PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Henderson (ranked 1142 p4p, 1191 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 162 p4p, 168 weight class). Ruddo Ryokale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Henderson
vs
Ryokale

170 cm
31
165
18 - 17 - 2

160 cm
33
140
24 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ryan Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ryokale gets the takedown into side control.
Ryokale trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale wants to control for a moment but Henderson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ryokale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henderson defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson kicks Ryokale off and gets back to his feet.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Ryokale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Ryokale persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
Ryokale tests Henderson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Ryokale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryokale tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Ryokale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryokale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ryan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryokale moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henderson jabs Ryokale right on the nose. Ryokale blinks but takes it well.
Ryokale is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Ryokale.

Ryokale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ryokale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Ryokale working over Henderson with some ground and pound. Henderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ryokale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Ryokale seems content to control.
Henderson is trying to stand.
Ryokale trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.
Ryokale not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ryokale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ryokale misses with a head shot. Henderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ryokale trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Ryokale drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Henderson dives on top into guard.

Ryokale working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson wants to stand but Ryokale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryokale wants to clinch.
Ryokale misses with a body kick.
Ryokale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Ryokale saw that one coming.
Ryan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryokale tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Ryokale seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryokale doesn't seem phased though.
Ryokale throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryokale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Ryokale's body. Ryokale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Ryokale avoids it well.

Ryokale closes the distance and clinches.
Ryokale trying to stall but Henderson improves his position.

Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Ryan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Ryokale closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side

and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ryokale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryokale can do to turn this around?

Ryokale has his foot on Henderson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.

Ryokale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson wanted to stand there but Ryokale had control of the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale looking to control.

Ryokale has his foot on Henderson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.

Ryokale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Henderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ryokale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henderson on the side of the head.
Ryokale walks into a left hand.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Ryokale ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryokale at a distance.
Henderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Ryokale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruddo Ryokale.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryokale manages to avoid it.
Ryokale throws a fast counter high kick but Henderson manages to duck under it in time.
Henderson digs a good body shot into Ryokale's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson takes a swing at Ryokale's ribcage but misses.
Ryokale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Henderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ryokale dodges the punch combination from Henderson .
Ryokale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Ryan Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryokale, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ryokale.
Henderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ryokale to counter with a crisp jab.

Ryokale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Henderson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Ryokale throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Henderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryokale back to the cage. Henderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ryokale goes for a double leg but Henderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henderson continues to drive forward.
Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruddo Ryokale.
Ryokale ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Henderson looks to land a combination but Ryokale avoids it well.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Ryokale avoids them all with ease.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryokale manages to avoid it.
Ryokale dodges the punch combination from Henderson .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Ryokale's belly button to the back.
Henderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson jabs at Ryokale's body.
Henderson tests Ryokale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryokale.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryokale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Ryokale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryokale is just out of range.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a hook but Ryokale blocks it.
A punch combination from Ryokale misses.
Henderson catches Ryokale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henderson throws a poor cross that misses

and Ryokale moves into the clinch.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryokale won't allow it.
Ryokale is trying to break the clinch but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.

Ryokale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson . Those never looked like landing.
Ruddo Ryokale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryokale.
Ryokale appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ryokale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson sets himself, and Ryokale steps forward looking for the clinch! Henderson avoids it this time.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryokale throws out the jab.
Ryokale defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Ryokale misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Ryokale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
Ryokale tries to counter with a clinch but Henderson shakes him off and moves away.
Ryokale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryokale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Henderson !
Ryan Henderson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.