PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Lobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Kartella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kartella has chosen ICE-T That's How Im Livin as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lobo
vs
Kartella

185 cm
25
168 lbs
18 - 2 - 0

191 cm
31
180 lbs
18 - 6 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Lobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 3, fighting out of London, Drake Kartella!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kartella checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kartella with the counter takedown but Lobo avoids it easily.
Lobo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kartella drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lobo defends it well.

Lobo moves into range and clinches up with Kartella.
Kartella fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kartella misses with a body punch.
Kartella takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Drake Kartella has been cut.
Kartella dodges an elbow strike from Lobo.

Lobo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kartella distracts Lobo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kartella throws a big right hand that misses.

Lobo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kartella is aware though and is defending well.
Kartella throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lobo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartella throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kartella is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Lobo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Kartella has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kartella scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lobo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kartella cracks Lobo with a solid left hand.

Lobo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kartella with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lobo wants to sweep here but Kartella controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kartella accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Lobo has his foot on Kartella's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kartella works his way back into a safe position though.
Kartella tries to free his leg and advance position but Lobo is retaining full guard.
Lobo wants to sweep here but Kartella controlling him for the moment.
Kartella postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lobo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Lobo has his foot on Kartella's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kartella works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartella distracts Lobo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lobo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lobo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Lobo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kartella defends it easily.
Lobo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kartella is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobo is aware though and is defending well.

Lobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kartella tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kartella is still trying to improve position.

Kartella is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lobo advances to half guard.

Lobo is looking for a kimura but Kartella is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lobo to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kartella is looking to improve his position.
Lobo is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kartella is defending against the submission attempts here by Lobo.
Lobo is looking to advance position but Kartella won't allow it.

Lobo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kartella is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kartella manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kartella keeping full guard, as Lobo tries to pass.
Lobo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lobo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Lobo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lobo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Lobo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kartella tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lobo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Lobo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kartella tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lobo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Lobo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Kartella's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lobo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kartella takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kartella takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kartella tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lobo tries to clinch there but Kartella circles away.
Kartella is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lobo. That's going to slow Kartella down.
Lobo tries to clinch up but Kartella circles away and keeps his distance.
Kartella with the counter takedown but Lobo avoids it easily.
Lobo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kartella can do to turn this around?
Lobo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lobo throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kartella avoids the head kick by Lobo.
Kartella is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lobo throws a body kick that misses.
Kartella feints the counter takedown.
Lobo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kartella is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartella circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lobo misses with a leg kick.
Lobo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kartella. That did some damage!
Kartella moves out of range of the body kick.

Lobo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kartella, pushing him back against the cage.
Lobo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kartella walks away with a smile on his face. Lobo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lobo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kartella has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kartella avoids the head kick by Lobo.
And Kartella tries to counter it with a takedown but Lobo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lobo wants to clinch.
Kartella with the counter takedown but Lobo avoids it easily.
Lobo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drake Kartella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lobo moves into the clinch successfully.
Kartella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lobo smiles and moves away.
Lobo throws a head kick that misses.
Lobo tries to clinch there but Kartella circles away.
Kartella with the counter takedown but Lobo avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lobo, right into the meat.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kartella paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lobo throws a head kick that misses.
Kartella with the counter takedown but Lobo avoids it easily.
Lobo thows a leg kick but Kartella checks it

and Kartella counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kartella off and has taken his back!
Lobo controlling well, preventing Kartella from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kartella has hold of Lobo's leg, trying to break free but it's let Lobo lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Kartella is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Lobo throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Lobo!
A relieved looking Antonio Lobo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Drake Kartella had this to say: 'I'm officially retiring today... Thank you all for the great memories. Thank your all for a great career!'.