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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei AK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei AK has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei AK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Carter!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by AK.
AK creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
AK tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no AK has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
AK is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carter has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from AK seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Carter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
AK thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AK works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AK cracks Carter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
AK tries for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
AK throws an elbow but Carter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Carter is not content to let AK control the position.
AK prevents Carter from escaping the position.
AK tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter stops AK from passing to mount.
AK tries for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
Carter is trying to buck AK off.
AK tries for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
Carter is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AK tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but AK has just dragged him back down to the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
AK scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carter looks gassed!
AK is trying to work for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
Carter is staying active underneath AK, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AK wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
AK is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
AK wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
AK stops Carter from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei AK dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
AK swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Carter defending well as AK loads up on a big left hand.
Carter tries to clinch up.
AK scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
AK wants to pass the guard but Carter is defending well.
AK stops Carter from getting back to his feet.
AK is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carter defends it well.
Carter is defending against the submission attempts here by AK.
AK is trying to work for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AK prevents Carter from standing back up.
AK is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
AK stops Carter from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carter tries to clinch but AK moves out of range.
AK shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
AK trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
AK works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter can't keep his opponent in guard - AK advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carter tries to kick AK off but AK keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
AK thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
AK not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
AK seems to be working for a kimura but Carter defends the submission attempt.
Carter tries to kick AK off but AK keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
AK is working for a submission of some sort.
AK missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to stand up here but AK is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
AK drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as AK controls the pace.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but AK is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
AK has gone for a leg lock! Carter slips out almost immediately though and dives into AK's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of AK is proving hard to escape from.
Sergei AK overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
AK working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carter wants to stand but AK has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
AK escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
AK throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei AK dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Carter misses with the combination.
Carter tries to clinch but AK is having none of it.
Carter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
AK lands a couple of elbows.
AK prevents Carter from getting back to his feet.
AK wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
AK is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
AK wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
AK drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and AK jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
AK working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.
AK missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
AK prevents Carter from getting back to his feet.
AK drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and AK jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
AK forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
AK digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
AK goes for a takedown attempt but Carter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nick Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
AK feints and as Carter raises his hands in defense, AK changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
AK is working Carter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
AK looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carter is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and AK dives into side control.
Carter tries to escape but AK is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AK is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carter pushes AK away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, AK gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
AK is trying to get an arm triangle but Carter is defending well.
AK landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Carter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but AK is controlling him well.
Carter is working to avoid the ground and pound but AK connects with a decent elbow.
AK thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter is pushing AK's head away, looking to escape. AK manages to hold on to the position though.
AK tries for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
Carter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
AK is putting a hurting on Carter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sergei AK is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter is being controlled here.
AK has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei AK showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for AK, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei AK!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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