PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cirino Privitera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Davidson (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.

Privitera
vs
Davidson

178 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cirino Privitera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Privitera tries to clinch up.
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davidson leaves Privitera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davidson.
Privitera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davidson's waist but Davidson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Privitera off to one side.
Privitera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cirino Privitera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Privitera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Privitera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Privitera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Privitera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Davidson tries to reverse the position but Privitera maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Privitera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Privitera is breathing heavily.
Davidson tries to reverse the position but Privitera maintains control.
Davidson tries to hold on but Privitera postures up.
Davidson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Privitera looking for a guillotine from mount but Davidson is having none of it.
Privitera 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.
Davidson is working to get back to half guard.
Davidson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Davidson wants to hold on but Privitera pushes him away.

Privitera throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Davidson has his hands clasped together but Privitera breaks the hold and Davidson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Privitera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cirino Privitera!