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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Dante throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Setsen Shizu's waist but Setsen Shizu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dante off to one side.
Dante moves out of range of the strikes.
Dante fails with a takedown attempt.
Setsen Shizu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dante shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Setsen Shizu but Setsen Shizu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kublai Setsen Shizu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Dante.
Dante fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Dante.
Dante has a takedown stuffed.
Dante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Setsen Shizu.
Setsen Shizu lands a nice shot that snaps Dante's head back.
Setsen Shizu throws a looping overhand right but Dante ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dante fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Setsen Shizu avoids it really well and circles away.
Dante blocks a jab.
Setsen Shizu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dante's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#TD2#
Dante looking to score a takedown here. Setsen Shizu is defending well but Dante drives through and ends up in Setsen Shizu's guard.
Dante slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Setsen Shizu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Setsen Shizu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dante being controlled here momentarily.
Dante engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Setsen Shizu pulls Dante in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Setsen Shizu'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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Setsen Shizu misses with a straight right.
Dante lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Setsen Shizu misses the jab.
Bruce Dante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dante shoots in looking for a takedown. Setsen Shizu tries to sprawl out of it but Dante keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Setsen Shizu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Setsen Shizu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dante throws a body shot but no joy.
Setsen Shizu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Setsen Shizu dodges the punch combination from Dante.
Setsen Shizu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dante throws a body kick that misses.
Dante shoots in but Setsen Shizu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Setsen Shizu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Setsen Shizu misses with an uppercut.
Setsen Shizu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dante shoots in for a takedown but Setsen Shizu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Setsen Shizu misses the jab.
Setsen Shizu drops his hands momentarily and Dante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dante or perhaps it was just good defense by Setsen Shizu, which made it look bad.
Dante shoots and misses
and Setsen Shizu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dante thinking.
Dante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Setsen Shizu.
Nice sprawl there from Setsen Shizu as Dante shoots in.
Dante looks winded!#T4#
Setsen Shizu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dante or perhaps it was just good defense by Setsen Shizu, which made it look bad.
Dante tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Setsen Shizu defends well and Dante ends up having to push Setsen Shizu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Setsen Shizu looks to throw the jab but Dante is out of range.
Dante staying out of range there.
Dante shoots in looking for a takedown but Setsen Shizu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dante's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Setsen Shizu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Setsen Shizu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Setsen Shizu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Setsen Shizu just misses with a punch to the body.
Setsen Shizu throws an overhand right that lands on Dante's shoulder, as Dante tries to avoid the shot.
Dante throws a leg kick that misses.
Dante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Setsen Shizu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dante.
Nice cross by Setsen Shizu.
Setsen Shizu leaves Dante with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kublai Setsen Shizu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Setsen Shizu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Setsen Shizu wants it to stay on the feet.
Setsen Shizu misses with a hook.
Setsen Shizu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dante.
Setsen Shizu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dante shoots in for a takedown but Setsen Shizu shows good takedown defense.
Kublai Setsen Shizu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Dante.
Setsen Shizu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dante.
Setsen Shizu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dante darts in looking for a takedown but Setsen Shizu gets double underhooks and turns Dante into the cage.
Setsen Shizu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Setsen Shizu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dante fails with the takedown#CL#
and Setsen Shizu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Setsen Shizu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Setsen Shizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dante has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Setsen Shizu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dante is breathing heavily.
Setsen Shizu is trying to stall.
Setsen Shizu throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Setsen Shizu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dante.
Dante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Setsen Shizu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Setsen Shizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dante is working for takedown but Setsen Shizu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dante blocking some punches.
Dante gets underhooks to prevent Setsen Shizu's takedown attempt.
Setsen Shizu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dante's elbow.
Setsen Shizu working aggressively here.
Setsen Shizu tries a body shot but Dante blocks it.
Setsen Shizu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dante looking for a takedown.
Setsen Shizu looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Dante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Setsen Shizu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dante uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Setsen Shizu.
Dante is looking for a takedown.
Setsen Shizu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Setsen Shizu misses with a punch on the inside.
Setsen Shizu gets underhooks to prevent Dante's takedown attempt.
Setsen Shizu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dante.
Dante wants a takedown but no success here.
Setsen Shizu jumps guard but Dante turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dante changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Setsen Shizu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Dante is trying hard to land a takedown here. Setsen Shizu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dante is trying hard to land a takedown here. Setsen Shizu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dante ducks under a wild hook from Setsen Shizu.
Setsen Shizu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dante scores with a nice strike.
Setsen Shizu misses the jab.
Kublai Setsen Shizu is winning the standup battle so far.
Dante fails with a takedown attempt.
Setsen Shizu looks to land a right hand but Dante moved out of range.
Dante moves out of range as Setsen Shizu strikes.
Setsen Shizu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dante has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Setsen Shizu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dante doesn't seem phased though.
Dante shoots in for a double leg but Setsen Shizu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Setsen Shizu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Setsen Shizu throws out a loose jab but Dante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dante fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
A slow jab from Setsen Shizu misses its intended target.
Dante has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Setsen Shizu finds it's way round the side to connect with Dante's head.
Dante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Setsen Shizu throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dante ducks right into an uppercut from Setsen Shizu.
Setsen Shizu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Setsen Shizu missing with a left hand there. Dante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Setsen Shizu throws a hook but Dante blocks it.
Setsen Shizu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dante.
Setsen Shizu lands a jab to the head.
Setsen Shizu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Setsen Shizu looks to land a left hand but Dante moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kublai Setsen Shizu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Dante misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Setsen Shizu misses the target.
Dante throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Setsen Shizu's waist but Setsen Shizu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dante off to one side.
Setsen Shizu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dante.
It seemed like Dante was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Setsen Shizu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dante.
Dante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Setsen Shizu tries to avoid it but Dante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Setsen Shizu to the ground. Setsen Shizu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kublai Setsen Shizu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Dante.
A big right from Setsen Shizu misses.
Setsen Shizu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dante closes this distance looking for a takedown but Setsen Shizu circles away.
Dante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dante moves out of range as Setsen Shizu strikes.
Dante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Setsen Shizu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Setsen Shizu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Setsen Shizu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dante.
Setsen Shizu looks to throw the jab but Dante is out of range.
Dante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dante.
Dante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Setsen Shizu.
Setsen Shizu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Setsen Shizu misses with a straight left.
Dante looks to throw the jab but Setsen Shizu is out of range.
Dante ducks under a wild hook from Setsen Shizu.
Setsen Shizu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dante can do to turn this around?
Setsen Shizu misses with an uppercut. Dante saw that one coming.
Setsen Shizu throws a body punch but Dante moves out of range.
Setsen Shizu moves out of range of the body kick from Dante.
A quick step to the side and Setsen Shizu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Setsen Shizu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dante steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Setsen Shizu.
Bruce Dante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Dante 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dante trying to control but Setsen Shizu is working from the bottom.
Dante won't allow Setsen Shizu to sweep him here.
Setsen Shizu controls Dante momentarily but Dante frees himself. #SUB#
Setsen Shizu is looking for a triangle but Dante pushes his legs off easily.
Dante preventing the sweep. #T2#
Dante controlling from the top position.
Setsen Shizu keeping moving, preventing Dante from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Setsen Shizu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dante defends well.
Setsen Shizu has Dante pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Setsen Shizu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dante is aware though and is defending well.
Setsen Shizu looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Setsen Shizu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dante can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Setsen Shizu trying to control the position here. #SU2#
Dante gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Setsen Shizu misses with a looping right.
Dante looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Setsen Shizu is fending him off so far but Dante persists. Nope, Setsen Shizu circles away and we're back to standing.
Setsen Shizu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Setsen Shizu is looking to counter the offense by Dante and move into the clinch.
Dante goes for a double leg but Setsen Shizu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Setsen Shizu continues to drive forward.
Setsen Shizu tries to counter by clinching up but Dante breaks away and moves out of range.
Dante goes for a double leg but Setsen Shizu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Setsen Shizu continues to drive forward.
Dante goes for a double leg but Setsen Shizu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Setsen Shizu continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Setsen Shizu misses the target. #T4#
Dante fails to land the takedown.
Setsen Shizu throws a body punch but Dante moves out of range.
Setsen Shizu throws an overhand right that lands on Dante's shoulder, as Dante tries to avoid the shot.
Dante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Setsen Shizu.
A swing and a miss from Setsen Shizu.
Setsen Shizu throws a hook but Dante avoids it easily.
Setsen Shizu throws a big shot that misses.
Setsen Shizu loads up on a big right hand but Dante slips the punch.
Dante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Setsen Shizu.
Setsen Shizu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Setsen Shizu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dante was well out of range. Poor timing from Setsen Shizu.
Dante is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Setsen Shizu with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Setsen Shizu misses with a straight right.
Bruce Dante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kublai Setsen Shizu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dante slips a jab from Setsen Shizu.
Setsen Shizu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Setsen Shizu wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kublai Setsen Shizu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Setsen Shizu, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kublai Setsen Shizu!
During a confident post fight interview, Kublai Setsen Shizu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Kirby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Setsen Shizu in his tracks.
Kirby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Setsen Shizu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lani Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby throws a body shot but no joy.
Setsen Shizu looks to land a left hand but Kirby moved out of range nicely.
Kirby just misses with a punch to the body.
Setsen Shizu is looking to counter punch.
Kirby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Setsen Shizu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kirby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kirby misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Kirby misses its intended target.
Kirby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Setsen Shizu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kirby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Setsen Shizu moves away.#CL2#
Kirby darts in and clinches Setsen Shizu up against the cage.#T1#
Setsen Shizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Setsen Shizu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kirby prevents it.
Setsen Shizu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Setsen Shizu tries to work over Kirby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirby's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kirby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Setsen Shizu working aggressively here.
A short right from Kirby.
Setsen Shizu tries a body shot but Kirby blocks it.
Setsen Shizu misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Kirby.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirby.
Kirby stalling against the cage.
#KD2#
Kirby drops Setsen Shizu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Setsen Shizu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Setsen Shizu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirby mutters something to Setsen Shizu before pushing him back against the cage. As Setsen Shizu comes back towards him, Kirby unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Setsen Shizu clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lani Kirby!
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