PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ari WW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Critico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

WW
vs
Critico

180 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ari WW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Critico!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Critico swinging wildly here.

WW scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Critico is trying to get back to full guard.

WW seems to be working for a kimura but Critico defends the submission attempt.
Critico is looking to control WW's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Critico avoid being mounted?
WW is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Critico taking some punishment here, with WW in his half guard.
WW tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

WW is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Critico defends it well.
WW stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Critico wants to control but WW is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
WW controlling the action here.
WW lands strikes from half guard.
Critico avoiding damage under a succession of punches from WW.
WW passes the guard and advances to mount!

WW is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Critico is surviving well by controlling WW's body position as best he can.
WW scores with a couple of good head shots there.

It looks like Leon Critico has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

WW looking for a guillotine from mount but Critico is having none of it.
WW knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Critico on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Critico really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
WW wants to control the pace but Critico is squirming around nicely.
WW scoring with strikes but Critico is staying in there.

WW stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Critico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Critico shoots and misses
and WW counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Critico thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Critico shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says WW as he avoids it easily.
Leon Critico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

WW shoots in and bounces Critico off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
WW wants to pass the guard but Critico is keeping the position.
WW is working hard here to advance position.
WW slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
WW looks up at the clock and then as Critico takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, WW smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Critico is not content to let WW control the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

WW is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Critico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Critico takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Critico gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Critico regains full guard. Nicely done.
WW trying to control but Critico is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Critico can't keep his opponent in guard - WW advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

WW is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Critico is just riding it out for now. WW eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari WW dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Critico's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

WW closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Critico trying to remain calm as WW controls from the top position.

WW wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Critico, who protects the arm well.
WW is chipping away with strikes.

That has opened up Leon Critico's cut even more.

WW tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WW working away.

WW wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Critico, who protects the arm well.
Critico is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but WW has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Critico prevents WW from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

WW tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

WW tries for a kimura but Critico is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Critico takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

The cut above Leon Critico's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Critico is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
WW lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. WW connects with a nice short shot to Critico's temple.

Leon Critico's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leon Critico's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ari WW!