PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Hound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilafwa Tatlumahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hound
vs
Tatlumahi

172 cm
24
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

170 cm
25
147 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Hound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hound getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Hound looking to score a takedown here. Tatlumahi is defending well but Hound drives through and ends up in Tatlumahi's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tatlumahi is pulling down on Hound's head to control his posture.
Tatlumahi can't keep his opponent in guard - Hound advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Hound seems to be working for a kimura but Tatlumahi defends the submission attempt.
Hound trying to pass the guard but Tatlumahi defending well.

Hound seems to be working for a kimura but Tatlumahi defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hound uses his free foot to push down on Tatlumahi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tatlumahi.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hound is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tatlumahi is surviving well by controlling Hound's body position as best he can.
Tatlumahi is trying to escape the mount.
Tatlumahi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hound wants to take Tatlumahi's back here but Tatlumahi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Hound has control of Tatlumahi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tatlumahi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatlumahi tries to lock up and control but Hound gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hound tries to control but Tatlumahi wriggling away.
Hound fails to advance to Tatlumahi's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound is working hard here to advance position.
Tatlumahi is trying to escape the mount but Hound keeps good control and instead manages to take Tatlumahi's back.

Hound working for a choke but Tatlumahi is defending well.

Hound looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tatlumahi is controlling Hound 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Tatlumahi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hound is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi stopping the sweep attempt from Hound.
Tatlumahi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hound is proving hard to escape from.
Tatlumahi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hound. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hound wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hound holds on and takes a little breather.
Hound looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatlumahi is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Hound dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hound checks a leg kick.
Tatlumahi throws a low kick, looking for Hound's leg but Hound calmly moves out of range.
Hound with a poor takedown
and Tatlumahi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tatlumahi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tatlumahi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hound was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatlumahi.
Donk. Hound catches Tatlumahi right on the button with a cross.
Hound shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatlumahi tries to sprawl out of it but Hound keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatlumahi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatlumahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hound misses the target.
Tatlumahi motions for Hound to come forward. Tatlumahi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hound fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatlumahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hound.
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tatlumahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hound.
Hound throws a body shot but no joy.
Tatlumahi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hound looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatlumahi throws the left hand but Hound avoids the punch easily.
Hound ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hound fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hound swings for the body but Tatlumahi moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tatlumahi.
Hound is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatlumahi can do to turn this around?
Tatlumahi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatlumahi.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Hound looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tatlumahi!
Hound tries to advance to mount but Tatlumahi denies him.

Hound thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hound has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hound jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tatlumahi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hound is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tatlumahi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tatlumahi stops Hound from passing to mount.
Tatlumahi is looking for a sweep.
Hound passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tatlumahi!
Hound moves to back control.

Hound is looking for the choke from the back position but Tatlumahi is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tatlumahi won't enjoy being in this position. Hound looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tatlumahi is tapping - it's over boys! Hound picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Hound!
After winning the bout, The Hound thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.