PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aristotle Polidori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Ronman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronman has chosen It's A Fight as his entrance music. Bob Ronman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Polidori
vs
Ronman

188 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
212 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aristotle Polidori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Ronman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polidori closes the distance and clinches up with Ronman, looking for a takedown. Polidori pushes Ronman against the cage but Ronman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Ronman clinches up against the cage.
Ronman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Polidori.
Ronman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Polidori is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ronman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristotle Polidori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polidori wants a takedown.

Polidori has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ronman is trying to keep an underhook but Polidori manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ronman is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polidori working Ronman over with strikes.
Ronman trying to control here.

Polidori is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ronman is just riding it out for now. Polidori eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polidori wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ronman keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polidori thows a huge punch but Ronman dodges it nicely.
Ronman is trying to stand back up but Polidori is controlling him
Ronman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Polidori.
Polidori prevents Ronman from getting back to his feet.
Polidori scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ronman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ronman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polidori working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ronman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Polidori throws an elbow that misses. Ronman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Polidori's guard. Nice move by Ronman!

Ronman wants to stand but Polidori is controlling his posture from full guard.
Polidori 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.
Ronman stopping the sweep attempt from Polidori.
Polidori keeping moving, preventing Ronman from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polidori bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ronman's guard.

Ronman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Polidori controls the pace.
Polidori lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ronman is looking to stand up but Polidori isn't so interested in that idea.
Ronman has momentary wrist control but Polidori slips an elbow through the middle.
Ronman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polidori in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Polidori throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ronman keeping moving, preventing Polidori from controlling successfully.
Polidori loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Polidori gets tackled into the cage by Ronman. Ronman maintains the clinch.
Polidori changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ronman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Polidori fails to land the takedown.
Polidori misses with a double jab

and Ronman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Polidori has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ronman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polidori thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Polidori dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Polidori throws a body punch but Ronman moves out of range.
Polidori swings for the body but Ronman moves out of range.
Polidori misses with a two punch combination.
Ronman fails to land with a series of punches.

Polidori throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ronman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Polidori is in Ronman's guard.
Polidori throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Polidori throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ronman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polidori lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ronman pulls Polidori in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polidori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polidori throws a big right hand that misses.
Ronman wants to stand but Polidori is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polidori working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Polidori passes into half guard.
Polidori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Polidori thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Polidori working Ronman over with strikes.
Polidori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Polidori thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Polidori is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Polidori looking to finish with strikes here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronman tries to lock up and control but Polidori gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ronman regains half guard.
Polidori throwing shots but Ronman is blocking nicely.
Ronman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Polidori sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ronman defending well though.
Ronman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Polidori.
Ronman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Polidori.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polidori lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Polidori throws a big right hand that misses.
Polidori throws a big right hand that misses.
Polidori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Polidori connects with a couple of short punches.
Polidori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ronman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polidori trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polidori throws an elbow that misses. Ronman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Polidori's guard. Nice move by Ronman!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ronman throwing strikes from guard but Polidori blocks nicely.

Polidori working for a triangle but Ronman defends it easily.
Polidori is controlling Ronman's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polidori looking for a sweep. Not yet Polidori, not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Polidori dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Ronman closes the distance and pushes Polidori back into the cage.

Ronman breaks from the clinch.
Ronman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Polidori.
Polidori misses with a double jab

and Ronman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Polidori has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ronman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ronman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Aristotle Polidori has been cut.
Polidori is looking to take this one to the mat.
Polidori is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ronman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristotle Polidori. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ronman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ronman misses with a series of wild punches.
Polidori misses with a wild combination.
Polidori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronman manages to avoid it.

Ronman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ronman lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polidori is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronman pushes Polidori off looking to stand but Polidori dives back in and keeps control.
Polidori throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Polidori working the head and body with strikes.
Polidori thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ronman trying to hold on to Polidori's head to control him but Polidori postures up.
Ronman is not content to let Polidori control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Polidori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Polidori throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Polidori looks to land a strike but Ronman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Polidori missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Polidori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ronman can do to turn this around?
Polidori throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ronman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polidori won't allow Ronman to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polidori is defended easily by Ronman.
Polidori misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polidori shoots in but no luck this time.
Polidori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polidori tries for a takedown but Ronman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Ronman clinches up with Polidori and pushes him back against the cage.
Polidori takes an elbow to the temple.

Ronman jumps guard and drags Polidori to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Polidori trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polidori is working Ronman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ronman keeping moving, preventing Polidori from controlling successfully.
Aristotle Polidori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polidori throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polidori trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polidori throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ronman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polidori throws a strike but Ronman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ronman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Polidori is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Polidori is trying to keep Ronman in close.
Polidori trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Ronman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Polidori 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 Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristotle Polidori!
Bob Ronman was interviewed post fight and said 'I was really looking to win this fight. I guess this isn't my day.'.