Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 07, 2023

#R1#
Ibragimov Ii fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tight! But no joy.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ibragimov Ii.
Tight is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tight takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ibragimov Ii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ibragimov Ii landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ibragimov Ii working the ground and pound from side control.
Tight takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibragimov Ii lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tight is trying to get back to half guard.
Ibragimov Ii working away.
Ibragimov Ii 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.
Ibragimov Ii in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Tight gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
A nice elbow there by Ibragimov Ii.
Ibragimov Ii landing strikes from the mount.
Tight is looking to improve his position but Ibragimov Ii isn't that keen on the idea.
Tight wants to control but Ibragimov Ii is having none of it.
Ibragimov Ii fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #CUT#It looks like Tony Tight has been cut.
Ibragimov Ii avoids the attempt from Tight to control.
Ibragimov Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee warns Tight that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ibragimov Ii cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#Tight is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for Ibragimov Ii! That's really hurt Tight and he's turned his back - Ibragimov Ii keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Ibragimov Ii jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Ibragimov Ii!
Our winner, Maxim Ibragimov Ii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 29:Night Champions 2
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Tight is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maan! But no joy.
Tight misses with an uppercut.
Tight lands the left hand.#CL#
Tight clinches up against the cage.
Maan working hard to break the clinch.
Maan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Maan.
Tight goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Maan manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Tight closes the distance but Maan moves to the side
and Maan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tony Tight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tight tries to clinch up
and Maan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maan! But no joy.#CL#
Tight has Maan up against the cage in a clinch.
Tight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maan blocks a body shot from Tight.
Tight blocks a body shot from Maan.
Maan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Tight lands with a short shot to the head.
Tight taking a breather.
Maan throws a head punch that misses.
Tight is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Tight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tight digs a right hand into Maan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maan's gas tank.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tight will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maan up against the cage.
The referee calls for Tight to work.
Tight stalling against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tight gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Tight.
Maan keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Tight tries to clinch up but Maan circles away and keeps his distance.
Maan connects with a jab.
Maan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maan! But no joy.
Tight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Tight rushes Maan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maan's coach down at BKC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Maan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch but Maan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Maan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tight is looking to clinch but Maan is avoiding it.
Tight tries to clinch but Maan moves out of range.
Maan is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Tight darts in and clinches Maan up against the cage.
Maan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tight.
Maan lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maan has had enough of the clinch but Tight keeps him there for the moment.
Tight prevents a body shot from Maan.
Tight holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tight looking to slow down the pace here.
Maan tries to throw a body punch but Tight avoids it by throwing Maan back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Maan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tight connects with a crisp jab.
Maan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Tight backs off Maan throws a huge counter combo but Tight manages to avoid it all.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch but Maan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tight lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1##CL#
Tight moves into the clinch.
Maan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Maan.
Maan tries a body shot but Tight blocks it.
Maan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tight scores with a shot to the side of Maan's head.
Maan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tony Tight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Maan.
Tight swings wildly with an uppercut but Maan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maan scores with a shot to the side of Tight's head.
Maan misses with a body punch.
Maan misses with some punches. #T2#
Maan tries to throw a body punch but Tight avoids it by throwing Maan back against the cage.
Maan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tight's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maan.
Tight prevents a body shot from Maan.
Tight misses with a punch on the inside.
Maan misses with a punch to the body.
Maan tries to work over Tight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tight looking to slow down the pace here.
Tight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maan up against the cage.
Tight is working Maan over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maan misses with a knee strike.
Maan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tight backwards. #BC2#
Maan manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Tight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tight darts in trying to clinch
enabling Maan to counter with a crisp jab.
Tight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maan throws a big counter head kick but Tight avoids it with no problem.
Tight wants to clinch up but Maan keeps it at a distance.
Tight looks to clinch
and Maan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Maan. Beautiful body shot.
Tight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Maan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tight.
As Tight backs off Maan throws a huge counter combo but Tight manages to avoid it all.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Tight takes the fight into the clinch.
Maan scores with a shot to the side of Tight's head.
Maan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maan up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maan lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Maan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Tight throws out a loose jab but Maan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tony Tight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tight tries to clinch but Maan is having none of it.
Tight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tight misses with a jab to the body
and Tight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maan ducks under a wild hook from Tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tight tries to clinch up.
Tight throws a looping overhand right but Maan ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Tight tries to clinch but Maan moves out of range.
A nice side step and Maan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maan throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maan keeps the fight on the outside.
Maan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tight wants to clinch up but Maan keeps it at a distance.
Tight wants to clinch.
Maan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tight doesn't seem bothered though.
Tight tries to clinch but Maan moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maan throws a right and a left that Tight avoids nicely.
Tight closes the distance but Maan moves to the side
and Maan counters with a three punch combo that has Tight backing up. Tight nods at Maan to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tight. Maan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maan feints a counter leg kick.
Maan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Tight tries to clinch
and Maan counters with a three punch combo that has Tight backing up. Tight nods at Maan to acknowledge the strikes.
Tight wants to clinch
and Maan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tight looks to clinch
and Maan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tight is looking to clinch.
Maan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tight looks to land a combination. Maan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tight wants to clinch up but Maan keeps it at a distance.
Maan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tight missing with a left hand there. Maan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4##CL#
Maan tries to keep at a distance but Tight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maan lands a right hand.
Maan misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maan is trying to force a seperation but Tight has the dominant position.
Tight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maan tries to throw a body punch but Tight avoids it by throwing Maan back against the cage.
Tight prevents a body shot from Maan.
Maan misses with a body punch.
Tight lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tight looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Maan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Maan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Tight tries to clinch up.
Maan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tight tries to clinch up.
The Maan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tight tries to clinch up
and Maan counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight tries to clinch up.
Maan thinks about the counter body kick.
Tight tries to clinch up.
Maan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Tight closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maan counters with a straight right hand.
Tight doesn't manage to clinch there - Maan circles away.
Maan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tight.
Maan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tight tries to clinch but Maan is having none of it.
Tight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tight tries to clinch
and Maan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Tight backs off Maan throws a huge counter combo but Tight manages to avoid it all.
Tight closes the distance but Maan moves to the side
and Maan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tight tries to clinch there but Maan circles away.
A little jabbing left from Maan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tight closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tight tries to clinch but Maan moves out of range. #T3##CL#
Tight moves into the clinch successfully.
Maan stalls.
Maan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maan lands a left hand.
Maan misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tight.
Maan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maan misses with a punch to the body.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maan tries to break free but Tight pushes him back against the cage.
Maan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Tight.
Tight misses with the head strike.
Tight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maan pushes Tight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Maan breaks from the clinch.
Maan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tight doesn't manage to clinch there - Maan circles away.
Tight just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Maan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Maan dominated that fourth round.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Maan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tight darts in trying to clinch
and Maan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tight has Maan pressed against the cage.
Tight misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Maan misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Tight.
Maan misses with a punch to the body.
Tight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maan tries a body shot but Tight blocks it.
Maan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maan throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Maan.
Maan throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maan as Tight tries to tie him up.
Maan tries a body shot but Tight blocks it.
Maan lands a nice shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tight blocking some punches. #T2#
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maan lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Maan.
Maan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Maan.
Tight prevents a body shot from Maan.
Tight misses with the head strike.
Maan lands a right hand.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maan misses with a body punch.
Maan is leaning against Tight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maan gets through Tight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maan throws a head punch that misses.
Maan lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Maan digs a right hand into Tight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tight's gas tank. #BC2#
Maan breaks from the clinch.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tight tries to clinch but Maan moves away
and Maan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maan counters with a nice uppercut.
The Maan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Maan. That snapped Tight's head back.
Tight wants to clinch.
Maan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Tight tries to clinch but Maan moves out of range.
Maan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tony Tight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Tight.
Maan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Tight does no damage.
Maan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maan circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Maan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Maan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Maan!
The Maan is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: HFC 25:Tight vs Handerson
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1##CL#
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. #T1#
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!#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
Handerson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
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. #CL#
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.#R2##CL#
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. #CL#
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. #T1#
Tight avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Tight.#CL#
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.#CUT#It looks like Dave Handerson has been cut.#TD2#
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.#T2#
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.#CL#
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. #T3##CL#
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.#T4#
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.#CL#
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.#R3#
Handerson dodges the punch combination from Tight.
Tight tries to clinch but Handerson is having none of it. #CL#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #CL#
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.#T3#
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.#CL#
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.#T4#
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.#CL#
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.#R4##CL#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
Tight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Handerson is looking for a takedown.#T2#
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. #CL#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #KD#
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!#ROC#Handerson is rocked!#KD#
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. '.

Event: HFC 22:Sage vs Thompson 2
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Tight slips a straight right by Kuznecov.
Kuznecov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tight tries to clinch but Kuznecov is having none of it.
Kuznecov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznecov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznecov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tight.#CL#
Tight closes the distance and clinches.
Tight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuznecov can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov blocks an uppercut.
Tight gets through Kuznecov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznecov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuznecov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tony Tight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egor Kuznecov.#T1#
Tight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuznecov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tight.
Kuznecov can't get the takedown.
Tight gets underhooks to prevent Kuznecov's takedown attempt.
Tight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tight.
Tight is pressed up against the cage. Kuznecov 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 is looking to clinch but Kuznecov is avoiding it.
Kuznecov tries to bum rush Tight with a series of wild strikes but Tight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Kuznecov looks to land a right hand but Tight moved out of range.
Tony Tight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznecov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznecov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tight defends it well.
Tight doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznecov circles away.
Kuznecov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tight defends it well.
Tight moves in looking to clinch but Kuznecov pushes him off.
Kuznecov misses with a takedown attempt
and Tight counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Tight moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Tight. #BC2#
Kuznecov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznecov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznecov looks winded!
Kuznecov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznecov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuznecov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tight.
Tight doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznecov circles away. #T3#
Tight tries to clinch but Kuznecov is having none of it.
Tight is looking to clinch.
Tight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tight tries to clinch up.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznecov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Tight pushes Kuznecov up against the cage in a clinch.
Tight trying to land knees to the body.
Tight tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuznecov avoids the damage to the body.
Tight trying to control the position but instead, Kuznecov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tight into the cage.
Tight lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Tight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tight cracks Kuznecov with a nice body shot.
Tight digs a right hand underneath Kuznecov's ribcage. Kuznecov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tight.#BC2#
Kuznecov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tight tries to clinch up.
Tight tries to clinch but Kuznecov is having none of it.
Tight tries to clinch but Kuznecov moves out of range.
Kuznecov feints the counter takedown.
Tight tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Kuznecov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznecov is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tight dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznecov.
A swing and a miss from Kuznecov.
Tight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznecov.
Tight lands a nice looking body shot.
Tight closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Kuznecov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tight's guard.

Tight wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznecov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Egor Kuznecov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznecov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tight defends it well.
Kuznecov throws a looping overhand right but Tight ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Kuznecov misses with a takedown
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 Egor Kuznecov.
Tight tries to clinch but Kuznecov moves out of range.
Kuznecov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tony Tight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Tight gets a clinch.
Kuznecov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuznecov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuznecov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuznecov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tight.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznecov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tight wants to clinch
and Kuznecov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tight is looking to clinch but Kuznecov is avoiding it.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznecov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tight scores with 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!
Tight closes the distance but Kuznecov moves to the side
and Kuznecov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznecov throws an off balance right hand
and Tight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Kuznecov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Kuznecov 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 wants to get back to his feet but Kuznecov is dominant here and he's now got Tight's back!
Tight is trying to get back to his feet but Kuznecov has full control of the position and if anything, Tight has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kuznecov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Tight is trying to stand back up.
Tight trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Kuznecov has good solid back control here.
Kuznecov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kuznecov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kuznecov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Tony Tight has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tight is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kuznecov is working the ground and pound. Can Tight escape?
Kuznecov cracks Tight with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Tight from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Egor Kuznecov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Tight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Kuznecov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tight.
Kuznecov shoots in and drives through. Tight sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Tight.
It looked like Tight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznecov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tight wants to clinch
and Kuznecov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tight moves in looking to clinch but Kuznecov pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznecov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tight.
Tight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznecov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuznecov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tight is looking to clinch but Kuznecov is avoiding it. #T1#
Tight moves in looking to clinch but Kuznecov pushes him off.
Kuznecov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tight defends it well.
Tight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznecov.
Tight cracks Kuznecov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Kuznecov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tight doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#Tony Tight's cut is getting worse.
Kuznecov has his takedown stuffed
and Tight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznecov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznecov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tight defends it well.
A punch lands to the side of Kuznecov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuznecov misses with a takedown
and Tight counters with a straight right hand.
Tony Tight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egor Kuznecov.
Kuznecov misses with a takedown
and Tight counters with a left to the body.
Kuznecov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Kuznecov misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Tight counters by clinching up.
Kuznecov is trying to force a seperation but Tight has the dominant position.
Kuznecov tries for a takedown but Tight manages to get underhooks.
Kuznecov looking for a takedown.
Tight misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Tight.
Kuznecov takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tight digs a right hand underneath Kuznecov's ribcage. Kuznecov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Tight. #T3#
Tight gets through Kuznecov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tight stalls.
Tight scores with a hook to the body.
Tight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuznecov is defending well for now.
Tight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kuznecov tries to break free but Tight pushes him back against the cage.
Tight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tight stops a takedown attempt from Kuznecov.
Tight misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Kuznecov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tight prevents the takedown attempt.
Tight is struggling to control the position.
Tight can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznecov controls the action.
Tight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuznecov up against the cage.
Tight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznecov avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tight gets underhooks to prevent Kuznecov's takedown attempt.
Kuznecov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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 Tony Tight's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##CL#
Tight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuznecov wants to get back to striking at distance but Tight won't allow it.
Tight looking to stall.
Tight working aggressively here.
Tight is pressed up against the cage. Kuznecov 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 tries to clinch there but Kuznecov circles away.
Tight is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov lands with a straight right. Tight didn't see that one coming.
Kuznecov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznecov on the side of the head.
Tight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznecov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznecov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tight doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznecov circles away.
Tight wants to clinch.
Tight connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuznecov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tight throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Kuznecov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tight tries to clinch but Kuznecov moves out of range.
Kuznecov keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Tight gets caught flat footed, as Kuznecov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kuznecov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznecov postures up.
Tight wants to get back to his feet but Kuznecov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuznecov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Kuznecov is working Tight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kuznecov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuznecov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tight wants to clinch.
Kuznecov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tight is looking to counter the offense by Kuznecov and move into the clinch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuznecov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznecov lands with a nice body punch.
Tight tries to clinch up but Kuznecov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznecov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznecov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznecov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Tight darts in and clinches Kuznecov up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tight misses with the head strike.
Kuznecov tries for a takedown but Tight manages to get underhooks.
Tight misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Egor Kuznecov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Tight'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Tight misses with a double jab.
Tight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuznecov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tight.
Tight doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznecov circles away.
And Kuznecov tries to counter it with a takedown but Tight pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuznecov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznecov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tight momentarily.
Kuznecov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Tight fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Kuznecov tries to counter it with a takedown but Tight pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznecov throws a hook but Tight avoids it easily.
Tight tries to counter by clinching up but Kuznecov breaks away and moves out of range.
Tight tests Kuznecov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznecov throws out the jab.
A big right from Kuznecov misses.
Kuznecov shoots in for a takedown but Tight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tony Tight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznecov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Tight to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznecov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kuznecov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Kuznecov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tight appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tight tries to clinch up.
Kuznecov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuznecov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tight wants to clinch.
A jab from Kuznecov misses.
Tight moves in looking to clinch but Kuznecov pushes him off.
Kuznecov feints the counter takedown.
Tight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tight is looking to clinch but Kuznecov is avoiding it.
Kuznecov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Kuznecov connects with a right hand. Tight shakes it off.
Tight tries to clinch but Kuznecov moves out of range.
Tight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tight wants to clinch up but Kuznecov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznecov with a poor takedown
and Kuznecov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tony Tight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egor Kuznecov.
Tight wants to clinch.
Tight tries to clinch but Kuznecov is having none of it.
Kuznecov feints the counter takedown.
Kuznecov swings widly with a right hand
and Tight counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Kuznecov is rocked!#T4#
Tight slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuznecov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznecov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tight.
Tight tries to clinch up but Kuznecov circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznecov with the counter takedown but Tight avoids it easily.
Tight tries to clinch #TD2#
and Kuznecov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kuznecov.
Tight is looking to stand back up but Kuznecov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Tight showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Tight!
Tony Tight retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Tony Tight gave a big smile as he said '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. '.

Event: HFC17:Peramaki vs Tight
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Tight has managed to clinch.
Peramaki has Tight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki can't break the clinch.
Tight has Peramaki pressed against the cage, preventing Peramaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Peramaki throws a head punch that misses.
Tight throws a punch but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki tries to stall but Tight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Tight. #BC#
Peramaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Tight drives through and clinches with Peramaki against the cage.
Tight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peramaki tries to break free but Tight pushes him back against the cage.
Tight scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki wants a takedown.
Tight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peramaki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micco Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tight effectively controlling the action here.
I was talking to Peramaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Peramaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Tight moves into the clinch.
Peramaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tight has Peramaki pressed against the cage, preventing Peramaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peramaki is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Tight. #CUT2#It looks like Micco Peramaki has been cut.
Peramaki is trying to break the clinch but Tight is controlling him.
Tight tries a body shot but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki has had enough of the clinch but Tight keeps him there for the moment.
Peramaki is trying to break free.
Tight lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Peramaki misses with a punch to the body.
Tight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tight stalls.
Peramaki blocks a body shot from Tight.
Tight misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Peramaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Peramaki breaks from the clinch.
Tight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot by Peramaki.
Micco Peramaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tight moves forwards but Peramaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Tony Tight has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peramaki misses with an uppercut.
Peramaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tight's hands.
Peramaki avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Tight moves into the clinch successfully.
Peramaki avoiding damage as Tight throws knees to the body.
Tight is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Peramaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tight.
Tight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peramaki's efforts to push away.#T3#
Peramaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peramaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Tight is just out of range.
Peramaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tight counters with a nice body shot.
Peramaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Tight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Tight.
Peramaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tight throws a counter combo.
A big left from Peramaki misses. #CL2#
Tight rushes Peramaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tight digs a right hand underneath Peramaki's ribcage. Peramaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peramaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tight has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tight.
Peramaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peramaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tight blocking some punches.
Tight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peramaki's efforts to push away.
Tight blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Tight lands with a short shot to the head.
Tight lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tight gets through Peramaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#Micco Peramaki's cut is getting worse.
Tight tries to work over Peramaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peramaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tight is pressed up against the cage. Peramaki 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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peramaki misses with an uppercut
and Tight counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Tight instigates a clinch.
Peramaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tight is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peramaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Tight won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tight dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tight tries to clinch there but Peramaki circles away.
Peramaki misses with an uppercut. Tight saw that one coming.
Tight tries to clinch there but Peramaki circles away.
Peramaki digs a good hook to Tight's body.
Peramaki looks to throw the jab but Tight is out of range.
Tight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peramaki throws an off balance right hand
and Tight counters with a nice uppercut.
Tight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peramaki at a distance. #CL2#
Tight closes the distance and pushes Peramaki back into the cage.
Tight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards. #ROC2#Peramaki is rocked!
Tight works on Peramaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Peramaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tight unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Peramaki! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tight is unloading with more strikes now! Peramaki drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Tight!
Tony Tight is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: HFC13:Sage vs Thompson
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Tight misses its intended target.
Tight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Miles misses with an uppercut
and Tight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tight scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Dan Miles has been cut.
Tight scores with a hook to the body. Miles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tight. #TD#
Miles scores with a takedown into Tight's guard.
Tight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tight pulls Miles in close to prevent any damage.
Miles content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Miles with a nice head shot there.
Miles distracts Tight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miles is standing up over Tight. Tight looks to escape but Miles dives into side control.
Miles is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tight will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tight is trying to work for a sweep but Miles has mounted him!
Miles scoring with strikes but Tight is staying in there.
Tight tries to lock up and control but Miles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miles with shots to the head and body - Tight looks very uncomfortable down there.
Miles controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tight is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T3#
Miles content just to control the position here.
Miles prevents Tight from getting the reversal.
Miles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miles avoids the attempt from Tight to control.
Miles controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tight really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Miles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Miles'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.#R2#
Miles misses with a right hand
and Tight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tony Tight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Miles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miles misses with a right hand
enabling Tight to counter with a crisp jab.
Miles throws a hook but Tight avoids it easily.
Tight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miles.
Despite the aggression on Tight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Tight.
It looked like Miles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tony Tight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miles misses with a right hand
and Tight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tight lands a jab to the head. #T1##CL#
Miles forces Tight back against the cage and clinches.
Tight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miles misses with a body punch.
Miles tries to score a body lock takedown but Tight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tight has a couple of punches blocked by Miles.
Tight has had enough of the clinch but Miles keeps him there for the moment.
Tight is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tight wants to break free but Miles has control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miles tries to land knees in the clinch but Tight avoids the damage to the body.
Miles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tight wants to get back to striking at distance but Miles won't allow it.
Miles tries for a takedown but Tight manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tight is trying to push Miles away but Miles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Tight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miles throws a right hand that misses
and Tight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tight throws a shot from downtown. Miles moves away and avoids it.
Miles swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Miles misses with a lunging right hand
and Tight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tight throws a lazy right hand but Miles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tight ducks under a wild hook from Miles.
Despite the aggression on Tight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tight lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tight. Those never looked like landing.
Tight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tight lands with an uppercut that bounces Miles off the cage and back into range.
Tight lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miles is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Tight moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Tight!

Event: HFC 1:New Era
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Hart tries to clinch up
and Tight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but Tight shows good takedown defense.
Hart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tight manages to avoid it.
A combination from Tight does no damage.
Hart could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hart shoots for a double leg takedown but Tight sprawls well. He's pushed Hart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Hart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tight is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Tight being controlled here, momentarily.
Tight has momentary wrist control but Hart slips an elbow through the middle.
Tight trying to control the position.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Tight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tight lands with a good body shot.
Tight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hart with a poor takedown
and Tight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amber Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tight misses with a wild combination.
Hart doesn't manage to clinch there - Tight circles away.
Tight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hart.
Hart doesn't manage to clinch there - Tight circles away.
Tight circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Tight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hart doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Amber Hart has been cut.
Hart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tight.
Tight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tight defends it nicely.
Hart is breathing heavily.#T4#
Tight closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Tight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tight lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but Tight shows good takedown defense.
Hart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tight pinned against the cage. Tight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tight keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amber Hart's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tight throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Tight swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tight throws a series of punches but Hart avoids them all with ease.
Hart lands with a nice combination. Tight backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Tony Tight has been cut.
Tight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hart.
Hart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Tight misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hart at a distance.
Hart dives in and grabs Tight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tight pushes down on Hart's head and hops out.
Tight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tight swats away the attempt to clinch by Hart.#T1#
Hart fails to land the takedown.
As Hart backs off Tight throws a huge counter combo but Hart manages to avoid it all.
Tony Tight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart is looking to clinch but Tight is avoiding it.
Hart throws a series of punches but Tight avoids them all with ease.
Hart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hart throws a lazy uppercut
and Tight counters with a series of strikes. Hart will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hart throws a leg kick but Tight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Amber Hart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Tight misses.
Hart shoots for a double leg takedown but Tight sprawls well. He's pushed Hart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amber Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tight connects with a body shot that sends Hart's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice jab there from Tight. #CUT2#Amber Hart's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Hart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tight tries to sprawl out of it but Hart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tony Tight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tight counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tight throws a right and a left that Hart avoids nicely.
Tight pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hart back to the cage. Tight follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#Amber Hart's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hart closes the distance and clinches up with Tight, looking for a takedown. Hart pushes Tight against the cage but Tight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tight as he jumps to the side.
A nice side step and Tight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Tight lands the left hand.
A jab from Tight finds it's way through Hart's defenses.
Tight lands with a cross.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Tight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tight lands a nice shot that snaps Hart's head back. #CUT2#Jeez, Amber Hart's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tight misses with a double jab.
Tight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Hart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tight finds it's way round the side to connect with Hart's head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Amber Hart's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Tight!

Event: QFC Tournament 1105 Round 4
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Canburg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tight defends well and Canburg ends up having to push Tight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canburg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Tight scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Scott Canburg has been cut.
The fighters circling - Canburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canburg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Canburg drops his hands momentarily and Tight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canburg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canburg takes one to the side of the head.
Tight plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Canburg swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Canburg face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Tight!

Event: QFC Tournament 1105 Round 3
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tight. Roark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tight connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Theron Roark has been cut.
Tight just misses with a punch to the body.
Roark tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tight manages to circle out of the way.
Roark slips a jab and a cross from Tight.
Tight misses with a straight right.
Roark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roark slips a jab from Tight.
Roark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tight.
Tight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roark is looking to clinch.
Tony Tight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tight tries to bum rush Roark with a series of wild strikes but Roark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tight swinging wildly here.
Roark seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Tight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roark moves away.
Tight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roark tries to counter by clinching up but Tight breaks away and moves out of range.
Roark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roark blocks a jab.
Roark tries to clinch but Tight moves out of range.
Tight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roark's head.
Tight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tony Tight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Roark is looking to clinch.
Tight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tight tries to bum rush Roark with a series of wild strikes but Roark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roark staying out of range there.
Roark is looking to counter the offense by Tight and move into the clinch.
Tight looks to land a right hand but Roark moved out of range.
Roark tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tight. Roark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roark wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Tight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Tight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roark doesn't seem bothered though.
Roark doesn't manage to clinch there - Tight circles away.
Roark dodges the punch combination from Tight.
Roark is looking to counter the offense by Tight and move into the clinch.
Tight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tight throws a one two combo.
Roark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Tight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roark moves away.
Tight misses with a hook
and Roark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roark ducks under a wild hook from Tight.
Roark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tight as he jumps to the side.
Tight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tight throws a right hand that Roark ducks under and follows up with a left that Roark also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theron Roark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Roark dodges the punch combination from Tight.
Roark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tight misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Tight.#T1#
Roark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roark wants to clinch.
Tight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roark tries to close the distance and clinch but Tight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tight throws a hook to the side of Roark's head but Roark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Roark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Tight keeps the fight on the outside.
Tight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roark.
Roark doesn't manage to clinch there - Tight circles away.
Tight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tony Tight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tight.
Roark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tight throws out the jab.
Theron Roark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roark is looking to counter the offense by Tight and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Tight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roark doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Roark is rocked!#T3#
Tight cracks Roark with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Tight!

Event: QFC Tournament 1105 Round 2
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Smith staying out of range there.
Tight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tight dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Tight, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Tight against the cage but Tight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Tight tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tight as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tight slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tight changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to land a combination but Tight avoids it well.
Tight tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD2#
Tight lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Tight thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mark Smith has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tight fakes the body blow, causing Smith to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Smith goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Tight!

Event: QFC Tournament 1105 Round 1
Date: Jun 02, 2022

#R1#
Tight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lake momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Cody Lake has been cut.
Lake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Tony Tight has been cut.
Tight misses the shot to the body.
Tight pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lake back to the cage. Tight follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tight was well out of range. Poor timing from Lake.
Tight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tight.
Lake stalks Tight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tight's face. Tight staggers backwards, shaken.
Lake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lake misses with a double jab.
Tight scores with a nice right hand.
Tight on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tight slips under a jab from Lake.
Tight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lake.
Lake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
The fighters circling - Lake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lake ducks under a wild hook from Tight.
Tight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lake looks to land a left hand but Tight moved out of range nicely.
Lake misses with a wild combination.
Tight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tight connects with a jab.#ROC#Lake is rocked!
Tight connects with a superb combination that knocks Lake out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Tight before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Lake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Tight!

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