PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between FrankFurt Livingstone (ranked 24316 p4p, 3122 weight class) and Magomed Magomedsharipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Livingstone
vs
Magomedsharipov

170 cm
30
170
5 - 33 - 0

180 cm
25
175
9 - 19 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, FrankFurt Livingstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Magomedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livingstone throws a combination that misses

and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Livingstone won't be happy with that.
Magomedsharipov taking a breather here.

Magomedsharipov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Magomedsharipov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedsharipov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magomedsharipov lands a nice forearm strike.
Magomedsharipov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Livingstone has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Magomedsharipov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magomedsharipov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Magomedsharipov advances to mount.
Magomedsharipov scoring with strikes but Livingstone is staying in there.
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!

Magomedsharipov has control of Livingstone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Livingstone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magomedsharipov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Magomedsharipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Magomedsharipov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedsharipov dominating with strikes here.
Magomedsharipov controlling the pace for now.

Magomedsharipov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Magomedsharipov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Livingstone manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Livingstone is keeping him busy.
Magomedsharipov advances nicely into full mount.

Magomedsharipov wants to finish this one by submission but Livingstone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedsharipov working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov controlling from the full mount.
Livingstone is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Magomedsharipov with a couple of short strikes.
Magomedsharipov looking to control and managing it successfully.

Magomedsharipov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedsharipov controlling the pace for now.

Magomedsharipov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
A nice elbow there by Magomedsharipov.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Magomedsharipov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Livingstone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magomedsharipov is landing with some decent strikes but Livingstone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Magomedsharipov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Magomedsharipov content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov lands a big elbow.
Magomedsharipov wants to control the pace but Livingstone is squirming around nicely.

Magomedsharipov looking to secure an arm triangle but Livingstone defends it well.

Magomedsharipov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Livingstone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Livingstone shrugs it off.

Magomedsharipov wants to finish this one by submission but Livingstone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magomedsharipov.

Magomedsharipov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedsharipov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Livingstone hang on?
Magomedsharipov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Magomedsharipov wants to finish this one by submission but Livingstone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov controlling his opponent.
Magomedsharipov wants to control the pace but Livingstone is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magomedsharipov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov controlling the position easily from mount.
Livingstone wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Magomedsharipov controlling the pace for now.
Livingstone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedsharipov on the ground.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedsharipov breaks from Livingstone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedsharipov landing strikes, looking to finish!

Magomedsharipov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Livingstone is surviving well by controlling Magomedsharipov's body position as best he can.
Magomedsharipov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Magomedsharipov is landing with some decent strikes but Livingstone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Magomedsharipov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Magomedsharipov is working for a guillotine from mount but Livingstone frees his head quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Magomedsharipov 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.

Livingstone tries to clinch up.

Magomedsharipov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Livingstone was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedsharipov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Livingstone being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedsharipov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Magomedsharipov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Livingstone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Magomedsharipov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedsharipov advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magomedsharipov looking to secure an arm triangle but Livingstone defends it well.
Magomedsharipov controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Livingstone's face.

Magomedsharipov looking to secure an arm triangle but Livingstone defends it well.
Livingstone is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Magomedsharipov controlling from mount.

Magomedsharipov looking for a guillotine from mount but Livingstone is having none of it.
Magomedsharipov content just to control the position here.
Magomedsharipov looking to control but Livingstone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedsharipov controlling his opponent.
Magomedsharipov lands a couple of good shots and Livingstone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Magomedsharipov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Livingstone has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Magomedsharipov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Can Livingstone hold on?! Magomedsharipov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Livingstone fending off the submission attempt from Magomedsharipov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magomedsharipov working for the choke.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.

Magomedsharipov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Livingstone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Magomedsharipov biding his time, controlling Livingstone.
Livingstone staying busy and making it hard for Magomedsharipov to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedsharipov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Livingstone doesn't escape.
Magomedsharipov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Livingstone.

Magomedsharipov is looking for the choke from the back position but Livingstone is controlling his hands well.

Livingstone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Magomedsharipov looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov tries to keep control of the position but Livingstone is staying busy.

Magomedsharipov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Livingstone staying busy and making it hard for Magomedsharipov to control.

Magomedsharipov looking for the RNC.
Livingstone prevents Magomedsharipov from getting a body triangle.

Livingstone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Magomedsharipov's arms.
Livingstone is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magomedsharipov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Livingstone is defending well though. Magomedsharipov let's go of the attempt for now.
Magomedsharipov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Livingstone.
Magomedsharipov is looking to control Livingstone but Livingstone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Livingstone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Livingstone prevents Magomedsharipov from getting a body triangle.
Magomedsharipov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Livingstone fending off the submission attempt from Magomedsharipov.
Livingstone is trying to get back to his feet but Magomedsharipov has full control of the position and if anything, Livingstone has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Magomedsharipov working for a choke but Livingstone is defending well.
Livingstone avoids the strikes from Magomedsharipov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Magomedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Livingstone wants to clinch.
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedsharipov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Livingstone misses with a double jab

and Magomedsharipov counters with a takedown into side control.
Magomedsharipov landing strikes.

Magomedsharipov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magomedsharipov is chipping away with strikes.
Livingstone wants to get back to his feet but Magomedsharipov drags him back down.

Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Livingstone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magomedsharipov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Livingstone keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Livingstone down.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the action but Livingstone is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Livingstone seems a little lost for a moment, as Magomedsharipov dominates the positioning.
Magomedsharipov cracks Livingstone with a big right hand but Livingstone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Magomedsharipov in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Magomedsharipov is trying to get an arm triangle but Livingstone is defending well.
Magomedsharipov lands a decent elbow from side control.

Magomedsharipov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Livingstone, who protects the arm well.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position but Livingstone is working away.
Magomedsharipov cracks Livingstone with a big right hand but Livingstone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
FrankFurt Livingstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov slows the pace down.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Livingstone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Livingstone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magomedsharipov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position but Livingstone is working away.
Livingstone tries to escape but Magomedsharipov is in control.
Magomedsharipov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Magomedsharipov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Livingstone, who protects the arm well.

Magomedsharipov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Livingstone wants to get back to his feet but Magomedsharipov drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone is not content to let Magomedsharipov control the position.
Magomedsharipov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Livingstone!

Magomedsharipov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Livingstone manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Magomedsharipov controlling the position.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position but Livingstone is working away.
Magomedsharipov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Livingstone down.
Magomedsharipov working the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov just content to control the position.
Magomedsharipov is working Livingstone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Livingstone is pushing Magomedsharipov's head away, looking to escape. Magomedsharipov manages to hold on to the position though.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Livingstone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov controlling the position from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position but Livingstone is working away.
Magomedsharipov advances to mount.
Magomedsharipov controlling from mount.
Magomedsharipov with the ground and pound from mount.
Magomedsharipov controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Livingstone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Magomedsharipov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedsharipov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Livingstone's face.
Magomed Magomedsharipov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedsharipov dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Magomedsharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedsharipov 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Magomedsharipov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

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