PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Tapout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alha Dhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tapout
vs
Dhin

173 cm
23
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
135 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#
Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Tapout!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alha Dhin!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dhin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tapout quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Tapout is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dhin pulls his head out easily.
Tapout tries to roll over but Dhin keeps him under control.

Tapout looking for submissions off his back.

Tapout actively working from the bottom here.

Dhin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tapout doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhin.

Tapout looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dhin content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tapout is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Tapout looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tapout is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dhin pulls his head out easily.

Tapout looking for submissions off his back.
Dhin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dhin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tapout!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapout is in a horrible position here. Dhin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tapout is desperately trying to improve his position but Dhin has a good base and remains in mount.
Dhin with good strikes from the mount here!
Dhin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dhin looking to control but Tapout is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhin landing shots from mount.
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!
Tapout is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tapout sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dhin wants to stand up but Tapout has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Dhin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tapout has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tapout looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dhin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tapout controls his leg.

Dhin seems to be working for a kimura but Tapout defends the submission attempt.

Dhin is looking for submissions but instead, Tapout has regained full guard.

Tapout looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Tapout had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dhin defends it easily.
Dhin wants to control from the top but Tapout keeps moving.
Dhin looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tapout is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dhin is looking for a triangle but Tapout pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tapout wants to pass the guard but Dhin is keeping the position.

Tapout got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dhin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tapout has managed to get both his arms back between Dhin's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alha Dhin dominated that round.
That's time! Tapout's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tapout loads up on a big right hand but Dhin slips the punch.

Tapout gets a takedown into half guard.
Tapout has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Tapout looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tapout prevents Dhin from getting the reversal.
Tapout throws some wild stikes that Dhin manages to avoid easily.
Tapout trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tapout misses with a head shot.
Dhin regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dhin wants to get back to his feet.

Tapout is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dhin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dhin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Tapout is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dhin has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dhin is defending against the submission attempts here by Tapout.

Tapout is working for a submission of some sort.

Tapout is trying to work for a kimura but Dhin is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhin is looking for a sweep. Tapout is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Dhin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Dhin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dhin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tapout doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tapout manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tapout accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Dhin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tapout can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dhin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tapout.
Tapout works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Dhin looking for submissions off his back.
Dhin is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tapout.

Dhin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tapout thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dhin's head.
Tapout wants to pass to mount but Dhin is defending the position.

Tapout seems to be working for a kimura but Dhin defends the submission attempt.
Tapout throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dhin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dhin.

Dhin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tapout throws a big elbow that misses.
Tapout stands and throws Dhin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tapout tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhin gets back to half guard.

Tapout is looking for a kimura but Dhin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tapout to get the leverage.
Dhin tries to get to full guard but Tapout has control of the leg.

Tapout is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tapout seems to be looking for submissions.

Dhin kicks Tapout off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tapout will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dhin misses with the body kick

and Tapout counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dhin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tapout throwing strikes from guard but Dhin blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Tapout dominated that second round.
That's time! Tapout's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dhin scores with a leg kick.
Dhin misses with a low kick.
Dhin misses with a low kick.
Tapout thows a body shot but no joy.
Dhin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dhin looks to land a body kick but Tapout moved away.
Tapout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dhin misses with a low kick.
Dhin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tapout on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dhin misses with a body kick.
Dhin throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhin throws a wild body kick that Tapout sees coming a mile off.
Dhin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dhin tries to work over Tapout's front leg with a kick but Tapout checks it.
A head kick misses from Dhin.
Alha Dhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dhin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapout.
Tapout looks for a takedown but Dhin sprawls well.
Dhin throws out a loose jab but Tapout uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dhin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dhin looks for the body kick but Tapout saw that one coming.
Tapout tries to clinch
and Dhin counters with a solid body kick.
Dhin tries to land a front kick but Tapout steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tapout wants to land a leg kick but Dhin is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Dhin tenderised Tapout's leg. Tapout is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tapout checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dhin lands a leg kick that knocks Tapout off balance momentarily.
Tapout throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dhin counters with a leg kick.
Dhin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tapout doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dhin counters with a nice leg kick.
Dhin tries to work over Tapout's front leg with a kick but Tapout checks it.
Tapout tries to clinch but Dhin is having none of it.
Tapout throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tapout sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Dhin.

Tapout shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tapout's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Dhin working for a triangle but Tapout defends it easily.
Tapout is looking to work some ground and pound but Dhin has wrist control.

Dhin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dhin wants to stand but Tapout is controlling the position.
Tapout passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Tapout is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dhin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Tapout is working to tighten is grip on Dhin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dhin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tapout is really squeezing tight and eventually Dhin passes out! Tapout breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tommy Tapout!
Tommy Tapout retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tommy Tapout made sure he mentioned M/S Paint Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.