OC! KT 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Seung-Jin Bailey (ranked 3698 p4p, 431 weight class) and Ruma Juttu (ranked 18875 p4p, 680 weight class). Bailey comes to the cage accompanied by Zombie Juice - Lava. Seung-Jin Bailey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bailey
vs
Juttu

189 cm
27
202 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

200 cm
29
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seung-Jin Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruma Juttu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juttu ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey catches Juttu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bailey 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.
Bailey tries to land a front kick but Juttu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juttu ducks right into an uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Juttu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juttu throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Juttu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bailey sizes up Juttu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Juttu is looking to chop away at Bailey's legs.
Juttu connects with a right hand. Bailey shakes it off.
Bailey throws a hook but Juttu blocks it.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Juttu.
Juttu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Juttu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bailey in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Bailey misses.
Bailey walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ruma Juttu!
Seung-Jin Bailey spoke after the fight, saying 'Chamba'.

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Jason Tanner (ranked 2731 p4p, 339 weight class) and John Kyle Romo (ranked 4326 p4p, 479 weight class). Tanner comes to the cage accompanied by Sandy Davidson - The Green Hills of Tyrol. Jason Tanner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tanner
vs
Kyle Romo

184 cm
35
190 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

190 cm
49
187 lbs
55 - 33 - 1

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class boxer
Heavy handed

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 55 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, John Kyle Romo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tanner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A clash of legs there as Romo blocks the low kick.
Romo looks to land a right hand but Tanner moved out of range.
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Romo slips the punch.
Tanner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tanner.
Tanner lands with a hook. Romo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Romo is rocked!
A low kick from Romo is predictable there
and Tanner counters with a right hand to the body.
Romo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanner can pounce on him.
Romo misses with a body kick.
Tanner takes a swing at Romo's ribcage but misses.
Romo 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.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Romo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romo checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tanner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tanner.
Romo is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanner finish him?
Romo clobbers Tanner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Romo is looking to chop away at Tanner's legs.
Romo is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tanner doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Romo crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Romo's bad books for that mishap!

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

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FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Miko Dimelo (ranked 20631 p4p, 669 weight class) and Derrick Thomas (ranked 2458 p4p, 309 weight class). Thomas has chosen Shinedown - as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dimelo
vs
Thomas

182 cm
27
203 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

191 cm
31
182 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Miko Dimelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Derrick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Dimelo counters with a one-two to the body.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas stalks Dimelo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dimelo's face. Dimelo staggers backwards, shaken.
Dimelo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dimelo tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas punishes Dimelo's body with a nice straight punch.
Dimelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas moves out of range as Dimelo strikes.
Dimelo moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas throws a hook but Dimelo blocks it.
Dimelo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dimelo misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Dimelo throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Dimelo swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas cracks Dimelo with an open hand slap.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dimelo under the eye.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimelo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Dimelo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dimelo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thomas. That one must have hurt.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Dimelo counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimelo's head.

Thomas clinches up with Dimelo and pushes him back against the cage.
Dimelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dimelo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Dimelo.

Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimelo throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.

Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.

Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Dimelo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimelo checks a leg kick.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Dimelo circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Thomas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Dimelo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Dimelo.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Dimelo.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage.
Dimelo lands a shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dimelo moves into the clinch.
Dimelo lands a nice uppercut.

Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimelo takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dimelo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dimelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Dimelo. Beautiful body shot.

Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Dimelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimelo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas is trying to push Dimelo away but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dimelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Dimelo misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.

Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dimelo finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
A swing and a miss from Dimelo.
Dimelo swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimelo misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dimelo momentarily.
Dimelo tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Dimelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dimelo with a body shot.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimelo fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Dimelo is avoiding it.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimelo.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dimelo counters with a thumping low kick.
Dimelo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Dimelo's head.
A big right from Thomas misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimelo is looking to clinch.
Dimelo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimelo takes one on the button.
Dimelo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimelo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Dimelo's head back.
Dimelo needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Dimelo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dimelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dimelo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.

Dimelo moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Dimelo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Dimelo misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dimelo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miko Dimelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimelo. That did some damage!
Dimelo connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dimelo is out of range and Thomas settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Dimelo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas moves out of range as Dimelo strikes.
No joy there for Dimelo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Dimelo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dimelo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dimelo blocks a low kick nicely.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dimelo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimelo tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas lands the left hand.
Dimelo misses with a body shot.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dimelo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas.
Dimelo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas tests Dimelo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Thomas moves into the clinch.
Dimelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimelo throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dimelo.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Dimelo and move into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Dimelo circles away and keeps his distance.
Dimelo ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Thomas darts in and clinches Dimelo up against the cage.

Thomas breaks the clinch.
Dimelo keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dimelo.
Derrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimelo misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Thomas.
Dimelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dimelo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dimelo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good shot there by Thomas.
An inside leg kick lands from Dimelo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas!

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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between James Delaney (ranked 3697 p4p, 430 weight class) and Ali Oubaali (ranked 1873 p4p, 251 weight class). Delaney comes to the cage accompanied by Necessary Evil. Oubaali is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Belsunce Breakdown. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Delaney
vs
Oubaali

188 cm
40
190 lbs
26 - 15 - 0

182 cm
27
175 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

World class boxer
Granite chin

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Delaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Oubaali!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaney throws a body kick that misses.
Delaney lands a head kick. Oubaali smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Delaney.

Oubaali tries to keep at a distance but Delaney has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oubaali misses with the head strike.
Delaney pushes Oubaali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oubaali takes an elbow to the temple.

Oubaali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Oubaali has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Delaney throws out a leg kick but Oubaali moves out of range and Delaney only half commits.
Oubaali tries to clinch there but Delaney circles away.
Delaney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delaney looks to land a body kick but Oubaali moved away.
Delaney tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oubaali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Delaney plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delaney lands a head kick!
Delaney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaney lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oubaali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oubaali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Oubaali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delaney swings wildly with an uppercut but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oubaali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Delaney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Delaney fails to land.
Oubaali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Oubaali can't find room to land a body shot as Delaney controls the action.
Oubaali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
Delaney lands a nice elbow.
Delaney throws an elbow but it misses.
Delaney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oubaalis head.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
Oubaali lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Delaney.
Delaney misses with a body punch.
Oubaali lands a body shot.
Delaney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Delaney fails to land.
Oubaali lands with a left to the head.
Delaney scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Delaney.
Oubaali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oubaali takes an elbow to the temple.
Oubaali is leaning against Delaney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oubaali lands with a short shot to the head.
Delaney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oubaali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Delaney comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Delaney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Delaney swings wildly with an uppercut but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Delaney 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.

Delaney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Oubaali counters by clinching up.
Delaney has a couple of punches blocked by Oubaali.
A short left from Delaney.
Delaney throws a head punch that misses.
Oubaali lands a right hand.
Oubaali swings wildly with an uppercut but Delaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oubaali misses with a punch on the inside.
Oubaali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delaney's elbow.
Oubaali working hard to break the clinch.
Delaney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delaney can't find room to land a body shot as Oubaali controls the action.
Delaney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Oubaali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oubaali misses with some punches.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delaney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delaney.

Oubaali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Oubaali moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delaney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Delaney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from Delaney.
Delaney misses with a punch on the inside.
Oubaali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delaney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Our sources have told us that Delaney has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oubaali.
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delaney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oubaali backwards.
Delaney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oubaali prevents a body shot from Delaney.
Delaney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oubaali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
Delaney swings wildly with an uppercut but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delaney blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oubaali being controlled against the cage.
Delaney holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Delaney gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Oubaali misses with some punches.
Delaney blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Oubaali fails to land.
Oubaali throws a head punch that misses.
Delaney swings wildly with an uppercut but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delaney scores with a shoulder strike.
Delaney works on Oubaali's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oubaali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delaney's elbow.
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delaney misses with a punch on the inside.
Delaney blocks a body shot from Oubaali.
Oubaali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delaneys head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Delaney will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Delaney.
Delaney throws a hook to the side of Oubaali's head but Oubaali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Delaney finds it's way through Oubaali's defenses.
Oubaali moves forwards but Delaney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Delaney throws a lazy right hand but Oubaali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Delaney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oubaali can do to turn this around?

Delaney darts in and clinches Oubaali up against the cage.
Oubaali prevents a body shot from Delaney.
Delaney lands a shoulder strike.
Delaney misses with the head strike.
Delaney blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delaney.
Oubaali misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.
Oubaali takes an elbow to the forehead.
Delaney misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delaney.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Oubaali on the inside.
Oubaali lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oubaali tries a body shot but Delaney blocks it.
Oubaali pushes Delaney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oubaali works on Delaney's body with a couple of short punches.
Delaney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delaney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James Delaney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oubaali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali misses with the head strike.
Delaney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delaney throws a punch but it's blocked by Oubaali.
Delaney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oubaali lands a shoulder strike.
Oubaali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delaney lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Delaney.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
Oubaali blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney has a couple of punches blocked by Oubaali.
A left hand lands to the body for Oubaali.
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!
Oubaali lands with a short shot to the head.
Delaney throws a punch but it's blocked by Oubaali.

Oubaali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oubaali checks a low kick from Delaney.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Delaney.
James Delaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delaney throws a shot from downtown. Oubaali moves away and avoids it.
Delaney connects with the punch.
Ali Oubaali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Delaney closes the distance and pushes Oubaali back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaney.
Oubaali misses with some punches.
Delaney lands with a right to the head.
Delaney working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oubaali misses with some punches.
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oubaali works on Delaney's body with a couple of short punches.
Delaney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delaney misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Delaney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Delaney has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Delaney!
As James Delaney got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Puts on his Top-Hat and said THank you OUt COld for this opportunity. Thank you London it feels good to be home and this belt is home around my waste, So who's Next'.
Ali Oubaali spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank'.

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Dwan Diego (ranked 16575 p4p, 676 weight class) and Emil Marinov (ranked 20639 p4p, 646 weight class). Diego comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Marinov has chosen Ruelle - Live Like Legends as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dwan Diego has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dwan Diego seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Diego
vs
Marinov

183 cm
33
190 lbs
22 - 11 - 1

192 cm
27
195 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Dwan Diego!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emil Marinov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Marinov.
Marinov slips a straight right by Diego.
Marinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marinov misses with a straight right.
Marinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Marinov misses with an uppercut.
Marinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Diego connects with a leg kick. Marinov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov slips a jab from Diego.
Marinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego stuns Marinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marinov throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marinov's calf.
A jab lands there for Marinov.
Marinov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Marinov 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.
Jab from Diego.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Marinov seems unphased.
Marinov misses with a hook.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Marinov.
Diego jabs Marinov right on the nose. Marinov blinks but takes it well.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marinov throws a counter combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Diego moves into the clinch.
Marinov pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.

Marinov breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego slips a jab from Marinov.
A swing and a miss from Marinov.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego cracks Marinov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marinov misses with a combination
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Marinov misses with a looping right.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.

Diego moves into range and clinches up with Marinov.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the cage.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marinov's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Marinov scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Diego to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marinov tries to work over Diego's front leg with a kick but Diego checks it.
Diego connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Marinov throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Marinov throws a series of punches but Diego moves out of range.
Diego is looking for a counter combo.
Marinov misses with the combination.
It looked like Diego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marinov.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego looks to land a combination. Marinov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego throws out a powerful jab.
Diego scores with a body shot.
Diego takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Marinov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marinov walks into a jab.
Marinov misses with a two punch combination.
Diego is looking to slow Marinov down with leg kicks.
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov misses with a two punch combination.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego lands with a straight right. Marinov didn't see that one coming.
Diego jabs Marinov right on the nose. Marinov blinks but takes it well.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marinov is looking for the big counter here.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Marinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Diego has Marinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov tries to break free but Diego pushes him back against the cage.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Marinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.

Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Marinov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Marinov lands a front kick to the face, that drops Diego to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Despite the aggression on Marinov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Diego lands the left hand.
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego lands a jab.
Marinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marinov in his tracks.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Marinov with an uppercut!
Diego lands a nice hook to Marinov's body. Marinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marinov back to the cage. Diego follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diego defending well as Marinov loads up on a big left hand.
Marinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov throws a series of punches but Diego moves out of range.
Good exchange - Diego coming out on top.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marinov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
A big right from Marinov misses.
Diego connects with a body shot.
Marinov throws a lazy uppercut

and Diego counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diego.

Marinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marinov misses with a hook.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marinov at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov misses the shot to the body.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marinov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marinov moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego cracks the inside of Marinov's front leg.
Diego thuds his right hand into Marinov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diego with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Marinov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marinov throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Marinov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marinov lands with a good body shot.
Diego misses the jab.
Diego thuds a left hand into Marinov's body.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Marinov moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego is looking to chop away at Marinov's legs.
Diego connects with a body shot that sends Marinov's belly button to the back.
Diego connects with the punch.
Marinov lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Marinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diego feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diego slips a jab from Marinov.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Diego should have avoided that one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Diego feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Marinov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego connects with a body shot that sends Marinov's belly button to the back.
Marinov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marinov is out of range.

Diego clinches up with Marinov and pushes him back against the cage.

Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego jabs at Marinov's body.
Marinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego throws a leg kick but Marinov moved away.
Diego avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marinov can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diego feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Marinov throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Marinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marinov 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.
Marinov throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego connects with a jab.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego digs a good body shot into Marinov's ribs.
A head kick misses from Marinov.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marinov has time to react.
Diego blocks a head kick by Marinov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Marinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marinov's calf.
That kick from Diego tenderised Marinov's leg. Marinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego had his way with Emil Marinov in that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Marinov misses.
Marinov misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marinov with a hook.
Marinov tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego lands a jab to Marinov's midsection.
Diego blocks a head kick by Marinov.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Diego blocks a head kick by Marinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diego scores with a nice strike.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Diego catches Marinov right on the button with a cross.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Marinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marinov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marinov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Marinov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Marinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego lands a nice hook to Marinov's body. Marinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego digs a good body shot into Marinov's ribs.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego misses the jab.
Marinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Emil Marinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Marinov's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marinov tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
Marinov throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.

Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Marinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Marinov's head.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands a left hand.

Marinov breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diego has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego retains his middleweight title!
Dwan Diego thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Emil Marinov was interviewed post fight and said 'strong'.