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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dwan Diego (ranked 15783 p4p, 611 weight class) and Emil Marinov (ranked 4589 p4p, 486 weight class). Diego comes to the ring accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Marinov has chosen Ruelle - Live Like Legends as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
25 - 12 - 1 |
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195 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Dwan Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Emil Marinov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego tries to work over Marinov's front leg with a kick but Marinov checks it.
Diego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marinov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Marinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped Marinov's head back.
Diego moves away from the strike by Marinov.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Marinov tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Diego misses
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego throws a leg kick but Marinov checks it.
Marinov scores with the left hand. Diego knows he should have avoided that one.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego rushes Marinov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Marinov blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Emil Marinov has been cut.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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 dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Diego lands an uppercut.
A short left from Diego.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego digs a right hand into Marinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marinov's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marinov avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marinov lands a head shot.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marinov.
Good work by Marinov as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Marinov misses.
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Marinov in a clinch.
Marinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Emil Marinov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego slips a jab from Marinov.
Marinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marinov throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Marinov only half commits.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marinov lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marinov can do to turn this around?
Diego throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Marinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Marinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diego. That one must have hurt.
Marinov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Diego thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Marinov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
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.
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Diego throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marinov jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diego takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Marinov coming out on top.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Marinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego working aggressively here.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
A short left from Marinov.
Marinov pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego is leaning against Marinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Marinov tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emil Marinov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marinov throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego tries to clinch there but Marinov circles away.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Marinov throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego clinches up against the ropes.
Emil Marinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body.
Diego prevents a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Marinov misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego jabs Marinov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diego.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marinov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marinov swinging wildly here.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marinov as Diego tries to tie him up.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Marinov lands a body shot.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Diego takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Marinov.
Marinov working hard to break the clinch.
Marinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marinov as Diego tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego lands an elbow just above Marinov 's eye.
Marinov blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands a body shot.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Marinov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marinov's efforts to push away.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Marinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diego, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
After winning the bout, Dwan Diego thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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