Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 39: Femme v Gustavsson
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Bystrom swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Carter instigates a clinch.
Bystrom blocks a body shot from Carter.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carter's brow.
Carter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carter wants to break free but Bystrom has control.
Bystrom tries to stall but Carter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bystrom tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
Bystrom wants to take the fight to the mat but Carter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Carter tries to score a body lock takedown but Bystrom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bystrom prevents a body shot from Carter.
Bystrom stops a takedown attempt from Carter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Carter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bystrom is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Carter to the mat. Carter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bystrom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Bystrom wanted to stand there but Carter had control of the position.
Bystrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bystrom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carter has control of Bystrom's left arm, preventing Bystrom from doing any damage.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carter tries for a takedown but Bystrom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Carter backs off Bystrom throws a huge counter combo but Carter manages to avoid it all.
Bystrom looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
Bystrom lands a head kick! #CL2#
Bystrom moves into range and clinches up with Carter.
Bystrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.#TD2#
Bystrom has picked Carter up - he's going for a ride! Bystrom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Carter is doing well to control the position and prevent Bystrom from advancing to side control.
Bystrom throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.
Bystrom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Carter tries to roll over but Bystrom keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bystrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carter is just riding it out for now. Bystrom eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bystrom seems to be looking for submissions.
Carter is controlling Bystrom's trapped leg to prevent Bystrom from advancing to side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bystrom tries to stand and escape but Carter is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bystrom is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Bystrom lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Carter moves into range and clinches up with Bystrom.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bystrom as Carter tries to tie him up.
Carter tries to circle away but Bystrom has him pinned against the cage.
Carter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bystrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carter gets through Bystrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bystrom stalling in the clinch but Carter improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Bystrom controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Carter.
Carter is trying to maintain a safe position but Bystrom gets an underhook and turns Carter into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torkel Bystrom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Carter shoots in but no luck this time.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Bystrom.
Bystrom wants to clinch.
Bystrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Bystrom finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Bystrom clinches. #BC#
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter with a nice cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Carter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carter looking for a takedown.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bystrom stops a takedown attempt from Carter.
Bystrom taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Carter gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bystrom regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Bystrom 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. #T1##SUB2#
Bystrom throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Carter escapes and throws Bystrom's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Carter controls the position.
Bystrom manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Bystrom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bystrom.
Carter wants to improve his position but Bystrom is controlling well. #T2#
Carter keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Bystrom is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Carter still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Carter has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bystrom is not content to let Carter control the position. #T3##ES2#
Bystrom sneaks out the side door and pushes Carter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bystrom blocks a body shot from Carter.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carter as Bystrom tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Bystrom jumps into guard, dragging Carter to the mat.
Carter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bystrom for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Bystrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bystrom has his foot on Carter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carter works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bystrom has an active guard here but Carter has managed to pass into half guard.
Carter wants to pass to mount but Bystrom is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bystrom wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Torkel Bystrom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
The fighters circling - Bystrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Bystrom pushes him off.
Carter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Carter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bystrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torkel Bystrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bystrom keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bystrom is trying to keep Carter in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter is standing up over Bystrom. Bystrom looks to escape but Carter dives into side control.
Bystrom is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Bystrom pushes Carter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bystrom tries to buck Carter off but Carter is having none of it.
Bystrom is pushing Carter's head away, looking to escape. Carter manages to hold on to the position though.
Bystrom tries to bench press Carter off him but Carter keeps the position.
Bystrom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carter controlling the position from side mount.
Bystrom pushes Carter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carter tries to clinch but Bystrom is having none of it.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bystrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bystrom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bystrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Carter avoids the body shot from Bystrom.
Jason Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bystrom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bystrom throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range. #CL#
Carter moves into the clinch.
Carter is looking for a takedown.
Carter wants to take the fight to the mat but Bystrom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Bystrom controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.#T3#
Carter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bystrom missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter blocks the body kick.
Jason Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bystrom misses with a wild combination.
Carter tries for a takedown but Bystrom circles away easily
and Bystrom counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter tries to clinch there but Bystrom circles away.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Bystrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter. #CL2#
Bystrom forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
Bystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter. #TD2#
Bystrom gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Carter regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bystrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carter's guard.#T4#
Bystrom throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Carter has his hands on Bystrom's head, controlling the position.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torkel Bystrom really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Bystrom lands a head shot.
Bystrom misses with a wild body shot.
Bystrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
As Bystrom looks to move away, Carter throws a big counter combo but Bystrom just gets out of the way.
Bystrom looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bystrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Bystrom takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Carter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bystrom doesn't seem phased though.
Bystrom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Carter moves into the clinch.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bystrom jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carter avoiding damage as Bystrom throws knees to the body.
Carter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bystrom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Carter has managed to clinch.
Carter looking for a takedown.
Carter wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Bystrom lands a takedown into guard.
Bystrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carter is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carter holds on and takes a little breather.
Bystrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bystrom manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bystrom is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bystrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bystrom is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Carter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bystrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carter has managed to get both his arms back between Bystrom's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Bystrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carter trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Carter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bystrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter slips under a jab from Bystrom.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter tries to move into range but Bystrom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Carter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bystrom to the ground. Carter is now in Bystrom's guard.#SUB2#
Bystrom pushes a forearm under Carter's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Carter is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torkel Bystrom!
An out of breath Torkel Bystrom thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 31: Granger v Ihantala
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Carter misses. #TD#
Gustavsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gustavsson is in Carter's guard.
Gustavsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gustavsson content to stall in guard here.
Carter trying to control the position.
Gustavsson postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustavsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson lands a couple of digs.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Gustavsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carter's guard. #T1#
Gustavsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustavsson is taking a breather. Carter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Gustavsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carter has his hands clasped together around Gustavsson's back. He's all about the action.
Gustavsson content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustavsson trying to mount his opponent but Carter defends it.
Carter is refusing to be controlled, as Gustavsson sits in half guard.
Gustavsson content to control rather than advance.
Carter is staying active underneath Gustavsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gustavsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustavsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.
Carter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson prevents Carter from improving his position.#T3#
Gustavsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gustavsson wants to pass the guard but Carter is defending well.
Gustavsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustavsson pinned against the cage. Gustavsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gustavsson stuffs the takedown.
Ivern Gustavsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Carter.#TD#
Gustavsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Carter's guard.
Gustavsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustavsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Gustavsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustavsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter looking to control.
Gustavsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustavsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustavsson trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Gustavsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gustavsson slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter wants to improve his position but Gustavsson is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivern Gustavsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Carter stuffs the takedown.
Carter throws a hook but Gustavsson avoids it easily.#TD#
Gustavsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gustavsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Carter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Gustavsson with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustavsson works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Gustavsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Carter trying to control the position.
Gustavsson looking to pass the guard.
Gustavsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gustavsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustavsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Gustavsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gustavsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Carter as Gustavsson shoots in.#TD2#
Carter gets the takedown into side control.
Gustavsson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Silverback MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gustavsson gets back to half guard.
Gustavsson has his hands clasped together around Carter's back. He's all about the action.
Gustavsson is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carter performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Let's hope that Carter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Carter trying to control the action but Gustavsson is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gustavsson wants to get back to full guard.
Gustavsson won't allow Carter to pass to mount.
Carter is trying to control the action in half guard but Gustavsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustavsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustavsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Carter with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gustavsson shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Gustavsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and Gustavsson ends up having to push Carter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short right from Carter.
Gustavsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Carter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gustavsson uses from the top position.
Gustavsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Gustavsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustavsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carter looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivern Gustavsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Carter tries for a takedown but Gustavsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jason Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustavsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carter.#TD#
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carter is looking to reverse the position.
Gustavsson trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter tries to buck Gustavsson off but Gustavsson is having none of it.
Gustavsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gustavsson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.
Gustavsson lands an elbow. #T1#
Gustavsson trying to control the position but Carter is working away.
Gustavsson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gustavsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Carter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gustavsson off and has taken his back!
Gustavsson tries to break free.
Gustavsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Carter has the hooks in. Gustavsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Ivern Gustavsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustavsson trying to control the action but Carter just sinks the hooks in.
Gustavsson rolls, trying to escape but Carter keeps control of the position.
Gustavsson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Carter go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3#
Gustavsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Carter gets his hands free.
Carter is looking to control Gustavsson but Gustavsson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Carter controlling from the back.
Jason Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustavsson tries to roll but Carter sticks to his back.
Ivern Gustavsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Carter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gustavsson trying to control the action but Carter just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Gustavsson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Carter's arms.
Carter trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson rolls, trying to escape but Carter keeps control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivern Gustavsson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gustavsson, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivern Gustavsson!
Ivern Gustavsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 23: West v Maestre
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target.
Carter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter tries to clinch up
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svyatogor but Svyatogor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Svyatogor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jason Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svyatogor swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Svyatogor connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter wants to clinch.
Svyatogor stuffs the takedown attempt from Carter. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown but Svyatogor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Svyatogor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carter.
Carter moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
Svyatogor scores with a nice right hand.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Carter shoots and misses
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Svyatogor catches Carter right on the button with a cross.
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Svyatogor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.
Svyatogor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Carter tries for a takedown but Svyatogor circles away easily
and Svyatogor counters with a one-two to the body.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Svyatogor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Svyatogor coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor dips to his left and cracks Carter with an uppercut!
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Svyatogor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Carter has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Svyatogor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Svyatogor gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter blocks an elbow strike.
Carter blocks an elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Carter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Svyatogor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svyatogor lands with an overhand left.
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Carter is rocked!
Svyatogor measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Carter! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 15: Carter v Ship
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Ship shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Carter throws a hook but Ship avoids it easily.
Carter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Carter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carter.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Ship's head but Ship sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ship with the counter takedown but Carter avoids it easily.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ship connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.
Ship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Carter gets tackled into the cage by Ship. Ship maintains the clinch.
Ship tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ship jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jason Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Ship.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Ship misses with a punch to the body.
Ship is trying to pull guard but Carter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ship tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Ship drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've been informed that Ship has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ship.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ship tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ship tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ship jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ship fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ship backwards.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ship controls his hands.
Ship is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ship looks winded!
Carter misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Carter. #BC#
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Ship tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Jason Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter scores with the left hand. Ship knows he should have avoided that one.
Carter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a shot from downtown. Ship moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Carter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ship tries to pull guard but Carter won't allow it. #T2#
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ship controls his hands.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Ship jumps guard.
Carter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Ship is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Carter frees his head nicely. Oh but Ship has switched to an armbar! Carter is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Roman Ship!

Event: RISE 8: Phillipe v Carter
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Philippe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Philippe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Philippe moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Philippe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Philippe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Philippe misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
A jab from Philippe misses.
Sloppy strikes from Carter. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Philippe.
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Philippe's shoulder, as Philippe tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter with a nice calf kick.
Carter with a jab.
A punch combination from Philippe misses.
Carter misses with the combination.
Philippe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Philippe keeps the fight on the outside.
Philippe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter walks into a jab.
Philippe misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Carter has managed to clinch.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Philippe can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action. #BC#
Philippe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philippe manages to avoid it.
Philippe throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Philippe.
Philippe just misses with a punch to the body.
Philippe moves out of range of the strikes.
Philippe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Philippe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Philippe misses.
Philippe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carter 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.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Philippe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Philippe gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Philippe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Philippe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Philippe digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Philippe.
Philippe tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Philippe throws a head punch that misses.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Philippe throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Philippe.
A head punch on the inside from Philippe fails to land.
Carter digs a right hand into Philippe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Philippe's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
Philippe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Philippe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Philippe has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Philippe on the inside. #T3#
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Philippe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter lands a right hand.
Philippe throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Philippe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Philippe backwards.
Philippe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Philippe throws a head punch that misses.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Philippe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Philippe throws a head punch that misses.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Philippe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
A right hook to the body lands for Carter.
Philippe lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Philippe backwards.
Philippe misses with some punches.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Philippe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter misses with a body punch. #BC#
Philippe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Carter tries to clinch there but Philippe circles away.
Philippe throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
Philippe throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Philippe looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Philippe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
No joy there for Philippe, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Philippe blocks an uppercut.
Philippe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Philippe prevents a body shot from Carter.
Carter digs a right hand into Philippe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Philippe's gas tank.
Philippe is breathing heavily.
Philippe misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Philippe.
Philippe swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Philippe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Carter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Philippe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Carter feints and then cracks Philippe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Philippe down.
Carter takes a swing at Philippe's ribcage but misses.
Carter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Philippe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Philippe walks into a straight right hand from Carter.
Jason Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Carter clinches with his opponent.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Philippe tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Philippe back against the cage.
A short right from Carter.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Philippe's elbow.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Philippe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Philippe backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Philippe backwards.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Philippe.
A hook to the body from Carter.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Jason Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter tries a body shot but Philippe blocks it.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Philippe has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Philippe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Philippe lands with a short shot to the head.
Philippe lands with a light punch inside.
Philippe lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter lands an uppercut.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Philippe backwards.
Philippe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter cracks Philippe with a nice body shot.
A short right from Carter.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Philippe backwards.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Philippe misses with the head strike.
Carter digs a right hand underneath Philippe's ribcage. Philippe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter works on Philippe's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carter lands a body shot.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter lands a body shot.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Philippe backwards.
Philippe swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Carter.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Carter. #T3#
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Philippe controls the action.
Philippe has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Philippe or not.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Philippe avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage. #BC2#
Carter breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Carter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carter.
Jason Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philippe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Philippe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Carter lands.#ROC2#Philippe is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Philippe like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Philippe from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Carter!
Jason Carter thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 5: Gustavsson v Carter
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Gustavsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jason Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustavsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Carter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carter tries to clinch #TD#
and Gustavsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gustavsson looking to pass the guard.
Gustavsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustavsson looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Carter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
I've been told that Carter has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Gustavsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carter's guard. #REVR#
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carter controlling the position.
Carter is trying to control the position but Gustavsson postures up.
Gustavsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully.
Gustavsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Gustavsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustavsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustavsson throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustavsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Gustavsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carter quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Gustavsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carter taking some punishment here, with Gustavsson in his half guard.
Gustavsson stalling.
Carter tries to get to full guard but Gustavsson has control of the leg.
Gustavsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carter is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.
Well, if Gustavsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gustavsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.
Carter won't allow Gustavsson to pass to mount.
Gustavsson is trying to control. Carter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carter wants to improve his position but Gustavsson is controlling well.
Gustavsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gustavsson throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson is keen to just control but Carter is a slippery customer.
Gustavsson winds up and cracks Carter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivern Gustavsson dominated that round.
That's time! Gustavsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Carter with the inside leg kick.
Jason Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Ivern Gustavsson has been cut.
Gustavsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustavsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Carter gets caught flat footed, as Gustavsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gustavsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustavsson is fighting to break Carter's control of his arms but Carter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gustavsson throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter keeping full guard, as Gustavsson tries to pass.
Gustavsson advances position into side control!
Carter is not content to let Gustavsson control the position. #T1#
Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Gustavsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Carter isn't going anywhere.
Gustavsson is looking to take a break and control but Carter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Gustavsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gustavsson controlling the position from side mount.
Gustavsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gustavsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
Carter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gustavsson trying to control the position but Carter is working away.
Carter defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Carter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gustavsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Carter's head but Carter avoids it well.
Gustavsson landing a few strikes.
Gustavsson happy to just control the position for now.
Carter is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.
Gustavsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gustavsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Carter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gustavsson working away.#T4#
Gustavsson 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 Carter's shoulder. That is not cool.
Carter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gustavsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Gustavsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ivern Gustavsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustavsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carter wants to improve his position but Gustavsson is controlling well.
Gustavsson trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter has hold of Gustavsson's hands but Gustavsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Gustavsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivern Gustavsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivern Gustavsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gustavsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Gustavsson moves away from the strike by Carter.
Gustavsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gustavsson attempts a counter takedown but Carter avoids it well and moves away.
Gustavsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carter defends it nicely.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Gustavsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carter tries a low kick but Gustavsson avoids it.
Carter misses the jab.#TD#
Gustavsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carter sprawls well initially but Gustavsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson is trying to control. Carter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carter is trying to maintain the position but Gustavsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustavsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gustavsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Gustavsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustavsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gustavsson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carter to regain full guard.
Gustavsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Gustavsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gustavsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Carter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gustavsson controls the pace.
Carter is adopting a defensive guard.
Gustavsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustavsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gustavsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carter misses with a left hand #TD#
and Gustavsson counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard.
Gustavsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Gustavsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustavsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.
Gustavsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving. #T3#
Gustavsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustavsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gustavsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ivern Gustavsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully.
Gustavsson landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Carter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gustavsson has passed into half guard!
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustavsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivern Gustavsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gustavsson, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivern Gustavsson!
A determined Ivern Gustavsson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: RISE 3: Lemieux v Kraag
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Carter. That snapped Petrov's head back.
Carter moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrov throws a low kick but Carter moves out of range easily.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Carter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Carter! Petrov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Carter!
Jason Carter decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RISE 1: Resurrection
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Chainz misses.
Chainz misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Chainz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chainz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Chainz as he checks the leg kick.
Chainz moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chainz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chainz looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
Chainz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Carter moves into range and clinches up with Chainz.
Chainz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Chainz is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chainz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carter pushes Chainz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter prevents Chainz from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Chainz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a chopping leg kick but Chainz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chainz feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Chainz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Carter avoids the body shot from Chainz.
We've been informed that Carter has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Chainz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chainz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Chainz gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch.
Chainz is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chainz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chainz. #BC#
Chainz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chainz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chainz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Carter rushes Chainz and presses him up against the cage.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Carter manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Carter closes the distance and pushes Chainz back into the cage.#BC#
Chainz manages to break the clinch.
Chainz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chainz takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Carter. That snapped Chainz's head back.
Chainz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
Carter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chainz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carter lands a jab.
Chainz is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Carter misses the jab.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chainz slips under a jab.
Chainz throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Jason Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Chainz to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Carter backs away, Chainz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Chainz has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter is leaning against Chainz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chainz is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Chainz has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Chainz is breathing heavily.#T3#
Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carter cracks Chainz with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
A short left from Carter.
Chainz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chainz backwards.
Chainz wants to break free but Carter has control.
Chainz can't break the clinch.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chainz is trying to break free.
Carter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Chainz backwards.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Chainz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Carter lands a jab to the head.
Chainz keeps the fight on the outside.
Chainz takes one to the chin there.
Carter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carter connects with a body shot that sends Chainz's belly button to the back.
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chainz.
Chainz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Carter.
Chainz scores with a leg kick.
Carter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Chainz is rocked!
Chainz throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Chainz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decent striking displayed by Carter there.
Carter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Carter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chainz throws a chopping leg kick but Carter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carter steps in with a hook that catches Chainz right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Carter follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Chainz looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Carter!
Jason Carter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2021

#R1#
Griffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Carter sends Griffin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Carter is motioning to the referee to let Griffin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Griffin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Peter Griffin has been cut.
Carter lands a right hook to the body.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter flashes Griffin a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Griffin's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Griffin crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Carter punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Carter!
Jason Carter tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC 22 - Jack vs Carter
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Jack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jack trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Jack won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Jack controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter being controlled here, momentarily.
Jack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jack.
Carter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carter looking to control but Jack passes into half guard.
Jack trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Jack wants to free his trapped foot but Carter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jack 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.#T2#
Jack seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carter is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jack missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.
Jack throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.
Jack is trying to control. Carter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jack drops an elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Carter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jack trying to pass the guard but Carter defending well.
Jack wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy. #T3#
Jack trying to pass the guard but Carter defending well.
Jack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carter defending well though.
Jack lands strikes from half guard.
Jack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jack.
Jack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carter is positioning himself well to prevent Jack advancing to mount.
Jack wants to free his trapped foot but Carter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Jack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carter.
Jack throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack throwing strikes but missing.
Jack throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hefty Jack dominated that round.
That's time! Jack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Carter throws the kick towards the body but Jack avoids it.
Carter throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Jack decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carter defending well though.
Jack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.
Jack lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jack punishing his opponent with strikes.
Carter holds of for dear life.#T1#
Carter tries to hold on but Jack pushes him away.
Carter is looking to get to half guard.
Carter avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jack.
Jack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carter is looking to escape.
Jack thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jack lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Carter tries to hold on but Jack pushes him away.
Jack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carter? #T2#
Carter is squirming around, avoiding Jack's attempts to control the action.
Jack in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jack tries to control but Carter wriggling away.
Carter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jack fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jack working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack looking to control but Carter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jack controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Jack lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#Carter is rocked!
Jack lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Carter! Jack sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Carter and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hefty Jack!
Hefty Jack retains his middleweight title!

Event: Madness 47 Carter vs Sogrin
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Sogrin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sogrin catches Carter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sogrin misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Carter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sogrin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sogrin throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Sogrin throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sogrin looks to throw the jab but Carter is out of range.
Carter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sogrin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sogrin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sogrin's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Sogrin.
Carter throws out a counter right but Sogrin avoids it with no problem.
Sogrin throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.#T1#
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sogrin tries to work over Carter's front leg with a kick but Carter checks it.
Sogrin misses with a body kick.
Carter throws out a counter right but Sogrin avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Sogrin misses.
Carter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sogrin with a body shot.
Sogrin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sogrin throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Sogrin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carter on the side of the head.
Sogrin misses with a shot to the body
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Carter slips under a jab from Sogrin.
Carter throws a counter combo.
Carter moves out of range of the body kick.
Sogrin misses the jab.#CL2#
Carter has Sogrin up against the cage in a clinch.
Sogrin misses with some punches.
Sogrin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sogrin leaning against his opponent.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Sogrin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
I was talking to Sogrin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sogrin's elbow.
Sogrin lands with a left to the head.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Sogrin controls the action.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter tries to work over Sogrin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sogrin trying to stall but Carter improves his position.
Sogrin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Sogrin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sogrin is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Carter tries to work over Sogrin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sogrin misses with a punch to the body.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter cracks Sogrin with a nice body shot.
Sogrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
Carter misses with some punches.
Sogrin blocks a body shot from Carter.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Sogrin is breathing heavily.
Sogrin tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Sogrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sogrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Carter.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter is working Sogrin over against the cage.
Sogrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sogrin blocks a body shot from Carter.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
Sogrin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter lands a right hand. #BC2#
Carter breaks the clinch.
Carter has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sogrin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Sogrin lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Carter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Carter misses with a hook.
Jason Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sogrin misses with a two punch combination.
Sogrin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Sogrin misses its intended target.
Carter moves away from the strike by Sogrin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sogrin. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Carter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carter scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sogrin swings widly with a right hand
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Carter.
Sogrin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sogrin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Sogrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Carter connects with a jab.
Carter tries to score with a low kick but Sogrin moves his leg out of the way.#KD2#
Carter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sogrin sprawling to the canvas! Sogrin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Carter finish him?! #ROC2#
Sogrin is rocked!#KD2#
Carter cracks Sogrin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sogrin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Carter finish him?
Oh Sogrin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sogrin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
Carter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sogrin seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Sogrin misses.
Sogrin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
It seemed like Carter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sogrin throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.#T2#
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Sogrin misses with a low kick.
Carter checks a leg kick nicely.
Sogrin throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Sogrin loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Carter cracks Sogrin with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Sogrin misses its intended target.
Carter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sogrin. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sogrin.
Sogrin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Sogrin misses with a straight right.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sogrin.
Sogrin misses with a hook to the body
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Sogrin staying out of range there.
Sogrin throwing a counter right hand but Carter manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
A nice side step and Carter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carter avoids the body shot from Sogrin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
Sogrin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sogrin misses with a kick to the body.
Carter punishes Sogrin's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Sogrin walks into a left hand.
Sogrin misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Sogrin misses.
Carter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sogrin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sogrin doesn't seem bothered though.
Sogrin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sogrin is looking to score with low kicks.
Carter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sogrin misses with a wild body shot.
Sogrin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sogrin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Jab from Carter.
Sogrin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Sogrin.
Carter slips a straight right by Sogrin.
Carter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sogrin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sogrin misses the target.
Sogrin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sogrin misses with a right hand
and Carter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sogrin looks to throw a body kick
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Sogrin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sogrin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carter's calf.#KD2#
Carter sends Sogrin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Carter is motioning to the referee to let Sogrin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sogrin throws a sloppy body shot
and Carter counters with a low kick, right behind Sogrin 's knee.
Sogrin takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter throws an uppercut from hell that sends Sogrin clean off his feet! He's out cold! Carter stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Carter! Jason Carter retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jason Carter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Madness 40 Guns Out
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Carter tries to clinch up
and Travis counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter cracks Travis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jason Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Travis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Carter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carter cracks Travis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carter throws a right hand that misses
and Travis counters with a nice uppercut.
Travis takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1##CL2#
Travis has managed to clinch.
Travis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Travis blocking some punches.
Travis lands a shoulder strike.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Travis's head.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Travis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Travis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Travis fails to land.
Travis working aggressively here.
Carter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carter tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Travis.
Travis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Travis misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Travis controls the action.
Travis lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
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!
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Travis tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Travis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Travis misses with some punches.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Travis controls the action.
Carter lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Travis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Travis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Travis misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter tries a body shot but Travis blocks it.
A short right from Travis.
Travis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Travis.
Nice body punch from Travis - that landed with a thud.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Travis controls his hands.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Travis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Travis fails to land.
Travis scores with a shoulder strike.
Travis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Travis blocks an uppercut.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Travis swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
A hook to the body from Carter.
Travis blocks a body shot from Carter.
Carter blocks a body shot from Travis.
Travis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Travis blocks an uppercut.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Travis controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Travis avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Travis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Travis scores with a shoulder strike.
Travis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Travis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
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!
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Travis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Travis lands with a light punch inside.
Travis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter scores with a hook to the body.
Carter tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Travis misses with the head strike.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Travis working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Travis lands a shot to the body.
Travis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Travis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Travis pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Travis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Travis throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Travis's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Travis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Carter tries to clinch up
and Travis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Travis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Travis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Travis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Travis misses with a combination #CL#
and Carter counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Travis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Carter.
Travis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter pushes Travis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Travis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Travis throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Travis.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Travis tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Travis digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.
Carter misses with some punches.
Travis blocks a body shot from Carter.
Travis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Travis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Travis prevents a body shot from Carter.
Travis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Carter. #T2#
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Travis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter lands a left hand.
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Travis on the inside.
Chris Travis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
Travis misses with some punches.
Travis lands with a right to the head.
Travis can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Travis has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter gets through Travis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Travis fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Travis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Travis controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Travis is breathing heavily.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Travis backwards. #T3#
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Travis or not.
A short right from Carter.
Travis throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Travis - that landed with a thud.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
Travis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Travis fails to land.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Travis swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Travis prevents a body shot from Carter.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Travis misses with some punches. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter working aggressively here.
Travis misses with a body punch.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Travis.
Travis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter cracks Travis with a nice body shot.
Travis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Travis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Travis prevents a body shot from Carter.
A nice left hand lands by Travis.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Travis tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Travis back against the cage.
Travis misses with a body punch.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Carter.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Travis working aggressively here.
A short right from Carter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Carter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Carter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Traviss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carter takes one to the chin there.
Carter lands a body shot.
Travis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Travis.
Carter takes a swing at Travis's ribcage but misses.
Travis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis misses with a wild body shot.
Carter cracks the inside of Travis's front leg.
Travis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Travis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Travis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Travis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Travis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carter. Carter obviously looking to wear him down.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Travis tries to move into range but Carter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carter tries to clinch up
and Travis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Carter throws a sloppy body shot
and Travis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carter throws the kick towards the body but Travis avoids it.
Travis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Travis throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Travis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Travis throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Travis has Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Travis scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Travis lands a nice uppercut.
Travis misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Travis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Travis.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Travis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Travis struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Travis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Carter clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Carter tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Travis doesn't seem bothered though.
Jason Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Travis does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Carter clinches.
Travis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Travis misses with a body punch.
Travis misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Travis fails to land.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Travis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Carter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Travis. #T1#
Travis takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Travis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Travis misses with some punches.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Travis working aggressively here.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Travis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Travis controls his hands.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Travis avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Travis lands with a left to the head.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Travis or not.
Carter digs a right hand underneath Travis's ribcage. Travis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Carter cracks Travis with a nice body shot.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Carter.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter misses with the head strike. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
Travis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Travis can do to turn this around?
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Travis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Travis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Travis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Travis controls his hands.
Travis misses with a punch on the inside.
Travis misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Carter presses Travis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter tries a body shot but Travis blocks it.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter blocks a body shot from Travis.
Travis has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Travis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Travis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
Travis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter cracks Travis with a nice body shot.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter lands a shot to the body.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
A hook to the body from Carter.
A left hand lands to the body for Carter.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter blocking some punches.
Travis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Travis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Travis fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Travis throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Travis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Travis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Travis is rocked!
Travis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Travis is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Travis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Carter had his way with Chris Travis in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Travis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Travis seems to have recovered his senses.
Carter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carter circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Travis to the canvas! Travis doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Carter keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Carter!
Jason Carter retains his middleweight title!
Jason Carter tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Madness 36 Davidson vs Andrade
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
El Shabazz lands a jab to the nose.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carter staying out of range there.
El Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. El Shabazz really felt that one!
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.
El Shabazz misses with a right hand
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
A jab from Carter misses.
El Shabazz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carter's calf.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
Carter connects with an inside leg kick.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
El Shabazz throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Carter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
El Shabazz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Carter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by El Shabazz.
Carter slips under a jab.
El Shabazz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head.
El Shabazz ducks right into an uppercut from Carter.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carter checks the leg kick.
Carter feints a counter leg kick.
A cross from Carter lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by El Shabazz!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter checks a leg kick. #T2#
A low kick from El Shabazz misses
and Carter counters with an inside leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick that misses.
Carter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
El Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Shabazz misses with a low kick.
Carter jabs El Shabazz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from El Shabazz. Carter shrugs it off though.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter throws a series of punches but El Shabazz moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Carter.
Carter avoids the head kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz motions for Carter to come forward. El Shabazz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Carter misses with a leg kick
and El Shabazz counters with an inside leg kick.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Carter lands with a good body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as El Shabazz blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Carter misses.
Carter lands with a thumping leg kick.
El Shabazz moves out of range as Carter throws a body kick.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from El Shabazz misses its target.
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Carter.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carter checks a low kick from El Shabazz.
Carter is looking for the big counter here.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.#T4#
El Shabazz lands a nice looking body kick.
El Shabazz lands with a thumping leg kick.
El Shabazz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carter is out of range and El Shabazz settles back down.
A nice side step and Carter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
El Shabazz sizes up Carter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! El Shabazz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carter - the referee stops the clock and El Shabazz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carter. El Shabazz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter throws a leg kick
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Shabazz is looking to chop away at Carter's legs.
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
El Shabazz tries to work over Carter's front leg with a kick but Carter checks it.
Carter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Carter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
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.
#R2#
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from El Shabazz misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz tried to counter with a leg kick but Carter avoided it.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
El Shabazz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carter in his tracks.
Good work by Carter as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Carter misses.
El Shabazz slips under a jab.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws out a leg kick but El Shabazz moves out of range and Carter only half commits.
El Shabazz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that Carter semi-blocks.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Carter tries to land a front kick but El Shabazz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz tries a head kick but it misses.
El Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter digs a good body shot into El Shabazz's ribs.
Carter misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz stuns Carter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Carter misses.
El Shabazz moves away from the strike by Carter.
Carter lands with a right hand. #T2#
El Shabazz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from El Shabazz misses the target.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carter steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
Jason Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from El Shabazz.
Carter tries a low kick but El Shabazz avoids it.
El Shabazz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
El Shabazz keeps Carter at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
El Shabazz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Carter misses.
A big left from Carter misses.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
Carter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
El Shabazz misses with a left hand
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter staying out of range there.
Carter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but El Shabazz is out of range.
Carter lands an overhand right.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter cracks the inside of El Shabazz's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter misses with a kick to the body.
Carter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
El Shabazz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
El Shabazz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Carter counters with a body kick.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
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.
#R3#
El Shabazz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
El Shabazz is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Carter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. El Shabazz catches Carter right on the button with a cross.
El Shabazz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carter connects with an inside leg kick.
Carter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz moves out of range of the body kick.
El Shabazz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Carter misses with a body punch
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling El Shabazz to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as El Shabazz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carter doesn't seem phased though.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz tried to score with a low kick but Carter checks it.
Carter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Shabazz with a body shot.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
El Shabazz tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter connects with a right hand. El Shabazz shakes it off.#T2#
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Carter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
El Shabazz misses with a kick to the body.
Carter misses with a hook.
Carter throws a chopping leg kick but El Shabazz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Shabazz with a jab.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz throws a nice inside leg kick.
El Shabazz scores with a leg kick.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
El Shabazz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
El Shabazz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter misses with a jab to the body
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Carter throws a leg kick but El Shabazz moved away.
El Shabazz throwing a counter right hand but Carter manages to avoid it.
Carter cracks a nice hook into El Shabazz's ribs.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEl Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from El Shabazz is predictable there
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
El Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter. #T4#
Carter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carter lands a body shot.
Carter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And El Shabazz counters with a quick kick to the body but Carter blocks it.
El Shabazz feints and then cracks Carter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carter down.
Carter throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
As Carter backs away, El Shabazz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from El Shabazz misses its intended target.
Carter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carter missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz needs to keep his hands up - Carter had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jason Carter just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Carter.
El Shabazz slips a jab from Carter.
El Shabazz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carter blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
Carter misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carter throws an off balance right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a good low kick that Carter was not able to check.
Carter misses with a hook. El Shabazz ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from El Shabazz. Carter shrugs it off though.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz slips under a jab.#T1#
El Shabazz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carter. That did some damage!
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
Carter misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz tries a low kick but Carter avoids it.
Carter misses with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a leg kick.
El Shabazz misses with a head kick.
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good leg kick by El Shabazz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz. #T2#
El Shabazz is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks.
Carter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
El Shabazz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from El Shabazz.
Carter throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
Carter checks a leg kick.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carter avoids the head kick by El Shabazz.
Carter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
El Shabazz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carter flicks out a counter leg kick but El Shabazz steps away.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Carter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter thuds his right hand into El Shabazz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
El Shabazz misses with a body kick.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter counters with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Carter. Those never looked like landing.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
El Shabazz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carter can pounce on him.
El Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick as Carter jumps back.
Carter misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from El Shabazz misses the target.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick that misses.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz throws a low kick but Carter avoids it.
Carter throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
El Shabazz with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter moves away from the strike by El Shabazz.
Carter thumps El Shabazz with a low kick.
El Shabazz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from El Shabazz misses. #T1#
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
El Shabazz misses with a few strikes there.
Carter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from El Shabazz does it's job there.
El Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Shabazz tries a head kick but it misses.
El Shabazz throws a low kick but Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
El Shabazz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carter. Carter obviously looking to wear him down.
Malik El Shabazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Shabazz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tries a head kick but it misses.
El Shabazz lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz checks the leg kick.#T3#
Carter lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Carter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
El Shabazz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Carter dips to his left and cracks El Shabazz with an uppercut!
Carter misses with a hook
and El Shabazz counters with an outside leg kick.
El Shabazz swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
El Shabazz throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Carter checks a leg kick.
Carter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Shabazz scores with a leg kick.
El Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from El Shabazz.
Carter scores with a shot to the body.
Carter jabs El Shabazz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Carter counters with a body kick.
Carter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from El Shabazz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malik El Shabazz.
Well Carter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Carter!
Jason Carter is the new middleweight champion!
Jason Carter tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Madness 32 Petrov vs Jansen
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter closes the distance but Nickel moves to the side
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickel ducks right into an uppercut from Carter.
Carter scores with a punch to the head.
Carter scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter misses with a double jab. #T1#
Carter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Carter lands with a cross.
Nickel throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nickel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Nickel blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Carter.
Carter lands an uppercut.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickel leaning against his opponent.
Carter lands a body shot. #T3#
Nickel blocking some punches.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Nickel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Nickel misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Nickel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Carter works on Nickel's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Nickel misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter gets through Nickel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Nickel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Nickel lands a right hand.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nickel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Carter.
Carter lands a left hand.
Carter prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter cracks Nickel with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickel throws a right hand that misses
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Carter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot.
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Jason Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter misses with a hook
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Nickel blocks the low kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Carter tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nice body punch from Nickel - that landed with a thud.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickel or not.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel lands with a left to the head.
Nickel blocking some punches.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jason Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carter lands a body shot.
Carter pushes Nickel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Nickel's head.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel wants to break free but Carter has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nickel.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter pushes Nickel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nickel is breathing heavily.
Nickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Nickel has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter lands a left hand.
Nickel has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter pushes Nickel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter misses with some punches.
Nickel is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nickel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Carter prevents a body shot from Nickel. #T3#
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards. #BC2#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carter lands with a nice body punch.
Carter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Carter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Carter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carter cracks Nickel with a good jab.
Carter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.#T4#
A jab lands there for Carter.#ROC#
Nickel is rocked!
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!
Nickel throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
Carter with a jab.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.#CL#
Carter has closed the distance and engaged Nickel in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel working aggressively here.
Carter cracks Nickel with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Carter dominated that second round.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carter throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Carter only half commits.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickel off the cage and back into range.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter connects with a body shot that sends Nickel's belly button to the back.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Carter cracks the inside of Nickel's front leg.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Carter takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Nickel throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickel off the cage and back into range.
Nickel moves out of range as Carter strikes.#T2#
Carter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nickel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter scores with a shot to the body.
Carter jabs Nickel right on the nose. Nickel blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel walks into a stiff left hand from Carter.
Carter tries to clinch up but Nickel circles away and keeps his distance.
Nickel throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jason Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carter.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter scores with a body shot.
Nickel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carter is out of range and Nickel settles back down.
Carter scores with a punch to the head.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickel can do to turn this around?
Nickel keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.
Nickel looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Carter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4##KD#
Carter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nickel sprawling to the canvas! Nickel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Carter finish him?!
Nickel is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
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!#KD#
Carter lands a big uppercut and Nickel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nickel looks OK. Carter waves Nickel back to his feet!
Carter grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Nickel takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Carter cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Carter!
Jason Carter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Madness 28 Sogrin Vs Broad
Date: Dec 29, 2019

#R1#
Happiest swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Happiest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happiest lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Happiest throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Happiest getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carter connects with a right hand. Happiest shakes it off.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happiest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter throws out a counter right but Happiest avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Happiest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Carter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carter thuds his shin into the meat of Happiest's side.
Happiest slips under a jab.
Happiest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happiest lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happiest takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Happiest misses with a looping left.
Happiest misses the shot to the body.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Happiest scores with a jab. Carter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Happiest.
Happiest takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Carter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Happiest misses with a straight left.
Happiest takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Happiest scores with a jab.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Happiest throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Happiest throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Happiest has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carter finds it's way round the side to connect with Happiest's head.
Happier Happiest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Carter lands a big uppercut and Happiest crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Happiest looks OK. Carter waves Happiest back to his feet!#ROC2#
Happiest is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happiest swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carter counters with an outside leg kick.
Carter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Happiest throws a combination that misses
and Carter counters with a big right hand! Oh Happiest is in trouble here! Carter follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Carter!
The defeated Happier Happiest had this to say: 'Happiness is a choice and most importantly... Epstein DID kill himself, twice!'.

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 13
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Carter scores with a jab. Pallero acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ilpo Pallero has been cut.
A jab from Carter does it's job there.#ROC2#
Pallero is rocked!
Pallero ducks into an uppercut from Carter and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Carter!

Event: Madness Fright Night 11
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Modean throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Modean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Modean shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Brandon Modean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Modean tries to clinch up.
Carter cracks Modean with a good jab.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Modean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Modean gets slowly back to his feet.
Modean tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Modean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Modean misses with a body shot
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Carter scores with the left hand. Modean knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Modean tries to clinch but Carter moves away
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter pounces like a tiger and cracks Modean with a vicious hook! Modean is down but not out! Carter follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Carter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2019

#R1#
Carter connects with a solid leg kick.
Carter scores with a sloppy right hand. Saunders should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Saunders counters with a big head kick but Carter shrugs it off.
Carter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carter throws the left hand but Saunders avoids the punch easily.
Saunders throws a head kick that Carter semi-blocks.
Carter avoids the head kick by Saunders.
A head kick from Saunders lands but Carter takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Carter is rocked!
Carter throws a leg kick but Saunders checks it.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Saunders moved out of range nicely.
Carter seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saunders throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Saunders counters with a straight right hand.
Saunders slips a jab from Carter.
The fighters circle, before Saunders throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Carter's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Saunders lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ben Saunders!

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