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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bane Dark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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222 lbs
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188 cm
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225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bane Dark! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Carter! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Dark persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing. Carter throws a combination. Dark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Bane Dark has been cut. Carter wants to clinch. Carter scores with a hook to the body. Dark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Carter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carter duly obliges. Carter misses with a double jab.
Carter tries to clinch but Dark is having none of it. Dark keeps the fight on the outside. Dark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter wants to clinch. Dark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dark throws a head kick that misses. Nice takedown defense from Carter. No joy for Dark on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carter is looking to clinch. Dark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter jabs at Dark's body. Carter tries to clinch up. Dark keeps the fight on the outside. Carter misses with a wild body shot. Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dark paws at him with a jab and circles away. Carter works over Dark's head and body with a nice combination. Carter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Carter forces Dark back against the cage and clinches. A right hand to the body from Carter.
Come on Carter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carter is working Dark over against the cage. Carter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dark up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on Carter's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Carter. Carter wants to clinch up but Dark keeps it at a distance. Carter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Carter tries to clinch up. Dark tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it. Carter darts in and clinches Dark up against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Carter.
Carter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dark up against the cage. Carter lands with a short shot to the head. Dark taking a breather. Carter taking a breather. Dark has Carter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Dark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter pressing his opponent against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Carter. Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dark tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dark to the ground. Dark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Dark throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range. Dark is looking to clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Dark off the cage and back into rage. Carter looks to land a combination. Dark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. A swing and a miss from Dark. Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Carter dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bane Dark's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dark lands with an overhand left. Carter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nick Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dark.
Carter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Carter takes one on the button. Carter tries to clinch and Dark counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Dark tries to stand but Carter is controlling from the bottom. Dark throws and elbow that misses. Carter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dark's guard. Nice move by Carter! Carter stands up from Dark's guard - Carter perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dark throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Carter clinches with his opponent.
Carter lands a nice uppercut. A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dark misses with a body punch.
Dark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carter smiles and moves away.
Carter tries to clinch and Dark counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Carter! Carter wants to try and get back to his feet. Carter is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dark wants to control but Carter has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Carter kicks off Dark and gets to his feet. Carter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Carter lands a jab to Dark's midsection. Dark lands with a good body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dark gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dark shoots in but no luck this time. Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dark dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Carter throws a series of punches but Dark moves out of range. Dark has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Dark. That's going to take a lot out of him. Carter darts in trying to clinch and Dark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter. Carter is looking to clinch. Carter lands a nice looking body shot.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dark swats him away and circles back towards the center. The fight stays on the outside here - Dark looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Carter wants to clinch up but Dark keeps it at a distance. Carter slaps away a takedown attempt from Dark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes. Dark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter takes the fight into the clinch. Dark being controlled against the cage. Carter blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dark has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment. A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Dark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bane Dark dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bane Dark's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Dark. Carter tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dark counters with a stiff right hand. Carter swinging wildly here.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Dark counters with a lovely straight right hand! Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Dark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Carter closes the distance but Dark moves to the side and Dark counters with a stiff right hand. Carter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Dark jabbing away but nothing is landing. Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Dark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Carter moves into range and clinches up with Dark. Stalling in the clinch from Carter.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Dark tries to pull guard but Carter won't allow it.
Dark is trying to break the clinch but Carter is controlling him. Dark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carter has him pressed against the cage. Carter has Dark pressed against the cage.
Dark tries to score a body lock takedown but Carter shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Carter digs a right hand underneath Dark's ribcage. Dark let out a lung full of air as it connected. Carter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dark up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dark tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Dark drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Dark. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short left from Carter. Carter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Carter. Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dark counters with a stiff right hand. Carter ducks under a wild hook from Dark. Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carter wants to clinch but Dark slips to the side and Dark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dark. Dark is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position. A short uppercut from Carter. Carter stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Dark gets control of Carter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dark will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Dark is looking to stand up but Carter isn't so interested in that idea. Carter gets to his feet. Dark looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Carter tries to clinch up. Bane Dark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dark circles away from the clinch attempt and Dark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dark was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter. Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Carter tries to bum rush Dark with a series of wild strikes but Dark uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Carter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dark rather than just go for the knockout. Dark cracks Carter with an open hand slap. The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nick Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dark, pushing him back against the cage. Carter wants to stall.
Carter lands with a light punch inside. A hook to the body from Carter.
Dark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dark as Carter tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight! Bane Dark showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:28 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:28 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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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
71% |
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