PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filthy McNasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer comes into the arena with The rolling stones - Under my thumb blaring out of the sound system. McNasty is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Burn it to the ground-Nickelback. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tilthammer
vs
McNasty

183 cm
25
200 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

187 cm
26
205 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Tilthammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filthy McNasty!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNasty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tilthammer looks for the body kick but McNasty saw that one coming.
McNasty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tilthammer's waist but Tilthammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McNasty off to one side.

McNasty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McNasty prevents Tilthammer from standing back up.
Tilthammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tilthammer tries to get out of the position.

McNasty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McNasty trying to mount his opponent but Tilthammer defends it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

McNasty seems to be working for a kimura but Tilthammer defends the submission attempt.
Tilthammer is looking for a sweep. McNasty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McNasty wants to pass the guard but Tilthammer is defending well.

McNasty wants to work for an arm triangle but Tilthammer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tilthammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tilthammer won't allow McNasty to pass to mount.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McNasty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tilthammer tries to avoid it but McNasty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tilthammer to the ground. Tilthammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henry Tilthammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filthy McNasty.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tilthammer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McNasty is defended easily by Tilthammer.
McNasty looks gassed!
McNasty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tilthammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNasty somewhat.

McNasty shoots in and bounces Tilthammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McNasty won't allow Tilthammer to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer wants to stand up but McNasty is controlling him.
McNasty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNasty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tilthammer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNasty is looking to advance position but Tilthammer won't allow it.

McNasty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tilthammer sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McNasty tries to pass to full mount but Tilthammer defends it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Tilthammer rushes McNasty and presses him up against the cage.
Tilthammer stops a takedown attempt from McNasty.
Tilthammer presses McNasty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Tilthammer.
McNasty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tilthammer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tilthammer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tilthammer lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Filthy McNasty has been cut.
McNasty fails to pull guard.
Tilthammer scores with a hook to the body.
Tilthammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tilthammer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tilthammer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McNasty is defending well for now.
Tilthammer stalling against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tilthammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Tilthammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Filthy McNasty's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McNasty circles away from the clinch attempt.

Tilthammer drives through and clinches with McNasty against the cage.
McNasty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tilthammer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tilthammer gets underhooks to prevent McNasty's takedown attempt.
Tilthammer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McNasty is keeping busy.
McNasty blocks an elbow strike from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of McNasty backwards.
Tilthammer scores a nice knee to the body.
Tilthammer stalling in the clinch but McNasty improves position.
Nice elbow from Tilthammer.
Still in the clinch, Tilthammer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer unloads a knee to the mid-section. McNasty lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tilthammer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tilthammer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNasty.
McNasty is breathing heavily.
Tilthammer is trying to stall.
Tilthammer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tilthammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McNasty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tilthammer digs a right hand underneath McNasty's ribcage. McNasty let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tilthammer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNasty takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer lands a nice elbow.
McNasty jumps guard but Tilthammer stands there with McNasty around his waist. McNasty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tilthammer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McNasty or not.
McNasty is trying to drag Tilthammer to the mat but Tilthammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henry Tilthammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filthy McNasty.
A nice left hand lands by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands a knee to the body.
Tilthammer lands an elbow inside.
Tilthammer lands a knee to the head.
McNasty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tilthammer stalls.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tilthammer lands a nice elbow.
Tilthammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McNasty.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tilthammer crunches a lovely knee into McNasty's ribcage.
Tilthammer controlling the action here for a moment.
Tilthammer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNasty backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tilthammer lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tilthammer obliges.
Tilthammer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McNasty in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tilthammer lands with a short shot to the head.
McNasty takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McNasty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tilthammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tilthammer lands an elbow just above McNasty 's eye.
McNasty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tilthammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tilthammer lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tilthammer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McNasty tries for a takedown. No joy.
McNasty takes a shot to the head.
Tilthammer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tilthammer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tilthammer landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNasty takes a knee to the side of the body.
McNasty tries for a takedown but Tilthammer manages to get underhooks.
Tilthammer pushes McNasty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tilthammer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McNasty's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer misses with a knee to the head.
Tilthammer prevents a takedown attempt there.
McNasty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tilthammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tilthammer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Tilthammer.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tilthammer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tilthammer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McNasty's defenses.
Tilthammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Tilthammer.
McNasty fails to pull guard.
Tilthammer tries to land a knee to the head but McNasty blocks with his arms.
McNasty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tilthammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
McNasty wants a takedown but no success here.
Tilthammer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McNasty avoiding damage as Tilthammer throws knees to the body.
McNasty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tilthammer digs a right hand into McNasty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McNasty's gas tank.
Tilthammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tilthammer lands a shot to the body.
McNasty tries to pull guard but Tilthammer won't allow it.
McNasty is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tilthammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tilthammer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNasty drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNasty tries to pull guard but Tilthammer won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Tilthammer.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tilthammer obliges.
McNasty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

McNasty wants the takedown. Tilthammer is fighting it off but McNasty persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tilthammer's guard against the cage.

Tilthammer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tilthammer wants to clinch up but McNasty keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by McNasty or perhaps it was just good defense by Tilthammer which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tilthammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick that misses.
Tilthammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Tilthammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Filthy McNasty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Tilthammer as McNasty shoots in.
Tilthammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tilthammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McNasty.
Tilthammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McNasty circles away from the clinch attempt.

Tilthammer has McNasty up against the cage in a clinch.
Tilthammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McNasty tries for a takedown but Tilthammer manages to get underhooks.
Henry Tilthammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filthy McNasty.
McNasty tries to pull guard but Tilthammer won't allow it.
Tilthammer slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNasty is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tilthammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tilthammer presses McNasty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNasty is trying to drag Tilthammer to the mat but Tilthammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tilthammer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer is trying to stall.
McNasty jumps guard but Tilthammer stands there with McNasty around his waist. McNasty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tilthammer.
McNasty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tilthammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tilthammer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tilthammer is pushing McNasty up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McNasty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henry Tilthammer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tilthammer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McNasty takes an elbow to the forehead.
McNasty tries to pull guard but Tilthammer holds him up against the cage and eventually McNasty drops back down to his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McNasty blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tilthammer.
Tilthammer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McNasty blocks it with crossed arms.
Tilthammer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McNasty in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tilthammer trying to land knees to the body.
McNasty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tilthammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tilthammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tilthammer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henry Tilthammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Tilthammer.
McNasty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tilthammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tilthammer is looking to clinch but McNasty is avoiding it.
Tilthammer stuffs the takedown.
Tilthammer tries to clinch but McNasty moves out of range.

Tilthammer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McNasty!
McNasty is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNasty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Filthy McNasty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tilthammer controlling from mount.
McNasty can't escape the position.
Tilthammer controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Tilthammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tilthammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Tilthammer!