PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaryd Lund (ranked 24372 p4p, 4256 weight class) and Kilian Ksm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaryd Lund has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lund
vs
Ksm

175 cm
20
155
3 - 4 - 0

179 cm
25
150
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaryd Lund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kilian Ksm!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ksm instigates a clinch.
Lund trying to stall but Ksm improves his position.
Ksm is looking to break free of the clinch but Lund has double underhooks.
Ksm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ksm stalls.
Ksm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lund gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Ksm pulls Lund into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ksm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lund 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.
Ksm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Lund's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ksm is trying to control the position but Lund postures up.
Ksm is controlling Lund's posture.
Ksm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lund is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lund passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lund wants to control but Ksm is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Ksm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ksm tries to improve position but can't.

Lund goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ksm has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lund but great work by Ksm.

Lund throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ksm lands a jab to Lund's midsection.

Lund drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ksm can't do much from the bottom here.
Lund wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ksm keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lund throws a strike aimed at the side of Ksm's head but Ksm avoids it well.
Ksm is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Lund is trying to get an arm triangle but Ksm is defending well.

Lund has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No luck for Ksm with that takedown attempt.

Ksm closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ksm can't break the clinch.
Ksm working hard to break the clinch.
Ksm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ksm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lund is defending well for now.
Ksm stops a takedown attempt from Lund.
Lund tries to land a knee to the head but Ksm blocks with his arms.
Lund has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ksm after a bit of a struggle.
Lund misses with a punch on the inside.
Lund looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lund fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaryd Lund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ksm - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kilian Ksm will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ksm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lund but Lund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lund throws a big counter combination but Ksm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Lund shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ksm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Ksm uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ksm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lund tries to avoid it but Ksm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lund to the ground. Lund escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lund defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ksm.
Jaryd Lund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilian Ksm.
Ksm fails to land the takedown.
Jaryd Lund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ksm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ksm wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Lund. No joy for Ksm on that attempt.
Kilian Ksm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ksm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ksm. No joy for Lund on that attempt.
Ksm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lund defends well and Ksm ends up having to push Lund into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Ksm looks to move away, Lund throws a big counter combo but Ksm just gets out of the way.
Ksm is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ksm or perhaps it was just good defense by Lund, which made it look bad.
Ksm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lund circles away.
Lund closes the distance and clinches up with Ksm, looking for a takedown. Lund pushes Ksm against the cage but Ksm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Lund shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Ksm manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ksm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lund wants to get back to striking at distance but Ksm won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lund tries to pull guard but Ksm holds him up against the cage and eventually Lund drops back down to his feet.
Ksm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ksm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lund gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lund looking to stall.
A short left from Lund.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ksm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lund fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lund shoots in for a takedown but Ksm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ksm tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lund misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ksm has Lund up against the cage in a clinch.
Lund fails to pull guard.
Lund has Ksm pressed against the cage, preventing Ksm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lund is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ksm to keep the fight standing.
Ksm jumps guard but Lund stands there with Ksm around his waist. Ksm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Lund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ksm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ksm shoots in but no luck this time.
Lund wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Lund scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ksm wants to control but Lund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ksm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lund.
Ksm is refusing to be controlled, as Lund sits in half guard.
Lund sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ksm trying to control but Lund postures up.
Lund moves into full mount! Ksm won't be happy about that!
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 Jaryd Lund will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lund darts in looking for a takedown but Ksm gets double underhooks and turns Lund into the cage.
The referee calls for Ksm to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Ksm.
Ksm scores with a hook to the body.
Ksm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lund fails to pull guard.
Lund has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ksm is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaryd Lund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ksm will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lund up against the cage.
Lund wants to get back to striking at distance but Ksm won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ksm pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lund dives in and grabs Ksm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ksm pushes down on Lund's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ksm! But no joy.
Lund defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ksm.
Ksm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ksm circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ksm instigates a clinch.
Ksm wants a takedown but no success here.
Ksm wants to break free but Lund has control.

Lund lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ksm tries to get to full guard but Lund has control of the leg.
Ksm manages to get to full guard.
Ksm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lund would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lund stays in close to Ksm's body and controls the position.
Ksm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ksm keeping moving, preventing Lund from controlling successfully.
Jaryd Lund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ksm working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lund will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ksm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lund seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ksm swivels and escapes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kilian Ksm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lund tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ksm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lund struggles to land a body shot inside as Ksm controls his hands.
Ksm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lund fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ksm fails with a takedown attempt.
Ksm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lund's waist but Lund gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ksm off to one side.
Lund misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lund just misses with a punch to the body.
Lund throws a right hand that Ksm ducks under and follows up with a left that Ksm also avoids with ease.
Ksm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lund tries to avoid it but Ksm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lund to the ground. Lund escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kilian Ksm.
I think Ksm 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jaryd Lund!
Our winner, Jaryd Lund, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.