Owen Livesey is a British martial artist born on August 3, 1991, in St Helens, Merseyside. He has successfully transitioned across multiple combat sports disciplines, including judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, submission grappling, and mixed martial arts.
Livesey's martial arts journey began with judo, where he achieved significant success. He is a three-time champion of Great Britain, winning the half-middleweight division at the British Judo Championships in 2013, 2014, and 2017. His most notable judo achievement came at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where he won a gold medal in the men's 81kg division.
After his judo career, Livesey transitioned to Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission grappling. He holds a black belt in BJJ and is affiliated with the Carlson Gracie Team. Livesey has competed in various high-profile grappling events, including:
Some of his notable grappling achievements include:
Livesey is known for his strong stand-up game, combining his judo background with wrestling and no-gi grappling techniques. He has released an instructional called "Just Stand Up," which focuses on takedowns and stand-up grappling.In addition to his grappling career, Livesey has also ventured into mixed martial arts, making his professional debut in April 2021 with a first-round TKO victory.
Owen Livesey continues to compete at a high level in submission grappling, representing a successful transition from Olympic-style judo to the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling.
