PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Killings (ranked 24377 p4p, 5659 weight class) and Jim Lahey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Killings
vs
Lahey

171 cm
25
155
1 - 3 - 0

167 cm
22
145
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Killings !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Lahey!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey shoots in for a takedown but Killings shows good takedown defense.
Lahey misses with a takedown

and Killings counters by moving into the clinch.

Killings jumps into guard, dragging Lahey to the mat.
Killings seems keen to control Lahey's posture.
Killings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lahey's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killings throws a big elbow that misses.
Killings stays in close to Lahey's body and controls the position.
Killings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey is trying to keep Killings in close.
Killings controls from within his opponent's guard.
Killings seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lahey for as long as he can get away with.
Killings postures up.
Lahey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lahey is trying to hold Killings in close to prevent damage but Killings has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killings controlling the action here.
Lahey manages to get to full guard.
Killings not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Killings looking to pass the guard.
Killings slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lahey as Killings shoots in.
Lahey misses with a two punch combination.

Killings rushes Lahey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lahey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Killings .
Killings tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Killings . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killings avoiding damage as Lahey throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killings manages to pull guard.
Killings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Killings is on top in guard.

Killings stays in close to Lahey's body and controls the position.
Lahey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killings . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lahey looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Killings stands and steps away. Lahey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Killings shoots in for a double leg but Lahey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lahey stuffs the takedown attempt from Killings . Killings gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Killings dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lahey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Killings rushes Lahey and presses him up against the cage.
Killings holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Killings wants to get back to striking at distance but Lahey won't allow it.
Lahey has Killings pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killings manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Lahey.
A head punch on the inside from Lahey fails to land.

Killings jumps guard and drags Lahey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Killings holds on and takes a little breather.
Killings looking for a sweep. Not yet Killings , not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lahey lands a couple of elbows.
Killings keeping moving, preventing Lahey from controlling successfully.
Killings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lahey can do to turn this around?
Lahey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Killings is looking for a triangle but Lahey pushes his legs off easily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Killings scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Killings takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lahey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lahey keeps control of Killings as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lahey keeps control of Killings as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lahey is working for takedown but Killings is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lahey trying to control the position but instead, Killings has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lahey into the cage.
Lahey is trying to drag Killings to the mat but Killings just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jason Killings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lahey.
Killings missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Killings as the two fighters clinch.
Lahey can't find room to land a body shot as Killings controls the action.
Lahey jumps guard but Killings stands there with Lahey around his waist. Lahey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killings looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lahey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killings looking for a takedown.
Lahey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Killings wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lahey jumps guard but Killings turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lahey is breathing heavily.

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.
Lahey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killings avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Killings drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lahey pulls his leg out and moves away.

Killings darts in and clinches Lahey up against the cage.
Lahey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Killings 's efforts to push away.
Killings blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Killings ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Killings no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Killings has his foot on Lahey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lahey works his way back into a safe position though.
Jason Killings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lahey looking to pass the guard.
Lahey stopping the sweep attempt from Killings .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Killings dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Lahey as Killings shoots in.
Lahey is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Killings looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Killings shoots in and drives through. Lahey sprawls well.
Lahey darts in looking for a takedown but Killings gets double underhooks and turns Lahey into the cage.
Killings fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Killings . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey darts in looking for a takedown but Killings gets double underhooks and turns Lahey into the cage.
Lahey throws a sloppy head kick

and Killings counters by moving into the clinch.
Killings wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Lahey to work.
Lahey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killings prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey stalling in the clinch but Killings improves position.
Lahey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Killings 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Lahey manages to break the clinch.
Lahey tries to clinch there but Killings circles away.
Lahey tries for a takedown but Killings circles away easily

and Killings counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killings .
Killings wants to take the fight to the mat but Lahey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Killings stalling in the clinch.

Killings jumps into guard, dragging Lahey to the mat.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Killings manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Killings tries to circle away but Lahey has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killings - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Killings is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lahey tries to pull guard but Killings won't allow it.
Lahey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killings will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lahey up against the cage.

Killings gets control of Lahey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Killings will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lahey won't allow Killings to sweep him here.
Lahey wants to control from the top but Killings keeps moving.
Lahey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Killings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lahey is aware though and is defending well.
Killings pulls Lahey in to control the position.
Lahey trying to control the position from guard on top but Killings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killings trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Killings pushes Lahey off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lahey fails to land the takedown.
Killings fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lahey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Killings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Killings darts in and clinches Lahey up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Killings gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Killings is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Killings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killings 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Killings !