PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shananigan Lurendrejer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kahoohalphala
vs
Lurendrejer

195 cm
21
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 2 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shananigan Lurendrejer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahoohalphala blocks a leg kick.

Lurendrejer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kahoohalphala tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lurendrejer is in Kahoohalphala's guard.
Kahoohalphala keeping moving, preventing Lurendrejer from controlling successfully.
Lurendrejer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kahoohalphala keeping moving, preventing Lurendrejer from controlling successfully.
Lurendrejer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lurendrejer throwing strikes from guard but Kahoohalphala blocks nicely.
Lurendrejer wants to control from the top but Kahoohalphala keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shananigan Lurendrejer was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Lurendrejer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lurendrejer stopping the sweep attempt from Kahoohalphala.
Lurendrejer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lurendrejer's guard.
Lurendrejer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lurendrejer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kahoohalphala throws a big elbow that misses.
Kahoohalphala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lurendrejer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kahoohalphala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahoohalphala working some strikes from top position.
Lurendrejer pulls Kahoohalphala in close to his closed guard and prevents Kahoohalphala from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kahoohalphala lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer wants to get back to his feet but Kahoohalphala passes into half guard.
Kahoohalphala has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kahoohalphala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kahoohalphala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lurendrejer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the action but Lurendrejer is working from the bottom.
Lurendrejer is positioning himself well to prevent Kahoohalphala advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kahoohalphala wants to pass the guard but Lurendrejer is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kahoohalphala fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Lurendrejer as Kahoohalphala shoots in.
Titus Kahoohalphala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lurendrejer throws a low kick, looking for Kahoohalphala's leg but Kahoohalphala calmly moves out of range.
Kahoohalphala throws a nice looking combination but Lurendrejer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kahoohalphala misses with a hook. Lurendrejer ducked under it nicely.
Kahoohalphala shoots and misses

and Lurendrejer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lurendrejer.
Kahoohalphala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lurendrejer manages to get himself to full guard.
Kahoohalphala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lurendrejer trying to keep a closed guard but Kahoohalphala is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Lurendrejer is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahoohalphala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lurendrejer keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala is fighting to break Lurendrejer's control of his arms but Lurendrejer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Shananigan Lurendrejer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A big left from Kahoohalphala misses.
Kahoohalphala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Kahoohalphala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala scores with a hook.
Kahoohalphala misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shananigan Lurendrejer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kahoohalphala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lurendrejer.

Lurendrejer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lurendrejer trying to control the action but Kahoohalphala is working from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kahoohalphala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lurendrejer throwing strikes but missing.
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lurendrejer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shananigan Lurendrejer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kahoohalphala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lurendrejer wants to control from the top but Kahoohalphala keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kahoohalphala keeping moving, preventing Lurendrejer from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shananigan Lurendrejer.
Kahoohalphala misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kahoohalphala.
Lurendrejer throws a leg kick that misses.
Kahoohalphala throws a jab but it's blocked by Lurendrejer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Titus Kahoohalphala has been cut.

Kahoohalphala drives through with a takedown into Lurendrejer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lurendrejer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kahoohalphala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lurendrejer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lurendrejer is on top in guard.
Lurendrejer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lurendrejer cracks Kahoohalphala with a big elbow.
Kahoohalphala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lurendrejer's best efforts.
Lurendrejer is keen to just control but Kahoohalphala is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kahoohalphala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kahoohalphala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lurendrejer working some strikes from top position.
Kahoohalphala wants to sweep here but Lurendrejer controlling him for the moment.
Lurendrejer content to stall in guard here.
Kahoohalphala working a defensive guard here.
Lurendrejer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahoohalphala is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lurendrejer manages to get himself to full guard.
Lurendrejer keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala is looking to work some ground and pound but Lurendrejer has wrist control.
Lurendrejer managing to control the position.
Kahoohalphala with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lurendrejer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shananigan Lurendrejer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kahoohalphala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lurendrejer.
The crowd cheers as Kahoohalphala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lurendrejer doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shananigan Lurendrejer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Titus Kahoohalphala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kahoohalphala gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lurendrejer is looking to work some ground and pound but Kahoohalphala has wrist control.
Kahoohalphala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lurendrejer wants to control from the top but Kahoohalphala keeps moving.
Lurendrejer is working Kahoohalphala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lurendrejer postures up in Kahoohalphala's guard and throws a big left but Kahoohalphala blocks it.
Kahoohalphala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kahoohalphala is working hard here to advance position.
Kahoohalphala trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kahoohalphala wants to sweep but no luck.
Kahoohalphala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kahoohalphala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lurendrejer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala keeping moving, preventing Lurendrejer from controlling successfully.
Lurendrejer is looking to work some ground and pound but Kahoohalphala has wrist control.
Lurendrejer controlling from the top position.
Lurendrejer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kahoohalphala wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shananigan Lurendrejer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lurendrejer thumps Kahoohalphala with a low kick.
Kahoohalphala lands with an uppercut that bounces Lurendrejer off the cage and back into range.
Kahoohalphala jabs Lurendrejer right on the nose. Lurendrejer blinks but takes it well.
Kahoohalphala misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lurendrejer gets the takedown into side control.
Kahoohalphala looks to move to half guard but instead Lurendrejer has passed into mount! Damn!
Kahoohalphala is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lurendrejer lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lurendrejer working Kahoohalphala over with strikes here.
Lurendrejer prevents Kahoohalphala from getting the reversal.
Lurendrejer breaks from Kahoohalphala's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lurendrejer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kahoohalphala hang on?

Kahoohalphala is rocked!

Titus Kahoohalphala's cut is getting worse.
Lurendrejer drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kahoohalphala! More shots from Lurendrejer and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shananigan Lurendrejer!
Shananigan Lurendrejer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.