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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Haynes (ranked 5276 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 25051 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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200 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kasey Haynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haynes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Drago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drago is on top in guard.
Haynes has control of Drago's left arm, preventing Drago from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago trying to control but Haynes is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes pulls Drago in to control the position.
Haynes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haynes 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.
Drago wants to pass the guard but Haynes is keeping the position.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haynes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drago controls the pace.
Drago throws a strike but Haynes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drago wants to get back to his feet but Haynes passes into half guard.
Drago tries to roll over but Haynes keeps him under control.
Haynes is thwarting Drago's attempts to control the position.
Haynes seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Haynes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is looking to improve his position.
Haynes with the ground and pound but Drago uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Haynes postures up.
Drago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Haynes is looking to escape.
Drago trying to control the action but Haynes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago stops Haynes from getting back to his feet.
Haynes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
Drago is looking to take a break and control but Haynes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Haynes wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haynes looks for a takedown but Drago sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick from Drago is predictable there
and Haynes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haynes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Haynes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Drago closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haynes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haynes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Drago trying to control but Haynes is working from the bottom.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Haynes is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haynes is keeping the position for now.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drago gets a takedown into half guard.
Haynes kicks Drago off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago gets a double leg takedown into Haynes's guard.
Kasey Haynes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haynes has control of Drago's left arm, preventing Drago from doing any damage.
Haynes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago is looking to control Haynes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drago avoid being mounted?
Drago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haynes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Haynes stands up from half guard.
Haynes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drago is trying to defend but Haynes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Drago kicks off Haynes and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago clinches with his opponent.
Drago works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Haynes looking for a sweep. Not yet Haynes, not yet.
Drago content to stall in guard here.
Drago looking to sit in guard and control but Haynes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago is working an open guard so Haynes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Drago shoots in and gets a takedown into Haynes's guard.
Haynes is looking to stand back up but Drago counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Haynes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haynes trying to control but Drago postures up.
Drago prevents Haynes from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Haynes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Drago misses with a head kick.
Haynes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drago scores with a takedown into Haynes's guard.
Haynes pushes Drago off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago scores with a takedown into Haynes's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drago trying to move into half guard but instead Haynes has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago looking to control.
Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haynes drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Haynes as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Drago screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Haynes! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kasey Haynes!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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