PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Livingstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Game is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Livingstone
vs
Game

181 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Livingstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Game!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livingstone tries to clinch there but Game circles away.
Livingstone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Livingstone misses with a series of wild punches.
Livingstone misses with the combination.
Livingstone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Livingstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Livingstone misses with a straight left.
Livingstone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Game.
Livingstone throws a head kick but Game moves out of range.
Livingstone throws a sloppy head kick and Game moves out of range easily.
Livingstone misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Livingstone tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Game checks a leg kick.
Livingstone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Game moves out of range of the body kick from Livingstone.
Livingstone looks to land a combination but Game avoids it well.

Game tries to keep at a distance but Livingstone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Game is looking to control Livingstone's arms but Livingstone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Game has his back to the cage.
Livingstone struggles to land a body shot inside as Game controls his hands.

Livingstone breaks from the clinch.
Livingstone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Livingstone throws a series of punches but Game moves out of range.
Game showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Livingstone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone throws a nice looking combination but Game bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Livingstone scores with a hook to the body. Game takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Game uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Livingstone.
Game keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Livingstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Livingstone is breathing heavily.
Livingstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Livingstone misses with a body kick.
Livingstone misses with a double jab.
Game shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Livingstone as he jumps to the side.
Livingstone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Livingstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone misses with a series of wild punches.
Livingstone keeps the fight on the outside.
Livingstone misses with a body shot.
Game looks to score with a jab to the body but Livingstone is just out of range.
Livingstone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Livingstone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Game slips under a jab.
Game shoots in for a double leg but Livingstone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Josh Livingstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Livingstone tries to clinch there but Game circles away.
Game shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Livingstone pinned against the cage. Livingstone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Josh Livingstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Game.
Livingstone fails to land with a series of punches.

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.
Game is looking to clinch.
Livingstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Livingstone loads up on a big right hand but Game slips the punch.
Game circles away from the clinch attempt.
Livingstone throws and low kick but Game moves out of range easily.
Livingstone throws a push kick but Game slaps the foot to one side.
Livingstone throws the kick towards the body but Game avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Game slips a jab and a cross from Livingstone.
Game tries to clinch up but Livingstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Game ducks under a wild hook from Livingstone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Livingstone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Livingstone swinging wilding here.
Josh Livingstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Livingstone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Game drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Livingstone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Game is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Livingstone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Livingstone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Game just stands there and leans against the cage.
Livingstone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Livingstone tries to pull guard but Game won't allow it.

Livingstone breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Livingstone.
Livingstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Livingstone fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Livingstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Livingstone closes the distance but Game moves to the side
and Game counters with a right hand to the body.
Livingstone swings for the body but Game moves out of range.
Livingstone misses with a double jab.
Livingstone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Game counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Livingstone!
Game moves to the back position.

Game is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Livingstone is defending well though. Game let's go of the attempt for now.
Livingstone trying to get back to his feet but Game is in full control for now.
Game not allowing Livingstone to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Game sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Livingstone taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Game!