PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kilafwa Tatlumahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pale Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monster is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Therapy . Pale Monster has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Tatlumahi
vs
Monster

170 cm
23
155 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

173 cm
31
160 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Pitt Nutrition 160Q@$149

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Pale Monster!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tatlumahi gets caught napping as Monster dives in and scores a takedown. Tatlumahi manages to retain guard.
Monster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tatlumahi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monster on the ground.
Tatlumahi keeping moving, preventing Monster from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monster trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatlumahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatlumahi is keeping the position for now.
Monster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tatlumahi keeping moving, preventing Monster from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monster fails with the takedown
and Tatlumahi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Monster is looking to clinch but Tatlumahi is avoiding it.
A big left from Monster misses.
Tatlumahi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatlumahi is just out of range.
Monster misses with a right hand
and Tatlumahi counters with a good low kick that Monster was not able to check.
Monster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tatlumahi counters with an inside leg kick.

Monster rushes Tatlumahi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Tatlumahi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tatlumahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Monster is just out of range.
Monster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatlumahi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pale Monster.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster goes for a double leg but Tatlumahi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tatlumahi continues to drive forward.
A bone on bone clash there as Monster blocks the leg kick.
As Tatlumahi backs off Monster throws a huge counter combo but Tatlumahi manages to avoid it all.
Monster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatlumahi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Pale Monster has been cut.

Tatlumahi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tatlumahi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Monster content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatlumahi is keeping the position for now.
Tatlumahi keeping moving, preventing Monster from controlling successfully.
Tatlumahi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monster.
Monster trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatlumahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monster throwing strikes from guard but Tatlumahi blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatlumahi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pale Monster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pale Monster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A jab from Monster does it's job there.
Tatlumahi is looking to slow Monster down with leg kicks.
Tatlumahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monster.
Monster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatlumahi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monster somewhat.
Tatlumahi is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatlumahi circles away.
Pale Monster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatlumahi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Monster is rocked!
Monster lands a jab to the head.
Monster is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatlumahi finish him?
Monster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatlumahi.
Monster tries to clinch up.
Tatlumahi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monster seems to have recovered his senses.
Monster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatlumahi.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is winning the standup battle so far.
Monster is looking to clinch but Tatlumahi is avoiding it.
It looked like Tatlumahi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monster.
Monster shoots in but no luck this time.
Monster fails with the takedown

and Tatlumahi counters with a head kick that drops Monster to the mat! Monster scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kilafwa Tatlumahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pale Monster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster goes for a double leg but Tatlumahi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tatlumahi continues to drive forward.
Tatlumahi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tatlumahi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Tatlumahi backs off Monster throws a huge counter combo but Tatlumahi manages to avoid it all.
Monster misses with a body punch
and Tatlumahi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monster tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tatlumahi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick but Monster moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Monster misses
and Tatlumahi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monster blocks a head kick by Tatlumahi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatlumahi counters with a good low kick that Monster was not able to check.
Monster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tatlumahi but Tatlumahi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tatlumahi counters with a thumping low kick.
Tatlumahi lands a body shot.
Monster misses with a takedown attempt
and Tatlumahi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tatlumahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monster can do to turn this around?

Monster shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tatlumahi tries to roll over but Monster keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatlumahi defending well though.
Monster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monster is trying to control the action in half guard but Tatlumahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tatlumahi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monster.
Tatlumahi is looking to improve his position.
Monster trying to control the pace.
Monster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilafwa Tatlumahi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pale Monster's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

The fighters circling - Monster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tatlumahi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tatlumahi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Tatlumahi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tatlumahi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Monster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monster wants to control from the top but Tatlumahi keeps moving.
Tatlumahi pulls Monster in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monster tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatlumahi is retaining full guard.
Monster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monster trying to control but Tatlumahi is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monster is looking to clinch.
Tatlumahi half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's two 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.
Monster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tatlumahi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monster shoots for a double leg takedown but Tatlumahi sprawls well. He's pushed Monster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tatlumahi throwing a counter right hand but Monster manages to avoid it.
Monster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tatlumahi throws a counter high kick but Monster was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tatlumahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tatlumahi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Monster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tatlumahi counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Tatlumahi looks at the referee who does nothing so Tatlumahi lands a crushing right that sends Monster to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
During a confident post fight interview, Kilafwa Tatlumahi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Pale Monster had this to say: 'Fought a good fight, beat me, that's all there is.'.