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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. Titus Kahoohalphala has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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215 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Stien!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahoohalphala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kahoohalphala moves into full mount! Stien won't be happy about that!
Kahoohalphala throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stien because Kahoohalphala loaded up on that one.
Kahoohalphala fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kahoohalphala fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kahoohalphala throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stien because Kahoohalphala loaded up on that one.
Stien regains half guard.
Stien avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kahoohalphala.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahoohalphala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stien defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kahoohalphala in particular looking to stall.
Kahoohalphala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kahoohalphala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kahoohalphala throws a strike but Stien avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stien wants to stand but Kahoohalphala is controlling the position.
Kahoohalphala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kahoohalphala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kahoohalphala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kahoohalphala working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Stien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Stien is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stien closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kahoohalphala quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but Stien is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kahoohalphala tries to get to full guard but Stien has control of the leg.
Stien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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 wants to improve his position but Stien is controlling well.
Kahoohalphala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kahoohalphala.
Stien connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position.
Stien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahoohalphala pulls Stien in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahoohalphala looking for a guillotine here but Stien defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahoohalphala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stien manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Kahoohalphala finds it's way through Stien's defenses.
Stien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kahoohalphala pinned against the cage. Kahoohalphala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kahoohalphala moves away from the strike by Stien.
Stien closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kahoohalphala circles away.
Kahoohalphala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kahoohalphala lands a nice looking body shot.
Kahoohalphala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stien is defended easily by Kahoohalphala.
Titus Kahoohalphala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Stien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahoohalphala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kahoohalphala closes the distance and clinches up with Stien, looking for a takedown. Kahoohalphala pushes Stien against the cage but Stien circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stien has Kahoohalphala up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kahoohalphala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stien pushes Kahoohalphala away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kahoohalphala gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kahoohalphala misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Kahoohalphala are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kahoohalphala sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stien is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stien is trying to work for a sweep but Kahoohalphala has mounted him!
Stien slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kahoohalphala working the head and body with strikes.
Stien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stien.
Kahoohalphala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahoohalphala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kahoohalphala is looking to work some ground and pound but Stien has wrist control.
Stien 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.
Kahoohalphala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahoohalphala with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahoohalphala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala preventing the sweep.
Kahoohalphala lands a couple of digs.
Kahoohalphala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stien can do to turn this around?
Stien is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kahoohalphala controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stien is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kahoohalphala still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kahoohalphala has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kahoohalphala has knee on belly momentarily but Stien bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala throwing shots but Stien is blocking nicely.
Stien trying to control but Kahoohalphala postures up.
Kahoohalphala sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Kahoohalphala there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kahoohalphala swinging wildly here.
Kahoohalphala stalks Stien and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stien's face. Stien staggers backwards, shaken.
Titus Kahoohalphala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahoohalphala shoots in but Stien avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stien fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kahoohalphala to the ground. Stien is now in Kahoohalphala's guard.
Stien stopping the sweep attempt from Kahoohalphala.
Stien postures up in Kahoohalphala's guard and throws a big left but Kahoohalphala blocks it.
Kahoohalphala looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahoohalphala, not yet.
Stien is looking to work some ground and pound but Kahoohalphala has wrist control.
Stien wants to pass the guard but Kahoohalphala is keeping the position.
Kahoohalphala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Titus Kahoohalphala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kahoohalphala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stien wants to pass the guard but Kahoohalphala is keeping the position.
Stien throws a big right hand that misses.
Stien trying to control but Kahoohalphala is working from the bottom.
Stien stopping the sweep attempt from Kahoohalphala.
Stien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stien postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kahoohalphala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kahoohalphala trying to control from half guard but Stien is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kahoohalphala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stien keeps working.
Stien wants to improve his position but Kahoohalphala is controlling well.
Kahoohalphala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stien's head.
Kahoohalphala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stien regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala throws a big elbow that misses.
Stien keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kahoohalphala shoots for a takedown but Stien saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahoohalphala manages to avoid it.
Stien slips under a jab from Kahoohalphala.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stien slips a jab from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kahoohalphala misses the body punch
and Stien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kahoohalphala lands the left hand.
Kahoohalphala misses with a wild combination.
Stien throws out a loose jab but Kahoohalphala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahoohalphala throws a body punch but Stien moves out of range.
Stien has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahoohalphala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stien darts in looking for a takedown but Kahoohalphala gets double underhooks and turns Stien into the cage.
Kahoohalphala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ben Stien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kahoohalphala lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Titus Kahoohalphala.
Well Kahoohalphala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Kahoohalphala!
Titus Kahoohalphala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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