PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitriy Boyko struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Riggins
vs
Boyko

188 cm
19
193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Riggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dmitriy Boyko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riggins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boyko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Riggins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riggins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyko is keeping the position for now.
Riggins is in close to Boyko's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Boyko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riggins thows a big elbow that misses.
Riggins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riggins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riggins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riggins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boyko's head.
Riggins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggins tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyko is retaining full guard.
Boyko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Riggins is pushing down on Boyko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boyko is fighting to maintain full guard but Riggins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Riggins working over Boyko with some ground and pound. Boyko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riggins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Riggins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Riggins connects with a nice short shot to Boyko's temple.
Riggins is nestled in close to Boyko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riggins lands a nice short elbow.

Riggins is looking for a kimura but Boyko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riggins to get the leverage.
Riggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Riggins there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riggins lands a nice short elbow.
Riggins working Boyko over with strikes.
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!
Nice strikes from Riggins there.
Boyko taking some punishment here, with Riggins in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko has hold of Riggins's hands but Riggins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riggins is thwarting Boyko's attempts to control the position.
Riggins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Riggins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Riggins connects with a nice short shot to Boyko's temple.

Boyko is defending against the submission attempts here by Riggins.
Boyko trying to control here.
Riggins lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyko keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Riggins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Riggins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Riggins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Riggins connects with a nice short shot to Boyko's temple.
Riggins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Riggins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Riggins.
Riggins slips a nice elbow through Boyko's hands, connecting with Boyko's forehead.
Riggins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Riggins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Riggins controlling the pace.
Riggins passes to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riggins working the ground and pound from side control.
Riggins working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boyko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Riggins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Riggins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riggins passes Boyko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Riggins is trying to control. Boyko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boyko has hold of Riggins's hands but Riggins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riggins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Riggins working Boyko over with strikes.
Riggins is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boyko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Riggins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boyko is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Riggins.
Riggins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggins working Boyko over with strikes.
Riggins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Riggins working the head and body with strikes.
Riggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riggins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Riggins drops an elbow to the side of Boyko's head.
Boyko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riggins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Riggins slips a nice elbow through Boyko's hands, connecting with Boyko's forehead.
Riggins lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins wants to take a breather but Boyko is having none of it.
Riggins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Riggins working Boyko over with strikes.
Riggins working over Boyko with some ground and pound. Boyko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riggins lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riggins working Boyko over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggins lands strikes from half guard.
Boyko has hold of Riggins's hands but Riggins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riggins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Riggins working the head and body with strikes.
Riggins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riggins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins is nestled in close to Boyko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Riggins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boyko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riggins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boyko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riggins scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Riggins connects with a nice short shot to Boyko's temple.
Riggins working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Riggins.
Riggins winds up and cracks Boyko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Riggins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Riggins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Riggins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Riggins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyko can do to turn this around?
Riggins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riggins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boyko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Boyko looking for submissions off his back.
Riggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boyko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riggins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Riggins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boyko trying to control but Riggins postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boyko has hold of Riggins's hands but Riggins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riggins is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Riggins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Riggins scores a takedown into full mount!
Riggins lands a nice shot to the head.
Riggins with the ground and pound from mount.
Riggins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boyko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riggins lands a heavy elbow.
Boyko tries to lock up and control but Riggins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riggins with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Riggins lands a heavy elbow.

Boyko is rocked!
Riggins lands a big elbow - Boyko is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Boyko is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tim Riggins!