PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lito Alcala (ranked 810 p4p, 1623 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 46 p4p, 86 weight class). Alcala comes into the arena with MORTAL KOMBAT blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Lito Alcala has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Alcala
vs
Ryokale

169 cm
42
146
32 - 18 - 0

160 cm
30
140
20 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

PWNAGE™
Brooklyn Apothecary

Bondi MMA 🏝️

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lito Alcala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryokale shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Alcala does no damage.
Ryokale tries to clinch there but Alcala circles away.
Alcala lands a jab to the head.
Ryokale tries for a takedown but Alcala circles away easily
and Alcala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alcala scores with a spinning back kick!
Alcala explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ryokale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcala lands an overhand right.
Alcala throws a leg kick but Ryokale moved away.
Alcala throws a hook but Ryokale blocks it.
Ryokale wants to clinch up but Alcala keeps it at a distance.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand

and Ryokale decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alcala's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale throws an elbow that misses. Alcala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryokale's guard. Nice move by Alcala!

Ryokale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryokale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Ryokale working for submissions but it's allowed Alcala to get to half guard.
Alcala is pressing down on Ryokale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ryokale is holding on for now.
Alcala takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryokale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alcala is taking a breather. Ryokale says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale trying to control from the bottom.
Alcala trying to control the pace.
Alcala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ryokale wants to get back to full guard but Alcala has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Ryokale's face as Alcala controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ryokale wants to control but Alcala postures up.
You can see the frustration on Ryokale's face as Alcala controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alcala throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Ryokale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ryokale looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ryokale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lito Alcala dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Ryokale has closed the distance and engaged Alcala in a clinch.
Alcala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryokale is defending well for now.
Ryokale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alcala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alcala lands an elbow just above Ryokale 's eye.

It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
Alcala lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Alcala.
Alcala lands with a light punch inside.
Ryokale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alcala.
Alcala throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alcala digs a right hand into Ryokale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ryokale's gas tank.
Ryokale blocks an uppercut.
Ryokale avoiding damage as Alcala throws knees to the body.
Alcala throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala trying to land knees to the body.
Alcala misses with a body punch.
Alcala lands a nice elbow.
Alcala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ryokale blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Alcala fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Alcala.
Alcala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ryokale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Alcala.

Alcala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alcala. That's going to slow Ryokale down.
Good leg kick by Alcala.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala slips under a jab from Ryokale.
Alcala looks to land a right hand but Ryokale moved out of range.
Ryokale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alcala.
A punch lands to the side of Ryokale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alcala throws a shot from downtown. Ryokale moves away and avoids it.
Ryokale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala misses with a leg kick.
Alcala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala sets himself, and Ryokale steps forward looking for the clinch! Alcala avoids it this time.
Nice cross by Alcala.
Alcala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alcala connects with an inside leg kick.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale throws a right hand that misses
and Alcala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryokale misses the target.
Alcala digs a good body shot into Ryokale's ribs.
Ryokale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alcala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alcala misses with a body punch

and Ryokale moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Alcala.
Alcala lands a body shot.
Ryokale is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alcala throws an elbow but misses.
Alcala creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alcala presses Ryokale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alcala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alcala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alcala can't find room to land a body shot as Ryokale controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alcala as Ryokale tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Alcala - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alcala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Alcala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alcala lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alcala.
Alcala lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alcala.
Alcala prevents a takedown attempt there.

Alcala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lito Alcala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
That's time! Alcala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alcala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryokale momentarily.
Alcala lands with a shot to the body.
Ryokale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alcala fakes the leg kick and cracks Ryokale in the body.
Alcala scores with a spinning back kick!
Alcala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alcala digs a good body shot into Ryokale's ribs.
Alcala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ruddo Ryokale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryokale. Ryokale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryokale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alcala circles away.
Ryokale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alcala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alcala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alcala jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryokale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alcala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Ryokale is rocked!
Alcala throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcala scores with a body shot.
Alcala throws a front kick that sends Ryokale stumbling back into the cage.
Alcala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryokale on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Alcala. Beautiful body shot.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryokale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryokale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alcala on the side of the head.
Alcala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryokale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alcala.
A jab lands there for Alcala.
Alcala throws a leg kick which misses Ryokale's front leg but catches the back leg as Ryokale tries to avoid it.
Alcala thows a leg kick but Ryokale checks it

and Ryokale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alcala won't be happy with that.

Alcala throws Ryokale to one side and escapes!
Alcala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryokale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ryokale.
Lito Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alcala - that will leave a mark!
Alcala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryokale's hands.
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alcala moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala cracks Ryokale with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Ryokale.
Alcala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryokale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alcala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ryokale has his takedown stuffed
enabling Alcala to counter with a crisp jab.
Alcala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alcala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryokale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alcala can pounce on him.
Lito Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala throws a looping overhand right but Ryokale ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Alcala misses

and Ryokale counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ruddo Ryokale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryokale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryokale thows a huge punch but Alcala dodges it nicely.

Ryokale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alcala is just riding it out for now. Ryokale eventually gives up the hold.
Alcala works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryokale throwing strikes but missing.
Alcala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lito Alcala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alcala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lito Alcala!
Post fight, Lito Alcala stared into the camera and said 'Finally Im Back As World Champion, With New Manager And New Gym I Been Training So Hard. This Victory For People Of Hong Kong.'.