hit the deck
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At 1-1, Hearts' Alexandros Kyziridis hit the deck after an apparent trip from Tawanda Maswanhise.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
He hit the deck again in the 12th round, but the referee ruled it a slip and Kelly rallied to end the strongest at the final bell.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
Pages held on as Hernández hit the deck.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025
It was the first time Inoue, a man with 23 knockouts in 26 fights, had hit the deck.
From BBC • May 6, 2024
The black gun hit the deck, its grip fracturing on impact.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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