PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Alaska (ranked 5707 p4p, 4063 weight class) and Jim Lahey (ranked 518 p4p, 434 weight class). The key to victory for Richie Alaska has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Alaska
vs
Lahey

177 cm
19
160
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
165
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Alaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Lahey !
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lahey looking to score a takedown here. Alaska is defending well but Lahey drives through and ends up in Alaska's guard.

Alaska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lahey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lahey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alaska being controlled here, momentarily.
Lahey scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lahey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lahey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alaska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lahey is looking to work some ground and pound but Alaska has wrist control.
Lahey sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska looking for a sweep. Not yet Alaska, not yet.
Lahey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Alaska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lahey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lahey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Alaska is looking for a triangle but Lahey pushes his legs off easily.
Lahey controlling from the top position.

Alaska looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lahey passes into side control.

Lahey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Alaska is not content to let Lahey control the position.
Alaska can't do much from the bottom here.
Alaska is looking to regain half guard here but Lahey keeps moving and retains side control.
Lahey controls the position from side control.
Alaska takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaska avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lahey .
Alaska is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lahey staying calm.
Lahey throws an elbow but Alaska slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lahey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alaska sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lahey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alaska parries the strikes from Lahey easily there. Lahey is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alaska to escape.
Lahey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alaska sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

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.
Lahey working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Alaska is trying to control Lahey 's posture but Lahey avoids it.
Alaska defending against the ground and pound.
Lahey throws an elbow but Alaska slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lahey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lahey gets to mount! Alaska was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lahey content just to control the position here.
Alaska is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lahey looking to ground and pound but Alaska is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lahey content just to control the position here.
Alaska tries to hold on but Lahey postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lahey dominated 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.

Lahey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alaska swivels and escapes.
Lahey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy left from Alaska finds it's target.
Alaska cracks Lahey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Lahey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alaska is trying to defend but Lahey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lahey wants to take a breather but Alaska is having none of it.
Alaska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Alaska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lahey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lahey prevents Alaska from improving his position.
Lahey trying to pass the guard but Alaska defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lahey in particular looking to stall.
Alaska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alaska.
Alaska controls Lahey momentarily but Lahey frees himself.

Alaska is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alaska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lahey .
Alaska being controlled here, momentarily.
Alaska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lahey is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lahey stays in close to Alaska's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Alaska is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lahey stopping the sweep attempt from Alaska.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lahey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lahey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jim Lahey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lahey sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lahey .
Lahey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alaska circles away.
Richie Alaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lahey .
Alaska with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Lahey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lahey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lahey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alaska is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Alaska manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lahey is staying active underneath Alaska, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lahey is controlling Alaska's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alaska prevents Lahey from improving his position.
Lahey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alaska is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lahey tries to roll over but Alaska keeps him under control.
Alaska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lahey keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Richie Alaska will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Alaska scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lahey or perhaps it was just good defense by Alaska, which made it look bad.
Alaska throws a body punch but Lahey moves out of range.
A left lands for Alaska.

Lahey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alaska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alaska.

Alaska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alaska is trying to keep Lahey in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alaska works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lahey throwing strikes from guard but Alaska blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lahey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Alaska is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lahey defends well.
Alaska being controlled here, momentarily.
Alaska keeping full guard, as Lahey tries to pass.
Lahey wants to control from the top but Alaska keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alaska is trying to keep Lahey in close.

Alaska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lahey postures up in Alaska's guard and throws a big left but Alaska blocks it.

Alaska has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lahey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lahey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey throws a big right hand that misses.
Lahey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Lahey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alaska's guard.
Alaska working a defensive guard here.
Alaska being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahey trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Alaska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alaska being controlled here, momentarily.
Lahey postures up.
Lahey stands and throws Alaska's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lahey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Alaska stops Lahey from passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Lahey .
I think Lahey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Lahey !
Jim Lahey thanked the fans post fight for their support.