PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Lagman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Greek
vs
Lagman

177 cm
20
186 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
169 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Takomo

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Greek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Lagman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lagman misses with a knee strike.
Greek is pressed up against the cage. Lagman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greek down to the mat. Greek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lagman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greek misses with a two punch combination.

Greek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Greek is pushing Lagman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lagman takes a shot to the head.
Greek working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lagman stalling.
Greek keeps control of Lagman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greek lands a right hand.
Greek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Greek.
Greek gets through Lagman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lagman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lagman backwards.
Lagman looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Greek.
Greek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Greek as the two fighters clinch.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
Greek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Greek.
Greek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Greek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greek scores with a shoulder strike.
Greek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greek lands with a right to the head.
Greek is pushing Lagman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Greek lands with a right to the head.
Greek lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greek.
Greek digs a right hand into Lagman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lagman's gas tank.
Greek lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
Lagman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Greek taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Greek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lagman backwards.
Greek lands a shot to the body.
Greek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Greek.
The referee calls for Greek to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Greek.
Greek controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Greek.
Greek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Greek gets underhooks to prevent Lagman's takedown attempt.
The Greek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lagman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Greek.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
Greek is working Lagman over against the cage.
Greek lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Greek.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
Greek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Greek.
Greek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lagman.
Lagman being controlled against the cage.
Greek lands with a right to the head.
Greek lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Greek.
Greek scores with a shot to the side of Lagman's head.
Greek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lagman up against the cage.
Lagman has Greek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Greek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lagmans head.
Greek lands with a left to the head.
Greek lands an uppercut.
Greek keeps control of Lagman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Greek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Greek lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Greek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lagman backwards.
Greek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Greek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lagman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Greek. Greek obviously looking to wear him down.

Greek has managed to clinch.
Lagman is working for takedown but Greek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Greek stalls.
Greek scores with a hook to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Greek.
Greek stops a takedown attempt from Lagman.
A short uppercut from Greek.
Lagman tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Greek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lagman.
Greek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greek lands a shoulder strike.
Greek lands a hook that snaps the head of Lagman backwards.
Greek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greek effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Greek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lagman tries for a takedown but Greek manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Greek.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Greek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lagman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greek.
Greek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lagman backwards.
Greek stops a takedown attempt from Lagman.
A body shot lands from Greek.
Greek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lagman takes a shot to the head.
Lagman letting Greek take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek cracks Lagman with a nice body shot.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
Greek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lagman backwards.
Greek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Greek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lagman tries for a takedown but Greek manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Greek on the inside.
Lagman tries to circle away but Greek has him pinned against the cage.
Greek pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Greek.
Lagman tries to break free but Greek pushes him back against the cage.
Greek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lagman wants a takedown.
Greek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greek lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Greek.
Greek pushes Lagman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greek stalling against the cage.
Greek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greek lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Greek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lagman trying to land knees to the body.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
Greek cracks Lagman with a nice body shot.
Greek lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Greek on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Greek.
Greek effectively controlling the action here.
Lagman takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Greek avoiding damage.
Greek keeps control of Lagman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greek lands a left hand.
Lagman can't get the takedown.
Greek scores with a shoulder strike.
Greek lands with a short shot to the head.
Greek effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greek.
Greek is leaning against Lagman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lagman.
Nice body punch from Greek.
Greek pushes Lagman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greek is pushing Lagman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Greek dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Greek misses with a hook. Lagman ducked under it nicely.
Lagman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lagman.
Lagman lands a jab to Greek's midsection.
Greek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lagman can do to turn this around?
Lagman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Greek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lagman, pushing him back against the cage.
Greek slows down the pace here.
Greek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Greek.
Greek scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Greek - that landed with a thud.
Greek lands an uppercut.
Greek lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greek lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Greek.
Greek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lagmans head.
Greek stalls.
Greek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lagman backwards.
A short right from Greek on the inside.
A hook to the body from Greek.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
Lagman letting Greek take a breather here.
Lagman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Greek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lagman.
Greek lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Greek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greek scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Greek.
Greek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greek taking a breather.

Lagman manages to pull guard.

Lagman looking for a guillotine here but Greek defends easily.
Lagman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Greek puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Greek prevents Lagman from improving his position.

Lagman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Greek pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Greek jumps into side control!
Greek controls the position.
Lagman tries to buck Greek off but Greek is having none of it.
Greek controlling the position from side mount.
Lagman throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Lagman can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lagman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Greek works his foot free and advances to mount.
Greek prevents Lagman from getting the reversal.
Lagman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Greek landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Greek clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Greek lands a glancing blow to the side of Lagman's head.
Nice sprawl there from Greek as Lagman shoots in.
Greek lands a slapping body shot.
Greek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Greek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lagman's sensitive parts.

Greek clinches with his opponent.
Greek is pushing Lagman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lagman takes a shot to the head.
Greek pushes Lagman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greek scores with a shot to the side of Lagman's head.
Greek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Greek as the two fighters clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Greek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Greek lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lagman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greek lands an uppercut.
Greek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Greek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Greek.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Greek.
Greek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greek scores with a shoulder strike.
Greek is leaning against Lagman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greek.
Lagman tries to score a body lock takedown but Greek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Greek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lagman.
Greek effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Greek.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lagman backwards.
Greek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lagman.
A nice left hand lands by Greek.
Greek is working Lagman over against the cage.
Greek lands with a short shot to the head.
Greek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greek lands a shoulder strike.
Greek is struggling to control the position.
Greek pushes Lagman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lagmans head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greek.
Greek lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Greek.
Greek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lagman backwards.
Lagman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Greek on the inside.
Greek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greek is working Lagman over against the cage.
Greek lands an uppercut.
Lagman wants to get back to striking at distance but Greek won't allow it.
Greek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Greek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greek lands a hook that snaps the head of Lagman backwards.
Greek scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Greek.
Greek lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Greek.
A right hand to the body from Greek.
Greek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lagman is trying to break the clinch but Greek has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Greek.
Greek stalling.
Lagman has Greek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Greek.
Lagman tries to pull guard but Greek holds him up against the cage and eventually Lagman drops back down to his feet.
Lagman tries to pull guard but Greek holds him up against the cage and eventually Lagman drops back down to his feet.
Greek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lagman tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Greek on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Greek.
A right hook to the body lands for Greek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Greek had his way with Ben Lagman in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Greek lands a glancing blow to the side of Lagman's head.
Lagman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greek.
Greek misses with a double jab.
Greek leaves Lagman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greek thows a body kick. Lagman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Greek scores with a nice strike.
Greek throws a body punch but Lagman moves out of range.
Greek scores with a nice body kick.
The Greek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Greek clinches.
Greek pushes Lagman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Greek.
Greek scores with a shoulder strike.
Greek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Greek stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greek presses Lagman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Greek lands with a short shot to the head.
Lagman takes a shot to the head.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
Greek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Greek.
Greek pushes Lagman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Greek.
Lagman takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Greek.
Lagman wants to break free but Greek has control.
A shot in the inside from Greek.
Greek has Lagman pushed against the cage.
Lagman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lagman is working for takedown but Greek is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Greek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lagman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Greek - that landed with a thud.
Greek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lagman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lagman backwards.
Greek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greek scores with a shot to the side of Lagman's head.
Greek cracks Lagman with a nice body shot.
Greek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Greek.
Greek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greek lands an uppercut.
Lagman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Greek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lagman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Greek effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greek.
Greek lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Greek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagman tries to break free but Greek pushes him back against the cage.
Greek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lagman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Greek lands a shoulder strike.
Greek works on Lagman's body with a couple of short punches.
Greek just leaning against Lagman, taking a breather.
Lagman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Greek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Greek digs a right hand underneath Lagman's ribcage. Lagman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Greek.
A short left from Greek.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Greek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greek stops a takedown attempt from Lagman.
Greek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greek lands with a right to the head.
Greek lands a shoulder strike.
Lagman is trying to break the clinch but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Greek.
Greek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ben Lagman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lagman wants to break free but Greek has control.
Lagman swings wildly with an uppercut but Greek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Greek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:42
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:42
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Greek!
The Greek retains his welterweight title!