PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanko Velilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Marchelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marchelli has chosen Judas Priest - Painkiller as his entrance music. Toni Marchelli is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Velilkov
vs
Marchelli

200 cm
21
249 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
232 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanko Velilkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toni Marchelli!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchelli fails with the takedown.
Marchelli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velilkov sprawls well. Velilkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marchelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Toni Marchelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marchelli.
Stanko Velilkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Marchelli.
Marchelli dives in and grabs Velilkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velilkov pushes down on Marchelli's head and hops out.
Marchelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velilkov as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marchelli.
Velilkov fails in his attempt to clinch.

Marchelli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Marchelli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Marchelli has hold of Velilkov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Velilkov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Velilkov working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov tries to buck Marchelli off but he can't manage it.
Velilkov is in all sorts of trouble here.

Marchelli looking for a guillotine from mount but Velilkov is having none of it.
Velilkov is looking to get to half guard.
Velilkov gets back to half guard.

Marchelli seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Velilkov has recovered full guard.

Velilkov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Velilkov lands the left hand.
Velilkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marchelli.
Velilkov scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Velilkov finds it's way through Marchelli's defenses.
Marchelli tries for a takedown but Velilkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marchelli dives in and grabs Velilkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velilkov pushes down on Marchelli's head and hops out.
Velilkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marchelli doesn't seem bothered though.
Marchelli looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marchelli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Velilkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Velilkov misses.
Velilkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marchelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velilkov scores with a jab to the head.
Velilkov scores with a hook to the body. Marchelli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Velilkov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Velilkov duly obliges.
Velilkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marchelli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marchelli.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchelli walks into a stiff left hand from Velilkov.
A left lands for Velilkov.
Velilkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marchelli.
Velilkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marchelli backs up against the cage.
Velilkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Velilkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marchelli.
Velilkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Velilkov has managed to clinch.

Velilkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marchelli closes the distance and clinches up with Velilkov, looking for a takedown. Marchelli pushes Velilkov against the cage but Velilkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Velilkov both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchelli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Velilkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marchelli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marchelli there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marchelli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velilkov with a nice cross.
Velilkov works Marchelli's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Velilkov.
Velilkov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Velilkov closes the distance and clinches.
Marchelli managing to block the knees to the body from Velilkov.
Velilkov tries to break the clinch but Marchelli is controlling the position.
Velilkov prevents the takedown attempt.

Velilkov gets control of Marchelli's arms and successfully pulls guard. Velilkov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Velilkov pulls Marchelli in close to his closed guard and prevents Marchelli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Velilkov wants to stand but Marchelli is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velilkov has his hands on Marchelli's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanko Velilkov 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.

Marchelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Velilkov connects with the punch.
Stanko Velilkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velilkov stuffs the takedown.
Marchelli fails to land the takedown.
Stanko Velilkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Marchelli.
Marchelli moves forwards but Velilkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Velilkov leaves Marchelli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marchelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velilkov.

Velilkov rushes Marchelli and presses him up against the cage.
Velilkov tries to throw a body punch but Marchelli avoids it by throwing Velilkov back against the cage.

Marchelli is fighting off a takedown attempt but Velilkov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Marchelli to the mat. Marchelli regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Marchelli is breathing heavily.

Velilkov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Velilkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marchelli can do to turn this around?
Velilkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Marchelli.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velilkov but Velilkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marchelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Velilkov moves into the clinch.
Marchelli is pressed up against the cage. Velilkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marchelli down to the mat. Marchelli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marchelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velilkov tries to avoid it but Marchelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velilkov to the ground. Velilkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Velilkov clinches up with Marchelli and pushes him back against the cage.
Velilkov lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Velilkov.

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

Velilkov has managed to clinch.
Velilkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marchelli or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Velilkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marchelli avoids a wild elbow strike from Velilkov.
Nice body punch from Velilkov.

Velilkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velilkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marchelli shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Velilkov moves into the clinch successfully.

Velilkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Velilkov clinches up with Marchelli and pushes him back against the cage.
Velilkov stops a takedown attempt from Marchelli.
Marchelli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from Velilkov.
Velilkov missing with knees to the body.
Marchelli prevents a body shot from Velilkov.
Marchelli blocks a body shot from Velilkov.
Velilkov scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Velilkov.
Velilkov lands a shot to the body.
Velilkov misses with an elbow over the top.

Velilkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marchelli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velilkov defends it nicely.
Velilkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marchelli momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov scores with a nice strike.

Velilkov clinches up with Marchelli and pushes him back against the cage.
Marchelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marchelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Velilkov gets underhooks to prevent Marchelli's takedown attempt.
Velilkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marchelli.
Good body shot from Velilkov.
Marchelli goes for a takedown attempt but Velilkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marchelli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Velilkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Velilkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stanko Velilkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Velilkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marchelli misses with a takedown attempt - Velilkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marchelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velilkov tries to avoid it but Marchelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velilkov to the ground. Velilkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marchelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Velilkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marchelli shoots in looking for a takedown. Velilkov tries to sprawl out of it but Marchelli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Velilkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Velilkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Velilkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marchelli on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marchelli looks for a takedown but Velilkov sprawls well.
Velilkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Marchelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Velilkov stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanko Velilkov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Velilkov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Velilkov duly obliges.
Marchelli shoots in for a double leg but Velilkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marchelli.
Velilkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Velilkov.
Marchelli shoots in for a takedown but Velilkov shows good takedown defense.
Stanko Velilkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Marchelli.
Marchelli shoots for a takedown but Velilkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velilkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Velilkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Marchelli off the cage and back into rage.
Velilkov throws a shot to the body.
Marchelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velilkov with a hook.
Velilkov tests Marchelli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marchelli shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov lands a jab.
Velilkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Velilkov has managed to clinch.

Velilkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marchelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Marchelli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velilkov sprawls well. Velilkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marchelli gets slowly back to his feet.

Velilkov clinches up against the cage.
Velilkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velilkov wants to break free but Marchelli has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Velilkov.
Velilkov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Velilkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Velilkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velilkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marchelli is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Velilkov presses Marchelli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Velilkov jumps guard.
Marchelli won't allow Velilkov to sweep him here.
Velilkov is pulling down on Marchelli's head. It's preventing any offense from Marchelli, at least for the moment.
Marchelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Velilkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velilkov is looking to stand up but Marchelli isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchelli postures up.
Marchelli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marchelli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velilkov sprawls well. Velilkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marchelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Marchelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velilkov throws a combination. Marchelli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Velilkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marchelli shoots in for a double leg but Velilkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Velilkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Velilkov with a hook.
Velilkov lands a jab to the nose.

Velilkov darts in and clinches Marchelli up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velilkov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Velilkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velilkov lands a head shot.
Velilkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marchelli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marchelli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No luck for Marchelli with that takedown attempt.
Marchelli takes one to the chin there.
Marchelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Velilkov forces Marchelli back against the cage and clinches.
Velilkov lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Velilkov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velilkov.

Velilkov gets control of Marchelli's arms and successfully pulls guard. Velilkov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velilkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Velilkov, not yet.
Velilkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchelli is controlling him.

Marchelli postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Velilkov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marchelli, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanko Velilkov clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Velilkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velilkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Marchelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left and a right from Velilkov both land. Nice combination.
Marchelli shoots in but no luck this time.
Marchelli tries for a takedown but Velilkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stanko Velilkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Marchelli.
Horrible takedown by Marchelli or perhaps it was just good defense by Velilkov which made him look bad.
Marchelli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Velilkov lands a body shot.
Marchelli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marchelli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov connects with a right hand. Marchelli shakes it off.
Velilkov lands with a straight right. Marchelli didn't see that one coming.
Marchelli misses with a takedown attempt - Velilkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Velilkov clinches up against the cage.
Marchelli tries for a takedown but Velilkov manages to get underhooks.
Velilkov trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Velilkov - that landed with a thud.

Velilkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marchelli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Velilkov throws a series of punches but Marchelli avoids them all with ease.

Velilkov clinches.
Velilkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marchelli is defending well for now.

Velilkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marchelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velilkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velilkov lands a nice hook to Marchelli's body. Marchelli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Velilkov closes the distance and pushes Marchelli back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velilkov goes for a takedown attempt but Marchelli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Velilkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Velilkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marchelli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velilkov swivels and escapes.
Velilkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marchelli's calf.
No joy there for Velilkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marchelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velilkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velilkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Velilkov does no damage.
Velilkov tries to land a front kick but Marchelli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Velilkov scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Velilkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Velilkov clinches.

Velilkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marchelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Velilkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Velilkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Velilkov tries to bum rush Marchelli with a series of wild strikes but Marchelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marchelli misses with a takedown attempt - Velilkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Velilkov wants to clinch.
Marchelli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velilkov defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchelli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marchelli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velilkov, as that shot connected.
Marchelli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velilkov sprawls well. Velilkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marchelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Velilkov.
Velilkov stuffs the takedown.
Marchelli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Velilkov scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marchelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velilkov tries to avoid it but Marchelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velilkov to the ground. Velilkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Velilkov lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velilkov lands with a hook. Marchelli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanko Velilkov had his way with Toni Marchelli in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Velilkov thuds his right hand into Marchelli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marchelli fails with a takedown attempt.

Velilkov closes the distance and clinches.

Velilkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marchelli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marchelli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Velilkov closes the distance and pushes Marchelli back into the cage.
Marchelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marchelli prevents Velilkov from breaking the clinch.
Marchelli goes for a takedown attempt but Velilkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stanko Velilkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Marchelli.
Marchelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velilkov as he avoids it easily.
Marchelli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
No joy there for Velilkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Velilkov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchelli fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marchelli.
Marchelli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marchelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Velilkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marchelli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velilkov jabs at Marchelli's body.
Marchelli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Velilkov jabs Marchelli right on the nose. Marchelli blinks but takes it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Velilkov scores with a four punch combination!
Marchelli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Velilkov moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchelli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velilkov.

Velilkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velilkov scores with a one two! Marchelli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Velilkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Marchelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Velilkov. No joy for Marchelli on that attempt.
Velilkov looks for the body kick but Marchelli saw that one coming.
Velilkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marchelli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marchelli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Velilkov connects with the punch.
Marchelli fails with the takedown.
Stanko Velilkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Velilkov has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov lands a body punch in the clinch.

Velilkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Velilkov moves into the clinch.
Velilkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velilkov prevents the takedown attempt.
Velilkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marchelli goes for a takedown attempt but Velilkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Velilkov has managed to clinch.
Toni Marchelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velilkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marchelli tries to score a body lock takedown but Velilkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Velilkov has picked Marchelli up - he's going for a ride! Velilkov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Velilkov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Marchelli to stand up.
Velilkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Velilkov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Velilkov duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchelli shoots in and drives through. Velilkov sprawls well.

Velilkov moves into range and clinches up with Marchelli.
Stanko Velilkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Velilkov gets underhooks to prevent Marchelli's takedown attempt.
Velilkov lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Velilkov.
Nice body punch from Velilkov.
Velilkov scores with a hook to the body.
Velilkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velilkov digs a right hand underneath Marchelli's ribcage. Marchelli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marchelli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Velilkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Velilkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velilkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marchelli wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Velilkov pulls guard successfully.
Velilkov pulls Marchelli in close to his closed guard and prevents Marchelli from doing any damage or advancing position.

Velilkov has his feet on Marchelli's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanko Velilkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Velilkov 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:40
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:40
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanko Velilkov!