Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 169
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Deckel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ratt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Deckel is in Ratt's guard.
Ratt keeping moving, preventing Deckel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ratt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deckel stopping the sweep attempt from Ratt.
Ratt looking to control.
Ratt keeping full guard, as Deckel tries to pass. #SUB#
Ratt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deckel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt trying to control the position. #ES#
Ratt pushes Deckel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Ratt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ratt lands a jab to Deckel's midsection.
Ratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ratt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deckel circles away quickly and effectively.
Deckel throws a body shot but no joy.
Ratt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Ratt.
Deckel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Deckel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Deckel works his way into side control.
Ratt is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SUB2#
Deckel is working to tighten his grip on Ratt's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ratt has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Deckel is really squeezing tight and eventually Ratt passes out! Deckel breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Topf Deckel!
An out of breath Topf Deckel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFL 12
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Dlask bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deckel's head backwards.#TD2#
Deckel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Deckel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dlask is trying to get back to full guard.
Dlask tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dlask tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Deckel is trying to work for a kimura but Dlask is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Deckel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dlask tries to get to full guard but Deckel has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Deckel wants to work for an arm triangle but Dlask is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Deckel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dlask is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Deckel is working for a submission of some sort.
Dlask wants to get back to full guard.
Dlask slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deckel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dlask swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deckel is fighting to break Dlask's control of his arms but Dlask is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deckel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dlask is keeping the position for now.
Dlask looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Dlask wants to control position but Deckel is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Dlask here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Topf Deckel!
After winning the bout, Topf Deckel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFL 10
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Machiels lands a glancing blow to the side of Deckel's head.#CL2#
Machiels pushes Deckel up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Machiels - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Deckel blocks with his arms.
Machiels leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Deckel avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Deckel is blocking nicely.
Machiels taking a breather.
Deckel avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deckel blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Deckel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machiels can turn it around.#T1#
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Machiels lands a nice knee to the body.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels looking to slow down the pace here.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Deckel avoids the damage to the body.
Deckel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've been hearing reports that Deckel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Deckel being controlled against the cage.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Deckel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Deckel blocks with his arms.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Deckel avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
Deckel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deckel is defending well for now.
Deckel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deckel is defending well for now.
Deckel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Deckel avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deckel is trying to break free.#T3#
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deckel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machiels lands an elbow just above Deckel 's eye.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deckel managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels effectively controlling the action here.
Machiels prevents Deckel from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Deckel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Deckel is keeping busy.
Deckel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels lands a good knee to the midsection. Deckel won't want to take too many of those.
Machiels looking to stall.
A knee to the head by Machiels.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deckel blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machiels obliges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machiels throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Machiels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Topf Deckel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Deckel throws a body punch but Machiels moves out of range.
Machiels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Deckel misses its target.#CL2#
Machiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Deckel is blocking nicely.
Machiels with a knee to the head.
Deckel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Machiels.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deckel.
Deckel wants a takedown. #T1#
Machiels connects with a knee to the head.
Machiels lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machiels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machiels.
Machiels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Deckel pulls guard effortlessly.
Deckel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machiels's guard. #REVR#
Deckel won't allow Machiels to sweep him here.
Machiels pulls Deckel in to control the position. #SUB2#
Machiels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Deckel stopping the sweep attempt from Machiels.#SUB#
Deckel drops back looking for a leg! Machiels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machiels manages to kick Deckel off! Deckel jumps back into Machiels's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deckel advances to half guard.
Machiels keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Deckel is working for a kimura but Machiels is defending it quite comfortably.
Deckel passes to full mount! #T3#
Machiels tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Deckel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Machiels can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Deckel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Machiels turns into him and now he's in Deckel's guard. #SUB#
Deckel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deckel keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully. #T4#
Deckel trying to keep a closed guard but Machiels is proving a slippery customer.
Machiels trying to control but Deckel is working from the bottom.
Machiels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deckel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Deckel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Machiels postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Deckel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machiels, into his guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deckel stays in close to Machiels's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Machiels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Topf Deckel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Machiels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deckel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Machiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deckel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machiels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Deckel managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Deckel dodges an elbow strike from Machiels.
Deckel managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Deckel blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Machiels working Deckel over with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deckel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deckel avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Deckel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machiels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machiels effectively controlling the action here.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Deckel avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head. #T2##BC#
Deckel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machiels misses with a low kick.
Machiels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machiels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machiels tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Deckel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Machiels has Deckel up against the cage in a clinch.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deckel avoids it.
Deckel goes for a takedown attempt but Machiels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Topf Deckel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deckel checks a leg kick. #T3##CL2#
Machiels instigates a clinch.
Machiels scores with a knee to the head.
Machiels stalling the fight.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deckel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deckel avoids it.
Deckel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machiels crunches a lovely knee into Deckel's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deckel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deckel avoids it.
Deckel wants to take the fight to the mat but Machiels manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Deckel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Machiels lands a good knee to the midsection. Deckel won't want to take too many of those.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Deckel blocks with his arms.
Machiels misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Deckel blocks it.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Deckel avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Machiels - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machiels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Topf Deckel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hans Machiels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deckel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machiels gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Machiels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machiels winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Machiels!

Event: RFL Connected 5.1
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Kai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
Kai takes a swing at Deckel's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Deckel misses its target.#TD#
Deckel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kai sprawls well initially but Deckel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Deckel seems to be working for a kimura but Kai defends the submission attempt.
Kai tries to kick Deckel off in order to stand up. Deckel Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Deckel is looking to take a break and control but Kai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kai wants to get back to his feet but Deckel drags him back down.
Deckel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Deckel is looking to take a break and control but Kai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Deckel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Kai is trying to buck Deckel off.
Deckel wants to control but Kai is keeping him busy.
Kai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deckel wants to control but Kai is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Kai throws Deckel to one side and escapes!
Kai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deckel doesn't seem bothered though.
Menes Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Deckel blocks a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kai.
Donk. Kai catches Deckel right on the button with a cross.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Deckel is just out of range.
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!
Kai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice sprawl there from Kai as Deckel shoots in.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deckel moves out of range of the strikes.
As Kai looks to move away, Deckel throws a big counter combo but Kai just gets out of the way.
Deckel blocks a jab.
Deckel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kai throws the left hand but Deckel avoids the punch easily.
Deckel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab. #T3#
Kai lands a nice looking body shot.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Kai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kai lands a jab to Deckel's midsection.
Deckel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deckel rather than just go for the knockout.
Deckel shoots in for a takedown but Kai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deckel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kai to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Deckel is rocked!
Deckel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Deckel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deckel is breathing heavily.
Kai batters Deckel with a massive right followed by a huge left! Deckel is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Kai lands a final crushing right hand to drop Deckel to the mat with a gruesome thud! Kai is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Menes Kai!
A very excited looking Menes Kai 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: RFL 3 - Power of Three
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Deckel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kangas.
Kangas lands a lovely overhand right.
Deckel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kangas throws out the jab.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
Good shot there by Kangas.
Deckel swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Deckel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Deckel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kangas.
Kangas throws the left hand but Deckel avoids the punch easily.
Deckel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Deckel shoots in but Kangas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Deckel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kangas throws a shot to the body.
Kangas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Deckel tries to move into range but Kangas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Deckel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kangas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kangas.
Deckel swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
Deckel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kangas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Deckel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deckel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kangas throws a head kick that misses.
Deckel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deckel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Deckel or perhaps it was just good defense by Kangas, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Topf Deckel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deckel with a poor takedown
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deckel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kangas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangas with a hook.
Nice shot by Kangas.
Kangas clobbers Deckel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Deckel takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Deckel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Kangas throws a body punch but Deckel moves out of range.
Deckel defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
Deckel throws a low kick but Kangas moves out of range easily.
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deckel blocks a jab.
Deckel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kangas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas connects with a body shot that sends Deckel's belly button to the back.
Deckel defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Kangas takes a swing at Deckel's ribcage but misses.
Kangas scores with a jab.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on Deckel's shoulder, as Deckel tries to avoid the shot.
Deckel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Deckel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deckel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kangas.#TD#
Kangas gets caught napping as Deckel dives in and scores a takedown. Kangas manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas keeping moving, preventing Deckel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Deckel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deckel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deckel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deckel.
It looked like Deckel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kangas.
Kangas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Deckel 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.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
Deckel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kangas counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kangas.
Kangas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
Deckel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Kangas darts in and clinches Deckel up against the cage.
Deckel prevents a body shot from Kangas.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kangas lands with a light punch inside.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kangas lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Kangas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deckel fails with a takedown attempt.
Deckel misses the shot to the body.
Deckel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Deckel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Deckel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
Kangas connects with a body shot.
Kangas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deckel.
Topf Deckel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas tests Deckel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deckel avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Deckel.
Deckel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kangas lands a jab to Deckel's midsection.
Kangas swinging wildly here.
Kangas lands a front kick.
A big right from Kangas misses. #T3#
Deckel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a hook.
Deckel avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Deckel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deckel. Deckel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Deckel with a poor takedown
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Topf Deckel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deckel blocks a head kick by Kangas.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Deckel is just out of range.
Kangas lunges at Deckel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deckel's hand.
Deckel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deckel.
Deckel throwing a counter right hand but Kangas manages to avoid it.
Deckel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kangas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deckel. #T4#
Deckel has his takedown stuffed
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deckel is looking to wear down Kangas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Deckel goes for a double leg but Kangas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kangas continues to drive forward.
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deckel backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deckel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kangas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kangas lands a hook that snaps the head of Deckel backwards. #BC2#
Kangas manages to break the clinch.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Deckel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deckel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kangas.
Deckel with a poor takedown
and Kangas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deckel's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kangas scores with a sloppy right hand. Deckel should have avoided that one.
Deckel drops his hands momentarily and Kangas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Kangas. That snapped Deckel's head back.
Kangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deckel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kangas defends it nicely.
That kick from Kangas tenderised Deckel's leg. Deckel is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kangas.
Kangas throws a hook but Deckel avoids it easily.
Deckel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kangas throws a body punch but Deckel moves out of range. #T1#
Deckel walks into a straight right hand from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
Kangas lands with a right hand.
Kangas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deckel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Deckel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kangas misses with a left hand
and Deckel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kangas lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kangas.
Deckel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Deckel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kangas! But no joy.
Deckel avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Deckel throws a right hand that Kangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Kangas also avoids with ease.#T2#
Kangas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Deckel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Deckel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kangas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deckel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kangas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Kangas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deckel. That did some damage!
Kangas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Deckel is just out of range.
Deckel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Kangas gets caught napping as Deckel dives in and scores a takedown. Kangas manages to retain guard.#T3#
Deckel stands and throws Kangas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kangas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Deckel moves into full mount! Kangas won't be happy about that!
Kangas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deckel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deckel wants to control the action but instead Kangas gets a body lock and reverses into Deckel's guard! Nice work!
Deckel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kangas trying to control but Deckel is working from the bottom.
Kangas looking to sit in guard and control but Deckel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tapani Kangas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Deckel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deckel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deckel content to control rather than advance.
Deckel wants to control but Kangas is keeping him busy.
Topf Deckel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Deckel gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kangas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kangas!

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Cruz tests Deckel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deckel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cruz tries to land a leg kick but Deckel saw it coming and moves away.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Deckel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz throws a hook but Deckel blocks it.
Cruz with the inside leg kick.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Deckel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Deckel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deckel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Deckel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Deckel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deckel doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deckel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Deckel defends easily.
Deckel looking to pass the guard.
Deckel keeps trying to improve his position.
Deckel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cruz trying to hold on to Deckel's head to control him but Deckel postures up.
Cruz tries to roll over but Deckel keeps him under control.
Deckel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Deckel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Deckel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cruz is staying active underneath Deckel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Cruz wants to control but Deckel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deckel prevents Cruz from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cruz lands a nice looking body kick.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deckel. That did some damage!#CL#
Cruz rushes Deckel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz. #BC#
Cruz breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Deckel pushes him off.
Deckel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Deckel clinches. #TD#
Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deckel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deckel passes Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Deckel is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cruz reverses the position - he's now on top in Deckel's guard.
Deckel wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Deckel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cruz trying to control but Deckel is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Deckel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deckel wants to counter with a clinch but Cruz pushes him away.
Deckel walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruz. #TD2#
Deckel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Deckel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deckel advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Deckel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cruz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Deckel's guard! Nice work there by Cruz!
Deckel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deckel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Deckel trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Deckel looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Cruz wants to control from the top but Deckel keeps moving. #SUB2#
Deckel has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Deckel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deckel wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Topf Deckel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Deckel wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz trying to control but Deckel is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Deckel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cruz stacks Deckel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cruz!
Cruz staying calm.
Cruz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deckel is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jacinto Cruz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
Cruz scores with a head kick. Deckel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jacinto Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz feints and then cracks Deckel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deckel down.
Cruz tries to land a front kick but Deckel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Deckel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Deckel trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is pulling down on Deckel's head to control his posture.
Deckel tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard. #T1#
Deckel postures up.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jacinto Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Deckel on the side of the head.
Topf Deckel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deckel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Deckel! But no joy.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deckel can do to turn this around?
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Cruz moves into the clinch.#T2#
Cruz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Deckel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cruz can't fight it off and eventually Deckel manages to take the fight to the floor. Cruz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Deckel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Deckel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Deckel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deckel wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Deckel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacinto Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deckel wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Deckel wants to advance to full mount but Cruz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cruz controls Deckel momentarily but Deckel frees himself.
Deckel is fighting to break Cruz's control of his arms but Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Deckel is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Deckel has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Deckel is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Deckel trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Deckel 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Topf Deckel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deckel misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz half committed to a counter leg kick.

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 Jacinto Cruz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Berge.
Berge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deckel wants to counter the offense by Berge and move into the clinch position.
Berge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deckel.
Berge scores with a jab.
Deckel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berge scores with a hook.
Deckel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deckel ducks under a wild hook from Berge.#TD2#
Deckel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Deckel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Berge is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Topf Deckel!
After winning the bout, Topf Deckel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Tobias Berge stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Stackhouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deckel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Deckel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stackhouse as he avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deckel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stackhouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deckel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deckel defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Deckel is looking for the big counter here.
Stackhouse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deckel. That did some damage!
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deckel throws a nice looking combination but Stackhouse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stackhouse lands with a right hand.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Deckel avoids it easily.
Deckel throws a counter combo.
Stackhouse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stackhouse throws a body punch but Deckel moves out of range.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the side of Deckel's head but Deckel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deckel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Stackhouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deckel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stackhouse but Stackhouse pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut. Deckel saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Stackhouse misses the target.
Jason Stackhouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stackhouse misses with a wild body shot.
Deckel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stackhouse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deckel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Deckel blocks it.
That kick from Stackhouse tenderised Deckel's leg. Deckel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Deckel dives in and scores a takedown into Stackhouse 's guard.
Stackhouse is wriggling around but Deckel manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deckel in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Deckel is trying to work for a kimura but Stackhouse is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Deckel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stackhouse defends it well. #SUB2#
Deckel seems to be working for a kimura but Stackhouse defends the submission attempt.
Deckel is looking to take a break and control but Stackhouse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stackhouse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stackhouse tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Deckel works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Deckel tries for a kimura but Stackhouse is defending well.
Deckel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stackhouse 's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Deckel is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Stackhouse looks calm but he's in trouble here. Deckel gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Stackhouse is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Deckel lets go of the hold and Stackhouse can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Topf Deckel!
Topf Deckel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jason Stackhouse was interviewed post fight and said 'It's like if a tree falls in the woods, it's still a tree, ain't it?'.

Event: CFC 636
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Tartarus misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Deckel misses its target.
We've been hearing reports that Deckel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Deckel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tartarus counters with a thumping low kick. #KD2#
Tartarus lands a big head kick that sends Deckel tumbling to the mat! Tartarus takes a step backwards and waves Deckel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
Deckel with a poor takedown
and Tartarus counters with a head kick that wobbles Deckel - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Tartarus sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriel Tartarus!
Uriel Tartarus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 107: Cruz vs Dew
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Dan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deckel sprawls well initially but Dan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Deckel is looking to control Dan 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deckel avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dan is trying to control. Deckel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dan drops an elbow to the side of Deckel's head. #SUB#
Dan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Dan seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deckel!
Dan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Deckel is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Deckel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Deckel is bucking up trying to escape but Dan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dan landing strikes from the mount.#CUT#It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
Deckel is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Dan .#ROC#Deckel is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dan postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Deckel bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dan and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sickwat Dan !

Event: HFC 103: Bond vs Dorado
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Deckel slips under a jab from Little.
Despite the aggression on Deckel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Little throws a lazy right hand but Deckel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deckel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Little slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deckel slips under a jab.
Deckel moves out of range of the strikes.
Deckel looks for a takedown but Little sprawls well.#TD2#
Deckel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Little was covering up waiting for the punch and Deckel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Little keeping full guard, as Deckel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel trying to control the position from guard on top but Little is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Little keeping full guard, as Deckel tries to pass. #T1##SU2#
Deckel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Little connects with a single shot there.
Little connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Little.
Little connects with a single shot there.
Little digs a good hook to Deckel's body.
Deckel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Little misses with a hook. Deckel ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Little. Those never looked like landing.
Deckel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Little.
Deckel takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deckel walks into a left hand. #TD#
Little fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deckel sprawls well initially but Little persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Deckel is looking to improve his position.
Deckel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Little is working away from the top position though.
Little prevents Deckel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Deckel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Deckel looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SU#
Little decides to stand up.
Little throws a shot from downtown. Deckel moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Little. Those never looked like landing.
Little cracks Deckel with an open hand slap.
Little jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Deckel staying out of range there.
Deckel wants to counter the offense by Little and move into the clinch position.
Deckel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Little.
Deckel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Little is fending him off so far but Deckel persists. Nope, Little circles away and we're back to standing.
Deckel throws a push kick but Little slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Little's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deckel under the eye.
Little catches Deckel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deckel throws a nice looking combination but Little bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Little misses with a straight right.
Deckel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Little misses.
Deckel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Deckel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Little connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deckel. Deckel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Little misses its intended target.
Deckel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Little is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheers as Little lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deckel doesn't seem phased though.
Ty Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little feints a jab promting Deckel to slip. Little then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Deckel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Little shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Little was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Little wants to stand but Deckel has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ty Little dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Little throws a shot to the body.
Little jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Little connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deckel's hands.
Deckel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Little avoids it really well and circles away.
Little is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deckel can do to turn this around?
Little lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Little connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Little.
Deckel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deckel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Little connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deckel scrambles back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Little closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deckel quickly recovers to half guard.
Deckel desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Deckel looking for submissions off his back.
Deckel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deckel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Little is looking to stand up but Deckel won't let him.
Little preventing the sweep.
Deckel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Little manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Little controls Deckel momentarily but Deckel frees himself.
Deckel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Little swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Little wants to get back to his feet but Deckel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Topf Deckel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deckel advances to half guard. #T3#
Little won't allow Deckel to pass to mount.
Deckel content to control rather than advance.
Little is trying to stand back up but Deckel is controlling him
Deckel tries to pass to full mount but Little defends it.
Deckel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Deckel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Little sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Deckel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Deckel postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Little to stand up.
Deckel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little feints a jab promting Deckel to slip. Little then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Deckel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Deckel staying out of range there.#TD2#
Deckel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deckel wants to pass the guard but Little is keeping the position.
Deckel passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deckel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ty Little will probably get the nod.
That's time! Little's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Little loads up on a big right hand but Deckel slips the punch.
Little bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deckel's head backwards.#TD2#
Deckel looking to score a takedown here. Little is defending well but Deckel drives through and ends up in Little's guard.#SU2#
Little is working an open guard so Deckel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Deckel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Little.
Little scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Little misses.
A slow jab from Little misses its intended target.
Little throws a shot from downtown. Deckel moves away and avoids it.
Little throws a right hand that Deckel ducks under and follows up with a left that Deckel also avoids with ease.
Deckel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, jab by Little - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Deckel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Deckel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Little is in trouble now - Deckel has advanced to mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Little's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Deckel wants to take Little's back but he can't do it this time.
Little's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Deckel wants to take Little's back here but Little is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T2#
Little is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Deckel has taken his back.
What can Little do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Little is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Little preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Deckel.
Little is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Deckel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Little knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Little for a finish.
Little prevents Deckel from getting a body triangle.
Well, with Deckel on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Little is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3##SUB2#
Deckel working for a choke but Little is defending well. #SUB2#
Deckel is persistently looking for the submission but Little is defending it well. #SUB2#
Deckel is looking for a choke. Little gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Little manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #T4#
Little postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deckel is on top in guard. #REVB#
Deckel pushing down on Little's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ty Little is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Deckel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Topf Deckel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deckel is pressing down on Little's thigh, looking to free his foot. Little is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Topf Deckel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Little 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Little!
Ty Little bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 98: Davito vs Holly
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Babaganush scores with a jab to the body.
Deckel moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deckel.
Babaganush scores with the left hand. Deckel knows he should have avoided that one.
Deckel cracks Babaganush with an open hand slap.
Babaganush 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.#TD2#
Babaganush shoots in and bounces Deckel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Deckel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babaganush thuds a left hand into Deckel's body.
Deckel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deckel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deckel. #T1#
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Deckel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babaganush thuds a left hand into Deckel's body.
Deckel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Deckel moves away and avoids it.
Deckel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babaganush lands with a straight right. Deckel didn't see that one coming.
Deckel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
A left lands for Babaganush.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babaganush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deckel under the eye.
Babaganush misses the jab.
It looked like Deckel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Deckel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Deckel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab by Babaganush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush dips to his left and cracks Deckel with an uppercut!#T2##TD#
Deckel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Deckel lands in his opponent's guard.
Deckel forces his way into half guard.
Babaganush is trying to stand. #SUB#
Deckel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Babaganush sees it coming and defends easily.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but Babaganush defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Deckel seems to be looking for submissions.
Deckel moves nicely into side control. #T3##SUB#
Deckel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babaganush is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deckel tries to advance to mount but Babaganush instead regains half guard.
Babaganush regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deckel wants to pass the guard but Babaganush is keeping the position.
Deckel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Babaganush is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babaganush is looking to stand up but Deckel isn't so interested in that idea.
Deckel wants to pass the guard but Babaganush is keeping the position.
Babaganush is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deckel tries to stand but Babaganush is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Babaganush misses with a looping left.
Babaganush 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.
Babaganush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Babaganush dominated that round.
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#
Deckel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
Babaganush throws a jab when Deckel was well out of range.
Deckel defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Babaganush cracks Deckel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Babaganush lands a nice shot that snaps Deckel's head back.
Babaganush misses with a series of wild punches.
Deckel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deckel is defended easily by Babaganush.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Deckel is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Deckel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babaganush.
Deckel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deckel goes for a double leg but Babaganush avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Babaganush continues to drive forward.
Deckel stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Babaganush breaks the clinch.
Babaganush 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.#T1#
Deckel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Babaganush. That one must have hurt.
Deckel blocks a jab.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
Babaganush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deckel.
A big right from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Deckel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Babaganush's waist but Babaganush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deckel off to one side.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Topf Deckel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Babaganush misses.
Deckel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babaganush throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deckel's head.
Babaganush connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deckel momentarily.
Deckel slips under a jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Deckel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Babaganush gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Deckel is controlling Babaganush's trapped leg to prevent Babaganush from advancing to side control.#T2#
Deckel wants to get back to full guard but Babaganush has passed into side control.#SU2#
Babaganush decides to stand up, so the ref orders Deckel to his feet.
Babaganush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Babaganush.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deckel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Babaganush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deckel.
Babaganush throws a jab when Deckel was well out of range.
Deckel throws a big counter combination but Babaganush scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
A big left from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush sizes up Deckel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Babaganush.
Babaganush connects with a nice looking jab.
Babaganush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
Babaganush stuffs the takedown attempt from Deckel. Deckel gets slowly back to his feet.
Deckel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deckel throws a big counter combination but Babaganush scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Babaganush misses with a body punch
and Deckel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Babaganush.
Babaganush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Babaganush moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Deckel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Babaganush scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Babaganush.
Deckel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush connects with an inside leg kick.
Deckel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babaganush tries to avoid it but Deckel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babaganush to the ground. Babaganush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Deckel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Babaganush swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Deckel misses the target.
Babaganush lands with a straight right. Deckel didn't see that one coming.
Babaganush closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
Deckel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babaganush finds it's way round the side to connect with Deckel's head.
Deckel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Topf Deckel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Babaganush misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Babaganush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Deckel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babaganush as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Babaganush was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deckel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Babaganush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deckel scrambles back to his feet.
Babaganush scores with a hook.
Deckel defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Babaganush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Babaganush misses with the combination.
Deckel moves out of range as Babaganush strikes.
Nice defenses there by Deckel.
Nice uppercut there from Babaganush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babaganush throws a hook but Deckel blocks it.
Deckel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Deckel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Babaganush misses with a hook. Deckel ducked under it nicely.
Babaganush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babaganush throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deckel's head.#T1##TD#
Deckel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Babaganush quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Deckel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deckel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babaganush does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deckel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Babaganush!
Babaganush is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Deckel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Babaganush turns into him and now he's in Deckel's guard. #SUB#
Deckel has his foot on Babaganush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Babaganush works his way back into a safe position though.
Babaganush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Babaganush is looking to stand up but Deckel won't let him.
Babaganush is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Deckel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Babaganush can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deckel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Deckel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Deckel is looking to pass into half guard but Babaganush pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Babaganush is in guard.#REVB#
Babaganush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babaganush tries to stand but Deckel is controlling from the bottom.
Deckel is looking to sweep but instead, Babaganush has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deckel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4##SUB#
Babaganush wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Deckel's closed guard. He's half up but Deckel has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Deckel pivots and extends the arm, Babaganush falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Deckel! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Topf Deckel!
Our winner, Topf Deckel, 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: MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Deckel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graham is trying to defend but Deckel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Graham pushes Deckel off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Graham as Deckel shoots in.
Graham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Deckel throws a counter combo.
Graham misses with a hook.
Deckel tries to move into range but Graham moves to the side and lands with a nice 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!
Deckel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graham throws out the jab. #TD2#
Deckel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Deckel lands in his opponent's guard.
Deckel wants to stand but Graham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Deckel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deckel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deckel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now.
Graham has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deckel passes Graham 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Deckel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graham sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Deckel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham is refusing to be controlled, as Deckel sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Deckel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Graham has managed to free his arm - good work.
Graham trying to control here.
Deckel trying to control from half guard but Graham is working away. #SUB2#
Deckel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Graham wants to control but Deckel is keeping busy. #T3#
Deckel is keen to just control but Graham is a slippery customer.
Deckel trying to mount his opponent but Graham defends it. #SUB2#
Deckel seems to be looking for submissions.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
Graham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deckel is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Deckel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Deckel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graham is just riding it out for now. Deckel eventually gives up the hold.
Deckel wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but Graham defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deckel trying to control from half guard but Graham is working away. #SUB2#
Deckel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graham defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Billy Graham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Topf Deckel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Deckel fails to land the takedown.
Deckel shoots in and drives through. Graham sprawls well.
Graham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deckel avoids the body shot from Graham .
Graham misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel slips under a jab from Graham .
A countering left hand to the body from Deckel misses.#TD#
Graham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Topf Deckel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Graham is working Deckel over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1##SUB#
Graham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deckel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deckel tries to buck Graham off but Graham is having none of it.
Graham scores with a couple of short elbows.
Graham lands a decent elbow from side control.
Graham trying to control the position but Deckel is working away.
Graham lands a few punches from side control.
Graham in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Graham working the ground and pound.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Deckel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deckel can do to turn this around?#T2#
Deckel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Deckel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graham working the body and head with strikes.
Graham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Deckel looks to move to half guard but instead Graham has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Graham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Deckel working to try and regain half guard.
Graham raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Deckel is rocked!
Graham unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Deckel wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Graham celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Graham !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy Graham waved his t-shirt featuring BKC Nutrition and Laundry [30%]'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMAHKI 54
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Deckel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Deckel wants to stand but Garcia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Our spies down at at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu inform us that Garcia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Deckel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Deckel is defending well.
Deckel is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is just content to waste time from the top position. Deckel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Garcia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Deckel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Deckel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deckel is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Deckel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deckel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Deckel looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Deckel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Deckel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deckel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garcia under the eye.#CL2#
Garcia pushes Deckel up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Deckel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Deckel trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Garcia tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Deckel has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
Garcia reaches up to try and control the position but Deckel seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Garcia rolls and tries to escape and now Deckel has his back! #T4#
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Garcia trying to control the position but Deckel manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Deckel is cranking Garcia's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Garcia! He's tightened the choke and Garcia is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Topf Deckel!
Our winner, Topf Deckel, 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: MMAHKI 41
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Hofmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hofmann throws a jab when Deckel was well out of range.
Deckel walks into a straight right hand from Hofmann.#CUT#It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
Hofmann connects with a crisp jab.
Hofmann lands with a nice body punch.
Deckel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hofmann misses the target.
Deckel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hofmann.
As Hofmann backs off Deckel throws a huge counter combo but Hofmann manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Hofmann scores with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deckel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Deckel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Deckel is rocked!
Hofmann connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Deckel covering up! Hofmann comes in with a big uppercut and Deckel goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Albert Hofmann!
Albert Hofmann looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I pooped a little!'.

Event: MMAHKI 33
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Strong looks to move away, Deckel throws a big counter combo but Strong just gets out of the way.
Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong misses the jab.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deckel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strong lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.#TD2#
Strong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deckel to the ground. Strong is now in Deckel's guard.#SUB#
Deckel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Strong should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Deckel has tightened it up now! Strong should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Topf Deckel!
During a confident post fight interview, Topf Deckel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Rocky Strong spoke after the fight, saying 'I could have won if I would have hit him harder. '.

Event: MMAHKI 26
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Hisashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Hisashi throws a combination. Deckel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deckel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hisashi catches Deckel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deckel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deckel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Deckel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hisashi throws a monster overhand right that drops Deckel! Hisashi follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akahoshi Hisashi!

Event: MMAHKI 21
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Gordon fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Deckel as Gordon shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gordon.
Topf Deckel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Gordon.#TD#
Deckel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon prevents Deckel from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Deckel is trying to get an arm triangle but Gordon is defending well. #T1#
Deckel advances to full mount. #SUB#
Deckel has hold of Gordon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gordon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gordon is looking to get to half guard.
Deckel is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Deckel is working for a guillotine from mount but Gordon frees his head quite easily.
Gordon tries to lock up and control but Deckel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
Deckel is looking to work his way around to Gordon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gordon is looking to improve his position but Deckel isn't that keen on the idea.
Deckel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gordon wants to hold on but Deckel pushes him away.#SUB#
Deckel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gordon is now in Deckel's guard. A big mistake from Deckel there, giving up the dominant position! #T3#
Deckel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deckel pulls Gordon in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Gordon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Deckel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gordon, into his guard. #REVR#
Deckel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deckel passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Deckel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Deckel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gordon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Deckel's guard! Nice work there by Gordon!
Gordon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deckel holds on and takes a little breather.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deckel is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gordon has gone for a leg lock! Deckel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gordon's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Deckel has gone for a leg lock! Gordon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Deckel's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Topf Deckel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gordon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Deckel defends well and Gordon ends up having to push Deckel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Gordon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deckel quickly recovers to half guard.
Deckel is looking to get back to is feet but Gordon passes into side control.
Gordon looking to control but instead Deckel has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Deckel is defending well. #SUB2#
Gordon is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gordon is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Deckel keeping hold of Gordon's head, controlling as best he can.
Gordon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Deckel to regain full guard.
Deckel seems keen to control Gordon's posture.
Deckel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Deckel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Deckel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SUB#
Deckel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gordon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Deckel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gordon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gordon tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon sneaks back into half guard.
Gordon moves into full guard. #T3#
Gordon controls Deckel momentarily but Deckel frees himself.
Deckel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deckel forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Deckel is looking for a kimura here.
Deckel prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Deckel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Deckel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deckel.
Gordon manages to get to full guard.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Deckel controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deckel wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Topf Deckel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Deckel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gordon.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Deckel circles away. #TD#
Deckel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gordon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gordon wants to control but Deckel postures up.
Deckel tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Deckel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon wants to control but Deckel postures up.#T1##SUB#
Deckel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deckel tries to move to mount but Gordon blocks the move with his legs.
Gordon is trying to improve his position.
Deckel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gordon!#SUB#
Gordon has left one of his arms exposed and Deckel doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Gordon screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Topf Deckel!
A relieved looking Topf Deckel 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: MMAHKI 16
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Hofmann connects with a nice looking jab.
Hofmann scores with a jab.
Deckel takes one to the chin there.
Deckel closes the distance and clinches up with Hofmann, looking for a takedown. Deckel pushes Hofmann against the cage but Hofmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hofmann lands an overhand right.
Deckel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hofmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Hofmann lands with a straight right. Deckel didn't see that one coming.
Hofmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deckel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deckel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hofmann cracks Deckel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hofmann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deckel doesn't seem bothered though.
Hofmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hofmann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hofmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Deckel counters with a nice uppercut.
Deckel shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Hofmann as Deckel shoots in.
Albert Hofmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Topf Deckel.
Hofmann catches Deckel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deckel on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Deckel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Deckel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hofmann sees it coming and defends easily.
Hofmann trying to control here.
Deckel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hofmann.
Deckel wants to pass the guard but Hofmann is defending well.
Hofmann wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Deckel trying to pass the guard but Hofmann defending well.
Hofmann trying to control but Deckel postures up.
Deckel trying to mount his opponent but Hofmann defends it.
Deckel is looking to take a break and control but Hofmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hofmann is holding on to half guard well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but Hofmann defending well.
Hofmann wants to get back to full guard.
Deckel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hofmann tries to get to full guard but Deckel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Deckel is working for a kimura but Hofmann is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Deckel is trying to work for a kimura but Hofmann is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Deckel seems to be looking for submissions.
Deckel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hofmann is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Deckel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hofmann connects with a single shot there.
Hofmann lands a head shot.
Hofmann cracks Deckel with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Hofmann - just one landing.
Hofmann lands a nice hook to Deckel's body. Deckel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hofmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Hofmann.
Hofmann thuds a left hand into Deckel's body.
Deckel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hofmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##TD#
Deckel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hofmann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Deckel keeping full guard, as Hofmann tries to pass. #ES2#
Deckel pushes Hofmann off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hofmann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Deckel gets caught flat footed, as Hofmann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hofmann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deckel being controlled here, momentarily.
Hofmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Deckel keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Topf Deckel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deckel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hofmann sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Hofmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hofmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Deckel. Deckel gets slowly back to his feet.
Hofmann connects with a body shot.
Hofmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hofmann takes a swing at Deckel's ribcage but misses.
Deckel unleashes a big counter combination but Hofmann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Deckel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Hofmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hofmann lands a head shot.
Hofmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Albert Hofmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Topf Deckel.#TD2#
Deckel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Deckel won't allow Hofmann to sweep him here.
Hofmann looking to control.
Deckel trying to move into half guard but instead Hofmann has managed to sweep!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hofmann trying to control but Deckel is working from the bottom.
Hofmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hofmann dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Deckel dives in and grabs Hofmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hofmann pushes down on Deckel's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Hofmann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deckel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Topf Deckel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Hofmann - just one landing.
Deckel shoots in looking for a takedown. Hofmann tries to sprawl out of it but Deckel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hofmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hofmann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Deckel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Deckel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Hofmann struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Deckel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hofmann, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Deckel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hofmann has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Deckel but great work by Hofmann.
Hofmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deckel keeps working.
Hofmann just content to control the position.
Hofmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Albert Hofmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hofmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deckel can do to turn this around?#T2#
You can see the frustration on Deckel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hofmann controls the position.
Hofmann taking a break here but Deckel is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hofmann is controlling the pace. #T3#
Deckel trying to control from the bottom.
Hofmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hofmann.
Hofmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Deckel taking some punishment here, with Hofmann in his half guard.
Deckel trying to control from the bottom.
Hofmann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hofmann is keen to just control but Deckel is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deckel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hofmann but Hofmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Topf Deckel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albert Hofmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Topf Deckel.
Deckel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Hofmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hofmann, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Hofmann!
After winning the bout, Albert Hofmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMAHKI 7
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Deckel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deckel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karokaro circles away.
A punch combination from Karokaro misses.
Deckel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Deckel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karokaro.
Deckel fails to land the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Deckel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karokaro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karokaro scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel slips under a jab from Karokaro.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karokaro misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Deckel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deckel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Deckel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Topf Deckel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deckel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karokaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deckel.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karokaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karokaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deckel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deckel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karokaro defends well and Deckel ends up having to push Karokaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Karokaro breaks the clinch. #TD#
Deckel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karokaro sprawls well initially but Deckel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Deckel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deckel moves to back control. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Deckel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Karokaro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #ES2#
Karokaro is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Karokaro misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Deckel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karokaro misses with a hook.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
Karokaro scores with a three punch combo!
Roberto Karokaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karokaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deckel at a distance. #TD#
Deckel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karokaro to the ground. Deckel is now in Karokaro's guard.#T3##SUB#
Deckel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Karokaro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deckel has Karokaro in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Deckel working for a triangle but Karokaro defends it easily.
Karokaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deckel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Deckel working for submissions but it's allowed Karokaro to get to half guard. #SUB#
Deckel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Karokaro pushes past his half guard into mount! #T4#
Deckel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Deckel looking to pass the guard.
Karokaro is looking to stand up but Deckel isn't so interested in that idea.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deckel passes into half guard.
Deckel is stalling here. Karokaro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Deckel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Karokaro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Deckel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deckel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karokaro counters with a straight right hand.
Karokaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karokaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karokaro looks to land a combination but Deckel avoids it well.
Deckel walks into a left hand.
Karokaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Deckel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro cracks a nice hook into Deckel's ribs.
Karokaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deckel shoots in for a takedown but Karokaro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Karokaro does no damage.
Deckel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Deckel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deckel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karokaro scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Karokaro - just one landing.
Nice takedown defense from Karokaro. No joy for Deckel on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Topf Deckel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Karokaro misses its intended target.
Karokaro throws the left hand but Deckel avoids the punch easily.
Deckel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice body punch from Karokaro.
Karokaro lands the left hand.
Karokaro lands with a straight right. Deckel didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Karokaro - just one landing.
Deckel avoids the body shot from Karokaro.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Karokaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Deckel has time to react.
Karokaro lands a nice hook to Deckel's body. Deckel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deckel looks for a takedown but Karokaro sprawls well.
Karokaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Deckel checks it well.
Deckel tries for a takedown but Karokaro circles away easily
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Karokaro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#Deckel is rocked!
Karokaro lands with a big right hook that stumbles Deckel - he's out on his feet here! Karokaro follows up with another monster hook that separates Deckel from consciousness! Deckel falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Karokaro stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roberto Karokaro!

Event: MMAHKI 1
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Karokaro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karokaro lands with a straight right. Deckel didn't see that one coming.
Deckel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Deckel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karokaro throws a hook but Deckel avoids it easily.
Karokaro scores with a jab to the body.
Karokaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deckel slips under a jab.
Karokaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deckel moves away.
Deckel throwing a counter right hand but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Donk. Karokaro catches Deckel right on the button with a cross.
Deckel throws a sloppy head kick and Karokaro moves out of range easily.
Deckel ducks under a wild hook from Karokaro.
The crowd cheers as Karokaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deckel doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro stuffs the takedown.
Karokaro cracks a nice hook into Deckel's ribs.
Karokaro throws a combination. Deckel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Deckel misses with a takedown attempt
and Karokaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Topf Deckel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Deckel tries for a takedown but Karokaro circles away easily
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karokaro cracks Deckel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Deckel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deckel misses with a body shot.
Karokaro scores with a nice right hand.
Deckel shoots and misses
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karokaro lands with a cross. #ROC2#Deckel is rocked!
Deckel walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Deckel limp body while Karokaro jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Karokaro!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2022

#R1#
Deckel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rocha as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Rocha moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Rocha pulls Deckel into guard.
Rocha wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Deckel is now in half guard.
Deckel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Rocha wants to get back to full guard.
Deckel stalling.
Rocha wants to improve his position but Deckel is controlling well.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but Rocha defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Deckel 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deckel tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Deckel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rocha to the ground. Deckel is now in Rocha's guard.
Rocha working a defensive guard but Deckel passes into half guard.
Deckel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Deckel is trying to work for a kimura but Rocha is defending well. #T3#
Rocha trying to control here.
Rocha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rocha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Deckel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deckel keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully. #T4#
Deckel is pulling down on Rocha's head to control his posture.
Deckel keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Topf Deckel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Deckel shoots in for a takedown but Rocha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deckel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deckel keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Deckel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rocha is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rocha working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Rocha working for submissions but it's allowed Deckel to get to half guard.
Deckel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rocha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deckel is working away from the top position though.
Deckel moves into full mount! Rocha won't be happy about that! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deckel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Deckel looking to control but Rocha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rocha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Deckel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha can do to turn this around?
Rocha is just holding on here. Deckel manages to take his back. #T3#
Rocha can't escape the position.
Deckel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rocha doesn't escape.
Rocha is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Deckel is not going to allow Rocha to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deckel keeps control of the position as Rocha tries to break free.
Rocha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rocha trying to control the hands but Deckel won't let him.
Deckel is riding his opponent, not letting Rocha buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha just trying to survive but Deckel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Topf Deckel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Rocha drives through and clinches with Deckel against the cage.
Rocha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deckel to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Deckel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rocha regains guard immediately.
Deckel passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Deckel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rocha to his feet.
Deckel throws a leg kick but Rocha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rocha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Deckel with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Deckel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rocha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Deckel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rocha will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Deckel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
Rocha tries to improve position but can't.
Rocha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Deckel is controlling the pace.
Rocha trying to hold on to Deckel's head to control him but Deckel postures up.
Carlos Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rocha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deckel is taking a breather. Rocha says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rocha is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Deckel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Deckel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Deckel.#SUB2#
Rocha looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Deckel has picked Rocha up and slammed him! Rocha can't keep hold of the triangle and Deckel manages to pass to side control!
Deckel tries to stand but Rocha is controlling his head.
Rocha is looking to reverse the position.
Deckel controls the position from side control.#T4#
Rocha tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Deckel stalls from top position.
Deckel advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deckel controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Topf Deckel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deckel, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Topf Deckel!

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