PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideaki Ryota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Alberto Spinetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryota comes to the cage accompanied by Kabuki Gomen-Jyo by Wadaiko Matsuriza. Luis Alberto Spinetta will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ryota
vs
Alberto Spinetta

170 cm
21
166 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 - 5 - 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, Luis Alberto Spinetta!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryota stuffs the takedown.

Spinetta closes the distance and pushes Ryota back into the cage.
Spinetta trying to land knees to the body.
Ryota has had enough of the clinch but Spinetta keeps him there for the moment.

Spinetta wants the takedown. Ryota is fighting it off but Spinetta persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ryota's guard against the cage.
Spinetta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spinetta tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryota is retaining full guard.
Spinetta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryota. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spinetta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Spinetta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryota is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinetta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinetta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Spinetta stands up over Ryota, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryota being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryota looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryota, not yet.
Spinetta with a flurry of punches that miss.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Ryota manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Spinetta stalling.
Spinetta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryota is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Spinetta breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinetta tries for a takedown but Ryota sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ryota looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hideaki Ryota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Alberto Spinetta.
Ryota misses with a takedown
and Spinetta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ryota is breathing heavily.
Ryota tries to clinch but Spinetta is having none of it.
Ryota definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Spinetta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ryota is trying to defend but Spinetta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Spinetta controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinetta with the ground and pound but Ryota uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Spinetta won't allow Ryota to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryota can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spinetta controls the pace.
Spinetta scoring with some ground and pound.
Spinetta stays in close to Ryota's body and controls the position.
Spinetta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spinetta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spinetta tries to stand but Ryota is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spinetta leaning against his opponent.
Spinetta misses with a knee strike.

Spinetta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryota leaves Spinetta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spinetta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spinetta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryota pinned against the cage. Ryota gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Alberto Spinetta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Spinetta drives through with a takedown into Ryota's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Ryota throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spinetta wanted to stand there but Ryota had control of the position.
Spinetta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ryota has his foot on Spinetta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spinetta works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Spinetta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Spinetta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryota might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spinetta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Ryota wants to control from the top but Spinetta keeps moving.
Ryota is working Spinetta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spinetta keeping moving, preventing Ryota from controlling successfully.
Ryota takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

Spinetta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spinetta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryota shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spinetta sprawls well. Spinetta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryota gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinetta shoots in but no luck this time.
Spinetta shoots in and drives through. Ryota sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Spinetta.
Spinetta shoots in for a double leg but Ryota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hideaki Ryota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Alberto Spinetta.
Spinetta darts in looking for a takedown but Ryota gets double underhooks and turns Spinetta into the cage.
Spinetta shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryota sprawls well. He's pushed Spinetta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Spinetta closes the distance and pushes Ryota back into the cage.
Spinetta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ryota walks away with a smile on his face. Spinetta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryota tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spinetta swivels and escapes.
Spinetta works over Ryota's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinetta moves away from the strike by Ryota.
Spinetta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spinetta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryota as he avoids it easily.
Ryota feinted with a counter takedown.

Spinetta instigates a clinch.
Ryota tries to circle away but Spinetta has him pinned against the cage.
Ryota tries to pull guard but Spinetta holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryota drops back down to his feet.
Spinetta keeps control of Ryota as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spinetta has Ryota pressed against the cage, preventing Ryota from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Spinetta pulls Ryota into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryota preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Alberto Spinetta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Spinetta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ryota eats them both and turns towards Spinetta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spinetta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryota as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Ryota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spinetta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryota.
Ryota gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spinetta counters with a three punch combo that has Ryota backing up. Ryota nods at Spinetta to acknowledge the strikes.

Spinetta has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinetta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryota smiles and moves away.

Spinetta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ryota's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryota can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spinetta controls the pace.
Spinetta wants to pass the guard but Ryota is keeping the position.
Ryota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spinetta is one step ahead there.
Spinetta is stalling in the full guard.
Spinetta tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryota is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spinetta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryota's head.
Ryota trying to keep a closed guard but Spinetta is proving a slippery customer.
Spinetta postures up in Ryota's guard and throws a big left but Ryota blocks it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spinetta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryota tries to avoid it but Spinetta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryota to the ground. Ryota escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hideaki Ryota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Alberto Spinetta.
Ryota stuffs the takedown.
Spinetta fails to land the takedown.
Ryota misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinetta shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spinetta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryota tries to close the distance and clinch but Spinetta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Spinetta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryota tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spinetta smiles and moves away.
Spinetta lands with a shot to the body.
Spinetta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Spinetta closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinetta leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spinetta fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Spinetta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Spinetta gets a clinch.
Spinetta goes for a takedown attempt but Ryota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryota looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinetta is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryota dives in and grabs Spinetta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spinetta pushes down on Ryota's head and hops out.
Spinetta fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Alberto Spinetta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spinetta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Alberto Spinetta!
Hideaki Ryota spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you fans for your support!'.