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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Court Debbs (ranked 4608 p4p, 0 weight class) and Presley Livingston (ranked 6335 p4p, 0 weight class). Presley Livingston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Court Debbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Presley Livingston!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livingston clinches.
Livingston is trying to maintain a safe position but Debbs gets an underhook and turns Livingston into the cage.
Debbs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Livingston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Livingston darts in and clinches Debbs up against the cage.
Debbs goes for a takedown attempt but Livingston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Livingston.
Livingston has closed the distance and engaged Debbs in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debbs keeps control of Livingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Livingston jumps guard and drags Debbs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Debbs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Debbs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Livingston is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Debbs presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livingston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Livingston manages to pull guard.
Livingston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Debbs is one step ahead there.
Livingston tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Debbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Livingston keeping moving, preventing Debbs from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Livingston holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Debbs wants to control from the top but Livingston keeps moving.
Debbs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Debbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Debbs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Livingston looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Livingston looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Livingston!
Livingston trying to control the action but Debbs is working from the bottom.
Livingston throwing strikes but Debbs manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Livingston is looking for a kimura but Debbs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Livingston to get the leverage.
Debbs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Livingston pulls his head out easily.
Livingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Debbs keeps working.
Livingston wants to pass the guard but Debbs is defending well.
Debbs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Livingston on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Debbs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Debbs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livingston pushes down on Debbs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Debbs is refusing to be controlled, as Livingston sits in half guard.
Debbs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Debbs working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Livingston has passed into half guard!
Debbs is refusing to be controlled, as Livingston sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Presley Livingston dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Livingston tries for a takedown but Debbs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Livingston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Livingston fails with the takedown.
Livingston instigates a clinch.
Livingston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Debbs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Court Debbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Presley Livingston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Debbs defends well and Livingston ends up having to push Debbs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Livingston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Debbs but Debbs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Livingston has a takedown stuffed.
Livingston is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Debbs tries to clinch but Livingston moves out of range.
Livingston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Debbs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Livingston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Livingston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Livingston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Livingston gets underhooks to prevent Debbs's takedown attempt.
Debbs misses with the head strike.
Debbs wants a takedown but no success here.
Livingston is pressed up against the cage. Debbs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Livingston down to the mat. Livingston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Livingston has closed the distance and engaged Debbs in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livingston has Debbs pressed against the cage.
Livingston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Livingston lands a body shot.
Debbs gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Livingston regains guard.
Livingston has his foot on Debbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Debbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Livingston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Debbs defends it easily.
Debbs has gone for a leg lock! Livingston slips out almost immediately though and dives into Debbs's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debbs looking to control but Livingston passes into half guard.
Debbs wants to get back to full guard but Livingston has passed into side control.
An elbow from Livingston crashes against the mat.
Debbs trying his best to control but Livingston has mounted him.
Livingston tries to control but Debbs wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debbs tries to hold on but Livingston postures up.
Livingston goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Debbs is on top in guard.
Debbs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Debbs wants to control from the top but Livingston keeps moving.
Debbs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Livingston dives on top into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Livingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Presley Livingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Livingston gets caught napping as Debbs dives in and scores a takedown. Livingston manages to retain guard.
Debbs won't allow Livingston to sweep him here.
Debbs trying to control but Livingston is working from the bottom.
Debbs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Debbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston is striking but Debbs is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Debbs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Livingston keeps working.
Livingston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Debbs pulls his head out easily.
Debbs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Livingston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Livingston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Debbs passes into half guard.
Livingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Livingston is pressing down on Debbs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Debbs stands up and waves to Livingston to follow him.
Livingston clinches.
Debbs stalling in the clinch but Livingston improves position.
Livingston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingston trying to land knees to the body.
Livingston will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Debbs up against the cage.
Debbs wants to stall.
Livingston pulls guard successfully.
Debbs stands up over Livingston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Debbs throwing strikes from guard but Livingston blocks nicely.
Livingston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Debbs's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debbs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Livingston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Debbs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Debbs tries to get out of the position.
Debbs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Livingston is aware though and is defending well.
Debbs looking for a guillotine here but Livingston defends easily.
Debbs is looking for a triangle but Livingston pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Presley Livingston.
Well Livingston has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Presley Livingston!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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