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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Gomez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker tries for a takedown but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walker looking to score a takedown here. Gomez is defending well but Walker drives through and ends up in Gomez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomez wants to stand but Walker is controlling the position.
Walker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gomez trying to control the position here.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gomez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walker is pushing down on Gomez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomez is fighting to maintain full guard but Walker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gomez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Walker unloading with bombs!
Walker controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomez is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control the pace but Gomez is squirming around nicely.
Gomez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Walker.
Walker looking to finish Gomez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gomez!
Walker wants to finish this one by submission but Gomez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Walker.
Gomez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Walker unloading with bombs!
It looks like Andre Gomez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez is trying desperately to improve position.
Walker looking to finish Gomez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gomez!
That has opened up Andre Gomez's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a big shot there that rocks Gomez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The cut above Andre Gomez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Walker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gomez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gomez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomez taking shots to the head.
Andre Gomez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andre Gomez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Walker!
A victorious Matt Walker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ouyang Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Groper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Groper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ouyang Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Groper!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kang shoots in and gets a takedown into Groper's guard.
Kang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Groper for as long as he can get away with.
Groper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kang defends well.
Groper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kang is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kang stands and throws Groper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groper has one of Kang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kang working away.
Kang is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Groper's shoulder. That is not cool.
Groper keeps Kang under control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Groper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Groper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Groper struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Groper's face as Kang controls the position.
Kang working away.
Groper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kang's best efforts.
Kang content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Groper trying to hold on to Kang's head to control him but Kang postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Groper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kang pulls his head out easily.
Kang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Groper is looking to escape.
Kang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Groper is looking to escape.
Groper tries to hold on but Kang pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Groper is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kang trying to control but Groper is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ouyang Kang dominated that round.
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.
Groper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kang as he jumps to the side.
Kang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Groper shoots in for a takedown but Kang shows good takedown defense.
Kang just misses with a punch to the body.
Kang is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Groper is looking for a takedown.
Ouyang Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Groper.
Kang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Groper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kang has Groper pushed against the cage.
Kang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Groper up against the cage.
Groper looking for a takedown.
Kang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Groper is trying to drag Kang to the mat but Kang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kang is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Groper has Kang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kang misses with some punches.
Kang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kang manages to break the clinch.
Kang drives through with a takedown into Groper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Groper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kang has managed to get both his arms back between Groper's legs - danger averted.
Groper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kang is sitting in close to Groper's body. Groper has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kang is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kang is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Groper.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Groper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Angelico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Htiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Htiko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Angelico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Htiko!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelico moves into the clinch.
Angelico manages to break the clinch.
Htiko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Angelico as he avoids it easily.
Angelico seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Angelico.
Htiko shoots in but no luck this time.
Htiko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nathan Angelico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Htiko.
Angelico drives through and clinches with Htiko against the cage.
Angelico manages to break the clinch.
Angelico takes the fight into the clinch.
Htiko taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Angelico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Htiko gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angelico has one foot on Htiko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelico closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Angelico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Angelico throws a lazy head kick
and Htiko counters with a one-two to the body.
Angelico loads up on a big right hand but Htiko slips the punch.
Angelico throws a lazy head kick
and Htiko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Angelico is breathing heavily.
Angelico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Angelico is rocked!
It looks like Nathan Angelico has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Htiko.
Oh Angelico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Htiko tries to clinch there but Angelico circles away.
Htiko is looking to clinch.
Htiko is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Angelico is in big trouble! Htiko is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Angelico. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Tyler Htiko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lachie Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem feat. Nate Dogg - Till I Collapse. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lachie Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Hansen.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hansen misses with a takedown
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Hansen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hansen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Hansen lands with a light punch inside.
Hansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hansen takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hansen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jason Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachie Hansen.
Hansen takes an elbow to the temple.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hansen's coach down at Beast Bar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hansen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Hansen controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hansen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Hansen is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Hansen.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Hansen's ribcage. Hansen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee tries a body shot but Hansen blocks it.
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
Hansen stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Hansen from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hansen throws a counter combo.
Hansen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee avoids the head kick by Hansen.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Hansen.
Hansen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Hansen manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee pushes Hansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hansen avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Hansen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hansen managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Hansen tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pushing Hansen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Hansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
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!
Hansen can't break the clinch.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hansen's defenses.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hansen.
Hansen takes an elbow to the temple.
Lee breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Hansen. Beautiful body shot.
Hansen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Hansen on that attempt.
Lee tries to clinch but Hansen moves out of range.
Hansen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Hansen fails to land the takedown.
Jason Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachie Hansen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hansen off to one side.
Hansen wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hansen.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Hansen in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee digs a right hand into Hansen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hansen's gas tank.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hansen's defenses.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hansen.
Hansen taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Hansen controls the action.
Hansen is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hansen jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hansen dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
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!
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansens head.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Hansen in his tracks for a moment.
Hansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hansen dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Hansen goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Hansen.
Hansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee drives through and clinches with Hansen against the cage.
Lee tries a body shot but Hansen blocks it.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Hansen shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Hansen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen misses with a head kick.
Hansen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Hansen takes a shot to the head.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hansen jumps guard but Lee stands there with Hansen around his waist. Hansen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee stalling the fight.
Hansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hansen.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Hansen is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee tries to work over Hansen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Hansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hansen wants to counter with a clinch but Lee pushes him away.
Hansen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Hansen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hansen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hansen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Hansen's legs - danger averted.
Lee is pushing down on Hansen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hansen is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee winds up and cracks Hansen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hansen wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Hansen is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hansen defending well though.
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee trying to control the action but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Lee stands up and beckons Hansen to join him on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hansen's elbow.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hansen can do to turn this around?
Hansen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jason Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachie Hansen.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Hansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Hansen.
Hansen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Hansen moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
It appears Lee was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hansen slips under a jab.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee blocks a head kick by Hansen.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Hansen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Hansen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hansen tries to clinch up.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Hansen.
Jason Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hansen.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hansen's defenses.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen prevents a body shot from Lee.
Hansen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hansen is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hansen's elbow.
Hansen is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Hansen into the cage.
Hansen blocks a body shot from Lee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lachie Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Hansen tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Lee!
A victorious Jason Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taj Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan McDaniel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taj Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan McDaniel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gibson avoids it really well and circles away.
McDaniel lands a nice looking body shot.
Logan McDaniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from McDaniel.
McDaniel misses with a head kick.
McDaniel works over Gibson's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniel dives in and grabs Gibson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gibson pushes down on McDaniel's head and hops out.
McDaniel moves into range and clinches up with Gibson.
Gibson trying to control the position but instead, McDaniel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gibson into the cage.
McDaniel pushes Gibson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDaniel has closed the distance and engaged Gibson in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDaniel.
McDaniel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDaniel.
McDaniel lands a left hand.
McDaniel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
Gibson is rocked!
McDaniel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gibson is defending well for now.
Oh Gibson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibson tries to pull guard but McDaniel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McDaniel lands a shoulder strike.
McDaniel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gibson seems to have got his legs back now.
McDaniel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibson's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDaniel misses with a body shot.
McDaniel throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDaniel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel connects with a body shot that sends Gibson's belly button to the back.
McDaniel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibson's calf.
McDaniel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDaniel fails with a takedown attempt.
Taj Gibson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan McDaniel.
McDaniel has Gibson up against the cage in a clinch.
McDaniel lands a body shot.
McDaniel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDaniel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gibson tries to avoid it but McDaniel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gibson to the ground. Gibson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDaniel moves into range and clinches up with Gibson.
Gibson is looking for a takedown.
McDaniel manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gibson.
McDaniel drives through and clinches with Gibson against the cage.
McDaniel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Gibson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDaniel breaks from the clinch.
Jab from McDaniel.
McDaniel shoots in looking for a takedown. Gibson tries to sprawl out of it but McDaniel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gibson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDaniel rushes Gibson and presses him up against the cage.
McDaniel lands with a left to the head.
McDaniel manages to break the clinch.
Gibson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDaniel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDaniel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDaniel clinches up with Gibson and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson working hard to break the clinch.
McDaniel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gibson takes a shot to the head.
A short right from McDaniel.
McDaniel gets through Gibson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
McDaniel tries to land a knee to the head but Gibson blocks with his arms.
Gibson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDaniel breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Gibson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gibson is looking for a counter combo.
McDaniel lands with a good body shot.
McDaniel steps into range and cracks Gibson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gibson flops backwards and McDaniel dives into his guard looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan McDaniel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gibson throws a big shot that misses.
Gibson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDaniel.
Despite the aggression on McDaniel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDaniel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gibson misses with a two punch combination.
McDaniel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McDaniel connects with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gibson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDaniel - the referee stops the clock and Gibson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDaniel. Gibson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McDaniel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDaniel rushes Gibson with punches - Gibson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Gibson goes down! McDaniel follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan McDaniel!
A very excited looking Logan McDaniel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Quinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivo Koljeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivo Koljeno is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cesar Quinta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ivo Koljeno!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinta shoots in and bounces Koljeno off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Quinta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Quinta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Quinta controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Koljeno dives on top into guard.
Quinta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Quinta 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Quinta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quinta is in close to Koljeno's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Quinta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Quinta throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinta stands up over Koljeno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koljeno 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.
Quinta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Quinta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Quinta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Quinta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Koljeno for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koljeno keeping moving, preventing Quinta from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Quinta is looking to work some ground and pound but Koljeno has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quinta lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quinta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Quinta looking to score a takedown here. Koljeno is defending well but Quinta drives through and ends up in Koljeno's guard.
Quinta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quinta is working Koljeno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Quinta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koljeno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quinta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koljeno is letting Quinta control him for a moment.
Quinta in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Quinta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quinta fails to land with a series of punches.
Quinta misses with a head kick.
Koljeno blocks a head kick by Quinta.
Sloppy strikes from Koljeno. Those never looked like landing.
Quinta gets a takedown into half guard.
Quinta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Quinta lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koljeno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quinta lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinta working over Koljeno with some ground and pound. Koljeno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Quinta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koljeno wants to get back to his feet.
Quinta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Quinta looking to isolate an arm here. Koljeno doesn't see it coming and as Quinta extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Quinta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cesar Quinta!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Kartella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LOVE SOSA REMIX. Kartella has chosen Real G's as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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23
200 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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29
180 lbs
12 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Carter Williams !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Drake Kartella!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams .
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kartella moves away.
Williams throws a series of punches but Kartella avoids them all with ease.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams cracks Kartella with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kartella misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Kartella slips the punch.
Williams moves out of range as Kartella strikes.
Kartella pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kartella throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Kartella has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Williams throws the left hand but Kartella avoids the punch easily.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Drake Kartella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kartella counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kartella throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Williams 's head coaches at Netherlands Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot lands for Kartella.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kartella is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Kartella ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Kartella was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kartella throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kartella misses with a looping left.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Kartella's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Jab, jab by Kartella - just one landing.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kartella moves away.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams cracks Kartella with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Kartella ducks down to avoid it.
Kartella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Kartella moves away and avoids it.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Williams .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kartella throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Kartella.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Kartella dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Kartella throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Kartella misses the shot to the body.
Kartella might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kartella moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kartella.
Kartella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kartella feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williams s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kartella throws a hook to the side of Williams 's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams looks to land a combination but Kartella avoids it well.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kartella.
Kartella moves away from the strike by Williams .
Kartella swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Williams .
Kartella keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
Kartella swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a looping right.
A big left from Kartella misses.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Williams . Those never looked like landing.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Kartella throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Kartella throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Kartella throws an overhand right that lands on Williams 's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Kartella walks into a left hand.
Williams slips a jab from Kartella.
Kartella swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Kartella misses the shot to the body.
Kartella throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kartella blocks a jab.
Kartella throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Kartella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kartella just misses with a punch to the body.
Kartella misses the body punch
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Kartella catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kartella was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kartella.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams misses the jab.
Kartella dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Kartella does it's job there.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kartella's hands.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . Kartella does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kartella lands a nice shot to the body.
Kartella staying out of range there.
Kartella bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams 's head.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Carter Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams blocks a head kick by Kartella.
Williams slips a jab from Kartella.
Michael Carter Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kartella.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good exchange - Kartella coming out on top.
Williams 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Williams scores with a three punch combo!
Williams lands a nice hook to Kartella's body. Kartella takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws the left hand but Kartella avoids the punch easily.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Williams .
Kartella tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams walks into a jab.
Kartella misses with a body shot.
Kartella thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Kartella.
A jab from Williams misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kartella.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Kartella swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Kartella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kartella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kartella throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Kartella swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams .
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Kartella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kartella throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kartella uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Kartella throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kartella throws out a powerful jab.
Kartella tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams takes a swing at Kartella's ribcage but misses.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kartella tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kartella paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Kartella misses.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Kartella manages to avoid it.
Williams moves out of range as Kartella strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kartella.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kartella! But no joy.
Kartella missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kartella connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Kartella raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Kartella with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams .
Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartella scores with a punch to the head.
Kartella throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Kartella manages to avoid it.
Kartella throws a head kick that misses.
Williams scores with a jab. Kartella acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kartella.
Williams moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKartella.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams throws a hook but Kartella blocks it.
Kartella just misses with a punch to the body.
Kartella misses with a straight left.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kartella missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kartella.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams throws a hook but Kartella blocks it.
Kartella misses with a straight left.
Kartella stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Kartella sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws out a loose jab but Kartella uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kartella lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Kartella backpedaling.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Kartella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kartella connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kartella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kartella scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kartella.
Kartella connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kartella throws a head kick that misses.
Kartella defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Kartella swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kartella throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Nice cross by Kartella.
A jab from Kartella does it's job there.
Williams swings for the body but Kartella moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Drake Kartella will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice cross by Kartella.
A shot to the liver by Williams . Beautiful body shot.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kartella connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kartella doesn't seem phased though.
Kartella listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kartella thows a body kick. Williams tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kartella fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Kartella is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams 's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kartella throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kartella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kartella lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body punch from Kartella.
A jab from Kartella misses.
Williams avoids the head kick by Kartella.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams digs a good hook to Kartella's body.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Kartella slips the punch.
Kartella throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Kartella manages to avoid it.
Kartella throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Kartella throws an overhand right that lands on Williams 's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Kartella moved out of range nicely.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kartella was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Kartella.
A big left from Williams misses.
Kartella misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Williams .
Kartella fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Kartella misses.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Kartella takes a swing at Williams 's ribcage but misses.
Kartella thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kartella moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartella gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Kartella slips the punch.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kartella.
Kartella has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kartella throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams .
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!
Williams works Kartella's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Kartella.
Kartella misses with a body punch
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Kartella.
Kartella ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Williams .
Kartella throws a head kick that misses.
Kartella throws a head kick that misses.
Williams slips a jab from Kartella.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Kartella slips the punch.
Kartella moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kartella was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Williams misses with a straight left.
Kartella throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams .
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kartella manages to avoid it.
Kartella throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kartella misses with a looping right.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Kartella moved out of range.
Kartella throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Kartella.
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Kartella throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Kartella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams blocks a jab.
Kartella throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves forwards but Kartella connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Kartella.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kartella cracks Williams with a good jab.
Kartella uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kartella scores with a punch to the head.
Kartella slips a straight right by Williams .
Kartella dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kartella doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kartella to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams moves away from the strike by Kartella.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kartella lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Kartella moves his leg out of the way.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Kartella.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Drake Kartella just about did enough to take it.
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.
Kartella closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kartella misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Kartella drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kartella manages to avoid it.
Kartella misses with a straight right.
Kartella blocks a jab.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Kartella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kartella misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Kartella.
Kartella ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kartella.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Kartella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kartella blocks a jab.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kartella.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Williams lands a nice hook to Kartella's body. Kartella takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kartella throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Kartella's head but Kartella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kartella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kartella smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kartella throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kartella does it's job there.
Kartella ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Kartella was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams blocks a head kick by Kartella.
Nice defenses there by Kartella.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kartella ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kartella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams .
Kartella thuds his right hand into Williams 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kartella.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kartella has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Kartella's head.
Kartella blocks a jab.
Kartella takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kartella bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams 's head backwards.
Williams 's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Kartella is just out of range.
Kartella throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kartella lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Williams misses with a hook.
Kartella tests Williams 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kartella loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Kartella's shoulder, as Kartella tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Williams misses.
Nice defenses there by Williams .
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Williams , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams throws a body punch but Kartella moves out of range.
Kartella plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kartella.
Kartella displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
A big right from Williams misses.
Kartella misses with an uppercut.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Kartella.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kartella! But no joy.
Kartella misses with a hook.
A big left from Williams misses.
Kartella scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kartella.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams is looking to clinch but Kartella is avoiding it.
Kartella misses with a wild body shot.
Kartella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Kartella misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Kartella will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams throws a body punch but Kartella moves out of range.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kartella throws a head kick that misses.
Kartella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kartella tries a head kick but it misses.
Kartella moves away from the strike by Williams .
Kartella gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Kartella takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kartella misses with an uppercut.
Williams scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Carter Williams had his way with Drake Kartella in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kartella drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kartella takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Kartella.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kartella on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Kartella throws a big counter head kick but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kartella manages to avoid it.
Kartella is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams .
The fighters circling - Kartella throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kartella walks into a left hand.
Kartella scores with a jab.
Williams slips a straight right by Kartella.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a jab when Kartella was well out of range.
Williams looks to land a combination but Kartella avoids it well.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Kartella.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kartella just misses with a punch to the body.
Kartella misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Kartella swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Kartella misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams slips under a jab from Kartella.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kartella.
Nice jab there from Kartella.
Williams misses with a hook.
Kartella scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kartella misses with a head kick.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kartella throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Kartella catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Williams .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kartella sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kartella slips a straight right by Williams .
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kartella avoids the head kick by Williams .
Kartella lands a nice looking body shot.
Kartella loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Kartella throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a hook but Kartella avoids it easily.
Kartella moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kartella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams .
Kartella slips a straight right by Williams .
Kartella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Kartella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams slips under a jab from Kartella.
Kartella scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartella gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams .
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kartella.
Kartella takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kartella throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams lands a head shot.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams takes a swing at Kartella's ribcage but misses.
Williams clobbers Kartella with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kartella tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . Kartella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kartella pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kartella blocks a jab.
Kartella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kartella slips a jab from Williams .
Williams blocks a head kick by Kartella.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartella jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kartella moves out of range of the strikes.
Kartella swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kartella throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kartella misses the target.
Kartella dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kartella waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams .
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Kartella throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Kartella throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Williams misses.
A head kick misses from Williams .
Kartella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drake Kartella.
I think Kartella has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 48:48
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Michael Carter Williams retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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