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Event:
SSKT 19 Crushed
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Rogan avoids the body shot from DeRozan.
DeRozan throws a shot from downtown. Rogan moves away and avoids it.
DeRozan ducks under a wild hook from Rogan.
DeRozan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
DeRozan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogan is looking to counter the offense by DeRozan and move into the clinch.
Rogan throws a hook but DeRozan blocks it.
DeRozan slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - DeRozan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeRozan tries to land a leg kick but Rogan saw it coming and moves away.
Rogan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogan!
A solid leg kick lands there for DeRozan.
DeRozan with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeRozan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
DeRozan clinches up against the cage.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeRozan.
Rogan throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Rogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that DeRozan 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.
Rogan lands a right hand.
DeRozan tries to work over Rogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogan tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
Rogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeRozan stalling.
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.
DeRozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
Rogan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogan.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Rogan blocks an uppercut.
Rogan misses with the head strike.
DeRozan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogan pushes DeRozan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan prevents a body shot from Rogan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeRozan.
Rogan misses with a punch to the body.
DeRozan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogan throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
Rogan misses with a punch on the inside.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
DeRozan can't find room to land a body shot as Rogan controls the action.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan is looking to control Rogan's arms but Rogan gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeRozan has his back to the cage.
DeRozan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rogan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rogan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeRozan slips under a jab from Rogan.
Rogan's corner calls for a 1-2. Rogan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
DeRozan darts in and clinches Rogan up against the cage.
Rogan works on DeRozan's body with a couple of short punches.
DeRozan blocks a body shot from Rogan.
Rogan has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan trying to stall but Rogan improves his position.
Rogan lands an uppercut.
Rogan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alex Rogan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rogan cracks DeRozan with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan throws a head punch that misses.
DeRozan tries to throw a body punch but Rogan avoids it by throwing DeRozan back against the cage.
Rogan blocking some punches.
DeRozan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Rogan has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
Rogan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
Rogan throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogan.
Rogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeRozan can do to turn this around?
DeRozan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rogan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeRozans head.
Rogan lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch.
DeRozan misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Rogan.
DeRozan is breathing heavily.
Rogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards. #T2#
DeRozan is trying to stall.
DeRozan prevents a body shot from Rogan.
Rogan misses with the head strike.
Rogan lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rogan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rogan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogan being controlled against the cage.
Rogan swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rogan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeRozan is looking to control Rogan's arms but Rogan gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeRozan has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rogan dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
DeRozan takes one to the side of the head.
Rogan misses with a looping right.
DeRozan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogan.
DeRozan throws out a counter right but Rogan avoids it with no problem.
Rogan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogan ducks under a wild hook from DeRozan.
Rogan misses with a straight right.
Rogan lands a glancing blow to the side of DeRozan's head.
DeRozan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeRozan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Rogan misses. #CL#
Rogan instigates a clinch.
DeRozan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogan working aggressively here.
Rogan lands a body punch.
DeRozan is stalling here.
Rogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
Rogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
DeRozan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeRozan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeRozan is struggling to control the position.
Rogan pushes DeRozan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeRozan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogan tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
Rogan lands a shoulder strike.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogan. #T2#
DeRozan blocks a body shot from Rogan.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
DeRozan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rogan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rogan throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards.
Rogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogan lands a nice uppercut.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
Rogan blocking some punches.
Rogan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeMar DeRozan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Rogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeRozans head.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Rogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogan 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Rogan!
An out of breath Alex Rogan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSKT 17 Annihilation
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
DeRozan closes the distance and clinches.
DeRozan effectively controlling the action here.
Oki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oki wants to break free but DeRozan has control.
Oki is trying to force a seperation but DeRozan has the dominant position.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
DeRozan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeRozan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short uppercut from DeRozan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan scores with a shoulder strike.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
DeRozan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DeRozan keeps control of Oki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
A short right from DeRozan.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki tries to circle away but DeRozan has him pinned against the cage.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan struggles to land a body shot inside as Oki controls his hands.
DeRozan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeRozan digs a right hand into Oki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oki's gas tank.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
DeRozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
Oki wants to break free but DeRozan has control.
DeRozan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeRozan stalls.
Oki is trying to push DeRozan away but DeRozan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMar DeRozan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
DeRozan instigates a clinch.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeRozan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
DeRozan lands with a short shot to the head.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Oki.
DeRozan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Oki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
DeRozan working aggressively here.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch.
Oki letting DeRozan take a breather here.
DeRozan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
DeRozan struggles to land a body shot inside as Oki controls his hands.
Oki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bit of stalling here from DeRozan.
A bit of stalling here from DeRozan.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DeMar DeRozan.
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeRozan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeRozan! But no joy.
DeRozan scores with a leg kick.
DeRozan is looking to clinch. #CL2#
DeRozan clinches up with Oki and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on DeRozan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DeRozan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeRozan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oki up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oki blocks an uppercut.
And that is 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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
DeRozan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oki at a distance.
Oki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kenji Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeRozan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
DeRozan gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from DeRozan.
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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
Oki is looking to break free of the clinch but DeRozan has double underhooks.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Oki.
DeRozan lands a left hand.
DeRozan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeRozan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oki tries to break free but DeRozan pushes him back against the cage.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okis head.
DeRozan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
DeRozan lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okis head.
DeRozan just leaning against Oki, taking a breather. #T2#
DeRozan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeRozan.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
DeRozan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeRozan slowing the pace effectively.
DeRozan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeRozan.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenji Oki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeMar DeRozan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMar DeRozan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMar DeRozan!
A relieved looking DeMar DeRozan 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:
SSKT War Report
Date: May 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from DeRozan misses the target.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kibe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kibe tries to circle away but DeRozan has him pinned against the ropes.
Nice body punch from DeRozan.
Kibe looking to slow down the pace here.
DeRozan prevents a body shot from Kibe.
DeRozan lands with a light punch inside.
Kibe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeRozan digs a right hand into Kibe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kibe's gas tank.
Kibe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan can't find room to land a body shot as Kibe controls the action.
Kibe is trying to maintain a safe position but DeRozan gets an underhook and turns Kibe into the ropes.
DeRozan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
DeRozan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right handed body shot lands from DeRozan.
Kibe is trying to push DeRozan away but DeRozan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Kibe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeRozan has him pressed against the ropes.
Kibe looking to slow down the pace here.
Kibe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DeRozan is keeping busy.
Kibe is trying to break the clinch but DeRozan has him pressed against the ropes.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kibes head.
DeRozan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeRozan misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeRozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kibe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kibe stalling the fight.
Kibe is trying to maintain a safe position but DeRozan gets an underhook and turns Kibe into the ropes.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
DeRozan blocks the elbow strike.
Kibe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeRozan taking a breather.
DeRozan pressing his opponent against the ropes.
DeRozan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
DeRozan tries to throw a body punch but Kibe avoids it by throwing DeRozan back against the ropes.
DeRozan misses with a body punch.
Kibe stalling in the clinch but DeRozan improves position.
Kibe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeRozan taking a breather.
Kibe looking to stall.
Kibe tries a knee to the head but DeRozan blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMar DeRozan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
DeRozan misses with a looping left.
Kibe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DeRozan.
Kibe throws a right and a left that DeRozan avoids nicely. #CL2#
DeRozan pushes Kibe up against the ropes in a clinch.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Kibe.
DeRozan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeRozan.
DeRozan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kibe backwards. #ROC2#Kibe is rocked!
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Kibe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kibe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kibe.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kibe.
DeRozan misses with the head strike.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Kibe.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from DeRozan.
Kibe blocking some punches.
DeRozan throws a head punch that misses.
DeRozan misses with the head strike.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kibe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
DeRozan throws a head punch that misses.
DeRozan is struggling to control the position.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kibe. #T1#
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kibe letting DeRozan take a breather here.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Kibe.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kibe blocking some punches.
DeRozan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from DeRozan.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kibe.
DeRozan working aggressively here.
DeRozan misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeRozan throws a head punch that misses.
DeRozan misses with the head strike.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeRozan taking a breather.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Kibe.
DeRozan misses with the head strike.
DeRozan working aggressively here.
DeRozan is struggling to control the position.
DeRozan stalling against the ropes.
Kibe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kibe blocks an uppercut.
DeRozan lands a body shot.
Kibe misses with a punch on the inside.
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 swings wildly with an uppercut but Kibe uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeRozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kibe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kibe.
DeRozan effectively controlling the action here.
DeRozan prevents Kibe from breaking the clinch.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeRozan throws a head punch that misses.
Kibe blocking some punches.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kibe. #T2#
Kibe tries to circle away but DeRozan has him pinned against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kibe.
DeRozan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kibe up against the ropes.
DeRozan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kibe taking a breather.
Kibe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeRozan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kibe or not.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
DeRozan working aggressively here.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeRozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kibe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kibe blocking some punches.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on DeRozan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kibe blocking some punches.
DeRozan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
DeRozan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
DeRozan is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kibe.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeRozan stalling.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Kibe.
Kibe seems to have got his legs back now.#BC#
Kibe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - DeRozan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kibe is looking for a counter combo.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut. Kibe saw that one coming.
DeRozan throws a leg kick but Kibe checks it.
And that is 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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kibe throws a lazy head kick
and DeRozan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Kibe drives through and clinches with DeRozan against the ropes.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeRozan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kibe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeRozan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeRozan tries a body shot but Kibe blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from DeRozan.
DeRozan leaning against his opponent.
Kibe lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like DeMar DeRozan has been cut.
Kibe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
DeRozan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kibe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DeRozan's defenses.
Kibe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Kibe is trying to push DeRozan away but DeRozan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kibe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeRozan.
DeRozan trying to stall but Kibe improves his position.
DeRozan cracks Kibe with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Kibe goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Kibe wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (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. |
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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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