PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Kleinschmidt (ranked 1337 p4p, 204 weight class) and Jackson Livity (ranked 1305 p4p, 202 weight class). Kleinschmidt comes into the arena with DMX- It's hot and hell is dark blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kleinschmidt
vs
Livity

181 cm
27
180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

424 Co.

Urban Fighter
Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Livity!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleinschmidt misses the jab.
Kleinschmidt moves out of range of the strikes.
Livity throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Kleinschmidt moves into the clinch.
Kleinschmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Livity smiles and moves away.
Livity lands with a shot to the body.
Livity clobbers Kleinschmidt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Livity ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Livity misses with a combination
and Kleinschmidt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleinschmidt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Livity scores with a jab. Kleinschmidt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kleinschmidt throws a lazy right hand but Livity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Livity moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Livity does it's job there.
Kleinschmidt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Livity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Livity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Kleinschmidt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch but Livity moves out of range.
Jackson Livity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Livity throws a lazy uppercut

and Kleinschmidt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Livity won't allow it.
Kleinschmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Livity smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Kleinschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleinschmidt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson Livity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Livity to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Livity will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Livity throws a nice looking combination but Kleinschmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Livity stuns Kleinschmidt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kleinschmidt slips under a jab from Livity.
Kleinschmidt on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Kleinschmidt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Livity, pushing him back against the cage.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but Livity stands there with Kleinschmidt around his waist. Kleinschmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Livity walks away with a smile on his face. Kleinschmidt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Livity connects with a body shot that sends Kleinschmidt's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt moves in looking to clinch but Livity pushes him off.
Jab from Livity.
Livity lands a glancing blow to the side of Kleinschmidt's head.
Kleinschmidt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Livity digs a good body shot into Kleinschmidt's ribs.
Livity lands with a nice body punch.
Kleinschmidt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch up but Livity circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Livity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Livity scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Livity scores with a body shot.
Livity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kleinschmidt at a distance.
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!
Livity throws out a powerful jab.
Kleinschmidt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livity throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kleinschmidt. Livity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kleinschmidt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Livity counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Livity throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kleinschmidt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Livity.
Livity has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Livity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Livity misses.
Livity is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kleinschmidt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Livity lands a nice hook to Kleinschmidt's body. Kleinschmidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kleinschmidt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kleinschmidt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left lands for Livity.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livity thuds his right hand into Kleinschmidt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Livity dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jab from Livity.
Livity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Livity misses with a shot to the body
and Kleinschmidt counters with a nice uppercut.
Livity throws a series of punches but Kleinschmidt moves out of range.
Livity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Livity throws a body punch but Kleinschmidt moves out of range.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Livity takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Livity misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Livity. Kleinschmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kleinschmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Livity.
Livity misses with a hook to the body

and Kleinschmidt counters by moving into the clinch.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Livity won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Livity holds him up against the cage and eventually Kleinschmidt drops back down to his feet.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but Livity has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Kleinschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleinschmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Livity smiles and moves away.
Jackson Livity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kleinschmidt avoids the body shot from Livity.
Kleinschmidt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Livity has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Livity!
Kleinschmidt walks into a left hand.
Livity cracks Kleinschmidt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Livity lands a nice shot that snaps Kleinschmidt's head back.
Livity throws a right and a left that both miss.
Livity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livity scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Livity. Those never looked like landing.
Kleinschmidt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Livity.
Kleinschmidt slips under a jab.
Kleinschmidt throwing a counter right hand but Livity manages to avoid it.
Kleinschmidt moves away from the strike by Livity.
Livity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kleinschmidt walks into a straight right hand from Livity.
Livity lands with an overhand left.
Livity looks to land a combination. Kleinschmidt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Livity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Kleinschmidt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but Livity has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Livity holds him up against the cage and eventually Kleinschmidt drops back down to his feet.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but Livity turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Livity holds him up against the cage and eventually Kleinschmidt drops back down to his feet.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull guard.
Kleinschmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Livity struggles to land a body shot inside as Kleinschmidt controls his hands.
Livity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Livity walks away with a smile on his face. Kleinschmidt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livity scores with a jab.
Kleinschmidt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, jab by Livity - just one landing.
Livity stuns Kleinschmidt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Livity cracks Kleinschmidt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Livity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kleinschmidt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Livity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A left lands for Livity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Livity, as that shot connected.

Kleinschmidt is rocked!
Livity swats away the attempt to clinch by Kleinschmidt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Livity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kleinschmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Livity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kleinschmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Kleinschmidt tries to move into range but Livity moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Livity with a jab.
Livity lands a nice hook to Kleinschmidt's body. Kleinschmidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Livity swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kleinschmidt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Livity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livity is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Livity connects with a single shot there.
Livity lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Livity throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kleinschmidt counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Livity smiles and moves away.
Livity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kleinschmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Livity.
As Kleinschmidt backs off Livity throws a huge counter combo but Kleinschmidt manages to avoid it all.
Kleinschmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Livity misses with a wild combination.
Livity misses with a hook to the body

and Kleinschmidt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kleinschmidt.
Livity can't find room to land a body shot as Kleinschmidt controls the action.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but Livity turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Livity is trying to break free.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Livity walks away with a smile on his face. Kleinschmidt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Kleinschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Livity cracks Kleinschmidt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson Livity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livity lands a jab-cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Livity. Those never looked like landing.
Livity scores with a nice right hand.
Livity lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Livity.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Livity takes a swing at Kleinschmidt's ribcage but misses.
Kleinschmidt darts in trying to clinch
and Livity counters with a two punch combo.
Livity lands a jab.
Kleinschmidt cracks Livity with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livity feints a jab promting Kleinschmidt to slip. Livity then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kleinschmidt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kleinschmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Livity manages to avoid it.
Livity throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kleinschmidt.
Livity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Livity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kleinschmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Livity.
Kleinschmidt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Livity throws a jab when Kleinschmidt was well out of range.
Livity scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Livity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Livity takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Kleinschmidt takes the fight into the clinch.
Livity is trying to push Kleinschmidt away but Kleinschmidt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kleinschmidt pulls guard successfully.

Livity got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kleinschmidt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Livity has managed to get both his arms back between Kleinschmidt's legs - danger averted.
Livity trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kleinschmidt looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Livity is defending well. Kleinschmidt quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Livity has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kleinschmidt celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
Rudolf Kleinschmidt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 424 Co., into his post fight interview.