PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallas MacMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacMillan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Outlaw. Kahoohalphala comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dallas MacMillan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Titus Kahoohalphala's chin.

MacMillan
vs
Kahoohalphala

188 cm
27
219 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

195 cm
26
215 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brute
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dallas MacMillan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacMillan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacMillan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacMillan stuffs the takedown.
Kahoohalphala has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by MacMillan.
Kahoohalphala shoots in but no luck this time.
MacMillan misses with a head kick.
MacMillan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - MacMillan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacMillan walks into a stiff left hand from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala walks into a left hand.

It looks like Titus Kahoohalphala has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacMillan throws a wild body kick that Kahoohalphala sees coming a mile off.
MacMillan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kahoohalphala.
MacMillan tries to clinch up.
Kahoohalphala misses with an uppercut.
MacMillan fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kahoohalphala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kahoohalphala shoots in for a double leg but MacMillan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dallas MacMillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacMillan.
MacMillan connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kahoohalphala is defended easily by MacMillan.
Kahoohalphala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacMillan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacMillan swivels and escapes.
Kahoohalphala throws the left hand but MacMillan avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from MacMillan as Kahoohalphala shoots in.
Kahoohalphala misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacMillan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacMillan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahoohalphala lands with an uppercut that bounces MacMillan off the cage and back into range.
Dallas MacMillan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by MacMillan. Beautiful body shot.
Kahoohalphala jabs MacMillan right on the nose. MacMillan blinks but takes it well.
Kahoohalphala keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahoohalphala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

MacMillan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacMillan keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
MacMillan pulls Kahoohalphala in close to prevent any damage.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but MacMillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan has Kahoohalphala pulled in close to control his posture.
MacMillan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kahoohalphala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kahoohalphala lands in his opponent's guard.
Kahoohalphala is stalling in the full guard.
MacMillan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahoohalphala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kahoohalphala postures up in MacMillan's guard and throws a big left but MacMillan blocks it.
Kahoohalphala with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacMillan has control of Kahoohalphala's left arm, preventing Kahoohalphala from doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan is trying to control the position but Kahoohalphala postures up.
MacMillan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dallas MacMillan just wasn't active enough.
MacMillan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacMillan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kahoohalphala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kahoohalphala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacMillan.
Kahoohalphala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacMillan tries to avoid it but Kahoohalphala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacMillan to the ground. MacMillan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kahoohalphala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahoohalphala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacMillan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kahoohalphala shoots in but MacMillan avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kahoohalphala closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MacMillan quickly recovers to half guard.
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 Dallas MacMillan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titus Kahoohalphala's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MacMillan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kahoohalphala misses with an uppercut. MacMillan saw that one coming.
No joy there for Kahoohalphala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kahoohalphala misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kahoohalphala moves out of range as MacMillan throws a body kick.
MacMillan wants to clinch.
Kahoohalphala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacMillan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kahoohalphala.
Dallas MacMillan is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahoohalphala shoots in for a takedown but MacMillan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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 shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacMillan defends it nicely.
Kahoohalphala is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from MacMillan. No joy for Kahoohalphala on that attempt.
Dallas MacMillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacMillan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kahoohalphala somewhat.
MacMillan pushes Kahoohalphala away with a front kick.
MacMillan lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
MacMillan lands a leg kick that knocks Kahoohalphala off balance momentarily.

MacMillan lands a big uppercut and Kahoohalphala crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kahoohalphala looks OK. MacMillan waves Kahoohalphala back to his feet!
MacMillan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kahoohalphala at a distance.
MacMillan cracks Kahoohalphala with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dallas MacMillan!
Dallas MacMillan retains his light heavyweight title!
Dallas MacMillan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.