PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Dileo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dileo comes to the cage accompanied by Sole Silenzioso by SUBSONICA. 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.

Dileo
vs
Knockout

192 cm
25
223 lbs
13 - 0 - 0

195 cm
27
220 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davide Dileo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar Knockout!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knockout looks to throw the jab but Dileo is out of range.
Dileo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knockout was well out of range. Poor timing from Dileo.
Knockout moves out of range of the strikes.
Dileo misses with a wild body shot.

Dileo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knockout napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Knockout is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dileo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Knockout takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dileo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Knockout is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knockout is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Knockout is pushing Dileo's head away, looking to escape. Dileo manages to hold on to the position though.
Dileo wants to control but Knockout is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dileo is putting a hurting on Knockout here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dileo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Knockout tries to escape but Dileo is in control.
Dileo cracks Knockout with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Knockout throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
An inside leg kick lands from Dileo.
Knockout moves away from the strike by Dileo.
Knockout pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dileo back to the cage. Knockout follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dileo throws a jab when Knockout was well out of range.
Knockout throws a right hand that misses

and Dileo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dileo lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Dileo throws an elbow but misses.
Knockout wants to break free but Dileo has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knockout.
Knockout is trying to break free.
Knockout wants to get back to striking at distance but Dileo won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockout avoids a wild elbow strike from Dileo.
Knockout's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dileo lands an elbow inside that Knockout shrugs off.

It looks like Oscar Knockout has been cut.
Dileo has Knockout pressed against the cage, preventing Knockout from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Knockout's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dileo.
Knockout is trying to break free.
Dileo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dileo digs a right hand into Knockout's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knockout's gas tank.

Knockout pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dileo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knockout's guard.

Knockout is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dileo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dileo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dileo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dileo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knockout wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knockout is trying to break the clinch but Dileo has him pressed against the cage.
Dileo cracks Knockout with a nice body shot.

Knockout manages to break the clinch.

Dileo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dileo lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dileo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Oscar Knockout's cut even more.
Dileo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dileo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dileo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dileo lands a right hand.
Dileo tries to land a knee to the head but Knockout blocks with his arms.
Dileo is leaning against Knockout and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knockout is trying to push Dileo away but Dileo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dileo cracks Knockout with a nice body shot.
Knockout looks winded!
Knockout is trying to force a seperation but Dileo has the dominant position.
Dileo lands a nice elbow.

The cut above Oscar Knockout's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knockout is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Knockout breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dileo tries to score with a low kick but Knockout moves his leg out of the way.
Dileo cracks Knockout with a good jab.
Dileo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knockout doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Dileo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dileo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knockout counters with a stiff right hand.
Dileo misses the shot to the body.
Knockout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dileo.
Dileo wants to land a leg kick but Knockout is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Knockout on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dileo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dileo lands a really nice looking cross but Knockout seems unphased.
Dileo 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dileo.
Knockout's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dileo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knockout scrambles back to his feet.

Oscar Knockout's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Knockout.
Dileo misses with a hook
and Knockout cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knockout misses with a looping right.
Dileo attempts a counter takedown but Knockout avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knockout misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Dileo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Knockout's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dileo, as that shot connected.
Knockout throws an off balance right hand

and Dileo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knockout!
Dileo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Knockout sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dileo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knockout can do to turn this around?
Dileo is looking to take a break and control but Knockout is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knockout is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dileo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Knockout explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dileo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dileo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knockout connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Knockout.
Dileo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knockout moves away.
Knockout throws out a counter right but Dileo avoids it with no problem.
Knockout throws a shot from downtown. Dileo moves away and avoids it.
Knockout 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.
Dileo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knockout walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knockout throws a right hand that Dileo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dileo also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Knockout.
Knockout goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knockout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dileo circles away quickly and effectively.
Dileo misses with a leg kick
and Knockout connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knockout ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knockout ducks under a wild hook from Dileo.
Knockout throws a counter combo.
Knockout misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knockout tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knockout on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick from Dileo misses.
Knockout lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knockout slips under a jab from Dileo.
Knockout looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dileo tries to work over Knockout's front leg with a kick but Knockout checks it.
Knockout has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knockout there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dileo misses with an uppercut.
Knockout throws a hook but Dileo avoids it easily.
Knockout keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dileo takes one to the side of the head.
Dileo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Knockout counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout throws out a loose jab but Dileo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dileo lands a nice hook to Knockout's body. Knockout takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knockout avoids the body shot from Dileo.
Dileo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dileo lands a slapping body shot.
Dileo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knockout.
Dileo throws a head kick that misses.
Dileo scores with a push kick.
Knockout throws a jab but it's blocked by Dileo.
Dileo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knockout swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knockout looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dileo is looking to land body kicks.
Dileo is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dileo scores with a hook.
Dileo misses with a low kick.
Dileo shoots in for a takedown but Knockout shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dileo misses with a hook.
Davide Dileo is winning the standup battle so far.
Dileo throws a hook to the side of Knockout's head but Knockout sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knockout circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knockout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dileo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knockout.
Dileo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knockout takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knockout misses with a few strikes there.
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 Davide Dileo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Knockout's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dileo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knockout.
Dileo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knockout sprawls and moves away.
Dileo's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Knockout displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dileo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knockout throws a series of punches but Dileo moves out of range.
Dileo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knockout throws a jab but it's blocked by Dileo.
Knockout drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dileo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knockout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dileo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knockout has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knockout and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knockout lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knockout takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knockout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dileo.
As Knockout tries to get set, Dileo tries to push him back and clinch up but Knockout manages to avoid the attempt.
Dileo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dileo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dileo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knockouts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dileo slips under a jab from Knockout.
Dileo throws a big shot that misses.
Knockout looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dileo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knockout waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dileo.
Knockout ducks right into an uppercut from Dileo.
Dileo misses with a wild body shot.
Dileo throws out a powerful jab.
Knockout jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dileo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dileo throws a poor cross that misses
and Knockout counters with a nice uppercut.
Dileo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knockout sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dileo somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dileo scores with a jab. Knockout acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knockout lands with a hook. Dileo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Dileo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dileo.
Dileo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knockout.
Dileo tries to counter with a takedown but Knockout is quick to defend against it.
Knockout misses with a right hand

and Dileo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dileo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knockout works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dileo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knockout is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dileo wants to control from the top but Knockout keeps moving.
Knockout wants to stand and escape but Dileo is having none of it.
Dileo throws a big right hand that misses.
Knockout wants to stand up but Dileo is controlling him.
Dileo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dileo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dileo prevents Knockout from getting back to his feet.
Dileo trying to control the position from guard on top but Knockout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knockout is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dileo is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dileo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dileo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knockout avoids the body shot from Dileo.
Dileo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dileo throws a low kick but Knockout moves out of range easily.
Dileo darts in trying to clinch
and Dileo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dileo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dileo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knockout lands a jab.
Davide Dileo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Knockout misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Dileo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Knockout's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dileo's corner calls for a 1-2. Dileo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dileo misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knockout! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Dileo as he connects with a hook.
Knockout blocks a jab.
Dileo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knockout at a distance.
Knockout takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dileo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dileo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dileo takes a swing at Knockout's ribcage but misses.
Knockout waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dileo.
Knockout throws a lazy right hand but Dileo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dileo misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dileo ducks under a wild hook from Knockout.
Dileo throws a jab but it's blocked by Knockout.
Dileo is looking to chop away at Knockout's legs.
Dileo cracks the inside of Knockout's front leg.
Knockout's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Decent striking displayed by Dileo there.
Dileo throws a leg kick but Knockout moved away.
Dileo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knockout waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dileo.
Dileo takes a swing at Knockout's ribcage but misses.
Knockout lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knockout has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dileo takes a swing at Knockout's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Knockout catches Dileo right on the button with a cross.
Dileo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knockout. Knockout circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dileo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knockout is fending him off so far but Dileo persists. Nope, Knockout circles away and we're back to standing.
Knockout is looking for the big counter here.
Knockout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dileo.
Knockout moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dileo throws a lazy right hand but Knockout sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knockout looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knockout checks a leg kick nicely.
Dileo throws a head kick but Knockout moves out of range.
Knockout thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Dileo misses the target.
Knockout throws an overhand right that lands on Dileo's shoulder, as Dileo tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dileo.
Knockout misses with an uppercut. Dileo saw that one coming.
Dileo wants to clinch
letting Knockout counter with a right hand.
Knockout lands a nice shot that snaps Dileo's head back.
Knockout throws a series of punches but Dileo avoids them all with ease.
Knockout displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Knockout misses with a double jab

and Dileo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dileo prevents Knockout from standing back up.
Dileo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knockout does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Dileo.
Dileo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dileo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dileo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dileo is trying to control. Knockout wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dileo throwing shots but Knockout is blocking nicely.
Dileo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dileo thows a huge punch but Knockout dodges it nicely.
Knockout wants to get back to his feet.
Knockout on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knockout is trying to stand.
Knockout keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knockout wants to get back to his feet.
Dileo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knockout avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dileo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Dileo had his way with Oscar Knockout in that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Knockout's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dileo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dileo lands a right hook to the body.
Dileo lands a nice looking body shot.
Dileo takes a swing at Knockout's ribcage but misses.
Dileo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knockout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dileo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knockout manages to circle out of the way.
Dileo misses with a wild body shot.
Dileo scores with a sloppy right hand. Knockout should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knockout throws a looping overhand right but Dileo ducks down to avoid it.
Dileo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knockout throws a shot from downtown. Dileo moves away and avoids it.
Knockout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dileo.
Dileo just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Knockout misses.
Knockout bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Dileo - just one landing.
Dileo lands a jab to the head.
Knockout fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dileo on the side of the head.
Knockout sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dileo.
Dileo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knockout.
Dileo moves away from the strike by Knockout.
Dileo lands with a good body shot.
Dileo works the jab nicely.
Davide Dileo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dileo circles away quickly and effectively.
Knockout looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dileo tried to score with a low kick but Knockout checks it.
Dileo scores with a punch to the head.
Dileo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dileo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knockout's head.
Dileo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dileo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dileo throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Knockout was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dileo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knockout counters with a straight right hand.
Dileo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knockout looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dileo is looking to chop away at Knockout's legs.
Knockout throws out a counter right but Dileo avoids it with no problem.
Dileo misses with a wild body shot.
Knockout unleashes a big counter combination but Dileo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dileo cracks the inside of Knockout's front leg.
Dileo ducks under a wild hook from Knockout.
Knockout displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dileo throws out the jab.
Dileo scores with a decent looking hook.
Knockout tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knockout!
Dileo scores with a hook.
Dileo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knockout darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dileo throws a leg kick but Knockout sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dileo throws a chopping leg kick but Knockout manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dileo throws a jab but it's blocked by Knockout.
Knockout swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knockout moves out of range as Dileo throws a body kick.
Dileo throws a poor cross that misses
and Dileo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knockout loads up on a big right hand but Dileo slips the punch.
Oscar Knockout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knockout avoids the body shot from Dileo.
Dileo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knockout to score with a decent uppercut.
Knockout throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dileo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dileo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knockout.
Dileo slips a straight right by Knockout.
Knockout takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Dileo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dileo 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Dileo!
Davide Dileo retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Davide Dileo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.