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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mukassa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala comes to the cage accompanied by Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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217 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent 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
9 - 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mukassa Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kahoohalphala.
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones prevents Kahoohalphala from improving his position.
Jones is keen to just control but Kahoohalphala is a slippery customer.
Kahoohalphala is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kahoohalphala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Kahoohalphala manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kahoohalphala is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones avoids a strike by Kahoohalphala and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Kahoohalphala's guard! Fantastic escape!
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control but Kahoohalphala is working from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kahoohalphala wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Kahoohalphala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kahoohalphala manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Kahoohalphala's guard.
Jones stands and throws Kahoohalphala's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is trying to improve his position.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a sweep.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kahoohalphala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jones wants to control but Kahoohalphala is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kahoohalphala sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to take a breather but Kahoohalphala is having none of it.
Jones is working for a kimura but Kahoohalphala is defending it quite comfortably.
Kahoohalphala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kahoohalphala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kahoohalphala.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahoohalphala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Kahoohalphala chips away with some ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
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 passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kahoohalphala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones is not content to let Kahoohalphala control the position.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 gets a takedown into half guard.
Kahoohalphala content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kahoohalphala drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Kahoohalphala tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kahoohalphala throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Kahoohalphala thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Kahoohalphala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Kahoohalphala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Kahoohalphala working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kahoohalphala content to control rather than advance.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kahoohalphala to the ground. Jones is now in Kahoohalphala's guard.
Kahoohalphala is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahoohalphala is retaining full guard.
Kahoohalphala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Titus Kahoohalphala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahoohalphala keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kahoohalphala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Kahoohalphala won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Kahoohalphala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kahoohalphala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones controls Kahoohalphala momentarily but Kahoohalphala frees himself.
Kahoohalphala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kahoohalphala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala lands a couple of digs.
Kahoohalphala postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Kahoohalphala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala slips nicely into half guard.
Kahoohalphala working the head and body with strikes.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Kahoohalphala in his half guard.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kahoohalphala.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Kahoohalphala sits in half guard.
Kahoohalphala wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Kahoohalphala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Kahoohalphala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahoohalphala throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Kahoohalphala passes to side control.
Kahoohalphala has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kahoohalphala darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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. This is the final round!
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones scores with a takedown into Kahoohalphala's guard.
Kahoohalphala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahoohalphala is retaining full guard.
Kahoohalphala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahoohalphala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Titus Kahoohalphala just wasn't active enough.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones is keen to just control but Kahoohalphala is a slippery customer.
Kahoohalphala is looking to improve his position.
Kahoohalphala moves into full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones advances to half guard.
Kahoohalphala moves into full guard.
Kahoohalphala is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahoohalphala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Kahoohalphala manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kahoohalphala looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kahoohalphala throws some wild stikes that Jones manages to avoid easily.
Kahoohalphala with good strikes from the mount here!
Kahoohalphala misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kahoohalphala tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kahoohalphala unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kahoohalphala looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kahoohalphala.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Kahoohalphala landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Mukassa Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kahoohalphala throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
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 Jones's face.
It looks like Mukassa Jones has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kahoohalphala dominating with strikes here.
Jones is rocked!
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kahoohalphala connects with a bit shot that sees Jones covering up! More strikes from Kahoohalphala and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kahoohalphala is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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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hype
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