PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Masahuku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chodharry rajpoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masahuku's entrance music is Saltarello by Dead Can Dance. A fine choice. chodharry rajpoot will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Masahuku
vs
rajpoot

175 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
225 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taka Masahuku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, chodharry rajpoot!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masahuku stuffs the takedown attempt from rajpoot. rajpoot gets slowly back to his feet.

rajpoot clinches with his opponent.
Masahuku content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Masahuku is trying to maintain a safe position but rajpoot gets an underhook and turns Masahuku into the cage.
Masahuku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
rajpoot wants a takedown.
rajpoot can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

rajpoot pulls guard effortlessly.
Masahuku advances to half guard.
Masahuku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Masahuku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masahuku is trying to control. rajpoot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

rajpoot is defending against the submission attempts here by Masahuku.

Masahuku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, rajpoot has managed to free his arm - good work.
rajpoot trying to hold on to Masahuku's head to control him but Masahuku postures up.
Masahuku is looking to advance position but rajpoot won't allow it.
Masahuku is keen to just control but rajpoot is a slippery customer.
Masahuku wants to pass to mount but rajpoot is defending the position.

That's two 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.
rajpoot is trying to stand.
Masahuku wants to free his trapped foot but rajpoot is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Masahuku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Masahuku has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can rajpoot defend it? Masahuku steps over the head and cranks it - rajpoot is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Masahuku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taka Masahuku!