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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Castronoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chodharry rajpoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Castronoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, chodharry rajpoot!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rajpoot shoots in for a double leg but Castronoli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castronoli moves into range and clinches up with rajpoot.
rajpoot has had enough of the clinch but Castronoli keeps him there for the moment.
Castronoli just leaning against rajpoot, taking a breather.
Castronoli tries to pull guard but rajpoot won't allow it.
Castronoli tries for a takedown but rajpoot manages to get underhooks.
Castronoli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. rajpoot just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Castronoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
rajpoot has had enough of the clinch but Castronoli keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castronoli.
rajpoot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castronoli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Castronoli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castronoli jumps guard.
Castronoli wants to sweep but no luck.
rajpoot wants to stand but Castronoli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Castronoli is trying to control the position but rajpoot postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castronoli trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
rajpoot is looking to work some ground and pound but Castronoli has wrist control.
Castronoli 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.
rajpoot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
rajpoot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castronoli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castronoli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee calls for Castronoli to work.
rajpoot tries to pull guard but Castronoli won't allow it.
rajpoot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castronoli pulls his leg out and moves away.
rajpoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Castronoli circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
rajpoot catches Castronoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Castronoli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Castronoli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from rajpoot.
rajpoot looks gassed!
rajpoot tries a head kick but it misses.
Castronoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castronoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castronoli wants to clinch up but rajpoot keeps it at a distance.
Castronoli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and rajpoot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
rajpoot stops Castronoli from standing up.
rajpoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Castronoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castronoli has his hands on rajpoot's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castronoli is trying to keep rajpoot in close.
Castronoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
rajpoot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Castronoli is proving hard to escape from.
Castronoli pulls rajpoot in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castronoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but rajpoot is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Castronoli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. rajpoot defends it nicely.
Castronoli wants to clinch.
Castronoli shoots in for a double leg but rajpoot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but chodharry rajpoot will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Castronoli shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body punch from Castronoli.
Castronoli tries for a takedown but rajpoot circles away easily
and rajpoot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
rajpoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castronoli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
rajpoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castronoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castronoli looking for a sweep. Not yet Castronoli, not yet.
rajpoot wants to pass the guard but Castronoli is keeping the position.
Castronoli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castronoli tries to get out of the position.
Castronoli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rajpoot is breathing heavily.
rajpoot sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castronoli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
rajpoot is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Castronoli seems content to control.
Castronoli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down rajpoot for as long as he can get away with.
Castronoli is looking for a kimura but rajpoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castronoli to get the leverage.
rajpoot is not content to let Castronoli control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Castronoli connects with a nice short shot to rajpoot's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castronoli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but rajpoot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castronoli is looking to advance position but rajpoot won't allow it.
Castronoli decides to stand and escape the position.
Castronoli closes the distance and clinches up with rajpoot, looking for a takedown. Castronoli pushes rajpoot against the cage but rajpoot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Castronoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
rajpoot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - rajpoot lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
rajpoot postures up in Castronoli's guard and throws a big left but Castronoli blocks it.
rajpoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Castronoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castronoli trying to control the position here.
Castronoli controls rajpoot momentarily but rajpoot frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but chodharry rajpoot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Castronoli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. rajpoot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
rajpoot wants to get back to his feet but Castronoli drags him back down.
Castronoli stands up and we're back to a striking position.
rajpoot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
rajpoot wants to stand but Castronoli is controlling his arm.
Castronoli can't do much from the bottom here.
Castronoli explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castronoli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
chodharry rajpoot has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castronoli trying to control from half guard but rajpoot is working away.
Castronoli is taking a breather. rajpoot says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
rajpoot is trying to escape back to his feet but Castronoli uses the scramble to pass into side control.
rajpoot is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Castronoli has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on rajpoot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castronoli moves into full mount!
rajpoot's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Castronoli wants to finish this one by submission but rajpoot is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Castronoli.
rajpoot is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castronoli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Castronoli pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Castronoli working rajpoot over with strikes here.
Castronoli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Castronoli looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns rajpoot that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Castronoli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Castronoli controlling from the full mount.
rajpoot is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Castronoli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think rajpoot 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... chodharry rajpoot!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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