Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 777 McNasty vs Tower
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Salmi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salmi throws a shot from downtown. DeRozan moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeRozan! But no joy.
DeRozan scoring well with a low kick there.
Salmi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salmi wants it to stay on the feet.
Salmi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeRozan flicks out a counter leg kick but Salmi steps away.
DeRozan avoids the body shot from Salmi.
DeRozan feints a counter leg kick.
Salmi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeRozan.
Salmi misses with a hook. DeRozan ducked under it nicely.
Eerikki Salmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salmi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Salmi.
Salmi throws a series of punches but DeRozan avoids them all with ease.
As Salmi backs off DeRozan throws a huge counter combo but Salmi manages to avoid it all.
Salmi scores with a hook.
Salmi lands the left hand.#T1#
Salmi sizes up DeRozan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#DeRozan is rocked!
DeRozan leaves his chin hanging out and Salmi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! DeRozan crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eerikki Salmi!
A relieved looking Eerikki Salmi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 772 Latrobe vs Gravas 2
Date: Jan 10, 2021

#R1#
A jab lands there for Feti.
Feti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
DeRozan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Feti, pushing him back against the cage.
Feti has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feti.
Feti swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Feti.
A short uppercut from Feti.
DeRozan tries to pull guard but Feti won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan blocks an elbow strike.
Feti cracks DeRozan with a nice body shot.
We've been informed that Feti 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.
Feti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Feti throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
Feti lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Feti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Feti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Feti throws a head punch that misses.
Feti lands a right hand.
Feti misses with the head strike.
DeRozan blocks a body shot from Feti.
Feti tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
Feti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feti struggles to land a body shot inside as DeRozan controls his hands.
Feti throws an elbow that misses.
Feti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Feti lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeRozan is breathing heavily.
DeRozan blocking some punches. #T2#
Feti struggles to land a body shot inside as DeRozan controls his hands.
Feti throws a head punch that misses.
Feti tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feti.
Feti misses with a knee strike.
Feti misses with a knee strike.
Feti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeRozan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeRozan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Feti misses with a body punch.
DeRozan tries to pull guard but Feti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
DeRozan pulls guard.
DeRozan keeping moving, preventing Feti from controlling successfully.
DeRozan is looking to stand up but Feti isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Feti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DeRozan has control of Feti's left arm, preventing Feti from doing any damage.
Feti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeRozan is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DeRozan is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Feti scores with a punch to the head.
Feti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Feti! But no joy.
DeRozan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Feti.
DeRozan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sione Feti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeRozan.
DeRozan feints with a jab and clips Feti right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Feti is sent crashing into the canvas and DeRozan leaps in for the kill! Feti tries to get to his feet but DeRozan is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Feti is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMar DeRozan!
DeMar DeRozan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 702
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
DeRozan moves in looking to clinch but Kahn pushes him off.
DeRozan avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeRozan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kahn backs off DeRozan throws a huge counter combo but Kahn manages to avoid it all.
Kahn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeRozan takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
DeRozan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kahn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kahn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like DeRozan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeRozan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
DeRozan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from DeRozan.
DeRozan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kahn on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
DeRozan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
enabling DeRozan to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from DeRozan misses. #T1#
Kahn loads up on a big right hand but DeRozan slips the punch.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeRozan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeRozan there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeRozan blocks a leg kick.
Kahn backing away here, and DeRozan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeRozan throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from DeRozan.
Kahn connects with a crisp jab.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
DeRozan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
DeRozan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeRozan loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch.#T2#
DeRozan checks a low kick from Kahn.
Kahn scores with a jab.
DeRozan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by DeRozan.
Kahn wants to slow DeRozan down by chopping away at his legs.
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!
DeRozan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeRozan blocks a leg kick.
DeRozan misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Kahn misses.
Kahn lands a really nice looking cross but DeRozan seems unphased.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. DeRozan saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeRozan! But no joy.
DeRozan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Kahn tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from DeRozan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeRozan throws a leg kick but Kahn checks it.
DeRozan drops his hands momentarily and Kahn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kahn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
DeRozan thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeRozan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab.
A big right from DeRozan misses.
A left lands for Kahn.
DeRozan lunges at Kahn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kahn's hand.
Kahn looks to land a left hand but DeRozan moved out of range nicely.
DeRozan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. DeRozan saw that one coming.
DeRozan throws out a counter right but Kahn avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Kahn throws a solid leg kick but DeRozan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kahn.
Kahn lands a front kick.
Kahn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kahn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
DeRozan flicks out a counter leg kick but Kahn steps away.
DeRozan lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn jabs DeRozan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn walks into a straight right hand from DeRozan.
Kahn misses with a body shot
and DeRozan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kahn's knee momentarily.
Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kahn misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Kahn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeRozan can do to turn this around?
Kahn tries a head kick but it misses.
DeRozan flicks out a counter leg kick but Kahn steps away.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.
DeRozan misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Kahn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeRozan avoids the body shot from Kahn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeRozan! But no joy.
DeRozan moves out of range as Kahn throws a body kick.
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeRozan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeRozan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Kahn.
DeRozan feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - DeRozan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
DeRozan moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from DeRozan does it's job there.#CUT2#Solomon Kahn's cut is getting worse.
Kahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kahn missing with a left hand there. DeRozan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeRozan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
Kahn misses with a left hand
and DeRozan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeRozan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeRozan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
A jab from Kahn misses.
It seemed like DeRozan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kahn looks to throw a body kick
and DeRozan scores with a counter punch that sends Kahn to the canvas! DeRozan smells blood - he's punishing Kahn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kahn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMar DeRozan!

Event: Syn 711
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeRozan takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
DeRozan rushes Lydon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeRozan.
Lydon tries to work over DeRozan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydon.
Lydon tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydon. #BC#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lydon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lydon looks to land a left hand but DeRozan moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
DeRozan forces Lydon back against the cage and clinches.
DeRozan scores with a shot to the side of Lydon's head.
Lydon has had enough of the clinch but DeRozan keeps him there for the moment.
Lydon blocks an uppercut.
Lydon blocking some punches.
Lydon working aggressively here.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeRozan.
DeRozan blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lydon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeRozan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lydon.
A short left from DeRozan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeRozan.
DeRozan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lydon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lydon.
Lydon misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeRozan.
Lydon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeRozan.
Lydon tries to work over DeRozan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeRozan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lydon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lydon tries to throw a body punch but DeRozan avoids it by throwing Lydon back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
Lydon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lydon misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeRozan staying out of range there.#T2#
Nice jab there from Lydon. #CL2#
DeRozan rushes Lydon and presses him up against the cage.
DeRozan lands a nice uppercut.
Lydon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeRozan avoids it.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lydon swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lydon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lydon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lydon scores with a shoulder strike.
Lydon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Lydon breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
DeRozan has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydon.
DeRozan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lydon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards.
DeRozan misses with the head strike.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lydon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lydon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
DeRozan misses with some punches.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
DeRozan throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, DeRozan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lydon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lydon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lydon.
Lydon looking to throw knees to the head but DeRozan is blocking nicely.
DeRozan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Lydon.
A right hand to the body from Lydon.
DeRozan looks winded!
Lydon lands a hook that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards.
Lydon lands a nice knee to the body.
Lydon lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Lydon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lydon lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards.
A short left from Lydon.
DeRozan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lydon is leaning against DeRozan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lydon lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards. #T4#
Lydon tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it. #BC#
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lydon blocking some punches.
Lydon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lydon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan. #BC#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lydon lands with a hook. DeRozan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lydon connects with the punch.#ROC#DeRozan is rocked!
Lydon shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. DeRozan takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Lydon sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! DeRozan bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Lydon!
Johnny Lydon made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'and thanks for sparring partners at the Hell Warriors Gym!'.

Event: Syn 703 Pekka vs Stein
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeRozan throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeRozan.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from DeRozan.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeRozan.#CUT2#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
DeRozan throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but DeRozan manages to avoid it.
DeRozan thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire backing away here, and DeRozan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1##CL#
McGuire clinches with his opponent. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch. #CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
DeRozan can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeRozan.
DeRozan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeRozan struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands. #BC2#
DeRozan breaks the clinch.
DeRozan 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.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeRozan.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeRozan.
DeRozan throws a body shot but no joy.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McGuire cracks DeRozan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire throws a jab when DeRozan was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by DeRozan as he connects with a hook.
DeRozan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeRozan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeRozan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeRozan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeRozan throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeRozan. #T3#
A shot to the body from DeRozan misses #KD#
and McGuire counters with a crisp right hand that drops DeRozan! McGuire lets DeRozan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#DeRozan is rocked!
DeRozan thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James McGuire!
James McGuire made sure to mention his sponsor, Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 696 Point vs Puno
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Segbo lands with a kick to the temple. DeRozan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Segbo goes for a double leg but DeRozan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeRozan continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from DeRozan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut. Segbo saw that one coming.
It looked like Segbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DeRozan.
Dada Segbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Segbo moves into the clinch successfully.
DeRozan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Segbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - DeRozan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Segbo slips a jab from DeRozan.
Segbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
DeRozan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
DeRozan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Segbo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Segbo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeRozan was covering up waiting for the punch and Segbo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Segbo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeRozan controlling Segbo's posture. #T1#
DeRozan keeping moving, preventing Segbo from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Segbo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
DeRozan is adopting a defensive guard.
DeRozan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Segbo tries to get to full guard but DeRozan has control of the leg.
DeRozan controlling the action here.
Segbo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Segbo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Segbo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Segbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Segbo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeRozan 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.
DeRozan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Segbo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Segbo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeRozan is aware though and is defending well.
DeRozan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
DeRozan wants to control from the top but Segbo keeps moving. #T3#
DeRozan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
DeRozan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
DeRozan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Segbo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeRozan controls the pace.
Let's hope that DeRozan 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.
Segbo is controlling DeRozan's posture.
DeRozan sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
DeRozan misses with a low kick.
Segbo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
DeRozan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeRozan lands a body shot.
DeRozan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Segbo manages to avoid it.
Segbo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeRozan drops his hands momentarily and Segbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeRozan misses with a body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Segbo.
DeRozan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segbo scoring with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Segbo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dada Segbo dominated that round.
That's time! Segbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
DeRozan looks to land a left hand but Segbo moved out of range nicely.
Segbo fires out a quick counter leg kick but DeRozan just manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from DeRozan misses.
Segbo is looking to land body kicks.
DeRozan throws an off balance right hand
and Segbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeRozan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DeRozan throws a body kick that misses
and Segbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Segbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segbo walks into a jab.#TD#
Segbo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Segbo lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeRozan pulls Segbo in close to his closed guard and prevents Segbo from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
DeRozan trying to control the position.
Segbo throwing strikes but missing.
DeRozan pulls Segbo in close to prevent any damage.
DeRozan is trying to keep Segbo in close.
Segbo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeRozan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeRozan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Segbo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeRozan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeRozan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but DeRozan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segbo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segbo cracks DeRozan with a solid left hand.
Segbo tries to free his leg and advance position but DeRozan is retaining full guard.
DeRozan is trying to keep Segbo in close.
Segbo with a nice head shot there.
Segbo passes DeRozan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DeRozan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Segbo is looking to work some ground and pound but DeRozan has wrist control.
Segbo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Segbo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! DeRozan covers up, he's hurt! Segbo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Segbo and the ref steps in to end the fight! Segbo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dada Segbo!
After the fight, Dada Segbo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 688 Tower vs Kerr
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
A big right from DeRozan misses.
As DeRozan backs off Cain throws a huge counter combo but DeRozan manages to avoid it all.
DeRozan throws a poor cross that misses
and Cain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeRozan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
DeRozan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Cain throws out a counter right but DeRozan avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Cain drives through and clinches with DeRozan against the cage.
Cain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan tries to throw a body punch but Cain avoids it by throwing DeRozan back against the cage.
DeRozan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cain blocks an uppercut. #T1#
DeRozan can't find room to land a body shot as Cain controls the action.
A short uppercut from DeRozan.
DeRozan tries to throw a body punch but Cain avoids it by throwing DeRozan back against the cage. #BC#
DeRozan breaks from the clinch. #KD#
DeRozan lands a left and a right that send Cain crashing to the mat, dazed. DeRozan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like David Cain has been cut.
DeRozan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
DeRozan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cain in his tracks. #ROC#
Cain is rocked!
DeRozan connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Cain out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMar DeRozan!
After winning the bout, DeMar DeRozan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 683 Borjigin vs Toivonen
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Holmes Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Holmes Jr forces DeRozan back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmes Jr.#TD#
Holmes Jr jumps guard.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing DeRozan from controlling successfully.
Holmes Jr trying to control the position.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing DeRozan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but DeRozan defends it easily. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Holmes Jr 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.
DeRozan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Holmes Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Holmes Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeRozan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
DeRozan is defending against the submission attempts here by Holmes Jr.
DeRozan trying to hold on to Holmes Jr's head to control him but Holmes Jr postures up.
Holmes Jr is keen to just control but DeRozan is a slippery customer.
DeRozan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeRozan wants to control but Holmes Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeRozan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Holmes Jr is working for a kimura but DeRozan is defending it quite comfortably.
DeRozan is trying to maintain the position but Holmes Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeRozan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes Jr. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura here.
DeRozan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Holmes Jr trying to mount his opponent but DeRozan defends it. #T3##SUB#
Holmes Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeRozan has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeRozan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
DeRozan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holmes Jr is working away from the top position though.
DeRozan is controlling Holmes Jr's trapped leg to prevent Holmes Jr from advancing to side control.
Holmes Jr is looking to advance position but DeRozan won't allow it.
DeRozan tries to roll over but Holmes Jr keeps him under control.
DeRozan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Holmes Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but DeRozan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeRozan wants to control but Holmes Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Holmes Jr wants to control but DeRozan is keeping him busy.
DeRozan keeping hold of Holmes Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeRozan defends it well.
DeRozan trying to hold on to Holmes Jr's head to control him but Holmes Jr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Holmes Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Holmes Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeRozan misses with a body shot.
Holmes Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DeRozan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeRozan throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeRozan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeRozan 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. #CL#
DeRozan gets tackled into the cage by Holmes Jr. Holmes Jr maintains the clinch. #T1#
DeRozan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes Jr has DeRozan pressed against the cage, preventing DeRozan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmes Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan stalling against the cage. #BC2#
DeRozan breaks from the clinch.
DeRozan throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmes Jr wants to clinch up but DeRozan keeps it at a distance.
DeRozan flicks out a counter leg kick but Holmes Jr steps away.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut
and Holmes Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeRozan misses with a left hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
DeRozan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from DeRozan
and Holmes Jr counters with a low kick, right behind DeRozan 's knee.
Holmes Jr ducks under a wild hook from DeRozan.
DeRozan swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
DeRozan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmes Jr.
DeRozan looks to throw a body kick
letting Holmes Jr counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but DeRozan moves out of range.
Holmes Jr throws a right hand that DeRozan ducks under and follows up with a left that DeRozan also avoids with ease.#T3#
DeRozan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holmes Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Holmes Jr blocks the low kick.
Holmes Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Holmes Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeRozan misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Holmes Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeRozan throws a poor cross that misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
DeRozan swings widly with a right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Holmes Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Holmes Jr lands a right hand.
Holmes Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeRozan can do to turn this around?
DeRozan working aggressively here.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but DeRozan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes Jr.
DeRozan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr misses with a body punch.
Holmes Jr pushes DeRozan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan taking a breather.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
DeRozan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeRozan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
DeRozan scores with a hook to the body. Holmes Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeRozan missing with a left hand there. Holmes Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab from DeRozan.
Holmes Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from DeRozan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Holmes Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from DeRozan misses the target.
DeRozan swings widly with a right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Holmes Jr lands a jab to the head.
DeRozan throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DeRozan throws a leg kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Holmes Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeRozan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holmes Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Holmes Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeRozan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from DeRozan misses.
Holmes Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
DeRozan ducks right into an uppercut from Holmes Jr.
DeRozan connects with a body shot.
Holmes Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeRozan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeRozan lands a nice shot to the body. #T2##CL#
Holmes Jr moves into the clinch.#TD#
Holmes Jr manages to pull guard.
DeRozan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeRozan is aware though and is defending well.
DeMar DeRozan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing DeRozan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeRozan sitting in guard here, content to control.
DeRozan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
DeRozan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeRozan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
DeRozan stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing DeRozan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeRozan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holmes Jr's guard.
DeRozan stalling. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeRozan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeRozan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Holmes Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeRozan.
Holmes Jr is controlling DeRozan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
DeRozan is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeRozan trying to pass the guard but Holmes Jr defending well. #SUB#
Holmes Jr actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
DeRozan trying to pass the guard but Holmes Jr defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Holmes Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holmes Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Holmes Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Holmes Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 676 Gravas vs Uesugi
Date: Mar 20, 2020

#R1#
DeRozan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwon.
Kwon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kwon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeRozan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#
It looks like Sol Kwon has been cut.
Kwon throws a hook but DeRozan avoids it easily.
DeRozan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwon.
DeRozan tries a quick counter leg kick but Kwon is wise to it.
DeRozan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kwon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
DeRozan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeRozan lands with an overhand left.
Kwon just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwon looks to score with a jab to the body but DeRozan is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from DeRozan.
DeRozan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKwon.
Kwon misses with a looping left.
Kwon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeRozan.
Sol Kwon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
DeRozan looks to throw the jab but Kwon is out of range.
Kwon blocks a leg kick.
Kwon is looking to counter punch.
Kwon scores with a hook.
DeRozan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeRozan needs to keep his hands up - Kwon had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Kwon as he connects with a hook.
Kwon lands a jab to DeRozan's midsection.
DeRozan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kwon's head backwards.
DeRozan drops his hands momentarily and Kwon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeRozan moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and DeRozan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kwon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeRozan lands a leg kick that knocks Kwon off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeRozan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kwon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
DeRozan scores with a jab. Kwon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kwon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeRozan.
DeRozan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kwon misses the shot to the body.
Kwon misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from DeRozan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kwon throws a leg kick
and DeRozan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kwon misses with a hook.
Kwon misses with a looping left.
DeRozan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kwon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DeRozan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeRozan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Kwon misses with a straight left.
DeRozan blocks a head kick by Kwon.
Kwon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwon moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Kwon. Those never looked like landing.
DeRozan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeRozan thows a leg kick but Kwon checks it
and Kwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeRozan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeRozan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kwon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kwon throws a hook to the side of DeRozan's head but DeRozan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeRozan avoids the head kick by Kwon.
Kwon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeRozan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kwon has time to react.#T4#
DeRozan connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kwon! He's out on his feet! DeRozan rushes in and drops Kwon with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DeMar DeRozan!
During a confident post fight interview, DeMar DeRozan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 672 Dog vs Pendragon
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from DeRozan. Kuzma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzma walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Kuzma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeRozan manages to avoid it.
DeRozan throws out a counter right but Kuzma avoids it with no problem.
Kuzma is looking to clinch but DeRozan is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from DeRozan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuzma fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuzma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeRozan misses the shot to the body.
DeRozan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
DeRozan tests Kuzma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeRozan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kuzma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kuzma moves to clinch but DeRozan breaks away #KD2#
and DeRozan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kuzma! DeRozan lets Kuzma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Kuzma is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeRozan lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Kuzma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuzma walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kuzma limp body while DeRozan jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMar DeRozan!
A very excited looking DeMar DeRozan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2020

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by DeRozan.
DeRozan scores with a one two! Patryk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Patryk has a takedown stuffed.
DeRozan cracks a nice hook into Patryk's ribs.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeRozan as he avoids it easily.
DeRozan cracks Patryk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Patryk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeRozan throwing a counter right hand but Patryk manages to avoid it.
Patryk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeMar DeRozan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Patryk moves to clinch but DeRozan breaks away
and DeRozan counters with a good low kick that Patryk was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeRozan.
Patryk dives in and grabs DeRozan's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeRozan pushes down on Patryk's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patryk takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Jab, jab by DeRozan - just one landing.
Patryk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Patryk is rocked!
Patryk walks straight into a right hand from DeRozan - that's dropped him! DeRozan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Patryk from any more punishment! Patryk complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DeMar DeRozan!
DeMar DeRozan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Lukasz Patryk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron!!!'.

Event: RISE 121
Date: Dec 06, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from DeRozan. Doji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doji looks to land a right hand but DeRozan moved out of range.
A nice side step and DeRozan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeRozan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doji finds it's way round the side to connect with DeRozan's head.
DeRozan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeRozan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doji manages to avoid it.
DeRozan throws a good cross that connects.
Doji swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeRozan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Doji misses.
Doji dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeRozan throws a hook to the side of Doji's head but Doji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doji misses with a right hand
and DeRozan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Doji was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DeRozan.
A big right from Doji misses.
DeRozan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doji.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doji connects with a right hand. DeRozan shakes it off.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for DeRozan.
Doji misses the shot to the body.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doji moves away.
Doji misses the shot to the body.
Doji looks to score with a jab to the body but DeRozan is just out of range.
DeRozan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doji lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeRozan at a distance.
Doji misses with a lunging right hand
and Doji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Hotaru Doji has been cut.
Doji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doji thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doji lunges at DeRozan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeRozan's hand.
Doji slips under a jab from DeRozan.
Doji is looking to counter punch.
Doji misses the jab.
DeRozan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Doji misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling DeRozan to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doji connects with a jab.
DeRozan looks to throw the jab but Doji is out of range.
Hotaru Doji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doji. DeRozan does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeRozan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeRozan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doji swings for the body but DeRozan moves out of range.
DeRozan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeRozan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doji throws a lazy right hand but DeRozan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doji blocks a jab.
It looked like Doji wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doji chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeRozan can pounce on him.
DeRozan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeRozan there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
DeRozan tries to land a leg kick but Doji saw it coming and moves away.
Doji looks to land a right hand but DeRozan moved out of range.
Doji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeRozan.
Doji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeRozan moves away.
Doji misses with a hook
and DeRozan counters with a stiff right hand.
DeRozan moves out of range as Doji strikes.
DeRozan defending well as Doji loads up on a big left hand.
DeRozan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Doji misses with a shot to the body
and DeRozan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeRozan digs a good body shot into Doji's ribs.
Doji swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and DeRozan counters with a nice right hand that sends Doji toppling to the canvas! Doji scrambles and gets back to his feet - can DeRozan finish him?!#ROC2#
Doji 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!
DeRozan throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Doji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeRozan moves out of range of the strikes.
DeRozan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Doji had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Doji throws an off balance right hand
and DeRozan counters with a right hand to the body.
Doji seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Doji throws an off balance right hand
and DeRozan counters with a nice leg kick.
Doji is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Doji misses with a jab to the body
and DeRozan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doji thuds a left hand into DeRozan's body.
DeRozan scores with a body shot.
Doji throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doji misses with an uppercut. DeRozan saw that one coming.
Doji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeRozan.
Doji scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeRozan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeRozan blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab from Doji.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doji.
DeRozan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeMar DeRozan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hotaru Doji's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
DeRozan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doji throws out the jab.
DeRozan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for DeRozan.
Doji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeRozan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doji manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Doji misses the target.
Doji throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeRozan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Doji.
Doji lands with a straight right. DeRozan didn't see that one coming.
Doji connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeRozan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doji misses with a body shot.
DeRozan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doji throws a lazy right hand but DeRozan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
DeRozan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
DeRozan lands a really nice looking cross but Doji seems unphased.
Doji walks into a straight right hand from DeRozan.
DeRozan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doji throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from DeRozan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeRozan swings for the body but Doji moves out of range.
DeRozan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2#
DeRozan lands a big right hand that sends Doji crashing to the mat! DeRozan stays standing though and waves Doji back to his feet!#CUT2#
Hotaru Doji's cut is getting worse.
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!
Doji throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeRozan counters with a good low kick that Doji was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doji throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeRozan counters with a big right hand! Oh Doji is in trouble here! DeRozan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMar DeRozan!
DeMar DeRozan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Hotaru Doji stepped up to the mic, saying 'We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.'.

Event: RISE 114 Gusmao v Tiger 4
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1#
DeRozan misses with a straight right.
DeRozan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeRozan swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin throws a leg kick but DeRozan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeRozan swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of DeRozan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jospin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by DeRozan there.
DeRozan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Jospin is looking to counter punch.
DeRozan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jospin throwing a counter right hand but DeRozan manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jospin blocks a low kick nicely.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Jospin's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jospin throws a leg kick
and DeRozan counters with a left to the body.
Jospin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jospin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jospin throws a head kick that DeRozan semi-blocks.
Jospin throws a head kick that half lands.
Jospin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeRozan misses with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a series of strikes. DeRozan will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeRozan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from DeRozan.
Jospin tried to counter with a leg kick but DeRozan avoided it.
Nice shot by DeRozan.#CUT2#
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
DeRozan throws a leg kick which misses Jospin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jospin tries to avoid it.
DeRozan throws a shot to the body.
Jospin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeRozan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jospin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeRozan.
DeRozan lands a really nice looking cross but Jospin seems unphased. #T3#
Jospin lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeRozan's sensitive parts.
DeRozan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeRozan misses with the combination.
Jospin is looking to counter punch.
DeRozan scores with a jab to the head.
DeRozan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jospin misses with a hook
and DeRozan counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin. #T4#
Jospin avoids the body shot from DeRozan.
Jospin circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! DeRozan drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jospin follows DeRozan to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Jospin!
A relieved looking Henri Jospin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 103 Leng v HeavyWeight
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
DeRozan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilson 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.
DeRozan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wilson throws out a powerful jab.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and DeRozan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and DeRozan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and DeRozan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson avoids the body shot from DeRozan.
DeRozan moves out of range of the strikes.
DeRozan misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and DeRozan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking.
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!
Wilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeRozan moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
DeRozan tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeRozan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeRozan moves away.
Wilson moves out of range of the leg kick from DeRozan.
DeRozan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilson throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dennis Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeRozan moves away from the strike by Wilson.
DeRozan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
DeRozan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilson. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from DeRozan. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeMar DeRozan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. DeRozan should have avoided that one.
Wilson throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and DeRozan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wilson! DeRozan lets Wilson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Dennis Wilson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeRozan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Wilson throws a one two combo.
Wilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
DeRozan moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and DeRozan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wilson! DeRozan lets Wilson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Wilson is rocked!
DeRozan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilson can pounce on him.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can DeRozan finish him?
DeRozan misses the shot to the body.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and DeRozan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wilson! DeRozan lets Wilson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wilson throws a series of punches but DeRozan avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from DeRozan misses its target.
DeRozan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilson misses with a head kick. #T3#
Wilson throws a lazy head kick
and DeRozan counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
DeRozan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DeRozan blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and DeRozan counters with a huge left! Wilson is in big trouble! He's backing up but DeRozan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wilson from any more damage. A dominating finish by DeRozan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMar DeRozan!
An out of breath DeMar DeRozan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 92 Hammerfall v Akodo
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - O Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeRozan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
DeRozan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeRozan feints and then cracks O Reilly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Reilly down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that O Reilly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
O Reilly misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from DeRozan misses its target.
DeRozan throws a body punch but O Reilly moves out of range.
O Reilly with the counter takedown but DeRozan avoids it easily.
DeRozan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeRozan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. DeRozan should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly sizes up DeRozan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Reilly looks for a takedown but DeRozan sprawls well.
DeRozan throwing a counter right hand but O Reilly manages to avoid it.
DeRozan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
DeRozan ducks under a wild hook from O Reilly.
O Reilly shoots in for a double leg but DeRozan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeRozan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O Reilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by O Reilly or perhaps it was just good defense by DeRozan, which made it look bad.
DeMar DeRozan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patty O Reilly.
O Reilly lands a glancing blow to the side of DeRozan's head.
O Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on DeRozan's shoulder, as DeRozan tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from DeRozan misses its target.
Donk. O Reilly catches DeRozan right on the button with a cross.
O Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeRozan has time to react.#T2#
DeRozan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like DeRozan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Reilly.
The fighters circling - O Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by O Reilly as he checks the leg kick.
Jab by DeRozan.
DeRozan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from DeRozan does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeRozan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeMar DeRozan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeRozan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeRozan ducks right into an uppercut from O Reilly.
DeRozan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Reilly.
O Reilly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
O Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeRozan.
O Reilly misses with a hook. DeRozan ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeRozan. O Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeRozan.#TD2#
O Reilly drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but DeRozan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly preventing the sweep.
O Reilly works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeRozan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Reilly.
DeRozan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Reilly is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for a kimura but DeRozan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O Reilly to get the leverage.
DeRozan trying to control here.
DeRozan is looking to improve his position.
O Reilly tries to pass to full mount but DeRozan defends it.
O Reilly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
O Reilly is looking to advance position but DeRozan won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patty O Reilly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
DeRozan misses the shot to the body.
O Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeRozan.
Patty O Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Reilly misses the jab.
DeRozan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from DeRozan.
O Reilly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeRozan.
O Reilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeRozan misses with a body shot.
DeRozan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan blocks a jab.
O Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeRozan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeRozan is looking to counter with a body kick.
O Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeRozan has time to react.
O Reilly throws out a powerful jab.
Patty O Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
DeRozan scores with a nice right hand.
DeRozan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Reilly to score with a decent uppercut.
DeRozan throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and O Reilly counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DeRozan is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but DeRozan keeps moving.
DeRozan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
DeRozan is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
DeRozan looking for a sweep. Not yet DeRozan, not yet.
DeRozan controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself. #T2##SUB#
DeRozan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeRozan is pulling down on O Reilly's head to control his posture.
DeRozan continues to stall.
DeRozan is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
O Reilly is in close to DeRozan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
O Reilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Reilly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeRozan is keeping the position for now. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as DeRozan holds on and takes a little breather.
DeRozan controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
O Reilly scoring with some ground and pound.
O Reilly is in close to DeRozan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
DeRozan looking to control.
O Reilly postures up in DeRozan's guard and throws a big left but DeRozan blocks it.
O Reilly trying to control but DeRozan is working from the bottom.
O Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from DeRozan.
DeRozan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
O Reilly chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
DeRozan is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but DeRozan keeps moving.
O Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
O Reilly drops back, looking for a kneebar! DeRozan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. DeRozan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from DeRozan! #REVR#
O Reilly is not content to let DeRozan control the position.
O Reilly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeRozan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face as DeRozan controls the position.
DeRozan tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patty O Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - O Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeRozan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown but DeRozan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DeRozan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
O Reilly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DeRozan trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeRozan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Reilly.
DeRozan trying to hold on to O Reilly's head to control him but O Reilly postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan gets back to full guard. #T1#
O Reilly chips away with some ground and pound.
DeRozan keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
DeRozan managing to control the position.
O Reilly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DeRozan seems keen to control O Reilly's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeRozan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Reilly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DeRozan trying to control the position.
O Reilly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Well,DeRozan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T2#
DeRozan is trying to control O Reilly's posture but O Reilly avoids it.
DeMar DeRozan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeRozan is looking for a sweep.
DeRozan is trying to control O Reilly's posture but O Reilly avoids it.
Patty O Reilly has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Reilly lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear DeRozan down. #SUB2#
O Reilly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
O Reilly has knee on belly and moves into mount.
O Reilly with shots to the head and body - DeRozan looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
O Reilly with shots to the head and body - DeRozan looks very uncomfortable down there.
DeRozan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Reilly drops a big elbow. That's hurt DeRozan! More shots from O Reilly and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patty O Reilly!

Event: AEW 15
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
DeRozan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeRozan takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
Goldberg misses with a two punch combination.
DeRozan clobbers Goldberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goldberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeRozan 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.
DeRozan fakes the leg kick and cracks Goldberg in the body.
Goldberg moves in looking to clinch but DeRozan pushes him off.
DeRozan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from DeRozan misses.
Goldberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeRozan.
DeRozan misses with a right hand
and Goldberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
DeRozan swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldberg.
DeRozan slips under a jab.#CL#
Goldberg has closed the distance and engaged DeRozan in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
DeRozan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeRozan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Goldberg forces DeRozan back against the cage and clinches.
DeRozan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeRozan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
DeRozan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Goldberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeRozan.
DeRozan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeRozan throws a body punch but Goldberg moves out of range.
DeRozan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from DeRozan.
DeRozan connects with a right hand. Goldberg shakes it off.
Goldberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DeRozan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeRozan missing with a left hand there. Goldberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goldberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as DeRozan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goldberg doesn't seem phased though.
DeRozan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goldberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeRozan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Goldberg.
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!
DeRozan loads up on a big right hand but Goldberg slips the punch.
Goldberg throws a poor cross that misses
and DeRozan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from DeRozan.#CL#
Goldberg rushes DeRozan and presses him up against the cage.
Goldberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards. #T2#
A short left from Goldberg.
DeRozan takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Goldberg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
DeRozan is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldberg has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Goldberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeRozan scores with a shot to the side of Goldberg's head.
DeRozan has Goldberg pushed against the cage.#BC2#
DeRozan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeRozan misses with a double jab.
A jab from Goldberg finds it's way through DeRozan's defenses.
DeRozan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeRozan.
DeRozan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goldberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeRozan is looking to land body kicks.
DeRozan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeRozan lunges at Goldberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goldberg's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goldberg avoids the body shot from DeRozan.
DeRozan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from DeRozan.#T3#
DeRozan throws a body punch but Goldberg moves out of range.
DeRozan works the jab nicely.
Goldberg scores with a one two! DeRozan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DeRozan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Goldberg throws out a loose jab but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeRozan misses with a hook. Goldberg ducked under it nicely.
DeRozan swings for the body but Goldberg moves out of range.
DeRozan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeRozan throws an overhand right that lands on Goldberg's shoulder, as Goldberg tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Goldberg drives through and clinches with DeRozan against the cage.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
Goldberg works on DeRozan's body with a couple of short punches.
DeRozan looks winded!
A short uppercut from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
DeRozan lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeRozan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeRozan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeRozan.
Goldberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of DeRozan's head. #T4#
DeRozan takes a shot to the head.
Goldberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeRozan lands with a left to the head.
Goldberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldberg struggles to land a body shot inside as DeRozan controls his hands.
DeRozan is stalling here.
Goldberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Goldberg.
Good body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldberg working aggressively here.
A short right from DeRozan on the inside.
Good body shot from Goldberg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg lands a right hand. #BC2#
DeRozan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeRozan throws a poor cross that misses
and DeRozan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Goldberg throwing a counter right hand but DeRozan manages to avoid it.
DeRozan lands with a straight right. Goldberg didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeMar DeRozan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Goldberg misses with the combination.
Goldberg works the jab nicely.
DeRozan throws a leg kick which misses Goldberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Goldberg tries to avoid it.
Goldberg is looking to clinch but DeRozan is avoiding it.
DeRozan works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Goldberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from DeRozan.
DeRozan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goldberg drops DeRozan with a straight left! Oh this is bad for DeRozan! Goldberg dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bill Goldberg made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated DeMar DeRozan had this to say: 'auto flights to Sydney - give me rematch'.

Event: AEW 7
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Turillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeRozan throws out the jab.
DeRozan looks to score with a jab to the body but Turillo is just out of range.
DeRozan 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.
DeRozan looks to land a left hand but Turillo moved out of range nicely.
DeRozan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turillo.
Turillo slips a straight right by DeRozan.
Turillo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DeRozan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeRozan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turillo with a jab.
DeRozan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Turillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeRozan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeRozan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turillo on the side of the head.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for DeRozan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeRozan connects with a solid leg kick.
Turillo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeRozan on the side of the head.
DeRozan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turillo staying out of range there.
It appears Turillo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Turillo avoids the body shot from DeRozan. #T1#
DeRozan misses with a looping right.
DeRozan 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.
DeRozan blocks the body kick.
DeRozan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeRozan looks to score with a jab to the body but Turillo is just out of range.
DeRozan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeRozan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut.
Turillo throws a body shot but no joy.
DeRozan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeRozan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Turillo counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeRozan. Turillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turillo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut.
DeRozan lands a leg kick that knocks Turillo off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeRozan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turillo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've been told by Turillo's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turillo digs a good body shot into DeRozan's ribs.
DeRozan moves out of range as Turillo throws a body kick.
DeRozan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
DeRozan tries to score with a low kick but Turillo moves his leg out of the way.
Turillo throwing a counter right hand but DeRozan manages to avoid it.
Turillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeRozan throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
Turillo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turillo misses the jab.
DeRozan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeRozan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
DeRozan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeRozan digs a good body shot into Turillo's ribs.
Turillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turillo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! DeRozan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Turillo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from DeRozan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Song Turillo!
DeMar DeRozan was interviewed post fight and said 'auto flights to Sydney - give me rematch'.

Event: AEM 2
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Klimov swinging wildly here.
Klimov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeRozan's head.
Klimov works the jab nicely.
Klimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeRozan.
DeRozan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimov.
DeRozan unleashes a big counter combination but Klimov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DeRozan looks to land a right hand but Klimov moved out of range.
Klimov throws a poor cross that misses
and DeRozan counters with a stiff right hand.
DeRozan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DeRozan duly obliges.
DeRozan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Klimov looks to land a combination but DeRozan avoids it well.
DeRozan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeRozan takes a swing at Klimov's ribcage but misses.
DeRozan throws a front kick aimed at Klimov's knee but Klimov avoids it well.
A slow jab from Klimov misses its intended target.
DeRozan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeRozan just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov tries to clinch but DeRozan moves out of range. #T1#
DeRozan fails to land with a series of punches.
Klimov misses the jab.
DeRozan unleashes a big counter combination but Klimov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DeRozan throws a big shot that misses.
DeRozan lands a nice shot that snaps Klimov's head back.
DeRozan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - DeRozan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klimov avoids the body shot from DeRozan.
DeRozan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeRozan misses with a low kick.
DeRozan throws a lazy uppercut
and Klimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan misses with a body shot.
DeRozan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
DeRozan misses with a body shot.
DeRozan slips a jab from Klimov.
Klimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klimov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Klimov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Klimov misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeRozan throws out a loose jab but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
As DeRozan tries to get set, Klimov tries to push him back and clinch up but DeRozan manages to avoid the attempt.
DeRozan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeRozan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeRozan lands with a straight right. Klimov didn't see that one coming.
DeRozan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeRozan throws a leg kick that misses.
Klimov blocks a leg kick.
DeRozan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Klimov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeRozan, right into the meat.
DeRozan blocks a jab.
DeRozan throws a lazy right hand but Klimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeRozan throws an overhand right that lands on Klimov's shoulder, as Klimov tries to avoid the shot.
Klimov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Klimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeRozan.#T3#
Klimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeRozan feints and then cracks Klimov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klimov down.
DeRozan misses with a head kick.
Klimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeRozan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
DeRozan cracks Klimov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Klimov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeRozan on the side of the head.
DeRozan swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Klimov counters by moving into the clinch.
Klimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeRozans head.
DeRozan throws a head punch that misses.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov is trying to maintain a safe position but DeRozan gets an underhook and turns Klimov into the cage.
Klimov blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeRozan.
Klimov stalling in the clinch but DeRozan improves position.
Klimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Klimov. #T4#
Nice elbow from Klimov.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
Klimov misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Klimov.
Nice body punch from Klimov.
DeRozan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimov tries to throw a body punch but DeRozan avoids it by throwing Klimov back against the cage.
Klimov misses with the head strike.
Klimov prevents DeRozan from breaking the clinch.
Klimov works on DeRozan's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeRozan.
Klimov lands a shoulder strike.
Klimov blocks a body shot from DeRozan.
Klimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeRozans head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klimov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klimov pushes DeRozan against the cage. Klimov is working some dirty boxing. Klimov pushes off with a quick right hook! DeRozan goes down! DeRozan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Klimov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vova Klimov!
Vova Klimov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, DeMar DeRozan stepped up to the mic, saying 'auto flights to Sydney - give me rematch'.

Event: RFL-69
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones looks for the body kick but DeRozan saw that one coming.
DeRozan throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
DeRozan rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from DeRozan.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones blocking some punches. #BC#
DeRozan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeRozan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but DeRozan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from DeRozan.
DeRozan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.
DeRozan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeRozan throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
DeRozan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeRozan moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones 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.
DeRozan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1##CL#
DeRozan has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones looks for the body kick but DeRozan saw that one coming.
DeRozan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeRozan throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
DeRozan lands a lovely overhand right.
DeRozan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones misses with a left hand
and DeRozan counters with a thumping low kick.
DeRozan fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeRozan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeRozan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeRozan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a hook. DeRozan ducked under it nicely.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeRozan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Jones looks to land a body kick but DeRozan moved away.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeRozan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from DeRozan.#CL#
DeRozan closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
DeRozan manages to break the clinch.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeRozan throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeRozan.
DeRozan lands a head shot.
DeRozan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeRozan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by DeRozan.
DeRozan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick but DeRozan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeRozan scores with a nice right hand.
Jones works DeRozan's body with a nice hook.
DeRozan blocks a leg kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from DeRozan. #T3#
Jones tries a low kick but DeRozan avoids it.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeRozan checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
DeRozan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch. #CL#
DeRozan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeRozan. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeRozan.
DeRozan moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
DeRozan throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones defending well as DeRozan loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by DeRozan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
DeRozan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
DeRozan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
DeRozan slips under a jab.
DeRozan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones slips a jab from DeRozan.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeRozan throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeRozan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
A big right from DeRozan misses.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeRozan throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
DeRozan defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that DeMar DeRozan will probably get the nod.
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#
DeRozan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
DeRozan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
DeRozan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeRozan wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
DeRozan moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
DeRozan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
DeRozan backing away here, and Jones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jones lands a nice hook to DeRozan's body. DeRozan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones throws a hook but DeRozan avoids it easily.
DeRozan walks into a jab.
Jones throws a push kick but DeRozan slaps the foot to one side.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeRozan wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jeremy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeRozan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeRozan connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Jones throws a leg kick which misses DeRozan's front leg but catches the back leg as DeRozan tries to avoid it.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones is looking to chop away at DeRozan's legs.
DeRozan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones missing with a left hand there. DeRozan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as DeRozan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeRozan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
DeRozan stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeRozan blocks a low kick nicely.
DeRozan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with a hook.
DeRozan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeRozan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones scores with the left hand. DeRozan knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from DeRozan misses.
DeRozan misses with a body kick.
DeRozan tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeRozan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
DeRozan looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
DeRozan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
DeRozan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
A jab lands there for DeRozan.
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!
DeRozan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeRozan tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeRozan manages to avoid it.
Jones thuds his right hand into DeRozan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones with a nice cross.
DeRozan throws a leg kick that misses.
DeRozan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by DeRozan.
DeRozan wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
DeRozan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. DeRozan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeRozan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones digs a good hook to DeRozan's body.
DeRozan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
DeRozan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones lands a front kick.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
DeRozan connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeRozan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DeRozan checks a leg kick nicely.
DeRozan is looking to clinch.
DeRozan misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeRozan misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from DeRozan. #T4#
A slow jab from DeRozan misses its intended target.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeRozan has time to react.#CL#
DeRozan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeRozan tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
DeRozan manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeRozan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeRozan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones looks to throw the jab but DeRozan is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeRozan takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jones throws a jab when DeRozan was well out of range.
DeRozan throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
DeRozan is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
DeRozan moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
DeRozan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeRozan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeRozan lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
DeRozan blocks a jab.
Jones thuds his right hand into DeRozan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
DeRozan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeRozan is out of range. #CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but DeRozan has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeRozan tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeRozan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeRozan stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
DeRozan slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones missing with a left hand there. DeRozan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones feints and then cracks DeRozan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeRozan down.
Jones looks to land a right hand but DeRozan moved out of range.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeRozan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeRozan 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws the left hand but DeRozan avoids the punch easily.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
DeRozan blocks the body kick.
DeRozan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
DeRozan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeRozan checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeRozan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
DeRozan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeRozan lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones works DeRozan's body with a nice hook.
Jones slips under a jab from DeRozan.
DeRozan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeRozan wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from DeRozan finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
DeRozan needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
DeRozan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeRozan checks it well.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeRozan.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones. #CL#
DeRozan has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeRozan lands an uppercut.
DeRozan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
DeRozan keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DeRozan blocking some punches. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones slips a straight right by DeRozan.
DeRozan misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by DeRozan.
Jones lands a jab.
DeRozan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeRozan thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeRozan is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on DeRozan's shoulder, as DeRozan tries to avoid the shot.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
A jab from Jones misses.
DeRozan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. DeRozan moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from DeRozan misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeRozan throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a looping right.
DeRozan scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeRozan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps DeRozan's head back.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones connects with a leg kick. DeRozan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeRozan throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones misses with a body shot.
DeRozan moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
DeRozan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeRozan throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones digs a good body shot into DeRozan's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jeremy Jones!
After the fight, Jeremy Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated DeMar DeRozan had this to say: 'auto flights to Sydney - give me rematch'.

Event: RFL-65 Cheyenne vs. Sure
Date: Feb 24, 2019

#R1#
Shadow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeRozan finds it's way round the side to connect with Shadow's head.
DeRozan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeRozan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shadow shoots for a takedown but DeRozan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shadow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeRozan clobbers Shadow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
DeRozan clinches with his opponent.
DeRozan lands with a right to the head.
DeRozan working some nice short punches in the 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!
Shadow has DeRozan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DeRozan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shadow is trying to drag DeRozan to the mat but DeRozan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeRozan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeRozan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
DeRozan lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeRozan lands a right hand. #T1#
DeRozan lands with a left to the head.
DeRozan is pressed up against the cage. Shadow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeRozan down to the mat. DeRozan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shadow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shadow fails with the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeRozan. #CL2#
DeRozan clinches with his opponent.
DeRozan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from DeRozan.
We've been hearing reports that Shadow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
DeRozan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shadow letting DeRozan take a breather here.
DeRozan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A short uppercut from DeRozan.
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!
DeRozan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeRozan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by DeRozan.
DeRozan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from DeRozan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeRozan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shadows head.
DeRozan presses Shadow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeRozan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shadows head.
DeRozan scores with a shot to the side of Shadow's head.
DeRozan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
DeRozan stalling against the cage.
A short right from DeRozan.
DeRozan is pushing Shadow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DeRozan lands with a short shot to the head.
DeRozan pushes Shadow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeRozan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeRozan lands a shoulder strike.
DeRozan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeRozan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
DeRozan lands an uppercut.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shadows head. #T4#
DeRozan lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeRozan pushes Shadow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shadow is breathing heavily.
DeRozan scores with a shot to the side of Shadow's head.
DeRozan lands a shoulder strike.
DeRozan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shadows head.
DeRozan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeRozan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
DeRozan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Shadow is rocked!
DeRozan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Shadow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeRozan lands a right hand.
DeRozan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shadow to his knees! DeRozan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMar DeRozan!
A pretty intense looking DeMar DeRozan took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: RFLFN-12 LHW vs. Shadow
Date: Jan 29, 2019

#R1#
DeRozan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeRozan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marlow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeRozan finds it's way round the side to connect with Marlow 's head.
DeRozan keeps the fight on the outside.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marlow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeRozan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marlow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marlow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeRozan avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeRozan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DeRozan lands a nice looking body kick.
and DeRozan counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Marlow ! He's just covering up as DeRozan starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMar DeRozan!
DeMar DeRozan took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: RFL-57 Allison vs. Heavyweight
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Good leg kick by DeRozan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses DeRozan's front leg but catches the back leg as DeRozan tries to avoid it.
DeRozan misses with a looping left.
DeRozan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeRozan 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.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
DeRozan throws a counter combo.
Lõhmus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lõhmus is looking to slow DeRozan down with leg kicks.
DeRozan looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but DeRozan moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeRozan misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
DeRozan throws a poor cross that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a leg kick.
Donk. DeRozan catches Lõhmus right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeRozan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeRozan scores with a leg kick.
DeRozan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeRozan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeRozan walks into a stiff left hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes a swing at DeRozan's ribcage but misses.
DeRozan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lõhmus with a body shot.
Lõhmus cracks DeRozan with a good jab.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for DeRozan.
DeRozan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
DeRozan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lõhmus doesn't seem bothered though.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by DeRozan.
DeRozan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lõhmus in his tracks.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses DeRozan's front leg but catches the back leg as DeRozan tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeRozan, right into the meat.
Lõhmus lands a nice shot that snaps DeRozan's head back.
DeRozan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus stuns DeRozan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeRozan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. DeRozan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by DeRozan.
Lõhmus takes a swing at DeRozan's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but DeRozan ducks down to avoid it.
DeRozan throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeRozan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeRozan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from DeRozan.#T2#
DeRozan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lõhmus.
DeRozan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lõhmus. Lõhmus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but DeRozan avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. DeRozan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeRozan tries to score with a low kick but Lõhmus moves his leg out of the way.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeRozan slips under a jab.
Lõhmus moves out of range as DeRozan throws a body kick.
DeRozan's corner calls for a 1-2. DeRozan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from DeRozan misses.
DeRozan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeRozan lands a nice shot to the body.
DeRozan misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeRozan misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but DeRozan is out of range.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeRozan! But no joy.
DeRozan misses with a double jab.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus takes a swing at DeRozan's ribcage but misses. #T3#
DeRozan misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
DeRozan throws a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
DeRozan motions for Lõhmus to come forward. DeRozan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeRozan scores with a jab to the head.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that misses.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeRozan ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a nice head shot.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from DeRozan.
Lõhmus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lõhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. DeRozan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeRozan.
DeRozan throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
DeRozan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lõhmus's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeRozan under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeRozan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Lõhmus as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of DeRozan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeRozan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeRozan.
A big right from DeRozan misses.
Lõhmus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeRozan connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from DeRozan.
DeRozan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeRozan staying out of range there.
DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus defending well as DeRozan loads up on a big left hand.
DeRozan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lõhmus swings for the body but DeRozan moves out of range.
DeRozan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeRozan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeRozan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
DeRozan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lõhmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Lõhmus pushes DeRozan up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeMar DeRozan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by DeRozan.
Joosep Lõhmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeRozan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but DeRozan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeRozan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeRozan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lõhmus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes a swing at DeRozan's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus ducks right into an uppercut from DeRozan.
Lõhmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lõhmus thuds his shin into the meat of DeRozan's side.
DeRozan swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lõhmus misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lõhmus closes the distance and clinches.
Lõhmus lands a right hand.
Lõhmus scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeRozan stalling in the clinch but Lõhmus improves position.
Lõhmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan can't find room to land a body shot as Lõhmus controls the action.
Lõhmus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Lõhmus can't find room to land a body shot as DeRozan controls the action.
Lõhmus throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
Lõhmus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeRozan tries a body shot but Lõhmus blocks it.
Lõhmus misses with the head strike.
Lõhmus lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
DeRozan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lõhmus tries to land a front kick but DeRozan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Lõhmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lõhmus.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but DeRozan is just out of range.
DeRozan throws a body shot but no joy.
DeRozan lands with a nice body punch.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from DeRozan. #CL#
Lõhmus closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
DeRozan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lõhmus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lõhmus tries to score with a low kick but DeRozan moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
DeRozan throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeRozan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeRozan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeRozan blocks a jab.
Lõhmus tries to clinch
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lõhmus avoids a kick to the body.
DeRozan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lõhmus on the side of the head.
Lõhmus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lõhmus blocks the body kick.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - DeRozan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from DeRozan.
Lõhmus lands a lovely overhand right.
Lõhmus tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeRozan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeRozan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
DeRozan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
DeRozan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A jab lands there for DeRozan.
DeRozan lands a slapping body shot.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeRozan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lõhmus lands with a cross.
DeRozan throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeRozan 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.
DeRozan throws a right hand that misses
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
DeRozan throws a leg kick but Lõhmus moved away.
Lõhmus thuds his right hand into DeRozan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from DeRozan.
Lõhmus jabs DeRozan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeRozan.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
DeRozan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeRozan connects with a leg kick. Lõhmus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
DeRozan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - DeRozan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeRozan scores with a leg kick.
DeRozan lands a leg kick that knocks Lõhmus off balance momentarily.
Lõhmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lõhmus moves out of range as DeRozan throws a body kick.
Lõhmus is looking for a counter combo.
DeRozan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lõhmus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lõhmus. That's going to slow DeRozan down.
Lõhmus takes a swing at DeRozan's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Lõhmus darts in and clinches DeRozan up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus pushes DeRozan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch.
DeRozan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeRozan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lõhmus blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
DeRozan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lõhmus fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - DeRozan coming out on top.#CL#
DeRozan tries to keep at a distance but Lõhmus has taken the fight into the clinch.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
DeRozan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lõhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lõhmus can't find room to land a body shot as DeRozan controls the action.
DeRozan lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeRozan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeRozan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from DeRozan - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Lõhmus.
DeRozan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeRozan wants to stall.
DeRozan blocking some punches. #T1#
Lõhmus lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards.
Lõhmus lands a shot to the body.
Lõhmus lands a body punch.
Lõhmus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Lõhmus.
A shot in the inside from Lõhmus.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan tries to stall but Lõhmus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lõhmus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeRozans head.
DeRozan is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lõhmus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
Lõhmus stalls.
Lõhmus scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeRozan prevents a body shot from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
DeRozan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Lõhmus.
A right handed body shot lands from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Lõhmus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lõhmus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lõhmus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lõhmus scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
DeRozan is rocked!
Lõhmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lõhmus finish him?
DeRozan blocking some punches.
Lõhmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lõhmus throws a head punch that misses.
Lõhmus swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
Lõhmus misses with the head strike.
Lõhmus swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lõhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeRozan lands with a short shot to the head.
Lõhmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lõhmus fails to land.
Lõhmus misses with some punches.
Lõhmus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lõhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lõhmus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lõhmus misses with the head strike.
Lõhmus has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lõhmus. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
DeRozan working hard to break the clinch.
Joosep Lõhmus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
DeRozan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
Lõhmus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lõhmus throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
Lõhmus throws a head punch that misses.
Lõhmus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lõhmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeRozan can do to turn this around?
Lõhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lõhmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lõhmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lõhmus throws a head punch that misses.
DeRozan seems to have recovered his senses.
DeRozan lands a nice uppercut.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lõhmus fails to land.
Lõhmus misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Lõhmus.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from DeRozan.
Lõhmus takes a shot to the head.
DeRozan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by DeRozan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DeRozan.#T4#
DeRozan stalling in the clinch but Lõhmus improves position.
DeRozan is trying to maintain a safe position but Lõhmus gets an underhook and turns DeRozan into the cage.
Lõhmus swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lõhmus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
DeRozan manages to break the clinch.
Lõhmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeRozan blocks a low kick nicely.
DeRozan throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Lõhmus closes the distance and pushes DeRozan back into the cage.
Lõhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lõhmus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lõhmus blocking some punches.
Lõhmus throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeRozan's elbow.
Lõhmus misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lõhmus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
DeMar DeRozan was interviewed post fight and said 'auto flights to Sydney - give me rematch'.

Event: SyFi 120
Date: Oct 26, 2018

#R1#
Ragnaar tries to clinch up but DeRozan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnaar moves out of range of the body kick from DeRozan.
Ragnaar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from DeRozan.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick which misses DeRozan's front leg but catches the back leg as DeRozan tries to avoid it.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick. DeRozan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeRozan lands a leg kick that knocks Ragnaar off balance momentarily.
Ragnaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeRozan.
DeRozan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnaar moves out of range of the body kick.
DeRozan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
DeRozan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ragnaar takes a step back to recover.
DeRozan moves out of range of the strikes.
As Ragnaar backs away, DeRozan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Ragnaar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeRozan throws out the jab.
Ragnaar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeRozan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeRozan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnaar's sensitive parts.
Ragnaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeRozan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnaar throws a hook but DeRozan blocks it.
DeRozan throws a hook to the side of Ragnaar's head but Ragnaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Ragnaar moves into the clinch.
Ragnaar misses with some punches.
Ragnaar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Ragnaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeRozan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ragnaar up against the cage.
DeRozan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeRozan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from DeRozan as the two fighters clinch.
Ragnaar pushes DeRozan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar misses with some punches.
DeRozan holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
DeRozan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeRozan.
Ragnaar working DeRozan over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like DeMar DeRozan has been cut.
Ragnaar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeRozan avoids it.
Ragnaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards.
DeRozan misses with a body punch.
DeRozan managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar. #T3##BC#
DeRozan breaks from the clinch.
DeRozan lands a lovely overhand right.
DeRozan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
DeRozan takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Ragnaar moves into the clinch.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DeRozan managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
DeRozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeRozan.
DeRozan stalling.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
I was talking to DeRozan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
DeRozan is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnaar.
Still in the clinch, Ragnaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeRozan avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees 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!
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeRozan avoids it.
Ragnaar lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
A short uppercut from DeRozan.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeRozan.
DeRozan tries to stall but Ragnaar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DeRozan avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
DeRozan leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeRozan takes a knee to the side of the body.
DeRozan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnaar effectively controlling the action here.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch but Ragnaar improves position.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeRozan avoids it.
Ragnaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeMar DeRozan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ragnaar blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick but DeRozan sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeRozan looks to land a left hand but Ragnaar moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnaar 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 DeRozan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeRozan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ragnaar tries to clinch up.
Ragnaar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeRozan has time to react.
DeRozan misses the shot to the body.
Ragnaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeRozan, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - DeRozan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeRozan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ragnaar throws out a leg kick but DeRozan moves out of range and Ragnaar only half commits.
DeRozan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ragnaar stuns DeRozan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick. DeRozan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnaar wants to land a leg kick but DeRozan is out of range.
DeRozan slips a straight right by Ragnaar.
DeRozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeRozan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar slips a straight right by DeRozan.#T1#
DeRozan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeRozan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeRozan misses with a body kick.
Ragnaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Ragnaar moves into the clinch.
DeRozan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar blocks a body shot from DeRozan.
Ragnaar blocking some punches.
Ragnaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeRozan avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnaar.
DeRozan avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Ragnaar stalling against the cage.
Ragnaar letting DeRozan take a breather here.
Ragnaar tries a knee to the head but DeRozan blocks it. #T2#
Ragnaar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the head but DeRozan blocks with his arms.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeRozan is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeRozan tries a body shot but Ragnaar blocks it.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnaar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeRozan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ragnaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnaar throws a knee to the head but misses.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch but Ragnaar improves position.
DeRozan is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragnaar gets an underhook and turns DeRozan into the cage.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeRozan is defending well for now.
DeRozan takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3##BC#
DeRozan breaks from the clinch.
Ragnaar tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeRozan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeRozan throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnaar moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeRozan looks for the body kick but Ragnaar saw that one coming.
DeRozan throws a wild body kick that Ragnaar sees coming a mile off.
DeRozan sets himself, and Ragnaar steps forward looking for the clinch! DeRozan avoids it this time.
Ragnaar slips under a jab from DeRozan.
DeRozan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ragnaar is able to avoid easily.
Ragnaar ducks under a wild hook from DeRozan.
Ragnaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ragnaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeRozan throws a hook but Ragnaar avoids it easily.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick which misses DeRozan's front leg but catches the back leg as DeRozan tries to avoid it.
DeRozan misses with a low kick.
Ragnaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeRozan blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Ragnaar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnaar slows down the pace here.
DeRozan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Ragnaar.
The referee calls for DeRozan to work.
DeRozan slowing the pace effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar tries to land knees in the clinch but DeRozan avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
DeRozan breaks the clinch.
Ragnaar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeRozan. That one must have hurt.
Ragnaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeRozan throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeRozan misses with a hook. Ragnaar ducked under it nicely.
DeRozan sets himself, and Ragnaar steps forward looking for the clinch! DeRozan avoids it this time.#CL2#
Ragnaar drives through and clinches with DeRozan against the cage.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeRozan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeRozan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeRozan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeRozan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnaar crunches a lovely knee into DeRozan's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeMar DeRozan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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#
Ragnaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeRozan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeMar DeRozan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnaar fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeRozan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeRozan.
Jab by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar moves away from the strike by DeRozan.
Ragnaar wants to clinch up but DeRozan keeps it at a distance.
DeRozan misses the jab.
DeRozan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeRozan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Ragnaar as he connects with a hook.
Ragnaar lands a really nice looking cross but DeRozan seems unphased.
Ragnaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeRozan. That did some damage!
Ragnaar checks a leg kick nicely.
Ragnaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeRozan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeMar DeRozan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnaar connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeRozan looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Ragnaar counters by moving into the clinch.
DeRozan misses with the head strike. #T1#
DeRozan looking to slow down the pace here.
DeRozan is trying to stall.
DeRozan can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeRozan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeRozan effectively controlling the action here.
DeRozan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeRozan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnaar stalling against the cage.
Ragnaar blocking some punches.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeRozan.
Ragnaar pushes DeRozan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnaar.
DeRozan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeRozan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DeRozan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeRozan avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
DeRozan tries a body shot but Ragnaar blocks it.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the body.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnaar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ragnaar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Ragnaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A short left from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnaar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
DeRozan managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
DeRozan avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
DeRozan is rocked!
Ragnaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh DeRozan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnaar stalling against the cage.
Ragnaar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ragnaar creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends DeRozan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! DeRozan drops to his knees and Ragnaar pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Ragnaar!
Nils Ragnaar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, DeMar DeRozan stepped up to the mic, saying 'auto flights to Sydney - give me rematch'.

Event: WeInSyd 31
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
DeRozan moves out of range as Baroni strikes.
Baroni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Baroni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeRozan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baroni throws a jab but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baroni takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeRozan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baroni misses with a hook to the body
and DeRozan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
DeRozan lands a big head kick that sends Baroni tumbling to the mat! DeRozan takes a step backwards and waves Baroni back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Phillip Baroni has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeRozan thows a body kick. Baroni tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Baroni misses with an uppercut. DeRozan saw that one coming.
DeRozan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baroni.
DeRozan connects with a solid leg kick.
DeRozan is looking to slow Baroni down with leg kicks.
Baroni thuds a left hand into DeRozan's body.
Baroni swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling DeRozan to counter with a crisp jab.
DeRozan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baroni.
DeRozan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baroni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baroni misses with a hook
and DeRozan counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Baroni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeRozan walks into a straight right hand from Baroni.
DeRozan throws a big shot that misses.
Baroni throws a shot from downtown. DeRozan moves away and avoids it.
Baroni avoids a kick to the body.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeRozan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
DeRozan lands a jab to Baroni's midsection.
DeRozan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeRozan walks into a left hand.
Baroni throws a lazy right hand but DeRozan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeRozan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeRozan scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Baroni misses.
DeRozan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeRozan scores with a punch to the head.
DeRozan is looking to slow Baroni down with leg kicks. #T2#
DeRozan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baroni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeRozan throws out a counter right but Baroni avoids it with no problem.
DeRozan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baroni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeRozan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from DeRozan misses the target.
Baroni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeRozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeRozan moves out of range as Baroni strikes.
Baroni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeRozan scores with a kick to the midsection.
DeRozan throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeRozan looks to throw the jab but Baroni is out of range.
DeRozan throws a body punch but Baroni moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeRozan.
DeRozan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from DeRozan.
Baroni takes a swing at DeRozan's ribcage but misses. #T3#
DeRozan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baroni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baroni throws a body shot but no joy.
DeRozan throws a right hand that misses
and Baroni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baroni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeRozan throws a poor cross that misses
and Baroni counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by DeRozan.
Baroni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeRozan misses with a head kick.
Baroni scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baroni throws out a loose jab but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeRozan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baroni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baroni throws a hook but DeRozan avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baroni.
DeRozan cracks Baroni with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeRozan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baroni sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
DeRozan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid body kick from DeRozan.
Baroni will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
DeRozan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baroni's sensitive parts.
Baroni cracks DeRozan with a good jab.
DeRozan misses with a hook.
DeRozan scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by DeRozan.
DeRozan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baroni manages to avoid it.
Baroni connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeRozan. DeRozan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baroni swings for the body but DeRozan moves out of range.
DeRozan thinks about the counter body kick.
Baroni blocks a jab.
Baroni looks to score with a jab to the body but DeRozan is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeRozan moves out of range as Baroni strikes.
DeRozan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeRozan misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeMar DeRozan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phillip Baroni'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#
Baroni moves out of range of the strikes.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut
and Baroni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeRozan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baroni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeRozan, right into the meat.
Baroni jabs at DeRozan's body.
Baroni's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
DeRozan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baroni. Baroni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeRozan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
DeRozan scores with a jab to the jaw.
DeRozan misses with a kick to the body.
Baroni throws a jab but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeRozan lands with a nice body kick.
Baroni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from DeRozan lands but Baroni takes it in his stride.
DeRozan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
DeRozan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Baroni does it's job there.
DeRozan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baroni under the eye.
Baroni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeRozan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeRozan looks to land a left hand but Baroni moved out of range nicely.
Baroni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeRozan was well out of range. Poor timing from Baroni.
Baroni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baroni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeRozan counters with a body kick that stops Baroni in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeRozan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baroni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeRozan scores with a push kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baroni might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeRozan - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeRozan.
DeRozan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeRozan swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
DeRozan scores with a jab.
DeRozan connects with a high kick.
Baroni takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Baroni is rocked!
Baroni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Baroni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeRozan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baroni seems to have got his legs back now.
Baroni misses with a straight left.
Baroni looks to land a left hand but DeRozan moved out of range nicely.
DeRozan throws a big shot that misses.
Baroni throws a lazy uppercut
and DeRozan counters with a nice body shot.
Baroni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baroni throws a hook but DeRozan blocks it.
DeRozan lands a nice looking body kick.
Baroni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeRozan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeRozan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baroni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeRozan was well out of range. Poor timing from Baroni.#T3#
DeRozan misses with a hook.
DeRozan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baroni.
Nice defenses there by Baroni.
DeRozan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid body kick from DeRozan.
Baroni on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
DeRozan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baroni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeRozan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeRozan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeRozan connects with a leg kick. Baroni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeRozan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baroni throws out the jab.
Baroni walks forward, straight into a front kick from DeRozan.
A swing and a miss from Baroni.
Baroni slips a jab from DeRozan.
DeRozan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeRozan throws a head kick that half lands.
Baroni slips under a jab from DeRozan.
Baroni takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Baroni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeRozan.
Baroni misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeRozan. Baroni shrugs it off though.
DeRozan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeRozan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeRozan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baroni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeRozan. DeRozan obviously looking to wear him down.
DeRozan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeRozan throws a front kick that sends Baroni stumbling back into the cage.
DeRozan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeRozan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baroni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeMar DeRozan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phillip Baroni's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
DeRozan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baroni. Baroni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeRozan throws a sloppy head kick and Baroni moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Baroni misses the target.
DeRozan thuds his shin into the meat of Baroni's side.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut
and Baroni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DeRozan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baroni misses with a body shot.
DeRozan lands with a kick to the temple. Baroni shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeRozan.
Baroni loads up on a big right hand but DeRozan slips the punch.
Baroni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeRozan. DeRozan obviously looking to wear him down.
DeRozan throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeRozan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baroni's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeRozan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baroni.
DeRozan throws the left hand but Baroni avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Baroni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from DeRozan finds it's way through Baroni's defenses. #T1#
DeRozan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeRozan scores with a nice right hand.
Baroni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeRozan cracks Baroni with an open hand slap.
DeRozan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baroni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeRozan thuds his shin into the meat of Baroni's side.
Baroni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeRozan.
Baroni misses with an uppercut. DeRozan saw that one coming.
DeRozan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baroni throws a body punch but DeRozan moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by DeRozan.
DeRozan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeRozan misses with a hook.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeRozan looks to land a combination but Baroni avoids it well.
Baroni misses with a hook
and DeRozan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baroni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DeRozan lands a front kick.
Baroni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeRozan can pounce on him.
DeRozan feints and then cracks Baroni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baroni down.
DeRozan is looking to slow Baroni down with leg kicks.
A big left from Baroni misses.
DeRozan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baroni's sensitive parts.
DeRozan throws a leg kick which misses Baroni's front leg but catches the back leg as Baroni tries to avoid it.
DeRozan scores with a kick to the midsection.
A left lands for DeRozan.
DeRozan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeRozan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeRozan throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeRozan scores with a head kick. Baroni tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
DeRozan misses with an uppercut
and Baroni counters with a nice uppercut.
Baroni takes one to the side of the head.
Baroni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeRozan counters with a body kick that stops Baroni in his tracks momentarily.
Baroni looks up at the clock. Bad move! DeRozan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Baroni. DeRozan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMar DeRozan!

Event: WeInSyd 27
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Red tries to bum rush DeRozan with a series of wild strikes but DeRozan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Red slips a straight right by DeRozan.
Red closes the distance and clinches up with DeRozan, looking for a takedown. Red pushes DeRozan against the cage but DeRozan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeRozan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Red was well out of range. Poor timing from DeRozan.
Crunch! DeRozan slams his shin into Red's torso.
Red gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeRozan counters with a straight right hand.
DeRozan cracks Red with an open hand slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Red.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan misses with a looping right.
DeRozan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Red takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeRozan throws a nice looking combination but Red bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick from Red misses. #T1#
DeRozan lands a really nice looking cross but Red seems unphased.
DeRozan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Red is breathing heavily.
Red dives in for a single leg takedown but DeRozan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good shot there by DeRozan.
DeRozan measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Red! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). DeMar DeRozan!

Event: SyFi 84
Date: Aug 03, 2018

#R1#
Jab from Puhkuri.
Puhkuri cracks the inside of DeRozan's front leg.
DeRozan lands the left hand.
Puhkuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeRozan tests Puhkuri's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Niko Puhkuri has been cut.
DeRozan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeRozan throws the left hand but Puhkuri avoids the punch easily.
Puhkuri defending well as DeRozan loads up on a big left hand.
DeRozan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been told by DeRozan's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Puhkuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeRozan.
DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puhkuri.
DeRozan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeRozan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puhkuri tries to bum rush DeRozan with a series of wild strikes but DeRozan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
DeRozan scores with a hook to the body. Puhkuri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeRozan lands with a nice body kick.
Puhkuri needs to keep his hands up - DeRozan had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Puhkuri is rocked!
DeRozan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeRozan connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Puhkuri out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMar DeRozan!

Event: SyFi 75
Date: Jul 13, 2018

#R1#
Cesar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut.
Cesar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by DeRozan.
Cesar connects with a looping right hand.
DeRozan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DeRozan checks the leg kick.
DeRozan lands with a slapping head kick.
Cesar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeRozan blocks a leg kick.
DeRozan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cesar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeRozan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cesar on the side of the head.
Cesar misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for DeRozan.
Cesar avoids the body shot from DeRozan.
DeRozan sizes up Cesar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeRozan jabs at Cesar's body.#T1#
DeRozan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cesar. Cesar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeRozan scores with a hook to the body. Cesar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That kick from DeRozan tenderised Cesar's leg. Cesar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cesar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeRozan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
DeRozan throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Cesar is rocked!
DeRozan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cesar doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Cesar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeRozan fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cesar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cesar looks to clinch but DeRozan throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cesar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). DeMar DeRozan!

Event: WeInSyd 16
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
Stalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalker misses with an uppercut.
DeRozan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeRozan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalker wants to clinch up but DeRozan keeps it at a distance.
DeRozan misses with a wild body shot.
Stalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Stalker misses the target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeRozan.
Stalker lands a nice shot that snaps DeRozan's head back.
DeRozan lands the left hand.
Stalker moves away from the strike by DeRozan.
DeRozan slips a jab from Stalker.
We've been told by DeRozan's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeRozan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeRozan circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeRozan connects with a solid leg kick.
Stalker throws the left hand but DeRozan avoids the punch easily.
DeRozan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
DeRozan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A big left from DeRozan misses.
DeRozan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from DeRozan.
DeRozan throws a head kick but Stalker moves out of range.
Stalker slips a jab and a cross from DeRozan.
Stalker swings widly with a right hand
letting DeRozan counter with a right hand.
Stalker lands the left hand.#ROC2#
DeRozan is rocked!
Chief Stalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeRozan throws a leg kick but Stalker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oh DeRozan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalker circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends DeRozan tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Stalker wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chief Stalker!
Chief Stalker gave a mention to Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for DeRozan.
Good leg kick by DeRozan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD#
Wilkins looking to score a takedown here. DeRozan is defending well but Wilkins drives through and ends up in DeRozan's guard.#SU#
Wilkins stands and steps away. DeRozan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
DeRozan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilkins. That did some damage!
DeRozan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeRozan.
Wilkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeRozan. That's going to slow Wilkins down.
Wilkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeRozan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkins.
Wilkins misses the shot to the body.
DeRozan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilkins's sensitive parts.
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!
DeRozan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeRozan misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Wilkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilkins.
DeRozan wants to get back to his feet but Wilkins passes into half guard.
DeRozan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB#
DeRozan wants to get back to full guard but Wilkins has passed into side control.#T1#
Wilkins scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Wilkins is trying to get an arm triangle but DeRozan is defending well. #SUB#
Wilkins has an Americana. DeRozan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wilkins is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wilkins hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maria Wilkins!

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