PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ascension Bjj Expert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ballard Magnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bjj Expert
vs
Magnar

170 cm
33
155 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

174 cm
29
158 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ascension Bjj Expert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ballard Magnar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjj Expert shoots in looking for a takedown. Magnar tries to sprawl out of it but Bjj Expert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjj Expert.

Magnar pushes Bjj Expert up against the cage in a clinch.
Magnar tries to break the clinch but Bjj Expert is controlling the position.
Magnar avoids a wild elbow strike from Bjj Expert.
Magnar lands a nice uppercut.

Magnar manages to break the clinch.
Magnar misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Bjj Expert misses its intended target.
Bjj Expert moves out of range of the strikes.
Magnar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magnar wants it to stay on the feet.
Magnar stuffs the takedown attempt from Bjj Expert. Bjj Expert gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ascension Bjj Expert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnar looks to land a left hand but Bjj Expert moved out of range nicely.
Magnar leaves Bjj Expert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bjj Expert looks for a takedown but Magnar sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert is looking to score with low kicks.
Bjj Expert shoots in for a takedown but Magnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magnar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bjj Expert is out of range and Magnar settles back down.
Bjj Expert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magnar.
Magnar throws a jab when Bjj Expert was well out of range.
Bjj Expert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bjj Expert missing with a left hand there. Magnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Magnar misses
and Bjj Expert counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magnar connects with the punch.
Magnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjj Expert.
A low kick from Bjj Expert is predictable there
and Magnar counters with a stiff right hand.
Magnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjj Expert is just out of range.
Bjj Expert closes the distance and clinches up with Magnar, looking for a takedown. Bjj Expert pushes Magnar against the cage but Magnar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ballard Magnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnar feints and then cracks Bjj Expert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bjj Expert down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bjj Expert shoots in for a takedown but Magnar shows good takedown defense.
Magnar connects with a body shot that sends Bjj Expert's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Magnar. Beautiful body shot.
Magnar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magnar looks to throw the jab but Bjj Expert is out of range.
Bjj Expert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magnar as he jumps to the side.
Magnar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjj Expert.
Magnar looks to land a combination. Bjj Expert sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Ascension Bjj Expert has been cut.
Magnar tests Bjj Expert's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Bjj Expert tries to keep at a distance but Magnar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bjj Expert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magnar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bjj Expert works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bjj Expert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bjj Expert postures up in Magnar's guard and throws a big left but Magnar blocks it.
Magnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bjj Expert trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjj Expert looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnar keeping moving, preventing Bjj Expert from controlling successfully.
Bjj Expert wants to pass the guard but Magnar is keeping the position.
Bjj Expert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magnar controls Bjj Expert momentarily but Bjj Expert frees himself.
Bjj Expert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bjj Expert landing with the ground and pound.
Bjj Expert trying to control but Magnar is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjj Expert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ballard Magnar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ascension Bjj Expert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Magnar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magnar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bjj Expert at a distance.
Bjj Expert has a takedown stuffed.
Magnar throws out a loose jab but Bjj Expert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnar throws out a loose jab but Bjj Expert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnar throws a series of punches but Bjj Expert avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Magnar.
Bjj Expert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magnar tries to avoid it but Bjj Expert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magnar to the ground. Magnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Magnar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjj Expert prevents a body shot from Magnar.
Still in the clinch, Magnar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magnar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magnar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjj Expert backwards.
Bjj Expert goes for a takedown attempt but Magnar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ascension Bjj Expert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjj Expert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bjj Expert walks into a straight right hand from Magnar.
Bjj Expert attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Bjj Expert shoots in and bounces Magnar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bjj Expert stands and throws Magnar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magnar is looking for a sweep.
Magnar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bjj Expert's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Bjj Expert in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Magnar tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bjj Expert!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ascension Bjj Expert!
Ascension Bjj Expert made sure to mention his sponsor, Tab out in his post fight interview.