PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Bowie (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. Bowie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kahoohalphala
vs
Bowie

195 cm
29
215 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

195 cm
31
210 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Tokyo United Fightwear
Milwaukee's Best 160

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 19 - 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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raphael Bowie!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahoohalphala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Titus Kahoohalphala has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Kahoohalphala misses.

Bowie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kahoohalphala's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Bowie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Kahoohalphala working for a triangle but Bowie defends it easily.
Bowie wants to control from the top but Kahoohalphala keeps moving.
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 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 is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bowie is now in half guard.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a sweep. Bowie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bowie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kahoohalphala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bowie.
Kahoohalphala holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kahoohalphala has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala manages to get to full guard.
Bowie won't allow Kahoohalphala to sweep him here.
Kahoohalphala keeping full guard, as Bowie tries to pass.
Kahoohalphala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie looking to pass the guard.
Bowie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kahoohalphala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowie is one step ahead there.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position.
Kahoohalphala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bowie postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kahoohalphala is looking to sweep but instead, Bowie has passed into half guard.

Kahoohalphala is defending against the submission attempts here by Bowie.
Kahoohalphala tries to roll over but Bowie keeps him under control.
Kahoohalphala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahoohalphala controls Bowie momentarily but Bowie frees himself.
Bowie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kahoohalphala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 time! Back to the action!

Kahoohalphala gets caught napping as Bowie dives in and scores a takedown. Kahoohalphala manages to retain guard.
Kahoohalphala pulls Bowie in to control the position.
Bowie tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahoohalphala is retaining full guard.
Kahoohalphala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowie is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahoohalphala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Titus Kahoohalphala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kahoohalphala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bowie manages to get himself to full guard.

Bowie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahoohalphala postures up in Bowie's guard and throws a big left but Bowie blocks it.
Kahoohalphala with a nice head shot there.
Kahoohalphala looking to sit in guard and control but Bowie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kahoohalphala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bowie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bowie won't allow Kahoohalphala to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie postures up in Kahoohalphala's guard and throws a big left but Kahoohalphala blocks it.
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.

Bowie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bowie preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kahoohalphala manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kahoohalphala lands a big shot there that rocks Bowie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kahoohalphala landing punches.
The referee warns Bowie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kahoohalphala raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahoohalphala is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kahoohalphala prevents Bowie from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala with good strikes from the mount here!

Bowie is rocked!
Kahoohalphala looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bowie covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Kahoohalphala!
Titus Kahoohalphala thanked the fans post fight for their support.