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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Smack. #CUT#It looks like Marcelo Livingston has been cut.
Smack throws a sloppy head kick and Livingston moves out of range easily.
Livingston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smack throws a head kick but Livingston moves out of range.
Livingston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smack pinned against the cage. Smack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Livingston misses with a looping left.
Livingston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Livingston.
Livingston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack throws a head kick that misses.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Smack gets a clinch.
Livingston goes for a takedown attempt but Smack pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smack lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Livingston is rocked!#T1#
Smack throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Livingston.
Smack stuffs the takedown.
Livingston shoots in but no luck this time.
Smack throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Livingston's head.
Livingston is still on wobbly legs! Can Smack finish him?
Smack displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smack is looking to slow Livingston down with leg kicks.
Livingston seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Smack shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Livingston is backing up but Smack catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Livingston covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Smack Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Smack!
Johnny Smack took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hype Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 65
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Khan lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Marcelo Livingston has been cut.
Khan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Khan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Livingston sprawling to the canvas! Livingston rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Khan finish him?!
#ROC#Livingston is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Livingston head around and knocks him out cold! Khan hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bingus Khan!
Bingus Khan took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Livingston misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking hook.
Livingston misses with a takedown
and Livingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Livingston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Livingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov leaves Livingston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Livingston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Livingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Livingston tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Kuznetsov counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Livingston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a two punch combo.
Marcelo Livingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Livingston is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuznetsov works over Livingston's head and body with a nice combination.
Livingston misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#Livingston is rocked!
Livingston closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a left and a right... And another left! Livingston is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Egor Kuznetsov!
A less than humble Egor Kuznetsov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
JF 56 - Viking vs the SNAKE
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Voscamp shoots in for a takedown but Livingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Livingston is looking to clinch but Voscamp is avoiding it.
Marcelo Livingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voscamp scores with the left hand. Livingston knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Livingston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Voscamp to the ground. Livingston is now in Voscamp's guard.
Voscamp controls Livingston momentarily but Livingston frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Livingston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Voscamp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Livingston is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston throws an elbow that misses. Voscamp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Livingston's guard. Nice move by Voscamp!#REVB#
Livingston keeping moving, preventing Voscamp from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Livingston isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Voscamp stacks Livingston on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Voscamp!
Voscamp working away.
Voscamp trying to control the position but Livingston is working away.
You can see the frustration on Livingston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Livingston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Livingston tries to get out of the position.
Livingston is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Voscamp is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Livingston can't escape the position.
Voscamp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Livingston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Voscamp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Livingston throwing strikes from guard but Voscamp blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Voscamp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Livingston defends well.
Livingston postures up in Voscamp's guard and throws a big left but Voscamp blocks it. #T3##SUB2#
Voscamp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Livingston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Livingston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Livingston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Livingston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Voscamp can't do much from the bottom here.
Livingston is looking to take a break and control but Voscamp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voscamp struggling a bit here.#T4#
Voscamp manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Livingston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Voscamp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Voscamp keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Livingston is trying to control. Voscamp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voscamp is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcelo Livingston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Livingston looking to score a takedown here. Voscamp is defending well but Livingston drives through and ends up in Voscamp's guard.
Livingston wants to get up but he can't break Voscamp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Livingston throws a big right hand that misses.
Voscamp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Livingston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Livingston with a nice head shot there.
Marcelo Livingston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voscamp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voscamp keeping moving, preventing Livingston from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voscamp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Livingston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Livingston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Livingston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Voscamp has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Livingston is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Voscamp.
Livingston working away.
Livingston passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Voscamp! #SUB#
Livingston has control of Voscamp's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Voscamp regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Voscamp sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Voscamp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Livingston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Voscamp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Livingston.
Voscamp wants to improve his position but Livingston is controlling well.
Voscamp is breathing heavily.
Livingston throwing shots but Voscamp is blocking nicely.
Voscamp wants to control but Livingston is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Livingston prevents Voscamp from improving his position.
Livingston is controlling the pace.
Livingston is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Voscamp reverses the position - he's now on top in Livingston's guard. #SUB#
Livingston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voscamp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Voscamp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Livingston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4##SUB#
Livingston has his foot on Voscamp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Voscamp works his way back into a safe position though.
Livingston pulls Voscamp in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Livingston looking for subs off his back but Voscamp has passed one foot through into half guard.
Livingston wants to get back to full guard but Voscamp has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Livingston dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Livingston. No joy for Voscamp on that attempt.
Voscamp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It appears Livingston was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Voscamp moves into range and clinches up with Livingston.#TD2#
Voscamp jumps guard.
Livingston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Livingston wants to control from the top but Voscamp keeps moving.
Voscamp working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Livingston trying to control but Voscamp is working from the bottom.
Voscamp doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Livingston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Livingston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Voscamp swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Voscamp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Voscamp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voscamp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Livingston has gone for a leg lock! Voscamp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Livingston's guard.#REVB#
Livingston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Livingston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Voscamp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Livingston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Voscamp manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Voscamp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Livingston looking to sit in guard and control but Voscamp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Livingston looking for a guillotine here but Voscamp defends easily.
Livingston wants to sweep here but Voscamp controlling him for the moment.
Livingston is trying to control the position but Voscamp postures up.
Voscamp being controlled here momentarily.
Voscamp is pushing down on Livingston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Livingston is fighting to maintain full guard but Voscamp has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Voscamp is taking a breather. Livingston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Livingston trying to control but Voscamp postures up.
#SUB#
Livingston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Voscamp is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voscamp putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
Stef Voscamp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Livingston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcelo Livingston!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcelo Livingston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Bourkia misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Livingston counters with a shoot takedown. Bourkia fights it but they end up in guard.
Livingston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Livingston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Livingston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bourkia keeping moving, preventing Livingston from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Livingston drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Livingston as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bourkia screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Livingston! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marcelo Livingston!
Marcelo Livingston thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
JF 43 - Will Fu Li Submit!?
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Hudson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hudson lands a jab to the head.
Livingston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hudson to score with a decent uppercut.
Hudson scores with a hook to the body. Livingston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Hudson.
Livingston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hudson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hudson!
Hudson lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Livingston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hudson, pushing him back against the cage.
Hudson presses Livingston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hudson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hudson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hudson.
Hudson lands a right hand.
Hudson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Livingston backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hudson. #T1#
A short uppercut from Hudson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hudson.
Hudson lands with a right to the head.
Livingston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hudson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hudson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hudson.
Hudson gets underhooks to prevent Livingston's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Livingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Livingston wants to take the fight to the mat but Hudson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hudson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Livingston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hudson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hudson lands with a left to the head.
Livingston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hudson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hudson pushes Livingston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hudson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Livingston is rocked!
Hudson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Livingston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hudson lands a left hand.
Hudson stalling the fight.
Hudson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hudson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Livingstons head.
Hudson lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hudson.
Hudson stops a takedown attempt from Livingston.
Livingston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hudson after a bit of a struggle.
Livingston seems to have got his legs back now.
Livingston is breathing heavily.
Hudson lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Nice body punch from Hudson.
Hudson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hudson works on Livingston's body with a couple of short punches.
Livingston takes a shot to the head.
Hudson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hudson pushes Livingston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hudson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Livingston.
A shot in the inside from Hudson.
Hudson lands with a light punch inside.
Hudson is pushing Livingston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Livingston tries to stall but Hudson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Livingston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hudson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hudson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Livingston letting Hudson take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Hudson.
Hudson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Livingston.
Nice body punch from Hudson - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Hudson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hudson lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Hudson dominated that round.
That's time! Livingston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hudson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hudson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD2#
Hudson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Livingston sprawling to the canvas! Livingston rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hudson finish him?!
Hudson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hudson cracks a nice hook into Livingston's ribs.
Livingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hudson counters with a big right hand! Oh Livingston is in trouble here! Hudson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Hudson! |
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Event:
JF 37 - Marcelo's Revenge
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Livingston shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Li with the counter takedown but Livingston avoids it easily.
Marcelo Livingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Livingston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Li is looking for a sweep.
Li can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Livingston working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Livingston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li tries to buck Livingston off but Livingston is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Livingston tries for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Li wants to control but Livingston postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Li is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Livingston tries for a kimura but Li is defending well. #SUB#
Li wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Livingston has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Li's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Li is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Livingston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcelo Livingston!
Marcelo Livingston decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
JF 33 - Bai Li vs Marcelo
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Li closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Livingston is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Livingston is controlling Li's trapped leg to prevent Li from advancing to side control.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Li scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Livingston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Livingston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Li pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Livingston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston is refusing to be controlled, as Li sits in half guard.
Livingston is controlling Li's trapped leg to prevent Li from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB2#
Livingston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Li pulls his head out easily.
Li is nestled in close to Livingston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Li lands a nice short elbow.
Li winds up and cracks Livingston with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Li slips a nice elbow through Livingston's hands, connecting with Livingston's forehead.
Livingston trying to control here.
Li working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Li there.
Livingston is trying to control but can't.
Li is stalling here. Livingston is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Li seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Livingston has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Li struggling a bit here.
Li regains half guard.
Li wants to control but Livingston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Livingston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Li with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Livingston wants to take a breather but Li is having none of it.
Li wants to get back to full guard but Livingston has passed into side control.
Livingston trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Li on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Li tries to get out of the position.
Livingston has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Li!#T3#
Li tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Li just holding on.#SUB2#
Livingston working for a guillotine from mount but Li is in no mood to give up.
Livingston is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Li can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Li tries to reverse the position but Livingston maintains control.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
Livingston with a couple of short strikes.
Li bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Li sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Livingston's guard. #T4#
Livingston is trying to maintain the position but Li is very close to passing his half guard.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Livingston on the ground.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Livingston keeps working.
Li working the head and body with strikes.
Li trying to control from half guard but Livingston is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Li lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Livingston trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Li lands a nice short elbow.
Livingston trying to control but Li postures up.
Li lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bai Li dominated that round.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Livingston has a takedown stuffed.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Li closes this distance looking for a takedown but Livingston circles away.
Li tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Livingston swivels and escapes.
Livingston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Li drops down looking for a counter takedown but Livingston sprawls and moves away.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown but Livingston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Li's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bai Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Livingston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li misses with a takedown attempt - Livingston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Livingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Livingston gets the takedown into side control.
Li tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Livingston's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB2#
Livingston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Livingston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Li knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Li tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Livingston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Li is trying to control Livingston's posture but Livingston avoids it.
Li is looking to reverse the position.
Livingston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Li's legs.
Li is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB2#
Livingston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Li is looking to reverse the position.
Livingston grinds an elbow into Li's temple.
Li is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Livingston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Li dodges the ground and pound from Livingston.
Li manages to get back to half guard.
Li tries to get to full guard but Livingston has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Livingston wants to work for an arm triangle but Li is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Li is positioning himself well to prevent Livingston advancing to mount.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Livingston is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li is looking for a sweep. Livingston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Livingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Livingston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Livingston somewhat.
Livingston moves to clinch but Li breaks away #TD#
so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Li won't allow Livingston to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Livingston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Livingston's legs - danger averted.
Bai Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Livingston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Livingston's legs - danger averted.
Livingston keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Livingston has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Livingston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Livingston's legs - danger averted.
Li working some strikes from top position.
Li distracts Livingston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li trying to control but Livingston is working from the bottom.
Livingston striking from his own guard. #SUB2#
Livingston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Livingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Livingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Li being controlled here momentarily.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Livingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Livingston is keeping the position for now.
Livingston is trying to keep Li in close.
Li trying to control but Livingston is working from the bottom. #T3#
Li seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Li looking to sit in guard and control but Livingston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Li is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Li is trying to keep Livingston in close.
Li is controlling Livingston's posture.
Livingston throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li pulls Livingston in close to his closed guard and prevents Livingston from doing any damage or advancing position.
Livingston postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Livingston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Livingston fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bai Li showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Li has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Bai Li!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Bai Li!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Bai Li!
Bai Li wins by unanimous decision!
Bai Li retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Bai Li thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Livingston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neal defends it nicely.
A head kick from Neal lands but Livingston takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Marcelo Livingston has been cut.
Livingston fails to land the takedown.#KD2#
Neal drops Livingston with a nice combination! Neal dives into Livingston's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#Livingston is rocked!
Livingston trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Neal is looking to work some ground and pound but Livingston has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neal throws an elbow that misses. Livingston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neal's guard. Nice move by Livingston!#REVR#
Neal can't keep his opponent in guard - Livingston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Livingston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Livingston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neal is looking to improve his position.
Neal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Livingston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Livingston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Livingston trying to control the action but Neal is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Livingston works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Livingston wants to finish this one by submission but Neal is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Livingston. #SUB#
Livingston working for a submission but Neal is keeping him at bay.
Livingston lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Livingston is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Livingston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelo Livingston!
A relieved looking Marcelo Livingston thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
JF 18 - Franco vs BJ
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Livingston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conley defends well and Livingston ends up having to push Conley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Conley is predictable there #TD2#
and Livingston counters with a single leg into guard. Conley didn't expect that.
Conley controls Livingston momentarily but Livingston frees himself.
Livingston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Conley keeping moving, preventing Livingston from controlling successfully.
Livingston lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conley keeping moving, preventing Livingston from controlling successfully.
Livingston slips nicely into half guard.
Livingston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Livingston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Livingston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Livingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conley keeps working.
Livingston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Conley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Livingston seems to be working for a kimura but Conley defends the submission attempt.
Livingston slips a nice elbow through Conley's hands, connecting with Conley's forehead.
Livingston works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Livingston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Livingston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Livingston working the ground and pound.
Livingston lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Livingston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Conley is looking to regain half guard here but Livingston keeps moving and retains side control.
Livingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conley keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Livingston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Conley, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Livingston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Livingston has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Conley can't escape the position.
Conley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Livingston working for a submission but Conley is keeping him at bay.
Conley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Livingston on the ground.#T4#
Livingston lands a heavy elbow.
Conley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Livingston is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Conley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Conley shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Livingston jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Conley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Conley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Livingston raining down hammerfists from mount.
Livingston avoids the attempt from Conley to control.
Livingston landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Livingston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Livingston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Conley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conley misses with a head kick.
Conley throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Livingston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Livingston. #SUB2#
Livingston drops back looking for a leg! Conley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conley manages to kick Livingston off! Livingston jumps back into Conley's guard.
Livingston postures up in Conley's guard and throws a big left but Conley blocks it.
Livingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Conley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Conley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Conley tries to get out of the position.
Livingston forces his way into half guard.
Livingston lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Conley wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Livingston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Conley defends it well.
Conley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Livingston.
Conley is staying active underneath Livingston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Livingston passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Conley! #SUB2#
Conley is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Livingston locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Conley is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Livingston!
A determined Marcelo Livingston didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
JF 13 - Li vs Inoue II
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Livingston wants to clinch up but Winterio keeps it at a distance.
Winterio tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Livingston manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Livingston closes the distance and pushes Winterio back into the cage.
Livingston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Livingston works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Livingston stays in close to Winterio's body and controls the position.
Winterio keeping full guard, as Livingston tries to pass.
Livingston being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winterio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Winterio pulls Livingston in close to prevent any damage.
Winterio wants to stand but Livingston is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Winterio managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dando Winterio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winterio tries to bum rush Livingston with a series of wild strikes but Livingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winterio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winterio loads up on a big right hand but Livingston slips the punch.
Winterio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Livingston avoids it really well and circles away.
Winterio looks for a takedown but Livingston sprawls well.#T2#
Livingston throws a sloppy head kick and Winterio moves out of range easily.
Winterio misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Livingston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Winterio's half guard.
Winterio gets full guard.
Winterio is breathing heavily.
Livingston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Winterio working a defensive guard here.
Livingston throwing strikes but missing.
Winterio being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Winterio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Livingston stacks Winterio on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Livingston!#SUB2#
Livingston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winterio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Livingston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winterio is not content to let Livingston control the position.
Winterio can't do much from the bottom here.
Livingston happy to just control the position for now.
Winterio is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Livingston is looking to take a break and control but Winterio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Livingston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo 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.#R2#
A low kick from Winterio misses #TD2#
and Livingston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Livingston wants to control from the top but Winterio keeps moving.
Winterio is trying to control the position but Livingston postures up.
Livingston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Livingston drops back looking for a leg! Winterio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winterio manages to kick Livingston off! Livingston jumps back into Winterio's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winterio is trying to control the position but Livingston postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston lands a couple of elbows.
Winterio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Winterio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Livingston 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winterio doesn't manage to clinch there - Livingston circles away.
Winterio misses with a low kick.
Winterio looks to score with a jab to the body but Livingston is just out of range.
And Livingston tries to counter it with a takedown but Winterio pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Livingston rushes Winterio and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Winterio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Livingston manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Winterio on his heels. He'll look to pass Winterio's guard now, I'm sure.
Livingston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Livingston stands up over Winterio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Livingston is working Winterio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winterio has momentary wrist control but Livingston slips an elbow through the middle.
Livingston passes into half guard.
Livingston lands strikes from half guard.
Livingston lands strikes from half guard.
Livingston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winterio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Winterio wants to improve his position but Livingston is controlling well.
#T3#
Winterio trying to control here.
Winterio trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Livingston controlling his opponent.
Winterio is trying desperately to improve position.
Winterio tries to hold on but Livingston pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winterio working to try and regain half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Livingston jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Winterio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Livingston trying to control the position but Winterio is working away. #SUB2#
Livingston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Winterio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Livingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Winterio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winterio looks to land a body kick but Livingston moved away.
Livingston moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Livingston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winterio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Winterio is trying to control the position but Livingston postures up.
Marcelo Livingston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winterio keeping moving, preventing Livingston from controlling successfully.
Winterio is trying to control the position but Livingston postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winterio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winterio keeping moving, preventing Livingston from controlling successfully. #T1#
Livingston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winterio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winterio is trying to keep Livingston in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Livingston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Livingston scores with a takedown into Winterio's guard.
Livingston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Livingston advances position into side control!
Livingston is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Winterio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Livingston is looking to take a break and control but Winterio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winterio is pushing Livingston's head away, looking to escape. Livingston manages to hold on to the position though.
Winterio is looking for a sweep.
Winterio takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Livingston taking a breather here.
Livingston working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Winterio is looking for a sweep.
Livingston takes a little break here. Winterio wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Livingston wants to control but Winterio is keeping him busy.
Livingston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dando Winterio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Livingston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winterio, who protects the arm well.
Livingston content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Winterio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Livingston asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Livingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Livingston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Livingston! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Livingston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fremed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Livingston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fremed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Livingston's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Livingston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Livingston is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Livingston decides to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Livingston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Livingston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Livingston won't allow Fremed to sweep him here.
Livingston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU2#
Livingston stands and steps away. Fremed gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Livingston gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Livingston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fremed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Livingston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fremed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Livingston slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Livingston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Livingston is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Livingston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fremed is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Livingston wants to free his trapped foot but Fremed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fremed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Livingston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Livingston's back!
Livingston trying to control but not successfully.
Livingston avoids the strikes from Fremed.
Livingston trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Livingston rolls, trying to escape but Fremed keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Livingston trying to get back to his feet but Fremed is in full control for now. #SUB#
Fremed is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Livingston has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fremed is breathing heavily.
Livingston trying to control the position but Fremed manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Livingston tries to break free.
#SUB#
Fremed is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Livingston is defending well though. Fremed let's go of the attempt for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcelo Livingston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Livingston darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Livingston decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Livingston scores with a takedown into Fremed's guard.
Fremed trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fremed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Livingston controls the pace.
Fremed working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Fremed is really struggling to control Livingston but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Fremed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Fremed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Livingston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fremed's head.
Livingston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Livingston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Livingston chips away with some ground and pound.
Livingston scoring with some ground and pound.
Livingston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Livingston is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Let's hope that Livingston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Livingston landing with the ground and pound.
Livingston passes Fremed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Livingston controlling the action here.
Livingston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fremed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Livingston works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Livingston's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fremed takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC2#Fremed is rocked!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Livingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Livingston closes the distance looking for a takedown. Fremed stuffs it but Livingston still has hold of him. Livingston picks Fremed up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Livingston slams Fremed to the floor and that's really hurt Fremed - he doesn't know where he is! Livingston throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Livingston! |
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