PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inspectah Deck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mytilinaios's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sanitarium. Deck has chosen Raekwon feat. Inspectah Deck, GZA-Guillotine (Swordz) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mytilinaios
vs
Deck

185 cm
33
203 lbs
16 - 4 - 1

191 cm
36
202 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kostas Mytilinaios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Inspectah Deck!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Deck.
Deck 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.
Deck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mytilinaios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mytilinaios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deck tries to avoid it but Mytilinaios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deck to the ground. Deck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deck.
Deck fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mytilinaios has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mytilinaios misses with a low kick.
Mytilinaios throws a lazy right hand but Deck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deck throws out a counter right but Mytilinaios avoids it with no problem.
Kostas Mytilinaios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mytilinaios shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mytilinaios showed some decent athleticism there.
Deck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mytilinaios tries to pass to full mount but Deck defends it.
Deck is trying to get back to full guard.
Mytilinaios with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytilinaios moves nicely into side control.

Mytilinaios tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mytilinaios trying to control the action but Deck is working from the bottom.

Mytilinaios thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mytilinaios tries to advance to mount but Deck denies him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Mytilinaios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mytilinaios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Mytilinaios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mytilinaios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mytilinaios tries to advance to mount but Deck denies him.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mytilinaios stands up.
Mytilinaios misses with the combination.
Deck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Deck.
Mytilinaios jabs Deck right on the nose. Deck blinks but takes it well.
Deck avoids the body shot from Mytilinaios.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Deck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mytilinaios.
Deck feints a counter leg kick.
Mytilinaios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
Inspectah Deck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mytilinaios swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mytilinaios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deck slips a straight right by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios cracks Deck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deck throws a hook to the side of Mytilinaios's head but Mytilinaios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mytilinaios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mytilinaios throws a leg kick but Deck checks it.
Mytilinaios misses with a body punch
and Deck counters with a nice leg kick.
Mytilinaios throws a lazy right hand but Deck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deck throws out a counter right but Mytilinaios avoids it with no problem.
Deck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mytilinaios's sensitive parts.
Deck lands a jab to the head.
Deck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mytilinaios.
Deck jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mytilinaios throws a low kick, looking for Deck's leg but Deck calmly moves out of range.
Mytilinaios backing away here, and Deck unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mytilinaios scores with a sloppy right hand. Deck should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deck.
Deck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mytilinaios momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mytilinaios has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deck finds it's way round the side to connect with Mytilinaios's head.
Mytilinaios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Deck leaves Mytilinaios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deck is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mytilinaios takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mytilinaios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mytilinaios throws a lazy body kick
and Deck counters with a straight right hand.
Mytilinaios tests Deck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deck shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mytilinaios eats them both and turns towards Deck to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Deck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mytilinaios misses with a combination
and Deck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Inspectah Deck will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Deck throws a combination that misses
and Mytilinaios counters with a nice leg kick.
Deck tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mytilinaios is able to avoid easily.
Deck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Deck with a nice cross.
Deck lands with a hook. Mytilinaios tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mytilinaios lands a jab to the nose.
Mytilinaios throws a sloppy head kick and Deck moves out of range easily.
Mytilinaios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deck misses with a right hand
and Mytilinaios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Deck misses.
Deck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Deck looks to move away, Mytilinaios throws a big counter combo but Deck just gets out of the way.
Mytilinaios fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Deck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mytilinaios takes a swing at Deck's ribcage but misses.
Mytilinaios misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Deck as Mytilinaios shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mytilinaios shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deck is trying to defend but Mytilinaios finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Mytilinaios is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mytilinaios seems to be working for a kimura but Deck defends the submission attempt.

Deck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mytilinaios is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mytilinaios.
Deck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deck holds on and takes a little breather.
Kostas Mytilinaios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mytilinaios drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deck dives on top into guard.

Mytilinaios working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mytilinaios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deck is working Mytilinaios over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Mytilinaios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mytilinaios keeping moving, preventing Deck from controlling successfully.
Deck works over Mytilinaios with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios trying to keep a closed guard but Deck is proving a slippery customer.
Deck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deck trying to control but Mytilinaios is working from the bottom.
Deck landing some decent shots from guard.
Deck forces his way into half guard.
Deck stalling away here and it's allowed Mytilinaios to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mytilinaios lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Deck is trying to control the position but Mytilinaios postures up.

Mytilinaios got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mytilinaios has managed to get both his arms back between Deck's legs - danger averted.
Mytilinaios postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios trying to control but Deck is working from the bottom.
Mytilinaios is pushing down on Deck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Deck is fighting to maintain full guard but Mytilinaios has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mytilinaios prevents Deck from improving his position.
Mytilinaios is stalling here. Deck is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mytilinaios seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Deck has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mytilinaios is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Deck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mytilinaios regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deck won't allow Mytilinaios to sweep him here.
Mytilinaios wants to hit a switch here but Deck passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mytilinaios there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mytilinaios is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kostas Mytilinaios will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mytilinaios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mytilinaios misses with a wild body shot.
Deck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mytilinaios.
Nice uppercut there from Deck.
Some wild striking there from Deck.
Mytilinaios misses with a hook. Deck ducked under it nicely.
Mytilinaios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inspectah Deck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deck looks to land a combination but Mytilinaios avoids it well.
Mytilinaios checks a low kick from Deck.
Mytilinaios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mytilinaios fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mytilinaios blocks a head kick by Deck.
Mytilinaios connects with an inside leg kick.
Deck moves away from the strike by Mytilinaios.
Deck cracks Mytilinaios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios misses with the combination.
A big left from Mytilinaios misses.
Deck clobbers Mytilinaios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good exchange - Mytilinaios coming out on top.
Deck defending well as Mytilinaios loads up on a big left hand.
Deck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mytilinaios's sensitive parts.
Mytilinaios misses with an uppercut
and Deck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deck throws a lazy head kick
letting Mytilinaios counter with a right hand.
Mytilinaios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mytilinaios misses the body punch
and Deck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mytilinaios on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mytilinaios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deck.
Mytilinaios cracks Deck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mytilinaios misses with an uppercut. Deck saw that one coming.
Mytilinaios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deck lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mytilinaios will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mytilinaios drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Deck misses the target.
Mytilinaios misses with a left hand
letting Deck counter with a right hand.
Deck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mytilinaios falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deck counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mytilinaios.
Deck connects with a single shot there.
Deck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Deck cracks the inside of Mytilinaios's front leg.
Jab from Deck.
Deck cracks a nice hook into Mytilinaios's ribs.
Mytilinaios with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Deck counter with a right hand.
Deck lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Mytilinaios
and Deck makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Deck avoids the body shot from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mytilinaios throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deck makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Deck tries to work over Mytilinaios's front leg with a kick but Mytilinaios checks it.
Deck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deck has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mytilinaios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mytilinaios misses with an uppercut
and Mytilinaios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Mytilinaios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mytilinaios throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deck checks a leg kick.
Mytilinaios throws a shot from downtown. Deck moves away and avoids it.
Mytilinaios looks for the body kick but Deck saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deck keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deck can pounce on him.
Deck walks into a straight right hand from Mytilinaios.
Deck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mytilinaios moves out of range as Deck strikes.
Deck misses with a hook.
Mytilinaios gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Deck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios tries to land a leg kick but Deck saw it coming and moves away.
Mytilinaios throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Deck misses.
Mytilinaios smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Deck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mytilinaios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostas Mytilinaios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mytilinaios swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Deck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mytilinaios misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deck counters with a stiff right hand.
Deck connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Inspectah Deck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deck has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inspectah Deck!
A very excited looking Inspectah Deck made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.