PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Hamasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Ricester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricester comes into a darkened arena with his song building. War Vince DiCola kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Barry Hamasaki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Toni Ricester's chin.

Hamasaki
vs
Ricester

180 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
178 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Hamasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Ricester!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamasaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hamasaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Ricester, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hamasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ricester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hamasaki. No joy for Ricester on that attempt.
Barry Hamasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Ricester.
Hamasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ricester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hamasaki circles away.
Hamasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ricester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ricester looks gassed!
Ricester shoots in but no luck this time.
Hamasaki lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Hamasaki scores with a body shot.
Hamasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamasaki lands a nice hook to Ricester's body. Ricester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hamasaki tries to land a front kick but Ricester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ricester is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hamasaki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ricester.
Hamasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hamasaki lands a slapping body shot.
Hamasaki throws a one two combo.
A punch lands to the side of Ricester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hamasaki lands a slapping body shot.
Hamasaki lands a jab to Ricester's midsection.
Hamasaki digs a good hook to Ricester's body.
Ricester drops his hands momentarily and Hamasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Hamasaki scores with a four punch combination!
Hamasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hamasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ricester avoids the head kick by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki lands a right hook to the body.
Hamasaki punishes Ricester's body with a nice straight punch.
Hamasaki thuds a left hand into Ricester's body.
Hamasaki lands a nice shot that snaps Ricester's head back.
Ricester gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hamasaki.
Barry Hamasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hamasaki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hamasaki is looking to wear down Ricester with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hamasaki lands with a good body shot.
Hamasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ricester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hamasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hamasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamasaki punishes Ricester's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki scores with a body shot.
Hamasaki scores with a jab to the head.
Ricester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamasaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hamasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hamasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Hamasaki lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hamasaki lands with a straight right. Ricester didn't see that one coming.
Hamasaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hamasaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ricester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hamasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Hamasaki thuds a left hand into Ricester's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hamasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ricester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hamasaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamasaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ricester momentarily.
Hamasaki cracks a nice hook into Ricester's ribs.
Hamasaki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hamasaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricester at a distance.
Ricester has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hamasaki connects with a looping right hand.
Hamasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hamasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ricester ducks right into an uppercut from Hamasaki.
Danga de danga de dang - Hamasaki scores with a four punch combination!
Hamasaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ricester backs up against the cage.
Hamasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Ricester gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hamasaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ricester has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamasaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ricester working for a triangle but Hamasaki defends it easily.
Hamasaki controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ricester has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamasaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamasaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hamasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricester is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ricester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Ricester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Hamasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Hamasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ricester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hamasaki digs a good hook to Ricester's body.
Hamasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hamasaki lands a two punch combo.
Hamasaki is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hamasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Barry Hamasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Ricester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hamasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamasaki dips to his left and cracks Ricester with an uppercut!
Hamasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Hamasaki - just one landing.
Hamasaki lands a right hook to the body.
Hamasaki tests Ricester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ricester is breathing heavily.
Hamasaki lands a right hook to the body.
Hamasaki connects with the punch.
Hamasaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ricester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki connects with the punch.
Hamasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Hamasaki throws a shot to the body.
Hamasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricester can do to turn this around?
Hamasaki digs a good body shot into Ricester's ribs.
Hamasaki lands with a hook. Ricester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hamasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ricester doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamasaki scores with a hook to the body. Ricester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hamasaki lands a jab-cross combination.
Hamasaki lands a jab to Ricester's midsection.
Hamasaki misses with a low kick.
Hamasaki punishes Ricester's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki lands a jab-cross combination.
Hamasaki lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamasaki scores with a body shot.
Hamasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamasaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricester is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hamasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Ricester's head.
Hamasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ricester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hamasaki lands a nice hook to Ricester's body. Ricester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hamasaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ricester momentarily.
Hamasaki scores with a body shot.
Hamasaki connects with a body shot.
Hamasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ricester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hamasaki lands a jab.
Hamasaki throws a low kick, looking for Ricester's leg but Ricester calmly moves out of range.
Hamasaki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ricester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hamasaki digs a good hook to Ricester's body.
Ricester blocks a head kick by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki scores with a jab. Ricester acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ricester takes one to the side of the head.
Hamasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hamasaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hamasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hamasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Ricester off the cage and back into rage.
Hamasaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Hamasaki misses with a kick to the body.
Hamasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Hamasaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamasaki misses with a leg kick.
Hamasaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hamasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hamasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamasaki lands a nice hook to Ricester's body. Ricester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ricester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hamasaki throws a shot to the body.
Hamasaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ricester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamasaki lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki cracks a nice hook into Ricester's ribs.
Ricester needs to keep his hands up - Hamasaki had a free shot at his head there.
Ricester on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hamasaki scores with a body shot.
Hamasaki lands a jab to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hamasaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hamasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamasaki cracks Ricester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good exchange - Hamasaki coming out on top.
Ricester takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hamasaki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Ricester blocks the leg kick.
Hamasaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hamasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Ricester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hamasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Hamasaki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ricester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hamasaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hamasaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Ricester is rocked!
Hamasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Ricester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ricester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hamasaki cracks a nice hook into Ricester's ribs.
Ricester checks the leg kick.
Hamasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Hamasaki cracks Ricester with a right hand to the side of the head.
Toni Ricester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ricester has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ricester is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamasaki finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamasaki scores with a three punch combo!
Hamasaki throws a combination. Ricester tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hamasaki lands a two punch combo.
Hamasaki lands a jab-cross combination.
Hamasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ricester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ricester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki cracks a nice hook into Ricester's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ricester blocks a head kick by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hamasaki lands a right hook to the body.
Ricester seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hamasaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ricester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body punch from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ricester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hamasaki throws a one two combo.
Hamasaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hamasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamasaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hamasaki cracks a nice hook into Ricester's ribs.
Hamasaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hamasaki punishes Ricester's body with a nice straight punch.
Hamasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Hamasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barry Hamasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamasaki scores with a jab.
Hamasaki lands a two punch combo.
Hamasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hamasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Hamasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Ricester should have avoided that one.
Ricester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ricester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left and a right from Hamasaki both land. Nice combination.
Ricester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hamasaki punishes Ricester's body with a nice straight punch.
Ricester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hamasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamasaki lands with a good body shot.
Hamasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ricester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hamasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ricester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hamasaki.
Hamasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricester is able to avoid easily.
Ricester doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamasaki circles away.
Hamasaki throws a one two combo.
Hamasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hamasaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hamasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Hamasaki connects with a body shot.
Hamasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamasaki with a jab.
Hamasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hamasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Hamasaki connects with a jab.
Hamasaki cracks a nice hook into Ricester's ribs.
Hamasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamasaki connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki punishes Ricester's body with a nice straight punch.
Hamasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hamasaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ricester drops his hands momentarily and Hamasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hamasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ricester doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Hamasaki tests Ricester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamasaki thumps Ricester with a low kick.
Ricester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ricester with a poor takedown
and Ricester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hamasaki lands a nice looking body kick.
Ricester takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ricester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamasaki throws a combination. Ricester tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ricester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hamasaki scores with a body shot.
Toni Ricester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamasaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ricester blocks the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Hamasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamasaki 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Hamasaki!