Alexander Dimitrenko vs. Michael Sprott & undercard RBR

Round 6

Dimitrenko is throwing long jabs and missing but keeping Sprott from advancing, all while circumnavigating him in one full revolution after another. About a minute in Sprott finally starts to rip away with some high left hooks trying to catch Dimitrenko on the way by. Clinch. Dimitrenko has yet to start really cleanly landing his jab, and Sprott has yet to get through with any of his stretched-up power shots. Dimitrenko just keeps bouncing in place and jabbing. Sprott lands a body shot. 1-2 by Dimitrenko hits glove. Sprott peerrs between his thumbs at Dimitrenko. Sprott blocks a 1-2 and lands a hook. Sprott slips a couple of jabs now, and jabs down at Dimitrenko's trunks (which are hiked up too far, btw). Dimitrenko flurries and falls to his knees while leaning against Sprott as the shorter man backs out.

10-9 Sprott

59-55 Dimitrenko

 

:good First clear one for him IMO. If this is a sign of a "takeover" it could get very tough for Dimitrenko in the deeper waters.

Remember that he looked awful late against Sosnowski before the KO punch.

 

Round 7

Dimitrenko is jabbing and changing directions every half revolution as he circles wide. Sprott stands perfectly still and waits for Dimitrenko to become a stationary target before spearing at him with triple high jabs. Dimitrenko rolls his shoulders and tries to get Sprott to react before throwing up his own jab from the hip. Sprott doesn't bat an eyelash, 100% cool as a cucumber as he lets Dimitrenko dance around and waste energy. STIFF jab by Sprott, turns Dimitrenko's head back sharply. Sprott crouches inside and then drifts back with his head and its attached guard leaning to one side as Dimitrenko feints with the jab. Dimitrenko jabs and hits glove.

10-9 Sprott

68-65 Dimitrenko