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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Kartiko dives in and grabs Nihil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nihil pushes down on Kartiko's head and hops out.
Kartiko fails with a takedown attempt.
Kartiko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kartiko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Kartiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Nihil gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kartiko throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Nihil manages to break the clinch.
Nihil throws a lazy body kick
and Kartiko counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartiko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Nihil counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nihil.
Kartiko is breathing heavily.
Nihil is trying to pull guard but Kartiko has him pressed against the cage.
Kartiko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Nihil breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Nihil throws a jab when Kartiko was well out of range.#CL2#
Nihil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nihil drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kartiko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nihil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kartiko circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Kartiko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nihil taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nihil jumps guard but Kartiko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Nihil drags the fight down to the ground.
Nihil keeping moving, preventing Kartiko from controlling successfully.
Kartiko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nihil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nihil is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kartiko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nihil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kartiko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nihil wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kartiko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nihil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nihil ducks under a wild hook from Kartiko.
Nihil slaps away a takedown attempt from Kartiko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nihil lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kartiko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nihil's waist but Nihil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kartiko off to one side. #CL2#
Nihil rushes Kartiko and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Nihil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Nihil throws a head kick but Kartiko moves out of range.
Kartiko shoots for a takedown but Nihil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nihil throws a head kick that misses.
Kartiko avoids the head kick by Nihil.
Nihil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kartiko.
The fighters circling - Nihil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nihil darts in looking for a takedown but Kartiko gets double underhooks and turns Nihil into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nihil is defended easily by Kartiko.
Kartiko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Kartiko gets tackled into the cage by Nihil. Nihil maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Nihil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kartiko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kartiko stuffs the takedown.
Kartiko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nihil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kartiko pinned against the cage. Kartiko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Nihil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nihil tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nihil keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kartiko's efforts to push away.
Nihil tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kartiko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nihil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kartiko to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rivers Nihil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kartiko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kartiko shoots in for a takedown but Nihil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kartiko fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Kartiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nihil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nihil misses with a two punch combination.
Nihil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kartiko leaves Nihil with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kartiko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kartiko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nihil is fending him off so far but Kartiko persists. Nope, Nihil circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Nihil has Kartiko up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nihil is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kartiko throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Nihil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kartiko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nihil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kartiko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kartiko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kartiko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kartiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kartiko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kartiko doesn't manage to clinch there - Nihil circles away.
Kartiko misses with a takedown attempt - Nihil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Nihil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nihil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kartiko to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Nihil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mohammed Kartiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kartiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nihil.
Nihil shoots in for a takedown but Kartiko shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Kartiko stuffs the takedown.
Nihil fails with the takedown
and Kartiko counters with a stiff right hand.
Nihil throws out a loose jab but Kartiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nihil wants to clinch up but Kartiko keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nihil moves into range and clinches up with Kartiko.#TD#
Kartiko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nihil uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kartiko keeping moving, preventing Nihil from controlling successfully.
Nihil content to stall in guard here.
Nihil must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kartiko has Nihil pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Kartiko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nihil wants to stand but Kartiko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nihil loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nihil is looking to stand up but Kartiko won't let him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kartiko pulls Nihil in close to his closed guard and prevents Nihil from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Nihil closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nihil is trying to drag Kartiko to the mat but Kartiko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kartiko has a couple of punches blocked by Nihil.
Kartiko gets underhooks to prevent Nihil's takedown attempt.
Kartiko wants to take the fight to the mat but Nihil manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kartiko's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Nihil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kartiko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nihil tries to avoid it but Kartiko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nihil to the ground. Nihil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kartiko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nihil swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Nihil takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nihil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rivers Nihil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kartiko tries to close the distance and clinch but Nihil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Nihil gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Nihil manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kartiko postures up.
Kartiko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Kartiko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartiko goes for a double leg but Nihil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nihil continues to drive forward.
Kartiko fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Nihil tries for a takedown but Kartiko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kartiko goes for a double leg but Nihil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nihil continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Kartiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kartiko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Kartiko as Nihil shoots in.
Nihil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kartiko swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Kartiko gets tackled into the cage by Nihil. Nihil maintains the clinch.
Nihil tries to work over Kartiko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kartiko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nihil.
Kartiko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nihil tries to pull guard but Kartiko won't allow it.
#T2#
Kartiko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nihil avoids it.
Kartiko stops a takedown attempt from Nihil.
Nihil prevents the takedown attempt.
Nihil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nihil avoids the elbow strike from Kartiko, against the cage.
Nihil is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nihil is working for takedown but Kartiko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nihil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nihil jumps guard but Kartiko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kartiko lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Kartiko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nihil uses from the top position.
Nihil wants to pass the guard but Kartiko is keeping the position.#T3#
Kartiko keeping moving, preventing Nihil from controlling successfully.
Kartiko trying to control the position.
Nihil slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kartiko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nihil showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mohammed Kartiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Nihil gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Nihil breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Nihil closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers Nihil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Nihil breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rivers Nihil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nihil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rivers Nihil!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Kartiko tries to clinch up but Adesanya circles away and keeps his distance.
Mohammed Kartiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kartiko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kartiko wants to clinch#TD2#
and Adesanya counters with a takedown into side control.
Adesanya 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 Kartiko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Adesanya advances nicely into full mount.
Adesanya throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Adesanya content just to control the position here.
Adesanya looking to control but Kartiko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya controlling from mount. #T1#
Kartiko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kartiko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Adesanya.
Adesanya working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Kartiko slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
#SU2#
Adesanya decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kartiko is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kartiko. No joy for Adesanya on that attempt.
Kartiko is looking for a counter combo.
Adesanya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kartiko tries to clinch there but Adesanya circles away.
#T2#
Kartiko tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Adesanya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adesanya trying to pass the guard but Kartiko defending well.
Kartiko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adesanya is working away from the top position though.
Adesanya slows the pace down in half guard.
Adesanya missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Adesanya trying to control the action but Kartiko is working from the bottom.
Adesanya throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kartiko to regain full guard.
Adesanya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kartiko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Adesanya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kartiko is breathing heavily.
Adesanya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adesanya slows the pace down in half guard.
Adesanya is trying to control. Kartiko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kartiko has a hand on Adesanya's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Adesanya takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4##SUB2#
Adesanya is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kartiko is surviving well by controlling Adesanya's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Adesanya with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Adesanya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kartiko is desperately trying to improve his position but Adesanya has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Adesanya working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noad Adesanya dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kartiko tries to clinch #TD2#
and Adesanya counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kartiko!
Adesanya throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Adesanya moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Adesanya stands up.
Kartiko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kartiko misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Adesanya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Kartiko. #T1##BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Adesanya clinches up against the cage.
Kartiko avoiding damage as Adesanya throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Adesanya pulls guard.
Adesanya controlling Kartiko's posture.
Kartiko trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom.
Kartiko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kartiko won't allow Adesanya to sweep him here.
Kartiko won't allow Adesanya to get back to his feet.
Kartiko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adesanya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2##SUB2#
Adesanya looking for a guillotine here but Kartiko defends easily.
Kartiko wants to control from the top but Adesanya keeps moving.
Adesanya is looking to stand up but Kartiko isn't so interested in that idea.
Adesanya pulls Kartiko in close to his closed guard and prevents Kartiko from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Adesanya moves into range and clinches up with Kartiko.
Adesanya jumps guard but Kartiko stands there with Adesanya around his waist. Adesanya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kartiko looks to clinch #TD2#
and Adesanya counters with a single leg into guard. Kartiko didn't expect that.
Kartiko is trying to control the position but Adesanya postures up.
Kartiko can't keep his opponent in guard - Adesanya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Adesanya wants to stand up but Kartiko has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Adesanya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kartiko trying to control from the bottom.
Kartiko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adesanya.
Kartiko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adesanya.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2#
Adesanya decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noad Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kartiko misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Adesanya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya shoots in but no luck this time.
Adesanya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kartiko tries to avoid it but Adesanya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kartiko to the ground. Kartiko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adesanya shoots in but Kartiko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mohammed Kartiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noad Adesanya.
Kartiko feints a jab promting Adesanya to slip. Kartiko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adesanya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
Mohammed Kartiko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Adesanya fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kartiko sprawls well initially but Adesanya persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Adesanya is trying to control the action in half guard but Kartiko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T1#
Adesanya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Adesanya 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.
#SUB2#
Adesanya is working for a kimura but Kartiko is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adesanya in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES#
Kartiko kicks Adesanya off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Adesanya manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kartiko on his heels. He'll look to pass Kartiko's guard now, I'm sure.
Kartiko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adesanya pushes down on Kartiko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adesanya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kartiko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adesanya is controlling the pace.
Adesanya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kartiko's head. #T3#
Adesanya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Adesanya works his foot free and advances to mount.
Adesanya looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adesanya throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Adesanya throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Adesanya looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mohammed Kartiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adesanya putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya controlling the pace for now.
Adesanya thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that's the end of the fight!
Noad Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adesanya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noad Adesanya!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Sicila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sicila fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Kartiko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Kartiko lands a left and a right that sends Sicila crashing to the canvas! Kartiko dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT#
It looks like Sam Sicila has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sicila holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kartiko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kartiko controlling his opponent.
Sicila 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kartiko dominating with strikes here.#T1#
Kartiko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kartiko controlling the position easily from mount.
Sicila looks winded!
Kartiko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sicila for as long as he can get away with.
Kartiko looking to ground and pound but Sicila is blocking nicely.
Kartiko controlling from the full mount.
Kartiko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Kartiko controlling from the full mount.
Kartiko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sicila because Kartiko loaded up on that one.
Kartiko controlling the pace for now.
Kartiko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kartiko continues to stall.#T3#
Sicila wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kartiko.
Kartiko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kartiko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kartiko with shots to the head and body - Sicila looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kartiko punching from mount but Sicila doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Kartiko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sicila to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sicila shrugs it off. #T4#
Kartiko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kartiko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sicila tries to lock up and control but Kartiko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kartiko controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kartiko thowing shots but they're missing.
Kartiko content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Kartiko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kartiko moves into the clinch.
Sicila dodges an elbow strike from Kartiko.
A shot in the inside from Kartiko.
Kartiko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sicila tries to land knees in the clinch but Kartiko avoids the damage to the body.
Sicila lands an elbow that stopped Kartiko in his tracks for a moment.
Sicila keeps control of Kartiko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sicila tries to pull guard but Kartiko won't allow it.
Kartiko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Kartiko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sicila clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kartiko throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sicila is breathing heavily.
Kartiko really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sicila.#T1##SUB#
Kartiko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sicila has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kartiko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sicila doesn't escape.
Kartiko 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.
Kartiko scores with punches to the body.
I really don't envy Sicila right now.
Kartiko missing with strikes from the back.
Kartiko throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kartiko keeps control of the position as Sicila tries to break free.
Kartiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sicila can do to turn this around?#T2#
Kartiko controls the action.
Kartiko punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kartiko biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mohammed Kartiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kartiko.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kartiko'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Kartiko dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Kartiko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kartiko wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Kartiko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kartiko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kartiko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Kartiko - that landed with a thud.
Kartiko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kartiko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kartiko wants a takedown but no success here.
Sicila is trying to pull guard but Kartiko has him pressed against the cage.
Kartiko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sicila backwards. #BC#
Kartiko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kartiko digs a good hook to Sicila's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartiko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Kartiko scores with a takedown into Sicila's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kartiko postures up in Sicila's guard and throws a big left but Sicila blocks it.
Sicila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kartiko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Kartiko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kartiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sicila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kartiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Kartiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Sicila has wrist control.
Kartiko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More hug and hope from Kartiko.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kartiko has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sicila.
Sicila has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kartiko misses with a two punch combination.
Kartiko tries for a takedown but Sicila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2##TD#
Kartiko shoots in and bounces Sicila off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kartiko stays in close to Sicila's body and controls the position.
Sicila working a defensive guard here.
Mohammed Kartiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kartiko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sicila throws a nice looking combination but Kartiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Kartiko clinches up with Sicila and pushes him back against the cage.
Kartiko wants to break free but Sicila has control.
#T4#
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.#BC#
Kartiko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Kartiko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sicila!
Kartiko slows the pace down. #SU#
Kartiko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Kartiko moves into the clinch.
Kartiko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sam Sicila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sicila with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Kartiko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kartiko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Kartiko!
A relieved looking Mohammed Kartiko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Adelaide moves into range and clinches up with Kartiko.#TD2#
Adelaide pulls guard successfully.
Adelaide looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kartiko content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Kartiko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adelaide, up you get! #CL#
Kartiko has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Adelaide breaks from the clinch.
Adelaide dips to his left and cracks Kartiko with an uppercut!#CUT2#
Mohammed Kartiko's cut is getting worse.
Kartiko is breathing heavily.
Adelaide misses with a head kick.
Kartiko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartiko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adelaide as he jumps to the side.
Kartiko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adelaide's waist but Adelaide gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kartiko off to one side.
Adelaide thuds a left hand into Kartiko's body.
Adelaide goes for a double leg but Kartiko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kartiko continues to drive forward.#T1#
Adelaide comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adelaide dips to his left and cracks Kartiko with an uppercut!
Adelaide lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
Mohammed Kartiko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kartiko moves out of range of the leg kick from Adelaide.
Adelaide throws a leg kick which misses Kartiko's front leg but catches the back leg as Kartiko tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Adelaide drives through and clinches with Kartiko against the cage.
Adelaide will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kartiko up against the cage.#TD2#
Adelaide manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kartiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Adelaide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Adelaide is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adelaide being controlled here, momentarily.
Kartiko throwing strikes from guard but Adelaide blocks nicely.
Adelaide tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kartiko is fighting to break Adelaide's control of his arms but Adelaide is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kartiko checks the leg kick.
Kartiko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Adelaide fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adelaide connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
Jeez, Mohammed Kartiko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#CL#
Kartiko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adelaide jumps guard but Kartiko stands there with Adelaide around his waist. Adelaide gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mohammed Kartiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andros Adelaide.#BC2#
Adelaide breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Adelaide.
Adelaide throws a head kick but Kartiko moves out of range.
Adelaide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kartiko tries to counter by clinching up but Adelaide breaks away and moves out of range.#T4##CL#
Adelaide tries to keep at a distance but Kartiko has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Adelaide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kartiko forces Adelaide back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Adelaide breaks from the clinch.
Kartiko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adelaide misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adelaide fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adelaide scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adelaide turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Kartiko instigates a clinch.
Adelaide is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kartiko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andros Adelaide dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kartiko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Adelaide tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kartiko defends well and Adelaide ends up having to push Kartiko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mohammed Kartiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adelaide throws a low kick, looking for Kartiko's leg but Kartiko calmly moves out of range.
Adelaide stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adelaide wants it to stay on the feet.
Adelaide throws a right and a left that Kartiko avoids nicely. #CL2#
Adelaide closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Adelaide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adelaide misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adelaide lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kartiko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kartiko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Adelaide tries to get set, Kartiko tries to push him back and clinch up but Adelaide manages to avoid the attempt.
Kartiko takes one on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartiko shoots in for a double leg but Adelaide sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Adelaide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Adelaide's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Adelaide takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Adelaide content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Adelaide breaks the clinch.
Adelaide darts in looking for a takedown but Kartiko gets double underhooks and turns Adelaide into the cage.
Kartiko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Kartiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adelaide fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Kartiko. No joy for Adelaide on that attempt. #CL#
Kartiko darts in and clinches Adelaide up against the cage.
Adelaide can't get the takedown.
Kartiko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adelaide fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kartiko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adelaide as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Kartiko clinches up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Adelaide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kartiko throws a series of punches but Adelaide moves out of range. #CL2#
Adelaide gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Adelaide breaks from the clinch.
Adelaide scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adelaide.
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!
Adelaide shoots for a double leg takedown but Kartiko sprawls well. He's pushed Adelaide's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kartiko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adelaide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Kartiko.
Adelaide shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andros Adelaide seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##CL#
Kartiko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adelaide is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Adelaide jumps into guard, dragging Kartiko to the mat.
Kartiko trying to control but Adelaide is working from the bottom.
Kartiko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adelaide is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kartiko throws an elbow that misses. Adelaide uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kartiko's guard. Nice move by Adelaide!#REVB#
Adelaide stops Kartiko from standing up.
Kartiko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adelaide controlling from the top position.
Adelaide postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andros Adelaide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kartiko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Adelaide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kartiko forces Adelaide back against the cage and clinches.
Adelaide is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kartiko to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Adelaide pulls guard effortlessly.
Adelaide wants to sweep but no luck.
Adelaide is pulling down on Kartiko's head to control his posture.
Kartiko trying to control but Adelaide is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartiko looking to sit in guard and control but Adelaide gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Adelaide postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Adelaide slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adelaide won't allow Kartiko to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kartiko looking for subs off his back but Adelaide has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Adelaide seems content to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Adelaide 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adelaide will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Adelaide 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.
Adelaide has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kartiko tries for a takedown but Adelaide circles away easily
and Adelaide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adelaide lands a jab to the nose.
Adelaide shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kartiko as he avoids it easily.
Mohammed Kartiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andros Adelaide.
Adelaide lands a jab.
Kartiko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Kartiko closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Adelaide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andros Adelaide is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Adelaide clinches up against the cage.
Mohammed Kartiko has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4##BC2#
Adelaide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adelaide keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kartiko.
Kartiko doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Adelaide counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kartiko tries for a takedown but Adelaide manages to get underhooks.
Mohammed Kartiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Adelaide manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Adelaide instigates a clinch.
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!
Adelaide blocks a body shot from Kartiko. #BC2#
Adelaide manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adelaide scores with a shot to the body.
Adelaide scores with a nice strike.
Kartiko takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andros Adelaide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adelaide winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andros Adelaide!
In his post fight interview, Andros Adelaide started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kartiko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Kartiko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Em, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Em manages to break the clinch.
Kartiko tries to clinch but Em moves away
and Em connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Mohammed Kartiko has been cut.
Kartiko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Em manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kartiko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Em! But no joy.
Kartiko shoots for a double leg takedown but Em sprawls well. He's pushed Kartiko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Em lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kartiko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Em waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kartiko.
Em throws out a loose jab but Kartiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kartiko shoots in looking for a takedown. Em tries to sprawl out of it but Kartiko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Em manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Em misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Kartiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Good shot there by Em.
Kartiko takes one to the chin there.
Kartiko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Em counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Em lunges at Kartiko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kartiko's hand. #CUT2#
Mohammed Kartiko's cut is getting worse.
Em misses the shot to the body.
Kartiko is looking for a counter combo.
Kartiko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Em counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kartiko misses with a takedown attempt
and Em cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kartiko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kartiko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kartiko is breathing heavily.
Kartiko misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Em counters with a nice right hand that sends Kartiko toppling to the canvas! Kartiko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Em finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Em is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kartiko flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kartiko is out cold! Em holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Em!
David Em decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Kartiko fails with a takedown attempt.
Walal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Kartiko takes the fight into the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kartiko has eaten all the pies!
Walal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kartiko misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Walal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kartiko tries to clinch but Walal is having none of it.
Kartiko wants to clinch up but Walal keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Walal gets tackled into the cage by Kartiko. Kartiko maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walal pushes Kartiko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Mohammed Kartiko has been cut.
Walal avoids a wild elbow strike from Kartiko.#BC#
Walal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Walal scores with a takedown into Kartiko's guard.
Walal content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Walal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kartiko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kartiko working a defensive guard here.
Walal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kartiko trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kartiko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walal is one step ahead there.
Kartiko keeping full guard, as Walal tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Walal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Walal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kartiko defends well and Walal ends up having to push Kartiko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kartiko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kartiko throws a nice looking combination but Walal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Kartiko throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Kartiko drives through and clinches with Walal against the cage.
Walal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kartiko misses with some punches.
Kartiko misses with some punches.
#TD#
Walal pulls guard.
Kartiko wants to control from the top but Walal keeps moving.
Walal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kartiko is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kartiko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walal has Kartiko pulled in close to control his posture.
Kartiko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Walal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kartiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Walal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walal closes the distance and clinches up with Kartiko, looking for a takedown. Walal pushes Kartiko against the cage but Kartiko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kartiko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Walal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kartiko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Walal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Kartiko closes the distance and clinches.
Kartiko looking for a takedown.
Kartiko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mohammed Kartiko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kartiko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Walal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kartiko throws a series of punches but Walal moves out of range.
Walal keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Walal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kartiko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kartiko up against the cage.
Kartiko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Kartiko drags the fight down to the ground.
Kartiko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walal stays in close to Kartiko's body and controls the position. #T1#
Walal advances to half guard.
Walal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Walal.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walal in particular looking to stall.
Walal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Walal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Kartiko is trying to stand up here but Walal is controlling him well.
Walal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kartiko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kartiko is doing well to control the position and prevent Walal from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Walal is trying to trip Kartiko. He has hold of a leg but Kartiko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Walal persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kartiko can't keep his opponent in guard - Walal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walal works his foot free and advances to mount.
Walal controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing that Walal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
The referee warns Kartiko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Walal looking to control but Kartiko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Walal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kartiko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kartiko shrugs it off.
Kartiko is squirming around, avoiding Walal's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Walal looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Walal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kartiko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kartiko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kartiko closes the distance and clinches up with Walal, looking for a takedown. Kartiko pushes Walal against the cage but Walal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Kartiko gets a clinch.
Kartiko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kartiko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Walal misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Walal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kartiko tries to clinch there but Walal circles away.
Walal darts in looking for a takedown but Kartiko gets double underhooks and turns Walal into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartiko shoots in but Walal avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Walal takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Walal lands a takedown into guard.
#T1#
Walal postures up.
Kartiko trying to strike off his back.
Walal postures up in Kartiko's guard and throws a big left but Kartiko blocks it.
Kartiko trying to keep a closed guard but Walal is proving a slippery customer.
Walal stays in close to Kartiko's body and controls the position.
Kartiko wants to stand up but Walal is controlling him.
Kartiko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Walal gets to his feet. Kartiko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kartiko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walal defends well and Kartiko ends up having to push Walal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mohamed Walal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Kartiko.
Kartiko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kartiko swivels and escapes.
Walal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Walal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kartiko, pushing him back against the cage.
Walal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kartikos head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walal. #TD#
Walal has hold of one of Kartiko's legs. Kartiko is fighting the takedown attempt but Walal gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Walal is stalling in the full guard.
Walal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kartiko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Walal pushes down on Kartiko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kartiko wants to get back to his feet.
Walal not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Kartiko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walal pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Walal controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walal dives in and grabs Kartiko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kartiko pushes down on Walal's head and hops out.
Kartiko tries to clinch up but Walal circles away and keeps his distance.
Kartiko moves in looking to clinch but Walal pushes him off.
Walal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kartiko but Kartiko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Kartiko. No joy for Walal on that attempt.
Mohamed Walal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kartiko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Walal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Kartiko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Kartiko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Kartiko!
Mohammed Kartiko took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you so much man'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kartiko moves into the clinch successfully.
Tua tries to pull guard but Kartiko holds him up against the cage and eventually Tua drops back down to his feet.
Kartiko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tua tries to pull guard but Kartiko holds him up against the cage and eventually Tua drops back down to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kartiko has eaten all the pies!
Tua tries to throw a body punch but Kartiko avoids it by throwing Tua back against the cage.
Kartiko scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Kartiko pulls guard.
Tua stopping the sweep attempt from Kartiko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kartiko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tua has passed into side control.
Tua in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartiko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tua missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Tua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Tua there.
Kartiko is trying to stand.
Kartiko wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Tua there.
Tua seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kartiko won't allow Tua to pass to mount.
Tua wants to control but Kartiko is keeping him busy.
Tua wants to pass to mount but Kartiko is defending the position.
Kartiko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Kartiko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tua seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kartiko is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maunu Tua!
A victorious Maunu Tua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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