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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rajkumar Hirani (ranked 4467 p4p, 4437 weight class) and Charlie Kenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirani comes to the cage accompanied by Solid Rock Dire Straits. Kenton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by give it a go. Rajkumar Hirani had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rajkumar Hirani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Kenton!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirani misses with a wild body shot.
Kenton tries to counter with a clinch but Hirani shakes him off and moves away.
Hirani gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hirani tries for a takedown but Kenton manages to get underhooks.
Hirani really is a fat lump.
Hirani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenton shoots in for a double leg but Hirani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hirani tries to clinch up
and Kenton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirani.
Hirani tries a head kick but it misses.
Hirani fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenton with the counter takedown but Hirani avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenton wants to clinch.
Hirani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hirani throws a series of punches but Kenton avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Hirani.
Hirani misses with a takedown attempt - Kenton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kenton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rajkumar Hirani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hirani.
Hirani with a poor takedown
and Kenton counters by moving into the clinch.
Hirani is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hirani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kenton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirani tries to pull guard but Kenton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hirani is trying to pull guard but Kenton has him pressed against the cage.
Kenton is trying to pull guard but Hirani turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hirani tries to pull guard but Kenton won't allow it.
Kenton pulls guard successfully.
Hirani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hirani trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenton seems keen to control Hirani's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirani is stalling in the full guard.
Kenton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kenton is trying to control the position but Hirani postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hirani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kenton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hirani lands a front kick.
Hirani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenton tries to avoid it but Hirani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenton to the ground. Kenton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenton stuffs the takedown attempt from Hirani. Hirani gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kenton jabs at Hirani's body.
Kenton shoots in looking for a takedown but Hirani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kenton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hirani.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirani slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Kenton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hirani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenton as he jumps to the side.
Kenton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hirani misses with a takedown attempt - Kenton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kenton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirani has Kenton up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenton pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kenton is breathing heavily.
Hirani stands and steps away. Kenton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rajkumar Hirani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirani manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kenton on his heels. He'll look to pass Kenton's guard now, I'm sure.
Kenton kicks Hirani off and gets to his feet.
Hirani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kenton avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rajkumar Hirani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenton wants to clinch up but Hirani keeps it at a distance.
Hirani stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenton. Kenton gets slowly back to his feet.
Hirani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kenton is fending him off so far but Hirani persists. Nope, Kenton circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenton shoots in but Hirani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirani scores with a jab to the body.
Hirani throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kenton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirani takes the fight into the clinch.
Hirani goes for a takedown attempt but Kenton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kenton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hirani with a poor takedown
and Kenton counters with a straight right hand.
Kenton dives in for a single leg takedown but Hirani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenton.
Kenton fails with a takedown attempt.
Hirani doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenton circles away.
Kenton throws out a counter right but Hirani avoids it with no problem.
Kenton tries to keep at a distance but Hirani has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hirani breaks from the clinch.
Kenton ducks under a wild hook from Hirani.
Hirani with a poor takedown
and Kenton counters by clinching up.
Kenton jumps guard and drags Hirani to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kenton keeping moving, preventing Hirani from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirani postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenton keeping moving, preventing Hirani from controlling successfully.
Hirani postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hirani controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rajkumar Hirani will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hirani scores with a leg kick.
Hirani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kenton leaves Hirani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Kenton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kenton shoots in for a takedown but Hirani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rajkumar Hirani is winning the standup battle so far.
Hirani fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rajkumar Hirani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kenton circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hirani misses with a few strikes there.
Kenton moves into the clinch.
Hirani ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hirani no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirani wants to control but Kenton passes easily into half guard.
Kenton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Charlie Kenton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenton avoids the attempt from Hirani to control.
Kenton looking to ground and pound but Hirani is blocking nicely.
Hirani tries to reverse the position but Kenton maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenton throwing strikes here but Hirani is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kenton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hirani is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hirani wants to get back to his feet.
Kenton stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenton has a takedown stuffed.
Hirani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kenton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hirani defends it well.
Kenton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kenton closes the distance and clinches.
Kenton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hirani unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hirani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hirani defends well and Kenton ends up having to push Hirani into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hirani is looking for a counter combo.
Nice takedown defense from Kenton. No joy for Hirani on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirani closes the distance but Kenton moves to the side
and Kenton counters with a left to the body.
Kenton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hirani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hirani shoots in for a takedown but Kenton shows good takedown defense.
Hirani tries for a takedown but Kenton circles away easily
and Kenton counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Hirani. No joy for Kenton on that attempt.
Hirani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hirani tries to score a body lock takedown but Kenton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kenton is trying to break the clinch but Hirani is controlling him.
Hirani trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Kenton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kenton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Charlie Kenton!
A determined Charlie Kenton didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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