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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dragonez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hard Time (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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193 cm
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230 lbs
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194 cm
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260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Dragonez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hard Time! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dragonez misses with a takedown attempt so Time counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Time slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Time tries to free his leg and advance position but Dragonez is retaining full guard. Dragonez is breathing heavily. Time thows a big elbow that misses. Time is stalling in the full guard. Time stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragonez swivels though and keeps the full guard. Time slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hard Time. Time is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dragonez's half guard. Time is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. It looks like Time might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hard Time was stalling too much, according to the referee. Time throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragonez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Time to score an easy takedown into full guard. Time must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Time tries to stand but Dragonez is controlling from the bottom. Time is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Time's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hard Time was stalling too much, according to the referee. Time shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Time was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Time tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Time has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hard Time has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Time shoots in for a takedown and gets it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hard Time dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Time shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Dragonez is trying desperately to improve position. Time controlling from the full mount. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hard Time has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Dragonez misses with a takedown and Time counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Time takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Time thows a huge punch but Dragonez dodges it nicely.
Time controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard Time has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Time shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dragonez napping and manages to drive through into side control! Time tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dragonez's legs. Time is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dragonez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Time tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Time content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hard Time has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Time paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Time drives through with a takedown into guard. Time controlling from the top position. Time trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Time content to stall in guard here. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Time stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragonez swivels though and keeps the full guard. Time is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hard Time showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Time. A lull in the action here as Time stalls from top position. Time tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Time controls the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hard Time. Time gets a takedown into half guard. Time has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Time thows a huge punch but Dragonez dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Time content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Time is nestled in close to Dragonez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Time performing his best blanket impression for a moment. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hard Time has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Time manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dragonez on his heels. He'll look to pass Dragonez's guard now, I'm sure. Time looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Time looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Hard Time has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hard Time has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Time fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dragonez to the ground. Time is now in Dragonez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Time engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Time looking to pass the guard. Time sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight! Hard Time comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Time has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30 Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hard Time!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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