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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspectah Deck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deck's entrance music is Wu-tang Clan - Protect ya neck (The jump off). A fine choice. Axelsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Petter - Det går bra nu kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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212 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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183 cm
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209 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Inspectah Deck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deck walks into a jab.
A shot to the body from Deck misses
and Axelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Deck fights it but they end up in guard.
Axelsson trying to control but Deck is working from the bottom.
Axelsson looking to pass the guard.
Axelsson trying to control but Deck is working from the bottom.
Axelsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deck haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johan Axelsson.
Axelsson lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Deck.
Axelsson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deck is looking to clinch but Axelsson is avoiding it.
Deck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Axelsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deck.
Deck blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Deck as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Deck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been hearing reports that Deck has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Deck throws a leg kick but Axelsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson checks a low kick from Deck.
Deck misses with a hook. Axelsson ducked under it nicely.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Axelsson misses with a hook.
Deck walks into a straight right hand from Axelsson.
Axelsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Inspectah Deck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Deck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axelsson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deck. That's going to slow Axelsson down.
Axelsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Axelsson throws a hook but Deck blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deck stuffs the takedown.
Axelsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Deck's half guard.
Deck is trying to get back to full guard.
Axelsson trying to control the action but Deck is working from the bottom.
Deck is looking for a sweep. Axelsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Axelsson.
Deck is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deck trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Axelsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Deck keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Axelsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deck.
Axelsson thuds a left hand into Deck's body.
No joy there for Deck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Axelsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Deck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Deck slips a jab and a cross from Axelsson.
Deck misses with a wild body shot.
Axelsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Deck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deck just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deck misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deck.
Deck throws a leg kick but Axelsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Deck takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.
Deck throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Axelsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deck.
Inspectah Deck is winning the standup battle so far.
Axelsson 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.
A punch lands to the side of Deck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deck misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsson counters with a three punch combo that has Deck backing up. Deck nods at Axelsson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Axelsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Deck struggling a bit here.
Deck is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Axelsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Deck trying to hold on to Axelsson's head to control him but Axelsson postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deck keeping full guard, as Axelsson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deck working a defensive guard here.
Axelsson trying to control but Deck is working from the bottom.
Deck is controlling Axelsson's posture.
Axelsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Inspectah Deck just wasn't active enough.
Some wild striking there from Deck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deck with a jab.
Axelsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deck pinned against the cage. Deck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Deck finds it's way through Axelsson's defenses.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
Deck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up Johan Axelsson's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Axelsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Axelsson goes for a double leg but Deck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Deck continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inspectah Deck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Deck tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Deck.
Deck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelsson.
Deck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Deck.
Axelsson takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deck tries to clinch up but Axelsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Deck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deck misses with a hook
and Axelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Deck as Axelsson shoots in.
Axelsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
Axelsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deck throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson misses with a body shot
and Deck moves into the clinch.
Axelsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Deck controlling the position well.
Axelsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Axelsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Deck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsson is fighting to break Deck's control of his arms but Deck is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Deck keeps moving.
Axelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Axelsson passes Deck's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Axelsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deck sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deck regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Deck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deck working a defensive guard here.
Axelsson looking to sit in guard and control but Deck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Deck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Axelsson is keeping the position for now.
Axelsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deck wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving.
Axelsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deck defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deck defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deck is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Axelsson has his foot on Deck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deck works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inspectah Deck showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inspectah Deck!
Inspectah Deck made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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