PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kilafwa Tatlumahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tatlumahi
vs
Robinson

170 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

168 cm
28
157 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 3 - 0 - 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatlumahi needs to keep his hands up - Robinson had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Kilafwa Tatlumahi has been cut.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt - Tatlumahi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tatlumahi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatlumahi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robinson's knee momentarily.
Tatlumahi with a nice cross.

Robinson has closed the distance and engaged Tatlumahi in a clinch.
Robinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Tatlumahi manages to get underhooks.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tatlumahi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Robinson.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tatlumahi has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson prevents Tatlumahi from breaking the clinch.
Tatlumahi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tatlumahi to keep the fight standing.

Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tatlumahi defends it nicely.
Tatlumahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson swings for the body but Tatlumahi moves out of range.
Robinson checks a leg kick nicely.

Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Tatlumahi.
Robinson can't get the takedown.
Tatlumahi can't break the clinch.
Robinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeps control of Tatlumahi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tatlumahi working hard to break the clinch.
Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tatlumahi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robinson is working for takedown but Tatlumahi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Robinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Tatlumahi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Tatlumahi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tatlumahi.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That kick from Tatlumahi tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatlumahi delivers a nice body kick.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Tatlumahi, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Tatlumahi against the cage but Tatlumahi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tatlumahi but Tatlumahi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robinson misses the body punch
and Tatlumahi counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tatlumahi tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tatlumahi to the ground. Tatlumahi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson looks winded!
Robinson is looking to clinch but Tatlumahi is avoiding it.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatlumahi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tatlumahi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that Robinson semi-blocks.
Tatlumahi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tatlumahi defends it nicely.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tatlumahi pinned against the cage. Tatlumahi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tatlumahi!
Tatlumahi connects with a solid leg kick.
Tatlumahi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilafwa Tatlumahi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilafwa Tatlumahi's cut.
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.

Tatlumahi leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Robinson will feel that in the morning.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tatlumahi throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Tatlumahi.
Robinson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatlumahi connects with a solid leg kick.
Sean Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that Robinson semi-blocks.

Robinson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Robinson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tatlumahi, which made it look bad.
Robinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tatlumahi defends it nicely.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
Tatlumahi misses with a body kick.
Robinson looks for a takedown but Tatlumahi sprawls well.
Tatlumahi connects with an inside leg kick.
Tatlumahi throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatlumahi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robinson's knee momentarily.
Tatlumahi throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatlumahi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tatlumahi thumps Robinson with a low kick.
Tatlumahi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Tatlumahi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tatlumahi throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Tatlumahi.
Sean Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatlumahi works Robinson's body with a nice hook.
Tatlumahi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tatlumahi wants it to stay on the feet.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that Robinson semi-blocks.
Tatlumahi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Tatlumahi.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Tatlumahi, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Tatlumahi against the cage but Tatlumahi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tatlumahi delivers a nice body kick.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson shoots in but Tatlumahi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tatlumahi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tatlumahi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Tatlumahi avoids them all with ease.
Tatlumahi lands a head kick!
Tatlumahi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatlumahi. Tatlumahi obviously looking to wear him down.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatlumahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatlumahi tries to land a leg kick but Robinson saw it coming and moves away.
Tatlumahi takes one to the side of the head.
Tatlumahi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tatlumahi connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Kilafwa Tatlumahi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Robinson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatlumahi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tatlumahi is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Tatlumahi circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatlumahi throws a nice head kick!
Robinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatlumahi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Robinson.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
Tatlumahi is looking to slow Robinson down with leg kicks.
Tatlumahi scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tatlumahi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tatlumahi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Robinson.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Tatlumahi lands but Robinson takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Tatlumahi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tatlumahi swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Tatlumahi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tatlumahi connects with a high kick.
Robinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Robinson rushes Tatlumahi and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tatlumahi's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Tatlumahi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tatlumahi has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson can't get the takedown.
Robinson prevents Tatlumahi from breaking the clinch.
Tatlumahi taking a breather.
Robinson is working for takedown but Tatlumahi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tatlumahi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tatlumahi is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson wants a takedown.
Tatlumahi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Tatlumahi has the dominant position.

Tatlumahi breaks from the clinch.
Robinson dives in and grabs Tatlumahi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tatlumahi pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Tatlumahi as Robinson shoots in.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Tatlumahi slips the punch.
Sean Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tatlumahi misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatlumahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Tatlumahi takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tatlumahi counters with a nice body kick.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatlumahi lands a high kick!
Tatlumahi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatlumahi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Tatlumahi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kilafwa Tatlumahi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tatlumahi, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
An out of breath Kilafwa Tatlumahi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.