PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drasek Riven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kahoohalphala
vs
Riven

195 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
217 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drasek Riven!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riven gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Riven in particular looking to stall.
Kahoohalphala is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahoohalphala gets full guard.
Riven is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kahoohalphala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riven trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riven forces his way into half guard.
Kahoohalphala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Riven sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riven.
Kahoohalphala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riven won't allow Kahoohalphala to sweep him here.
Kahoohalphala is working hard here to advance position.
Riven forces his way into half guard.
Riven prevents Kahoohalphala from improving his position.
Kahoohalphala is not content to let Riven control the position.
Riven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riven trying to control from half guard but Kahoohalphala is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Drasek Riven was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Riven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Riven looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahoohalphala gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riven trying to control but Kahoohalphala is working from the bottom.
Riven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahoohalphala swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kahoohalphala is looking for a triangle but Riven pushes his legs off easily.

Kahoohalphala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Riven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riven is pushing down on Kahoohalphala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kahoohalphala is fighting to maintain full guard but Riven has managed to sneak the leg through.

Riven is trying to work for a kimura but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
Riven is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kahoohalphala is trying to get back to full guard.
Riven is keen to just control but Kahoohalphala is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Riven trying to control the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Drasek Riven wasn't active enough on the ground.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Riven enables Kahoohalphala to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Riven manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Riven trying to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drasek Riven dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Riven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahoohalphala.
Riven works over Kahoohalphala's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Titus Kahoohalphala has been cut.
Riven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahoohalphala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Kahoohalphala drives through with a takedown into Riven's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kahoohalphala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Riven working for a triangle but Kahoohalphala defends it easily.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Riven is working from the bottom.
Riven looking for a sweep. Not yet Riven, not yet.
Kahoohalphala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kahoohalphala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kahoohalphala wants to pass the guard but Riven is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Riven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahoohalphala is looking to work some ground and pound but Riven has wrist control.
Riven is trying to keep Kahoohalphala in close.
Riven has control of Kahoohalphala's left arm, preventing Kahoohalphala from doing any damage.
Riven is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Drasek Riven has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Riven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahoohalphala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Riven changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kahoohalphala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Riven trying to control the position but Kahoohalphala is working away.

Riven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Riven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahoohalphala is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahoohalphala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kahoohalphala tries to pass to full mount but Riven defends it.
Kahoohalphala working over Riven with some ground and pound. Riven looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riven wants to improve his position but Kahoohalphala is controlling well.
Riven wants to control but Kahoohalphala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the action but Riven is working from the bottom.
Riven manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala with a nice head shot there.
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes from guard but Riven blocks nicely.
Kahoohalphala postures up in Riven's guard and throws a big left but Riven blocks it.
Riven seems keen to control Kahoohalphala's posture.
Riven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahoohalphala's guard.
Riven is pushing down on Kahoohalphala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kahoohalphala is fighting to maintain full guard but Riven has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kahoohalphala manages to get to full guard.
Kahoohalphala looking to control but Riven passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to get back to full guard but Riven has passed into side control.
Kahoohalphala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riven's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

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

Riven is looking for a kimura but Kahoohalphala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riven to get the leverage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riven performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Riven wants to take a breather but Kahoohalphala is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Drasek Riven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Titus Kahoohalphala's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kahoohalphala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Riven sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kahoohalphala is looking to pass Riven's guard but actually Riven recovers to full guard.
Riven seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Riven keeps moving.
Kahoohalphala chips away with some ground and pound.
Riven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahoohalphala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riven wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kahoohalphala throws a big elbow that misses.
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes but missing.
Riven is controlling Kahoohalphala's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kahoohalphala throws a strike but Riven rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position.
Riven pushing down on Kahoohalphala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to get back to full guard.
Kahoohalphala moves into full guard.
Riven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riven wants to control from the top but Kahoohalphala keeps moving.
Drasek Riven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kahoohalphala manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahoohalphala looking to finish Riven with some ground and pound. This is bad for Riven!
Riven wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kahoohalphala.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala working Riven over with strikes here.
Riven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kahoohalphala lands a heavy elbow.
Riven is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Riven is working to get back to half guard.
Titus Kahoohalphala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes here but Riven is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kahoohalphala tries to control but Riven wriggling away.
Kahoohalphala thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala lands a big shot there that rocks Riven but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Riven is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drasek Riven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kahoohalphala with a couple of short strikes.
Kahoohalphala connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kahoohalphala throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Riven is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala unloads with some shots from mount but Riven bucks and avoids them well.
Kahoohalphala prevents Riven from getting the reversal.
Riven takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Kahoohalphala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riven has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drasek Riven!
Drasek Riven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.