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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 15, 2019
#R1##CL#
St Hype darts in and clinches Deal up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deal.
St Hype's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Deal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deal avoids a wild elbow strike from St Hype.
Deal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but St Hype has the dominant position.
St Hype lands a hook that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Deal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St Hype lands a nice shot to the body.
St Hype lands a good knee to the midsection. Deal won't want to take too many of those.
Deal tries a body shot but St Hype blocks it. #BC2#
Deal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Hype throws a looping overhand right but Deal ducks down to avoid it.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Hype fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deal manages to avoid it.
St Hype swings for the body but Deal moves out of range.
St Hype tried to score with a low kick but Deal checks it.
St Hype misses with a looping left.
Deal shapes to counter with a head kick.
St Hype lands with a cross.
St Hype 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.
Deal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Jab, jab by Deal - just one landing.
Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
St Hype tries to counter with a takedown but Deal is quick to defend against it.
Crunch! Deal slams his shin into St Hype's torso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
St Hype connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deal misses with a wild combination.
St Hype fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Deal is out of range.
St Hype lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deal's sensitive parts.
St Hype blocks a head kick by Deal.
Deal cracks St Hype with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Deal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St Hype. That did some damage!
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
St Hype tests Deal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deal digs a good body shot into St Hype's ribs.
A swing and a miss from St Hype.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deal checks a leg kick.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Deal moves out of range of the body kick.
Deal raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Deal slips a jab from St Hype.
Deal thinks about the counter body kick.
Deal moves out of range of the strikes.
Deal moves out of range of the strikes.
Deal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deal looks to land a combination. St Hype sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
St Hype misses with the combination.
Deal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Deal! St Hype is out on his feet! Deal rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - St Hype is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! St Hype is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Deal!
Chris Deal 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: RH92     
Date:   Oct 02, 2019
#R1#
Deal clobbers Vamoosh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vamoosh throws a body punch but Deal moves out of range.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that half lands.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Deal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vamoosh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Deal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vamoosh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Deal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vamoosh cracks a nice hook into Deal's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Deal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Deal.
Deal throws a series of punches but Vamoosh avoids them all with ease.
Deal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vamoosh.
Nice straight punches there by Deal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deal.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Vamoosh.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Vamoosh moves out of range easily.
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deal moves away.
Vamoosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deal. #T1#
Deal avoids the head kick by Vamoosh.
Deal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Deal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deal throws out the jab.
Vamoosh blocks a head kick by Deal.
Vamoosh tries to bum rush Deal with a series of wild strikes but Deal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that Deal semi-blocks.
Deal throws a jab but it's blocked by Vamoosh.
No joy there for Deal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vamoosh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vamoosh fails to land with a series of punches.
Vamoosh throws an overhand right that lands on Deal's shoulder, as Deal tries to avoid the shot.
Vamoosh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vamoosh's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vamoosh. That one must have hurt.
Deal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vamoosh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chris Deal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deal blocks a jab.
Vamoosh avoids the head kick by Deal. #T2#
Vamoosh throws a head kick but Deal moves out of range.
Deal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vamoosh.
Deal throws a lazy head kick
and Vamoosh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vamoosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Vamoosh delivers a nice body kick.
Deal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Deal misses with a wild combination.
Vamoosh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vamoosh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vamoosh scores with a jab. Deal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Deal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vamoosh wants to land a leg kick but Deal is out of range.
Vamoosh misses with an uppercut.
Vamoosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Deal is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vamoosh connects with a right hand. Deal shakes it off.
Vamoosh misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Deal.
Vamoosh throws a sloppy body shot
and Deal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Deal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vamoosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vamoosh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deal avoids the body shot from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Deal there.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vamoosh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Deal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Deal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vamoosh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No joy there for Vamoosh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vamoosh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vamoosh blocks a head kick by Deal.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vamoosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deal.
Deal lands with a kick to the temple. Vamoosh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Vamoosh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vamoosh defending well as Deal loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Deal.
Vamoosh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vamoosh is looking to wear down Deal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Deal just misses with a punch to the body.
Deal feints a jab promting Vamoosh to slip. Deal then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vamoosh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Vamoosh as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Deal misses with a kick to the body.
Deal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Vamoosh.
Deal tries to bum rush Vamoosh with a series of wild strikes but Vamoosh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vamoosh avoids a kick to the body.
Vamoosh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal looks to land a body kick but Vamoosh moved away.
Vamoosh jabs at Deal's body.
Deal lands with a straight right. Vamoosh didn't see that one coming.
Deal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deal slips a jab and a cross from Vamoosh.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Deal blocks the body kick.
Deal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vamoosh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vamoosh scores with a nice right hand.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses.
Vamoosh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Deal misses its intended target. #T2#
Vamoosh slips a jab and a cross from Deal.
Deal connects with an inside leg kick.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Deal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
Vamoosh lands with a kick to the temple. Deal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Deal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vamoosh takes a step back to recover.
Deal scores with a punch to the head.
Vamoosh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Vamoosh.
A head kick misses from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chris Deal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vamoosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Deal is just out of range.
Vamoosh throws a hook but Deal blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Deal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Vamoosh.
Deal misses with a hook. Vamoosh ducked under it nicely.
Vamoosh thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vamoosh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that half lands.
Deal 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.

A close second round but Chris Deal 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#
Vamoosh thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Vamoosh.
A slow jab from Deal misses its intended target.
Vamoosh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vamoosh lands a jab to the nose.
Deal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vamoosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deal.
Vamoosh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vamoosh tries a head kick but it misses.
Deal sizes up Vamoosh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vamoosh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vamoosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Deal.
Deal unleashes a big counter combination but Vamoosh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vamoosh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vamoosh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vamoosh. Deal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vamoosh tries to score with a low kick but Deal moves his leg out of the way.
Vamoosh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deal throws a looping overhand right but Vamoosh ducks down to avoid it.
Vamoosh looks to throw the jab but Deal is out of range. #T1#
Vamoosh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vamoosh misses with a low kick.
Deal looks to throw the jab but Vamoosh is out of range.
Deal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vamoosh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deal throws a wild body kick that Vamoosh sees coming a mile off.
Deal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vamoosh throws out the jab.
Vamoosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deal.
Vamoosh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Deal looks to land a combination but Vamoosh avoids it well.
Deal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vamoosh avoids the head kick by Deal.
Vamoosh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vamoosh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vamoosh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Deal eats them both and turns towards Vamoosh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vamoosh tries a head kick but it misses.
Vamoosh misses with a two punch combination.
Deal swinging wildly here. #T2#
Deal throws a head kick that half lands.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Deal. Those never looked like landing.
Vamoosh throws a nice looking combination but Deal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vamoosh looks for the body kick but Deal saw that one coming.
Deal tries to move into range but Vamoosh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vamoosh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deal throws a front kick aimed at Vamoosh's knee but Vamoosh avoids it well.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vamoosh slips a jab from Deal.
Vamoosh scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Deal.
Vamoosh looks to land a left hand but Deal moved out of range nicely.
Vamoosh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ravi Vamoosh did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Deal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deal throws a head kick that Vamoosh semi-blocks.
Vamoosh cracks a nice hook into Deal's ribs.
Vamoosh cracks Deal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Deal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Deal blocks the low kick.
A head kick from Deal lands but Vamoosh takes it in his stride.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses.
Deal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Deal needs to keep his hands up - Vamoosh had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vamoosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deal was well out of range. Poor timing from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh connects with a body shot that sends Deal's belly button to the back.
Vamoosh walks into a left hand.
Vamoosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deal was well out of range. Poor timing from Vamoosh.
It seemed like Deal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vamoosh misses with a two punch combination.
Vamoosh lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Vamoosh as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Deal misses with a few strikes there.
Vamoosh avoids the head kick by Deal.
Deal walks into a stiff left hand from Vamoosh.
Deal missing with a left hand there. Vamoosh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vamoosh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deal avoids the head kick by Vamoosh.
Deal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Deal throws a leg kick which misses Vamoosh's front leg but catches the back leg as Vamoosh tries to avoid it.
A punch combination from Deal misses.
Deal throws a hook but Vamoosh blocks it.
As Deal looks to move away, Vamoosh throws a big counter combo but Deal just gets out of the way.
Deal throws a right and a left that Vamoosh avoids nicely.
Vamoosh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vamoosh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Deal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vamoosh.
Vamoosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deal misses with a looping left.
Deal throws a series of punches but Vamoosh moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamoosh avoids the body shot from Deal.
Vamoosh connects with a right hand. Deal shakes it off.
Vamoosh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vamoosh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vamoosh.
Deal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Deal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deal throws a solid leg kick but Vamoosh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deal.
Deal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
Deal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Nice shot by Vamoosh.
Deal tries to bum rush Vamoosh with a series of wild strikes but Vamoosh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Vamoosh moves out of range easily.
Deal is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Deal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deal has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vamoosh.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Vamoosh moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vamoosh with a jab.
Deal takes one to the chin there.
Deal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vamoosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deal.
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 Ravi Vamoosh 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Vamoosh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Deal throws an overhand right that lands on Vamoosh's shoulder, as Vamoosh tries to avoid the shot.
Vamoosh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Deal - that will leave a mark!
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Vamoosh throws a big counter combination but Deal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Deal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vamoosh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Deal misses with a looping right.
Deal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vamoosh works Deal's body with a nice hook.
Deal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A combination from Vamoosh does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamoosh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vamoosh lands a nice looking body shot.
Vamoosh misses the shot to the body.
Deal misses with a body shot.
Deal throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Vamoosh scores with a head kick. Deal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vamoosh!
Vamoosh takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses.
Deal looks to land a right hand but Vamoosh moved out of range.
Vamoosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deal throws out the jab.
Deal misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Vamoosh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deal throws a jab when Vamoosh was well out of range.
Vamoosh avoids the head kick by Deal.
Vamoosh slips under a jab from Deal.
Vamoosh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deal lands a head kick. Vamoosh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Deal is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Deal slips under a jab.
Deal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Deal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Deal lands with a straight right. Vamoosh didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deal misses with a head kick.
Vamoosh drops his hands momentarily and Deal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses.
Deal slips a jab and a cross from Vamoosh.
Deal throws a fast counter high kick but Vamoosh manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Vamoosh connects with a leg kick. Deal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Deal throws an off balance right hand
and Vamoosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vamoosh. That one must have hurt.
Vamoosh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deal.
Vamoosh throws a sloppy head kick and Deal moves out of range easily.
Deal unleashes a big counter combination but Vamoosh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Vamoosh misses the target.
Vamoosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deal.
Vamoosh throws a shot to the body.
Vamoosh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Deal looks for the body kick but Vamoosh saw that one coming.
Deal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vamoosh scores with a leg kick.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Deal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vamoosh lands a nice looking body kick.
Deal misses with a hook. Vamoosh ducked under it nicely.

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 Ravi Vamoosh.
Well Vamoosh 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravi Vamoosh!

Ravi Vamoosh retains his featherweight title!
Ravi Vamoosh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: RH81     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Deal throws a hook but Lennon avoids it easily.
Deal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lennon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Lennon throwing a counter right hand but Deal manages to avoid it.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal clobbers Lennon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lennon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deal.
Deal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lennon.
Deal lands a head kick. Lennon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Deal misses its intended target.
Deal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lennon counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Lennon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lennon moves out of range as Deal throws a body kick.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deal needs to keep his hands up - Lennon had a free shot at his head there.
Deal connects with a high kick.
Lennon throws a lazy right hand but Deal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Deal connects with a looping right hand.
Deal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lennon misses with a looping right.
Deal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deal takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Lennon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Deal is rocked!
Deal lands a jab-cross combination.
Lennon throws a big shot that misses.
Deal scores with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lennon.
Deal throws the left hand but Lennon avoids the punch easily.
Deal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Deal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lennons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Deal cracks Lennon with an open hand slap.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Lennon moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Deal throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lennon to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Chris Deal's cut even more.
Lennon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lennon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lennon. Lennon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Lennon is rocked!
Deal weaves into range and cracks Lennon right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Lennon goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Deal is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Deal!
A very excited looking Chris Deal 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.

 

Event: RH74     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Ramos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramos tries to clinch up.
Ramos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deal to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Deal slips the punch.
A jab from Deal misses.
Ramos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Deal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deal. That did some damage!
Deal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deal is looking to counter punch.
Ramos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deal.
Ramos tries to land a leg kick but Deal saw it coming and moves away.
Ramos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deal.
Deal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Deal throws a wild body kick that Ramos sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deal thuds his right hand into Ramos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deal 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 Deal.
Deal throws a hook but Ramos blocks it.
Deal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Deal throws a series of strikes that have Ramos backpedaling.
Deal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Ramos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deal 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.
Ramos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Deal defending well as Ramos loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Deal.
Ramos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deal 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.
Deal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos.
Ramos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Ramos lands a leg kick that knocks Deal off balance momentarily.
Ramos blocks a head kick by Deal.
Deal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Deal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Ramos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ramos walks into a straight right hand from Deal.
Deal throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramos.
Deal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deal moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Ramos moves into the clinch.#BC#
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Deal lands a head kick. Ramos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Deal jabs at Ramos's body.
Ramos moves out of range of the body kick from Deal.
Ramos unleashes a big counter combination but Deal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Deal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramos's head.#ROC#
Ramos is rocked!
Deal lands a jab.
Ramos is still on wobbly legs! Can Deal finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deal just misses with a punch to the body.
Deal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
Ramos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deal. Deal obviously looking to wear him down.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramos scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
A cross from Deal lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Deal throws a hook to the side of Ramos's head but Ramos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramos seems to have recovered his senses.
Deal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos can do to turn this around?
Deal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramos scores with a four punch combination!
Ramos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Deal counters with a big head kick but Ramos shrugs it off.
Ramos throws a head kick that misses.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ramos misses with a straight left.
Deal thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Deal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deal misses with a hook. Ramos ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Ramos does it's job there.
Deal thuds a left hand into Ramos's body.
A cross from Deal lands.
Deal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramos blocks a head kick by Deal.
Ramos throws a sloppy head kick and Deal moves out of range easily.
Deal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos lands a jab to the head. #T1#
No joy there for Deal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deal throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Deal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Deal misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Deal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Deal throws the left hand but Ramos avoids the punch easily.
Ramos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Deal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Deal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramos backs up against the ropes.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ramos drives through and clinches with Deal against the ropes.
Deal misses with some punches.
Deal working aggressively here.
Deal misses with an elbow strike.
Deal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramos.
A short left from Ramos.
Deal misses with a knee to the head.
Deal lands with a right to the head.
Ramos takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Ramos scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Ramos manages to break the clinch.
Deal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ramos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Deal misses with a series of wild punches.
Deal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Deal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramos unleashes a big counter combination but Deal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Deal.
Deal throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos throws a fast counter high kick but Deal manages to duck under it in time.
Ramos throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Deal.
A head kick from Deal lands but Ramos takes it in his stride.
Deal staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Chris Deal is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramos wants to land a leg kick but Deal is out of range.
Deal ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Ramos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Deal backs off Ramos throws a huge counter combo but Deal manages to avoid it all.
Deal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Deal misses with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Ramos pushes Deal up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Deal breaks the clinch.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Deal misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deal throws a leg kick
and Ramos counters with an outside leg kick.
Ramos tries a low kick but Deal avoids it.
Deal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Deal. #T1#
Ramos moves out of range as Deal strikes.
Deal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ramos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Deal misses.
A little jabbing left from Ramos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Ramos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramos takes one to the side of the head.
Deal misses with a combination
and Deal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacinto Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Ramos.
A punch combination from Deal misses.
Nice body kick from Deal.
Ramos connects with the punch.
Deal throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramos slips a straight right by Deal.
Deal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramos under the eye.
Ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deal.#T2#
Ramos looks to land a combination but Deal avoids it well.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Deal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Deal throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos throws a leg kick that misses.
Deal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramos momentarily.
Ramos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Deal throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease.
Ramos blocks a head kick by Deal.
Ramos throws out a counter right but Deal avoids it with no problem.
Deal misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deal.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Ramos looks to move away, Deal throws a big counter combo but Ramos just gets out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Ramos moves out of range easily.
Ramos tries a quick counter leg kick but Deal is wise to it.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramos! But no joy.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

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 Chris Deal.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Deal!

Chris Deal 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.
Jacinto Ramos spoke after the fight, saying 'Big heart, determined '.

 

Event: RH63     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Suluhu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Suluhu blocks a jab.
Deal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Deal catches Suluhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Deal fails to land with a series of punches.
Suluhu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suluhu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Deal.
Suluhu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Deal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Deal avoids it.
Suluhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deal misses with a few strikes there.
Deal throws a head kick that misses
and Suluhu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu loads up on a big right hand but Deal slips the punch.
Deal throws a counter combo.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deal scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Deal throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Suluhu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deal misses with a hook
and Suluhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Deal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deal blocks the body kick.
Deal moves out of range of the body kick.
Deal throws a head kick that half lands.
A slow jab from Deal misses its intended target.
Suluhu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Suluhu swings for the body but Deal moves out of range.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Suluhu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Deal throws a leg kick which misses Suluhu's front leg but catches the back leg as Suluhu tries to avoid it.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Deal moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Deal tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deal looks winded!
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
Deal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Deal moves out of range as Suluhu strikes.
Suluhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Deal misses the target.
Deal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Deal saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Suluhu finds it's target.
Suluhu misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Suluhu misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal dominated that round.
That's time! Suluhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu throws a leg kick but Deal moved away.
Suluhu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Deal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deal throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
It looked like Suluhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Deal.
Deal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chris Deal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deal.
Deal ducks under a wild hook from Suluhu.
Deal throws a nice head kick!
Deal has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Deal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Deal as he checks the leg kick.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Suluhu misses.
Suluhu is looking to wear down Deal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deal. Deal obviously looking to wear him down.
Deal avoids the body shot from Suluhu. #T1#
Suluhu blocks a head kick by Deal.
And Suluhu counters with a quick kick to the body but Deal blocks it.
Deal moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Deal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suluhu circles away quickly and effectively.
Suluhu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Deal throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Suluhu misses its target.
Deal is breathing heavily.
Deal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deal misses with a low kick as Suluhu jumps back.
Deal lands a jab-cross combination.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Deal moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Deal misses
and Suluhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deal looks to throw the jab but Suluhu is out of range.
Suluhu throwing a counter right hand but Deal manages to avoid it.
Chris Deal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses.
Deal moves out of range of the body kick.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Deal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Deal with a 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!
Deal throws a head kick that misses
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Suluhu swings for the body but Deal moves out of range.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suluhu tried to score with a low kick but Deal checks it.
Deal misses with a double jab
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deal misses with a straight left.
Deal throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deal moves away.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Deal counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Deal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Suluhu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Deal avoids it.
Suluhu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDeal.
Suluhu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Deal slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suluhu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deal.
Suluhu takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu moves away from the strike by Deal.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Deal sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Suluhu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Deal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deal throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Deal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deal throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
Deal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Deal. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Deal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Deal misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Suluhu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Suluhu misses the target.
Suluhu lands a slapping body shot.
Suluhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Deal does no damage.
Deal throws an overhand right that lands on Suluhu's shoulder, as Suluhu tries to avoid the shot.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deal misses with a hook.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deal.
Deal misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Suluhu throws a leg kick that misses.
Suluhu checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suluhu.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Deal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Deal moves out of range of the leg kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Deal.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Deal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Suluhu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Deal throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Deal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suluhu can pounce on him.
Suluhu takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses.
Deal is looking for the big counter here.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deal.
Deal fails to land with a series of punches.
Suluhu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Deal just manages to avoid it.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deal 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chris Deal!

Chris Deal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: RH52     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
George throws a low kick but Deal moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deal. George does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deal moves out of range as George strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
Deal throws out a leg kick but George moves out of range and Deal only half commits.
Deal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George.
Deal delivers a nice body kick.
Deal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
George avoids a punch combination nicely.
George goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice uppercut lands for George. That snapped Deal's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deal throws a body shot but no joy.
George lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
George fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deal, pushing him back against the ropes.
Deal dodges an elbow strike from George.
Deal lands an elbow just above George 's eye.
George tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Deal breaks the clinch.
George connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deal momentarily.
George staying out of range there.
George clobbers Deal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
George thumps Deal with a low kick.
Deal misses with a hook #CL#
and George counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to George's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
George lands with a light punch inside.
Deal throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by George. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Deal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
George creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from George.
Deal misses with a punch to the body.
George throws a knee to the head but misses.
George misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George lands a left hand.
Deal misses with the head strike.
George misses with a punch to the body.
Deal has a couple of punches blocked by George.
George looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Deal misses with some punches. #T2#
Deal takes a shot to the head.
George lands an elbow inside.
George lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
George blocks a body shot from Deal.
Deal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deal misses with a hook from the clinch.
George lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by George.
Deal tries to work over George's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
George lands an elbow inside that Deal shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Chris Deal's cut even more.
Deal misses with the head strike.
Deal throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
George avoids the head kick by Deal.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal throws a nice inside leg kick.
George throws a shot to the body.
George avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
George is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
George avoids the head kick by Deal.
Deal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. George eats them both and turns towards Deal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
George blocks a head kick by Deal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lambert George dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
That's time! George's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Deal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract George.
George blocks a head kick by Deal.
Deal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent George stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
George ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Deal throws a lazy right hand but George sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
George tries to counter by clinching up but Deal breaks away and moves out of range.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deal moves away.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
George fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deal manages to avoid it.
George slips under a jab.
Deal has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Deal.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Deal misses.
George misses with a straight left.
George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deal moves away.
George throws a body shot but no joy.
Deal looks to throw the jab but George is out of range.
Deal thumps George with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George cracks Deal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Deal missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
George tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deal was well out of range. Poor timing from George.
Deal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
A head kick by Deal misses
and George counters with a straight right hand.
Deal slips a jab and a cross from George.
A punch combination from Deal misses.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
Deal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
George throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deal on the side of the head.
Deal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deal checks a leg kick.
George missing with a left hand there. Deal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deal throws a series of punches but George moves out of range.
George connects with a solid leg kick.
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deal throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling George to counter with a crisp jab.
Deal throws a front kick that sends George stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Deal looks to land a left hand but George moved out of range nicely.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
Deal swinging wildly here. #T2#
Deal keeps the fight on the outside.
Deal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
George takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
George has managed to clinch.
Deal throws a punch but it's blocked by George.
George using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deal tries to land knees in the clinch but George avoids the damage to the body.
Deal working aggressively here.
George throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Deal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
George looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Deal blocks an elbow strike from George.
Knees in the clinch landing for George.
George working Deal over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George blocks an uppercut.
Deal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
George missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by George.
George lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Deal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Deal looks to land a combination. George sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
George moves out of range of the strikes.
Deal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed George momentarily.
Deal misses with a combination #CL#
and George counters by clinching up.
Deal blocks an elbow strike.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but George won't allow it.
Deal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. George is defending well for now.
Deal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George lands an elbow inside that Deal shrugs off.
George throws an elbow but it misses.
Deal lands an elbow just above George 's eye.
George can't find room to land a body shot as Deal controls the action.
George creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
George lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George lands an elbow just above Deal 's eye.
George misses with the head strike.
George lands with a left to the head.
Deal lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, George creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
George pushes Deal back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
George throws an elbow that misses.
Deal avoids a wild elbow strike from George.
Deal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Deal blocks an elbow strike from George.
George throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
George misses with an elbow over the top.
Deal avoids the elbow strike from George, against the ropes.
Deal prevents a body shot from George.
George pushes off an throws an elbow but Deal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Deal works on George's body with a couple of short punches.
George lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Deal lands with a short shot to the head.
George connects with a knee to the head.
George blocks an uppercut.
George prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
George lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deal.
George with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, George throws an elbow but misses.
Deal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
George prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Deal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
George with a knee to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Chris Deal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Deal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Deal lands a right hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
Deal misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Deal.
Deal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with George's elbow.
George throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Deal fails to land.
Lambert George has scored more points in the clinch so far.
George throws an elbow but it misses.
George lands with a right to the head.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but George has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lambert George showed his dominance in that final round.
I think George 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lambert George!

Lambert George 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: CEC 661     
Date:   Jun 09, 2019
#R1#
Deal slips under a jab from Yamamoto.
Deal is looking to clinch.
Deal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Deal tries to clinch up.#TD#
Yamamoto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yamamoto cracks Deal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Deal is pushing Yamamoto's head away, looking to escape. Yamamoto manages to hold on to the position though.
Yamamoto wants to control but Deal is keeping him busy.
Deal is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto advances to mount.
Yamamoto has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Deal's face. #T1#
Yamamoto lands a big elbow.
Yamamoto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yamamoto raining down hammerfists from mount.
Yamamoto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yamamoto unloading with bombs!
Yamamoto with the ground and pound from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Deal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yamamoto is landing with some decent strikes but Deal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T2#
Yamamoto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yamamoto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Deal hang on?
Deal taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Deal is rocked!
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the head.
Deal is still in real trouble! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Yamamoto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yamamoto lands a big shot to the head and Deal winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Our winner, Kotetsu Yamamoto, 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.

 

Event: CEC 656     
Date:   May 19, 2019
#R1#
A jab from Deal misses. #CL2#
Lowe tries to keep at a distance but Deal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deal tries to circle away but Lowe has him pinned against the cage.
Lowe scores with a shot to the side of Deal's head.
A head punch on the inside from Deal fails to land.
Deal lands with a light punch inside.
We've been informed that Deal 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.
Deal tries to circle away but Lowe has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lowe.
Deal throws out a counter right but Lowe avoids it with no problem.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deal manages to avoid it.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses.
Lowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deal.
Lowe throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal misses with a double jab.
Lowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deal misses with a looping right.
Deal throws a nice looking combination but Lowe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowe misses the jab.#CL2#
Deal has closed the distance and engaged Lowe in a clinch. #T1#
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Deal avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage. #BC2#
Deal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lowe avoids the head kick by Deal.
Lowe misses with a hook. Deal ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Deal clinches up with Lowe and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Lowe has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lowe tries to work over Deal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Deal.
Deal misses with a punch on the inside.
Deal working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Lowe to work.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lowe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Deal working aggressively here.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Lowe throws a sloppy head kick and Deal moves out of range easily.
Deal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Deal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lowe lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Deal.
Lowe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Deal controls his hands.
Lowe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deal.
Deal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe pushes Deal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lowe misses with some punches.
Deal scores with a hook to the body.
Deal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Deal manages to break the clinch.
Deal throws a series of punches but Lowe avoids them all with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deal, as that shot connected.
Lowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Deal.#T3#
Deal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Deal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deal scores with a jab. Lowe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Deal works Lowe's body with a nice hook.
Deal misses with a wild body shot.
Lowe throws a low kick but Deal moves out of range easily.
Lowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Deal.
Deal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deal catches Lowe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lowe throws a right hand that Deal ducks under and follows up with a left that Deal also avoids with ease.
Lowe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowe slips under a jab.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Deal misses with the combination.
Lowe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Deal misses with a hook. Lowe ducked under it nicely.
Lowe doesn't manage to clinch there - Deal circles away.
Lowe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lowe digs a good hook to Deal's body.
Lowe fails to land with a series of punches.
Deal misses with an uppercut
and Lowe counters with a stiff right hand.
Deal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lowe's head.
Deal misses with the combination.
Lowe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe avoids the body shot from Deal.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lowe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal dominated that round.
That's time! Lowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lowe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deal misses with a straight left.
Lowe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deal.
Lowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deal is looking for the big counter here.
Deal misses with a hook. Lowe ducked under it nicely.
Lowe misses with a body kick.
Deal lands with a nice combination. Lowe backs away looking to recover.
Lowe is looking to wear down Deal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Deal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Deal tries to clinch but Lowe is having none of it.
Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Deal is just out of range.
Lowe tries a low kick but Deal avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lowe counters with a series of strikes. Deal will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal tries to clinch but Lowe is having none of it.
Lowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deal moves away.
Lowe throws a series of punches but Deal moves out of range.
Deal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Lowe loads up on a big right hand but Deal slips the punch.
Lowe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Deal jabs Lowe right on the nose. Lowe blinks but takes it well.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deal blocks a head kick by Lowe.
Lowe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Lowe gets tackled into the cage by Deal. Deal maintains the clinch.
Lowe misses with some punches. #BC2#
Deal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Deal clinches up against the cage.
Deal pushes Lowe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lowe fails to land.
Lowe keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lowe misses with the head strike.
Lowe lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deal throws a right hand that Lowe ducks under and follows up with a left that Lowe also avoids with ease.
Deal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lowe missing with a left hand there. Deal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lowe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lowe throws a wild body kick that Deal sees coming a mile off.
Deal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lowe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deal. Lowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deal moves in looking to clinch but Lowe pushes him off.
Deal is looking to clinch but Lowe is avoiding it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
Lowe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowe. #T3#
Deal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deal throws a body shot but no joy.
Deal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lowe's calf.
Deal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lowe.
Lowe throws a body punch but Deal moves out of range.
Lowe swings for the body but Deal moves out of range.
Lowe swings for the body but Deal moves out of range.
Lowe misses with an uppercut. Deal saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Deal.#CL2#
Deal clinches.
A right hand to the body from Deal.
Deal lands a shoulder strike.
Deal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deal.
Deal avoids a wild elbow strike from Lowe.
A shot in the inside from Deal.
Deal doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Deal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lowe missing with a left hand there. Deal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lowe misses with a straight right.
Lowe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Deal eats them both and turns towards Lowe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Deal slips a jab from Lowe.
Deal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deal scores with a leg kick.
Deal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lowe.
Deal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lowe under the eye.
Lowe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chris Deal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lowe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lowe slips under a jab from Deal.
Deal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Lowe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Deal takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Deal misses with a low kick.
Lowe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deal to score with a decent uppercut.
Lowe avoids the head kick by Deal.
Lowe blocks the body kick.
Lowe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lowe moves out of range as Deal strikes.
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
Deal scores with a jab to the body.
Deal tries to clinch but Lowe moves out of range.
Lowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Deal.
Deal thuds his right hand into Lowe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deal lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Deal avoids the head kick by Lowe.
Deal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Deal wants to clinch.
A left lands for Deal.
Deal misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Lowe misses its target.
Deal tries to clinch there but Lowe circles away.
Deal throws a nice looking combination but Lowe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lowe slips under a jab.
Deal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lowe.
Deal misses with a body shot.
Deal throws a looping overhand right but Lowe ducks down to avoid it.
Mike Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Deal ducks under a wild hook from Lowe.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Lowe moves out of range easily.
Deal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lowe's head.
Deal lands with a straight right. Lowe didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
It seemed like Deal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Deal avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Deal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Deal moves into the clinch.
Deal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deal misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Deal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lowe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lowe avoids the head kick by Deal. #T3#
Deal throws a head kick but Lowe moves out of range.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Deal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deal throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Lowe misses the target. #CL2#
Lowe tries to keep at a distance but Deal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Deal.
Lowe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Deal tries to break free but Lowe pushes him back against the cage.
Deal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Deal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deal has a couple of punches blocked by Lowe.
Deal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chris Deal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Deal lands a nice uppercut.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deal's elbow. #T4#
Deal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lowe lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Deal manages to break the clinch.
Deal swats away the attempt to clinch by Lowe.
Deal is trying to counter with his kicks.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lowe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lowe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deal lands a nice hook to Lowe's body. Lowe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lowe on the side of the head.
Lowe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deal.
Deal connects with a jab.
Deal lands with an uppercut that bounces Lowe off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Deal.
Good work by Lowe as he checks the leg kick.
Deal throws a shot to the body.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deal on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Deal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deal 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Deal!

A less than humble Chris Deal misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 18, 2019
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gregorio has a couple of punches blocked by Deal.
Gregorio has a couple of punches blocked by Deal. #BC#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gregorio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Deal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Deal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gregorio walks into a straight right hand from Deal.
Gregorio tries to clinch there but Deal circles away.
Gregorio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Deal checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Deal moves into the clinch successfully.
Deal scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregorio has a couple of punches blocked by Deal.
Deal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Deal instigates a clinch. #T1#
Gregorio swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deal stalks Gregorio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gregorio's face. Gregorio staggers backwards, shaken.
Deal lands with a kick to the temple. Gregorio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Deal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Deal gets tackled into the cage by Gregorio. Gregorio maintains the clinch.
Gregorio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deal.
Deal lands a nice uppercut.
Deal lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Gregorio - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gregorio. #BC#
Deal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deal cracks Gregorio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Deal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Deal manages to break the clinch.
Gregorio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gregorio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Deal scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Deal has closed the distance and engaged Gregorio in a clinch.
Deal scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Deal breaks from the clinch.
Chris Deal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregorio tries to close the distance and clinch but Deal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gregorio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2##CL2#
Gregorio gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gregorio breaks from the clinch.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gregorio's head backwards.#CL2#
Gregorio instigates a clinch. #BC#
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gregorio throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Gregorio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Deal did well to prevent Gregorio getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregorio controlling the pace.
Deal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gregorio.
Well, if Gregorio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gregorio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gregorio tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU2#
Gregorio stands up and beckons Deal to join him on the feet. #T3##CL#
Deal moves into the clinch.
Deal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gregorio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Deal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Deal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deal lands with a kick to the temple. Gregorio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gregorio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gregorio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Deal defends well and Gregorio ends up having to push Deal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Deal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Deal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Gregorio moves into the clinch.
Deal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregorio misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gregorio rushes Deal and presses him up against the cage.
Gregorio throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Deal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregorio backwards. #TD2#
Gregorio tightens his grip and picks Deal up, before dumping him to the ground. Deal manages to land in guard.
Gregorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Deal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregorio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gregorio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gregorio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Gregorio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Deal, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gregorio tries to clinch but Deal moves out of range.
Deal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Gregorio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deal, pushing him back against the cage.
Gregorio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gregorio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gregorio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chris Deal is winning the standup battle so far.
Deal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Deal.
Deal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gregorio.
Deal keeps the fight on the outside.
Deal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gregorio doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregorio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gregorio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gregorio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deal circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lino Gregorio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deal cracks Gregorio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Deal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gregorio.
Gregorio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deal scores with a nice strike.
Gregorio throws a series of punches but Deal moves out of range. #CL#
Deal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gregorio, pushing him back against the cage.
Gregorio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deal.
Gregorio looking to slow down the pace here.
Gregorio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deal lands a nice uppercut.
Deal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gregorio lands an elbow inside that Deal shrugs off.
Gregorio jumps guard but Deal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chris Deal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lino Gregorio.
Gregorio takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gregorio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deal counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deal scores with a head kick. Gregorio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Deal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Deal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregorio can do to turn this around?
Deal throws a nice head kick!
Gregorio tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregorio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Deal misses its target.#T2#
Deal scores with a head kick. Gregorio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Deal works the jab nicely.
Deal slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregorio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deal is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gregorio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Deal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Gregorio gets tackled into the cage by Deal. Deal maintains the clinch.
Gregorio misses with the head strike. #BC#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Deal. #ROC#
Gregorio is rocked!
Nice shot lands for Deal.
Gregorio is still on wobbly legs! Can Deal finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Deal.#CL#
Gregorio tries to keep at a distance but Deal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deal scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Deal breaks from the clinch.
Deal pounces like a tiger and cracks Gregorio with a vicious hook! Gregorio is down but not out! Deal follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Deal!
Chris Deal 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: EMP KT 12     
Date:   Jan 18, 2019
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wade crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Deal - the referee stops the clock and Wade gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Deal. Wade manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Deal keeps the fight on the outside.
Wade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deal.
Deal throws a good cross that connects.
Deal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at EMPIRE K1 Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Wade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
Deal is looking to counter punch.
Deal throws out a powerful jab.
Deal misses with a kick to the body.
Wade wants to clinch.
Wade scores with a one two! Deal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Wade moves out of range of the 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!#CL2#
Wade gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Deal manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Deal moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Wade breaks from the clinch.
Wade 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.
Donk. Deal catches Wade right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Wade lands a head shot.
Deal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wade is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Wade pushes Deal up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Wade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deal doesn't manage to clinch there - Wade circles away.
Wade feints and then cracks Deal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deal down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deal is looking to clinch.
Wade lands a leg kick that knocks Deal off balance momentarily.
A jab from Deal does it's job there.
No joy there for Deal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wade tries to move into range but Deal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deal.#T2#
Deal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Wade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deal to score with a decent uppercut.
Deal looks to land a left hand but Wade moved out of range nicely.
Deal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
Deal throws a one two combo.
Deal misses with a lunging right hand
and Wade counters with a left to the body.
Wade throws a big shot that misses.
Wade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Wade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Wade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Wade.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wade 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.
Wade keeps the fight on the outside.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Deal swinging wildly here.
Wade misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Deal. That snapped Wade's head back.
Wade lands with a kick to the temple. Deal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Deal lands with a hook. Wade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Deal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wade. Wade obviously looking to wear him down.
Deal thuds his right hand into Wade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Deal scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade thuds a left hand into Deal's body.
Deal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wade misses with a double jab.
Wade checks a low kick from Deal.
Wade keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Wade's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wade moves away from the strike by Deal.
A cross from Deal lands.#T4#
Wade throws a leg kick but Deal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wade lands with an uppercut that bounces Deal off the ropes and back into range.
Wade keeps the fight on the outside.
Deal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wade.
Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Deal is just out of range.
Wade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Wade shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wade lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Wade tries to keep at a distance but Deal has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Wade.
Deal throws a punch but it's blocked by Wade. #BC2#
Wade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Wade does it's job 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 Chris Deal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal'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#
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Deal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice combination there by Wade.
A left lands for Deal.#CUT#
It looks like Morgan Wade has been cut.
Deal misses with a left hand
enabling Wade to counter with a crisp jab.
Wade scores with a shot to the body.
Wade scores with a sloppy right hand. Deal should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
Chris Deal's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Deal.
Deal throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deal moves to clinch but Wade breaks away
and Wade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Deal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Deal tenderised Wade's leg. Wade is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Deal wants to clinch
and Wade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Deal moves in looking to clinch but Wade pushes him off.
Deal misses the shot to the body.
Deal misses with a low kick.
Wade moves out of range as Deal strikes.
Wade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Wade finds it's way through Deal's defenses.
Deal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wade thumps Deal with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Deal just misses with a punch to the body.
Deal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wade, right into the meat.
Wade blocks a jab.#T2#
Wade connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Wade instigates a clinch. #BC#
Deal breaks the clinch.
Wade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Deal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Deal lands with an uppercut that bounces Wade off the ropes and back into range.
Deal closes the distance but Wade moves to the side
and Wade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Chris Deal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wade cracks a nice hook into Deal's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Deal as he connects with a hook.
Deal scores with a jab to the head.
Wade staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Wade. Beautiful body shot.
Wade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Deal tries to clinch up but Wade circles away and keeps his distance.
Deal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wade cracks Deal with a good jab.
Morgan Wade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Wade. #T3#
Deal tries to clinch there but Wade circles away.
Deal with a nice cross.
Deal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Deal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Deal lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wade. That's going to slow Deal down.
Wade throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Wade backs away, Deal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jab, jab by Wade - just one landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wade.
Nice uppercut lands for Wade. That snapped Deal's head back.
Deal scores with the left hand. Wade knows he should have avoided that one.
Wade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wade throws out a leg kick but Deal moves out of range and Wade only half commits.
Wade misses with a hook. Deal ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deal lands an overhand right.
Wade throws a hook but Deal blocks it.#T4#
Deal darts in trying to clinch
and Wade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Jeez, Chris Deal's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wade throws a chopping leg kick but Deal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wade clobbers Deal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Deal with a hook.
Wade lands with a straight right. Deal didn't see that one coming.
Wade walks into a stiff left hand from Deal.
Deal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wade on the side of the head.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Wade moves out of range easily.
Deal lands with a shot to the body.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deal looks to land a left hand but Wade moved out of range nicely.
Wade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch but Wade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Wade scores with a jab. Deal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Wade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wade scores with a hook to the body. Deal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wade blocks a head kick by Deal.
Wade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deal. Deal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Deal takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Wade scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Deal is rocked!
Wade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
Wade connects with a solid leg kick.
Deal throws a lazy right hand but Wade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick
letting Wade counter with a right hand.
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!
Wade throws a right hand that Deal ducks under and follows up with a left that Deal also avoids with ease.
Deal throws a head kick but Wade moves out of range. #T1#
Wade scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Deal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Deal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Morgan Wade!
An out of breath Morgan Wade thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Openweight KT FINALS     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Deal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jaruud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaruud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jaruud throws a head kick that misses
and Deal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Deal scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaruud should have avoided that one.
Deal misses with a two punch combination.
Deal takes one to the side of the head.
Deal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jaruud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaruud sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal ducks under a wild hook from Jaruud.
Some wild striking there from Deal.
Deal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaruud has time to react.
Deal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaruud throws out the jab.
Deal wants to clinch up but Jaruud keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaruud! But no joy.#CL#
Deal clinches.
Jaruud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
A jab from Jaruud misses.
Jaruud throws a looping overhand right but Deal ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Jaruud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deal lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Jaruud rushes Deal and presses him up against the ropes.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Deal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Deal lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deal.
Jaruud takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jaruud lands with a right to the head.
Deal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deal tries to circle away but Jaruud has him pinned against the ropes.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaruud won't allow it.
Deal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Jaruud dodges an elbow strike from Deal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Jaruud breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deal. #T2#
Deal throws a head kick but Jaruud moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Deal.
Jaruud tries to clinch there but Deal circles away.
Deal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Deal moves into range and clinches up with Jaruud.
Deal blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaruud.#BC#
Deal breaks the clinch.
Deal misses with a low kick.
Jaruud looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Deal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jaruud.
Deal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaruud lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaruud tries a body shot but Deal blocks it.
Jaruud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaruud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jaruud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Jaruud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaruud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.#T3##BC#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaruud throws a low kick, looking for Deal's leg but Deal calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Deal takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
A head punch on the inside from Deal fails to land.
Jaruud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaruud swings wildly with an uppercut but Deal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deal blocking some punches.
Deal tries to throw a body punch but Jaruud avoids it by throwing Deal back against the ropes.
Deal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaruud tries to stall but Deal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaruud lands a nice uppercut.
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by Deal.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Deal. #BC2#
Jaruud breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Jaruud moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaruud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaruud ducks right into an uppercut from Deal. #CUT#
That has opened up Batuhan Jaruud's cut even more.
Jaruud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deal misses with a double jab
and Jaruud counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Deal throws a front kick that sends Jaruud stumbling back into the ropes.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal scores with a jab to the head.
Deal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Jaruud misses.
Jaruud dodges the punch combination from Deal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Jaruud.
A telegraphed right hand from Deal misses the target.
Jaruud blocks a 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 Chris Deal will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Jaruud clinches with his opponent.
Deal misses with some punches.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaruud won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Deal fails to land.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Deal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaruud prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Jaruud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deal throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deal tries to break free but Jaruud pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaruuds head.
Deal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deal wants to break free but Jaruud has control.
Deal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Jaruud on the inside.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaruud missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling him.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaruud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deal gets through Jaruud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deal working aggressively here.
Jaruud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Jaruud keeps him there for the moment.
Deal lands with a left to the head.
Jaruud working aggressively here. #BC2#
Jaruud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaruud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jaruud is looking to clinch.
Jaruud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal misses with a hook.#T2##CL2#
Jaruud closes the distance and pushes Deal back into the ropes.
Good body shot from Jaruud.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaruud.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Jaruud keeps him there for the moment.
Deal tries to work over Jaruud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deal.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Deal.
Jaruud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deal's elbow.
Deal blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaruud swings wildly with an uppercut but Deal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but Jaruud has the dominant position.
Deal working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud. #BC#
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaruud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deal. Deal obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Jaruud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Jaruud pushes Deal up against the ropes in a clinch.
Deal can't break the clinch.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling him.
Deal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Deal breaks from the clinch.
Deal thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Jaruud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Deal lands a right hand.
Jaruud lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Jaruud on the inside.
Jaruud prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Deal is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaruud has double underhooks.
Deal tries a body shot but Jaruud blocks it.
Jaruud lands with a right to the head.
Jaruud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deal blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
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!#BC#
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaruud throws a combination. Deal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
Chris Deal's cut is getting worse.
Jaruud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaruud wants to clinch up but Deal keeps it at a distance.
Deal swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaruud.
Deal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaruud avoids the head kick by Deal.
Deal looks for the body kick but Jaruud saw that one coming.
Deal throws the kick towards the body but Jaruud avoids it.
It seemed like Jaruud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaruud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaruud moves forwards but Deal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaruud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deal finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaruud's head.
Deal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaruud moves in looking to clinch but Deal pushes him off.#CL#
Deal instigates a clinch.
Deal misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Deal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Deal is out of range.
Jaruud throws a hook but Deal avoids it easily.
Jaruud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deal throws a one two combo.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaruud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaruud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Deal.#CL2#
Jaruud has Deal up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jaruud missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Jaruud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaruud.
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jaruud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Jaruud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Jaruud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal tries to circle away but Jaruud has him pinned against the ropes.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but Jaruud has the dominant position.
Deal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaruud.
Deal pushes Jaruud back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal is trying to push Jaruud away but Jaruud has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Jaruud keeps him there for the moment.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling the position.
Jaruud lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Jaruud breaks from the clinch.
Deal scores with a leg kick.
Deal misses with a kick to the body.
Deal misses the jab.
Deal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaruud.
Jaruud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaruud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaruud tries to clinch up but Deal circles away and keeps his distance.
Deal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Deal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Jaruud takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
A short left from Jaruud.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by Deal.
Deal scores with a shot to the side of Jaruud's head.
Jaruud pushes Deal back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deal throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Deal.
Deal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaruud scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Jaruud moves into range and clinches up with Deal.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaruud.
Deal pushes Jaruud back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jaruud lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
Deal working hard to break the clinch.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deal walks into a jab.
Deal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaruud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaruud takes one to the side of the head.
Deal throws a body kick that misses.
Deal throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaruud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deal throws a head kick that half lands.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Jaruud moves out of range easily.
As Deal backs off Jaruud throws a huge counter combo but Deal manages to avoid it all.
Jaruud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Deal misses
and Jaruud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Deal tries to keep at a distance but Jaruud has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaruud has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Deal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deal tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaruud avoids the damage to the body.
Jaruud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaruud won't allow it. #BC2#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deal keeps the fight on the outside.
Deal misses with a straight right.
Deal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaruud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deal.
Chris Deal is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaruud with a nice cross.
Jaruud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaruud pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deal.
Deal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batuhan Jaruud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jaruud 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batuhan Jaruud!

A relieved looking Batuhan Jaruud thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Openweight KT Tourney, R2     
Date:   Oct 10, 2018
#R1#
Deal 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.
Deal tries to clinch up but Ippo circles away and keeps his distance.
Deal walks into a stiff left hand from Ippo.
Deal is looking to clinch but Ippo is avoiding it.
Ippo connects with a single shot there.
Deal misses with a right hand
and Ippo counters with a stiff right hand.
Deal misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Ippo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Deal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deal is trying to push Ippo away but Ippo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ippo blocking some punches.
Deal throws a punch but it's blocked by Ippo.
Deal is trying to break free.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Ippo is controlling the position.
Deal takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ippo has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ippo connects with a knee to the head.
Ippo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ippo moves into the clinch successfully.
Ippo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deal's face.
Ippo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Deal is breathing heavily.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Deal is trying to break free.
We've been informed that Ippo 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.
Deal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ippo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ippo has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deal.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ippo.
A knee to the head by Ippo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ippo.
Deal swings wildly with an uppercut but Ippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deal can't break the clinch.
Deal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ippo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ippo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ippo lands a knee to the head.
Ippo scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Ippo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ippo with a knee to the head.
Ippo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ippo misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Deal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Deal blocks with his arms.
Ippo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deal's face.
Ippo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Ippo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ippo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ippo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
A short left from Ippo.
Deal being controlled against the ropes.
Ippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ippo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ippo lands with a right to the head.
Ippo landing knees to the body.
Ippo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ippo scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Chris Deal's cut is getting worse.
Deal is trying to break free.#T3#
Ippo scores with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Deal is rocked!
Ippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Oh Deal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Ippo. #KD2#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Ippo has the Thai clinch. Ippo obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Deal's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!#KD2#
Ippo catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Deal stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Deal walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ippo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ippo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Ippo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deal walks into a stiff left hand from Ippo.#CL2#
Ippo drives through and clinches with Deal against the ropes.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Ippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Deal is trying to break free.
Deal seems to have got his legs back now.
Deal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ippo has him pressed against the ropes.
Ippo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deal's face. #T4#
Ippo connects with a knee to the head.
Ippo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Deal manages to break the clinch.
Deal throws a lazy right hand but Ippo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deal walks into a stiff left hand from Ippo.#CL2#
Ippo instigates a clinch.
Ippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Ippo keeps him there for the moment.
Ippo just leaning against Deal, taking a breather.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ippo gets through Deal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Deal blocks with his arms.
Ippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Ippo keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deal can't break the clinch.
Ippo blocks an uppercut.
Ippo scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Chris Deal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ippo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ippo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makunouchi Ippo will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Deal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deal slips a jab from Ippo.
Deal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ippo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Deal misses. #CL2#
Ippo instigates a clinch.
Ippo gets through Deal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ippo has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ippo lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Deal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ippo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Deal working hard to break the clinch.
Ippo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ippo scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deal misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ippo obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Deal is blocking nicely. #T1#
Ippo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deal's face.
A knee to the head by Ippo.
Ippo lands a nice knee to the body.
Deal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Makunouchi Ippo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ippo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Ippo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ippo creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Deal crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Deal face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Ippo takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Makunouchi Ippo!
Post fight, an emotional Makunouchi Ippo said 'I do believe I have properly earn my title shot'.

 

Event: Openweight KT Tournament, R1     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Frost throws a head kick but Deal moves out of range.
Deal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deal lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Frost has Deal up against the ropes in a clinch.
Frost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deal told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Frost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Deal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the ropes.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Deal is looking to break free of the clinch but Frost has double underhooks.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Frost's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deal throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Deal scores with a head kick.
Deal throws a push kick but Frost slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Deal scores with a three punch combo!
Deal dips to his left and cracks Frost with an uppercut!#CL2#
Deal clinches.
Frost prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Deal blocks an uppercut.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Deal avoids it by throwing Frost back against the ropes.
Frost with a knee to the head.
Deal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deal misses with a punch on the inside.
Deal misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Deal breaks from the clinch.
Deal lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Deal misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deal throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Frost slips a jab from Deal.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deal.
A big right from Frost misses.
Frost takes one to the chin there.
Deal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deal's corner calls for a 1-2. Deal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deal swinging wildly here.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Deal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
A big left from Deal misses.
Frost tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Deal manages to circle out of the way.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Deal moves away and avoids it.
Deal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Frost on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deal scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Deal tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
Frost staying out of range there.#CL#
Frost forces Deal back against the ropes and clinches.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Deal takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Deal breaks from the clinch.
Deal misses with a hook to the body
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
That has opened up Chris Deal's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Deal walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Frost rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Deal has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#
Deal is rocked!
Deal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frost.
Deal throws a low kick, looking for Frost's leg but Frost calmly moves out of range.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deal throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deal is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Frost is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Deal looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Deal seems to have recovered his senses.
Deal lands with a good body shot.
Deal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
The cut above Chris Deal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Frost walks into a stiff left hand from Deal.
Deal throws a head kick that Frost semi-blocks. #CL#
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Deal tries to circle away but Frost has him pinned against the ropes.
Frost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deal.
Frost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Frost gets through Deal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost cracks Deal with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
Deal looks winded!
A body shot lands from Frost.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal takes a shot to the head.
Frost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Frost has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Frost should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal'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#
Deal looks to land a combination. Frost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Deal throws a sloppy body shot
letting Frost counter with a right hand. #CL#
Frost clinches up against the ropes.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Frost keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Frost.
Frost pushes Deal back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Deal in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
Chris Deal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Deal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frost prevents a body shot from Deal.
Frost throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Deal breaks from the clinch.
Frost digs a good hook to Deal's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Frost drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Deal onto his butt! Deal pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Deal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). 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.

 

Event: K-1 42 Musashi vs Haller     
Date:   Aug 15, 2018
#R1#
A jab lands there for Moans.
Deal misses with a body shot.
Moans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deal.
Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Moans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moans misses with a leg kick
and Deal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deal throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deal.
Moans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Deal.
Deal punishes Moans's body with a nice straight punch.
Deal 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deal.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Moans moves out of range easily.
Moans slips under a jab from Deal.
Moans moves out of range of the body kick.
Deal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deal tried to score with a low kick but Moans checks it.
Deal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Moans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moans was well out of range. Poor timing from Deal.
Moans scores with a nice right hand.
Deal throws a shot from downtown. Moans moves away and avoids it.
Deal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deal is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Deal misses.
Moans looks to throw the jab but Deal is out of range.
Moans connects with a body shot that sends Deal's belly button to the back.
Deal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moans.
Deal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moans counters with a nice body kick.
Moans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Moans moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Deal throws a series of punches but Moans avoids them all with ease.
Moans dodges the punch combination from Deal.
A nice combination there by Deal. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moans.
Nice straight punches there by Moans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moans.
Deal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deal. Deal obviously looking to wear him down.
Deal throws a head kick but Moans moves out of range.
Deal scores with a nice right hand.
Deal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Deal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moans throws a leg kick
and Deal counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Deal misses its intended target.
Deal needs to keep his hands up - Moans had a free shot at his head there.
Moans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deal throws a leg kick
and Moans counters with a leg kick.
Deal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Moans moves out of range easily.
Moans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deal avoids the body shot from Moans.
Moans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deal. That did some damage!
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 Chris Deal will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Moans works Deal's body with a nice hook.
Moans scores with a kick to the body.
Moans moves out of range of the strikes.
Deal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deal looks to land a left hand but Moans moved out of range nicely.
Moans misses with a kick to the body.
Deal misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Deal does it's job there.
Deal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A leg kick checked by Deal.
Deal throws a big counter combination but Moans scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moans misses with a low kick.
Deal misses with a combination
letting Moans counter with a right hand.
Deal catches Moans napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Moans goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Chris Deal!
After the fight, Chris Deal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: K-1 39 Musashi vs Monroe II     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Deal moves out of range.
Ortiz 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.
Ortiz misses with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ortiz.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Deal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #KD#
Ortiz walks into a big right hand from Deal and goes down! The referee sends Deal to a neutral corner as Ortiz gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC#
Ortiz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Deal finish him?
Ortiz throws a nice looking combination but Deal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ortiz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deal connects with a quick right hand that sends Ortiz tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Chris Deal!
A less than humble Chris Deal misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: K-1 26 Suri vs Heidegger     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Loso connects with a leg kick. Deal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Loso slips a straight right by Deal.
Loso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Deal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deal connects with a solid leg kick.
Deal misses with a low kick.
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
Deal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Loso is looking to clinch.
Deal jabs Loso right on the nose. Loso blinks but takes it well.
Loso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deal.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loso lands a jab.
Loso slips a jab and a cross from Deal.
Deal fails to land with a series of punches.
Loso tried to counter with a leg kick but Deal avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deal misses with a body shot.
Loso tries to close the distance and clinch but Deal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loso.
Deal throws a poor cross that misses
and Loso counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Loso darts in and clinches Deal up against the ropes.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Loso won't allow it.
Loso lands an uppercut.
Deal is trying to break free.
Loso prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Loso has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Loso throws a knee to the head but misses.
Loso lands a nice uppercut.
Loso misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Loso.
Loso presses Deal against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Deal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Deal is looking to break free of the clinch but Loso has double underhooks.
Loso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Loso with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Loso tries a body shot but Deal blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Loso won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Loso.
Loso prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Deal tries to circle away but Loso has him pinned against the ropes.#T2#
Deal swings wildly with an uppercut but Loso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loso lands a nice knee to the body.
Loso has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Deal managing to block the knees to the body from Loso.
Still in the clinch, Deal scores with a nice short 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!#BC2#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Loso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deal loads up on a big right hand but Loso slips the punch.
Deal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Loso on the side of the head.
Loso moves out of range of the strikes.
Deal ducks under a wild hook from Loso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Loso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deal can pounce on him.
Nice cross by Loso.
Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deal scores with a jab to the head.
Deal scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Deal is predictable there
and Loso counters with a body kick that stops Deal in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Deal will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Deal misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Deal misses.
Donk. Deal catches Loso right on the button with a cross.
Deal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Loso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deal.
Deal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deal throws a right and a left that Loso avoids nicely.
Loso loads up on a big right hand but Deal slips the punch.
Loso scores with a jab.
Loso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chris Deal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Loso.
Loso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deal is trying to counter with his kicks.
Loso tries to clinch up.
Deal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Deal misses with an uppercut. Loso saw that one coming.
Loso avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Loso misses the target.
Deal clobbers Loso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Deal tried to score with a low kick but Loso checks it.#T1#
Loso digs a good body shot into Deal's ribs.
Loso ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Loso connects with a body shot that sends Deal's belly button to the back.
Deal lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Deal.
That kick from Loso tenderised Deal's leg. Deal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deal 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.
Deal connects with a solid leg kick.
Loso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deal throws the left hand but Loso avoids the punch easily.
Loso ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Loso misses with a body kick.
Deal walks into a straight right hand from Loso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Loso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loso.
Deal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice straight punches there by Deal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deal.
Loso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Loso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deal misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
A good leg kick by Loso.
Deal is looking to slow Loso down with leg kicks.
Jab, jab by Deal - just one landing.
Deal 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.
Loso darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Loso instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Deal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loso sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Loso clinches up against the ropes.
Loso lands a right hand.
Deal working hard to break the clinch.
Deal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loso has him pressed against the ropes.
Kabu Loso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deal is looking to break free of the clinch but Loso has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Loso.
A shot in the inside from Loso.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deal misses with the head strike.
Loso throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Loso.
Deal takes a shot to the head.
Deal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loso has him pressed against the ropes.
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 Kabu Loso will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Loso tries a low kick but Deal avoids it.
The fighters circling - Deal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loso, right into the meat.
Jab from Deal.
Loso takes one to the side of the head.
Loso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Loso closes the distance and pushes Deal back into the ropes.
Loso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Loso.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loso lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loso lands with a right to the head.
Deal tries to circle away but Loso has him pinned against the ropes.
Loso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deal tries to circle away but Loso has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deal is looking to break free of the clinch but Loso has double underhooks.
Loso blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Loso prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loso ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Loso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deal can pounce on him.
A jab from Deal misses.
Deal checks a leg kick.
Loso walks into a stiff left hand from Deal.
Loso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loso to score with a decent uppercut.
Deal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Losos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Loso misses with a head kick.
Loso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Loso gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal is trying to push Loso away but Loso has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Loso lands an elbow that stopped Deal in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Loso.
Loso lands a damaging elbow.
Deal tries to break free but Loso pushes him back against the ropes.#T2##BC2#
Deal manages to break the clinch.
Loso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deal dips to his left and cracks Loso with an uppercut!#CL#
Loso has closed the distance and engaged Deal in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Loso.
Deal is trying to break free.
Deal is trying to push Loso away but Loso has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Deal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loso has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Loso.
Deal is looking to break free of the clinch but Loso has double underhooks.
Loso lands a nice knee to the body.
Loso landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Deal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loso lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Loso.
A short right from Loso on the inside.
Loso misses with a knee strike.
Deal is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kabu Loso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Loso 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kabu Loso!

A very excited looking Kabu Loso 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: Dynasty 32     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Deal throws a hook but Yeily blocks it.
Yeily is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Deal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yeily.
Deal checks a leg kick nicely.
Yeily keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deal misses with a series of wild punches.
Deal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deal misses with a straight left.
Yeily moves out of range as Deal strikes.
Deal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yeily is out of range.
Yeily thumps Deal with a low kick.
Yeily takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
It looks like Tei Yeily has been cut.
Yeily uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deal.
Yeily appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Yeily has managed to clinch.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Yeily won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yeily.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Yeily tries to land a knee to the head but Deal blocks with his arms.
Yeily tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yeily lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Deal is looking to break free of the clinch but Yeily has double underhooks.
Deal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Deal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yeily works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yeily misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yeily lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Yeily misses with a knee strike.
Yeily landing knees to the head.
Yeily lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yeily has him pressed against the ropes.
Yeily misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yeily lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yeily lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yeily with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deal working hard to break the clinch.
Yeily connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deal's face.
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!
Deal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yeily throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yeily cracks Deal with a nice body shot.
Yeily blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Yeily 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.#T2#
Deal is trying to push Yeily away but Yeily has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Deal can't break the clinch.
Deal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yeily has him pressed against the ropes.
Yeily keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yeily lands an elbow inside.
Deal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Deal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yeily creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deal's defenses. #CUT2#
Chris Deal's cut is getting worse.
Deal trying to land knees to the body.
Yeily lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Yeily.
Deal working hard to break the clinch.
Yeily blocks an uppercut.
Yeily scores with a shot to the side of Deal's head.
Yeily using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deal takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeily lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Deal or not.
Yeily keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Deal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tei Yeily dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yeily circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yeily ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Yeily tries to counter with a clinch but Deal shakes him off and moves away.
Deal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Deal 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 Yeily has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yeily and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yeily uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deal.
Deal misses with a low kick as Yeily jumps back.
Yeily tries to counter by closing the distance.
Deal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yeily counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deal moves out of range of the leg kick from Yeily.
Deal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yeily.
Yeily defending well as Deal loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deal. Yeily does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeily dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deal. That did some damage!
Deal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chris Deal is winning the standup battle so far.
Deal wants to slow Yeily down by chopping away at his legs.
Deal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yeily counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deal's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Yeily clinches with his opponent.
Yeily crunches a lovely knee into Deal's ribcage.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Yeily is controlling him.
Deal is trying to break free.#T1#
Yeily lands a shoulder strike.
Yeily prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Yeily is controlling him.
Yeily lands a good knee to the midsection. Deal won't want to take too many of those.
Yeily tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deal takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Chris Deal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC#
Deal breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Yeily has Deal up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yeily throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deal blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Yeily.
Yeily tries a body shot but Deal blocks it.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Yeily has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deal is trying to push Yeily away but Yeily has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Yeily lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yeily pushes Deal back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Yeily is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yeily. #BC#
Deal breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Yeily cracks the inside of Deal's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deal misses with a right hand
and Yeily counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Yeily.
Deal misses with a straight left.
Deal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yeily connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Jeez, Chris Deal's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Yeily connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yeily is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Deal misses its intended target.
Deal cracks Yeily with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal lands a nice shot that snaps Yeily's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yeily, right into the meat.
Deal throws a lazy head kick
and Yeily counters with a thumping low kick.
Yeily cracks Deal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeily throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yeily getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Deal wants to slow Yeily down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice side step and Yeily releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yeily has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yeily.
Yeily chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tei Yeily showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yeily, right into the meat. #CL2#
Yeily gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Deal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Deal can't break the clinch.
Yeily misses with a body punch.
Yeily lands an elbow inside that Deal shrugs off.
Yeily prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Yeily is controlling him.
Yeily pushes Deal back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Yeily.
Deal tries to circle away but Yeily has him pinned against the ropes.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Yeily lands with a right to the head.
Nice elbow from Yeily.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Deal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tei Yeily!
In his post fight interview, Tei Yeily started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Dynasty 29     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deal just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos throws a leg kick which misses Deal's front leg but catches the back leg as Deal tries to avoid it.
Good work by Ramos as he checks the leg kick.
Ramos moves away from the strike by Deal.
Deal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been informed that Ramos 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.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deal throws out the jab.
Deal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos.
Deal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deal connects with a high kick.
Deal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Ramos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Ramos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deal misses with a left hand
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD#
Deal lands a front kick to the face, that drops Ramos 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!#ROC#
Ramos is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jacinto Ramos has been cut.
Deal throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos is still on wobbly legs! Can Deal finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Deal engages and cracks Ramos with a massive lead left hook - Ramos tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Deal is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Deal!
Chris Deal 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, Jacinto Ramos stepped up to the mic, saying 'Big heart, determined '.

 

Event: Dynasty 26     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
A jab lands there for Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Wor Sangprapai defending well as Deal loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Wor Sangprapai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wor Sangprapai defending well as Deal loads up on a big left hand.
Wor Sangprapai is looking for the big counter here.
Deal doesn't manage to clinch there - Wor Sangprapai circles away.
Wor Sangprapai throws a head kick that Deal semi-blocks.
Deal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wor Sangprapai throws out the jab.
Wor Sangprapai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wor Sangprapai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deal scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Deal forces Wor Sangprapai back against the ropes and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wor Sangprapai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Deal breaks the clinch.
Deal moves forwards but Wor Sangprapai connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Deal instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Wor Sangprapai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deal takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Deal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wor Sangprapai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wor Sangprapai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wor Sangprapai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Deal on the side of the head.
Wor Sangprapai 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.
Sloppy strikes from Wor Sangprapai. Those never looked like landing.
Deal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wor Sangprapai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Deal scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Wor Sangprapai beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Deal misses.
Deal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wor Sangprapai throws a sloppy head kick and Deal moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Deal.#ROC#
Wor Sangprapai is rocked!
Wor Sangprapai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deal.
Wor Sangprapai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wor Sangprapai is still on wobbly legs! Can Deal finish him?
Deal scores with a jab.
Deal misses with a hook. Wor Sangprapai ducked under it nicely.
Deal connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Wor Sangprapai's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Wor Sangprapai - 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 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Chris Deal!
Chris Deal 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.
The defeated The Lek Wor Sangprapai had this to say: 'Thank you'.

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 17     
Date:   Nov 22, 2017
#R1#
Hicks lands the left hand.
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deal throws out the jab.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Deal's head but Deal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deal tried to counter with a leg kick but Hicks avoided it.
Deal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hicks takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Deal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hicks doesn't seem phased though.
Deal misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Hicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deal doesn't seem phased though.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Deal avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Deal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deal misses with a straight right.
Hicks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
Deal lands a jab to the head. #ROC#
Hicks is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Steve Hicks has been cut.
Deal slips a straight right by Hicks.#KD#
Deal cracks Hicks with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Hicks get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Hicks looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Hicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Deal finish him?
Deal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deal throws out the jab.
Hicks seems to have recovered his senses.
Deal tests Hicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deal misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Nice cross by Hicks.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Hicks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Deal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Deal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deal throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deal wants to clinch up but Hicks keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Deal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deal misses with a straight right.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hicks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Deal's ribs.
Hicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Deal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Deal throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Deal misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Hicks.
Hicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deal staying out of range there.
Deal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Hicks misses the jab.
Deal throws a leg kick that misses.
Hicks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Deal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deal misses the jab.
Hicks blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deal ducks right into an uppercut from Hicks.
Hicks connects with the punch.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Deal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hicks punishes Deal's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Hicks there.
Deal catches Hicks with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Hicks forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Deal!
Chris Deal 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: GAMT 71 Deal v Jernit 3     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deal, as that shot connected.
Deal tries to clinch but Jernit moves away
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Deal lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Deal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deal.#ROC#
Jernit is rocked!
Deal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jernit's calf.
Jernit is still on wobbly legs! Can Deal finish him?
Deal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jernit tries a low kick but Deal avoids it.
Jernit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit seems to have recovered his senses.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Deal.
Crunch! Jernit slams his shin into Deal's torso.#KD#
Jernit walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Deal rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Jernit has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deal scores with a shot to the body.
Jernit dodges the punch combination from Deal.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal throws a series of punches but Jernit avoids them all with ease.
Deal misses with a hook
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Jernit walks into a left hand. #KD#
Deal cracks Jernit with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Jernit 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 Jernit is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Deal loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Deal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Deal throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters with a nice body shot.
Jernit lands a nice looking body shot.
Jernit lands with a right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deal blocks a body shot from Jernit.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Deal wants to break free but Jernit has control.
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Jernit keeps him there for the moment.
Jernit pushes Deal back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit lands a left hand.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but Jernit has the dominant position.
Deal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jernit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Jernit pushes Deal back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Jernit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jernit prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jernit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jernit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Jernit working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deal. #BC#
Deal breaks the clinch.
Deal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jernit with a hook.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Deal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
Jernit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deal at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Bunt Jernit was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal'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#
Deal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jernit has time to react.
Jernit connects with a solid leg kick.
Deal lands a head shot.#CL2#
Jernit gets a clinch.
Deal is trying to break free.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
Jernit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Jernit keeps him there for the moment.
Deal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Jernit keeps him there for the moment.
Jernit lands a body punch.
Jernit pushes Deal back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Deal tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deal tries to break free but Jernit pushes him back against the ropes.
Deal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit lands a shoulder strike.
Bunt Jernit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jernit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deal. #T1#
Jernit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Deal is trying to push Jernit away but Jernit has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Deal tries to circle away but Jernit has him pinned against the ropes.
Jernit has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deal is trying to maintain a safe position but Jernit gets an underhook and turns Deal into the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a hook to the body.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Jernit won't allow it.
Jernit prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Jernit lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jernit scores with a body shot.
Deal throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Jernit.
Jernit punishes Deal's body with a nice straight punch.
Deal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Deal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
A head kick by Deal misses
and Jernit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Deal lands an overhand right.
Deal throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deal throws a leg kick but Jernit moved away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Deal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Jernit throws a head kick that Deal semi-blocks.
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
Jernit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Deal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Jernit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Deal misses with a looping right.
Deal throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
Deal throws a head kick that Jernit semi-blocks.
Deal misses with a straight right.
Deal throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Jernit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deal's head backwards.
Jernit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deal on the side of the head.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deal.
Jernit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab lands there for Jernit.
Deal missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jernit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deal scores with a jab. Jernit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A cross from Jernit lands.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deal.
Deal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit lands with a good body shot.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deal misses with a hook.
Deal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chris Deal is winning the standup battle so far.
Jernit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deal to score with a decent uppercut.
Deal misses with a looping left.
Deal throws a low kick but Jernit avoids it.#T1##CL#
Deal rushes Jernit and presses him up against the ropes.
Jernit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal blocks an uppercut.
Jernit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deals head.
Jernit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Deal.
Deal prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
Deal is trying to push Jernit away but Jernit has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Jernit is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jernit.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Jernit is controlling the position.
Deal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deal blocks an uppercut.
Deal is trying to push Jernit away but Jernit has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jernit digs a right hand into Deal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deal's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deal working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Jernit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Deal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jernit has him pressed against the ropes.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Jernit catches Deal right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Deal. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Jernit misses.
Jernit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deal doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Deal misses the target.
Jernit cracks Deal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Deal is rocked!
Jernit lands a nice looking body shot.
Deal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit jabs Deal to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Jernit closes the distance and clinches.
Jernit digs a right hand underneath Deal's ribcage. Deal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jernit lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
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.
#R4#
Deal looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Deal misses with a hook
and Jernit counters with a nice body shot.
Jernit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jernit moves out of range as Deal strikes.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Deal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
Deal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jernit throws a leg kick which misses Deal's front leg but catches the back leg as Deal tries to avoid it.
Deal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Deal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deal, as that shot connected.
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jernit takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Deal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Deal throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.#T1#
Deal throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Deal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Deal checks it.
A big left from Deal misses.
Jernit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deal to score with a decent uppercut.
Jernit slips under a jab from Deal.
Deal throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
A jab from Deal misses.
Deal wants to clinch up but Jernit keeps it at a distance.
Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jernit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Deal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Deal misses with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deal's knee momentarily.
Jernit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deal 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.
Deal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jernit's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deal throws out the jab.
Jernit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deal misses the shot to the body.
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Jernit staying out of range there.
Jernit is looking to slow Deal down with leg kicks.
A big right from Deal misses.
Jernit throws a leg kick which misses Deal's front leg but catches the back leg as Deal tries to avoid it.
Deal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jernit scores with a nice strike.
Deal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jernit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jernit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jernit throws a low kick but Deal moves out of range easily.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch but Jernit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Jernit. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jernit lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Deal misses its intended target.
Deal misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Jernit slips a jab from Deal.
Jernit connects with the punch.
Jernit works Deal's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deal.
Jernit lands with a shot to the body.
Jernit cracks the inside of Deal's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jernit.
Jernit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deal lands with an uppercut that bounces Jernit off the ropes and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Deal misses the target.
Jernit lands with a straight right. Deal didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deal.
Jernit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deal in his tracks.
Deal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deal throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.
Jernit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Deal misses with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jernit.#T1#
Deal lands a jab.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Jernit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Deal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jernit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jernit takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Deal drives through and clinches with Jernit against the ropes. #BC#
Deal breaks the clinch.
Deal blocks a head kick by Jernit.
Jernit tries to land a leg kick but Deal saw it coming and moves away.
Chris Deal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit wants to counter the offense by Deal and move into the clinch position.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deal misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deal momentarily. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deal doesn't seem bothered though.
Deal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jernit dips to his left and cracks Deal with an uppercut!
Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deal throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.
Jernit lands the left hand.
Oh Deal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jernit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Deal looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
Deal seems to have got his legs back now.
Good leg kick by Jernit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jernit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deal at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit throws a leg kick which misses Deal's front leg but catches the back leg as Deal tries to avoid it.
Deal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jernit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Jernit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Deal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bunt Jernit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jernit 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 46:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunt Jernit!
Bunt Jernit retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bunt Jernit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GAMT 65 Magnavox v Shanks 2     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Deal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yeily lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Yeily.
Deal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeily was well out of range. Poor timing from Deal.
Deal moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYeily.
Yeily checks a leg kick.
Yeily lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Deal there.
Yeily misses with a straight left.
Deal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Tei Yeily has been cut.
Deal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yeily. #CL#
Yeily gets tackled into the ropes by Deal. Deal maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deal working hard to break the clinch.
Yeily creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deal's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Yeily has him pressed against the ropes.
Yeily using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yeily misses with a knee strike.
Deal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Deal lands a shoulder strike.
Yeily lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yeily keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but Yeily has the dominant position.
Yeily lands a body punch in the clinch.
Deal tries to break free but Yeily pushes him back against the ropes.
Deal can't find room to land a body shot as Yeily controls the action.
Yeily misses with a knee strike.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Yeily is controlling the position.
Yeily trying to land knees to the body.
Deal is looking to break free of the clinch but Yeily has double underhooks.
Yeily lands a shoulder strike.
Yeily scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Yeily.
Deal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deal managing to block the knees to the body from Yeily.
Deal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Deal is trying to break free.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Yeily won't allow it. #BC#
Deal breaks the clinch.
Yeily defending well as Deal loads up on a big left hand.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeily feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deal's calf.
Yeily pivots, looking for a leg kick but Deal is out of range and Yeily settles back down.
Deal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yeily lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deal misses with a looping left.
Deal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yeily.
Yeily feints and then cracks Deal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deal down.
Deal throws a right hand that misses
and Yeily counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yeily paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeily throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yeily shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Deal throws an overhand right that lands on Yeily's shoulder, as Yeily tries to avoid the shot.
Deal sets himself, and Yeily steps forward looking for the clinch! Deal avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tei Yeily dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R2#
Yeily lands a head kick. Deal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yeily has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deal throws a right hand that misses
and Yeily counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deal is looking to clinch but Yeily is avoiding it.
Yeily lands with an uppercut that bounces Deal off the ropes and back into range.
Deal throws a lazy right hand but Yeily sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deal throws a hook but Yeily avoids it easily.
Yeily throws a big counter head kick but Deal avoids it with no problem.
Yeily tries to move into range but Deal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Deal tries to bum rush Yeily with a series of wild strikes but Yeily uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deal swings for the body but Yeily moves out of range.
Yeily tries to counter by closing the distance.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Yeily moves out of range easily.
Deal throws a sloppy body shot
and Yeily counters with a nice uppercut.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deal wants to land a leg kick but Yeily is out of range.
Yeily scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yeily circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deal takes one on the button.
Yeily has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Yeily has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Deal breaks the clinch. #T1#
Yeily lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yeily lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeily scores with a leg kick.
Yeily blocks a jab.
Deal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Yeily counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yeily.
Yeily blocks the elbow strike.
Yeily throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deals head.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Yeily has him pressed against the ropes.
Yeily missing with knees to the body.
Tei Yeily seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yeily has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deal working hard to break the clinch.
Deal swings wildly with an uppercut but Yeily uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Deal working aggressively here.
Yeily working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yeily lands an elbow that stopped Deal in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yeily. #T2#
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Yeily lands an elbow inside that Deal shrugs off.
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!#BC#
Deal breaks the clinch.
Deal misses the shot to the body.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deal takes one to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deal. That's going to slow Yeily down.
Yeily throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yeily is out of range.
Deal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yeily.
Deal throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Yeily counters by moving into the clinch.
Yeily creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deal's defenses.
A right hand to the body from Yeily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yeily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeily trying to land knees to the body.
Yeily creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deal's defenses.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Yeily is controlling him.
Yeily tries a knee to the head but Deal blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tei Yeily showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Deal tries a low kick but Yeily avoids it.
Deal misses with a hook.
Deal throws an off balance right hand
and Yeily counters with an outside leg kick.
Deal walks into a straight right hand from Yeily.
Deal throws a sloppy body shot
and Yeily counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deal swings widly with a right hand
letting Yeily counter with a right hand.
Deal misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Yeily tenderised Deal's leg. Deal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deal tries to bum rush Yeily with a series of wild strikes but Yeily uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deal tries to score with a low kick but Yeily moves his leg out of the way.
Tei Yeily seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yeily throws a body shot but no joy.
Deal scores with a hook to the body. Yeily takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deal avoids the body shot from Yeily.
Deal throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal staying out of range there.
Deal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yeily counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deal 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. #T1#
Deal misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Deal.#CL2#
Yeily closes the distance and pushes Deal back into the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Deal has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Yeily tries a body shot but Deal blocks it.
Yeily tries to land knees in the clinch but Deal avoids the damage to the body.
Yeily using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yeily throws an elbow but it misses.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Yeily is controlling him.
Yeily tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deal avoids it.
Deal wants to break free but Yeily has control.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yeily keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deal lands an elbow just above Yeily 's eye. #BC#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yeily dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yeily darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yeily lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Yeily ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yeily moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeily moves out of range as Deal strikes.
Yeily circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yeily is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yeily throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Deal looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeily is just out of range.
Yeily let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Deal throws an overhand right that lands on Yeily's shoulder, as Yeily tries to avoid the shot.
Yeily wants to counter the offense by Deal and move into the clinch position.
Yeily throws a looping overhand right but Deal ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deal, as that shot connected.
Yeily uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deal.
Yeily slips a jab from Deal.
Yeily throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Deal slips under a jab.
Yeily scores with a hook to the body. Deal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeily uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deal.
Yeily dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Yeily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tei Yeily really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Deal misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Deal misses.
Deal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yeily can pounce on him.
Yeily throws the left hand but Deal avoids the punch easily.
Deal blocks a low kick nicely.#KD#
Deal throws out a head kick that Yeily doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Yeily crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Yeily's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC#
Yeily is rocked!
Deal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yeily now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yeily is still on wobbly legs! Can Deal finish him?
Deal throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal throws a jab but it's blocked by Yeily.
Yeily walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Yeily is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Chris Deal!
Chris Deal 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: GAMT 60 Jernit v Yeily     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Modi moves into the clinch successfully.
Modi misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Modi.
Deal working hard to break the clinch.
Modi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Modi has him pressed against the ropes.
Modi misses with some punches.
Modi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Modi misses with a punch on the inside.
Deal misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Modi 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.
Modi digs a right hand into Deal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deal's gas tank.
Modi avoiding damage as Deal throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Modi. #BC#
Deal breaks the clinch.
Modi lands with a good body shot.
Deal throws a lazy head kick
and Modi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Deal.
Modi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Modi works over Deal's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Deal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Modi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Modi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
A big left from Modi misses.
Deal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Pranab Modi has been cut.
Modi defending well as Deal loads up on a big left hand.
Deal misses with a hook to the body
and Modi counters with a good low kick that Deal was not able to check.
Modi just misses with a punch to the body.
Modi moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Modi.
Modi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Deal throws a right and a left that Modi avoids nicely.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Modi scores with a hook to the body. Deal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Modi blocks a head kick by Deal.
Modi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Modi throws a front kick aimed at Deal's knee but Deal avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Modi.
Deal throws a nice looking combination but Modi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Deal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deal throws a hook but Modi blocks it.
Modi tries to bum rush Deal with a series of wild strikes but Deal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A bone on bone clash there as Deal blocks the leg kick.
Deal throws an off balance right hand
and Modi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deal thinking.
Deal misses with a combination
and Modi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Modi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Deal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Deal misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Modi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Modi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Modi moves out of range easily.
Modi cracks a nice hook into Deal's ribs.
Deal lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Modi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pranab Modi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Modi scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Deal misses.
Modi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deal.
Modi keeps the fight on the outside.
Modi tries to counter with a clinch but Deal shakes him off and moves away.
Deal moves out of range of the strikes.
Deal tries to land a body kick
and Deal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Modi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deal thuds his shin into the meat of Modi's side.
Deal swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Modi moves into the clinch.
Modi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Modi scores with a shoulder strike.
Modi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Modi misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Modi.
A short right from Modi.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Modi tries to throw a body punch but Deal avoids it by throwing Modi back against the ropes.
Deal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Modi is keeping busy.#T1#
Modi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Deal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in the clinch, Modi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pranab Modi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Modi lands with a right to the head.
Modi throws a punch but it's blocked by Deal.
Modi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Modi has a couple of punches blocked by Deal.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but Modi has the dominant position.
Modi misses with a punch on the inside.
Deal misses with a punch to the body.
Modi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deal dodges an elbow strike from Modi.
Deal can't break the clinch.
Modi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deal tries to land knees in the clinch but Modi avoids the damage to the body.
Modi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deal's elbow.
Modi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Deal is trying to break free.#T2#
Modi gets through Deal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Deal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Modi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Modi was well out of range. Poor timing from Deal.
Deal sets himself, and Modi steps forward looking for the clinch! Deal avoids it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Modi throws a front kick aimed at Deal's knee but Deal avoids it well.
Deal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Modi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deal.
Deal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Modi manages to avoid it.
Deal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Modi blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Modi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Modi misses with a right hand
and Deal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deal swings for the body but Modi moves out of range.
Modi misses with a body shot.
Deal lands with a kick to the ribs.
Deal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Modi connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pranab Modi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Deal just misses with a punch to the body.
Modi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Deal.
Modi misses with a series of wild punches.
Deal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deal loads up on a big right hand but Modi slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Modi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Modi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Modi.
Deal throws a right and a left that Modi avoids nicely.
Deal misses with a wild body shot.
Deal misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Deal drives through and clinches with Modi against the ropes.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Modi keeps him there for the moment.
Modi can't find room to land a body shot as Deal controls the action.
Deal tries to land knees in the clinch but Modi avoids the damage to the body.
Modi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deal is trying to push Modi away but Modi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Modi throws a head punch that misses.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but Modi has the dominant position.
Deal misses with a knee to the head.
Modi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Modi throws a punch but it's blocked by Deal.
Modi lands a left hand.
Modi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deal tries to clinch up but Modi circles away and keeps his distance.
Deal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Modi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deal's calf.
Modi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Modi drives through and clinches with Deal against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Modi.
Modi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Modi. #T2#
Modi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deal lands a hook that snaps the head of Modi backwards.
Modi lands a shoulder strike.
Modi pushes Deal back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Modi gets through Deal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deal takes a shot to the head.
Deal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Modi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
A shot in the inside from Modi.
Deal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Modi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Modi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Modi has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Modi scores with a shoulder strike.
Modi lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Modi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pranab Modi really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Modi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Deal looks to score with a jab to the body but Modi is just out of range.
Modi tries to counter with a clinch but Deal shakes him off and moves away.
Deal looks to land a right hand but Modi moved out of range.
Modi scores with a shot to the body.
Deal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Modi's hands.
Deal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Modi counters with a right hand to the body.
Deal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Modi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deal is looking to clinch.
Modi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Modi moves out of range of the leg kick from Deal.
Deal misses with a jab to the body
and Modi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Deal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Modi. Modi obviously looking to wear him down.
Deal throws a body punch but Modi moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Modi misses.
Deal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Deal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Modi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Modi. #T1#
Modi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deal.
A decent looking cross lands there for Modi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Modi.
Modi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Deal throws a hook but Modi blocks it.
Deal throws a looping overhand right but Modi ducks down to avoid it.
Deal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Modi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deal's knee momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Deal.
Deal throws a head kick but Modi moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Modi rushes Deal and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Modi has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
A short right from Modi on the inside.
Deal can't break the clinch.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Modi has him pressed against the ropes.
Modi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deal blocks a body shot from Modi.
Deal tries to break free but Modi pushes him back against the ropes.
Modi lands with a left to the head.
Modi lands a knee to the head.
Modi lands a right hand.
Modi tries to throw a body punch but Deal avoids it by throwing Modi back against the ropes.
Modi lands with a right to the head.
Modi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Deal takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Deal is rocked!
Modi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Deal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Modi struggles to land a body shot inside as Deal controls his hands.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Modi is working Deal over against the ropes.
Modi lands with a left to the head.
Modi scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pranab Modi dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Deal misses the jab.
Modi checks a low kick from Deal.
Deal seems to have got his legs back now.
Deal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Modi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Modi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deal in his tracks.
Deal lands with an uppercut that bounces Modi off the ropes and back into range.
A slow jab from Modi misses its intended target.
Deal throws a series of punches but Modi avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Modi misses.
Modi misses with a two punch combination.
Modi motions for Deal to come forward. Modi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modi thuds a left hand into Deal's body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Modi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Modi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Well,Deal is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Modi tries to work over Deal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Modi lands a body punch.
Deal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Modi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Modi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Modi digs a right hand into Deal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deal's gas tank.
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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deal.
A hook to the body from Modi.
Modi blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Modi as the two fighters clinch.
Deal blocks a body shot from Modi.
Modi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deal tries to break free but Modi pushes him back against the ropes.
Modi is working Deal over against the ropes.
Chris Deal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Modi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Modi lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Modi lands an uppercut.#T2##BC#
Deal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Modi circles away quickly and effectively.
Modi lands a lovely overhand right.
Deal misses with a double jab
and Modi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Modi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #KD2#
Modi creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Deal crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Deal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Modi.
Modi sizes up Deal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Modi moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Modi.
A body shot lands from Modi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Deal.
Deal lands a hook that snaps the head of Modi backwards.
Modi lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deal.
Still in the clinch, Modi scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pranab Modi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Modi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Pranab Modi!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Pranab Modi!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Pranab Modi!

Pranab Modi wins by unanimous decision!

Pranab Modi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMT 55 Deal v Yeily     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Yeily sizes up Deal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Yeily moves out of range easily.
Yeily uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deal.
Yeily connects with a leg kick. Deal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Yeily forces Deal back against the ropes and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yeily creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yeily looking to throw knees to the head but Deal is blocking nicely.
Deal working hard to break the clinch.
Yeily is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yeily throws an elbow that misses.
Deal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yeily is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deal is defending well for now.
Yeily is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deal is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yeily.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Yeily has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yeily jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeily looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deal misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Yeily closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Yeily lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Deal is looking to control Yeily's arms but Yeily gets an underhook and turns him. Now Deal has his back to the ropes.
Yeily throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Yeily 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.
Deal avoids a wild elbow strike from Yeily.
Yeily keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yeily throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yeily lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yeily is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deal is defending well for now.
Yeily lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deal tries to break free but Yeily pushes him back against the ropes.
Yeily keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Deal stalling the fight.
Yeily landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yeily. #T2#
Yeily tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Yeily.
Yeily looking to throw knees to the head but Deal is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yeily lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
Chris Deal's cut is getting worse.
Deal avoids a wild elbow strike from Yeily.
Deal can't break the clinch.
Yeily keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yeily tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deal avoids it.#BC#
Deal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yeily lunges at Deal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deal's hand.
Deal tries to clinch but Yeily moves out of range.
Yeily attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yeily lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Yeily closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Yeily tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deal managing to block the knees to the body from Yeily.
Yeily keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tei Yeily dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
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.
#R2#
Deal throws a looping overhand right but Yeily ducks down to avoid it.
Yeily wants to counter the offense by Deal and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Yeily.
Deal ducks under a wild hook from Yeily.
Deal throwing a counter right hand but Yeily manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Deal misses.
Deal throws a nice looking combination but Yeily bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deal lands a slapping body shot.
Yeily uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deal.
Yeily flicks out a counter leg kick but Deal steps away.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeily connects with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deal checks a leg kick.
Yeily slips a jab from Deal.
Tei Yeily seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deal moves in looking to clinch but Yeily pushes him off.
Yeily throws a counter combo.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Yeily misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal throws a wild body kick that Yeily sees coming a mile off.
Deal throws out a loose jab but Yeily uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yeily on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yeily cracks a nice hook into Deal's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deal tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Yeily manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Yeily bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deal's head.
Deal throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yeily dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deal. That did some damage!
Deal misses with an uppercut. Yeily saw that one coming.
Deal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deal sets himself, and Yeily steps forward looking for the clinch! Deal avoids it this time.
Deal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yeily cracks Deal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Deal thumps Yeily with a low kick.
Yeily swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Tei Yeily has been cut.
Yeily scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deal in his tracks.
Yeily is looking to slow Deal down with leg kicks.
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!
Deal throws a body kick that misses.
Yeily misses with a low kick.
Yeily avoids the body shot from Deal.
Yeily throws a low kick but Deal moves out of range easily.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Deal misses. #T2#
Yeily throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yeily lands a slapping body shot.
Deal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yeily counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Deal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deal looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeily is just out of range.
Yeily tries to counter with a clinch but Deal shakes him off and moves away.
Yeily misses with a low kick.
Deal throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Yeily counters by clinching up.
Deal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yeily has him pressed against the ropes.
Deal presses Yeily against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yeily blocks a head kick by Deal.
Yeily with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeily lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Deal misses.
Deal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yeily avoids the body shot from Deal.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Deal slips a straight right by Yeily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tei Yeily will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Deal moves out of range of the strikes.
Deal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Deal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yeily in his tracks. #ROC#
Yeily is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Deal.
Yeily is still on wobbly legs! Can Deal finish him?
A slow jab from Deal misses its intended target.
Yeily fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Deal checks it well.
Yeily misses the shot to the body.
Yeily motions for Deal to come forward. Yeily throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yeily looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yeily seems to have recovered his senses.
Deal misses with a lunging right hand
and Yeily makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Deal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeily.
Deal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Yeily counters by moving into the clinch.
Yeily working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yeily gets through Deal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tei Yeily seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deal takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Deal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yeily looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deal throws a looping overhand right but Yeily ducks down to avoid it.
Yeily blocks the body kick.
Deal backing away here, and Yeily unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Deal throws a shot from downtown. Yeily moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Deal misses with an uppercut.
Yeily takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Deal throws a shot from downtown. Yeily moves away and avoids it.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yeily looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deal misses with a wild combination.
Yeily flicks out a counter leg kick but Deal steps away.#CL2#
Yeily closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Deal takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Yeily.
Deal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yeily throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deals head.
Yeily gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeily prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Yeily creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yeily digs a right hand into Deal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deal's gas tank. #T2##BC#
Deal breaks the clinch.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deal lands a really nice looking cross but Yeily seems unphased.
A combination from Deal does no damage.
Yeily uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Deal has time to react.
Deal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yeily drops his hands momentarily and Deal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deal walks into a jab.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Yeily staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Yeily's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Deal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deal throws the left hand but Yeily avoids the punch easily.
Yeily ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeily sizes up Deal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yeily wants to counter with a clinch but Deal pushes him away.
Deal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tei Yeily just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Yeily is looking to slow Deal down with leg kicks.
Deal lands a nice looking body shot.
Yeily stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A bone on bone clash there as Deal blocks the leg kick.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yeily paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yeily flicks out a counter leg kick but Deal steps away.
Yeily scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deal doesn't seem bothered though.
Yeily slips a jab and a cross from Deal.
Yeily connects with a solid leg kick.
Deal wants to clinch up but Yeily keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Yeily tenderised Deal's leg. Deal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deal misses with a kick to the body.
Yeily lands with a good body shot.
Deal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deal misses with a jab to the body
and Yeily counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeily throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Yeily gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deal avoiding damage as Yeily throws knees to the body.
Yeily pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T1#
Yeily misses with a knee to the head.
Yeily using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Yeily is controlling the position.
Deal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yeily has him pressed against the ropes.
Yeily lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yeily throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deal blocks it with crossed arms.
Yeily tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deal avoids it.
Yeily tries to land a knee to the head but Deal blocks with his arms.
Deal blocks an elbow strike from Yeily.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yeily struggles to land a body shot inside as Deal controls his hands.
Yeily pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Deal lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Yeily just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deal's brow. #T2#
Yeily doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yeily stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yeily gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yeily pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Yeily lands an elbow inside that Deal shrugs off.
Yeily throws an elbow that misses.
Yeily tries to land a knee to the head but Deal blocks with his arms.
Yeily is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deal is defending well for now.
Yeily looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yeily landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
Chris Deal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deal is trying to break free.
Yeily lands an elbow just above Deal 's eye.
Yeily landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Yeily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Deal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yeily has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deal taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tei Yeily dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Yeily lands a slapping body shot.
Yeily scores with a jab to the body.
Deal cracks Yeily with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Deal works the jab nicely.
Deal misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Yeily.
Deal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yeily counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yeily, right into the meat.
Deal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yeily can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Yeily lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deal doesn't seem phased though.
Deal throws a jab but it's blocked by Yeily.
Yeily steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Deal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Deal misses with an uppercut.
Deal misses the shot to the body.
Yeily connects with a looping right hand.
Yeily circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Deal misses with a body punch
and Yeily counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deal checks a leg kick.
Yeily lands a nice shot to the body.
Deal misses with a straight right.
Deal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deal loads up on a big right hand but Yeily slips the punch.
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.
Yeily thuds a left hand into Deal's body.
Deal throws a lazy right hand but Yeily sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yeily feints a counter leg kick.
Yeily lands a nice hook to Deal's body. Deal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yeily has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yeily scores with a leg kick.
Yeily lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yeily.
Chris Deal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeily misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yeily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Deal takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2##BC#
Deal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yeily takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deal throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Yeily holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deal throws a right hand that misses
and Yeily connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Yeily lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deal doesn't seem phased though.
Yeily blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Yeily. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yeily.
The fighters circling - Deal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Yeily catches Deal right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeily scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deal in his tracks.
Yeily thuds a left hand into Deal's body.
Yeily throws a good cross that connects.
Deal lands with a hook. Yeily tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tei Yeily comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yeily 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tei Yeily!

Tei Yeily is the new featherweight champion!
Tei Yeily 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: GAMT Venom Fight Night 3     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Deal cracks the inside of Opin's front leg.
Deal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Deal misses with a shot to the body
and Deal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Opin slips a jab and a cross from Deal.
A nice side step and Opin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Deal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Deal wants to clinch up but Opin keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Opin! But no joy.
Opin 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.
Deal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Opin eats them both and turns towards Deal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Buster Opin has been cut.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick
and Opin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Opin lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Opin misses.
Deal throws a big counter combination but Opin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Deal swings for the body but Opin moves out of range.
Deal backing away here, and Opin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Opin lands with an overhand left.
A lazy left from Opin finds it's target.
Deal just misses with a punch to the body.
Opin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deal takes one on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Opin.
Deal tries to clinch there but Opin circles away.
Deal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Opin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Opin.
Opin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Deal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Opin was well out of range. Poor timing from Deal.
Opin takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Opin blocks a jab.
Opin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Opin throws a hook but Deal avoids it easily.
Deal misses with a hook.
Opin slips a straight right by Deal.
Opin moves out of range of the leg kick from Deal.
Deal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Opin counters with a series of strikes. Deal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Opin digs a good hook to Deal's body.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deal misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deal tries to clinch up but Opin circles away and keeps his distance.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deal throws a hook but Opin blocks it.
Deal misses with a wild combination.
Opin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Deal clobbers Opin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Opin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Opin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Opin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Opin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deal blocks a body shot from Opin.
Deal prevents a body shot from Opin.
Opin throws a head punch that misses.
Opin lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deal misses with a looping right.
Opin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal drops his hands momentarily and Opin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Opin connects with a leg kick. Deal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Deal misses
and Opin counters with a left and a right that stings Deal.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buster Opin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Opin'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#
Deal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Opin manages to avoid it.
Deal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Opin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Deal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Opin - the referee stops the clock and Deal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Opin. Deal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Deal avoids the head kick by Opin.
Deal thinks about countering with a head kick.
Opin slips a jab and a cross from Deal.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Opin avoids the head kick by Deal.
A little jabbing left from Opin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Opin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Opin scores with a body shot.
Deal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Opin needs to keep his hands up - Deal had a free shot at his head there.
Deal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Opin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Deal sizes up Opin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Opin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deal scores with a jab to the body.
Opin takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Deal checks a leg kick nicely.
Opin moves out of range as Deal throws a body kick.
Opin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chris Deal is winning the standup battle so far.
Deal just misses with a punch to the body.
Opin just misses with a punch to the body.
Opin takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses.
Opin digs a good body shot into Deal's ribs.
Deal misses with an uppercut.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deal backing away here, and Opin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Deal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Opin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Opin throws a big shot that misses.
Deal lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Opin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deal rather than just go for the knockout.
Deal throws the left hand but Opin avoids the punch easily.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Opin misses.
Deal dodges the punch combination from Opin.
Opin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Opin scores with a decent looking hook.
Deal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Opin can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Opin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deal.
Opin scoring well with a low kick there.
Deal misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Opin! But no joy.
Deal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Opin circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Opin.
Deal lands a jab.
Opin connects with a single shot there.
Deal throws a shot from downtown. Opin moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Deal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Opin scores with a one two! Deal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Deal misses the shot to the body.
Deal misses with a looping left.
Opin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Opin - that will leave a mark!
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 Chris Deal will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Deal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Opin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deal staggers Opin with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Opin looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Deal is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Deal!
Chris Deal retains his featherweight title!
Chris Deal 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: Venom Fight Night 2     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Jernit works Deal's body with a nice hook.
Jernit avoids the head kick by Deal.
Deal 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.
Deal walks into a jab.
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Deal misses with a body shot.
Jernit cracks Deal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Jernit coming out on top.
Jernit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deal in his tracks.
Deal throws a series of punches but Jernit avoids them all with ease.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Deal looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Jernit misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deal throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Deal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deal takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jernit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Deal tries to bum rush Jernit with a series of wild strikes but Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deal missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Deal off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Jernit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jernit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jernit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Jernit sizes up Deal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
A head kick misses from Deal.
As Deal backs away, Jernit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jernit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jernit moves out of range of the leg kick from Deal.
Deal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deal misses with a body shot.
Deal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deal in his tracks.
A jab from Deal misses.
Deal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jernit staying out of range there.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Deal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deal tries to land knees in the clinch but Jernit avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Jernit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jernit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Deal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jernit blocks a head kick by Deal.
Jernit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jernit throwing a counter right hand but Deal manages to avoid it.
Jernit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Bunt Jernit has been cut.
Deal slips a straight right by Jernit.
Deal throws out a counter right but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Deal is just out of range.
Deal misses the shot to the body.
Jernit lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Jernit.
Jernit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Jernit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deal throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deal throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Jernit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jernit.
Deal misses with a combination
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunt Jernit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jernit throws a hook but Deal blocks it.
Jernit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit slips a straight right by Deal.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jernit on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#
Jernit is rocked!
Deal tries to bum rush Jernit with a series of wild strikes but Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Jernit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jernit seems to have got his legs back now.
Deal misses with a body shot.
Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Deal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jernit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deal.
Deal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jernit lands with a good body shot.
Deal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jernit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deal throws a right hand that Jernit ducks under and follows up with a left that Jernit also avoids with ease.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. Deal moves away and avoids it.
Deal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Deal dodges the punch combination from Jernit. #T1#
Deal wants to clinch up but Jernit keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Jernit.
Deal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jernit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deal scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deal. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Jernit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jernit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deal finds it's way round the side to connect with Jernit's head.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deal's sensitive parts.
Deal misses with a right hand
and Jernit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jernit walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Chris Deal!
Chris Deal is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Chris Deal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Venom Fight Night 1     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Mahti throws an overhand right that lands on Deal's shoulder, as Deal tries to avoid the shot.
Mahti lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Mahti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deal tries to clinch but Mahti moves away
and Mahti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deal is looking to slow Mahti down with leg kicks.
Deal misses with a double jab
and Mahti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Mahti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deal, pushing him back against the ropes.
Deal digs a right hand into Mahti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahti's gas tank.
Deal lands a shoulder strike.
Mahti tries a body shot but Deal blocks it. #BC#
Deal breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Mahti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deal, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Mahti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deal throws a head kick but Mahti moves out of range.
Deal misses with the combination.
Mahti unleashes a big counter combination but Deal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Mahti drops his hands momentarily and Deal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mahti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahti to score with a decent uppercut.
Deal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deal lands with a slapping head kick.
Mahti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahti swats away the attempt to clinch by Deal.
It seemed like Mahti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deal lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Mahti misses with a hook.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Mahti throws a jab but it's blocked by Deal.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deal appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Deal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Strike Zone KT in the buildup to the fight.
Deal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahti circles away quickly and effectively.
Mahti misses with a lunging right hand
and Deal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahti lands a head shot.
Mahti cracks Deal with a good jab.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deal wants to clinch up but Mahti keeps it at a distance.
Deal closes the distance but Mahti moves to the side
and Mahti counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahti throws a counter combo.
Mahti throws a nice looking combination but Deal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mahti Mahti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
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.
#R2#
Mahti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Deal tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mahti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Deal lands but Mahti takes it in his stride.
Mahti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deal circles away quickly and effectively.
Mahti scores with a sloppy right hand. Deal should have avoided that one.
Deal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Deal is looking to clinch.
Deal misses with a double jab.
Mahti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deal in his tracks.
Deal throws a head kick that misses
enabling Mahti to counter 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!#CL2#
Mahti has managed to clinch.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mahti throws a punch but it's blocked by Deal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahti.
Deal scores with a shoulder strike.
Deal tries to circle away but Mahti has him pinned against the ropes.
Mahti lands with a right to the head. #T1##BC#
Deal manages to break the clinch.
Mahti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mahti tries to bum rush Deal with a series of wild strikes but Deal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deal throwing a counter right hand but Mahti manages to avoid it.
Mahti dips to his left and cracks Deal with an uppercut!
Deal slips a jab and a cross from Mahti.
Good exchange - Deal coming out on top.
Mahti circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mahti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahti.
Deal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deal misses with an uppercut
enabling Mahti to counter with a crisp jab.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Mahti moves out of range easily.
Mahti throws the left hand but Deal avoids the punch easily.
Deal is looking for a counter combo.
Mahti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahti swinging wildly here.
Deal tries to clinch up.#T2#
Deal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahti.
Deal doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahti circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Deal.
Deal fails to land with a series of punches.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deal doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahti circles away.
Deal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahti Mahti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deal moves forwards but Mahti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Deal dodges the punch combination from Mahti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahti Mahti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Deal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Mahti misses.
Deal misses with a hook to the body
and Mahti counters with a straight right hand.
Deal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahti misses the target.
Deal throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Mahti closes the distance and pushes Deal back into the ropes.#BC#
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deal swings for the body but Mahti moves out of range.
Mahti tests Deal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Mahti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahti circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1##CL2#
Mahti has managed to clinch.
Mahti digs a right hand underneath Deal's ribcage. Deal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Deal is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahti has double underhooks.
Mahti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deal wants to break free but Mahti has control.
Deal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahti lands a body punch.
Deal lands a right hand.
Mahti lands a shoulder strike.
Mahti misses with some punches.
Mahti misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Deal manages to break the clinch.
Deal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahti was well out of range. Poor timing from Deal.
Deal dips to his left and cracks Mahti with an uppercut!
Deal takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Deal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahti.#T2#
Mahti scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
Chris Deal's cut is getting worse.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mahti eats them both and turns towards Deal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
Mahti is rocked!#CL#
Deal moves into range and clinches up with Mahti.
Mahti is still on wobbly legs! Can Deal finish him?
Deal misses with the head strike.
Mahti has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mahti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Deal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Mahti keeps him there for the moment.
Deal working aggressively here.
Mahti seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahti tries to work over Deal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahti swings wildly with an uppercut but Deal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deal lands an elbow that stopped Mahti in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal is trying to push Mahti away but Mahti has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahti.
Deal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Deal there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mahti Mahti just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal'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.
#R4#
Mahti swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Deal misses its target.
Deal lands a head kick that sends Mahti down! Mahti is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Deal is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Chris Deal!
After the fight, Chris Deal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Mahti Mahti was interviewed post fight and said 'Respect to the winner'.

 

Event: GAMT 38 - Olds V Stevens     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Knack moves out of range easily.
Deal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deal moves out of range as Knack strikes.
Deal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knack throws a leg kick but Deal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knack tried to score with a low kick but Deal checks it.
Deal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deal fails to land with a series of punches.
Deal throws a combination that misses
and Knack counters with an outside leg kick.
Knack lands a nice looking body shot.
Knack misses with a straight right.
Knack throws a lazy right hand but Deal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deal throws out the jab.
Deal misses with a body shot.
Knack lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deal at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Knack. That snapped Deal's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deal misses the jab.
Deal tries to clinch there but Knack circles away.
Knack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Knack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deal tries to clinch but Knack is having none of it.
Knack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deal. That did some damage!#T1#
Deal moves in looking to clinch but Knack pushes him off.
Knack throws a solid leg kick but Deal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knack.
Deal thuds his right hand into Knack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knack walks into a straight right hand from Deal.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal misses with a two punch combination.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Deal rushes Knack and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Knack keeps him there for the moment.
Deal digs a right hand underneath Knack's ribcage. Knack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Deal tries to work over Knack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knack misses with some punches.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deal is trying to break free.
Knack throws a head punch that misses.
Knack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Knack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Deal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Knack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deal.
Deal doesn't manage to clinch there - Knack circles away.
Deal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deal scores with a nice right hand.
Deal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knack throws out the jab.
It seemed like Deal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knack tries to score with a low kick but Deal moves his leg out of the way.
Deal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knack with a body shot.
Knack swats away the attempt to clinch by Deal.
Deal tries to clinch up but Knack circles away and keeps his distance.
Knack lands with an overhand left.
Knack circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal cracks Knack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Deal scores with a head kick.
Knack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Deal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Deal throws a head kick but Knack moves out of range.
Deal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knack.
Deal takes a swing at Knack's ribcage but misses.
Deal misses with an uppercut
and Knack counters with a right hand to the body.
Knack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knack.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Deal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deal slips under a jab from Knack.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Chris Deal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Deal.
A combination from Knack does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch but Knack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knack tries a head kick but it misses.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch but Knack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deal swinging wildly here. #T1#
Knack just misses with a punch to the body.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Deal looks to land a right hand but Knack moved out of range.
Knack misses with a head kick.
Knack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knack avoids the head kick by Deal.
Knack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knack manages to avoid it.
Knack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knack on the side of the head.
Deal is looking to clinch.
Deal blocks a leg kick.
Deal loads up on a big right hand but Knack slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deal. Knack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Knack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Knack.
Knack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deal's sensitive parts. #T2#
Deal lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Deal finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Knack.
Knack avoids the body shot from Deal.
Knack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knack tries to work over Deal's front leg with a kick but Deal checks it.
Deal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Deal.
Knack throws out a loose jab but Deal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knack misses with an uppercut.
Knack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deal's knee momentarily.
Deal doesn't manage to clinch there - Knack circles away.
Deal just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKnack.
Deal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knack.
Deal scores with a head kick. Knack tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Deal throws a right and a left that Knack avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Deal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Deal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knack manages to avoid it.
Deal checks the leg kick.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deal to score with a decent uppercut.
Good shot there by Deal.
Deal misses with a few strikes there.
Deal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knack momentarily.
Deal takes one on the button.
Deal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deal thinking.
Knack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deal looks to land a body kick but Knack moved away.
Knack cracks Deal with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Deal lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Knack goes down! The ref sends Deal to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Knack is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Deal tries to clinch but Knack is having none of it. #KD2#
Deal staggers Knack with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Knack looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC2#
Knack is rocked!
Good work by Deal as he checks the leg kick.
Oh Knack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice jab there from Deal.
Knack falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Deal counter with a right hand. #T1#
Knack tried to score with a low kick but Deal checks it.
Knack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deal lands a right and a left and another right! Knack goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Deal!
Chris Deal 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: GAMMA MT 34 - Deal Vs Kane     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deal.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane lands with a hook. Deal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
Deal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Deal misses.
Kane tries to land a front kick but Deal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Deal lands a leg kick that knocks Kane off balance momentarily.
Kane lands with a straight right. Deal didn't see that one coming.
Kane blocks a leg kick.
Kane lands a leg kick that knocks Deal off balance momentarily.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kane misses with a body kick.
Kane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane. #CL#
Deal has Kane up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deal lands an elbow inside that Kane shrugs off.
Deal blocks a body shot from Kane. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Deal fails to land.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Deal. #BC2#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kane misses with a looping left.
It looked like Deal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kane.
Kane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deal throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane misses with a left hand
and Deal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Deal clinches with his opponent.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
Deal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane just leaning against Deal, taking a breather.
Kane lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kane throws a jab but it's blocked by Deal.
Deal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kane throws a series of punches but Deal moves out of range.
Kane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Kane throws a sloppy body shot
and Deal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deal is looking to clinch.
Kane lands with a good body shot.
Deal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kane scores with a nice strike.
Kane throws the left hand but Deal avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Deal forces Kane back against the ropes and clinches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kane throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deal avoids a wild elbow strike from Kane.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal lands a left hand.
Deal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Deal takes a shot to the head.
Kane blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Kane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kane moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Kane misses.
Deal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deal scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Deal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Deal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deal misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Kane thumps Deal with a low kick.
Kane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Deal wants to clinch.
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!
Deal swinging wildly here.
Kane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane slips under a jab from Deal.
Deal misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Kane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Deal with a body shot.#T1#
Deal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Deal throws a lazy uppercut
and Kane counters with a nice body shot.
Deal doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
Deal wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Harry Kane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Deal's shoulder, as Deal tries to avoid the shot.
Deal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deal misses with an uppercut.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deal avoids the body shot from Kane.
Deal moves out of range of the strikes.
Deal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Kane looks to land a left hand but Deal moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Deal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kane at a distance.
Deal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deal.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deal.
Kane feints a counter leg kick.
Deal misses with a leg kick
and Kane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kane moves out of range as Deal strikes.
Kane throws a counter combo.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
Kane is looking to slow Deal down with leg kicks.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Kane thows a body kick. Deal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid body kick from Kane.
Deal scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Kane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Deal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Kane punishes Deal's body with a nice straight punch.
Kane feints a jab promting Deal to slip. Kane then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Deal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Deal lands a jab to the nose.
Kane misses with an uppercut.
Deal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Deal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deal blocks a head kick by Kane.
Deal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Deal.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Deal takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Kane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane throws a right hand that Deal ducks under and follows up with a left that Deal also avoids with ease.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deal tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
Kane throws a body kick that misses.
Kane misses with a straight right.
Kane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kane lands with a nice body kick.
Deal misses with a double jab
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deal.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kane. #T2#
Deal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kane keeps the fight on the outside.
Kane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deal circles away quickly and effectively.
Deal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kane, right into the meat.
Deal's corner calls for a 1-2. Deal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kane defending well as Deal loads up on a big left hand.
Kane throws a hook but Deal avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deal throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deal tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
Deal walks into a stiff left hand from Kane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
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.
#R4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Deal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kane - the referee stops the clock and Deal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kane. Deal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Deal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kane.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Deal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kane.
Deal is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Kane throws a looping overhand right but Deal ducks down to avoid it.
Kane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Deal tries to clinch up.
Kane throws the left hand but Deal avoids the punch easily.
Deal wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Deal scores with a nice strike.
Kane scoring well with a low kick there.
Deal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Deal connects with a body shot.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deal lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deal on the side of the head.
Kane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Nice jab there from Kane.
Kane connects with a crisp jab.
Deal misses with a straight left.
Kane blocks a leg kick.
Deal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Kane finds it's way through Deal's defenses.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Kane works the jab nicely.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
Deal tries to clinch up.
Deal misses the shot to the body.
Kane swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane misses with a shot to the body
and Deal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Kane lunges at Deal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deal's hand.
No joy there for Deal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kane dips to his left and cracks Deal with an uppercut!
Deal misses the shot to the body.
Kane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deal's calf.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kane connects with the punch.
Deal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kane moves out of range as Deal strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Kane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kane.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kane.
Kane tries to bum rush Deal with a series of wild strikes but Deal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kane lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Deal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Deal misses.
Deal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane.
Deal connects with a single shot there.
Deal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Deal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deal tries to clinch up.
Kane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deal throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kane! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deal throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kane.
Kane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Kane lands.#T1#
Deal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Deal slips a jab and a cross from Kane.
Deal lands with a slapping head kick.
Deal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good exchange - Kane coming out on top.
Deal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Deal is out of range.
Deal throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Deal.
Kane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deal.
Deal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deal throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Kane is looking for the big counter here.
Chris Deal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deal throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
Deal throws a leg kick
and Kane counters with a three punch combo that has Deal backing up. Deal nods at Kane to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deal misses with a body shot. #T2#
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Deal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deal. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kane.
Deal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kane.
Deal misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Kane lands with a hook. Deal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harry Kane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kane cracks a nice hook into Deal's ribs.
Kane lands with a right hand.
Deal misses with a left hand
and Kane counters with a nice uppercut.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deal throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kane 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Kane!

Harry Kane is the new featherweight champion!
Harry Kane spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Machine Fight Night 4     
Date:   Jan 01, 2017
#R1#
Jernit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jernit, as that shot connected.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deal.
Deal checks a low kick from Jernit.
Deal unleashes a big counter combination but Jernit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Deal dodges the punch combination from Jernit.
Jernit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jernit avoids the head kick by Deal.
Deal moves out of range of the body kick from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a looping left.
Deal loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Jernit seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jernit lunges at Deal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deal's hand.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Deal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jernit misses with a hook to the body
and Deal counters with a head kick. #T1#
A punch combination from Deal misses.
Deal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jernit.
Deal tries to clinch up.
Deal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jernit dips to his left and cracks Deal with an uppercut!
Deal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Jernit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jernit lands a nice shot that snaps Deal's head back.
Deal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.#KD2#
Deal scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Jernit to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#ROC2#
Jernit is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bunt Jernit has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit cracks Deal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Deal walks into a jab.
Deal tries to clinch there but Jernit circles away.
Deal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Jernit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deal checks a leg kick. #T2#
Deal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
Jernit seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Deal lands a front kick to the face, that drops Jernit 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!
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Deal.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jernit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Jernit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deal doesn't seem phased though.
Deal tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jernit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Jernit. Those never looked like landing.
Jernit keeps the fight on the outside.
Jernit throws the left hand but Deal avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jernit throws a low kick but Deal avoids it.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deal.
Jernit lands a nice hook to Deal's body. Deal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Bunt Jernit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Deal is looking to clinch but Jernit is avoiding it.
Deal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Deal misses with a double jab
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deal throws a head kick that misses
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jernit throws out a loose jab but Deal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deal wants to counter with a clinch but Jernit pushes him away.
Deal tries to clinch there but Jernit circles away.
Deal lands with a nice body punch.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jernit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Deal does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Deal! But no joy.
Jernit throws an overhand right that lands on Deal's shoulder, as Deal tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Deal checks it.
Jernit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deal on the side of the head.
Deal throws a head kick that Jernit semi-blocks.
Jernit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Jernit misses
and Deal counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Jernit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jernit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deal.
Jernit jabs at Deal's body.
Deal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Deal moves away from the strike by Jernit.
Jernit's corner calls for a 1-2. Jernit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Deal slips a straight right by Jernit.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jernit keeps the fight on the outside.
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Deal moved out of range.
A big left from Jernit misses.
Deal throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.
Deal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jernit cracks the inside of Deal's front leg.
Jernit cracks Deal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit misses with a hook. Deal ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Jernit scores with a head kick.
Deal misses with a wild combination.
Jernit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Jernit misses with a head kick.
Jernit swats away the attempt to clinch by Deal.
Jernit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Deal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Deal lands a nice shot that snaps Jernit's head back.
Deal throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Deal is out of range and Jernit settles back down.
Jernit lands with a nice body punch.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bunt Jernit'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.
#R3#
Deal throws a leg kick
and Jernit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jernit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Deal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Deal is looking to clinch but Jernit is avoiding it.
Deal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deal checks a leg kick.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jernit counters with a low kick, right behind Deal 's knee.
Jernit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deal swings widly with a right hand
and Deal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deal slips a jab from Jernit.
Jernit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Deal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jernits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jernit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deal. Deal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.#KD2#
Deal scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Jernit to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Deal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
Deal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Deal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Deal wants to clinch.
Jernit scores with a hook to the body. Deal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Deal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jernit blocks a jab.
Jernit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deal. #T2#
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jernit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deal can do to turn this around?
Deal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jernit throws a shot to the body.
Deal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jernit lands a body shot.
Jernit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jernit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jernit scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Jernit.
Deal tries to clinch up
and Jernit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jernit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal takes the third round.
The cut man is working on Bunt Jernit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deal slips under a jab from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jernit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jernit swats away the attempt to clinch by Deal.
Deal tries to clinch up but Jernit circles away and keeps his distance.
Deal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Jernit throwing a counter right hand but Deal manages to avoid it.
Jernit scores with a sloppy right hand. Deal should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Deal throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal tries to clinch
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Deal moves out of range of the strikes.
Deal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.#T1#
Deal throws a wild body kick that Jernit sees coming a mile off.
Deal cracks Jernit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deal was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Deal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice combination there by Jernit.
Jernit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jernit moves out of range as Deal throws a body kick.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Jernit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jernit lands with a nice body punch.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deal.
Jernit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deal connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it.
Deal is looking to chop away at Jernit's legs.
Deal misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit throwing a counter right hand but Deal manages to avoid it.
Deal misses with the combination. #T2#
Jernit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jernit avoids the head kick by Deal.
Deal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Deal.
Deal walks into a jab.
Deal avoids the body shot from Jernit.
Deal misses with a straight left.
Deal misses with a few strikes there.
Deal tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deal moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal misses with a straight left.
Deal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deal tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jernit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit had his way with Chris Deal in that round.
The cut man is working on Bunt Jernit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A head kick misses from Deal.
Deal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deal tries to clinch but Jernit moves out of range.
Good shot there by Jernit.
Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Deal is just out of range.
Deal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deal works the jab nicely.
Deal takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Jernit wants to land a leg kick but Deal is out of range.
Jernit throws an overhand right that lands on Deal's shoulder, as Deal tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Deal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crunch! Jernit slams his shin into Deal's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit tries a low kick but Deal avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Deal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jernit lands with a straight right. Deal didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Deal throws a counter combo.
Jernit throws a low kick, looking for Deal's leg but Deal calmly moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jernit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Deal does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jernit 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 Deal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Deal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Deal lands with a cross.
A jab from Deal misses.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Deal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jernit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jernit cracks Deal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Deal tries to clinch but Jernit is having none of it.
Deal misses with a double jab.
Jernit misses with a double jab.
Deal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Deal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chris Deal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deal lands a nice hook to Jernit's body. Jernit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick
and Jernit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deal thinking.
Jernit dodges the punch combination from Deal. #T2#
Deal misses with a few strikes there.
Deal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jernit with a jab.
Jernit tests Deal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a body kick.
Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Deal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deal.
Deal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jernit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jernit. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jernit 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Deal!

Chris Deal is the new featherweight champion!
Chris Deal 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: GAMMA MT 27 Jernit Vs Richard     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
Deal with a hook.
Timal Laffiager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal moves in looking to clinch but Laffiager pushes him off.
Laffiager throws a looping overhand right but Deal ducks down to avoid it.
Deal slips under a jab from Laffiager .
Laffiager scores with a leg kick.
Laffiager dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deal. That did some damage!
Deal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laffiager misses with a right hand
and Deal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laffiager throws a body punch but Deal moves out of range.
Laffiager misses with a right hand
and Deal counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Laffiager throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laffiager tries to land a leg kick but Deal saw it coming and moves away.
We've been informed that Laffiager 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laffiager , right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laffiager throws a hook but Deal blocks it.
Laffiager with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laffiager is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Deal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deal.
Laffiager lands with a right hand. #T1#
Deal throws an overhand right that lands on Laffiager 's shoulder, as Laffiager tries to avoid the shot.
Laffiager works Deal's body with a nice hook.
Laffiager dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laffiager pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Laffiager tries to keep at a distance but Deal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laffiager throws a punch but it's blocked by Deal. #BC#
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laffiager throws a series of punches but Deal avoids them all with ease.
Laffiager throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deal.
Deal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laffiager stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laffiager works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laffiager swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laffiager scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Deal clips Laffiager 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 Laffiager a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC#
Laffiager is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Timal Laffiager has been cut.#T2#
Laffiager tests Deal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laffiager is still on wobbly legs! Can Deal finish him?
Laffiager throws a chopping leg kick but Deal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Deal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Deal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Deal clinches.
Laffiager seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Laffiager breaks the clinch.
Laffiager 's corner calls for a 1-2. Laffiager obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laffiager misses with a leg kick.
Laffiager throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Deal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deal defending well as Laffiager loads up on a big left hand.
Deal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laffiager throws a leg kick but Deal checks it.
Nice jab there from Deal.
Jab, jab by Deal - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laffiager . Deal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laffiager feints and then cracks Deal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deal down.
Laffiager misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Deal closes the distance and pushes Laffiager back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Timal Laffiager 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Laffiager tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Deal scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Laffiager to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Deal throws a right hand that Laffiager ducks under and follows up with a left that Laffiager also avoids with ease.#KD#
Deal drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Laffiager onto his butt! Laffiager pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
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!
Laffiager throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laffiager throws a low kick but Deal moves out of range easily.
Laffiager is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Deal doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Laffiager crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Laffiager 's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Deal!
Chris Deal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GAMMA MT 19 - Bon Vs Berkman     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Deal is looking to land body kicks.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal looks to land a right hand but Gustavsson moved out of range.
Deal throws a right and a left that Gustavsson avoids nicely.
Gustavsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gustavsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Deal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Deal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustavsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustavsson wants to counter the offense by Deal and move into the clinch position.
Deal misses with a body shot
and Gustavsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Deal scores with a shot to the body.
Deal doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustavsson circles away.
Gustavsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Deal.
Gustavsson throws out a counter right but Deal avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Deal. #T1#
Deal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deal.
Gustavsson takes one to the side of the head.
Gustavsson throws a body punch but Deal moves out of range.
Deal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gustavsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustavsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Deal missing with a left hand there. Gustavsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deal tries to clinch there but Gustavsson circles away. #CL#
Deal clinches up against the ropes.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Gustavsson is controlling the position. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustavsson.
Gustavsson prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Gustavsson won't allow it.
Gustavsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deals head.
Gustavsson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustavsson.
Deal is trying to break free.
Deal takes a shot to the head.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deal is trying to break free.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Gustavsson has him pressed against the ropes.
Gustavsson misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustavsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gustavsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Deal tries to clinch up but Gustavsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Deal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustavsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gustavsson missing with a left hand there. Deal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deal is looking for a counter combo.
Gustavsson cracks Deal with a good jab.
Deal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustavsson manages to avoid it.
Gustavsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deal.
Deal looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustavsson is just out of range.
It seemed like Gustavsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gustavsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
Gustavsson lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustavsson circles away.
Deal misses with a two punch combination.
Deal tries to clinch there but Gustavsson circles away.
Gustavsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Gustavsson has closed the distance and engaged Deal in a clinch.
Gustavsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gustavsson tries to work over Deal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustavsson misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Gustavsson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deal misses with a double jab
and Gustavsson 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.

Chris Deal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Deal throws a head kick that misses
and Gustavsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice cross by Deal.
Chris Deal is winning the standup battle so far.
Deal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gustavsson's head.
Deal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustavsson can do to turn this around?
Deal misses with a hook.
Gustavsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Deal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Deal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Deal closes the distance and clinches.
Gustavsson is leaning against Deal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gustavsson pushes Deal back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustavsson tries a body shot but Deal blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deal.
Gustavsson working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Deal manages to break the clinch.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gustavsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Gustavsson blocks a head kick by Deal.
Gustavsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustavsson moves out of range as Deal strikes.
Gustavsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Gustavsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deal throws a head kick but Gustavsson moves out of range.
Deal misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Deal tenderised Gustavsson's leg. Gustavsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deal looks to land a left hand but Gustavsson moved out of range nicely.
Deal tries to clinch up.
Gustavsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deal tries to clinch but Gustavsson moves out of range. #CL#
Deal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Gustavsson working aggressively here.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but Gustavsson has the dominant position.
Deal is trying to break free.
Gustavsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deal wants to break free but Gustavsson has control.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gustavsson working aggressively here.
Gustavsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Deal.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Deal blocks an uppercut.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Gustavsson has him pressed against the ropes.
Gustavsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Gustavsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustavsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Gustavsson. #T3#
Gustavsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustavsson working aggressively here.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but Gustavsson has the dominant position.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gustavsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gustavsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gustavsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Deal misses with a punch to the body.
Deal is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustavsson has double underhooks.
Deal throws a head punch that misses.
Gustavsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Deal can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gustavsson.
Deal blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gustav Gustavsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gustavsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustavsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deal.
Gustavsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gustavsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Deal blocking some punches.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gustavsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustavsson.
Deal tries to circle away but Gustavsson has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Deal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deal misses with a series of wild punches.
Deal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Gustavsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Deal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Deal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Deal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gustavsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Deal doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustavsson circles away.
Gustavsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deal misses with a wild combination.
Gustavsson misses the shot to the body.
As Gustavsson looks to move away, Deal throws a big counter combo but Gustavsson just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Deal.
Deal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustavsson manages to avoid it.
As Deal backs off Gustavsson throws a huge counter combo but Deal manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Gustavsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gustavsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Deal tries to break free but Gustavsson pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Gustavsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gustavsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Gustavsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Gustavsson tries to work over Deal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gustavsson misses with a hook. Deal ducked under it nicely.
Gustavsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gustavsson misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Deal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deal doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustavsson circles away.
Gustavsson misses the jab.
Deal works Gustavsson's body with a nice hook.
Deal lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Gustavsson misses with a looping left.
Deal misses with a body shot.
Deal tries to move into range but Gustavsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustavsson throws a lazy right hand but Deal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustavsson lands a slapping body shot.
Deal is looking to wear down Gustavsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Deal lands a two punch combo.
Deal looks to land a left hand but Gustavsson moved out of range nicely.
Gustavsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Deal.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Gustavsson instigates a clinch.
Gustavsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustavsson working aggressively here. #T3#
A short right from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deal.
A nice left hand lands by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson scores with a hook to the body.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but Gustavsson has the dominant position.
Gustavsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustavsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deal tries to circle away but Gustavsson has him pinned against the ropes.
Gustavsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gustavsson stalling in the clinch but Deal improves position.
Gustavsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustavsson misses with a body punch.
Deal working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Deal. #T4#
A short right from Gustavsson on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deal.
Deal can't break the clinch. #BC#
Deal breaks the clinch.
Deal tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gustavsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gustavsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Gustavsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Deal with a body shot.
Gustavsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deal thuds his right hand into Gustavsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Gustavsson darts in and clinches Deal up against the ropes.
Deal is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustavsson has double underhooks.
Gustavsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gustav Gustavsson.
I think Gustavsson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Gustavsson!

 

Event: GMT 15 - Dekkers Vs Jernit     
Date:   Aug 14, 2016
#R1#
Deal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Heart misses
and Deal counters with a low kick, right behind Heart 's knee.
Deal throws a low kick, looking for Heart's leg but Heart calmly moves out of range.
Heart is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Deal with a body shot.
Heart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deal.
Heart scores with a leg kick.
Deal is looking to clinch but Heart is avoiding it.
Deal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deal tries to bum rush Heart with a series of wild strikes but Heart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deal ducks right into an uppercut from Heart.
Deal 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.
Deal misses with a two punch combination.
Deal looks to score with a jab to the body but Heart is just out of range.
Deal backing away here, and Heart unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Heart keeps the fight on the outside.
Deal connects with a jab.
Deal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Heart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Deal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Heart throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Deal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heart - the referee stops the clock and Deal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heart. Deal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Deal misses the target.
Heart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deal's sensitive parts.
Deal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deal can pounce on him.
Deal misses with a wild body shot.
Heart only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Heart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deal connects with a body shot.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heart.
Deal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Heart.
Deal looks to land a left hand but Heart moved out of range nicely.
Deal wants to clinch but Heart slips to the side
letting Heart counter with a right hand.
Deal lands a body shot.
Heart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deal throws out a leg kick but Heart moves out of range and Deal only half commits.
Deal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heart misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heart thows a body kick. Deal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Deal throws a hook but Heart avoids it easily.
Deal tried to score with a low kick but Heart checks it.
Heart shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal dominated that round.
That's time! Deal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Heart tried to score with a low kick but Deal checks it.
Deal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Heart counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Heart is predictable there
and Deal counters with a straight right hand.
Heart wants to land a leg kick but Deal is out of range.
Heart avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Heart eats them both and turns towards Deal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heart doesn't seem bothered though.
Deal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heart tries a head kick but it misses.
Deal throws a looping overhand right but Heart ducks down to avoid it.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heart avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Heart finds it's way round the side to connect with Deal's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heart wants to land a leg kick but Deal is out of range. #T1#
Deal throws an off balance right hand
and Heart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Deal throws a jab when Heart was well out of range.
And Heart responds with a good body kick, but Deal manages to step out the way in time.
Deal scores with a punch to the head.
Deal wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Deal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heart throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Deal fails to land with a series of punches.
Heart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deal tries to bum rush Heart with a series of wild strikes but Heart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Deal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deal misses with a looping right.
Heart throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heart. #T2#
Heart looks for the body kick but Deal saw that one coming.
Deal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heart can do to turn this around?
Heart throws a hook but Deal avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deal misses with a right hand
and Heart counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Deal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Deal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deal avoids the head kick by Heart.
Deal wants to land a leg kick but Heart is out of range.
Heart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deal misses with a wild combination.
Heart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 Chris Deal will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Heart.
Heart throws a leg kick which misses Deal's front leg but catches the back leg as Deal tries to avoid it.
Deal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heart misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deal throws a big counter combination but Heart scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Heart slips a jab and a cross from Deal.
Heart cracks Deal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chris Deal is winning the standup battle so far.
Heart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deal. That did some damage!
Heart throws a wild body kick that Deal sees coming a mile off.
Heart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deal.
Heart is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Deal with a body shot.
Deal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart dodges the punch combination from Deal.
Heart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deal checks a leg kick.#T1#
Deal tries to clinch up.
Deal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Deal scores with a jab to the body.
Deal misses with a few strikes there.
Heart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deal swinging wildly here.
Deal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heart moves away.
Heart misses with a hook. Deal ducked under it nicely.
Heart throws a sloppy head kick and Deal moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Deal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Deal.
Deal looks to land a right hand but Heart moved out of range.#T2#
Heart throws a body punch but Deal moves out of range.
Deal avoids the body shot from Heart.
Deal scores with a hook to the body. Heart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deal throws a right hand that Heart ducks under and follows up with a left that Heart also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deal. Heart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deal. That did some damage!
Heart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deal.
Heart now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Heart is looking to land body kicks.
Heart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deal was well out of range. Poor timing from Heart.
Deal lands the left hand.
Heart throws a body punch but Deal moves out of range.
Deal throws a series of punches but Heart moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Deal blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heart.
Heart throws a leg kick that misses.
As Heart looks to move away, Deal throws a big counter combo but Heart just gets out of the way.
Deal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Deal misses the target.
Deal looks to throw the jab but Heart is out of range.
A combination from Deal does no damage.
Heart will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heart.
Deal works the jab nicely.
Heart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deal avoids the head kick by Heart.
Deal moves in looking to clinch but Heart pushes him off.#T1#
Deal wants to clinch up but Heart keeps it at a distance.
Heart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heart has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A solid body kick from Heart.
Deal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heart feints and then cracks Deal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deal down.
Deal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heart replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Deal blocks it well.
Heart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heart slips under a jab.
Deal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Deal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Deal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick from Heart.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deal. #T2#
Heart ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Deal just misses with a punch to the body.
Deal throws a looping overhand right but Heart ducks down to avoid it.
Deal misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deal, as that shot connected.
Heart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heart manages to avoid it.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heart scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heart.
Heart scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tahar Heart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Deal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heart circles away quickly and effectively.
Deal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Heart counters with a body kick that stops Deal in his tracks momentarily.
Heart scores with a spinning back kick!
Heart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deal misses with a wild combination.
Deal moves out of range of the body kick.
Deal misses with a lunging right hand
and Heart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heart doesn't seem bothered though.
Deal misses with a double jab.
Heart tries a quick counter leg kick but Deal is wise to it.
Heart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deal throws out the jab.
Heart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Heart moves out of range as Deal strikes.
Heart lands a nice hook to Deal's body. Deal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Deal does no damage.
Heart throws a head kick that Deal semi-blocks.
Heart connects with a leg kick. Deal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deal scores with a nice head shot.
Heart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deal throws a right and a left that Heart avoids nicely.
Heart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heart sizes up Deal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chris Deal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deal throws a jab but it's blocked by Heart.
Deal loads up on a big right hand but Heart slips the punch.
Deal throws a front kick aimed at Heart's knee but Heart avoids it well. #T2#
Deal blocks the 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!
Deal lands with a nice body punch.
Heart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deal.
Heart follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Deal throws a hook but Heart blocks it.
Deal scores with a body shot.
Deal 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.
Heart throws a low kick but Deal avoids it.
Deal tries to clinch but Heart moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heart.
Deal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heart can pounce on him.
No joy there for Deal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deal lands a jab to Heart's midsection.
Tahar Heart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heart looking to land some kicks to the body here.

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 Chris Deal.
Well Deal 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Deal!

Our winner, Chris Deal, 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.

 

Event: GAMMA MT 10 - Double Header 2     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1#
Dekkers cracks Deal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Deal just misses with a punch to the body.
Dekkers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dekkers misses with a lunging right hand
letting Deal counter with a right hand.
Dekkers throws a leg kick but Deal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Deal looks to land a combination but Dekkers avoids it well.
Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dekkers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Deal 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.
Dekkers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dekkers throws a body shot but no joy.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dekkers.
Deal blocks a head kick by Dekkers.
Deal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dekkers circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dekkers throws a nice looking combination but Deal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dekkers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dekkers.
Deal takes a swing at Dekkers's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dekkers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dekkers throws a front kick aimed at Deal's knee but Deal avoids it well.
Dekkers misses the jab.
Dekkers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Strike Zone KT in the buildup to the fight.
Dekkers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Deal falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Dekkers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dekkers lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Deal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dekkers avoids a kick to the body.
Deal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dekkers throws a shot from downtown. Deal moves away and avoids it.
Dekkers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Deal tries to bum rush Dekkers with a series of wild strikes but Dekkers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dekkers throws a body shot but no joy.
Dekkers thumps Deal with a low kick.
Dekkers throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside.
Dekkers looks to land a combination. Deal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Deal clinches.
A short uppercut from Dekkers.
Dekkers can't find room to land a body shot as Deal controls the action.
Dekkers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dekkers.
Dekkers has a couple of punches blocked by Deal.
Dekkers misses with a body punch.
Deal wants to break free but Dekkers has control.
Dekkers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Dekkers on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dekkers.
Deal tries to circle away but Dekkers has him pinned against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Dekkers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Deal lands a nice shot to the body.
Deal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dekkers lands with an uppercut that bounces Deal off the ropes and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Deal.
Dekkers misses the shot to the body.
Dekkers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Deal lands a two punch combo.
Dekkers misses the shot to the body.
Deal staying out of range there.
Dekkers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dekkers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deal can do to turn this around?
Deal thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dekkers if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dekkers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dekkers. Deal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deal throws out a counter right but Dekkers avoids it with no problem.
Dekkers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Deal throws a lazy right hand but Dekkers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Dekkers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Deal connects with a single shot there.
Deal checks a leg kick.
Deal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dekkers moves away.
Deal lands with an overhand left.
Deal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deal throws a combination that misses
enabling Dekkers to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramon Dekkers is winning the standup battle so far.
Dekkers is looking to chop away at Deal's legs.
Deal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dekkers slips under a jab.
Dekkers punishes Deal's body with a nice straight punch.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dekkers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Deal takes the fight into the clinch.
Deal misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Dekkers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Dekkers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers tries a body shot but Deal blocks it.
Dekkers tries to throw a body punch but Deal avoids it by throwing Dekkers back against the ropes.
Dekkers lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Deal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dekkers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deal throws a head kick but Dekkers moves out of range.
Dekkers throws a body shot but no joy.
Deal throws a big counter head kick but Dekkers avoids it with no problem.
Deal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dekkers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dekkers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Ramon Dekkers has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers with a nice cross.
Dekkers throws a right and a left that Deal avoids nicely.
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 Ramon Dekkers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramon Dekkers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Dekkers throws a jab when Deal was well out of range.
Deal throws a wild body kick that Dekkers sees coming a mile off.
Dekkers with a jab.
Dekkers throws a jab when Deal was well out of range.
Dekkers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Deal is out of range and Dekkers settles back down.
Dekkers lands a head kick. Deal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Deal lands with an overhand left.
Dekkers throws a body punch but Deal moves out of range.
Deal throws out a counter right but Dekkers avoids it with no problem.
Deal lands a glancing blow to the side of Dekkers's head.
Deal scores with a punch to the head.
Deal thuds a left hand into Dekkers's body.
Deal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dekkers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deal checks the leg kick.
Dekkers is looking to score with low kicks.
Deal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dekkers throws a leg kick
and Deal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Deal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dekkers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deal's hands.
Dekkers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a slapping body shot.
Dekkers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deal misses with a double jab.
Deal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dekkers checks it well.
Dekkers misses with a wild body shot.
Dekkers 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.
Dekkers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Dekkers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dekkers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Dekkers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Deal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Deal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deal misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Deal.
Dekkers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dekkers lands a body shot.
Dekkers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Deal! But no joy.
A jab from Dekkers finds it's way through Deal's defenses.
Deal throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dekkers.
Dekkers loads up on a big right hand but Deal slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses.
Deal defending well as Dekkers loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Deal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dekkers misses with a looping right.
Deal scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Dekkers clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Dekkers'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.
#R4#
Dekkers misses the shot to the body.
Dekkers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deal misses with a low kick.
Deal misses with a wild combination.
Deal lands with a hook. Dekkers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Deal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Dekkers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dekkers.
A body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Dekkers won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling the position.
Dekkers lands a body punch.
Dekkers misses with some punches. #T1#
Deal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dekkers has him pressed against the ropes.
Deal blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deal prevents a body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deal can't break the clinch.
Dekkers throws a head punch that misses.
Dekkers tries to work over Deal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deal blocking some punches.
Dekkers working aggressively here.
Dekkers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Deal as Dekkers tries to tie him up.
Deal being controlled against the ropes.#T2#
Deal tries to circle away but Dekkers has him pinned against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Dekkers.
Dekkers is working Deal over against the ropes.
Deal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deal blocks an uppercut.
Dekkers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deal's elbow.
Dekkers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dekkers slows down the pace here.
Dekkers lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Dekkers had his way with Chris Deal in that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Dekkers's cut.
That's time! Dekkers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Dekkers throws a leg kick
and Deal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramon Dekkers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Deal tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dekkers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal misses with a hook. Dekkers ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dekkers.
Dekkers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deal lands a leg kick that knocks Dekkers off balance momentarily.
Deal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dekkers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deal wants to slow Dekkers down by chopping away at his legs.
Deal dodges the punch combination from Dekkers.
Good leg kick by Dekkers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Dekkers lands with a nice body punch.
Dekkers lands with a cross.
Dekkers lands a two punch combo.
Dekkers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Deal is out of range and Dekkers settles back down.
Deal throws a one two combo.
Dekkers works Deal's body with a nice hook.
Chris Deal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deal scores with a leg kick.
Dekkers jabs at Deal's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dekkers lands a nice shot to the body.
Dekkers scores with a jab to the body.
Dekkers throws a body punch but Deal moves out of range.
Deal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dekkers lands a jab.
Dekkers misses with a leg kick
and Deal counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Deal as he connects with a hook.
Dekkers scores with a nice right hand.
Deal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dekkers cracks Deal with a good jab.
Deal takes a swing at Dekkers's ribcage but misses.
Dekkers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dekkers takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses.
Deal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dekkers with a body shot.
Deal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dekkers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deal's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deal throws a looping overhand right but Dekkers ducks down to avoid it.
Deal misses with a hook.
Deal needs to keep his hands up - Dekkers had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Dekkers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dekkers 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers!

Ramon Dekkers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA MT 8 - Double Header     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Deal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steen closes the distance but Deal moves to the side
and Deal counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Steen instigates a clinch. #BC#
Deal breaks from the clinch.
Steen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Deal paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Deal has closed the distance and engaged Steen in a clinch.
Steen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deal managing to block the knees to the body from Steen.
Steen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deal can't break the clinch.
Deal tries to circle away but Steen has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Deal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Steen is rocked!#T1#
Steen closes the distance but Deal moves to the side
and Deal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steen is still on wobbly legs! Can Deal finish him?
Deal throws a front kick that sends Steen stumbling back into the ropes.
Steen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steen scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Deal tenderised Steen's leg. Steen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deal connects with a quick right hand that sends Steen tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Chris Deal!
A victorious Chris Deal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA MT 5 - White Vs Foster     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
Deal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Deal moves out of range of the body kick from Menace.
Deal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Menace blocks a head kick by Deal.
Menace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deal.
Menace misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Menace. Menace obviously looking to wear him down.
Deal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Deal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Strike Zone KT in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Menace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Menace finds it's way through Deal's defenses.
Menace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Deal is looking to counter punch.
Deal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menace.
A countering left hand to the body from Menace misses.
Deal misses with a hook to the body
and Menace counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice cross by Deal.#T1#
A low kick from Deal is predictable there
and Menace counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deal's knee momentarily.
Deal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Menace.
Menace thuds his shin into the meat of Deal's side.
Menace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deal 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.
Menace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Menace looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Menace.
Deal misses with the combination.
A left lands for Menace.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Deal. Menace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deal blocks the body kick.
Deal moves in looking to clinch but Menace pushes him off.
Deal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Deal checks a leg kick nicely.
Deal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Menace.
Deal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Maxwell Menace has been cut.
A punch combination from Deal misses.
Menace misses with a wild body shot.
Menace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deal throws a series of punches but Menace moves out of range.
Menace throws a wild body kick that Deal sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menace goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maxwell Menace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxwell Menace's cut.
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.
#R2#
Deal cracks Menace with a right hand to the side of the head.
Menace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deal. #CL#
Menace gets tackled into the ropes by Deal. Deal maintains the clinch.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Menace is controlling the position.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menace misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Menace throws a punch but it's blocked by Deal.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Menace breaks the clinch.
Deal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Menace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Deal. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Menace's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menace throws a counter combo.
Deal with a nice cross.
Menace throws a low kick but Deal avoids it.
Deal misses with a wild combination. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Menace misses.
Menace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deal scores with a hook.
Menace throws a nice outside leg kick.
Menace throws a big shot that misses.
Deal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deal misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menace. Deal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Menace throws out a counter right but Deal avoids it with no problem.
Menace misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Deal moves into the clinch.
Deal tries to circle away but Menace has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxwell Menace's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Deal works over Menace's head and body with a nice combination.
Deal throws a hook to the side of Menace's head but Menace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chris Deal is winning the standup battle so far.
Menace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deal manages to avoid it.
Menace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deal.
Deal blocks a head kick by Menace.
A slapping leg kick lands for Deal.
Menace throws a low kick, looking for Deal's leg but Deal calmly moves out of range.
Deal missing with a left hand there. Menace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deal misses with an uppercut. Menace saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Menace, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Menace.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Deal 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 Menace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Menace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Menace throws a body punch but Deal moves out of range.
Deal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crunch! Menace slams his shin into Deal's torso.#T1#
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menace unleashes a big counter combination but Deal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Menace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deal.
Deal feints and then cracks Menace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Menace down.
Deal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Menace.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Menace.
Menace defending well as Deal loads up on a big left hand.
Menace throws out a counter right but Deal avoids it with no problem.
Deal tries to clinch but Menace moves away
and Menace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Menace misses.
Menace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Menace fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Deal.
Menace throws a sloppy head kick and Deal moves out of range easily. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Deal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Menace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Menace scores with a leg kick.
Deal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Menace misses with a low kick.
Deal tries to bum rush Menace with a series of wild strikes but Menace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Menace. That one must have hurt.
Menace slips under a jab from Deal.
Menace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deal rather than just go for the knockout.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menace lands with a hook. Deal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Deal throws a low kick but Menace avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell Menace really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxwell Menace's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Menace throws a series of punches but Deal moves out of range.
Deal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Menace's hands.
Menace scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Menace lands but Deal takes it in his stride.
Deal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Menace throws a low kick but Deal moves out of range easily.
Menace just misses with a punch to the body.
Menace swinging wildly here.
Deal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Menace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deal throws a body punch but Menace moves out of range.
Deal misses with a leg kick.
Menace throws a leg kick but Deal checks it. #T1#
Menace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal blocks a jab.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Menace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Menace works Deal's body with a nice hook.
Menace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deal's sensitive parts.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Deal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menace throws out the jab.
Deal throws a good cross that connects.
Menace walks into a left hand.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch but Menace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menace misses with a straight right. #CL#
Deal moves into the clinch.
Menace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Deal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Menace working aggressively here.
Menace misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal is trying to stall.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell Menace dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Deal throws a leg kick
and Menace counters with a nice uppercut.
Menace scores with a leg kick.
Menace misses with a body kick.
Deal looks to land a combination but Menace avoids it well.
Deal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Menace scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Menace throws a jab but it's blocked by Deal.
Deal tried to counter with a leg kick but Menace avoided it.
Menace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Menace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menace explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Deal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Menace.
Deal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deal fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Deal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Menace.
No joy there for Deal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Menace goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chris Deal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deal's hands.
Menace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Menace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Menace circles away quickly and effectively.
Deal is looking to clinch.
Menace lands an overhand right.
Deal throws a jab but it's blocked by Menace.
Menace doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Menace checks a leg kick.#T2#
Deal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deal throws a leg kick but Menace sees it coming and moves out of range.
Menace misses with a body shot.
Deal connects with a crisp jab.
Menace throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maxwell Menace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Menace feints and then cracks Deal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deal down.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menace throws a fast counter high kick but Deal manages to duck under it in time.
Menace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Menace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Menace.
Menace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deal misses with a combination
and Menace counters with a leg kick.
Menace throws a head kick that Deal semi-blocks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Menace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Menace 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Menace!

During a confident post fight interview, Maxwell Menace thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA MT 2 - Wells Vs Florenzi     
Date:   Apr 23, 2016
#R1#
Deal throws a series of punches but Villain avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Deal!
Villain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Deal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deal throws a nice looking combination but Villain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Villain tries to close the distance and clinch but Deal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deal lands with a nice combination. Villain backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Villain is rocked!
Deal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Villain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deal lands a right and a left and another right! Villain goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Deal!
Our winner, Chris Deal, 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.

 

 
 
 
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