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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Enki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala comes to the cage accompanied by Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. Master Enki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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189 cm
25
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Master Enki!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahoohalphala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kahoohalphala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Enki under the eye.
Enki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala throws a hook but Enki blocks it.
A big right from Kahoohalphala misses.
Enki looks to throw the jab but Kahoohalphala is out of range.
Kahoohalphala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enki counters with a left and a right that stings Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enki moves away.
Kahoohalphala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enki doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Kahoohalphala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kahoohalphala throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Enki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kahoohalphala is in Enki's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Enki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Kahoohalphala tries to free his leg and advance position but Enki is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahoohalphala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Enki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kahoohalphala uses it to pass to side control.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the action but Enki is working from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala landing strikes.
Kahoohalphala working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kahoohalphala works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Kahoohalphala.
The strikes coming from Kahoohalphala are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Enki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kahoohalphala off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enki not allowing Kahoohalphala to control his hands.
Kahoohalphala manages to reverse the position and now he's in Enki's guard. Nice work there by Kahoohalphala.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahoohalphala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kahoohalphala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahoohalphala won't allow Enki to sweep him here.
Kahoohalphala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Enki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Enki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Enki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kahoohalphala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Enki's head.
Kahoohalphala throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahoohalphala works over Enki with some ground and pound from guard.
Kahoohalphala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kahoohalphala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kahoohalphala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kahoohalphala postures up and lands a big shot to Enki's brow.
Kahoohalphala scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enki looking for a sweep. Not yet Enki, not yet.
Kahoohalphala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahoohalphala's guard.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala wants to control the position but Enki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Enki wants to take a breather but Kahoohalphala is having none of it.
Enki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kahoohalphala gets back to full guard.
Kahoohalphala looking for a guillotine here but Enki defends easily.
Enki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kahoohalphala has a takedown stuffed.
Titus Kahoohalphala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahoohalphala lands a lovely overhand right.
Kahoohalphala avoids the body shot from Enki.
Kahoohalphala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enki.
Kahoohalphala throws a hook but Enki avoids it easily.
A cross from Kahoohalphala lands.
Kahoohalphala shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kahoohalphala was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Enki is not content to let Kahoohalphala control the position.
Enki is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala looks up at the clock and then as Enki takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kahoohalphala smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kahoohalphala is chipping away with strikes.
Kahoohalphala is looking to take a break and control but Enki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala cracks Enki with a big right hand but Enki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Enki is looking for a sweep.
Enki wants to control but Kahoohalphala postures up.
Kahoohalphala has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Enki!
Kahoohalphala raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enki is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala lands a big elbow.
Kahoohalphala landing shots from mount.
Kahoohalphala lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kahoohalphala has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Enki's face.
Enki is rocked!
Titus Kahoohalphala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kahoohalphala lands a big elbow - Enki is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Enki is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Titus Kahoohalphala!
Titus Kahoohalphala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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