PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Brit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ballard Magnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brit comes to the cage accompanied by Same in the End. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Brit
vs
Magnar

181 cm
28
159 lbs
14 - 8 - 2

174 cm
30
158 lbs
16 - 13 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Brit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ballard Magnar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brit looks for the body kick but Magnar saw that one coming.
Magnar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magnar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Magnar finds it's target.

Brit is rocked!
Magnar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brit misses with a low kick.
Brit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Magnar throws a shot from downtown. Brit moves away and avoids it.
Magnar scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magnar sends Brit crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Magnar is motioning to the referee to let Brit up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Brit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brit defending well as Magnar loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Magnar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brit doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brit. That one must have hurt.

Brit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Magnar on his heels. He'll look to pass Magnar's guard now, I'm sure.
Brit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brit seems to have got his legs back now.
Brit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brit postures up in Magnar's guard and throws a big left but Magnar blocks it.
Magnar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brit postures up in Magnar's guard and throws a big left but Magnar blocks it.
Brit looking to sit in guard and control but Magnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ballard Magnar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Brit ducks under a wild hook from Magnar.
A cross from Brit lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good leg kick by Magnar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brit.
A head kick misses from Brit.
Brit wants to slow Magnar down by chopping away at his legs.
Brit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magnar circles away.
A head kick misses from Brit.
Brit ducks under a wild hook from Magnar.
Magnar throws the left hand but Brit avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brit misses with a low kick as Magnar jumps back.
Brit scores with a nice right hand.

Magnar rushes Brit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magnar's efforts to push away.
Magnar tries to stall but Brit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magnar tries to throw a body punch but Brit avoids it by throwing Magnar back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Magnar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Brit.
Brit working aggressively here.
Brit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnar pushes Brit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ballard Magnar dominated that round.
That's time! Brit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Magnar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brit.
Magnar lands a lovely overhand right.
Brit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brit. That's going to slow Magnar down.
Brit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnar drops his hands momentarily and Brit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brit.
Nice defenses there by Brit.
Magnar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magnar looks to throw the jab but Brit is out of range.
Magnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
It looks like Brit has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Magnar throws a jab when Brit was well out of range.
Brit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magnar throws out the jab.
Magnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magnar throws a body punch but Brit moves out of range.
Ballard Magnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brit scores with a nice strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magnar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brit misses with a straight right.
Brit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brit dodges the punch combination from Magnar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Brit tenderised Magnar's leg. Magnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magnar misses with a straight right.
Magnar throws out a leg kick but Brit moves out of range and Magnar only half commits.
Brit thumps Magnar with a low kick.
Magnar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brit misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnar punishes Brit's body with a nice straight punch.
Magnar lands an overhand right.
Magnar takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brit connects with an inside leg kick.
Brit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnar misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Brit 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!

Brit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magnar's calf.
Magnar lands a jab.
Magnar checks a leg kick.
Brit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magnar.
A lazy left from Magnar finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magnar cracks Brit with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brit looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Magnar finish him?
Brit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Magnar cracks Brit with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Magnar has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brit to stand back up!
Magnar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magnar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brit.
Brit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Magnar's head.
Ballard Magnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnar throws a leg kick
and Brit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Magnar blocks the low kick.
Brit lands a leg kick that knocks Magnar off balance momentarily.
Brit scores with a punch to the head.
Magnar blocks a low kick nicely.
Brit darts in looking for a takedown but Magnar gets double underhooks and turns Brit into the cage.
Brit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magnar pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Brit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brit is looking to chop away at Magnar's legs.
Magnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brit throws a front kick that sends Magnar stumbling back into the cage.
Brit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magnar misses with a right hand
and Brit counters with a low kick, right behind Magnar 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brit moves out of range as Magnar strikes.
Brit pushes Magnar away with a front kick.
Brit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magnar misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Brit misses.
Brit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brit chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Magnar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ballard Magnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magnar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ballard Magnar!
An out of breath Ballard Magnar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.