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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala comes to the cage accompanied by Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. Nuclear comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Titus Kahoohalphala has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Titus Kahoohalphala seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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209 lbs
23 - 15 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuclear avoids the body shot from Kahoohalphala.
A left and a right from Kahoohalphala both land. Nice combination.
Kahoohalphala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nuclear misses with a wild body shot.
Kahoohalphala misses with a straight right.
Nuclear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kahoohalphala.
Nuclear walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Titus Kahoohalphala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuclear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nuclear ducks under a wild hook from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Nuclear as Kahoohalphala shoots in.
Nuclear ducks right into an uppercut from Kahoohalphala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala dives in and scores a takedown into Nuclear's guard.
Nuclear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahoohalphala is one step ahead there.
Kahoohalphala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nuclear looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kahoohalphala postures up in Nuclear's guard and throws a big left but Nuclear blocks it.
Nuclear has Kahoohalphala pulled in close to control his posture.
Nuclear working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nuclear's guard.
Nuclear is trying to get back to full guard.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nuclear trying to control here.
Nuclear is trying to stand back up but Kahoohalphala is controlling him
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 lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuclear blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahoohalphala.
Nuclear felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kahoohalphala content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nuclear is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nuclear can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kahoohalphala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kahoohalphala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nuclear is just riding it out for now. Kahoohalphala eventually gives up the hold.
Kahoohalphala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nuclear does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nuclear wants to get back to full guard.
Nuclear looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nuclear is looking to improve his position.
Nuclear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahoohalphala is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control the action in half guard but Nuclear is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nuclear is trying to get back to full guard.
Kahoohalphala is looking to take a break and control but Nuclear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kahoohalphala pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nuclear back to the cage. Kahoohalphala follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nuclear misses with a jab to the body
and Kahoohalphala counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kahoohalphala stops Nuclear from getting back to his feet.
Kahoohalphala throwing shots but Nuclear is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Kahoohalphala seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahoohalphala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nuclear sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuclear has hold of Kahoohalphala's hands but Kahoohalphala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nuclear is not content to let Kahoohalphala control the position.
Kahoohalphala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nuclear defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nuclear tries to kick Kahoohalphala off but Kahoohalphala keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nuclear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kahoohalphala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kahoohalphala lands strikes from half guard.
Nuclear wants to control but Kahoohalphala is keeping busy.
Nuclear is in trouble now - Kahoohalphala has advanced to mount!
Nuclear is looking to improve his position but Kahoohalphala isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahoohalphala lands a big shot there that rocks Nuclear but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kahoohalphala lands a nice shot to the head.
Nuclear is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuclear is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kahoohalphala in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kahoohalphala pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kahoohalphala lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nuclear misses with a body shot.
Kahoohalphala dives in for a single leg takedown but Nuclear sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nuclear goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuclear throws an elbow that misses.
Nuclear is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kahoohalphala is keeping busy.
Nuclear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nuclear ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahoohalphala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kahoohalphala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kahoohalphala with a hook.
Kahoohalphala drives through with a takedown into Nuclear's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nuclear is on top in 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 wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuclear trying to control but Kahoohalphala is working from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuclear slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kahoohalphala looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahoohalphala, not yet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Nuclear wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kahoohalphala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nuclear counters with a low kick, right behind Kahoohalphala 's knee.
Kahoohalphala connects with a crisp jab.
Kahoohalphala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nuclear moves out of range as Kahoohalphala strikes.
Kahoohalphala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahoohalphala lands a nice shot that snaps Nuclear's head back.
Kahoohalphala is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuclear moves away.
Kahoohalphala sizes up Nuclear with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nuclear on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Titus Kahoohalphala is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahoohalphala dives in for a single leg takedown but Nuclear sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nuclear throws an elbow but it misses.
Kahoohalphala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahoohalphala is trying to push Nuclear away but Nuclear has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nuclear misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahoohalphala tries a body shot but Nuclear blocks it.
Nuclear tries to work over Kahoohalphala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahoohalphala pulls guard successfully.
Kahoohalphala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuclear trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Nuclear wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kahoohalphala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nuclear at a distance.
Kahoohalphala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kahoohalphala.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Kahoohalphala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahoohalphala throws out a loose jab but Nuclear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahoohalphala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kahoohalphala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nuclear counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Kahoohalphala or perhaps it was just good defense by Nuclear which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala misses with a takedown attempt - Nuclear sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nuclear defending well as Kahoohalphala loads up on a big left hand.
Kahoohalphala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kahoohalphala looks to land a right hand but Nuclear moved out of range.
Kahoohalphala connects with a body shot.
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.
Nuclear keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kahoohalphala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nuclear is fending him off so far but Kahoohalphala persists. Nope, Nuclear circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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 ducks under a wild hook from Nuclear.
Nuclear takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kahoohalphala lands a head shot.
Nuclear misses with a wild combination.
Kahoohalphala closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nuclear quickly recovers to half guard.
Nuclear keeping control of the position.
Nuclear is looking to improve his position.
Nuclear is controlling Kahoohalphala's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kahoohalphala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuclear wants to control but Kahoohalphala is keeping busy.
Kahoohalphala controlling the action here.
Titus Kahoohalphala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nuclear blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahoohalphala.
Nuclear wants to get back to his feet.
Kahoohalphala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nuclear is trying to control but can't.
Kahoohalphala prevents Nuclear from improving his position.
Nuclear trying to control here.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nuclear avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kahoohalphala.
Nuclear tries to get to full guard but Kahoohalphala has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kahoohalphala connects with a nice short shot to Nuclear's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear is looking for a sweep. Kahoohalphala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kahoohalphala is keen to just control but Nuclear is a slippery customer.
Nuclear is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kahoohalphala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nuclear is looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuclear has hold of Kahoohalphala's hands but Kahoohalphala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kahoohalphala prevents Nuclear from improving his position.
Kahoohalphala is looking to take a break and control but Nuclear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala wants to free his trapped foot but Nuclear is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kahoohalphala stops Nuclear from getting back to his feet.
Nuclear trying to control from the bottom.
Nuclear is not content to let Kahoohalphala control the position.
Kahoohalphala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kahoohalphala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear taking some punishment here, with Kahoohalphala in his half guard.
Kahoohalphala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuclear can do to turn this around?
Nuclear on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kahoohalphala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuclear wants to get back to his feet.
Kahoohalphala working Nuclear over with strikes.
Kahoohalphala stops Nuclear from getting back to his feet.
Kahoohalphala drops an elbow to the side of Nuclear's head.
Kahoohalphala slips a nice elbow through Nuclear's hands, connecting with Nuclear's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuclear taking some punishment here, with Kahoohalphala in his half guard.
David Nuclear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuclear wants to control but Kahoohalphala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kahoohalphala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nuclear looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nuclear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kahoohalphala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kahoohalphala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear tries to get to full guard but Kahoohalphala has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kahoohalphala connects with a nice short shot to Nuclear's temple.
Nuclear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala wants to take a breather but Nuclear is having none of it.
Kahoohalphala looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nuclear with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nuclear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahoohalphala is working away from the top position though.
Kahoohalphala slips a nice elbow through Nuclear's hands, connecting with Nuclear's forehead.
Kahoohalphala sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kahoohalphala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kahoohalphala winds up and cracks Nuclear with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nuclear is rocked!
Kahoohalphala lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Nuclear! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kahoohalphala jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Kahoohalphala!
During a confident post fight interview, Titus Kahoohalphala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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