PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tight (ranked 628 p4p, 878 weight class) and Dave Handerson (ranked 89 p4p, 126 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tight
vs
Handerson

196 cm
27
280
8 - 0 - 0

198 cm
20
255
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Tight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Handerson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tight pushes Handerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tight prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Tight as the two fighters clinch.
Handerson has Tight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Handerson takes a shot to the head.
Handerson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tight is defending well.
Tony Tight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Handerson.
Handerson tries for a takedown but Tight manages to get underhooks.
Tight scores with a shoulder strike.
Tight stalls.
Tight prevents the takedown attempt.
Handerson is trying to push Tight away but Tight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tight gets underhooks to prevent Handerson's takedown attempt.
Tight avoiding damage.
Tight lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handerson backwards.
Tight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tight stalling.
Tight has Handerson pressed against the cage, preventing Handerson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tight.
Handerson is trying to push Tight away but Tight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Handerson is looking for a takedown.
Tight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Handerson.
Tight lands a shoulder strike.
Handerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Handerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Tight as the two fighters clinch.
Handerson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Handerson looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handerson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tight prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tight.
A hook to the body from Tight.
Tight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tight lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Tight.
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!
Tight stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tight stops a takedown attempt from Handerson.
Handerson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tight lands a body shot.
Handerson is trying to break the clinch but Tight has him pressed against the cage.
Handerson is trying to force a seperation but Tight has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tight is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tight has Handerson pressed against the cage.
Tight pushes Handerson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Handerson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handerson's efforts to push away.
Handerson being controlled against the cage.
Handerson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tight won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handerson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Handerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handerson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handerson misses with a hook. Tight ducked under it nicely.
Handerson missing with a left hand there. Tight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Tight instigates a clinch.
Tight works on Handerson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tight leaning against his opponent.
Handerson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tight stalling in the clinch.
Tight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Handerson up against the cage.
Tight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handerson, pushing him back against the cage.
Tight pushes Handerson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Handerson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tight fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Tight rushes Handerson and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Handerson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tight stalls.
Handerson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tight has double underhooks.
Handerson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tight controlling the action here for a moment.
Tight lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Tight.

Handerson gets tackled into the cage by Tight. Tight maintains the clinch.
Handerson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tight has him pressed against the cage.
Handerson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Handerson shoots and misses
and Tight counters with a nice uppercut.
Tony Tight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Handerson.
Tight wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Handerson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Handerson's head.

It looks like Dave Handerson has been cut.

Handerson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tight!

Tight sneaks out the side door and pushes Handerson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tony Tight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tight moves away.

Tight instigates a clinch.
Handerson wants a takedown but no success here.
Handerson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tight has double underhooks.
Handerson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Handerson is breathing heavily.
Tight lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tight as the two fighters clinch.
Handerson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Handerson goes for a takedown attempt but Tight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Handerson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tight finds it's way round the side to connect with Handerson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tight moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tight pushes Handerson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tight has Handerson pushed against the cage.
Handerson is trying to break the clinch but Tight has him pressed against the cage.
Tight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handerson backwards.
Handerson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tight won't allow it.
Tight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Handerson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from Tight as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tight.
Tight effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handerson is trying to force a seperation but Tight has the dominant position.
Handerson looking for a takedown.
Tight is leaning against Handerson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tight scores with a hook to the body.
Tight has Handerson pushed against the cage.
Tight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Tight.

Handerson tries to keep at a distance but Tight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tight effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Handerson dodges the punch combination from Tight.
Tight tries to clinch but Handerson is having none of it.

Tight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tony Tight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tight tries to land knees in the clinch but Handerson avoids the damage to the body.
Tight is pushing Handerson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Handerson is trying to break the clinch but Tight has him pressed against the cage.
Handerson wants to break free but Tight has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tight won't allow it.
Tight has Handerson pushed against the cage.
Tight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Handerson is trying to force a seperation but Tight has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight tries to land knees in the clinch but Handerson avoids the damage to the body.
Handerson has Tight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Handerson has had enough of the clinch but Tight keeps him there for the moment.
Tight is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Handerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Handerson can't get the takedown.
Tony Tight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Handerson.
Tight is struggling to control the position.
Tight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handerson's efforts to push away.
Handerson tries for a takedown but Tight manages to get underhooks.
Tight prevents Handerson from breaking the clinch.
Tight scores with a shot to the side of Handerson's head.
Tight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tight content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handerson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Handerson is looking for a takedown.
Handerson working hard to break the clinch.
Tight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handerson can do to turn this around?
Handerson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tight is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Tight.
The referee calls for Tight to work.
Handerson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tight is pressed up against the cage. Handerson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tight down to the mat. Tight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tight drives through and clinches with Handerson against the cage.
Tight controlling the action here for a moment.
Handerson tries to circle away but Tight has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight scores with a shot to the side of Handerson's head.
Handerson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Handerson letting Tight take a breather here.
Tight leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Tight.
Tight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handerson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Handerson.

Tight moves into range and clinches up with Handerson.
Tight lands with a light punch inside.
Tight presses Handerson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handerson goes for a takedown attempt but Tight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tight doesn't manage to clinch there - Handerson circles away.
Tight slips a jab from Handerson.

Tight darts in and clinches Handerson up against the cage.
Tight stalling the fight.
Tight cracks Handerson with a nice body shot.
Tight scores with a shot to the side of Handerson's head.
Tight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Handerson on the defensive, avoiding the knees 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!
Tight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handerson backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tight has Handerson pushed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tight clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Tight has Handerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Handerson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tight works on Handerson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handerson backwards.
Tight lands with a left to the head.
Handerson is looking for a takedown.
Tight trying to land knees to the body.
Tight stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson tries to break the clinch but Tight is controlling the position.
Handerson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Handerson working hard to break the clinch.
Tight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Handerson looking for a takedown.
Tony Tight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Handerson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tight leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tight for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Handerson can't break the clinch.
Tight has Handerson pressed against the cage.
Handerson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tight.
A short right from Tight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Tight to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Tight.

Tight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Handerson is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handerson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tight moves out of range of the strikes.
Tight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tight tries to clinch up but Handerson circles away and keeps his distance.
Handerson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Tight rushes Handerson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Handerson letting Tight take a breather here.
Handerson is trying to break the clinch but Tight has him pressed against the cage.
Handerson has had enough of the clinch but Tight keeps him there for the moment.
Handerson tries to circle away but Tight has him pinned against the cage.
Tight prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handerson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Tight - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tight cracks Handerson with a nice body shot.
Tight slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Tight - that landed with a thud.
Tight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handerson backwards.
Tight leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tight is working Handerson over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Tight.
Tight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handerson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tight won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Tight.
Still in the clinch, Tight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tight stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tight.
Tight slowing the pace effectively.
Tight pushes Handerson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Handerson wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Tight.
Handerson wants a takedown.

Tight drops Handerson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Handerson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Handerson is rocked!

Tight drops Handerson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Handerson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Handerson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tight finish him?
Tight throws a big uppercut that drops Handerson! More strikes from Tight and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Handerson lies dazed against the cage as Tight celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Tight!
Tony Tight retains his heavyweight title!
Tony Tight looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Respect to my opponent but I'm on another level. These guys just can't handle what I bring to the table. This belt is staying right here for a long long time. '.