PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideaki Ryota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Date Masamune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryota comes into the arena with Kabuki Gomen-Jyo by Wadaiko Matsuriza blaring out of the sound system. Hideaki Ryota has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ryota
vs
Masamune

170 cm
21
166 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

180 cm
20
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

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 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideaki Ryota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Date Masamune!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryota keeps the fight on the outside.

Ryota pushes Masamune up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryota is working for takedown but Masamune is calmly controlling the position for now.
Masamune lands a shoulder strike.
Masamune fails to pull guard.
A short left from Masamune.
Masamune misses with the head strike.
Ryota tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ryota fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideaki Ryota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masamune content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ryota ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryota no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Masamune showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Masamune gets to his feet. Ryota looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masamune slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ryota showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masamune.
As Masamune looks to move away, Ryota throws a big counter combo but Masamune just gets out of the way.
Ryota fails to land the takedown.
Ryota tries to move into range but Masamune moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masamune listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masamune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ryota.
Ryota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masamune cracks Ryota with a good jab.
Masamune tries to clinch but Ryota moves out of range.
Ryota throws a big counter combination but Masamune scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masamune thuds his right hand into Ryota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryota fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masamune avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masamune scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Masamune catches Ryota right on the button with a cross.
Masamune has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice sprawl there from Masamune as Ryota shoots in.

Ryota shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Masamune napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've been hearing that Ryota has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Masamune is trying to control Ryota's posture but Ryota avoids it.

Ryota stands up.
Ryota takes one on the button.
Date Masamune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Masamune.
Masamune blocks a head kick by Ryota.
The crowd cheers as Masamune lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryota doesn't seem phased though.

Masamune clinches.

Masamune breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryota doesn't manage to clinch there - Masamune circles away.
Masamune is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ryota had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Masamune is looking to clinch.
Ryota tries to counter with a takedown but Masamune is quick to defend against it.
Masamune lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masamune lunges at Ryota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryota's hand.
Ryota shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masamune pinned against the cage. Masamune gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryota swats away the attempt to clinch by Masamune.
Ryota is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ryota on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Masamune closes the distance and clinches.

Ryota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masamune scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Masamune. That snapped Ryota's head back.
Masamune comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masamune jabs Ryota right on the nose. Ryota blinks but takes it well.
Ryota shoots for a takedown but Masamune saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryota looks for a takedown but Masamune sprawls well.
Ryota is breathing heavily.
Ryota shoots for a double leg takedown but Masamune sprawls well. He's pushed Ryota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Date Masamune dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Masamune lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masamune, as that shot connected.
A combination from Ryota does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Ryota scores with a four punch combination!
Ryota darts in looking for a takedown but Masamune gets double underhooks and turns Ryota into the cage.
Ryota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masamune's corner calls for a 1-2. Masamune obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ryota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Masamune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ryota eats them both and turns towards Masamune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Masamune gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryota is working for takedown but Masamune is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ryota looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ryota changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masamune fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideaki Ryota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masamune lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Masamune connects with a jab.
Masamune lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Masamune has managed to clinch.
Ryota wants a takedown.
Masamune stops a takedown attempt from Ryota.

Masamune breaks the clinch.
Masamune dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masamune lands with a right hand.

Ryota gets tackled into the cage by Masamune. Masamune maintains the clinch.
Ryota is trying to pull guard but Masamune turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Masamune breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Masamune catches Ryota right on the button with a cross.
A head kick by Ryota misses
enabling Masamune to counter with a crisp jab.
Date Masamune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masamune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryota circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ryota has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masamune finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryota's head.
Masamune doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryota circles away.
Masamune tries to clinch but Ryota moves out of range.
Ryota feinted with a counter takedown.
Masamune works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masamune lands with a good body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryota or perhaps it was just good defense by Masamune, which made it look bad.
Hideaki Ryota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryota moves forwards but Masamune connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryota fails with a takedown attempt.
Masamune misses with a low kick as Ryota jumps back.
Masamune connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryota momentarily.
Ryota dives in for a single leg takedown but Masamune sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Masamune throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masamune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Masamune lands.
A jab from Masamune does it's job there.
Masamune swinging wildly here.
Masamune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryota drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masamune sprawls and moves away.
Ryota moves out of range as Masamune strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ryota decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Masamune looking for submissions off his back.

Ryota stands up and beckons Masamune to join him on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Masamune.
Ryota connects with a high kick.

Ryota looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Masamune!

Ryota stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice takedown defense from Masamune. No joy for Ryota on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Date Masamune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ryota wants to clinch up but Masamune keeps it at a distance.
Masamune throws out a counter right but Ryota avoids it with no problem.
Ryota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ryota with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masamune to score with a decent uppercut.
Masamune tried to score with a low kick but Ryota checks it.
Masamune connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryota. Ryota circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masamune.
A head kick misses from Ryota.
Masamune throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryota on the side of the head.
Masamune scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masamune tries to clinch there but Ryota circles away.
Masamune connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masamune feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryotas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masamune lands a nice hook to Ryota's body. Ryota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masamune lands with an overhand left.
Ryota throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masamune connects with a crisp jab.
Masamune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryota.
Masamune tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masamune lands with a nice combination. Ryota backs away looking to recover.
Masamune throws a combination that misses

and Ryota counters with a nice double leg into side control. Masamune won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A control attempt from Masamune but he's now mounted!
Masamune wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masamune tries to improve his position but instead Ryota has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryota is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hideaki Ryota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryota trying to control.
Masamune is trying to get back to his feet but Ryota has full control of the position and if anything, Masamune has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Masamune staying busy and making it hard for Ryota to control.
Masamune is trying to get back to his feet but Ryota has full control of the position and if anything, Masamune has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ryota has the hooks in. Masamune is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ryota is riding his opponent, not letting Masamune buck him off.
I really don't envy Masamune right now.

Ryota is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Masamune with him. Masamune is trying to defend but Ryota has an arm under the chin now! Masamune grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hideaki Ryota!
Our winner, Hideaki Ryota, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.