PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Livity (ranked 2178 p4p, 337 weight class) and Terry Tatum (ranked 1511 p4p, 232 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Terry Tatum enters the cage!

Livity
vs
Tatum

188 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Livity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Tatum.
No joy there for Livity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Livity does no damage.
Tatum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Livity avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Livity jabs at Tatum's body.
Livity works Tatum's body with a nice hook.
Tatum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Livity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
Livity connects with a single shot there.
Livity moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Livity avoids the head kick by Tatum.
Tatum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Livity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****POLAR***** in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson Livity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Livity.
Livity comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Livity connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
Livity scores with a punch to the head.
Livity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Livity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Livity lands a head shot.
Tatum lands a leg kick that knocks Livity off balance momentarily.
Livity cracks a nice hook into Tatum's ribs.
Livity lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Livity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.
Tatum walks into a stiff left hand from Livity.
Tatum looks to land a right hand but Livity moved out of range.
Tatum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Livity wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatum throws a counter combo.
Livity is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tatum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Livity.
Livity is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Livity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Livity.
Livity connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Livity connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Livity throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
Livity throws a series of punches but Tatum avoids them all with ease.
Livity scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Livity misses with a straight right.
Livity with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throws a leg kick that misses.
Livity lands with an uppercut that bounces Tatum off the cage and back into range.
Tatum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Livity scores with a jab to the body.
Tatum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Livity there.
Tatum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Livity throws a series of punches but Tatum avoids them all with ease.
Tatum misses with the combination.
Livity connects with a body shot that sends Tatum's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum lunges at Livity with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Livity's hand.
Livity catches Tatum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Livity lands a jab to the nose.
Livity scores with a jab. Tatum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Livity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tatum's hands.
Livity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tatum.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tatum staying out of range there.
Tatum throws a counter combo.
Livity connects with a looping right hand.
Tatum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Livity.
Livity scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livity lands with a good body shot.
Livity throws a series of strikes that have Tatum backpedaling.
Tatum tries to land a front kick but Livity steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Livity dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Tatum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tatum throws a leg kick but Livity sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Livity.
Tatum misses with a hook. Livity ducked under it nicely.
As Tatum tries to get set, Livity tries to push him back and clinch up but Tatum manages to avoid the attempt.
Tatum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Livity finds it's way round the side to connect with Tatum's head.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Livity moves away from the strike by Tatum.
Livity seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Livity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tatum is looking for the big counter here.
Livity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Livity. Tatum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livity lands a jab to the head.
Tatum moves forwards but Livity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Livity scores with the left hand. Tatum knows he should have avoided that one.
Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Livity counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Livity digs a good hook to Tatum's body.
Tatum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tatum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Livity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tatum's hands.
Livity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Livity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tatum's head backwards.
Tatum scores with a three punch combo!
Tatum is looking to land body kicks.
Livity digs a good body shot into Tatum's ribs.
Livity scores with a decent looking hook.
Tatum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Livity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tatum scrambles back to his feet.
Livity uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Livity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatum can do to turn this around?
Livity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Livity avoids the body shot from Tatum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livity listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tatum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Livity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Livity lands an overhand right.
Livity cracks a nice hook into Tatum's ribs.
Terry Tatum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Livity lands with a nice body punch.
Livity keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Livity dips to his left and cracks Tatum with an uppercut!
Livity with a nice cross.
Livity throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tatum on the side of the head.
Livity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Livity misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A cross from Livity lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Livity scores with a jab.
Livity lunges at Tatum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tatum's hand.
Livity lands with a nice body punch.
Livity lands a jab to Tatum's midsection.
Livity misses with a straight right.
Tatum is looking for the big counter here.
Livity scores with a punch to the head.
Livity blocks a head kick by Tatum.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Livity.
Jackson Livity is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Livity finds it's way through Tatum's defenses.
Livity displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Livity looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
Livity misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livity dodges the punch combination from Tatum.
Livity throws out a powerful jab.
Livity walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Livity checks a low kick from Tatum.
Livity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Livity looks to land a combination. Tatum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tatum slips under a jab.
Tatum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Livity lands with a hook. Tatum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatum has time to react.
Livity works Tatum's body with a nice hook.
Livity connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Livity dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terry Tatum's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Tatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Livity lands with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Livity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Livity throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Tatum needs to keep his hands up - Livity had a free shot at his head there.
Livity bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tatum's head.
Livity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Livity lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum throws a series of strikes that have Livity backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Livity fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Livity misses with a body shot.
As Livity backs off Tatum throws a huge counter combo but Livity manages to avoid it all.
Tatum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Livity wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Livity misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Tatum. Those never looked like landing.
Livity thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Tatum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Livity.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tatum might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Livity has got the better of the exchanges.
Livity misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Livity. That snapped Tatum's head back.
Livity bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tatum's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Livity scores with a four punch combination!
Livity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatum circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Jackson Livity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Livity misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
Livity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Livity lands a nice hook to Tatum's body. Tatum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tatum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Livity just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum slips a jab from Livity.
Livity lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatum looks to score with a jab to the body but Livity is just out of range.
Livity doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Livity connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Livity.
Livity scores with a hook to the body. Tatum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Livity's corner calls for a 1-2. Livity obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Livity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Livity throws a body shot but no joy.
Livity thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Tatum throws a right and a left that Livity avoids nicely.
Livity appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Livity lands with a good body shot.
Tatum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Livity counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Livity avoids them all with ease.
Livity is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tatum.
Livity misses with an uppercut.
Livity connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Livity scores with a hook to the body. Tatum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tatum throws a nice looking combination but Livity bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Livity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Livity thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Terry Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Livity finds it's target.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Livity moves away.
Livity lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Livity looks to land a combination. Tatum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Livity smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Livity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Livity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Livity has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Livity!
Jackson Livity thanked the fans post fight for their support.