Carmleo Hayes Beats Ilja Dagunov In Latest WWE Men's US Title Defense On SmackDown

Carmelo Hayes posing with the Men's US title - WWE After weeks of Ilja Dragunov denying Carmelo Hayes a match, Hayes retained the Men's U. S. title over him on "SmackDown" .

Early in the match, Hayes slapped him in the face & Dragunov carried him to the opposite corner and slammed him into the turnbuckle. They exchanged strikes and dodged each other's moves until Dragunov connected with the Constantine Special. After a break, Dragunov took control of the match until Hayes connected with Dirty Diana.

He followed with a clothesline, sending Dragunov over the ropes. Hayes went for a Tope Con Hilo, but overshot Dragunov and he hit the announce table. Hayes attempted a splash, but could barely cover him.

Dragunov landed a senton & got a count og two and half. He was looking for a Coast-to-Coast when Hayes landed a First 48 midair, which Dragunov reversed into an H-Bomb, only for Hayes to get his foot on the rope. Hayes went for a DDT on the apron, but Dragunov reversed into a Death Valley Driver.