PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Busy Signal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari WW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Signal
vs
WW

180 cm
19
179 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Busy Signal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ari WW!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Signal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. WW did well to prevent Signal getting side control.
Signal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
WW tries to get to full guard but Signal has control of the leg.
Signal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
WW is concentrating on defense, preventing Signal from advancing position.
Signal passes to full mount!
Signal prevents WW from getting the reversal.
WW wants to hold on but Signal pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
WW is in all sorts of trouble here.
Signal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Signal with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Signal landing strikes from the mount.
Signal controlling from the full mount.
Signal tries to control but WW wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Signal wants to control but instead WW manages to regain half guard.
WW is trying to get back to full guard.
WW regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Signal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Signal wants to control from the top but WW keeps moving.
Signal looking to pass the guard.
Signal pushes down on WW's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Signal wants to control but WW is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
WW gets full guard.
WW lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Signal!
Signal working to try and regain half guard.
Signal is working hard here to advance position.
WW lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Signal hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
WW in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
WW wants to control the pace but Signal is squirming around nicely.
WW lands a nice shot to the head.
Signal can't escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Signal wants to control but WW is having none of it.
Signal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
WW missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
WW is trying to control. Signal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signal manages to get to full guard.
WW won't allow Signal to sweep him here.

WW avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
WW trying to control the position from guard on top but Signal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
WW with a flurry of punches that miss.
WW keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Signal's head.
Signal looking to hit a scissor sweep but WW is one step ahead there.
WW distracts Signal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Signal keeping moving, preventing WW from controlling successfully.
WW looking to pass the guard.
Signal has his hands on WW's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signal is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Signal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and WW defends well.

Signal working for a triangle but WW defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
WW looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
WW throwing strikes from guard but Signal blocks nicely.
Signal looking to control.
WW cracks Signal with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Busy Signal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

WW shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Signal is trying to defend but WW finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Signal gets back to full guard.
WW trying to control the position from guard on top but Signal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Signal pulls WW in close to prevent any damage.
WW trying to control but Signal is working from the bottom.
WW is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
WW throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Signal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Signal wants to sweep here but WW controlling him for the moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ari WW wasn't active enough on the ground.

WW gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Signal can't do much from the bottom here.
Signal gets back to half guard.
WW wants to control but Signal is keeping him busy.
Signal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
WW stopping the sweep attempt from Signal.
WW trying to control the position from guard on top but Signal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
WW passes Signal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
WW thows a huge punch but Signal dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
WW working over Signal with some ground and pound. Signal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Signal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
WW forces his way into half guard.

Signal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
WW missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Signal wants to get back to full guard.
WW wants to stand up but Signal is controlling the position.
WW working the head and body with strikes.

WW is trying to work for a kimura but Signal is defending well.
Signal gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
WW postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
WW working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Signal keeping moving, preventing WW from controlling successfully.
WW loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Signal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for WW!

Signal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Signal landing strikes, looking to finish!
Signal lands with some strikes.
Signal content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
WW tries to hold on but Signal pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Signal looking to secure an arm triangle but WW defends it well.
Signal wants to take WW's back here but WW is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Signal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. WW looks a forlorn figure.
Busy Signal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Signal won't let WW get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Signal trying to control but WW is having none of it.
WW is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Signal working WW over with strikes here.

WW is rocked!
Signal trying to control but WW is having none of it.
WW is still in real trouble! Can Signal finish him?
WW tries to reverse the position but Signal maintains control.

Signal has control of WW's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and WW regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Signal with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Busy Signal dominated that second round.
That's time! Signal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

WW dives in and scores a takedown into Signal's guard.
WW working some strikes from top position.
WW content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
WW preventing the sweep.
Signal is controlling WW's posture.
WW seems to have recovered his senses.
WW passes Signal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
WW is keen to just control but Signal is a slippery customer.
WW is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
WW thowing shots but they're missing.
WW lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
WW lands a big elbow.
WW tries to control but Signal wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Signal is looking to improve his position but WW isn't that keen on the idea.
WW lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
WW lands with some strikes.
Signal is looking to get to half guard.
WW avoids the attempt from Signal to control.
WW landing strikes from the mount and Signal is in trouble!
WW lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Signal tries to hold on but WW postures up.
Signal is desperately trying to improve his position but WW has a good base and remains in mount.
WW with the ground and pound from mount.

Signal is rocked!
Signal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oh Signal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Signal seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
WW is landing with some decent strikes but Signal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Signal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
WW wants to control the pace but Signal is squirming around nicely.
WW landing strikes from the mount and Signal is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by WW.
WW landing strikes from the mount.
Signal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
WW scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signal 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.
WW throwing shots but Signal is blocking nicely.
WW missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Signal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
WW misses with a head shot. Signal uses the momentum to regain guard.
WW wants to pass the guard but Signal is keeping the position.
WW distracts Signal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Signal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from WW.

Signal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but WW can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Signal keeping moving, preventing WW from controlling successfully.

Signal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and WW defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WW throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
WW scoring with punches to the head and body.
WW must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
WW is looking to stand up but Signal won't let him.
WW wants to control from the top but Signal keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as WW accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
WW looking to pass the guard.
WW content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
WW wants to pass the guard but Signal is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
WW trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
WW makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Signal manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ari WW comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Signal 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ari WW!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ari WW!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ari WW!

Ari WW wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Ari WW was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.