PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Gary (ranked 25115 p4p, 24001 weight class) and PotterStone Livingstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Gary
vs
Livingstone

225 cm
25
170
0 - 4 - 0

170 cm
18
170
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ian Gary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, PotterStone Livingstone!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gary has closed the distance and engaged Livingstone in a clinch.

Gary is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Livingstone can't fight it off and eventually Gary manages to take the fight to the floor. Livingstone looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Livingstone working for submissions but it's allowed Gary to get to half guard.
Gary wants to lay and pray for a moment but Livingstone keeps working.
Gary thows a huge punch but Livingstone dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingstone wants to get back to full guard.
Gary missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Livingstone moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gary is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gary trying to control the position from guard on top but Livingstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Livingstone is striking off his back. Gary thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gary not doing much here.
Livingstone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Livingstone is looking to control Gary's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Livingstone avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gary sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gary works his way into side control.
Gary scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gary tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gary trying to control the position but Livingstone is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone prevents Gary from improving position.
Livingstone is trying to get back to half guard.
Gary really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Livingstone is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gary is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Livingstone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gary tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Livingstone wants to hold on but Gary pushes him away.
Gary tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Gary working for a guillotine from mount but Livingstone is in no mood to give up.
Gary looking to control but Livingstone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Gary goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Livingstone turns into him and now he's in Gary's guard.
Gary is breathing heavily.
Gary wants to stand and escape but Livingstone is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Livingstone clinches up with Gary and pushes him back against the cage.
Livingstone is trying to pull guard but Gary has him pressed against the cage.
Gary stalling in the clinch.
Livingstone goes for a takedown attempt but Gary pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gary keeps the fight on the outside.

Gary shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Livingstone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Livingstone is looking to stand back up but Gary counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Livingstone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gary wants to work for an arm triangle but Livingstone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Livingstone moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gary scoring with punches to the head and body.
Livingstone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Livingstone keeping moving, preventing Gary from controlling successfully.
Livingstone wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gary is now in half guard.
Gary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Livingstone can do to turn this around?
Livingstone is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two 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.
Livingstone is breathing heavily.
Livingstone is trying is best to control the position here.
Gary is nestled in close to Livingstone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gary content to control rather than advance.
Gary trying to control from half guard but Livingstone is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gary decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

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

Livingstone scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Livingstone gets tackled into the cage by Gary. Gary maintains the clinch.

Gary pulls guard effortlessly.
Gary is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Livingstone is controlling him.

Livingstone stands and steps away. Gary gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone shoots in and drives through. Gary sprawls well.
Ian Gary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PotterStone Livingstone.
Nice body kick from Gary.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Livingstone needs to keep his hands up - Gary had a free shot at his head there.

Livingstone tries to sprawl but Gary drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Livingstone makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Gary closes the distance and clinches.

Gary breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Gary.

Gary darts in and clinches Livingstone up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Gary dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gary decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Livingstone manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Livingstone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Gary drives through and clinches with Livingstone against the cage.

Gary pulls Livingstone into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gary is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Livingstone tries to stand but Gary is controlling from the bottom.

Gary is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gary is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Livingstone forces his way into half guard.
Livingstone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Livingstone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Livingstone passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gary tries to lock up and control but Livingstone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Livingstone working the ground and pound effectively.
Livingstone with shots to the head and body - Gary looks very uncomfortable down there.
Livingstone controlling from mount.
Gary reaches up to try and control the position but Livingstone seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gary rolls and tries to escape and now Livingstone has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gary is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Livingstone is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Gary just trying to survive but Livingstone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gary tries to roll but Livingstone sticks to his back.
Gary wants to get back to his feet.
Livingstone is riding his opponent, not letting Gary buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Livingstone is looking for the choke from the back position but Gary is controlling his hands well.
Gary tries to escape the position.
Livingstone gets his hands free as Gary looks to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gary tries to escape the position.
PotterStone Livingstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ian Gary is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Gary is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Livingstone gets his way!

And that's the end of the fight!
PotterStone Livingstone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gary has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Gary!