PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evad Atsituab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Ronman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It's A Fight. Evad Atsituab is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Atsituab
vs
Ronman

190 cm
18
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evad Atsituab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Ronman!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsituab misses with a takedown attempt
and Ronman counters with a series of strikes. Atsituab will be more careful next time no doubt.

Atsituab closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ronman's guard.
Atsituab has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Atsituab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Atsituab passes Ronman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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 moves into full guard.
Ronman wants to stand but Atsituab is controlling the position.
Atsituab connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronman keeping full guard, as Atsituab tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atsituab is looking to work some ground and pound but Ronman has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronman trying to control the position.
Ronman wants to sweep but no luck.
Atsituab controlling from the top position.
Atsituab scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ronman working a defensive guard here.
Atsituab trying to control but Ronman is working from the bottom.
Ronman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atsituab's guard.
Ronman tries to stand but Atsituab is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ronman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Atsituab manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ronman has Atsituab in his guard.
Atsituab is looking to work some ground and pound but Ronman has wrist control.
Ronman has momentary wrist control but Atsituab slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atsituab throws a big right hand that misses.
Atsituab keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ronman's head.
Atsituab has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Atsituab lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsituab lands a couple of elbows.
Ronman looks winded!
Ronman is looking to stand up but Atsituab isn't so interested in that idea.
Ronman wants to sweep but no luck.
Atsituab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Atsituab landing with the ground and pound.
Atsituab looking to pass the guard.
Ronman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Atsituab is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsituab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Atsituab postures up and lands a big shot to Ronman's brow.
Atsituab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsituab postures up and lands a big shot to Ronman's brow.
Ronman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Atsituab throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ronman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atsituab throwing strikes from guard but Ronman blocks nicely.
Atsituab is looking to work some ground and pound but Ronman has wrist control.
We've been informed that Ronman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atsituab postures up in Ronman's guard and throws a big left but Ronman blocks it.
Atsituab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atsituab throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ronman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Atsituab!
Atsituab can't do much from the bottom here.
Atsituab is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ronman wants to control but Atsituab is keeping him busy.
Atsituab can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ronman is trying to get an arm triangle but Atsituab is defending well.
Ronman trying to control the action but Atsituab is working from the bottom.

Ronman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Atsituab has escaped the position, nice work there.

Ronman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atsituab, who protects the arm well.
Ronman is breathing heavily.
Atsituab is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ronman tries for a kimura but Atsituab is defending well.
Ronman trying to control the position but Atsituab is working away.

Ronman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Atsituab is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Atsituab is looking for a sweep.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsituab is looking for a sweep.

Ronman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Atsituab knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Ronman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Atsituab holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsituab tries to improve position but can't.
Ronman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Ronman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ronman trying to control the action but Atsituab is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Ronman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Atsituab shoots in and gets a takedown into Ronman's guard.
Atsituab with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atsituab tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronman is retaining full guard.
Ronman keeping moving, preventing Atsituab from controlling successfully.
Atsituab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atsituab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ronman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atsituab working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ronman's head.
Atsituab throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsituab throws a big right hand that misses.
Atsituab postures up and lands a big shot to Ronman's brow.
Evad Atsituab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ronman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atsituab throwing strikes but missing.
Atsituab trying to control but Ronman is working from the bottom.
Atsituab is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Ronman is rocked!
Atsituab lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ronman is still in real trouble! Can Atsituab finish him?
Ronman can't keep his opponent in guard - Atsituab advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Atsituab lands a big elbow - Ronman is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Atsituab!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evad Atsituab!
Evad Atsituab seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bob Ronman spoke after the fight, saying 'I was really looking to win this fight. I guess this isn't my day.'.