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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AC Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
5 - 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AC Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dragonov was covering up waiting for the punch and Hardy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dragonov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardy defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragonov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dragonov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dragonov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dragonov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardy!
Hardy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov looking for a guillotine from mount but Hardy is having none of it.
Dragonov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dragonov has hold of Hardy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hardy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dragonov avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
Dragonov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hardy is trying to escape the mount.
Dragonov blocks Hardy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dragonov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dragonov wants to control the pace but Hardy is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hardy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dragonov looking to control but Hardy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dragonov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Dragonov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dragonov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hardy is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
Dragonov is breathing heavily.
Dragonov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dragonov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hardy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dragonov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hardy's back instead.
Dragonov gets his hands free as Hardy looks to control.
Dragonov is hanging on to Hardy's back as he tries to escape.
Dragonov trying to control momentarily.
Dragonov looking to break Hardy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hardy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dragonov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Dragonov blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dragonov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dragonov looking for a guillotine here but Hardy defends easily.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Dragonov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dragonov scores with a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Dragonov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dragonov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dragonov has hold of Hardy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hardy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dragonov cranks the arm and Hardy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hardy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sergei Dragonov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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