PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Livity (ranked 2613 p4p, 330 weight class) and Timur Umarov (ranked 882 p4p, 118 weight class). Livity comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown - It's a Man's world. The crowd seem to be enjoying Umarov's choice of entrance music: Timur Mucuraev - Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Livity
vs
Umarov

188 cm
21
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

178 cm
28
185 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Urban Fighter

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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 6 - 3 - 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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Umarov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livity slaps away a takedown attempt from Umarov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Livity tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umarov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Umarov rushes Livity and presses him up against the cage.
Umarov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Livity is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Livity.
Livity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livity taking a breather.
Livity stops a takedown attempt from Umarov.
Jackson Livity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Umarov has Livity pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Livity manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Livity dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Umarov goes for a takedown attempt but Livity pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good shot there by Livity.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Umarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Livity manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Livity is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Livity wants to stand and escape but Umarov is having none of it.
Livity trying to keep a closed guard but Umarov is proving a slippery customer.
Livity keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Livity looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umarov is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Livity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Umarov content to stall in guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Livity misses with a few strikes there.
Umarov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Livity's waist but Livity gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Umarov off to one side.
Umarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Livity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Umarov doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Livity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Livity throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Umarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Umarov.
Livity is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Livity, as that shot connected.
Umarov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Livity moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umarov is trying to drag Livity to the mat but Livity just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Livity lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Umarov.
Livity gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Umarov.
Livity trying to control the position but instead, Umarov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Livity into the cage.
Livity misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Umarov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Livity clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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 trying to get back to his feet but Umarov is in full control for now.
Umarov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Livity dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice straight punches there by Livity. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Livity.
Livity throws a one two combo.
Jab from Livity.
Umarov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Umarov.
It looked like Livity wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Umarov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Livity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livity looking to slow down the pace here.
Livity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Livity lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Livity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Livity misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Livity stops a takedown attempt from Umarov.

Umarov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Livity clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Livity looking very determined here, making life difficult for Umarov.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Umarov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Umarov misses with punches from the back.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Umarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Livity trying to control the hands but Umarov breaks the grip.
Umarov scores with punches from the back.

Umarov looking for the choke but no joy.

Livity manages to escape to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Livity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Livity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umarov.
Livity is looking to counter the offense by Umarov and move into the clinch.
Umarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Umarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson Livity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Livity scores with a jab to the jaw.
Livity catches Umarov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Livity counters with a nice uppercut.
Livity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umarov misses with a few strikes there.
Livity seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Umarov clinches up against the cage.
Livity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Livity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umarov can do to turn this around?
Livity stalling in the clinch but Umarov improves position.

Umarov lands a takedown into guard.
Livity is trying to keep Umarov in close.
Livity pulls Umarov in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livity wants to sweep here but Umarov controlling him for the moment.
Livity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Livity is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Livity controlling the action here.
Umarov is looking for a sweep. Livity is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Livity dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Umarov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Umarov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Livity lands a lovely overhand right.
Livity shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Umarov eats them both and turns towards Livity to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Umarov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Umarov showed some decent athleticism there.
Livity wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy.
Umarov thows a huge punch but Livity dodges it nicely.
Umarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Livity keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Livity trying to hold on to Umarov's head to control him but Umarov postures up.
Livity manages to get to full guard.
Livity looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umarov is one step ahead there.
Umarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Livity controlling Umarov's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Livity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Livity looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umarov is one step ahead there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Livity misses with the combination.
Livity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umarov moves forwards but Livity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson Livity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov closes the distance and clinches up with Livity, looking for a takedown. Umarov pushes Livity against the cage but Livity circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson Livity is winning the standup battle so far.
Livity lands with an uppercut that bounces Umarov off the cage and back into range.

Umarov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Livity moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Livity pulls Umarov in close to prevent any damage.
Umarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Umarov trying to control but Livity is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livity wants to sweep but no luck.
Livity seems keen to control Umarov's posture.
Umarov preventing the sweep.
Umarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Livity has wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Livity lands a nice looking body shot.
Timur Umarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umarov takes one to the side of the head.
Umarov with a poor takedown
and Livity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Livity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Livity, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Livity!
After winning the bout, Jackson Livity thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.