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Event:
SSKT 26 Chai vs Berlioz
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
McSwagga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canasta throws a leg kick
and McSwagga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canasta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canasta throws a looping overhand right but McSwagga ducks down to avoid it.
Canasta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Canasta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McSwagga has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Canasta is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good shot there by Canasta.
Canasta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McSwagga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McSwagga is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McSwagga looks to score with a jab to the body but Canasta is just out of range.
McSwagga blocks a low kick nicely.
Canasta catches McSwagga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Canasta lands the left hand.
Canasta fails in his attempt to clinch.
McSwagga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Canasta throws a leg kick which misses McSwagga's front leg but catches the back leg as McSwagga tries to avoid it.
Canasta looks to land a left hand but McSwagga moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from McSwagga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canasta scores with a spinning back kick!
McSwagga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canasta.
Canasta scores with a hook to the body. McSwagga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Canasta connects with a jab.
McSwagga throws a lazy right hand but Canasta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Canasta misses.
Canasta catches McSwagga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McSwagga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canasta manages to avoid it.#CL#
Canasta forces McSwagga back against the cage and clinches.
Canasta is trying to stall.
#BC2#
McSwagga breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Canasta misses its intended target.
Canasta tries to clinch but McSwagga is having none of it.
McSwagga circles away from the clinch attempt
and McSwagga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McSwagga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canasta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canasta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McSwagga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Canasta scores with a crisp jab that stopped McSwagga in his tracks.
McSwagga swings for the body but Canasta moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSwagga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canasta throws a half hearted mid kick.
McSwagga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canasta tries to clinch up but McSwagga circles away and keeps his distance.
Canasta lands an overhand right.
Canasta lands with a nice combination. McSwagga backs away looking to recover.
Canasta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McSwagga drops his hands momentarily and Canasta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Canasta misses with a hook.
McSwagga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McSwagga stuns Canasta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Canasta swings for the body but McSwagga moves out of range.
McSwagga swats away the attempt to clinch by Canasta.
McSwagga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McSwagga throws a lazy right hand but Canasta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
McSwagga cracks a nice hook into Canasta's ribs.
Canasta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canasta misses with an uppercut. McSwagga saw that one coming.
Sam Canasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canasta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSwagga.
McSwagga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canasta rather than just go for the knockout.
McSwagga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McSwagga takes a swing at Canasta's ribcage but misses.
McSwagga misses with a straight left.
McSwagga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McSwagga throws a shot from downtown. Canasta moves away and avoids it.
Canasta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McSwagga throws a hook but Canasta avoids it easily.
Canasta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McSwagga.
McSwagga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McSwagga misses with the combination.
McSwagga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canasta moves in looking to clinch but McSwagga pushes him off.
Canasta fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from McSwagga misses.
Canasta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McSwagga takes one to the side of the head.
Canasta 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.
Canasta lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Canasta. Beautiful body shot.
McSwagga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canasta.
Canasta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McSwagga counters with a low kick, right behind Canasta 's knee.
Canasta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Canasta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSwagga.
Canasta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Canasta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Canasta lands a nice leg kick that just misses McSwagga's sensitive parts.
Canasta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
McSwagga forces Canasta back against the cage and clinches.
Canasta blocks an uppercut.
#T5#
McSwagga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSwagga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canasta swings wildly with an uppercut but McSwagga uses good head movement to avoid it.
McSwagga can't find room to land a body shot as Canasta controls the action.
McSwagga tries to throw a body punch but Canasta avoids it by throwing McSwagga back against the cage.
Canasta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canasta swings wildly with an uppercut but McSwagga uses good head movement to avoid it.
McSwagga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Canasta tries to stall but McSwagga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McSwagga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canasta swings wildly with an uppercut but McSwagga uses good head movement to avoid it.
McSwagga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McSwagga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canasta can't break the clinch.
McSwagga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for McSwagga.
McSwagga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Canasta up against the cage.#T6#
McSwagga lands a hook that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
Canasta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McSwagga lands a right hand.
McSwagga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canastas head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from McSwagga.
McSwagga blocks an elbow strike from Canasta.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McSwagga pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McSwagga.
Canasta wants to stall.
Canasta throws an elbow that misses.
Canasta misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
McSwagga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canasta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McSwagga flicks out a counter leg kick but Canasta steps away.#T7#
Canasta tries to clinch up.
McSwagga throws out a counter right but Canasta avoids it with no problem.
Canasta throws a big shot that misses.
Canasta throws a hook to the side of McSwagga's head but McSwagga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McSwagga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canasta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canasta ducks under a wild hook from McSwagga.
Canasta wants to clinch.
McSwagga thows a left - swing and a miss!
McSwagga slips under a jab.
McSwagga throws out a counter right but Canasta avoids it with no problem.
Canasta tries to clinch but McSwagga is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Canasta.
Canasta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McSwagga's head.
Canasta scores with a crisp jab that stopped McSwagga in his tracks.
McSwagga swats away the attempt to clinch by Canasta.#T8#
Canasta lands a really nice looking cross but McSwagga seems unphased.
McSwagga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McSwagga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canasta throws a leg kick that is checked
and McSwagga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSwagga walks into a jab.
McSwagga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canasta manages to avoid it.
Canasta connects with a crisp jab.
Canasta thumps McSwagga with a low kick.
Canasta tries to close the distance and clinch up but McSwagga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canasta closes the distance looking to clinch
and McSwagga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Canasta moves out of range of the strikes.
Canasta moves out of range as McSwagga throws a body kick.
Canasta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McSwagga throws a head kick that misses.
Canasta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T9#
McSwagga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canasta.
Nice jab there from Canasta.
Canasta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canasta misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from McSwagga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McSwagga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canasta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McSwagga's hands.
Canasta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McSwagga throws a hook but Canasta blocks it.
McSwagga misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Canasta.
Canasta works over McSwagga's head and body with a nice combination.
Canasta is looking to clinch.
Canasta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McSwagga eats them both and turns towards Canasta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Canasta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Canasta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Canasta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Canasta 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 10:9
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Canasta!
Sam Canasta was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSKT 25 Chai vs Stridh
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Canasta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dathren.
Canasta misses with a jab to the body
and Dathren counters with a straight right hand.
Dathren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Canasta.
Canasta tries to clinch up
and Dathren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Canasta throws a body punch but Dathren moves out of range.
Dathren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dathren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dathren definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canasta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canasta lands a high kick!
Canasta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Dathren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Canasta.#T1#
Dathren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canasta.
Canasta throws the kick towards the body but Dathren avoids it.
Canasta misses with a hook. Dathren ducked under it nicely.
Canasta 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.
Canasta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Dathren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Canasta.
Canasta misses with a hook
and Dathren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Dathren has managed to clinch.
Dathren with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dathren gets through Canasta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dathren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dathren lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dathren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canasta throws an elbow but it misses.
Dathren lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dathren avoids a wild elbow strike from Canasta.
Canasta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dathren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by Dathren.
Canasta is trying to stall.
Dathren lands a knee to the body.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dathren.
Dathren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
Dathren tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dathren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canasta avoids it.
Canasta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dathren is keeping busy.
Canasta misses with some punches.
Canasta swings wildly with an uppercut but Dathren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dathren working Canasta over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dathren.
Canasta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Canasta has a couple of punches blocked by Dathren.
Canasta misses with some punches.
Dathren prevents a body shot from Canasta.
Dathren pushes Canasta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dathren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canasta misses with a body punch.
Canasta is looking to control Dathren's arms but Dathren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Canasta has his back to the cage.
Canasta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dathren connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Dathren misses with a knee to the head.
Dathren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dathren misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Dathren.
Dathren with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dathren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dathren.
Dathren landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dathren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dathren scores a nice knee to the body.
Dathren is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canasta is defending well for now.
Dathren lands a knee to the head.
Dathren lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Dathren.
A short uppercut from Dathren. #ROC#Canasta is rocked!
Dathren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canasta is still on wobbly legs! Can Dathren finish him?
Canasta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dathren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dathren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dathren lands with a left to the head.
Dathren creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Canasta off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Canasta is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Dathren is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Serul Dathren!
Serul Dathren thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSKT 24 Chai vs Jarol
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
DeMarco throws a jab when Canasta was well out of range.
Canasta staying out of range there.
Canasta throws out a counter right but DeMarco avoids it with no problem.
DeMarco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Canasta misses.
Canasta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as DeMarco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Canasta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canasta tries to clinch up but DeMarco circles away and keeps his distance.
DeMarco appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Canasta swings widly with a right hand
and DeMarco counters with a left and a right that stings Canasta.
DeMarco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeMarco swats away the attempt to clinch by Canasta.
A jab lands there for Canasta.
DeMarco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canasta.
DeMarco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
DeMarco throws a nice head kick!
Canasta blocks a head kick by DeMarco.
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!
Canasta misses with a head kick.
Canasta throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and DeMarco counters by clinching up.
DeMarco blocking some punches.
DeMarco lands a damaging elbow.
DeMarco blocking some punches.
#T1#
DeMarco tries a body shot but Canasta blocks it.
DeMarco presses Canasta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canasta misses with the head strike.
DeMarco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canasta tries a body shot but DeMarco blocks it.
A short body shot lands from DeMarco as the two fighters clinch.
DeMarco lands an elbow inside that Canasta shrugs off.
Nice body punch from DeMarco - that landed with a thud.
DeMarco misses with a body punch.
Canasta lands a hook that snaps the head of DeMarco backwards.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by DeMarco.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by DeMarco.
DeMarco throws an elbow but it misses.
DeMarco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Sam Canasta has been cut.
DeMarco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeMarco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeMarco digs a right hand underneath Canasta's ribcage. Canasta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeMarco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by DeMarco.
I was talking to DeMarco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
DeMarco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
DeMarco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
DeMarco cracks Canasta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeMarco misses with a low kick.
Canasta avoids the body shot from DeMarco.
DeMarco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canasta.
DeMarco throws a series of punches but Canasta moves out of range.
Canasta throws an overhand right that lands on DeMarco's shoulder, as DeMarco tries to avoid the shot.
DeMarco throws a body punch but Canasta moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Canasta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick from DeMarco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canasta moves in looking to clinch but DeMarco pushes him off.
DeMarco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canasta misses with a low kick as DeMarco jumps back.
DeMarco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Canasta takes a step back to recover.
DeMarco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice cross by DeMarco.
Canasta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from DeMarco.
DeMarco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Canasta.
DeMarco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeMarco avoids the body shot from Canasta.
DeMarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canasta misses with a looping right.#T3#
DeMarco misses with a straight left.
Canasta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeMarco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canasta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeMarco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canasta doesn't manage to clinch there - DeMarco circles away.
Canasta doesn't manage to clinch there - DeMarco circles away.
Canasta throws a shot to the body.
Canasta throws a jab when DeMarco was well out of range.
DeMarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sam Canasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canasta looks to throw the jab but DeMarco is out of range.
Canasta misses with a left hand #CL#
and DeMarco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by DeMarco.
Canasta misses with some punches.
Canasta misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for DeMarco.
#BC#
DeMarco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeMarco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Canasta moves in looking to clinch but DeMarco pushes him off.
DeMarco thuds his right hand into Canasta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Canasta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeMarco blocks a jab.#T4#
DeMarco ducks under a wild hook from Canasta.
A big left from Canasta misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMarco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeMarco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canasta throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and DeMarco counters by moving into the clinch.
DeMarco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Canasta fails to land.
Canasta struggles to land a body shot inside as DeMarco controls his hands.
A hook to the body from DeMarco.
DeMarco lands a body punch.
Canasta looks winded!
DeMarco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeMarco lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by DeMarco.
#ROC#Canasta is rocked!
DeMarco lands a shoulder strike.
Canasta is still on wobbly legs! Can DeMarco finish him?
DeMarco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeMarco lands a damaging elbow.
A hook to the body from DeMarco.
DeMarco creates a bit of distance and cracks Canasta with a big uppercut! Canasta goes down! The referee pushes DeMarco away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Canasta make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! DeMarco takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Drayk DeMarco!
Drayk DeMarco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSKT 23 San Chai vs Shitnobi
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Canasta darts in and clinches Helas up against the cage.
Canasta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helas lands a shoulder strike.
Helas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Helas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Helas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Helas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Helas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Helas lands with a left to the head.
Helas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
Canasta is leaning against Helas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Helas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Helas digs a right hand underneath Canasta's ribcage. Canasta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Canasta throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Helas.
Canasta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Canasta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canasta working aggressively here.
Helas misses with the head strike.
Helas misses with a knee strike.
Helas misses with a punch on the inside.
Helas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Helas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Helas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by Helas.
Canasta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canasta.
Canasta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Helas backwards.
Canasta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Helas.
Helas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canasta misses with the head strike.
Helas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Helas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Helas.
Helas lands an uppercut.
Helas lands with a right to the head.
Helas lands with a short shot to the head.
Helas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Helas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Helas.#ROC2#Canasta is rocked!
Helas breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Canasta with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Canasta looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Canasta get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vorar Helas!
Vorar Helas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSKT 22 Fireworks
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Crab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canasta.
Canasta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crab is looking to counter punch.
Crab takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crab connects with a good right hand that stumbles Canasta. Canasta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crab motions for Canasta to come forward. Crab throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canasta scores with a sloppy right hand. Crab should have avoided that one.
Canasta just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canasta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crab was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crab throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Crab fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Canasta, pushing him back against the cage.
Canasta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crab lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Canasta throws a head punch that misses.
Crab lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Crab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crab lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crab has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Canasta to the canvas! Can Canasta beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Canasta was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Crab is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). King Crab!
A victorious King Crab thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSKT 21 Explosion
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Shitnobi slips under a jab from Canasta.
Canasta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shitnobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canasta ducks under a wild hook from Shitnobi.
Canasta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shitnobi misses with a looping left.
Canasta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shitnobi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Canasta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shitnobi.
Canasta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shitnobi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canasta defending well as Shitnobi loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Shitnobi finds it's target.
Canasta connects with a nice looking jab.
Canasta missing with a left hand there. Shitnobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shitnobi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canasta blocks a jab.
Canasta tries to clinch but Shitnobi moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Canasta - just one landing.
Canasta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shitnobi's head.
Shitnobi misses with an uppercut. Canasta saw that one coming.
Shitnobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canasta moves forwards but Shitnobi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Canasta with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Canasta.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Canasta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shitnobi throws out the jab. #T1#
Canasta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shitnobi.
#KD#
Canasta ducks into a a hook from Shitnobi and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#CUT#It looks like Sam Canasta has been cut.
Shitnobi staying out of range there.
Shitnobi is looking to counter punch.
Canasta lands a nice hook to Shitnobi's body. Shitnobi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Canasta cracks Shitnobi with an open hand slap.
Shitnobi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Canasta is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canasta glances at the clock... BAM! Shitnobi nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Canasta crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Canasta is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obi Wan Shitnobi! |
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Event:
SSKT 20 Destruction
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Braven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canasta.
Braven lands a nice shot that snaps Canasta's head back.
Sam Canasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canasta scores with a three punch combo!
Canasta lands a nice shot that snaps Braven's head back.
Braven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braven is looking to counter punch.
Canasta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Braven's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Braven misses the target.
Canasta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braven.
Canasta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canasta lands with a nice combination. Braven backs away looking to recover.
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!
Braven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Braven walks into a left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Canasta.
Canasta moves away from the strike by Braven.
Braven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Canasta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Braven is rocked!
Canasta connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Braven's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Braven - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sam Canasta!
Sam Canasta decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSKT 19 Crushed
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Canasta tries to close the distance and clinch but Oki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canasta.
Canasta tries to clinch but Oki is having none of it.
Canasta throws a shot from downtown. Oki moves away and avoids it.
Canasta misses the shot to the body.
Oki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canasta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Canasta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oki throws a series of punches but Canasta moves out of range.
Canasta moves in looking to clinch but Oki pushes him off.
Oki lands with a good body shot.
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canasta.
Oki misses the shot to the body.
Canasta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Canasta wants to counter the offense by Oki and move into the clinch position.
Canasta slips a jab from Oki.
Oki lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki swinging wildly here.
#T1##CL2#
Oki gets tackled into the cage by Canasta. Canasta maintains the clinch.
Canasta lands with a short shot to the head.
Oki tries to break the clinch but Canasta is controlling the position.
Canasta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Canasta misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Oki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Canasta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canasta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canasta. #T2#
Canasta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canasta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oki's elbow.
Oki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Canasta lands a shoulder strike.
Canasta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oki's efforts to push away.
Canasta tries a body shot but Oki blocks it.
Canasta blocks an uppercut.
Canasta blocks an uppercut.
Oki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Canasta throws a head punch that misses.
Canasta misses with a body punch.
Canasta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenji Oki will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice jab there from Canasta.
Canasta ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Oki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oki misses with a combination
and Canasta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kenji Oki has been cut.
Canasta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oki.
Canasta misses the shot to the body.
Oki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canasta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Canasta rushes Oki and presses him up against the cage.
Canasta has a couple of punches blocked by Oki.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Oki is trying to break the clinch but Canasta is controlling him.
Canasta misses with the head strike.
Canasta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Canasta.
Canasta has a couple of punches blocked by Oki.
Sam Canasta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Canasta misses with the head strike.
Canasta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canasta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki tries to circle away but Canasta has him pinned against the cage.
Canasta prevents Oki from breaking the clinch.
Oki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canasta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki blocks a body shot from Canasta.
Canasta misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Canasta misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki prevents a body shot from Canasta.
Canasta can't find room to land a body shot as Oki controls the action.
Canasta tries to work over Oki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Canasta.
A head punch on the inside from Canasta fails to land.
Oki is trying to break free.
Canasta lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Canasta fails to land.
Canasta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oki working aggressively here.
Canasta misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Canasta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenji Oki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Oki swats away the attempt to clinch by Canasta.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Canasta dodges the punch combination from Oki.
Oki keeps the fight on the outside.
Oki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canasta throws the left hand but Oki avoids the punch easily.
Canasta slips a jab and a cross from Oki.
Kenji Oki is winning the standup battle so far.
Canasta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oki.
Canasta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oki.
Oki sets himself, and Canasta steps forward looking for the clinch! Oki avoids it this time.
Oki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canasta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canasta wants to clinch up but Oki keeps it at a distance.
Oki misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Canasta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Canasta avoids the body shot from Oki.
A combination from Oki does no damage.
Oki misses the shot to the body.
Canasta digs a good hook to Oki's body.
#T1#
Oki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oki.
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canasta.
Canasta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oki is looking to wear down Canasta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Canasta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oki walks into a left hand.
Oki misses with an uppercut.
Oki swats away the attempt to clinch by Canasta.
Oki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oki jabs Canasta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Canasta moves in looking to clinch but Oki pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Canasta doesn't manage to clinch there - Oki circles away.
Oki throws a big counter combination but Canasta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenji Oki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Canasta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canasta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Some wild striking there from Oki.
Canasta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oki misses with a wild body shot.
Canasta lands a glancing blow to the side of Oki's head.
Oki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Oki misses the target.
Canasta scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Oki is rocked!
Oki tries to get into range but Canasta steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Oki! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Canasta scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Canasta!
Sam Canasta was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSKT 17 Annihilation
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Canasta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canasta avoids the head kick by Retheran.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canasta! But no joy.
Canasta is looking to clinch.
As Canasta backs away, Retheran returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Retheran throws the kick towards the body but Canasta avoids it.
Canasta is looking to clinch.
A big right from Canasta misses.
Retheran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Canasta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Retheran scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Guril Retheran has been cut.
Canasta 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.
Retheran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Retheran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canasta tries to bum rush Retheran with a series of wild strikes but Retheran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canasta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Retheran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retheran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Retheran lunges at Canasta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Canasta's hand.
Canasta throws a big shot that misses.
Retheran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canasta manages to avoid it.
Canasta ducks under a wild hook from Retheran.#T1#
Retheran misses with a body kick.
Canasta is looking to clinch.
As Canasta looks to move away, Retheran throws a big counter combo but Canasta just gets out of the way.
Canasta is looking to clinch.
Retheran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canasta is out of range.
Canasta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Retheran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Retheran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Canasta.
Canasta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Retheran. That one must have hurt.
Retheran throws a leg kick that misses.
Retheran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Canasta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Retheran throws a body shot but no joy.
Canasta misses the jab.#T2#
Retheran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Retheran throws a leg kick but Canasta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Canasta scores with a hook.
Canasta with a nice cross.
Canasta plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Retheran swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Retheran face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Canasta!
A less than humble Sam Canasta misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSKT May Day 2024
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Canasta swings for the body but Ohma moves out of range.
Canasta tries to clinch up but Ohma circles away and keeps his distance.
Canasta doesn't manage to clinch there - Ohma circles away.
Canasta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ohma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Canasta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canasta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ohma throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Ohma walks into a big right hand from Canasta and goes down! The referee sends Canasta to a neutral corner as Ohma gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#CUT#It looks like Tokita Ohma has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohma swats away the attempt to clinch by Canasta.
Canasta tries to clinch but Ohma is having none of it.
Canasta is looking to clinch.
Canasta scores with a shot to the body.
Ohma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canasta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohma moves away.#T1#
Ohma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Canasta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ohma looks winded!
Canasta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canasta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ohma doesn't seem bothered though.
Canasta tries to clinch up but Ohma circles away and keeps his distance.
Canasta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Canasta rushes Ohma and presses him up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Canasta.
A right hand to the body from Canasta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canasta.
Canasta gets through Ohma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canasta.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canasta.
Canasta digs a right hand underneath Ohma's ribcage. Ohma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Canasta pushes Ohma back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Canasta digs a right hand into Ohma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ohma's gas tank.
Canasta gets through Ohma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Canasta lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Ohma is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Canasta.
Ohma is still on wobbly legs! Can Canasta finish him?#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Canasta.
Canasta creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Ohma crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Ohma face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Canasta takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sam Canasta!
Sam Canasta spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as DeRozan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Canasta doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
DeRozan closes the distance and pushes Canasta back into the ropes.
Canasta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Canasta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Canasta.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
Canasta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Canasta.
DeRozan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
DeRozan is stalling here.
A right handed body shot lands from DeRozan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan blocks a body shot from Canasta.
DeRozan has Canasta pushed against the ropes.
Canasta scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Canasta.
DeRozan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#T1#
DeRozan lands a left hand.
DeRozan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeRozan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canasta blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Canasta.
DeRozan gets through Canasta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Canasta fails to land.
DeRozan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Canasta.
DeRozan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canasta's elbow.
DeRozan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from DeRozan.
Canasta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeRozan misses with a punch to the body.
Canasta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Canasta misses with the head strike.
Canasta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canasta working aggressively here.
Canasta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeRozan or not.
DeRozan looks winded!
Canasta misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeRozan takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canasta.
Canasta tries to work over DeRozan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canasta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canasta misses with a body punch.
Canasta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeRozan's elbow.
Canasta can't break the clinch.
DeRozan misses with a body punch.
Canasta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canasta struggles to land a body shot inside as DeRozan controls his hands.
Canasta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is 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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Canasta has DeRozan up against the ropes in a clinch.
DeRozan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeRozan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canasta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canasta.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Canasta fails to land.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canastas head.
DeRozan leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from DeRozan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan is looking to control Canasta's arms but Canasta gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeRozan has his back to the ropes.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch.
DeRozan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
DeRozan lands an uppercut.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Canasta misses with some punches.
DeRozan lands a body punch.
DeRozan taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeRozan.
DeRozan has Canasta pushed against the ropes.
DeRozan just leaning against Canasta, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DeMar DeRozan.
Canasta throws a hook but DeRozan avoids it easily.
DeRozan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
DeRozan closes the distance and clinches.
DeRozan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Canasta up against the ropes.
DeRozan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Canasta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Canasta misses with the head strike.
A short right from Canasta.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Canasta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeRozan gets through Canasta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from DeRozan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canasta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canasta misses with some punches.
Canasta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canasta swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeRozan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canasta lands a hook that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards.
DeRozan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from DeRozan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canasta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Canasta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Canasta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
DeRozan closes the distance and clinches.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canastas head.
DeRozan is working Canasta over against the ropes.
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.
Still in the clinch, Canasta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canasta misses with a punch to the body.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan leaning against his opponent.
DeRozan taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canasta tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
Canasta blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from DeRozan.
Canasta tries to throw a body punch but DeRozan avoids it by throwing Canasta back against the ropes. #T1#
DeRozan working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
Canasta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canasta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canasta misses with the head strike.
A short right from Canasta on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
DeRozan lands a hook that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
The referee calls for DeRozan to work.
DeRozan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Canasta can't find room to land a body shot as DeRozan controls the action.
Canasta blocks an uppercut.
Canasta lands with a left to the head. #T2#
DeRozan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canasta has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeRozan is trying to stall.
DeRozan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canasta lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeRozan is trying to stall.
DeRozan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canasta has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
The referee calls for DeRozan to work.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canasta tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeMar DeRozan.
Well DeRozan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
SSKT Crowning Glory
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Canasta can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
Canasta misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Canasta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Canasta is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Canasta with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Canasta looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Canasta get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dam Khao Chai!
A relieved looking Dam Khao Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Steele moves into range and clinches up with Canasta.
A short left from Steele.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Canasta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canasta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canasta is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canasta.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Canasta avoids the damage to the body.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Canasta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Canasta blocks an uppercut.
Steele blocking some punches.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Canasta is rocked!
Steele dips a shoulder and cracks Canasta with a mighty uppercut! Canasta falls back against the cage and Steele unloads with a barrage of strikes! Canasta is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Steele screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asa Steele! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Canasta avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Canasta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canasta tries to clinch but Rambo moves out of range.
Canasta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rambo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canasta moves away.
Rambo misses the shot to the body.
Canasta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Canasta moves in looking to clinch but Rambo pushes him off.
Canasta jabs Rambo right on the nose. Rambo blinks but takes it well.
John Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canasta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Rambo tries to get set, Canasta tries to push him back and clinch up but Rambo manages to avoid the attempt.
Canasta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rambo throws the left hand but Canasta avoids the punch easily.
Rambo looks to land a body kick but Canasta moved away.
Rambo ducks right into an uppercut from Canasta.
Nice shot by Canasta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canasta tries to clinch up.
Canasta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rambos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canasta.#CL2#
Rambo moves into the clinch.
Rambo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Rambo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rambo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rambo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rambo looking to throw knees to the head but Canasta is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Rambo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Canasta as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Rambo has Canasta up against the cage in a clinch.
Canasta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rambo.
Rambo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canasta can't find room to land a body shot as Rambo controls the action.
Rambo throws an elbow but it misses.
Rambo throws an elbow that misses.
Canasta avoids the elbow strike from Rambo, against the cage.
Canasta blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rambo.
Canasta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canasta struggles to land a body shot inside as Rambo controls his hands.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canasta. #BC2#
Rambo manages to break the clinch.
Canasta checks a leg kick nicely.
Rambo throws a leg kick but Canasta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Canasta moves out of range as Rambo strikes.
Canasta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canasta lands a two punch combo.
Canasta digs a good body shot into Rambo's ribs.
Canasta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rambo tries to bum rush Canasta with a series of wild strikes but Canasta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canasta avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Canasta lands a head shot.
Nice shot by Canasta.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canasta moves in looking to clinch but Rambo pushes him off.
Canasta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rambo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rambo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Canasta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rambo is fending him off so far but Canasta persists. Nope, Rambo circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Canasta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rambo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canasta.
Donk. Canasta catches Rambo right on the button with a cross.
Canasta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rambo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Rambo has Canasta up against the cage in a clinch.
Rambo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canasta misses with some punches.
Canasta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canasta tries a body shot but Rambo blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rambo throws an elbow but misses.
Rambo tries a body shot but Canasta blocks it.
Canasta lands a shoulder strike.
Rambo lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canasta misses with some punches.
Rambo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Canasta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canasta misses with a punch to the body.
Canasta pushes Rambo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rambo prevents a body shot from Canasta.
A short right from Rambo.
Canasta lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Canasta.
Canasta tries to throw a body punch but Rambo avoids it by throwing Canasta back against the cage.
Rambo is trying to push Canasta away but Canasta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rambo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rambo looks winded!
Rambo tries to land knees in the clinch but Canasta avoids the damage to the body.
Canasta throws a head punch that misses.
Rambo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canasta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Canasta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rambo tries to land knees in the clinch but Canasta avoids the damage to the body.
Rambo pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rambo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sam Canasta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Canasta scores with a jab to the body.
Canasta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rambo pinned against the cage. Rambo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rambo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rambo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Canasta tries to keep at a distance but Rambo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rambo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rambo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Canasta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canasta misses with a punch to the body.
Rambo stops a takedown attempt from Canasta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Rambo on the inside.
Canasta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Canasta avoiding damage as Rambo throws knees to the body.
Rambo lands with a left to the head.
Rambo misses with an elbow strike.
Canasta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rambo or not.
Rambo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Rambo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rambo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rambo misses with a wild body shot.
Rambo misses with a straight right.
Canasta catches Rambo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rambo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canasta tries to close the distance and clinch but Rambo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canasta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rambo wants to clinch up but Canasta keeps it at a distance.
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Rambo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Canasta misses with a punch on the inside.
Canasta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rambo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rambo misses with some punches.
Canasta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rambo's elbow. #BC2#
Rambo breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Canasta tries to close the distance and clinch but Rambo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rambo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canasta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canasta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rambo's hands.
Canasta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canasta tests Rambo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rambo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canasta is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Rambo has managed to clinch.
Canasta tries to work over Rambo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rambo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Canasta cracks Rambo with a nice body shot.
Canasta tries a body shot but Rambo blocks it.
Rambo throws a head punch that misses.
Canasta lands with a light punch inside.
Canasta misses with some punches.
Rambo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Canasta misses with a punch to the body.
Rambo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canasta avoids it.
Canasta tries to work over Rambo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rambo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canasta's elbow. #T3#
Canasta works on Rambo's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Rambo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rambo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canasta tries to clinch up but Rambo circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Rambo misses.
Rambo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Rambo misses with a low kick.
Canasta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rambo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rambo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Canasta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rambo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canasta tries to clinch up but Rambo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rambo tries to land a leg kick but Canasta saw it coming and moves away.
Rambo throws a body punch but Canasta moves out of range.
Rambo swats away the attempt to clinch by Canasta.#T4#
Canasta stuns Rambo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Canasta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rambo throws a jab but it's blocked by Canasta.
Canasta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rambo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rambo keeps the fight on the outside.
Sam Canasta is winning the standup battle so far.
Rambo throws a leg kick which misses Canasta's front leg but catches the back leg as Canasta tries to avoid it.
Rambo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canasta.
Canasta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rambo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo swats away the attempt to clinch by Canasta.
Canasta lands with a good body shot.
Canasta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rambo. Rambo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rambo throws a head kick but Canasta moves out of range.
Canasta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canasta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rambo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Canasta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Canasta's corner calls for a 1-2. Canasta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Canasta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Canasta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rambo throws out a leg kick but Canasta moves out of range and Rambo only half commits.
Rambo swats away the attempt to clinch by Canasta.
Canasta moves out of range as Rambo strikes.
Rambo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rambo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Canasta ducks under a wild hook from Rambo.
Rambo fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Rambo clinches up against the cage.
Canasta tries to throw a body punch but Rambo avoids it by throwing Canasta back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rambo fails to land.
Canasta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rambo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Canasta as the two fighters clinch.
Canasta throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Canasta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rambo lands a right hand.
Canasta throws a head punch that misses.
Rambo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Rambo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo misses with a straight right.
Rambo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Canasta tries to clinch there but Rambo circles away.
Rambo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canasta slips under a jab from Rambo.
Canasta cracks Rambo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rambo scores with a nice right hand.
Canasta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rambo throws a head kick but Canasta moves out of range.
Rambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canasta tries to clinch up but Rambo circles away and keeps his distance.
Canasta keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canasta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Rambo walks into a straight right hand from Canasta.
Canasta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch but Canasta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
Canasta wants to clinch.
Canasta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Canasta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rambo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canasta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rambo has time to react.
Rambo throws a solid leg kick but Canasta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rambo.
Canasta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Canasta is looking to clinch but Rambo is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Rambo gets a clinch.
Rambo can't find room to land a body shot as Canasta controls the action.
Canasta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canasta blocks an uppercut.
Canasta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Canasta digs a right hand into Rambo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rambo's gas tank.
Rambo misses with a knee strike.
Canasta tries to throw a body punch but Rambo avoids it by throwing Canasta back against the cage.
Sam Canasta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rambo has a couple of punches blocked by Canasta.
Rambo misses with some punches.
Rambo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Canasta managing to block the knees to the body from Rambo.
Canasta has Rambo pressed against the cage, preventing Rambo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Rambo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Canasta lands a shoulder strike.
John Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rambo tries to throw a body punch but Canasta avoids it by throwing Rambo back against the cage.
Canasta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canasta blocks an uppercut.
Rambo misses with the head strike.
Canasta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rambo misses with the head strike.
Rambo pushes off an throws an elbow but Canasta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rambo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canasta avoids it.
Canasta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rambo connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Rambo.
I think Canasta 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Canasta!
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