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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Astra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Dragonov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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178 cm
20
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Dragonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Astra!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragonov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dragonov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Astra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dragonov.
Dragonov moves nicely into side control.
Astra sneaks out the side door and pushes Dragonov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dragonov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Astra is fending him off so far but Dragonov persists. Nope, Astra circles away and we're back to standing.
Astra wants to land a leg kick but Dragonov is out of range.
Dragonov dodges the punch combination from Astra.
Astra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragonov fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Astra circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Astra avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Dragonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astra missing with a left hand there. Dragonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Astra throws a head kick but Dragonov moves out of range.
Astra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Astra misses with a double jab.
Astra misses with the combination.
Al Astra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragonov has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Astra does no damage.
Astra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dragonov.
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.
Astra misses with a two punch combination.
Al Astra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Astra looks gassed!
Astra misses with a double jab.
Astra misses with a wild combination.
Astra fails to land with a series of punches.
Astra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Astra stuffs the takedown attempt from Dragonov. Dragonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dragonov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Astra is defending against the submission attempts here by Dragonov.
Dragonov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dragonov mounts Astra! Really nice guard pass there!
Dragonov fails to take his opponent's back.
Astra is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dragonov wants to finish this one by submission but Astra is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dragonov.
Dragonov looking to secure an arm triangle but Astra defends it well.
Dragonov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Astra can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Astra is trying to stand up.
Dragonov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov wants to finish this one by submission but Astra is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dragonov.
Astra tries to buck Dragonov off but Dragonov takes his back!
Dragonov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Astra looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Astra is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astra defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Astra controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Dragonov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Astra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragonov.
A punch combination from Astra misses.
Astra misses with a two punch combination.
Astra misses with a few strikes there.
Dragonov slips a jab and a cross from Astra.
Dragonov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Astra defends it nicely.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Astra is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragonov thows a body shot but no joy.
Dragonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astra.
Astra scores with a hook to the body. Dragonov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Astra doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Astra is breathing heavily.
Astra scores with a three punch combo!
Dragonov fails with the takedown.
Astra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Astra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragonov slips a jab and a cross from Astra.
No luck for Dragonov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Dragonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astra looks to throw the jab but Dragonov is out of range.
Dragonov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Astra bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Astra misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Astra as Dragonov shoots in.
A combination from Astra does no damage.
Astra fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragonov shoots for a double leg takedown but Astra sprawls well. He's pushed Dragonov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dragonov throws a push kick but Astra slaps the foot to one side.
Dragonov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astra sprawls well. Astra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dragonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Astra throws a nice looking combination but Dragonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Astra misses with a series of wild punches.
Astra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov is looking to clinch.
Astra misses with a two punch combination.
Dragonov tries for a takedown but Astra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Astra misses with a few strikes there.
Dragonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dragonov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Astra to the mat! Astra manages to get full guard.
Dragonov pushes down on Astra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dragonov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Astra wants to get back to his feet.
Astra pushes Dragonov off but Dragonov dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov has hold of Astra's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Astra seems comfortable defending it but Dragonov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Astra is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Astra is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dragonov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergei Dragonov!
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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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