Carlos Adames stops Williams in round 9

On the night of the fight between Carlos Adames and Julian Williams, there was a lot of back and forth action throughout the match, with Adames using a game plan consisting of a concerted body attack and power shots, while Williams used movement and placing good combination from angles to keep Adames at bay. The match was intense, with both fighters landing significant blows on each other.

As the fight progressed, there were a few moments where Adames clearly stung Williams, but to Williams' credit, he was able to use his veteran savvy to tie up and roll punches to prevent a knockdown or a stoppage. Adames, however, continued to mount some momentum despite some stern resistance coming from Williams, and a sequence in the ninth round is where things really got heated.

Slowing down from the body shots, Adames was able to dial up some hard hooks and cut Williams around his right eye. Adames, who saw the blood, would then launch an assault in an attempt to get Williams out of there, but much like he had done earlier in the fight, Williams was effective as avoiding any major follow-up shots that would put him down or out.

However, as Adames continued to throw, the referee decided he wasn't seeing enough coming back from Williams, and he jumped in to stop the fight. Williams was instantly furious, as well as his trainer Stephen 'Breadman' Edwards who berated the referee in the ring with a lot of expletives for his decision. The official stoppage came at the 2:45 mark of round 9.

There may be some controversy over the timing of the official stoppage, with nearly 80% of Showtime's poll respondents believing that the stoppage came too soon. It is understandable that Williams and his team would be upset over the decision, as the fight was still competitive and Williams was not in any immediate danger.

Overall, the match was a great display of skill and determination from both fighters, with Adames coming out on top in the end. It remains to be seen whether there will be any further discussion or controversy surrounding the decision to stop the fight, but it is clear that both fighters gave it their all and put on a great show for the fans.

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