PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toni Ricester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Tiyrikan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricester's entrance music is War Vince DiCola. A fine choice. Mr Tiyrikan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Toni Ricester's chin.

Ricester
vs
Tiyrikan

190 cm
25
152 lbs
6 - 16 - 0

178 cm
25
148 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toni Ricester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Tiyrikan!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ricester throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tiyrikan was covering up waiting for the punch and Ricester finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Tiyrikan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ricester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ricester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ricester is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ricester pushing down on Tiyrikan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tiyrikan tries to get to full guard but Ricester has control of the leg.

Ricester is working for a kimura but Tiyrikan is defending it quite comfortably.

Ricester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tiyrikan tries to roll over but Ricester keeps him under control.

Ricester is looking for a kimura but Tiyrikan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ricester to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ricester seems to be working for a kimura but Tiyrikan defends the submission attempt.

Ricester is trying to work for a kimura but Tiyrikan is defending well.
Tiyrikan is trying to control but can't.
Tiyrikan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tiyrikan is trying to maintain the position but Ricester is very close to passing his half guard.
Tiyrikan is pressing down on Ricester's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ricester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiyrikan working a defensive guard here.

Ricester drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricester jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Tiyrikan looking for a guillotine here but Ricester defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ricester drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricester jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ricester is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Ricester thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricester is pushing down on Tiyrikan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiyrikan is fighting to maintain full guard but Ricester has managed to sneak the leg through.

Ricester 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.
Tiyrikan tries to roll over but Ricester keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyrikan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ricester drops back looking for a leg! Tiyrikan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tiyrikan manages to kick Ricester off! Ricester jumps back into Tiyrikan's guard.
Tiyrikan controls Ricester momentarily but Ricester frees himself.

Ricester drops back looking for a leg! Tiyrikan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tiyrikan manages to kick Ricester off! Ricester jumps back into Tiyrikan's guard.

Tiyrikan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ricester defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricester stands and throws Tiyrikan's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Ricester is trying to get an arm triangle but Tiyrikan is defending well.

Ricester is trying to get an arm triangle but Tiyrikan is defending well.
Tiyrikan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ricester's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tiyrikan wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ricester is looking for a kimura but Tiyrikan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ricester to get the leverage.

Tiyrikan looking for submissions off his back.
Tiyrikan looks gassed!
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!

Ricester is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiyrikan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ricester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Toni Ricester will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ricester shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Ricester wants to work for an arm triangle but Tiyrikan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ricester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tiyrikan is just riding it out for now. Ricester eventually gives up the hold.
Ricester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Ricester is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiyrikan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ricester.

Ricester is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tiyrikan sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ricester is working for a kimura but Tiyrikan is defending it quite comfortably.
Tiyrikan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ricester's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ricester's back!

Tiyrikan is looking for the choke from the back position but Ricester is controlling his hands well.
Ricester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Tiyrikan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ricester has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Tiyrikan looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tiyrikan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ricester knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ricester for a finish.
Tiyrikan is breathing heavily.
Ricester is trying to get back to his feet but Tiyrikan has full control of the position and if anything, Ricester has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ricester showing good submission defense here.
Ricester looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Tiyrikan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ricester defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Tiyrikan has his opponent's back but Ricester is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Tiyrikan.

Ricester shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tiyrikan napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Ricester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiyrikan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Ricester tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ricester tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tiyrikan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Ricester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Ricester is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tiyrikan tries to roll over but Ricester keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ricester is working for a submission of some sort.

Tiyrikan is defending against the submission attempts here by Ricester.
Ricester wants to pass the guard but Tiyrikan is defending well.
Tiyrikan works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiyrikan trying to control the position.

Tiyrikan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mr Tiyrikan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ricester shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Ricester is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tiyrikan defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Tiyrikan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ricester is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiyrikan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ricester.
Tiyrikan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiyrikan.
Ricester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tiyrikan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tiyrikan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tiyrikan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ricester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ricester stands and throws Tiyrikan's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Ricester tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Ricester tries for a kimura but Tiyrikan is defending well.

Ricester looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ricester tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tiyrikan's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyrikan is trying to get back to half guard.

Ricester is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tiyrikan has escaped the position, nice work there.

Ricester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiyrikan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiyrikan regains half guard.

Ricester is working for a kimura but Tiyrikan is defending it quite comfortably.
Tiyrikan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

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

Ricester thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ricester postures up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tiyrikan is looking for a triangle but Ricester pushes his legs off easily.

Ricester drops back looking for a leg! Tiyrikan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tiyrikan manages to kick Ricester off! Ricester jumps back into Tiyrikan's guard.

Ricester is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ricester drops back looking for a leg! Tiyrikan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tiyrikan manages to kick Ricester off! Ricester jumps back into Tiyrikan's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ricester drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricester jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toni Ricester.
I think Ricester has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toni Ricester!