PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trinidad Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala comes to the cage accompanied by Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kahoohalphala
vs
Suarez

195 cm
25
215 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

183 cm
26
200 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trinidad Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez throws a body punch but Kahoohalphala moves out of range.
Suarez throws a series of strikes that have Kahoohalphala backpedaling.

It looks like Titus Kahoohalphala has been cut.

Kahoohalphala is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suarez's half guard.
Kahoohalphala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kahoohalphala lands a nice short elbow.
Kahoohalphala thows a huge punch but Suarez dodges it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
Kahoohalphala throwing shots but Suarez is blocking nicely.
Suarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kahoohalphala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suarez defends it well.
Kahoohalphala wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kahoohalphala prevents Suarez from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez gets back to full guard.
Suarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kahoohalphala manages to get himself to full guard.
Kahoohalphala has Suarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Suarez postures up.
Suarez with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahoohalphala trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Titus Kahoohalphala just wasn't active enough.

Suarez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kahoohalphala to the ground. Suarez is now in Kahoohalphala's guard.
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 has his foot on Suarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Kahoohalphala lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suarez!
Kahoohalphala thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
Kahoohalphala throws some wild stikes that Suarez manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Suarez regains half guard.
Kahoohalphala is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Kahoohalphala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suarez trying to control here.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kahoohalphala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Suarez tries to roll over but Kahoohalphala keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala thows a huge punch but Suarez dodges it nicely.
Suarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahoohalphala is working away from the top position though.
Suarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kahoohalphala.
Suarez is refusing to be controlled, as Kahoohalphala sits in half guard.
Kahoohalphala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Suarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahoohalphala.
Suarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Kahoohalphala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kahoohalphala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Titus Kahoohalphala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titus Kahoohalphala's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kahoohalphala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Suarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Suarez wants to control but Kahoohalphala is keeping busy.
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 missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kahoohalphala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kahoohalphala prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Suarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahoohalphala.
Suarez gets back to full guard.
Kahoohalphala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Kahoohalphala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Titus Kahoohalphala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kahoohalphala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Suarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Suarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Titus Kahoohalphala.
Suarez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kahoohalphala displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Suarez misses the jab.

Suarez 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahoohalphala keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position.
Suarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kahoohalphala has wrist control.
Suarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kahoohalphala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suarez's guard.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kahoohalphala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kahoohalphala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Titus Kahoohalphala just wasn't active enough.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kahoohalphala.

Kahoohalphala darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kahoohalphala is stalling here. Suarez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kahoohalphala seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Suarez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kahoohalphala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kahoohalphala manages to get back to half guard.
Kahoohalphala manages to get to full guard.
Suarez is in close to Kahoohalphala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kahoohalphala isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Suarez stacks Kahoohalphala on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Suarez!
Suarez wants to control but Kahoohalphala is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kahoohalphala tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Kahoohalphala's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Suarez looks to land a right hand but Kahoohalphala moved out of range.
Suarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Kahoohalphala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kahoohalphala wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kahoohalphala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
Suarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Kahoohalphala in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Kahoohalphala crashes against the mat.
Suarez is not content to let Kahoohalphala control the position.
Suarez sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kahoohalphala is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez trying to control here.
Suarez is trying to stand.
Kahoohalphala is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kahoohalphala thows a huge punch but Suarez dodges it nicely.
Suarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kahoohalphala cracks Suarez with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suarez seems keen to control Kahoohalphala's posture.
Kahoohalphala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Suarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahoohalphala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kahoohalphala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahoohalphala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is controlling Kahoohalphala's posture.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kahoohalphala staying out of range there.

Kahoohalphala gets the takedown into side control.
Kahoohalphala is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala throws a strike aimed at the side of Suarez's head but Suarez avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Suarez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala cracks Suarez with a big right hand but Suarez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Trinidad Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suarez wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez defending against the ground and pound.
Suarez can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala looks up at the clock and then as Suarez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kahoohalphala smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kahoohalphala looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Suarez is avoiding damage well.
Suarez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Kahoohalphala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kahoohalphala, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Kahoohalphala!
After the fight, Titus Kahoohalphala was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.