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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 04, 2019
#R1#
Jab by Deck.#CUT#
It looks like Anton Augusto has been cut.
Augusto misses with a body kick.
We've been informed that Augusto 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.#KD#
Deck cracks Augusto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Deck has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Augusto to stand back up!
Deck circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Augusto drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Deck follows Augusto to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspectah Deck!
Inspectah Deck tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: CEFC 320     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez connects with the punch.
Deck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deck misses with a hook
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Deck lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Martez Lopez has been cut.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Deck.
Deck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deck.
Lopez feinted with a counter takedown.
Deck misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Lopez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deck is trying to defend but Lopez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lopez is nestled in close to Deck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Deck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deck can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Deck has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lopez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lopez!
Deck is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lopez connects with a decent elbow.
Deck tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.
Check out the look on Lopez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lopez scoring with punches and elbows.
Deck takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lopez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Deck is trying to improve his position.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Deck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Lopez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deck is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deck on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lopez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deck on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Deck takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lopez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Deck is trying to get back to half guard.
Deck is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lopez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lopez breaks from Deck's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lopez landing shots from mount.
Lopez prevents Deck from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Lopez.#ROC#
Deck is rocked!
Lopez landing strikes from the mount and Deck is in trouble!
Deck is still in real trouble! Can Lopez finish him?
Lopez lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Deck! Lopez sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Deck and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Martez Lopez!
Martez Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEFC 318     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Lombard cracks a nice hook into Deck's ribs.
Lombard throws a wild body kick that Deck sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deck checks a leg kick.
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick
and Deck counters with a leg kick.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombard.
Deck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deck.
Lombard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Deck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lombard momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Deck moves in looking to clinch but Lombard pushes him off.
Deck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombard.
Lombard keeps Deck at a distance using the push kick. #TD2#
Deck gets caught flat footed, as Lombard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Deck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lombard on the ground.
Lombard advances position into side control!
Lombard slows the pace down.
My spies in Lombard MMA inform me that Lombard has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deck tries to buck Lombard off but Lombard is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Deck's shoulder. That is not cool.
Deck tries to improve position but can't.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but Deck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Lombard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Deck is not content to let Lombard control the position.
Deck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deck has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Deck manages to get back to half guard.
Lombard slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Lombard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deck is looking to improve his position.
Lombard not doing much here.
Deck tries to get to full guard but Lombard has control of the leg.
Lombard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deck!
Lombard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lombard prevents Deck from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Deck is squirming around, avoiding Lombard's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Lombard working for a guillotine from mount but Deck is in no mood to give up.
Deck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Deck is trying to escape the mount but Lombard keeps good control and instead manages to take Deck's back.
Lombard trying to control.#SUB2#
Lombard looking for the choke from the back.
Deck can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Lombard looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Deck taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hank Lombard!
Hank Lombard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Lupe 13     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
Deck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Deck. Beautiful body shot.
Deck just misses with a punch to the body.
Deck throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Farfy Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deck cracks the inside of Farfy Iii's front leg.
Deck throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Farfy Iii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farfy Iii trying to control but Deck is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Deck is looking for a triangle but Farfy Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Farfy Iii trying to control but Deck is working from the bottom.
Deck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Farfy Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farfy Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Deck.#T1#
Farfy Iii passes Deck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Farfy Iii prevents Deck from improving his position.#SUB#
Farfy Iii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deck has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Deck tries to kick Farfy Iii off but Farfy Iii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Deck wants to improve his position but Farfy Iii is controlling well.
Farfy Iii stops Deck from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Farfy Iii is working for a kimura but Deck is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Farfy Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Deck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deck looks like he's trying to stand up.
Deck tries to get to full guard but Farfy Iii has control of the leg.
Farfy Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Farfy Iii is working for a submission of some sort.
Deck is trying to stand up here but Farfy Iii is controlling him well.
Deck is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Farfy Iii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deck tries to get to full guard but Farfy Iii has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Farfy Iii has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Deck defend it? Farfy Iii steps over the head and cranks it - Deck is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Farfy Iii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johan Farfy Iii!
Johan Farfy Iii is the new light heavyweight champion!
Johan Farfy Iii 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.

 

Event: Lupe 6 Dirty     
Date:   Jun 09, 2018
#R1#
Deck with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Deck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Virgil Keller has been cut.
A jab lands there for Deck.
Deck lands with an uppercut that bounces Keller off the cage and back into range.
Deck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keller misses with a takedown attempt - Deck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keller doesn't manage to clinch there - Deck circles away.
Deck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deck, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Deck.
Deck cracks Keller with a good jab.#KD#
Deck feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Keller sprawling to the canvas! Keller rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Deck finish him?! #ROC#
Keller is rocked!
Deck ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Keller's jaw. Keller's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Deck does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Inspectah Deck!
Inspectah Deck bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: K-1 15 Teimosia vs Diego     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
Deck throws a shot from downtown. Lafitte moves away and avoids it.
Lafitte misses with a wild body shot.
Deck is looking to counter the offense by Lafitte and move into the clinch.
Deck ducks right into an uppercut from Lafitte.
Lafitte 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 takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lafitte tries to clinch but Deck moves out of range.
Lafitte looks to land a right hand but Deck moved out of range.
Deck seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lafitte looks to throw the jab but Deck is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Lafitte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lafitte misses with a punch to the body.
Deck stalling in the clinch but Lafitte improves position.
Deck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lafitte's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lafitte can't find room to land a body shot as Deck controls the action.
Deck throws a punch but it's blocked by Lafitte.
A short right from Lafitte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafitte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lafitte as the two fighters clinch.
Lafitte misses with some punches. #BC#
Deck breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Lafitte has managed to clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deck.
Lafitte has a couple of punches blocked by Deck.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deck. #BC#
Deck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Lafitte. That snapped Deck's head back.
Deck takes one to the chin there.
Deck tries to clinch up
and Lafitte counters with a left to the body.
Deck has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Lafitte wants to clinch up but Deck keeps it at a distance.
Lafitte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Deck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deck quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Deck scores with a sloppy right hand. Lafitte should have avoided that one.
Jab from Deck.
Deck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lafitte in his tracks.
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!
Lafitte is looking to clinch.
Lafitte punishes Deck's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Lafitte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deck doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Deck lands a glancing blow to the side of Lafitte's head.
Lafitte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deck can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lafitte.
Deck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafitte manages to avoid it.
Lafitte misses with a body shot.
Deck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Lafitte has closed the distance and engaged Deck in a clinch.
Lafitte struggles to land a body shot inside as Deck controls his hands.
Deck throws a head punch that misses.
Lafitte throws a head punch that misses.
Deck lands a shot to the body.
Deck blocks an uppercut.
Lafitte lands a shoulder strike.
Deck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deck.
Lafitte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Deck misses with some punches.
Lafitte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henri Lafitte will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Deck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafitte.
It seemed like Lafitte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deck takes a swing at Lafitte's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deck checks a leg kick.
It looked like Deck wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Deck tries to keep at a distance but Lafitte has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lafitte misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Lafitte - that landed with a thud.
Lafitte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deck working aggressively here.
Lafitte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lafitte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Deck takes a shot to the head.
Lafitte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deck backwards.
Deck working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafitte throws a punch but it's blocked by Deck.
Deck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafitte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deck blocks a body shot from Lafitte.
Deck prevents a body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Lafitte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lafitte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Deck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lafitte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Deck tries to stall but Lafitte uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lafitte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deck stalling in the clinch but Lafitte improves position.
Deck working aggressively here.
Lafitte misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Deck breaks the clinch.
Deck throws out a leg kick but Lafitte moves out of range and Deck only half commits.
Deck misses with a right hand
and Lafitte counters with a body kick.
Deck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Deck throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafitte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Deck scores with a body shot.
Lafitte throws a hook but Deck blocks it.
Deck throws a jab when Lafitte was well out of range.
Lafitte tries to counter with a clinch but Deck shakes him off and moves away.
Deck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lafitte.
A leg kick checked by Deck.
Lafitte avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Deck throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deck misses with a body shot.
Deck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deck swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Lafitte clinches with his opponent.
Deck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deck prevents a body shot from Lafitte.
A left hand lands to the body for Lafitte.
Henri Lafitte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lafitte.
Lafitte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lafitte lands a right hand.
Deck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lafitte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Lafitte.
Lafitte lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lafitte gets through Deck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lafitte throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Lafitte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Deck misses with an uppercut.
Lafitte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lafitte digs a good body shot into Deck's ribs.
A slow jab from Deck misses its intended target.
Lafitte scores with a hook to the body. Deck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Deck moves into the clinch successfully.
Lafitte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Lafitte.
Lafitte blocks an uppercut.
Lafitte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deck is trying to stall.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafitte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafitte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deck tries to break the clinch but Lafitte is controlling the position.
Lafitte misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Lafitte.
A short uppercut from Lafitte.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Lafitte misses with a punch on the inside.
Deck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lafitte can't find room to land a body shot as Deck controls the action.
Deck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deck lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deck.
Deck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte. #BC#
Deck manages to break the clinch.
Lafitte moves out of range as Deck strikes.
Deck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Lafitte misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Inspectah Deck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafitte gets through Deck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lafitte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lafitte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lafitte.
Lafitte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deck's elbow.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Lafitte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafitte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deck swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafitte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deck blocks a body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deck lands with a light punch inside.
Deck misses with the head strike.
Deck taking a breather.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Deck throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Deck manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lafitte.
Lafitte wants to clinch up but Deck keeps it at a distance.
Lafitte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lafitte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deck throws a big counter combination but Lafitte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Deck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lafitte lands with a nice body punch.
Lafitte slips under a jab from Deck.
Lafitte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Lafitte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lafitte 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Lafitte!

 

Event: K-1 11 Szczesny vs MacArthur J     
Date:   Apr 21, 2018
#R1#
Deck misses with a wild body shot.
Stricker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Deck blocks the body kick. #CL#
Deck has managed to clinch.
We've been informed that Stricker 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.
Deck scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut.
Stricker struggles to land a body shot inside as Deck controls his hands.
Stricker throws an elbow that misses.
Stricker throws a punch but it's blocked by Deck.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stricker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deck's brow.
Deck trying to control the position but instead, Stricker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Deck into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deck.
Stricker throws a punch but it's blocked by Deck.
Deck throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stricker lands with a right to the head.
Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deck avoids a wild elbow strike from Stricker.
Deck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deck swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Stricker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Decks head.
Stricker throws a head punch that misses.
Stricker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stricker fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Deck.
Deck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stricker backwards.
Deck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stricker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Deck.
Stricker blocking some punches.
Stricker working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Stricker.
Deck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stricker backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stricker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deck's brow.
Deck misses with a punch on the inside.
Deck has a couple of punches blocked by Stricker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stricker throws an elbow that misses.
Deck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stricker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deck has a couple of punches blocked by Stricker. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deck.
Stricker prevents a body shot from Deck.
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Deck.
Stricker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stricker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deck throws a punch but it's blocked by Stricker.
Deck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stricker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stricker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deck blocking some punches.
Deck cracks Stricker with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deck.
Deck avoiding damage as Stricker throws knees to the body.
Stricker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deck backwards.
Deck working aggressively here.
Deck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deck prevents a body shot from Stricker.
Stricker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Inspectah Deck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
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#
Deck misses with a double jab.
Deck lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Deck misses.
Stricker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stricker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stricker missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deck throwing a counter right hand but Stricker manages to avoid it.
Stricker throws a big shot that misses.
Deck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stricker manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Deck clinches with his opponent.
Stricker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deck's elbow.
Stricker scores with a shot to the side of Deck's head.
Deck working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deck.
Inspectah Deck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stricker working aggressively here.
Deck looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Deck.
Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Deck.
Stricker blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stricker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Stricker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stricker.
Stricker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stricker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deck tries to work over Stricker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stricker lands an uppercut.
Deck can't find room to land a body shot as Stricker controls the action.
Deck has a couple of punches blocked by Stricker.
Stricker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stricker lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stricker.
Deck blocks an elbow strike.
Stricker blocks an uppercut.
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stricker throws an elbow but it misses.
Deck leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Stricker. #T2#
Stricker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Deck lands with a short shot to the head.
Deck blocking some punches.
Deck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stricker lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stricker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Deck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strickers head.
Stricker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stricker misses with an elbow over the top.
Deck swings wildly with an uppercut but Stricker uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Deck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deck misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Deck fails to land.
Deck dodges an elbow strike from Stricker.
Deck tries to stall but Stricker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stricker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stricker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Deck blocking some punches.
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 Inspectah Deck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
That's time! Deck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stricker thuds a left hand into Deck's body.
Steve Stricker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Deck moves into the clinch.
Stricker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
Deck working aggressively here.
Deck swings wildly with an uppercut but Stricker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stricker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deck blocks the elbow strike.
Stricker swings wildly with an uppercut but Deck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stricker takes a shot to the head.
Deck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stricker lands with a right to the head.
Deck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stricker tries to throw a body punch but Deck avoids it by throwing Stricker back against the ropes.
Stricker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deck taking a breather.
Deck blocks a body shot from Stricker. #T1#
Deck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strickers head.
Stricker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stricker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stricker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stricker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deck.
A head punch on the inside from Stricker fails to land.
Stricker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stricker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deck.
Stricker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stricker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Stricker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stricker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stricker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stricker misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Stricker. #T2#
A short left from Stricker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deck blocks the elbow strike.
Deck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deck blocks a body shot from Stricker.
Deck working aggressively here.
A short right from Stricker on the inside.
Stricker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stricker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stricker.
Stricker scores with a shot to the side of Deck's head.
Stricker lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stricker.
Stricker tries a body shot but Deck blocks it.
Stricker lands a left hand.
Stricker lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stricker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stricker misses with an elbow over the top.
Stricker throws a punch but it's blocked by Deck.
Stricker missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Stricker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deck 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inspectah Deck!

Inspectah Deck 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.

 

Event: K-1 Round 5 Szczęsny vs Deck     
Date:   Mar 30, 2018
#R1#
Szczęsny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Deck is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Deck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Szczęsny wants to slow Deck down by chopping away at his legs.
Deck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Szczęsny throws a front kick aimed at Deck's knee but Deck avoids it well.
Szczęsny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deck under the eye.
Krzysztof Szczęsny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Szczęsny to score with a decent uppercut.
Szczęsny throws a jab when Deck was well out of range.
Deck throws a series of strikes that have Szczęsny backpedaling.
Szczęsny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczęsny.
Deck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Szczęsny fakes the leg kick and cracks Deck in the body.
Szczęsny lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny lands a nice hook to Deck's body. Deck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Szczęsny feints and then cracks Deck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deck down. #T1#
Szczęsny throws the kick towards the body but Deck avoids it.
Deck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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.
Szczęsny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Szczęsny.
Deck looks winded!
Szczęsny throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Szczęsny lands a jab to Deck's midsection.
Szczęsny fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Szczęsny thuds a left hand into Deck's body.
Szczęsny scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Inspectah Deck has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Szczęsny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deck takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Szczęsny feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deck's calf.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Deck was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Szczęsny dips to his left and cracks Deck with an uppercut!
Szczęsny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deck wants to counter the offense by Szczęsny and move into the clinch position.
Szczęsny takes a swing at Deck's ribcage but misses.
Deck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Szczęsny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deck on the side of the head.
Szczęsny lands a nice hook to Deck's body. Deck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Szczęsny lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szczęsny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Szczęsny tests Deck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inspectah Deck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Szczęsny pushes Deck away with a front kick.
Szczęsny fakes the leg kick and cracks Deck in the body.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Szczęsny lands a front kick to the face, that drops Deck to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Deck drops his guard momentarily, allowing Szczęsny to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Deck! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Szczęsny takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Krzysztof Szczęsny!
Krzysztof Szczęsny is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Krzysztof Szczęsny thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: KOFC 77 - Deck vs Force     
Date:   Dec 10, 2017
#R1#
Force tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from Force.
Deck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Deck.
Deck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Force throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deck moves away from the strike by Force.
Force with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Deck there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Force lands a body shot.
Force looks to land a left hand but Deck moved out of range nicely.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
Force fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Deck on the side of the head.
Deck throws a leg kick but Force checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Force lands with a good body shot.
Deck connects with a leg kick. Force looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Force.
Force blocks a leg kick.
Deck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Force connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deck scrambles back to his feet.
Deck throws a sloppy head kick and Force moves out of range easily.
Deck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deck misses with a straight right.
Force looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.#T1#
Force throws a looping overhand right but Deck ducks down to avoid it.
Force misses with a straight right.
Deck feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Force stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deck.
Inspectah Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Deck looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Force misses with a looping right.
Force cracks the inside of Deck's front leg.
Force throws out a leg kick but Deck moves out of range and Force only half commits.
Force jabs Deck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A cross from Deck lands.
Force lands with a shot to the body.
Force misses with a looping right.
Deck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Force.
Deck throws a good cross that connects.
Force fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Deck on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Force takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deck looks for the body kick but Force saw that one coming.
Deck looks to land a right hand but Force moved out of range.
Deck slips a jab from Force.
Deck throws a head kick that misses.
Force jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Deck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Force under the eye.
Deck moves out of range of the strikes.
Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deck.
A little feinted left hand from Deck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Deck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deck.
A low kick from Deck misses
and Force counters with a straight right hand.
Force takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Deck checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Force misses with a hook. Deck ducked under it nicely.
Force throws a leg kick but Deck checks it.
Force throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Deck tried to counter with a leg kick but Force avoided it.
Force lands with a straight right. Deck didn't see that one coming.
Deck throws a leg kick but Force moved away.
Force throws a jab when Deck was well out of range.
Force listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Deck stuns Force with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Deck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deck blocks a low kick nicely.
Deck moves out of range as Force strikes.
Deck throws a leg kick but Force sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Force now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Jab by Force.
Force misses with a low kick.
Force misses with an uppercut.
Deck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deck.
Force's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deck under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Deck. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deck.
Deck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Force throws out the jab.
Force throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Deck misses with a low kick.
Force looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deck scores with a hook.
Deck fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Deck throws a hook to the side of Force's head but Force sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck slips under a jab from Force.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Deck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Force jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deck sizes up Force with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Force ducks under a wild hook from Deck.#T4#
Force drops his hands momentarily and Deck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Force keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Deck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Force misses.
Deck misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Deck.
Deck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Force misses its intended target.
Force checks a leg kick.
Force throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Force swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Force takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deck throws a looping overhand right but Force ducks down to avoid it.
Force blocks a head kick by Deck.
Force misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deck defending well as Force loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Deck, right into the meat.
Force connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deck. Deck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Deck cracks Force with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Inspectah Deck 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#
Force throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
Deck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Force's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Force. Deck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Force connects with a body shot that sends Deck's belly button to the back.
Force connects with a solid leg kick.
Deck throws a leg kick but Force sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mase Force seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Force in his tracks.
Force scores with a sloppy right hand. Deck should have avoided that one.
Force throws an overhand right that lands on Deck's shoulder, as Deck tries to avoid the shot.
Force blocks a jab.
Deck scores with a head kick. Force tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Deck misses with a shot to the body
and Force counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deck checks a leg kick.
As Force backs away, Deck returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by Deck. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Deck.
Force throws the left hand but Deck avoids the punch easily.
Deck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Force. Force circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Force misses the target.
A jab lands there for Force.
Deck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Deck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Force.
Force swings for the body but Deck moves out of range.
Deck scores with a nice strike.
Force avoids the head kick by Deck.
Force jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deck quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big right from Force misses.
Deck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Deck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Deck.
A slow jab from Force misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Deck.
Deck is looking to score with low kicks.
Deck is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Deck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Force on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deck. Deck obviously looking to wear him down.
Deck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Force.
Force throws a quick inside leg kick.
Deck 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Force throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Deck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Force's head.
Deck cracks Force with a right hand to the side of the head.
Force checks the leg kick.
That kick from Deck tenderised Force's leg. Force is trying to keep his angry face on.
Force throws a shot from downtown. Deck moves away and avoids it.
Deck connects with a solid leg kick.
Force misses with a looping right.
Force paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Deck throws a leg kick but Force checks it.
Force throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deck connects with a jab.
Force throws a shot from downtown. Deck moves away and avoids it.
Force misses with a hook.
Deck is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Deck throws a lazy right hand but Force sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Deck tenderised Force's leg. Force is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Force.
An inside leg kick lands from Deck. #T3#
A big left from Force misses.
Deck half committed to a counter leg kick.
Deck thows a body kick. Force tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Force avoids the body shot from Deck.
Deck backing away here, and Force unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Deck works Force's body with a nice hook.
Force is breathing heavily.
Deck lands a high kick!
Force lands a jab to Deck's midsection.
Deck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Force.
Deck scores with a leg kick.
Force throws a hook to the side of Deck's head but Deck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck lands a glancing blow to the side of Force's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Force blocks the leg kick.
Force throws a leg kick but Deck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Deck throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Force.
Deck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Force.
Deck lands with an uppercut that bounces Force off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Deck drops Force with a beautiful combination! Force stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Deck is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Force is rocked!
Force has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deck.
Force is still on wobbly legs! Can Deck finish him?
Force has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Force.
Force seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Force throws the left hand but Deck avoids the punch easily.
Deck throws a head kick that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Force might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Deck has got the better of the exchanges.
Force stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deck.
The crowd cheers as Deck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Force doesn't seem phased though.
Deck moves out of range as Force strikes.
Deck missing with a left hand there. Force was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Deck defending well as Force loads up on a big left hand.
Deck is looking to chop away at Force's legs.
Force cracks a nice hook into Deck's ribs.
Deck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Force with a jab.
Force tries to move into range but Deck moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Force misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Force dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deck. That did some damage!
Deck misses with a looping left.
Force missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Force is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inspectah Deck dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Deck! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Inspectah Deck!
Inspectah Deck bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: KOFC 75 - Cheek vs Menger 2     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017
#R1#
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a wild body kick that Deck sees coming a mile off.
McGobblecock, Jr. lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deck circles away quickly and effectively.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Deck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deck finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Deck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deck lands an overhand right.
McGobblecock, Jr. slips a jab from Deck.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Deck backs up against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Deck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Deck throws a push kick but McGobblecock, Jr. slaps the foot to one side.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a decent looking hook.
Deck lands a right hook to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Deck lands the left hand.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Deck misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. with a nice cross.
McGobblecock, Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****AXE PACK***** in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Deck moves forwards but McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocking some punches.
Deck misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Deck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deck throws a body shot but no joy.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deck.
Deck throws out a loose jab but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGobblecock, Jr. fires out a quick counter leg kick but Deck just manages to avoid it.
Deck jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#
It looks like BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has been cut.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.
Deck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGobblecock, Jr. finds it's way round the side to connect with Deck's head.
Deck throws out a loose jab but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to clinch but Deck is avoiding it.
McGobblecock, Jr. stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deck.
Deck looks to land a left hand but McGobblecock, Jr. moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Deck misses.
Good exchange - McGobblecock, Jr. coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGobblecock, Jr. cracks Deck with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. defending well as Deck loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Deck throws a head kick but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to counter by clinching up but Deck breaks away and moves out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
McGobblecock, Jr. feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Deck misses with a leg kick
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters with a head kick. That will keep Deck thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A bone on bone clash there as McGobblecock, Jr. blocks the leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Deck manages to circle out of the way.
That kick from Deck tenderised McGobblecock, Jr.'s leg. McGobblecock, Jr. is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deck throws a right hand that misses
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deck moves out of range of the body kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
Deck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab, jab by McGobblecock, Jr. - just one landing.
Deck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deck misses with a hook.#CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. struggles to land a body shot inside as Deck controls his hands.
Deck misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Deck. #BC2#
Deck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGobblecock, Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a hook. Deck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Deck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGobblecock, Jr..
Deck scores with a kick to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. is breathing heavily.
Deck slips a straight right by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deck lands with a straight right. McGobblecock, Jr. didn't see that one coming.
McGobblecock, Jr. cracks Deck with an open hand slap.
Deck throws an overhand right that lands on McGobblecock, Jr.'s shoulder, as McGobblecock, Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
Deck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Deck avoids it by throwing McGobblecock, Jr. back against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a body shot from Deck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deck.
McGobblecock, Jr. missing with knees to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Deck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deck throws a wild body kick that McGobblecock, Jr. sees coming a mile off.
Deck misses with a wild body shot.
Deck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGobblecock, Jr. looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deck pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGobblecock, Jr. is out of range and Deck settles back down.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a jab to the jaw.
Inspectah Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deck.
Deck is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGobblecock, Jr. with a body shot.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
Deck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Deck.
Deck jabs McGobblecock, Jr. to the body, keeping him at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deck tries to land a leg kick but McGobblecock, Jr. saw it coming and moves away.
Deck scores with a jab to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a head kick by Deck. #KD2#
Deck lands a big head kick that sends McGobblecock, Jr. tumbling to the mat! Deck takes a step backwards and waves McGobblecock, Jr. back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
McGobblecock, Jr. is rocked!
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks the body kick.
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.
The cut man is working on BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Deck throws a combination that misses
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. rushes Deck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Deck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a low kick nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to counter by clinching up but Deck breaks away and moves out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice jab there from McGobblecock, Jr.. #CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. darts in and clinches Deck up against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice elbow.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a knee to the head but Deck blocks with his arms.
Deck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deck.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Deck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Deck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGobblecock, Jr. with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGobblecock, Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Deck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deck lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Deck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGobblecock, Jr. thuds a left hand into Deck's body.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGobblecock, Jr. there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh McGobblecock, Jr. is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGobblecock, Jr. seems to have got his legs back now.
Inspectah Deck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deck misses with a hook
letting McGobblecock, Jr. counter with a right hand. #CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. clinches with his opponent.
Deck prevents a body shot from McGobblecock, Jr..
Deck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGobblecock, Jr.s head.
Deck presses McGobblecock, Jr. against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deck has a couple of punches blocked by McGobblecock, Jr..
Deck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Deck avoids it by throwing McGobblecock, Jr. back against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. prevents a body shot from Deck. #BC2#
Deck breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGobblecock, Jr.'s hands.
A leg kick checked by McGobblecock, Jr..
Deck throws a right hand that misses
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT#
It looks like Inspectah Deck has been cut.#T2#
Deck throws a head kick but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range.
Deck blocks the body kick.
Deck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGobblecock, Jr. lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a good cross that connects.
Deck scoring well with a low kick there.
Deck connects with a leg kick. McGobblecock, Jr. looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s cut is getting worse.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGobblecock, Jr. looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deck is trying to counter with his kicks.#KD2#
Deck drops McGobblecock, Jr. with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McGobblecock, Jr. looks back up at him and smiles so Deck waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McGobblecock, Jr. defending well as Deck loads up on a big left hand.
BOOM! Deck lands a beautiful left hook that drops McGobblecock, Jr.. McGobblecock, Jr. tries to recover but Deck is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McGobblecock, Jr. lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspectah Deck!
Inspectah Deck decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: FC 154:Black Death     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Deck finds it's way through Frost's defenses.
Frost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deck can pounce on him.
Frost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deck connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frost scrambles back to his feet.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deck.
Deck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frost cracks Deck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Deck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Inspectah Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Deck uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Frost checks a leg kick.
Deck has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Donk. Frost catches Deck right on the button with a cross.
Deck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost.
A low kick from Deck is predictable there
and Frost counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost wants to clinch up but Deck keeps it at a distance.
Deck avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deck misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deck pushes Frost away with a front kick.
Frost cracks Deck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Inspectah Deck has been cut.
Frost staying out of range there.
Frost throws a big counter combination but Deck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Deck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Frost on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deck misses with a left hand
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Deck throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Frost misses the target.
Deck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frost can pounce on him.
A low kick from Frost is predictable there
and Deck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deck throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost wants to slow Deck down by chopping away at his legs.
Deck takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Frost.
Frost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deck misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deck.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Deck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Deck misses with a shot to the body
and Frost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deck.
Deck misses with a body shot.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Frost blocks the low kick.
Frost checks a leg kick nicely.
And Frost counters with a quick kick to the body but Deck blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Frost. Deck shrugs it off though.
Deck throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deck looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
A slow jab from Deck misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Frost has managed to clinch.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deck blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inspectah Deck's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Frost scores with a jab.
Frost needs to keep his hands up - Deck had a free shot at his head there.
Deck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Frost.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deck.
Frost lands a slapping body shot.
Deck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frost counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Deck in a clinch.
Deck trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Deck into the ropes.
Deck has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Frost tries to work over Deck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost tries a body shot but Deck blocks it.
Frost lands an elbow just above Deck 's eye.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deck backwards. #T1#
Deck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost blocking some punches.
Frost lands a nice elbow.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Deck on the inside.
Frost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deck.
Deck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deck tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Deck back against the ropes.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
Deck takes an elbow to the temple.
Deck is breathing heavily.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Deck throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Deck controls the action.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Decks head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab. #T2#
Frost scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Frost.
Frost cracks Deck with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Deck is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Deck is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Deck could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Deacon Frost!
Our winner, Deacon Frost, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Inspectah Deck had this to say: 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

 

Event: FC 151:Legendary!     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Suri avoids the body shot from Deck.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suri!
Deck lands with a kick to the ribs.
Suri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Suri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suri 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.
A left lands for Deck.
A jab from Deck misses.
Deck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Deck misses with a straight right.
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Deck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Suri.
Suri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Deck has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Deck connects with a crisp jab.
Deck throws a leg kick but Suri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Deck throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Deck loads up on a big right hand but Suri slips the punch.
Suri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Inspectah Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Deck misses its intended target.
Suri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suri slips a straight right by Deck.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suri.
Deck throws a series of punches but Suri avoids them all with ease.
Suri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deck.
Deck backing away here, and Suri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Suri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suri misses with a body kick.
Suri lands with an uppercut that bounces Deck off the ropes and back into range.
Deck misses with a shot to the body
and Suri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Inspectah Deck has been cut.
Suri misses with a series of wild punches.
Deck takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Deck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suri was well out of range. Poor timing from Deck.
Suri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suri throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suri flicks out a counter leg kick but Deck steps away.#T2#
Suri throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Suri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suri cracks the inside of Deck's front leg.
Suri sizes up Deck with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suri scores with a sloppy right hand. Deck should have avoided that one.
Suri scores with the left hand. Deck knows he should have avoided that one.
Deck connects with a crisp jab.
Suri blocks a leg kick.
Suri scores with a shot to the body.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Suri is out of range.
Suri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
Suri defending well as Deck loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Deck checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Deck misses the target.
Suri lands a really nice looking cross but Deck seems unphased.
Suri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Deck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sher Shah Suri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inspectah Deck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Suri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suri swats away the attempt to clinch by Deck.
Suri wants to slow Deck down by chopping away at his legs.
Suri walks into a left hand.
Suri scores with a nice head shot.#KD2#
Suri clips Deck with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Deck a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suri blocks a leg kick.
Suri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suri blocks a jab.
Suri blocks a jab.
Deck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suri.
Deck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suri. Suri obviously looking to wear him down.
Suri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Suri throws a leg kick but Deck moved away.
Suri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deck misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
Deck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suri misses with a wild combination.
Deck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deck misses the jab.
Deck throws a lazy right hand but Suri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suri throws a fast counter high kick but Deck manages to duck under it in time.
A swing and a miss from Deck.
Suri missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deck jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Deck wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Deck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Suri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deck's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suri.#ROC2#
Deck is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Deck. Beautiful body shot.
Suri throws a low kick, looking for Deck's leg but Deck calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Suri tests Deck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Deck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut there from Suri.
Sher Shah Suri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deck.
Deck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deck seems to have got his legs back now.
Suri closes the distance and lands a lead uppercut that stumbles Deck back against the ropes! Suri follows up with a jab and a huge straight right that knocks Deck out cold! What a finish! Suri looks absolutely delighted, as he should do! Congratulations that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sher Shah Suri!
A victorious Sher Shah Suri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Inspectah Deck was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

 

Event: FC 148     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Deck cracks the inside of Cirkovic's front leg.
Cirkovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deck. Deck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Deck throws a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head but Cirkovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck looks to land a combination but Cirkovic avoids it well.
Cirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Deck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cirkovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Deck misses with a left hand
and Cirkovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Inspectah Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Deck.
A lazy left from Deck finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck throws a hook but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Deck circles away.
Deck throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Cirkovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deck backwards. #BC2#
Deck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Deck 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.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deck misses with a combination
and Cirkovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deck's knee momentarily.
Cirkovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cirkovic slips under a jab from Deck.#T1#
Deck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic walks into a stiff left hand from Deck.
Deck throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirkovic. That's going to slow Deck down.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Cirkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Deck moves out of range easily.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cirkovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Deck takes a step back to recover.
Deck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deck throws out a loose jab but Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deck.#T2#
Cirkovic moves out of range of the body kick from Deck.
Deck swings widly with a right hand
and Cirkovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deck walks into a straight right hand from Cirkovic.
Deck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cirkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Deck moves out of range of the body kick from Cirkovic.
Deck 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.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.
Cirkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deck can pounce on him.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deck loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Cirkovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Deck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up.
Deck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Deck throws a poor cross that misses
and Cirkovic counters with a solid body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Deck takes a swing at Cirkovic's ribcage but misses.
Deck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cirkovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cirkovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deck throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
Deck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cirkovic momentarily.
Deck misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deck throws out the jab.
Cirkovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cirkovic staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Cirkovic misses its target.
A big left from Deck misses.
Cirkovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Inspectah Deck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deck doesn't seem bothered though.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deck.
Deck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cirkovic throws a low kick, looking for Deck's leg but Deck calmly moves out of range.
Deck is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Deck looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range. #T1#
Cirkovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Deck throws a nice looking combination but Cirkovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cirkovic jabs at Deck's body.
Deck throws a jab when Cirkovic was well out of range.
Cirkovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic tries to land a front kick but Deck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic ducks right into an uppercut from Deck.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Deck strikes.
Deck misses with a hook.
As Deck tries to get set, Cirkovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Deck manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirkovic scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Deck's leg. Deck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Deck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cirkovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deck throws a low kick but Cirkovic moves out of range easily.
Cirkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Cirkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Deck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cirkovic, right into the meat.
Cirkovic moves away from the strike by Deck.
Cirkovic misses with a looping right.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Deck misses with a left hand
and Cirkovic counters with a nice body kick.
Jab from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
Cirkovic is looking to land body kicks.
Deck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cirkovic misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Cirkovic lands a body shot.
Cirkovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deck looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Deck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cirkovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deck.
Cirkovic slips a jab from Deck.
Deck misses with a looping right.
Cirkovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deck.
A little jabbing left from Deck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cirkovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Deck's leg. Deck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cirkovic scores with a nice strike.
Cirkovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Deck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deck misses with an uppercut.
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!
Deck misses the jab.
Deck slips a jab and a cross from Cirkovic. #T1#
Nice body kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cirkovic lands a really nice looking cross but Deck seems unphased.
Deck throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Cirkovic needs to keep his hands up - Deck had a free shot at his head there.
Cirkovic avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Cirkovic moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Deck misses with a straight right.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up but Deck circles away and keeps his distance.
Deck misses with an uppercut
and Cirkovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deck has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cirkovic.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cirkovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Deck has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Deck and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Deck keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Cirkovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Deck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Deck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deck throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Deck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Deck throws a poor cross that misses
and Cirkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deck digs a good body shot into Cirkovic's ribs.
Cirkovic loads up on a big right hand but Deck slips the punch.
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cirkovic motions for Deck to come forward. Cirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Deck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
Cirkovic tried to score with a low kick but Deck checks it.
Deck connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Inspectah Deck just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Cirkovic.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Deck misses with a wild body shot.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deck.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Cirkovic tries to counter by clinching up but Deck breaks away and moves out of range.
Cirkovic works the jab nicely.
Deck looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deck.
Cirkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirkovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cirkovic swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Deck counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck throws a body shot but no joy.
Deck throws a right hand that misses
and Cirkovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Cirkovic lands with a right hand.
Cirkovic moves away from the strike by Deck.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deck misses with a leg kick
and Cirkovic counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Cirkovic lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circling - Deck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic moves in looking to clinch but Deck pushes him off.
Cirkovic misses with a looping right.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deck's hands.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deck dips to his left and cracks Cirkovic with an uppercut!
Cirkovic misses with a low kick.
Deck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cirkovic thows a leg kick but Deck checks it
and Deck counters with a straight right hand.
Deck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Deck.
Deck lands a nice looking body shot.
Deck dodges the punch combination from Cirkovic. #T2#
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Deck's front leg but catches the back leg as Deck tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck looks to land a left hand but Cirkovic moved out of range nicely.
Cirkovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cirkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cirkovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cirkovic wants to clinch up but Deck keeps it at a distance.
Deck tries to land a leg kick but Cirkovic saw it coming and moves away.
Deck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Deck checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Deck throws a lazy uppercut
and Cirkovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Deck misses.
Deck throws a low kick, looking for Cirkovic's leg but Cirkovic calmly moves out of range.
Deck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Deck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cirkovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Inspectah Deck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Deck throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Deck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cirkovic doesn't seem phased though.
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deck's calf.
Deck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cirkovic avoids the body shot from Deck.
A little feinted left hand from Cirkovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cirkovic lands with a right hand.
Deck misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cirkovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Deck misses with a looping right.
Cirkovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Deck throws a lazy uppercut
and Cirkovic counters with a left to the body.
Deck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck checks a leg kick.
Deck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirkovic. That's going to slow Deck down.
Deck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Deck takes a step back to recover.
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Deck should have avoided that one.
Cirkovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Deck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deck throws a wild body kick that Cirkovic sees coming a mile off.
As Deck backs away, Cirkovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cirkovic.
Deck misses with an uppercut.
Deck throws a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic scores with a shot to the body.
Cirkovic throws a solid leg kick but Deck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cirkovic.
A head kick misses from Cirkovic.
Decent striking displayed by Deck there.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck slips a jab from Cirkovic.
Deck throws out a counter right but Cirkovic avoids it with no problem.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deck.
Deck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Deck fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cirkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cirkovic tries to work over Deck's front leg with a kick but Deck checks it.
Deck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cirkovic motions for Deck to come forward. Cirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deck throws a hook but Cirkovic blocks it.
Deck throws a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Deck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cirkovic lands a nice shot that snaps Deck's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Cirkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cirkovic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Milovan Cirkovic!

Milovan Cirkovic retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Milovan Cirkovic thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Inspectah Deck spoke after the fight, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

 

Event: FC PPV 2     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Deck takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong moves out of range as Deck throws a body kick.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Deck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spong on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Deck is looking to counter punch.
Spong throws a front kick aimed at Deck's knee but Deck avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Deck. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Deck tenderised Spong's leg. Spong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Deck throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Deck misses the target.
Spong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deck.
Deck misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deck motions for Spong to come forward. Deck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Deck's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Deck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong tries to clinch there but Deck circles away. #T1#
Deck misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Spong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Deck lands a body shot.
Deck lands with a cross.
Deck throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Spong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spong lands a right hook to the body.
Deck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spong can pounce on him.
Spong takes a swing at Deck's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Deck.
A jab lands there for Deck.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range. #CL2#
Spong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Deck misses.
It seemed like Spong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deck takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Spong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spong throws a right and a left that Deck avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deck.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Deck throws a low kick but Spong moves out of range easily.
Deck takes one on the button.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Deck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deck cracks Spong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deck throws a right hand that misses
and Spong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Deck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deck lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Deck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong walks into a left hand.
Deck jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Deck lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inspectah Deck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Spong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Deck's corner calls for a 1-2. Deck obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Deck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deck just misses with a punch to the body.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Deck misses with a body kick.
Inspectah Deck is winning the standup battle so far.
Deck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Deck misses the jab.
Spong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deck.
Spong moves out of range as Deck strikes.
Deck sets himself, and Spong steps forward looking for the clinch! Deck avoids it this time.
Deck throws a right hand that misses
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong moves away from the strike by Deck.
Deck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong throws the left hand but Deck avoids the punch easily.
Spong throws out a leg kick but Deck moves out of range and Spong only half commits.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.#T1#
Spong moves away from the strike by Deck.
Spong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
Deck throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong lands a front kick.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Deck's head but Deck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Deck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deck cracks Spong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spong lands a jab to the nose.
Deck misses with an uppercut.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spong.
Deck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong throws out a leg kick but Deck moves out of range and Spong only half commits.
Deck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Deck swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deck throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Deck instigates a clinch.
Deck managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Deck managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong blocks a body shot from Deck. #BC#
Deck breaks the clinch.
Deck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
Deck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
A jab from Deck misses.
Deck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deck throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong scores with a jab. Deck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spong works Deck's body with a nice hook.
Deck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deck thumps Spong with a low kick.
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spong swings for the body but Deck moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alistair Spong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Deck scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Deck there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong lands a lovely overhand right.
Spong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Deck.
Deck moves out of range of the strikes.
Deck connects with a looping right hand.
Deck moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Deck moves out of range easily.
Deck walks into a jab.
Deck does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Deck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Deck throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Deck lands with a good body shot.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Deck throws a big shot that misses.
Deck misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Spong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deck swings widly with a right hand
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deck loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Deck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Deck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong works over Deck's head and body with a nice combination.
Donk. Deck catches Spong right on the button with a cross.
Deck misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Spong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Spong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deck throws a hook but Spong blocks it.#KD#
Spong ducks into a a hook from Deck 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!
Deck misses with a wild body shot.
Deck moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpong.
Deck scores with a hook to the body. Spong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Deck is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Deck. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Deck throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Deck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Spong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Deck lands a nice shot to the body.
Deck throws a push kick but Spong slaps the foot to one side.
Spong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Deck cracks a nice hook into Spong's ribs.
Deck throws a chopping leg kick but Spong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Deck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Deck scores with a big combo that sends Spong crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Spong flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Deck jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspectah Deck!
A very excited looking Inspectah Deck rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Alistair Spong spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, got caught napping.'.

 

Event: FC Wednesday Night Fights 5     
Date:   Mar 22, 2017
#R1#
Deck looks to throw the jab but Tiberio is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Deck
and Tiberio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good work by Deck as he checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deck.
Deck scores with the left hand. Tiberio knows he should have avoided that one.
Deck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Tiberio.
Tiberio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deck. Deck obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiberio thumps Deck with a low kick.
Deck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiberio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tiberio throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Deck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiberio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Deck on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tiberio to score with a decent uppercut.
Deck cracks a nice hook into Tiberio's ribs.
Tiberio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deck throws a low kick but Tiberio moves out of range easily.
Tiberio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiberio is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Deck rushes Tiberio and presses him up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Tiberio scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Tiberio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deck connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Tiberio misses.
Deck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Deck misses the target.
Tiberio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiberio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Deck throws a jab when Tiberio was well out of range.
Good work by Deck as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Deck does it's job there.
Tiberio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Deck. That one must have hurt.
Tiberio walks into a straight right hand from Deck.
Deck swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiberio.
Deck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tiberio's head.#ROC#
Tiberio is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiberio connects with a crisp jab.
Tiberio is still on wobbly legs! Can Deck finish him?
Deck throws a lazy right hand but Tiberio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiberio seems to have recovered his senses.
Tiberio throws a sloppy head kick and Deck moves out of range easily.
Tiberio throws a series of punches but Deck moves out of range.
Deck chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
That kick from Deck tenderised Tiberio's leg. Tiberio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tiberio walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Deck! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Inspectah Deck!
Inspectah Deck bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: FC:Wednesday Night Fights 3     
Date:   Feb 08, 2017
#R1#
Deck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny connects with a nice looking jab.
Inspectah Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny throws a shot from downtown. Deck moves away and avoids it.
Deck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Deck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny lands with a good body shot.
Deck checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Szczęsny looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deck.
Deck loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deck.
Szczęsny went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Szczęsny scores with a jab. Deck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Deck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deck throws a push kick but Szczęsny slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Deck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deck checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deck throws a lazy body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Deck misses with a left hand
and Szczęsny counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deck dips to his left and cracks Szczęsny with an uppercut!
Szczęsny lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Deck.
Szczęsny lands a jab to Deck's midsection.
Deck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick which misses Deck's front leg but catches the back leg as Deck tries to avoid it.
Szczęsny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny feints and then cracks Deck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deck down.
Deck has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Deck sizes up Szczęsny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deck throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szczęsny moves forwards but Deck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Deck. Szczęsny shrugs it off though. #T2#
Szczęsny misses with a body kick.
Szczęsny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Szczęsny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the body kick from Deck.
Deck lands a head shot.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Deck misses.
Deck misses with a body kick.
Deck throws a lazy uppercut
and Deck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Szczęsny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Szczęsny.
Deck throws a body kick that misses.
Deck lands a jab to the head.
A cross from Szczęsny lands.#KD2#
Deck connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Szczęsny onto his butt! Szczęsny bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deck.
Szczęsny appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny digs a good hook to Deck's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Inspectah Deck should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Deck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Szczęsny lands a left hand.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deck. #BC#
Szczęsny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deck misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Deck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Inspectah Deck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deck checks a leg kick.
Deck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Deck.
Deck scores with a jab to the jaw.
Deck tries to clinch but Szczęsny moves away
and Szczęsny counters with a nice leg kick.
Deck moves out of range of the body kick.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.
Deck punishes Szczęsny's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Szczęsny momentarily.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny. #T1#
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Szczęsny throws a low kick, looking for Deck's leg but Deck calmly moves out of range.
Szczęsny sets himself, and Deck steps forward looking for the clinch! Szczęsny avoids it this time.#KD2#
Deck connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Szczęsny onto his butt! Szczęsny bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC2#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Deck scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Szczęsny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deck connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Szczęsny's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Szczęsny - 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 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Inspectah Deck!
A less than humble Inspectah Deck misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Krzysztof Szczęsny spoke after the fight, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.

 

Event: AD403: Patience is key     
Date:   Dec 21, 2016
#R1#
Deck misses the shot to the body.
Deck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Deck lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Achilles Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Deck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
A good leg kick by Deck.
Deck slips under a jab from Jones.
Deck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deck misses with a body kick.
Deck lands a nice shot to the body.
Deck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Deck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deck avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Deck dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Deck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Achilles Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deck lands a head shot.
A big right from Deck misses.
Jones counters with a body kick.
Jab from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Deck drops Jones with a naaaaasty hook - Jones is in real trouble here! Deck dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspectah Deck!
In his post fight interview, Inspectah Deck started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: AD398: Seventh of Forty-fifth     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunkin.
Dunkin misses with a wild body shot.
Dunkin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dunkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deck's head.
Deck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dunkin dips to his left and cracks Deck with an uppercut!
Deck misses with a jab to the body
and Dunkin counters with a nice body kick.
Deck looks winded!
Dunkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Inspectah Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dunkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Deck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dunkin.
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!
Deck throws a lazy right hand but Dunkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deck moves out of range of the body kick from Dunkin.
Deck connects with an inside leg kick.
Deck slips a jab from Dunkin.
Deck staying out of range there.
Dunkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deck to score with a decent uppercut.
Dunkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Deck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunkin.
Dunkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Deck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dunkin at a distance.
Dunkin looks to throw the jab but Deck is out of range.
Deck scores with a push kick.
Dunkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dunkin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Deck tries to land a front kick but Dunkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dunkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dunkin throws a leg kick which misses Deck's front leg but catches the back leg as Deck tries to avoid it.
Deck blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Deck misses.
Deck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunkin manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunkin throws a leg kick which misses Deck's front leg but catches the back leg as Deck tries to avoid it.
Dunkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dunkin throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Dunkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Deck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deck throws a push kick but Dunkin slaps the foot to one side.
Dunkin scores with a head kick. Deck tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dunkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Deck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Dunkin.
Deck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Deck.
Deck throws a body punch but Dunkin moves out of range.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Dunkin.
Deck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dunkin needs to keep his hands up - Deck had a free shot at his head there.
Dunkin throws a shot from downtown. Deck moves away and avoids it.
Dunkin throws a big shot that misses.
Deck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunkin. #T3#
Deck lunges at Dunkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dunkin's hand.
Dunkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deck.
Dunkin scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Inspectah Deck has been cut.
A big right from Deck misses.
A slow jab from Dunkin misses its intended target.
Dunkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Deck lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dunkin throws the left hand but Deck avoids the punch easily.
Dunkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deck connects with a right hand. Dunkin shakes it off.
Nice shot lands for Deck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunkin loads up on a big right hand but Deck slips the punch.
A head kick from Deck lands but Dunkin takes it in his stride.
Deck scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Dunkin.
Dunkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Jab from Deck.
A slapping leg kick lands for Deck.
Dunkin throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Deck with a nice cross.
Deck throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Dunkin is rocked!
Dunkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Deck swings widly with a right hand
and Dunkin counters with a straight right hand.
Deck blocks a jab.
And Deck responds with a good body kick, but Dunkin manages to step out the way in time.
Deck throws a leg kick but Dunkin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Deck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dunkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deck throws the kick towards the body but Dunkin avoids it.
Deck attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunkin works Deck's body with a nice hook.
Deck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dunkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Deck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deck misses with a hook. Dunkin ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Ray Dunkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inspectah Deck's cut.
That's time! Dunkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Deck throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deck.
Dunkin throws a leg kick but Deck moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunkin.
Dunkin lands a jab to the nose.
Deck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dunkin has time to react.
Dunkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deck moves out of range as Dunkin throws a body kick.
Deck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dunkin looks for the body kick but Deck saw that one coming.
Deck jabs Dunkin right on the nose. Dunkin blinks but takes it well.
Deck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dunkin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Deck misses with a lunging right hand
and Dunkin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunkin. Deck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deck staying out of range there.
Deck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Deck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Dunkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Deck throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Deck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dunkin. Dunkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Deck moves away from the strike by Dunkin.
Dunkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Deck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunkin moves out of range as Deck strikes.
Deck keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Deck is looking to chop away at Dunkin's legs.
Deck throws out a leg kick but Dunkin moves out of range and Deck only half commits.
Dunkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Deck off the cage and back into range.
Dunkin misses with a body kick.
Dunkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Deck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dunkin on the side of the head.
Deck slips a straight right by Dunkin.
Good work by Deck as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunkin misses the target.
A big right from Dunkin misses. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dunkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deck.
Dunkin digs a good body shot into Deck's ribs.
Dunkin throws out a loose jab but Deck uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Deck misses.
Dunkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunkin moves forwards but Deck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dunkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deck misses the shot to the body.
Deck staying out of range there.
Deck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deck walks into a left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dunkin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Deck - the referee stops the clock and Dunkin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Deck. Dunkin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Deck tests Dunkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Deck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dunkin throws a low kick but Deck moves out of range easily.
Dunkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dunkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Deck.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Dunkin.
Deck misses with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deck, as that shot connected.
Deck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deck throws a low kick but Dunkin moves out of range easily.
Dunkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dunkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dunkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck connects with a crisp jab.
Deck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dunkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deck digs a good body shot into Dunkin's ribs.
Deck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dunkin under the eye.#T4#
Deck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dunkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Dunkin looks to throw the jab but Deck is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Deck's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Dunkin. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Dunkin misses.
Deck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunkin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Deck and Dunkin goes tumbling to the canvas! Deck follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Oh Dunkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deck lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dunkin quite badly. Dunkin pulls Deck in close trying to recover. Deck postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dunkin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dunkin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspectah Deck!
Inspectah Deck 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.
In defeat, Alvin Ray Dunkin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I came into the fight with a good game plan and it didn't work so I will go back to the drawing board.'.

 

Event: AD392: Proof of treasure     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Deck misses with the combination.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
D Amato ducks under a wild hook from Deck.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Deck moved out of range nicely.
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.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
D Amato lands a nice hook to Deck's body. Deck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deck misses the body punch
and D Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato throws a series of punches but Deck avoids them all with ease.
D Amato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deck misses with a combination
letting D Amato counter with a right hand.
D Amato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
D Amato looks to land a combination but Deck avoids it well.
Deck throws a right and a left that D Amato avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Deck gets a clinch. #T1#
Deck scores with a shoulder strike.
D Amato tries to work over Deck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
D Amato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deck's elbow.
Deck lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Deck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
D Amato cracks a nice hook into Deck's ribs.
Deck scores with a jab to the jaw.
D Amato misses with a left hand
and Deck counters with a nice uppercut.
D Amato displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Deck thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. D Amato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and D Amato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deck scrambles back to his feet.
D Amato misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Deck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michael D Amato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
D Amato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deck.
D Amato moves out of range as Deck strikes.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
Deck wants to counter the offense by D Amato and move into the clinch position.
D Amato lands a nice shot that snaps Deck's head back.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Deck slips the punch.
Deck with the counter takedown but D Amato avoids it easily.
D Amato with a nice cross.
Deck lands with a straight right. D Amato didn't see that one coming.
Deck lands a leg kick that knocks D Amato off balance momentarily.
Deck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deck misses with a looping right.
Deck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Deck throws the left hand but D Amato avoids the punch easily.
D Amato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deck.
Deck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
D Amato misses with the combination.
Deck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Deck.
D Amato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deck connects with a nice looking jab.
Deck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Deck misses with a double jab.
Donk. Deck catches D Amato right on the button with a cross.
Inspectah Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Deck's head but Deck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck misses with a low kick.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
Deck is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Deck takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck throws a body punch but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deck scores with a kick to the body.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Deck moves into the clinch.
D Amato misses with a hook to the ribs.
D Amato misses with a body punch.
Deck scores with a shot to the side of D Amato's head.
D Amato lands with a light punch inside.
D Amato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Deck or not.
D Amato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
D Amato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deck backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from D Amato.
D Amato lands a nice uppercut.
Deck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Deck.
Deck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
D Amato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
D Amato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
D Amato jabs Deck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
D Amato misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Deck.
Deck tries to clinch but fails miserably
and D Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
D Amato swings for the body but Deck moves out of range.
Deck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Deck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
Deck misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck lands a nice shot that snaps D Amato's head back.
Deck moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato swings for the body but Deck moves out of range.
D Amato throws a series of punches but Deck avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Deck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. D Amato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
D Amato has control of Deck's left arm, preventing Deck from doing any damage.
D Amato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deck chips away with some ground and pound.
D Amato looking to control.
Deck postures up in D Amato's guard and throws a big left but D Amato blocks it.
Deck throws a strike but D Amato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Deck has a closed guard, preventing D Amato from standing up.
Deck pulls D Amato in close to prevent any damage.
Deck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deck looking for a sweep. Not yet Deck, not yet. #T2#
D Amato has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Deck is proving hard to escape from.
D Amato won't allow Deck to sweep him here.
D Amato wants to stand and escape but instead Deck has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Deck stands and throws D Amato's legs to the side, diving into side control.
D Amato on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
D Amato parries the strikes from Deck easily there. Deck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable D Amato to escape.
D Amato is trying to control Deck's posture but Deck avoids it.
I wouldn't like to be where D Amato is right now. #T3#
D Amato can't do much from the bottom here.
Deck lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Deck in side control lands a decent elbow.
D Amato is not content to let Deck control the position.
You can see the frustration on D Amato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
D Amato is not content to let Deck control the position.
D Amato is trying to control Deck's posture but Deck avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deck throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Deck scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at D Amato to see if he's OK.
D Amato wants to control but Deck postures up.
D Amato tries to improve position but can't.
D Amato wants to control but Deck postures up.
Deck throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Deck working away.
Deck is looking to take a break and control but D Amato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on D Amato's face as Deck controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inspectah Deck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
D Amato misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from D Amato.
Deck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deck throws a hook but D Amato blocks it.
Deck with a nice cross.
D Amato walks into a jab.
Deck misses with a leg kick.
Deck looks to land a right hand but D Amato moved out of range.
Deck is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from D Amato does it's job there.
D Amato throws a hook but Deck blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato needs to keep his hands up - Deck had a free shot at his head there.
Deck misses with an uppercut. D Amato saw that one coming.
D Amato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Deck misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
A slow jab from Deck misses its intended target.
D Amato throws a poor cross that misses
and Deck counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
D Amato misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Deck moves into the clinch.
D Amato gets through Deck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
D Amato tries to work over Deck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Deck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
D Amato slips a straight right by Deck.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deck.
Deck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
D Amato misses with a few strikes there.
Deck throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
D Amato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deck throws a leg kick which misses D Amato's front leg but catches the back leg as D Amato tries to avoid it.
D Amato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
D Amato throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Deck finds it's way through D Amato's defenses.
D Amato lands a glancing blow to the side of Deck's head.
D Amato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from D Amato misses.
Deck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed D Amato momentarily.
Deck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deck with a jab.
Deck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Deck scores with a sloppy right hand. D Amato should have avoided that one.
Deck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by D Amato.
D Amato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the body from D Amato misses
letting Deck counter with a right hand.
Deck throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
D Amato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
D Amato connects with a nice looking jab.
D Amato throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Deck steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from D Amato.
Deck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deck connects with a leg kick. D Amato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
D Amato tries to keep at a distance but Deck has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for D Amato.
Deck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
D Amato lands an uppercut.
D Amato wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deck has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from D Amato.
A nice right hand lands inside from D Amato.
Michael D Amato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
D Amato lands a body shot.
Deck has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
D Amato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Decks head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato tries to throw a body punch but Deck avoids it by throwing D Amato back against the cage. #T4#
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deck backwards.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
D Amato lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from D Amato.
Deck blocking some punches.
D Amato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
D Amato lands a nice uppercut.
D Amato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Deck or not.
D Amato lands a body shot.
D Amato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Deck or not.
A short right from D Amato on the inside.
D Amato lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for D Amato.
D Amato scores with a shot to the side of Deck's head.
D Amato tries to work over Deck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from D Amato as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Michael D Amato did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
D Amato lands a lovely overhand right.
Deck misses with a looping left.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deck.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Deck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deck fakes the leg kick and cracks D Amato in the body.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Deck is looking to land body kicks.
Inspectah Deck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by D Amato.
D Amato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Deck! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato misses with a double jab.
A combination from D Amato does no damage.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deck.
D Amato lands a glancing blow to the side of Deck's head.
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Deck is out of range. #T1#
D Amato misses with a hook
and Deck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
D Amato blocks the body kick.
D Amato blocks the body kick.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.
D Amato throws the left hand but Deck avoids the punch easily.
D Amato misses with a straight right.
Deck goes for a double leg but D Amato avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as D Amato continues to drive forward.
D Amato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
D Amato misses with a wild combination.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.
D Amato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
D Amato throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Deck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Deck slips the punch.
Deck slips a jab from D Amato.
Deck lands with a kick to the ribs.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deck.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deck scores with a hook to the body. D Amato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deck is looking to chop away at D Amato's legs.
Deck throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
D Amato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Deck does no damage.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Deck manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for D Amato.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Deck misses with a body kick.
D Amato defending well as Deck loads up on a big left hand.
Deck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deck tries to counter by closing the distance.
D Amato avoids the head kick by Deck.
Deck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
D Amato appears to be looking for a big counter.
D Amato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deck.
Deck slips under a jab from D Amato.
Deck looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
Deck appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
D Amato scores with a nice strike.
D Amato shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Deck eats them both and turns towards D Amato to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Deck misses with a hook
and Deck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Deck scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Deck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling D Amato to score with a decent uppercut.
Deck throws a solid leg kick but D Amato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deck.
D Amato moves away from the strike by Deck.
Deck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Deck misses with an uppercut
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Deck lands.
Deck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Deck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
Some wild striking there from Deck.
Deck throws a body kick that misses.
Deck missing with a left hand there. D Amato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Deck misses with a two punch combination.
Deck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deck.
D Amato's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deck under the eye.
Deck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
D Amato scores with a body shot.
D Amato scores with a nice strike.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Deck's head but Deck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck is looking for the big counter here.
D Amato misses with an uppercut
and Deck counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from D Amato misses.
D Amato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Deck looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deck lands a leg kick that knocks D Amato off balance momentarily.#T1#
Deck lands a nice leg kick that just misses D Amato's sensitive parts.
D Amato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deck throws a poor cross that misses
and D Amato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
D Amato blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and D Amato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
D Amato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deck.
Deck slips a jab and a cross from D Amato.
D Amato thuds a left hand into Deck's body.
D Amato misses the jab.
Deck swings for the body but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
D Amato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Deck saw that one coming.
Deck avoids the body shot from D Amato.
Inspectah Deck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
D Amato walks into a stiff left hand from Deck.
D Amato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Deck looking to score a takedown here. D Amato is defending well but Deck drives through and ends up in D Amato's guard.
Deck throws a big elbow that misses.
Inspectah Deck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
D Amato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
D Amato trying to control the position. #T3#
Deck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deck keeps trying to improve his position.
D Amato is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
D Amato trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deck misses with a low kick.
D Amato lands a jab to the head.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Deck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from D Amato misses.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Deck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
D Amato cracks Deck with a good jab.
Deck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D Amato moves away.
Deck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
Deck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract D Amato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Deck staying out of range there.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deck throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Inspectah Deck.
I think D Amato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michael D Amato!

Michael D Amato retains his light heavyweight title!
Michael D Amato took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'M.D.A what else is there to say !'.
In defeat, Inspectah Deck stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

 

Event: AD387: China's Baby Boom     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
Mytilinaios moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
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! #SUB#
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. #SU#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2#
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!#TD#
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.#SUB#
Mytilinaios is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB#
Mytilinaios seems to be working for a kimura but Deck defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Deck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
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.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Mytilinaios drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deck dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T3#
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.#REVR#
Deck is trying to control the position but Mytilinaios postures up. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

 

Event: EFFA 172     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1#
Deck scores with a hook.
Tiberio lands a head shot.
Deck lands a really nice looking cross but Tiberio seems unphased.
Deck misses with a hook.
Tiberio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tiberio's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiberio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tiberio with a nice cross.
Tiberio throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiberio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Deck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiberio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deck throws a leg kick but Tiberio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tiberio lands with an uppercut that bounces Deck off the ropes and back into range.
Tiberio throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
An attempted straight right counter from Deck misses the target.
Tiberio tries to land a leg kick but Deck saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Deck, right into the meat.
Deck moves away from the strike by Tiberio.
Tiberio throws a leg kick which misses Deck's front leg but catches the back leg as Deck tries to avoid it.
Deck misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Deck misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiberio throws out a counter right but Deck avoids it with no problem.
Deck throws a head kick that misses.
Tiberio throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Tiberio takes a swing at Deck's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Deck.
Good work by Tiberio as he checks the leg kick.
Tiberio counters with a body kick.
Tiberio misses with a body shot.
Tiberio lands a head shot.
Tiberio throws a wild body kick that Deck sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiberio. That's going to slow Deck down.
Deck slips a straight right by Tiberio.
Tiberio looks to land a body kick but Deck moved away.
Tiberio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've been informed that Tiberio 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.
Deck misses with a hook. Tiberio ducked under it nicely.
Tiberio throws a leg kick that misses.
Deck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Deck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck misses with a few strikes there.
Tiberio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tiberio lands with an uppercut that bounces Deck off the ropes and back into range.
Tiberio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiberio blocks a head kick by Deck.
Deck lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Deck.
Tiberio throws a front kick aimed at Deck's knee but Deck avoids it well.
Tiberio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Deck is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Tiberio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deck throws an off balance right hand
and Tiberio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Tiberio misses.
Tiberio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deck lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Deck wants to slow Tiberio down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiberio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Deck moves into range and connects with a jab.
Deck misses with an uppercut.
Tiberio lands with a nice body kick.
Tiberio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tiberio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiberio moves out of range of the body kick.
Deck slips a jab from Tiberio.
Tiberio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Deck missing with a left hand there. Tiberio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Tiberio misses.
Tiberio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deck.
Tiberio misses with a kick to the body
letting Deck counter with a right hand.
Tiberio takes a swing at Deck's ribcage but misses.
Tiberio connects with an inside leg kick.
Deck attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Deck scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiberio lands a glancing blow to the side of Deck's head.
Tiberio lands a jab to the nose.
Deck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tiberio throws a hook but Deck blocks it.
Deck misses with an uppercut. Tiberio saw that one coming.
Tiberio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Deck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tiberio is out of range.
Tiberio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Deck.
Tiberio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Deck half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tiberio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deck finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiberio's head.
Tiberio throws a hook to the side of Deck's head but Deck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deck throws out a powerful jab.
Tiberio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deck on the side of the head.
Deck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Deck. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Tiberio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tiberio needs to keep his hands up - Deck had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Inspectah Deck will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Deck walks into a straight right hand from Tiberio.
Deck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiberio.
Tiberio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valmir Tiberio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiberio ducks under a wild hook from Deck.
Deck misses the shot to the body.
Tiberio connects with a solid leg kick.
Deck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Deck misses with a looping left.
Tiberio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Deck works Tiberio's body with a nice hook.
Tiberio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deck.
Tiberio dips to his left and cracks Deck with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck slips a straight right by Tiberio.
Deck appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Deck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiberio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deck scrambles back to his feet.
Deck swings for the body but Tiberio moves out of range.
Tiberio lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deck misses with a low kick. #T1#
Tiberio misses with a wild body shot.
Deck misses with a low kick.
Tiberio with a jab.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Tiberio.
Tiberio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deck.
Tiberio throws out a counter right but Deck avoids it with no problem.
Deck misses with the combination.
Deck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tiberio counters with a nice uppercut.
Deck has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tiberio.
Deck keeps Tiberio at a distance using the push kick.
Tiberio ducks under a wild hook from Deck.
Tiberio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
Tiberio scores with a spinning back kick!
Deck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tiberio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tiberio throws out a counter right but Deck avoids it with no problem.
Tiberio checks a leg kick.
Tiberio loads up on a big right hand but Deck slips the punch.#T2#
Deck lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiberio throws a head kick that misses.
Deck is looking for a counter combo.
Deck misses with a two punch combination.
Deck is looking to chop away at Tiberio's legs.
Tiberio thuds a left hand into Deck's body.
Tiberio misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Deck.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiberio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tiberio tries a quick counter leg kick but Deck is wise to it.
Deck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Deck avoids the body shot from Tiberio.
Tiberio throws out a loose jab but Deck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiberio.
Crunch! Deck slams his shin into Tiberio's torso.
Deck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiberio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Deck scores with a sloppy right hand. Tiberio should have avoided that one. #T3#
Tiberio scores with a shot to the body.
Deck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiberio tries to land a leg kick but Deck saw it coming and moves away.
A solid body kick from Deck.
Tiberio avoids the head kick by Deck.
Tiberio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tiberio misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Tiberio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deck throws a big shot that misses.
Tiberio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deck finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiberio's head.
Tiberio ducks under a wild hook from Deck.
Tiberio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deck.
Deck misses with a low kick.
Deck thuds his right hand into Tiberio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tiberio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tiberio cracks Deck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Tiberio throws a shot from downtown. Deck moves away and avoids it.
Deck moves out of range as Tiberio throws a body kick.
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!
Tiberio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deck.
Tiberio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deck connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tiberio scrambles back to his feet.
Deck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiberio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Deck throws a body kick that misses.
Deck just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiberio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tiberio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Deck avoids the body shot from Tiberio.
Deck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Deck has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tiberio.
Tiberio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tiberio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Deck has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Deck and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valmir Tiberio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Tiberio throws an overhand right that lands on Deck's shoulder, as Deck tries to avoid the shot.
Tiberio slips under a jab from Deck.
Deck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tiberio's sensitive parts.
Tiberio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Deck misses with the combination.
Tiberio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Deck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice jab there from Deck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiberio ducks under a wild hook from Deck.
Tiberio feints and then cracks Deck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deck down.
Deck throws a poor cross that misses
and Deck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deck throws a big shot that misses.
Deck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Tiberio connects with the punch.
Deck misses with an uppercut. Tiberio saw that one coming.
Tiberio slips a straight right by Deck.
Deck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Deck misses its intended target.
Tiberio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiberio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tiberio misses with a body shot.
Deck loads up on a big right hand but Tiberio slips the punch.
A low kick from Deck misses
and Tiberio counters with a nice leg kick.
Deck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiberio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiberio throws a wild body kick that Deck sees coming a mile off.
Tiberio misses with a body shot.
Tiberio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Deck takes a step back to recover.
Tiberio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Tiberio scores with the left hand. Deck knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiberio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deck. Deck obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deck.
Tiberio connects with a right hand. Deck shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Deck. Those never looked like landing.
Deck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiberio manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Tiberio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tiberio misses with a lunging right hand
and Deck counters with a nice body shot.
Deck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tiberio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiberio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tiberio checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Tiberio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiberio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deck scores with a body shot.
Tiberio misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Deck connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiberio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deck.
Deck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tiberio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Deck looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Deck connects with a solid leg kick.
Deck wants to land a leg kick but Tiberio is out of range.
Deck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deck lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tiberio throws a solid leg kick but Deck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiberio.
A lazy left from Tiberio finds it's target.
Deck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiberio. That did some damage!
Deck tries a low kick but Tiberio avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Tiberio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid body kick from Tiberio. #T4#
Tiberio throws the kick towards the body but Deck avoids it.
Deck misses with an uppercut
and Tiberio counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Tiberio - just one landing.
Deck plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tiberio cracks Deck with an open hand slap.
Deck swings for the body but Tiberio moves out of range.
Tiberio is looking to land body kicks.
Deck looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deck.
Tiberio thumps Deck with a low kick.
Tiberio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tiberio throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Tiberio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiberio misses the shot to the body.
Deck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiberio scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiberio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Valmir Tiberio just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Deck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Deck throws a solid leg kick but Tiberio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deck.
Nice defenses there by Tiberio.
Deck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiberio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Deck throws a big shot that misses.
Tiberio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deck will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Deck walks into a stiff left hand from Tiberio.
Tiberio lands a lovely overhand right.
Tiberio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiberio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiberio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tiberio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiberio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Deck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tiberio blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Deck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiberio.
Tiberio misses with a wild body shot.
Tiberio misses with a looping right.
Tiberio blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiberio.
Deck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deck throws a chopping leg kick but Tiberio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Deck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Tiberio.
Deck throws a leg kick but Tiberio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Deck throws a lazy right hand but Tiberio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Tiberio as he connects with a hook.
Tiberio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deck's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiberio. Deck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiberio moves out of range as Deck throws a body kick. #T2#
Tiberio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiberio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Deck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tiberio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Deck throws a lazy right hand but Tiberio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiberio 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.
Tiberio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiberio can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Deck!
Deck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiberio.
Deck blocks a jab.
Tiberio looks to throw a body kick
and Deck counters with a low kick, right behind Tiberio 's knee.
Tiberio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deck.#T3#
Tiberio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Deck avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deck misses with a hook to the body
and Tiberio counters with a nice body kick.
Deck cracks the inside of Tiberio's front leg.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tiberio.
Deck misses with a kick to the body
and Tiberio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tiberio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Deck takes a step back to recover.
Tiberio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiberio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
Deck does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Deck drops his hands momentarily and Tiberio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiberio connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Tiberio.#T4#
Deck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Deck moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiberio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiberio sizes up Deck with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Deck.
Tiberio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
Deck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiberio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tiberio throws a low kick but Deck avoids it.
Tiberio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tiberio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiberio checks a low kick from Deck.
Tiberio misses with a body kick.
Deck tried to score with a low kick but Tiberio checks it.
Tiberio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Deck feints and then cracks Tiberio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tiberio down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valmir Tiberio dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tiberio misses with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tiberio.
Tiberio throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiberio throws a wild body kick that Deck sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Deck wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Deck.
Tiberio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Deck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Deck checks a low kick from Tiberio.
Deck swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiberio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
Deck fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiberio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiberio is looking to land body kicks.
Deck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deck misses with a body kick.
Tiberio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deck misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiberio counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Deck thows a leg kick but Tiberio checks it
letting Tiberio counter with a right hand.
Tiberio throws a poor cross that misses
and Deck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deck misses the shot to the body.
Deck wants to slow Tiberio down by chopping away at his legs.
Deck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deck is looking for a counter combo.
Deck misses with a body kick.
Deck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tiberio counters with an outside leg kick.
Tiberio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Deck slips under a jab from Tiberio.
Tiberio throws a looping overhand right but Deck ducks down to avoid it.
Tiberio moves out of range of the leg kick from Deck.
Tiberio misses with an uppercut.
Tiberio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deck.
Tiberio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiberio wants to slow Deck down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Deck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tiberio misses with a low kick.
Deck blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tiberio checks a leg kick.
Deck moves out of range of the body kick from Tiberio.
Deck is looking for a counter combo.
Tiberio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deck.
Tiberio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiberio tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Deck tries to land a leg kick but Tiberio saw it coming and moves away.
Deck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiberio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tiberio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiberio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiberio.
Tiberio throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Tiberio digs a good body shot into Deck's ribs.
Deck checks a leg kick nicely.
Deck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tiberio thumps Deck with a low kick.
Good work by Tiberio as he checks the leg kick.
Tiberio slips a straight right by Deck.
Deck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deck looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tiberio throws a wild body kick that Deck sees coming a mile off.
Deck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiberio scores with a punch to the head.
Tiberio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tiberio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deck. That did some damage!
A cross from Deck lands.
Tiberio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Tiberio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiberio throws the kick towards the body but Deck avoids it.
Deck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Deck throws a big shot that misses.
Tiberio throws a hook but Deck blocks it.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Tiberio is out of range.
Deck misses the shot to the body.
Deck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deck misses with a wild body shot.
Deck scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Deck.
Deck moves out of range as Tiberio strikes.
Deck throws a shot from downtown. Tiberio moves away and avoids it.
Deck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiberio manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valmir Tiberio.
Well Tiberio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valmir Tiberio!

Valmir Tiberio is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Valmir Tiberio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Inspectah Deck was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

 

Event: EFFA 170     
Date:   Jul 16, 2016
#R1#
Deck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Deck tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Deck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiberio.
Tiberio throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Deck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tiberio.
Deck misses with a looping left.
Tiberio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tiberio feints and then cracks Deck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deck down.
Tiberio is looking to chop away at Deck's legs.
Tiberio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deck throws out the jab.
Deck lands a high kick!
Tiberio moves out of range of the body kick from Deck.
Tiberio is trying to counter with his kicks.
Deck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiberio looks to throw the jab but Deck is out of range.
Deck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Tiberio misses.
Tiberio ducks under a wild hook from Deck.
Tiberio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deck. Deck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tiberio avoids the body shot from Deck.
Tiberio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tiberio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deck throws a jab when Tiberio was well out of range.#T1#
A jab from Deck does it's job there.
Tiberio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiberio.
Deck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tiberio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Deck makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tiberio really felt that one!
A jab from Deck finds it's way through Tiberio's defenses.
Tiberio misses with a low kick.
Tiberio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Inspectah Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tiberio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
Tiberio's coach down at Globo Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tiberio's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Deck displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiberio walks into a jab.
Deck looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiberio is just out of range.
Deck throws a low kick but Tiberio avoids it.
Tiberio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiberio.
Tiberio misses with a left hand
and Deck counters with a nice uppercut.
Deck tests Tiberio's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Tiberio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deck swings for the body but Tiberio moves out of range.
Deck digs a good body shot into Tiberio's ribs.
Deck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tiberio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deck dips to his left and cracks Tiberio with an uppercut!
Deck dips to his left and cracks Tiberio with an uppercut!
Tiberio checks a leg kick.
Deck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiberio throws a body shot but no joy.
Deck seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiberio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tiberio throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Deck counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Tiberio goes down! Will Tiberio beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Deck throws a push kick but Tiberio slaps the foot to one side.
Deck misses with a hook to the body
enabling Tiberio to counter with a crisp jab.
Deck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tiberio scores with a punch to the head.
Deck misses the shot to the body.
Tiberio throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Deck counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Deck. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Tiberio fails to land.
Deck misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiberio.
Deck tries to work over Tiberio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deck is working Tiberio over against the ropes.
Deck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiberio backwards.
Deck misses with a punch to the body.
Deck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiberio lands with a light punch inside.
Deck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiberio is working Deck over against the ropes.
Tiberio blocking some punches.
Tiberio throws a punch but it's blocked by Deck.
Tiberio lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deck.
Deck swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiberio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiberio tries to break the clinch but Deck is controlling the position. #T4#
Deck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiberio's elbow.
Deck has a couple of punches blocked by Tiberio.
Tiberio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Deck breaks from the clinch.
Deck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tiberio slips a straight right by Deck.
Deck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiberio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Deck jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiberio.
Deck throws a body kick that misses.
Good work by Deck as he checks the leg kick.
Deck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tiberio to score with a decent uppercut.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Tiberio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deck ducks right into an uppercut from Tiberio.
Tiberio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiberio lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Deck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inspectah Deck should take that round, based on the knockdown.
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#
Deck lands a leg kick that knocks Tiberio off balance momentarily.
Tiberio moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiberio throws a jab when Deck was well out of range.
Deck misses with a right hand
and Tiberio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deck thinking.
Deck throws an overhand right that lands on Tiberio's shoulder, as Tiberio tries to avoid the shot.
Tiberio throws out a counter right but Deck avoids it with no problem.
Tiberio misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Deck.
Deck just misses with a punch to the body.
Deck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiberio misses with a hook. Deck ducked under it nicely.
Deck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiberio can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Tiberio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck misses with a wild body shot.
Tiberio looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Deck darts in and clinches Tiberio up against the ropes.#BC2#
Tiberio breaks from the clinch.
Tiberio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Tiberio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Tiberio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick by Deck misses
enabling Tiberio to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Tiberio.
Deck scores with a hook to the body. Tiberio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tiberio moves out of range as Deck strikes.
Inspectah Deck is winning the standup battle so far.
Deck wants to clinch up but Tiberio keeps it at a distance.
Tiberio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tiberio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deck jabs at Tiberio's body.
Deck is looking to slow Tiberio down with leg kicks.
Tiberio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiberio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deck.
Deck tries to clinch but Tiberio is having none of it.
Tiberio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tiberio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiberio connects with a solid leg kick.
Deck motions for Tiberio to come forward. Deck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiberio just misses with a punch to the body.
Deck tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tiberio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiberio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deck. That did some damage!#T2#
Tiberio moves out of range of the strikes.
Deck takes a swing at Tiberio's ribcage but misses.
Tiberio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deck is looking to clinch.
Deck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiberio manages to avoid it.
Deck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tiberio in his tracks.
Tiberio ducks under a wild hook from Deck.
Tiberio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Deck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiberio has time to react.
Deck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiberio connects with a body shot that sends Deck's belly button to the back.
Deck misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiberio.
Good shot there by Tiberio.
Tiberio blocks the body kick.
Tiberio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deck loads up on a big right hand but Tiberio slips the punch.#T3#
Deck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiberio throws a jab when Deck was well out of range.
Tiberio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deck. That did some damage!
Tiberio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Deck, right into the meat.
Jab, jab by Deck - just one landing.
Tiberio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deck.
Nice defenses there by Tiberio.
Deck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tiberio looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Tiberio.
Deck jabs Tiberio right on the nose. Tiberio blinks but takes it well.
Deck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiberio's head backwards.
Deck throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiberio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Deck scores with a hook.
Deck tries to clinch but Tiberio is having none of it. #T4#
Deck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Deck misses with a looping right.
Deck throws a hook to the side of Tiberio's head but Tiberio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck throws an off balance right hand
and Tiberio counters with an outside leg kick.
Deck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiberio manages to avoid it.
Tiberio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Deck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiberio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tiberio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tiberio scores with a push kick.
Tiberio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deck. Deck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tiberio feints and then cracks Deck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deck down.
Tiberio throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiberio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deck misses with a looping left.
Deck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tiberio to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiberio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deck. That did some damage!
Deck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valmir Tiberio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Deck throws a big shot that misses.
Tiberio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tiberio connects with a body shot that sends Deck's belly button to the back.
Deck tests Tiberio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deck throws a right hand that misses
and Tiberio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deck connects with a right hand. Tiberio shakes it off.
Tiberio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deck looks to land a right hand but Tiberio moved out of range.
Tiberio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Tiberio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiberio cracks Deck with an open hand slap.
Deck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiberio.
Deck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tiberio's hands.
Tiberio thuds his right hand into Deck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiberio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tiberio lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiberio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deck on the side of the head.
Deck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiberio.
Tiberio thuds a left hand into Deck's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tiberio moves out of range as Deck strikes.
Tiberio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tiberio is looking to slow Deck down with leg kicks.
Deck throws a body shot but no joy.
Deck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiberio. Tiberio obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiberio slips under a jab.
Tiberio lands with a nice body punch.
Deck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tiberio moves out of range of the leg kick from Deck.
Tiberio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tiberio scores with a body shot.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiberio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiberio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiberio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Deck missing with a left hand there. Tiberio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Tiberio.
A big left from Tiberio misses.
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!
Tiberio lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Deck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiberio.
An inside leg kick lands from Deck.
Tiberio swings for the body but Deck moves out of range.
Deck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deck throws a body shot but no joy.
Deck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A leg kick checked by Deck.
Tiberio throws the kick towards the body but Deck avoids it.#CL#
Deck has Tiberio up against the ropes in a clinch.
Deck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Deck's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tiberio scores with a shot to the side of Deck's head.
Deck tries a body shot but Tiberio blocks it.
Deck taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiberio.
Tiberio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiberio doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Deck can't find room to land a body shot as Tiberio controls the action.
Tiberio throws a punch but it's blocked by Deck.
Deck can't find room to land a body shot as Tiberio controls the action.
A short right from Tiberio on the inside.
Deck working aggressively here.
Deck lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tiberio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Deck moves to clinch but Tiberio breaks away
and Tiberio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tiberio lands a lovely overhand right.
Tiberio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deck momentarily.
Tiberio throws a good cross that connects.
Deck wants to clinch but Tiberio slips to the side
and Tiberio counters with an inside leg kick.
Tiberio takes a swing at Deck's ribcage but misses.
Tiberio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deck throws out the jab.
Deck throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiberio counters with a low kick, right behind Deck 's knee. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deck looks to land a right hand but Tiberio moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Deck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tiberio stalks Deck and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Deck's face. Deck staggers backwards, shaken.
Tiberio lands a leg kick that knocks Deck off balance momentarily.
Tiberio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tiberio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deck.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Tiberio is out of range.
Tiberio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Deck walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tiberio.
Deck misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiberio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tiberio scores with a leg kick.
Deck tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tiberio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deck misses with a looping left.
A cross from Tiberio lands.
Tiberio throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Deck gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valmir Tiberio really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Deck throws out a loose jab but Tiberio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Tiberio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Deck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Tiberio.
Tiberio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deck. Deck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tiberio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Deck will feel that in the morning.
Deck connects with the punch.
Deck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tiberio.
Tiberio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiberio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Deck tries to clinch up.
Deck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deck.
Tiberio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Deck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tiberio.
Tiberio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Deck misses with a low kick.
Deck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiberio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiberio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Deck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deck throws out a loose jab but Tiberio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiberio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Deck needs to keep his hands up - Tiberio had a free shot at his head there.
Deck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Tiberio - just one landing.
Deck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiberio finds it's way round the side to connect with Deck's head.
Tiberio lands with a straight right. Deck didn't see that one coming.
Tiberio throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Deck.
Tiberio cracks Deck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Deck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiberio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Tiberio jabs Deck right on the nose. Deck blinks but takes it well.
Tiberio moves forwards but Deck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tiberio ducks under a wild hook from Deck.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tiberio!
Tiberio jabs at Deck's body.
Tiberio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Deck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiberio checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiberio. Deck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Deck connects with a single shot there.
Deck throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiberio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Deck instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiberio.
Deck struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiberio controls his hands.
Come on Deck - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Tiberio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deck misses with the head strike.
Tiberio lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tiberio. #BC2#
Tiberio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiberio lands a jab to Deck's midsection.
Tiberio swings for the body but Deck moves out of range.
Tiberio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tiberio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tiberio lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tiberio.
Nice uppercut there from Tiberio.
Tiberio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deck misses with a looping left.
Tiberio scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiberio keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Deck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiberio avoids the head kick by Deck.
Tiberio throws out a powerful jab.
Deck throws a hook but Tiberio blocks it.
Tiberio cracks the inside of Deck's front leg.
Deck throws out a loose jab but Tiberio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiberio misses.
Deck misses with a head kick.
Tiberio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiberio.
Deck scores with a head kick.
Deck looks to clinch
and Tiberio counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiberio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deck throws a looping overhand right but Tiberio ducks down to avoid it.
Tiberio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tiberio scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valmir Tiberio dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tiberio lands with a shot to the body.
Tiberio slips under a jab.
Tiberio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deck tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Tiberio to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiberio moves out of range as Deck strikes.
Tiberio avoids the head kick by Deck.
Deck will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Deck avoids a kick to the body.
Tiberio works Deck's body with a nice hook.
Deck scores with a nice strike.
Tiberio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiberio jabs at Deck's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tiberio, as that shot connected.
Deck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Tiberio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deck is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Tiberio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Deck.
Deck lunges at Tiberio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiberio's hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiberio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Deck stalks Tiberio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tiberio's face. Tiberio staggers backwards, shaken.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tiberio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deck's head.
Deck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deck throws a leg kick but Tiberio moved away.
Deck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiberio. Tiberio obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiberio punishes Deck's body with a nice straight punch.
Deck throws a combination that misses
and Tiberio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Tiberio does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiberio.
Tiberio throws a wild body kick that Deck sees coming a mile off.
That kick from Deck tenderised Tiberio's leg. Tiberio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tiberio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiberio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Tiberio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tiberio checks a leg kick.
Deck throws a solid leg kick but Tiberio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deck.
Tiberio lands a really nice looking cross but Deck seems unphased.
Deck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiberio momentarily.
Deck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deck defending well as Tiberio loads up on a big left hand.
Deck tries to clinch but Tiberio moves out of range. #CL#
Deck forces Tiberio back against the ropes and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Deck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tiberio misses with some punches.
Tiberio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiberio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiberio throws a head punch that misses.
Tiberio tries a body shot but Deck blocks it.
Inspectah Deck has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Tiberio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Tiberio connects with the punch.
Deck thumps Tiberio with a low kick.
Tiberio staying out of range there.
Deck throws a body punch but Tiberio moves out of range.
Deck throws a body punch but Tiberio moves out of range. #CL#
Deck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiberio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deck is leaning against Tiberio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tiberio misses with the head strike.
Tiberio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Tiberio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deck misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Tiberio - just one landing.
Deck misses with a right hand
and Tiberio counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tiberio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Deck has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Deck and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Deck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tiberio in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiberio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deck looks for the body kick but Tiberio saw that one coming.
Deck on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Deck lands a jab to the head.
Deck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tiberio swats away the attempt to clinch by Deck.
Deck wants to land a leg kick but Tiberio is out of range.
It seemed like Tiberio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tiberio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Deck takes one to the chin there.
Deck lands a really nice looking cross but Tiberio seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiberio jabs Deck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tiberio connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Deck rushes Tiberio and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Deck fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valmir Tiberio.
I think Tiberio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Inspectah Deck!

Inspectah Deck is the new light heavyweight champion!
Inspectah Deck 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.

 

Event: EFFA 165: HW Knockout Final     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Deck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Deck throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic scores with a push kick.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cirkovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Deck tenderised Cirkovic's leg. Cirkovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cirkovic 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 on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut.
Cirkovic throws a series of punches but Deck avoids them all with ease.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Deck seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirkovic digs a good hook to Deck's body.
Deck loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Inspectah Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deck tries to land a front kick but Cirkovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Cirkovic clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Cirkovic working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deck.
A right handed body shot lands from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deck lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Deck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deck lands a hook that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Cirkovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Deck. #BC#
Deck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cirkovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Deck's head. #CL2#
Deck tries to keep at a distance but Cirkovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cirkovic obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Deck fails to land.
Cirkovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deck gets through Cirkovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cirkovic lands a body punch. #T2#
Cirkovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deck backwards. #BC#
Deck manages to break the clinch.
Deck lands a jab to Cirkovic's midsection.
Deck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Deck throws a leg kick
and Cirkovic counters with a three punch combo that has Deck backing up. Deck nods at Cirkovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cirkovic missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deck misses with a body kick.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch but Cirkovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deck throws a front kick that sends Cirkovic stumbling back into the ropes.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
As Cirkovic tries to get set, Deck tries to push him back and clinch up but Cirkovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirkovic throws a push kick but Deck slaps the foot to one side.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cirkovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deck's calf.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Cirkovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deck avoids it.
Cirkovic digs a right hand into Deck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deck's gas tank.
Deck misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirkovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Deck fails to land.
Deck tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it.
Deck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deck blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Cirkovic.
Deck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Nice body punch from Deck - that landed with a thud.
Deck stalling.
Cirkovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cirkovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Deck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deck.
Deck working aggressively here.
Cirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deck misses with a body punch.
Deck tries to throw a body punch but Cirkovic avoids it by throwing Deck back against the ropes.
Cirkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Deck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deck lands a leg kick that knocks Cirkovic off balance momentarily.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Deck is looking to counter the offense by Cirkovic and move into the clinch.
Cirkovic throws a shot to the body.
Donk. Deck catches Cirkovic right on the button with a cross.
Deck sizes up Cirkovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic connects with a looping right hand.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deck.
Cirkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cirkovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deck scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Cirkovic wants to clinch up but Deck keeps it at a distance.
Deck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cirkovic's calf.
Nice defenses there by Deck.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirkovic. That's going to slow Deck down.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cirkovic lands a nice hook to Deck's body. Deck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cirkovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deck rather than just go for the knockout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cirkovic. Deck shrugs it off though.
Deck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch.
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Deck's leg. Deck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deck throws a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Deck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Deck misses with a hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Deck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cirkovic connects with a body shot.
Cirkovic slips a straight right by Deck.
Cirkovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deck's hands.
Deck checks a leg kick.
Deck blocks a leg kick.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Deck lands a jab to Cirkovic's midsection.
Deck lands with a slapping head kick.
Deck looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Cirkovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Deck is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Deck.
Deck misses with a low kick as Cirkovic jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Deck's front leg but catches the back leg as Deck tries to avoid it. #T3#
Cirkovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deck's sensitive parts.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deck.
Good leg kick by Cirkovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deck avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic scores with a nice right hand.
Deck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Deck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Deck misses.
Cirkovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Deck cracks Cirkovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Deck's ribs.
A low kick from Deck misses
enabling Cirkovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Deck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cirkovic blocks the body kick.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Deck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deck down.
Deck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cirkovic.
Deck throws a body shot but no joy.
Deck tries to land a front kick but Cirkovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Deck.
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deck's calf.
Nice defenses there by Deck.
Deck seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
Deck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cirkovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deck looks to land a left hand but Cirkovic moved out of range nicely.
Cirkovic wants to counter with a clinch but Deck pushes him away.
Deck blocks a head kick by Cirkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Deck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Deck throws a sloppy head kick and Cirkovic moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deck. That's going to slow Cirkovic down.
Deck throws a lazy right hand but Cirkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirkovic throws an overhand right that lands on Deck's shoulder, as Deck tries to avoid the shot.
Deck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cirkovic scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
Deck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deck wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck takes a swing at Cirkovic's ribcage but misses.
Deck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic cracks Deck with a good jab.
Good shot there by Deck.
Cirkovic missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Cirkovic scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Deck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cirkovic manages to circle out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Deck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirkovic throws an off balance right hand
and Deck counters with a nice uppercut.
Deck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cirkovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Deck pushes Cirkovic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cirkovic stalling in the clinch but Deck improves position.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deck avoids it.
Cirkovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Deck gets an underhook and turns Cirkovic into the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cirkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cirkovic's efforts to push away.
Cirkovic misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Deck avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes.
Deck's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Deck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cirkovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Cirkovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deck's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
Cirkovic trying to land knees to the body.
Cirkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cirkovic lands a nice knee to the body.
Cirkovic trying to land knees to the body.
Deck avoiding damage as Cirkovic throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Deck fails to land.
A short right from Deck on the inside.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cirkovic lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Deck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deck working aggressively here. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Deck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deck slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Deck breaks from the clinch.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Deck moves out of range.
Deck is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cirkovic.
Deck connects with the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cirkovic.
Deck throws a wild body kick that Cirkovic sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Deck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deck connects with a nice looking jab.
Cirkovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deck.#CL#
Deck closes the distance and clinches.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deck is defending well for now.
Cirkovic misses with a body punch.
Deck throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Deck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deck checks a leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck cracks Cirkovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Deck off balance momentarily.
Deck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Deck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
Cirkovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cirkovic throws a solid leg kick but Deck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cirkovic.
Deck avoids a kick to the body.
Cirkovic slips a jab from Deck.
Deck cracks Cirkovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deck jabs Cirkovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Milovan Cirkovic just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Cirkovic thumps Deck with a low kick.
Deck feints and then cracks Cirkovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cirkovic down.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cirkovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Cirkovic avoids the head kick by Deck.
Crunch! Cirkovic slams his shin into Deck's torso.
Deck fails to land with a series of punches.
Deck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Cirkovic misses.
Deck throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cirkovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Deck checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck is looking to score with low kicks.
Cirkovic looks to land a right hand but Deck moved out of range.
Cirkovic scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Cirkovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Deck is trying to force a seperation but Cirkovic has the dominant position.#T1#
Cirkovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Deck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Cirkovic.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Deck is trying to stall.
Deck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deck blocks an uppercut.
Cirkovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cirkovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Deck misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Cirkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Cirkovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cirkovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cirkovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deck delivers a nice body kick.
Cirkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Deck there.
Deck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck cracks Cirkovic with a good jab.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Cirkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deck can pounce on him.
Cirkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Deck circles away.
Deck swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Deck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Deck. #T3#
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Deck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic checks a low kick from Deck.
Deck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cirkovic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cirkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cirkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deck.
Deck throws a head kick but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Deck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cirkovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cirkovic, right into the meat.
Deck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
Cirkovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deck tries to clinch up.#T4#
Deck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Deck throws a series of punches but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Deck.
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!
Cirkovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deck defending well as Cirkovic loads up on a big left hand.
Deck throws a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head but Cirkovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Deck throws a low kick but Cirkovic moves out of range easily.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.#CL2#
Cirkovic forces Deck back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Deck manages to break the clinch.
Cirkovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cirkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Deck moves out of range easily.
Deck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cirkovic. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inspectah Deck had his way with Milovan Cirkovic in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deck. Deck obviously looking to wear him down.
Deck misses with a hook.
Cirkovic lands with a nice body kick.
Deck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut. Deck saw that one coming.
Cirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deck.
Cirkovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deck connects with an inside leg kick.
Cirkovic misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck misses with a looping right.
Deck will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Deck throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Deck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deck slips under a jab.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deck throws out the jab. #T1#
Deck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cirkovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Deck. Cirkovic shrugs it off though.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Deck throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Deck moves into the clinch successfully.
Cirkovic misses with the head strike.
Deck misses with a body punch.
Cirkovic lands an uppercut.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deck.
Deck managing to block the knees to the body from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deck is defending well for now.
Inspectah Deck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Deck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkovic is trying to stall.
Cirkovic stalling in the clinch but Deck improves position.
Deck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deck misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Deck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirkovic throws a solid leg kick but Deck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cirkovic.
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deck's calf.
Deck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cirkovic has time to react.
Cirkovic walks into a left hand.
Deck wants to slow Cirkovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Deck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Deck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Deck looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Deck misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deck lands with a nice body kick.
Deck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Deck lands with a right hand.
Cirkovic scores with a nice strike.
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deck connects with an inside leg kick.
Deck misses with a double jab
and Cirkovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Deck needs to keep his hands up - Cirkovic had a free shot at his head there.
Cirkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Deck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deck sets himself, and Cirkovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Deck avoids it this time.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic keeps Deck at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Deck.
Cirkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deck blocks a jab.
Cirkovic defending well as Deck loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deck checks a leg kick.
Deck moves out of range of the leg kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Deck strikes.
Cirkovic tries to counter with a clinch but Deck shakes him off and moves away.
Deck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cirkovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deck.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Inspectah Deck.
Well Cirkovic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic retains his light heavyweight title!
Milovan Cirkovic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Inspectah Deck spoke after the fight, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

 

Event: EVO 244: Frazier vs Maldini     
Date:   May 19, 2016
#R1#
Deck throws a body punch but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deck.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Kakoullis is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kakoullis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Deck there.
Kakoullis delivers a nice body kick.
Deck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Deck looks to land a body kick but Kakoullis moved away.
Deck cracks Kakoullis with a good jab.
Kakoullis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis looks to land a left hand but Deck moved out of range nicely.
Kakoullis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deck.
Deck misses with an uppercut. Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deck, as that shot connected.
Kakoullis takes a swing at Deck's ribcage but misses.
Kakoullis misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Kakoullis misses with a hook.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but Deck moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deck moves in looking to clinch but Kakoullis pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Kakoullis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kakoullis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kakoullis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Deck sees coming a mile off.
Kakoullis lands with a nice body punch.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kakoullis just misses with a punch to the body.
Deck just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Deck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick that misses.
Deck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deck throws a lazy right hand but Kakoullis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kakoullis misses the shot to the body.
Deck wants to counter the offense by Kakoullis and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Kakoullis moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Kakoullis misses.
Sotiris Kakoullis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck cracks the inside of Kakoullis's front leg.
Deck misses with a straight left.
Kakoullis connects with a body shot that sends Deck's belly button to the back.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deck works Kakoullis's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Deck misses.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Deck tries to counter it with a takedown but Kakoullis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A bone on bone clash there as Kakoullis blocks the leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Deck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Deck misses.
Deck throws a solid leg kick but Kakoullis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deck.
Kakoullis slips under a jab from Deck.
Deck shoots for a takedown but Kakoullis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kakoullis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Deck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kakoullis on the side of the head.
Deck misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Kakoullis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Deck moves out of range of the body kick.
Kakoullis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deck.
An attempted straight right counter from Kakoullis misses the target.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Kakoullis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. Deck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kakoullis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kakoullis lands with a kick to the temple. Deck shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Deck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Deck lands with a nice body punch.
Deck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Deck saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakoullis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kakoullis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Deck lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kakoullis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kakoullis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Deck cracks the inside of Kakoullis's front leg.
Kakoullis blocks a leg kick.
Deck delivers a nice body kick.
Deck throws a jab when Kakoullis was well out of range.
A combination from Deck does no damage.
Deck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kakoullis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Deck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Deck lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Kakoullis takes a swing at Deck's ribcage but misses.
Deck slips a jab and a cross from Kakoullis.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kakoullis.
Deck scores with a sloppy right hand. Kakoullis should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis lands a front kick.
Kakoullis misses the shot to the body.
Deck misses with a low kick.
Deck throws a leg kick but Kakoullis moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Kakoullis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Deck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kakoullis. That one must have hurt.
Deck scores with a body shot.
Deck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters circling a little - Kakoullis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis is looking to wear down Deck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kakoullis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Deck backs up against the cage.
Kakoullis is looking to land body kicks.
Deck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kakoullis finds it's way round the side to connect with Deck's head.
Deck shoots in for a takedown but Kakoullis shows good takedown defense.
Deck throws a wild body kick that Kakoullis sees coming a mile off.
Deck slips under a jab from Kakoullis.
Deck is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Deck thuds a left hand into Kakoullis's body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Deck might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kakoullis has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Deck blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Kakoullis scores with a leg kick.
Deck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kakoullis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Deck misses with a hook
and Kakoullis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kakoullis connects with a body shot that sends Deck's belly button to the back.
Kakoullis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Deck is able to avoid easily.
Kakoullis misses with a head kick.
Kakoullis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakoullis. Kakoullis obviously looking to wear him down.
Kakoullis misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Deck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deck scores with a nice strike.
Kakoullis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deck can do to turn this around?
Deck tries to land a leg kick but Kakoullis saw it coming and moves away.
Deck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deck throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kakoullis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Kakoullis tries to land a front kick but Deck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kakoullis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deck moves out of range of the body kick.
Kakoullis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deck slips under a jab from Kakoullis.
Deck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Deck looks to land a combination but Kakoullis avoids it well.
Deck tests Kakoullis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kakoullis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deck.
Deck looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
Kakoullis scores with a decent looking hook.
Sotiris Kakoullis is winning the standup battle so far.
Deck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Deck wants to counter the offense by Kakoullis and move into the clinch position.
Deck takes one on the button.
Kakoullis lands with a cross. #T3#
Deck scores with a sloppy right hand. Kakoullis should have avoided that one.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Deck throws a body punch but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis misses with a straight right.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Kakoullis.
Deck ducks right into an uppercut from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Deck lands a right hook to the body.
Deck misses with a lunging right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deck's knee momentarily.
Kakoullis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kakoullis. Deck shrugs it off though.
Deck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Deck throws a hook to the side of Kakoullis's head but Kakoullis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck blocks a leg kick.
Kakoullis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deck throws a solid leg kick but Kakoullis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deck.
Deck takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Deck misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis lands a head shot.
Kakoullis connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Deck misses.
Kakoullis scores with a spinning back kick!
Kakoullis fakes the leg kick and cracks Deck in the body.
Deck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deck moves into range and connects with a jab.
Deck scores with a jab to the head.
Kakoullis lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis defending well as Deck loads up on a big left hand.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
Deck has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kakoullis.
Good work by Kakoullis as he checks the leg kick.
Deck misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Kakoullis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Deck missing with a left hand there. Kakoullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
The fighters circling - Deck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kakoullis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kakoullis lands a nice hook to Deck's body. Deck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Deck has closed the distance and engaged Kakoullis in a clinch.
Deck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kakoullis or not. #BC2#
Deck manages to break the clinch.
Kakoullis works the jab nicely.
Kakoullis lands a nice shot that snaps Deck's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Kakoullis.
Deck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Deck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kakoullis pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Kakoullis throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Deck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Deck wants to control from the top but Kakoullis keeps moving.
Deck stands and throws Kakoullis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee asks Deck politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Deck prefers to stall for the moment though.
Deck is putting a hurting on Kakoullis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Deck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kakoullis down.
Kakoullis is trying to improve his position.
Deck is looking to take a break and control but Kakoullis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deck working away.#T2#
Deck slows the pace down.
Deck throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Deck trying to control the action but Kakoullis is working from the bottom.
Deck works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deck is trying to ground and pound but Kakoullis uses the momentary lack of control by Deck to regain half guard.
Kakoullis moves into full guard. #T3#
Deck wants to pass the guard but Kakoullis is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakoullis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deck.
Kakoullis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deck is looking to work some ground and pound but Kakoullis has wrist control.
Deck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Deck looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kakoullis lands a right hook to the body.
Deck avoids the head kick by Kakoullis. #T4#
A cross from Kakoullis lands.
Kakoullis throws an overhand right that lands on Deck's shoulder, as Deck tries to avoid the shot.
Kakoullis checks a low kick from Deck.
Deck wants to slow Kakoullis down by chopping away at his legs.
Kakoullis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakoullis throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
Kakoullis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Deck moves away from the strike by Kakoullis.
Deck throws a lazy uppercut
and Kakoullis counters with a body kick.
Kakoullis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kakoullis checks a low kick from Deck.
Kakoullis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deck takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Deck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakoullis. Kakoullis obviously looking to wear him down.
Deck slips a jab from Kakoullis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Kakoullis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sotiris Kakoullis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Kakoullis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Deck looks for the body kick but Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Kakoullis misses the jab.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick.
Kakoullis cracks the inside of Deck's front leg.
Deck throws a leg kick but Kakoullis moved away.
Kakoullis misses with a hook.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deck misses with a takedown attempt - Kakoullis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakoullis.
A swing and a miss from Deck.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
Deck checks a low kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kakoullis throws a head kick but Deck moves out of range.
Deck wants to counter the offense by Kakoullis and move into the clinch position.
Kakoullis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Deck has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kakoullis.
Deck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kakoullis - that will leave a mark!
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Deck tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Deck. That snapped Kakoullis's head back.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Deck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deck working some strikes from top position.
Deck distracts Kakoullis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Deck connects with a couple of short punches.
Deck tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakoullis is retaining full guard.
Deck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deck wants to control from the top but Kakoullis keeps moving.
Deck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Deck trying to control but Kakoullis is working from the bottom.
Deck passes into half guard.
Inspectah Deck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Deck there. #T3##SUB2#
Deck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kakoullis is just riding it out for now. Deck eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Deck is looking for a kimura here.
Kakoullis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Deck.
Deck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deck with a nice head shot there.
Deck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kakoullis's head.#CUT2#
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is getting worse.
Kakoullis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kakoullis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deck's guard. #REVR#
Deck is trying to hold Kakoullis in close to prevent damage but Kakoullis has managed to pass into half guard.
Deck is trying to maintain the position but Kakoullis is very close to passing his half guard.
Deck has his hands clasped together around Kakoullis's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sotiris Kakoullis had his way with Inspectah Deck in that round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Kakoullis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Kakoullis throws a low kick but Deck avoids it.
Kakoullis misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Deck counters by moving into the clinch.
Kakoullis lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deck.
Deck dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kakoullis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deck stalls.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Deck.
Deck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deck swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deck stalling against the cage.
Kakoullis is trying to force a seperation but Deck has the dominant position.#T1#
Kakoullis misses with some punches.
Deck throws a head punch that misses.
Kakoullis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kakoullis throws an elbow that misses.
Kakoullis wants to break free but Deck has control.
Deck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kakoullis tries a body shot but Deck blocks it.
Kakoullis struggles to land a body shot inside as Deck controls his hands.
Kakoullis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Deck to work. #BC#
Kakoullis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Deck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sotiris Kakoullis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Deck shoots for a double leg takedown but Kakoullis sprawls well. He's pushed Deck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice body punch from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Deck.
Kakoullis throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Kakoullis throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Deck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kakoullis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Deck leaning his opponent against the cage.
Deck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kakoullis backwards.
Deck working aggressively here.
Deck lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Deck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deck tries to throw a body punch but Kakoullis avoids it by throwing Deck back against the cage.
Deck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deck. #BC#
Kakoullis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deck lands a nice looking body kick.
Deck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deck.#CL2#
Deck takes the fight into the clinch.
Inspectah Deck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Deck throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Deck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kakoullis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deck slowing the pace effectively.
Deck jumps guard but Kakoullis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sotiris Kakoullis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inspectah Deck.
Deck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Deck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kakoullis prevents a body shot from Deck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deck misses with a punch on the inside.
Deck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deck lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Inspectah Deck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kakoullis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sotiris Kakoullis!

A victorious Sotiris Kakoullis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Inspectah Deck stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

 

Event: EVO 239: Seia vs Deck     
Date:   Apr 17, 2016
#R1#
Deck avoids the body shot from Seia.
And Deck tries to counter it with a takedown but Seia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A good leg kick by Seia. #CL2#
Deck clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Deck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deck misses with a looping right.
Seia moves out of range as Deck strikes.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seia throws a low kick, looking for Deck's leg but Deck calmly moves out of range.
Deck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seia throws the kick towards the body but Deck avoids it.
Deck takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Deck scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Deck does it's job there.
Deck is looking to clinch.
Deck checks the leg kick.
Seia's corner calls for a 1-2. Seia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter MMA in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Seia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Seia dodges the punch combination from Deck.
Seia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Deck has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Seia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deck under the eye.
Deck misses with a straight right.
Deck looks for the body kick but Seia saw that one coming.
Seia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kelemi Seia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deck moves out of range of the leg kick from Seia.
Deck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Seia defends it well.
Deck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seia.
Seia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Deck throws a poor cross that misses
and Seia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seia misses with a hook. Deck ducked under it nicely.
Seia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deck blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seia, right into the meat.
Seia throws a looping overhand right but Deck ducks down to avoid it.
Deck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Deck looks to clinch
and Seia counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deck connects with a body shot.
Deck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seia.
Seia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
Deck feints the counter takedown.
Deck tries to clinch but Seia moves out of range.
Seia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deck.
Deck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deck checks a leg kick.
Seia avoids a kick to the body.
Seia throws a body shot but no joy.
Seia feints and then cracks Deck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deck down.
Seia throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Deck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Seia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deck fails with the takedown
letting Seia counter with a right hand.
Seia misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Deck counters with a shoot takedown. Seia fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Deck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deck is looking to work some ground and pound but Seia has wrist control.
Deck stops Seia from standing up.
Deck pushes down on Seia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Deck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seia has hold of Deck's hands but Deck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deck wants to free his trapped foot but Seia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Seia is trying to maintain the position but Deck is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deck tries to free his leg and advance position but Seia is retaining full guard.
Deck throws a big right hand that misses.
Deck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seia's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kelemi Seia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Seia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Deck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deck scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Seia.
Deck goes for a takedown attempt but Seia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Seia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deck to score with a decent uppercut.
Seia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deck.
Seia throws a hook to the side of Deck's head but Deck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big right from Deck misses.
Deck fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Deck feints and as Seia raises his hands in defense, Deck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deck manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Deck seems keen to control Seia's posture.
Seia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Seia preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deck keeping moving, preventing Seia from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Deck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Seia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deck keeping moving, preventing Seia from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deck is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Seia keeping moving, preventing Deck from controlling successfully.
Deck landing with the ground and pound.
Deck wants to control from the top but Seia keeps moving.
Deck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deck throwing strikes but missing.
Seia is looking to stand up but Deck isn't so interested in that idea.
Deck is looking to work some ground and pound but Seia has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Deck trying to control the position from guard on top but Seia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deck stopping the sweep attempt from Seia.
Deck trying to control but Seia is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Deck lands with a right hand.
Seia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelemi Seia is winning the standup battle so far.
Deck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seia.
Seia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deck misses with a hook
and Seia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deck thinking.
Seia throws a push kick but Deck slaps the foot to one side.
Seia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inspectah Deck 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!
#R3#
Seia connects with a body shot.
Deck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deck slips under a jab.
Deck misses with a low kick.
Seia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Deck attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
Seia avoids the body shot from Deck.
Deck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Deck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seia.
Deck is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
Seia throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
Seia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deck's calf.
Seia misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Deck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Seia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deck throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Seia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Deck.
Deck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seia throws out the jab.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Seia sets himself, and Deck steps forward looking for the clinch! Seia avoids it this time.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Deck is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Seia throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
Seia lunges at Deck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deck's hand.
Deck is looking to land body kicks.
Deck connects with a body shot.
Deck throws an overhand right that lands on Seia's shoulder, as Seia tries to avoid the shot.
Seia blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Seia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deck stuns Seia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seia is looking to land body kicks.
Deck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Deck moves out of range as Seia strikes.
Deck misses with a right hand
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seia misses with a low kick.
Deck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Seia misses.
Seia throws a chopping leg kick but Deck manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seia throws a solid leg kick but Deck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seia.
A thudding body kick lands there by Deck!
A nice leg kick lands there from Deck.
Seia is looking to slow Deck down with leg kicks.
Deck misses with a looping left.#T3#
Seia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deck throws out the jab.
Deck misses with a straight left.
Deck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Deck.
Seia throws a leg kick but Deck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seia slips under a jab.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Deck slips under a jab.
Deck walks forward, straight into a front kick from Seia.
Seia throws a big shot that misses.
Deck lands with an uppercut that bounces Seia off the cage and back into range.
Seia lands a jab.
Deck wants to clinch up but Seia keeps it at a distance.
Deck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Deck tries to clinch but Seia is having none of it. #T4#
Deck misses with a lunging right hand
and Seia counters with a stiff right hand.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deck connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Seia slips a straight right by Deck.
Deck feints and then cracks Seia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seia down.
Seia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deck.
Deck fails to land the takedown.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Deck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seia.
Deck on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Seia cracks Deck with an open hand slap.
Deck tries to clinch but Seia moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelemi Seia clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Seia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Deck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deck is looking to chop away at Seia's legs.
Seia throws a hook to the side of Deck's head but Deck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck moves out of range of the body kick from Seia.
A lazy body kick from Deck
enabling Seia to counter with a crisp jab.
Seia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Deck is out of range.
Deck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot by Seia.
Deck connects with a high kick.
Seia jabs Deck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seia lands a jab to Deck's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Deck rushes Seia and presses him up against the cage.
Seia misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deck misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Seia misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Deck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deck swings for the body but Seia moves out of range.
Seia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Seia scoring well with a low kick there.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Seia.
Deck tries to counter with a clinch but Seia shakes him off and moves away.
Seia dips to his left and cracks Deck with an uppercut!
Seia throws a solid leg kick but Deck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seia.
Deck tries to move into range but Seia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
A quick step to the side and Seia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seia throws a push kick but Deck slaps the foot to one side.
Deck throws a jab when Seia was well out of range.
Seia throws a leg kick that misses.
Deck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot lands for Deck.
Deck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Deck throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Deck defending well as Seia loads up on a big left hand.
Deck slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Seia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Seia.
Deck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seia walks into a jab.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Seia misses with a low kick.
Deck tries to counter with a clinch but Seia shakes him off and moves away.
Deck tries to clinch but Seia moves away
and Seia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deck's knee momentarily.
Seia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Seia defending well as Deck loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Deck.
Deck lands an overhand right.
Seia misses with a body kick.
Deck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seia.
Deck slips under a jab from Seia.
And Deck tries to counter it with a takedown but Seia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seia works Deck's body with a nice hook.
Deck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seia but Seia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deck is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Seia throws an overhand right that lands on Deck's shoulder, as Deck tries to avoid the shot.
Deck wants to counter with a clinch but Seia pushes him away.
Seia cracks Deck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seia.
Seia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Seia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deck.
Deck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deck scores with a one two! Seia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deck throws a poor cross that misses
and Seia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seia. Deck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seia throws the left hand but Deck avoids the punch easily.
Seia scores with a shot to the body.
Deck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Deck wants to counter the offense by Seia and move into the clinch position.
Seia moves away from the strike by Deck.
Donk. Seia catches Deck right on the button with a cross.
Deck on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Deck moves out of range as Seia strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelemi Seia had his way with Inspectah Deck in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Seia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deck.
Seia throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Seia misses.
Deck lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice takedown defense from Seia. No joy for Deck on that attempt.
Deck motions for Seia to come forward. Deck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deck is looking to clinch but Seia is avoiding it.
Deck pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seia is out of range and Deck settles back down.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch but Seia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seia looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck doesn't manage to clinch there - Seia circles away.
Deck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seia counters with a right hand to the body.
Seia throws a sloppy head kick and Deck moves out of range easily.
Deck has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Seia.
Deck throws a solid leg kick but Seia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deck.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Deck.
Deck throws a big shot that misses.
Deck looks to score with a jab to the body but Seia is just out of range.
Seia lands a glancing blow to the side of Deck's head.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seia.
Deck throws a shot to the body.
Deck throws a series of punches but Seia avoids them all with ease.
Deck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A leg kick checked by Deck.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seia.
Seia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deck doesn't seem bothered though.
Seia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Seia throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
Deck tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Deck misses with a body shot.
Seia missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Seia.
Seia is trying to stall.
Deck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Deck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seia lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Seia can't find room to land a body shot as Deck controls the action.
Deck tries to work over Seia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seia throws a head punch that misses.
Seia blocks a body shot from Deck.
Seia pushes Deck back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Deck is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Seia swings wildly with an uppercut but Deck uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Seia.
Seia is pushing Deck up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Seia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Deck dives in and grabs Seia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seia pushes down on Deck's head and hops out.
It appears Seia was looking to counter with a kick there.
Deck throws a big shot that misses.
Seia lands a nice shot that snaps Deck's head back. #T4#
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Deck avoids the body shot from Seia.
A big left from Deck misses.
Seia connects with a crisp jab.
Deck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deck.
Seia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Seia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seia sprawls well. Seia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deck gets slowly back to his feet.
Seia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kelemi Seia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inspectah Deck.
Deck checks a low kick from Seia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seia throws a push kick but Deck slaps the foot to one side.
Seia throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelemi Seia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seia 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelemi Seia!

Kelemi Seia is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kelemi Seia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Inspectah Deck was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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