PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bass Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Ronman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotten comes to the cage accompanied by Nothing Else Matters. Ronman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by It's A Fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rotten
vs
Ronman

185 cm
20
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
212 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bass Rotten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Ronman!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rotten drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ronman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rotten trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotten missing there with some ground and pound from the 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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rotten is one step ahead there.
Rotten wants to control from the top but Ronman keeps moving.
Rotten looking to pass the guard.
Rotten has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rotten drops back looking for a leg! Ronman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ronman manages to kick Rotten off! Rotten jumps back into Ronman's guard.
Ronman pulls Rotten in close to prevent any damage.
Rotten knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ronman on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rotten drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ronman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rotten has Ronman in his guard.

Rotten working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ronman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Rotten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Rotten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronman defends well.
Ronman looking to pass the guard.

Rotten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Ronman drops back looking for a leg! Rotten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rotten manages to kick Ronman off! Ronman jumps back into Rotten's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ronman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Rotten had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ronman defends it easily.
Rotten wants to sweep but no luck.

Ronman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Rotten looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ronman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rotten is keeping the position for now.
Ronman looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rotten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rotten working for a triangle but Ronman defends it easily.

Rotten had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ronman defends it easily.

Rotten is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Ronman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Rotten looking for a guillotine here but Ronman defends easily.

Rotten working for a triangle but Ronman defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Ronman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ronman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Rotten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Ronman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ronman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Rotten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bass Rotten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rotten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rotten wants it to stay on the feet.
As Ronman looks to move away, Rotten throws a big counter combo bu Ronman just gets out of the way.
Ronman drops his hands momentarily and Rotten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rotten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ronman but Ronman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rotten connects with the punch.
Ronman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rotten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ronman scrambles back to his feet.

Ronman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Rotten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ronman pulls his head out easily.
Rotten moves into full guard.
Bob Ronman has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ronman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rotten looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Rotten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ronman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ronman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ronman is breathing heavily.

Rotten looking for a guillotine here but Ronman defends easily.

Rotten has his foot on Ronman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ronman works his way back into a safe position though.
Ronman passes Rotten's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Rotten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ronman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Ronman is looking for a kimura but Rotten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ronman to get the leverage.

Ronman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Rotten is defending against the submission attempts here by Ronman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rotten looking for submissions off his back.

Rotten looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rotten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ronman is working for a submission of some sort.

Rotten looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rotten is looking to get to half guard.

Ronman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rotten can't escape the position.

Ronman wants to finish this one by submission but Rotten is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ronman.
Rotten is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ronman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rotten is on top in guard.
Rotten wants to control from the top but Ronman keeps moving.

Rotten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rotten stopping the sweep attempt from Ronman.

Rotten is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ronman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ronman has escaped and now he's on top!

Ronman passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rotten actively working from the bottom here.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ronman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rotten cracks Ronman with a good jab.
Rotten shoots for a takedown but Ronman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rotten with a jab.
Nice jab there from Rotten.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ronman.
Rotten half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rotten lands a lovely overhand right.
Rotten scores with a hook to the body. Ronman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rotten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rotten is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ronman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ronman fails with the takedown.
Ronman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rotten misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rotten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rotten wants it to stay on the feet.
Bass Rotten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Ronman.
Rotten scores with a hook to the body. Ronman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A right-left combo lands from Rotten.

Rotten closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ronman to the mat! Ronman manages to get full guard.

Rotten is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Rotten has gone for a leg lock! Ronman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rotten's guard.

Rotten working for a triangle but Ronman defends it easily.

Rotten had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ronman defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotten controls Ronman momentarily but Ronman frees himself.

Rotten is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ronman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Rotten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ronman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ronman drops back looking for a leg! Rotten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rotten manages to kick Ronman off! Ronman jumps back into Rotten's guard.

Ronman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ronman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Rotten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rotten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ronman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rotten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ronman can do to turn this around?
Rotten can't keep his opponent in guard - Ronman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Rotten actively working from the bottom here.
Rotten is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rotten looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Rotten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ronman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Rotten looking for submissions off his back.

Ronman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rotten defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotten is looking to control Ronman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rotten avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Bass Rotten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rotten 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bass Rotten!
A very excited looking Bass Rotten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bob Ronman was interviewed post fight and said 'I was really looking to win this fight. I guess this isn't my day.'.