PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Emil Marinov (ranked 879 p4p, 131 weight class) and Dalibor Drahomir (ranked 1481 p4p, 202 weight class). Drahomir has chosen Outspoken as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marinov
vs
Drahomir

192 cm
31
195 lbs
23 - 16 - 1

195 cm
35
210 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Granite chin

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 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Emil Marinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dalibor Drahomir!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marinov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drahomir.
Marinov thuds his right hand into Drahomir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks Drahomir with an uppercut!

It looks like Dalibor Drahomir has been cut.
Marinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marinov. Drahomir shrugs it off though.
Marinov is looking to clinch.
Drahomir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marinov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Drahomir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drahomir 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.
Marinov slips a jab from Drahomir.
Drahomir throws a front kick aimed at Marinov's knee but Marinov avoids it well.
Drahomir throws a hook but Marinov avoids it easily.

Marinov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Drahomir.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drahomir's elbow.
Drahomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Drahomir fails to land.
Marinov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marinov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drahomir is keeping busy.
Marinov scores with a shoulder strike.
Marinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drahomir backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drahomir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marinov.
Marinov lands a right hand.
Drahomir blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Marinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drahomir backwards.
Drahomir blocking some punches.
Marinov is trying to stall.
Drahomir working aggressively here.
Drahomir misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Drahomir as the two fighters clinch.
Drahomir lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Marinov as the two fighters clinch.
Drahomir lands a left hand.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Drahomir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drahomir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Drahomir fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drahomir.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drahomir misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drahomir tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov lands with a short shot to the head.
Drahomir throws a head punch that misses.
Drahomir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir working aggressively here.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Drahomir pushes Marinov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drahomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Drahomir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drahomir misses with the head strike.
Drahomir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marinov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drahomir is keeping busy.
Drahomir lands a nice shot to the body.
Marinov lands a nice uppercut.
Drahomir misses with a punch on the inside.
Drahomir throws a head punch that misses.
Drahomir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir misses with a punch on the inside.
Drahomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drahomir tries to work over Marinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drahomir blocking some punches.
Drahomir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Drahomir.
Drahomir swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marinov.
Drahomir tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
A body shot lands from Drahomir.
Marinov is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Drahomir as Marinov tries to tie him up.
Drahomir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Drahomir.
Drahomir lands with a light punch inside.
Drahomir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drahomir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Drahomir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marinov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Drahomir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marinovs head.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drahomir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drahomir.
Drahomir throws a head punch that misses.
Drahomir lands a left hand.
Marinov tries a body shot but Drahomir blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drahomir drives through and clinches with Marinov against the ropes.
Marinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Drahomir lands a shoulder strike.
Drahomir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drahomir blocks an elbow strike.
Dalibor Drahomir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Drahomir.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drahomir.
Drahomir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Drahomir misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Marinov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Drahomir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drahomir tries to work over Marinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drahomir misses with some punches.
Marinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drahomir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drahomir has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Marinov.
Drahomir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Marinov on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drahomir.
Drahomir scores with a shot to the side of Marinov's head.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drahomir's elbow.
A short uppercut from Drahomir.
Drahomir lands a left hand.
Drahomir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Drahomir controls the action.
Drahomir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Marinov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Marinov blocking some punches.
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 lands with a right to the head.
Drahomir blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Drahomir scores with a shot to the side of Marinov's head.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Drahomir misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drahomir.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Drahomir controls the action.
Drahomir misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drahomir.
Marinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov lands an uppercut.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Drahomir misses with the head strike.
Marinov misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Drahomir controls the action.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Drahomir avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Drahomir avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Drahomir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Drahomir has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marinov lands an uppercut.
Drahomir misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Drahomir fails to land.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drahomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Drahomir.
Drahomir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marinov lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Marinov.
Marinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drahomirs head.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov lands a shot to the body.
Drahomir lands an uppercut.
Marinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drahomir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir cracks Marinov with a nice body shot.
Marinov presses Drahomir against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drahomir is breathing heavily.
Drahomir throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drahomir in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drahomirs head.
Marinov lands a right hand.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drahomir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Marinov.
Marinov lands a left hand.
Drahomir misses with the head strike.
Marinov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drahomir blocking some punches.
Drahomir misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Drahomir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drahomir misses with the head strike.
Drahomir struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov gets through Drahomir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marinov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Drahomir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marinov lands an uppercut.
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 Emil Marinov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dalibor Drahomir's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Drahomir has Marinov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Marinov scores with a shot to the side of Drahomir's head.
Drahomir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov lands with a short shot to the head.
Marinov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drahomir or not.
Marinov digs a right hand into Drahomir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drahomir's gas tank.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Marinov.
Marinov lands a right hand.
Marinov misses with a body punch.
Marinov with a knee to the head.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drahomir backwards.
Drahomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marinov.
Drahomir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Marinov.
Marinov lands a shoulder strike.
Marinov scores with a shot to the side of Drahomir's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drahomir backwards.
Marinov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov.
Marinov cracks Drahomir with a nice body shot.
Marinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Marinov.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marinov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Drahomir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marinov.
A left hand lands to the body for Marinov.
A short body shot lands from Marinov as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marinov.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Drahomir controls the action.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drahomir's elbow.
Marinov lands an uppercut.
Marinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drahomir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Drahomir.
Marinov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drahomir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marinov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Marinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drahomir backwards.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir working aggressively here.
Marinov misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Drahomir controls his hands.
Marinov tries a body shot but Drahomir blocks it.
Drahomir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drahomir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drahomir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov slowing the pace effectively.
Drahomir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Drahomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drahomir blocks a body shot from Marinov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Marinov misses with a body punch.
Drahomir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marinov lands a body shot.
Marinov pushes Drahomir back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drahomir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drahomir can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Drahomir.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Marinov.
Marinov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drahomir misses with a punch to the body.
Drahomir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drahomir tries to work over Marinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Drahomir.
Drahomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Drahomir avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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 lands with a left to the head.
Drahomir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov tries to land a knee to the head but Drahomir blocks with his arms.
Dalibor Drahomir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Drahomir swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drahomir misses with a punch to the body.
Drahomir avoiding damage as Marinov throws knees to the body.
Drahomir digs a right hand into Marinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marinov's gas tank.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Drahomir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drahomir's elbow.
Marinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Drahomir misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drahomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Marinov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marinov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Emil Marinov!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Emil Marinov!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight as a draw!

Emil Marinov wins by majority decision!
Emil Marinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.