PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis deFunes (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.

Kahoohalphala
vs
deFunes

195 cm
28
215 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

190 cm
30
204 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 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 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luis deFunes!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
deFunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kahoohalphala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but deFunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Kahoohalphala scores with a jab.
deFunes throws a head kick that Kahoohalphala semi-blocks.

It looks like Titus Kahoohalphala has been cut.
Kahoohalphala moves out of range as deFunes throws a body kick.
We've been informed that deFunes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kahoohalphala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
deFunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahoohalphala was well out of range. Poor timing from deFunes.
The crowd cheers as Kahoohalphala lands an impressive looking overhand right. deFunes doesn't seem phased though.
Kahoohalphala slips a straight right by deFunes.
Kahoohalphala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts deFunes as he jumps to the side.
deFunes slips a jab and a cross from Kahoohalphala.

deFunes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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 throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
deFunes looking to control.
deFunes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahoohalphala's guard.
Kahoohalphala looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahoohalphala, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kahoohalphala controlling deFunes's posture.

Kahoohalphala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
deFunes preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
deFunes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Kahoohalphala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but deFunes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

deFunes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kahoohalphala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, deFunes has managed to get both his arms back between Kahoohalphala's legs - danger averted.
Kahoohalphala 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.
deFunes wants to control from the top but Kahoohalphala keeps moving.
Kahoohalphala controls deFunes momentarily but deFunes frees himself.

Kahoohalphala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
deFunes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
deFunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahoohalphala wants to sweep here but deFunes controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kahoohalphala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kahoohalphala avoids the body shot from deFunes.
Nice defenses there by deFunes.
deFunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala moves out of range as deFunes strikes.
Kahoohalphala lands a body shot.
Kahoohalphala blocks a jab.
Luis deFunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahoohalphala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent deFunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kahoohalphala thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but deFunes manages to avoid it.
Kahoohalphala throws a shot from downtown. deFunes moves away and avoids it.
deFunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahoohalphala was well out of range. Poor timing from deFunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
deFunes tries to clinch there but Kahoohalphala circles away.

Kahoohalphala shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kahoohalphala lands a nice short elbow.
deFunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahoohalphala.
deFunes is looking for a sweep. Kahoohalphala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
deFunes 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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kahoohalphala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kahoohalphala winds up and cracks deFunes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
deFunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahoohalphala.
deFunes wants to improve his position but Kahoohalphala is controlling well.
deFunes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahoohalphala is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that round.
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.

deFunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahoohalphala moves away.
deFunes lands with a kick to the ribs.
deFunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
deFunes throws a head kick but Kahoohalphala moves out of range.
Kahoohalphala scores with a crisp jab that stopped deFunes in his tracks.
Kahoohalphala throws a body punch but deFunes moves out of range.
Kahoohalphala looks to land a left hand but deFunes moved out of range nicely.
Kahoohalphala misses with a looping right.
deFunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from deFunes misses its intended target.
deFunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kahoohalphala rather than just go for the knockout.
Kahoohalphala avoids the body shot from deFunes.
Kahoohalphala connects with a crisp jab.
Kahoohalphala loads up on a big right hand but deFunes slips the punch.

deFunes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kahoohalphala to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahoohalphala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is working deFunes over with some ground and pound from side control.
deFunes tries to bench press Kahoohalphala off him but Kahoohalphala keeps the position.
deFunes regains half guard.
Kahoohalphala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
deFunes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes from guard but deFunes blocks nicely.
Kahoohalphala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
deFunes keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but deFunes keeps moving.
Kahoohalphala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but deFunes is working from the bottom.
Titus Kahoohalphala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kahoohalphala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of deFunes's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
deFunes is trying to control the position but Kahoohalphala postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kahoohalphala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kahoohalphala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but deFunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahoohalphala won't allow deFunes to sweep him here.
deFunes keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
deFunes has momentary wrist control but Kahoohalphala slips an elbow through the middle.
Kahoohalphala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kahoohalphala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
deFunes keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because deFunes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
deFunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
deFunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kahoohalphala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as deFunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
deFunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala throws a big elbow that misses.
Kahoohalphala throws a big elbow that misses.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but deFunes is working from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala forces his way into half guard.
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 seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but deFunes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahoohalphala wants to pass to mount but deFunes is defending the position.
deFunes is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

deFunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
deFunes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Titus Kahoohalphala is winning the standup battle so far.

Kahoohalphala gets a double leg takedown into deFunes's guard.
Kahoohalphala working some strikes from top position.
deFunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
deFunes pulls Kahoohalphala in to control the position.
deFunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala postures up and lands a big shot to deFunes's brow.
Kahoohalphala looking to pass the guard.
Kahoohalphala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahoohalphala postures up.
Kahoohalphala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kahoohalphala landing some decent shots from guard.
Kahoohalphala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. deFunes is keeping the position for now.

Kahoohalphala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! deFunes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! deFunes has escaped and now he's on top!
deFunes won't allow Kahoohalphala to sweep him here.
Kahoohalphala controls deFunes momentarily but deFunes frees himself.
Kahoohalphala is trying to hold deFunes in close to prevent damage but deFunes has managed to pass into half guard.
Kahoohalphala desperately trying to maintain half guard.
deFunes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Luis deFunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but deFunes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kahoohalphala wants to improve his position but deFunes is controlling well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kahoohalphala is staying active underneath deFunes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
deFunes tries a head kick but it misses.
deFunes throws a leg kick that misses.
Kahoohalphala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says deFunes as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kahoohalphala scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kahoohalphala landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
deFunes wants to control but Kahoohalphala postures up.
deFunes manages to get back to half guard.
Kahoohalphala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kahoohalphala thows a huge punch but deFunes dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kahoohalphala is looking for a kimura here.
Kahoohalphala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
deFunes is looking for a sweep. Kahoohalphala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the action but deFunes is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
deFunes taking some punishment here, with Kahoohalphala in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kahoohalphala lands a nice short elbow.
deFunes wants to get back to full guard.
deFunes is looking to control Kahoohalphala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can deFunes avoid being mounted?
Kahoohalphala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kahoohalphala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kahoohalphala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kahoohalphala is trying to work for a kimura but deFunes is defending well.
Kahoohalphala drops an elbow to the side of deFunes's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Kahoohalphala showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Kahoohalphala!
After winning the bout, Titus Kahoohalphala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.