Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C90: Kahn vs. Haskins 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
DeVanzo walks into a stiff left hand from Marinov.
DeVanzo darts in looking for a takedown but Marinov gets double underhooks and turns DeVanzo into the cage.
Marinov lands with a cross.
Marinov feints and then cracks DeVanzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeVanzo down.
DeVanzo looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marinov stuffs the takedown.
Marinov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marinov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marinov looks to throw the jab but DeVanzo is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. DeVanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeVanzo's hands.
DeVanzo avoids the body shot from Marinov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeVanzo! But no joy.
Marinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
DeVanzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DeVanzo throws a nice looking combination but Marinov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. DeVanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov pushes DeVanzo away with a front kick.
Marinov lands with a cross.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov works DeVanzo's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Marinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marinov scores with a jab. DeVanzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeVanzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marinov scores with a nice body kick.
Marinov misses with a body shot.
Marinov lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeVanzo takes a step back to recover.
Marinov lands with a straight right. DeVanzo didn't see that one coming.
DeVanzo misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Marinov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marinov keeps DeVanzo at a distance using the push kick.
Marinov lunges at DeVanzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeVanzo's hand.
Marinov scores with a jab. DeVanzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov lands a jab to the head.
DeVanzo throws a right hand that Marinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Marinov also avoids with ease.
Marinov throws a quick counter kick to the body but DeVanzo avoids it.
Marinov throws out a powerful jab.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Marinov!
DeVanzo misses with an uppercut.
DeVanzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeVanzo swinging wildly here.
Marinov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeVanzo at a distance.
Marinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeVanzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Marinov connects with a jab.
DeVanzo misses with an uppercut
and Marinov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Marinov scores with a nice strike.
Marinov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marinov blocks a jab.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Marinov.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVanzo manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Marinov coming out on top.
DeVanzo takes one on the button.
DeVanzo just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
DeVanzo throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
DeVanzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marinov circles away quickly and effectively.
DeVanzo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
DeVanzo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeVanzo throws a big shot that misses.
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Marinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeVanzo misses with a wild combination.
Marinov lands with an overhand left.
Marinov connects with a single shot there.
Marinov scores with a head kick. DeVanzo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo takes one to the chin there.
Marinov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeVanzo.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marinov. DeVanzo shrugs it off though.
A punch lands to the side of DeVanzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marinov misses with a kick to the body.
DeVanzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marinov. That's going to slow DeVanzo down.
Marinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVanzo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marinov defends it well.
Marinov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeVanzo under the eye.
Marinov staying out of range there.
Marinov lands with a cross.
Marinov 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeVanzo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeVanzo's corner calls for a 1-2. DeVanzo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeVanzo 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.
DeVanzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marinov takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Marinov.
Marinov lands a nice looking body kick.
DeVanzo drops his hands momentarily and Marinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marinov scores with a nice strike.
DeVanzo needs to keep his hands up - Marinov had a free shot at his head there.
DeVanzo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marinov.
Marinov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeVanzo at a distance.
Marinov lands with a cross.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
DeVanzo throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Marinov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emil Marinov is winning the standup battle so far.
DeVanzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVanzo misses with a takedown attempt - Marinov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeVanzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeVanzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marinov avoids the body shot from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeVanzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Marinov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marinov. DeVanzo shrugs it off though.
Marinov lands a body shot.
Marinov lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeVanzo takes a step back to recover.
DeVanzo missing with a left hand there. Marinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
DeVanzo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marinov quickly recovers to half guard.
DeVanzo is breathing heavily.
Marinov manages to get to full guard.
Marinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeVanzo's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVanzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Marinov wants to pass the guard but DeVanzo is keeping the position.
DeVanzo pulls Marinov in close to prevent any damage.
DeVanzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
DeVanzo looking for subs off his back but Marinov has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Marinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
DeVanzo is looking to improve his position.
DeVanzo is pressing down on Marinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marinov preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeVanzo pulls Marinov in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from DeVanzo does no damage.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.
Marinov lands a really nice looking cross but DeVanzo seems unphased.
Marinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeVanzo.
Marinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DeVanzo punishes Marinov's body with a nice straight punch.
Marinov throws a head kick but DeVanzo moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeVanzo! But no joy.
DeVanzo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DeVanzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Marinov coming out on top.
DeVanzo moves forwards but Marinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeVanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeVanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeVanzo can do to turn this around?
DeVanzo throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
DeVanzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DeVanzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marinov defending well as DeVanzo loads up on a big left hand.
DeVanzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov thows a body kick. DeVanzo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DeVanzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DeVanzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeVanzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marinov to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVanzo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeVanzo momentarily. #T1#
DeVanzo misses with a looping left.
DeVanzo looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
Marinov scores with a jab. DeVanzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeVanzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marinov thuds his shin into the meat of DeVanzo's side.
DeVanzo misses the shot to the body.
Marinov avoids the body shot from DeVanzo.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
DeVanzo needs to keep his hands up - Marinov had a free shot at his head there.
Marinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeVanzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marinov jabs at DeVanzo's body.
Marinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks DeVanzo with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Marinov tenderised DeVanzo's leg. DeVanzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marinov scores with a push kick.
DeVanzo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marinov.
Marinov lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeVanzo takes a step back to recover.
Artie DeVanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
DeVanzo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeVanzo there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeVanzo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
Marinov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marinov scores with a push kick.
Marinov scores with a shot to the body.
Marinov cracks DeVanzo with an open hand slap.
DeVanzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marinov.
Marinov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marinov lands with an uppercut that bounces DeVanzo off the cage and back into range.
DeVanzo ducks right into an uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov digs a good body shot into DeVanzo's ribs.#T3#
Marinov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marinov lands a head shot.#ROC#DeVanzo is rocked!
Marinov scores with a nice right hand.
DeVanzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Marinov finish him?
DeVanzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marinov's head.
DeVanzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Marinov connects with a right hand. DeVanzo shakes it off.
DeVanzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DeVanzo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of DeVanzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marinov cracks a nice hook into DeVanzo's ribs.
DeVanzo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marinov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeVanzo momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marinov.
Good standup being displayed there by Marinov as he connects with a hook.
Marinov throws a one two combo.
DeVanzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marinov throws a quick counter kick to the body but DeVanzo avoids it.#T4#
DeVanzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Marinov.
DeVanzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Marinov.
Marinov slips a jab from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Marinov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DeVanzo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marinov - the referee stops the clock and DeVanzo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marinov. DeVanzo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick lands for Marinov.
DeVanzo throws a right and a left that Marinov avoids nicely.
DeVanzo misses with a left hand
and Marinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marinov connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeVanzo takes one to the side of the head.
Marinov thows a body kick. DeVanzo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DeVanzo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marinov lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Marinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marinov, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
A less than humble Emil Marinov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: C83: Haskins vs. Kahn
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Gulf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gulf checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marinov - that will leave a mark!
Marinov misses with a double jab
and Gulf counters with a series of strikes. Marinov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gulf tries to bum rush Marinov with a series of wild strikes but Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marinov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marinov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marinov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marinov defending well as Gulf loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Marinov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gulf moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Marinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov thuds his shin into the meat of Gulf's side.
Marinov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
Gulf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Marinov misses.
Gulf is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marinov.
Gulf throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Gulf. That snapped Marinov's head back.
Marinov lands with a slapping head kick.
Gulf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marinov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gulf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gulf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Gulf misses with a hook to the body
and Marinov counters with a body kick that stops Gulf in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov throws a leg kick
and Gulf counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Marinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marinov lands with a nice body punch.
Marinov moves out of range as Gulf strikes.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gulf misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Marinov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marinov keeps Gulf at a distance using the push kick.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gulf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marinov.
Gulf moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Marinov is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Marinov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Marinov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gulf is out of range and Marinov settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
Gulf throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gulf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marinov scores with a nice right hand.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Gulf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Gulf.
Marinov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
A big right from Marinov misses.
Gulf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gulf lands a leg kick that knocks Marinov off balance momentarily.
Marinov misses with a hook
and Gulf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov misses with a straight left.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gulf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marinov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gulf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gulf is looking to score with low kicks.
Marinov throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marinov, as that shot connected.
Marinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gulf slips under a jab from Marinov.
Gulf misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marinov throws the left hand but Gulf avoids the punch easily.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Gulf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marinov counters with a right hand to the body.
Gulf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marinov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gulf throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.
Gulf slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gulf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Marinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gulf.
Gulf blocks a leg kick.
Gulf is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marinov.
Marinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gulf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gulf is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Marinov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gulf's head backwards.
Marinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marinov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts. #CL#
Gulf moves into the clinch.
Gulf blocking some punches.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Gulf avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the cage.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gulf.
Still in the clinch, Marinov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gulf backwards. #BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch.
Marinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gulf. #T2#
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 throws an off balance right hand
and Gulf counters with a left to the body.
Marinov cracks Gulf with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Marinov misses.
Marinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gulf slips under a jab.
Marinov misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Gulf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marinov throws out a loose jab but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gulf will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marinov feints and then cracks Gulf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gulf down.
Marinov lands a slapping body shot.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marinov.
Marinov lands a nice hook to Gulf's body. Gulf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marinov circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Marinov misses with an uppercut. Gulf saw that one coming.
Gulf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Marinov misses
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marinov punishes Gulf's body with a nice straight punch.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Gulf moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gulf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gulfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking cross lands there for Marinov.#T4#
Gulf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Gulf misses.
Gulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Gulf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Marinov scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Marinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marinov.
Marinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marinov throws the kick towards the body but Gulf avoids it.
Gulf throws a body kick that misses.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gulf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leyte Gulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Marinov.
Gulf throws a solid leg kick but Marinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gulf.
Some wild striking there from Gulf.
Gulf moves out of range of the strikes.
Gulf tries to counter by clinching up but Marinov breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov misses with an uppercut.
Gulf needs to keep his hands up - Marinov had a free shot at his head there.
Marinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Marinov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.#T1#
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gulf half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marinov misses with a kick to the body.
Gulf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Marinov does it's job there.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Gulf moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marinov.
Marinov connects with a jab.
Marinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gulf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gulf has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marinov with a jab.
Marinov blocks a head kick by Gulf.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Gulf slips the punch.
Gulf needs to keep his hands up - Marinov had a free shot at his head there.
Gulf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
A head kick misses from Marinov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marinov.
Gulf missing with a left hand there. Marinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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!
Gulf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marinov throws a good cross that connects.
Gulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marinov delivers a nice body kick.#KD#
Gulf cracks Marinov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gulf has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marinov to stand back up!#ROC#Marinov is rocked!
Marinov tries to get into range but Gulf steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Marinov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Gulf scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leyte Gulf!
After winning the bout, Leyte Gulf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C76: Liu vs. Barbosa
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Nice cross by Brandstatter.
Marinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandstatter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Marinov misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Marinov.
Marinov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marinov moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Brandstatter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Brandstatter!
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brandstatter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marinov checks it well.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Brandstatter blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Marinov blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Brandstatter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Marinov misses.
Marinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marinov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Marinov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Marinov tried to counter with a leg kick but Brandstatter avoided it.
Brandstatter jabs at Marinov's body.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a nice combination. Marinov backs away looking to recover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marinov.
Brandstatter stuns Marinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Marinov sees coming a mile off.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Marinov blocks the low kick.#T2#
Marinov staying out of range there.
Marinov scores with the left hand. Brandstatter knows he should have avoided that one.
Brandstatter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Marinov jumps back.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Marinov blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
and Marinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Marinov misses the target.
As Marinov backs off Brandstatter throws a huge counter combo but Marinov manages to avoid it all.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Marinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and Marinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Brandstatter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brandstatter misses with a left hand
and Marinov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marinov slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Marinov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marinov's sensitive parts.
A leg kick checked by Marinov.
Marinov misses with a hook.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
A slow jab from Marinov misses its intended target.
Brandstatter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marinov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brandstatter scrambles back to his feet.
Marinov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brandstatter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov tries to work over Brandstatter's front leg with a kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov connects with a right hand. Brandstatter shakes it off.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Marinov moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marinov.
Marinov takes one to the chin there.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Marinov's leg but Marinov calmly moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Marinov's leg but Marinov calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Marinov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brandstatter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marinov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandstatter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marinov misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Brandstatter thumps Marinov with a low kick.
Marinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter lands a jab to Marinov's midsection.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Marinov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marinov throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandstatter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marinov counters with a low kick, right behind Brandstatter 's knee.
Brandstatter moves away from the strike by Marinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marinov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandstatter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marinov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marinov misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Marinov throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter works Marinov's body with a nice hook.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Marinov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brandstatter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marinov.
As Brandstatter backs away, Marinov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marinov checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, jab by Brandstatter - just one landing.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandstatter lands a nice hook to Marinov's body. Marinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marinov is out of range.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Marinov avoids it.
Marinov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Marinov misses the target.
Marinov moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Brandstatter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Marinov checks a leg kick.
Marinov slips a jab and a cross from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a spinning back kick!
Brandstatter throws a right hand that misses
and Marinov counters with a nice body kick.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marinov.
Marinov checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marinov tried to counter with a leg kick but Brandstatter avoided it.
The crowd cheers as Brandstatter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marinov doesn't seem phased though.
Marinov throws out a powerful jab.
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target. #T3#
Marinov throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Marinov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brandstatter avoids a kick to the body.
Brandstatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandstatter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandstatter throws a lazy uppercut
and Marinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Marinov down.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
A clash of legs there as Marinov blocks the low kick.
A leg kick checked by Marinov.
Brandstatter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marinov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandstatter.
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 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Brandstatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marinov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Marinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy body kick from Brandstatter
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brandstatter swinging wildly here.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
A clash of legs there as Marinov blocks the low kick.
Marinov avoids a kick to the body.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marinov moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Emil Marinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Marinov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Brandstatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marinov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marinov.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Marinov off balance momentarily.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Marinov. Beautiful body shot.
Marinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Marinov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter with the inside leg kick.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Marinov lands with a cross.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marinov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter throws a series of punches but Marinov moves out of range. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brandstatter.
Marinov blocks a jab.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the head.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter stuns Marinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Marinov moved away.
Marinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter defending well as Marinov loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Brandstatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Marinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.
Marinov thows a leg kick but Brandstatter checks it
and Brandstatter counters with a leg kick.
Marinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marinov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the nose.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot.
Marinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Marinov saw it coming and moves away.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Marinov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marinov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandstatter avoids a kick to the body.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Marinov's front leg but catches the back leg as Marinov tries to avoid it.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marinov throws a push kick but Brandstatter slaps the foot to one side.
Marinov scores with a body shot.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter cracks Marinov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that misses.
Marinov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Marinov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marinov. That did some damage!
Marinov misses with a body shot.
Marinov throws a body kick that misses.
Brandstatter follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marinov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marinov avoids a kick to the body.
Marinov throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter scores with a nice right hand.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marinov moves away.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandstatter throws a series of strikes that have Marinov backpedaling.
Marinov throws a chopping leg kick but Brandstatter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandstatter stuns Marinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov cracks Brandstatter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Brandstatter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brandstatter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brandstatter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marinov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marinov scores with a nice head shot.
Brandstatter with a jab.
Brandstatter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov throws a leg kick but Brandstatter moved away.
A low kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter sizes up Marinov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Marinov off balance momentarily.
Marinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body.
Marinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brandstatter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Our winner, Wolfgang Brandstatter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C69: McNasty vs. Gee
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Marinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marinov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
Po throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marinov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Po fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov. #CL2#
Po clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po lands an uppercut.
Po misses with a body punch.
Po misses with the head strike.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
A short uppercut from Po.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov misses with the head strike. #T1#
Marinov tries a body shot but Po blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Marinov.
Po lands with a short shot to the head.
Po misses with the head strike.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Po softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Po.
Marinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Po has double underhooks. #BC#
Marinov breaks the clinch.
Po throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
Po keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good shot there by Marinov.
A combination from Po does no damage.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.
Po closes the distance but Marinov moves to the side
and Marinov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marinov looks to land a body kick but Po moved away.
Po takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Marinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marinov slips under a jab from Po.
Po moves out of range of the body kick.
Po's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Po's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Po scores with a hook to the body. Marinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marinov connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Po. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov tried to score with a low kick but Po checks it.
Marinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
Marinov throws a quick counter head kick but Po was just out of range.
Marinov thuds his right hand into Po's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Po throws out a loose jab but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov tried to counter with a leg kick but Po avoided it.
Marinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marinov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Po on the side of the head. #T3#
Marinov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Po.
A counter left hand to the body from Marinov misses its target.
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Po closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Po moves out of range of the body kick from Marinov.
Po feints the counter takedown.
Marinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Po finds it's way through Marinov's defenses.
Po blocks a jab.
Po is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marinov with a body shot.
Po shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marinov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Po's head.
Po blocks a jab.
Po throws a leg kick
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of Po 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range. #T4#
Marinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Po has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Po loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Marinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Po shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marinov but Marinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Emil Marinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Po.
An inside leg kick from Marinov misses.
Po throws a big shot that misses.
Marinov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Po looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick from Marinov misses.
Marinov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marinov throws a leg kick
and Po cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Po clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
That's time! Marinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Po throws out a loose jab but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov lands with a shot to the body.
Po has a takedown stuffed.
Marinov is looking to slow Po down with leg kicks.
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Po has time to react.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
Marinov throws a head kick but Po moves out of range.
Marinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Po with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Po can do to turn this around?
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Po.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Marinov throws a jab when Po was well out of range.
Po doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Po moves away.
Marinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Emil Marinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Po shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Po tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marinov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marinov trying to control here. #SUB2#
Po is trying to work for a kimura but Marinov is defending well.
Po wants to free his trapped foot but Marinov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Po keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po is looking to take a break and control but Marinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Po looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Po is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marinov defends it well. #T3#
Marinov trying to hold on to Po's head to control him but Po postures up.
Po controlling the action here.
Po is trying to control the action in half guard but Marinov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Po not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Po wants to control but Marinov is keeping him busy.
Marinov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Po on the ground.
Marinov wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marinov throws a head kick but Po moves out of range.
Marinov lands a jab to the nose.
Marinov connects with the punch.
Po throws out a loose jab but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Po takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marinov.
Po looks for a takedown but Marinov sprawls well.
Marinov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marinov 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 Po has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Po and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Po scores with the left hand. Marinov knows he should have avoided that one.
Po lands a nice looking body shot.
Po takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Po throws out the jab.
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Po has time to react.
Po jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Po is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Po throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
Marinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov slips a straight right by Po.
Po throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Po throws out a powerful jab.
Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Po on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Marinov punishes Po's body with a nice straight punch.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Po counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Po lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marinov tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Marinov breaks the clinch.
Marinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Po uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by Marinov.
A swing and a miss from Po.
Marinov throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
Marinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Po scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marinov clobbers Po with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Po misses its intended target.
Shen Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emil Marinov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov throws a right hand that misses
and Po counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marinov misses with a looping left.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Po is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Po avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Po takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marinov misses with a straight left.
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Po misses with a straight right.
Po misses the shot to the body.
Marinov slips a straight right by Po.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
Po is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marinov.
Marinov misses with a two punch combination.
Po throws a counter combo.#T3#
Marinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Po should have avoided that one.
Po lands a jab to the nose.
Marinov lands a front kick.
Marinov tests Po's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Po takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
Nice uppercut there from Marinov.
A low kick lands for Marinov.
Po misses with a left hand
and Marinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Po moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Po. #T4#
Marinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marinov connects with a looping right hand.
Marinov with a nice cross.
Marinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Po misses.
Marinov lands a nice shot that snaps Po's head back.
Po throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.
Marinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marinov scores with a push kick.
Marinov digs a good body shot into Po's ribs.
That kick from Marinov tenderised Po's leg. Po is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Marinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marinov, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
In his post fight interview, Emil Marinov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C65: Gee vs. Fujimoto 2
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zan swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marinov.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marinov throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
Zan misses the body punch
and Marinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Zan rushes Marinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marinovs head.
Good body shot from Marinov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Zan blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Marinov breaks from the clinch.
Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marinov at a distance.
Marinov throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marinov. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Marinov misses with a straight left.
Zan lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zan throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Marinov slips under a jab from Zan.
Zan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Zan misses with a shot to the body
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marinov. That one must have hurt.
Zan lands a glancing blow to the side of Marinov's head.
Marinov moves away from the strike by Zan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov lands with a cross.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Zan slips a straight right by Marinov.
Zan throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Zan misses.
Zan scores with a decent looking hook.
Marinov throws out a powerful jab.
Marinov slips under a jab.
Zan cracks Marinov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marinov!
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
Marinov slips under a jab from Zan.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks Zan with an uppercut!
Marinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zan slips under a jab from Marinov.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.#T3#
Zan misses with a looping right.
Marinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marinov throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Marinov clobbers Zan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zan throws a hook but Marinov avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Marinov.
Zan tries to clinch up but Marinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Marinov throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
Zan scores with a nice strike.
Marinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Zan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Marinov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zan was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Zan moves away from the strike by Marinov.
Zan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Marinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Marinov lands with a shot to the body.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan moves away from the strike by Marinov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov lands a nice hook to Zan's body. Zan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
A little jabbing left from Marinov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marinov moves away from the strike by Zan.
Zan scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marinov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zan in his tracks.
Zan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Marinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
A little jabbing left from Marinov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marinov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marinov connects with a leg kick.
Marinov connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Marinov lands a nice shot that snaps Zan's head back.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Marinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov is looking to slow Zan down with leg kicks.
Zan throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zan.
Zan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan lands with a nice body punch.
Marinov looks to land a body kick but Zan moved away.
Marinov scores with a nice strike.
Marinov misses with a straight left.
Zan misses with a left hand
enabling Marinov to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan misses with a straight right. #T2#
Marinov scores with a body shot.
Marinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zan scores with a decent looking hook.
Marinov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Marinov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Marinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Zan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marinov pushes Zan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marinov tries to work over Zan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
A hook to the body from Zan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Marinov breaks from the clinch.
Zan misses with a looping left.#T3#
Zan misses with a looping left.
Marinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zan lands with a right hand.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Marinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zan.
Zan throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
Marinov misses with a right hand
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
A jab from Zan does it's job there.
Zan lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marinov slips a straight right by Zan.#T4#
Zan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Marinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marinov.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
A big left from Marinov misses.
Zan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zan misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Marinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zan misses with a jab to the body
and Marinov counters with a body kick.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marinov!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Zan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Marinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Zan misses the target.
Zan swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zan scores with the left hand. Marinov knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Zan closes the distance and pushes Marinov back into the cage.#BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zan staying out of range there.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marinov! But no joy.
Marinov throws a lazy head kick
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Zan.#T1##CL#
Zan rushes Marinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
Marinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Zan - that landed with a thud.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov tries a body shot but Zan blocks it.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow. #T2##BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marinov.
Zan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marinov. Marinov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marinov staying out of range there.
Zan misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Zan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marinov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Marinov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice leg kick from Marinov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zan throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Zan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marinov counters with a nice leg kick.
Zan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
It looked like Zan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Marinov counters with a three punch combo that has Zan backing up. Zan nods at Marinov to acknowledge the strikes.
Zan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Nice shot lands for Marinov.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Marinov counter with a right hand.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.#CL#
Zan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tan Zan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Marinov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan prevents a body shot from Marinov. #BC2#
Marinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Marinov finds it's way through Zan's defenses. #T4#
Marinov slips under a jab from Zan.
Zan slips under a jab.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marinov - the referee stops the clock and Zan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marinov. Zan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marinov defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Zan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zan misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Marinov scores with a push kick.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marinov lands a right hook to the body.
Marinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zan lands a jab to the head.
Marinov staying out of range there.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emil Marinov.
I've got Marinov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
In his post fight interview, Emil Marinov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C61: McNasty vs. Fujimoto
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Steve avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Marinov scores with a kick to the body.
Steve tries to land a leg kick but Marinov saw it coming and moves away.
Marinov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Marinov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Marinov throws out a leg kick but Steve moves out of range and Marinov only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marinov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws a solid leg kick but Marinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steve.
Marinov avoids a kick to the body.
Steve delivers a nice body kick.
Steve walks into a left hand.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Marinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve throws a chopping leg kick but Marinov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Marinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marinov. That one must have hurt.
Steve takes one to the side of the head.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Marinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marinov throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Marinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve throws a leg kick but Marinov moved away.
Marinov works the jab nicely.
Marinov misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marinov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steve is out of range. #T2#
Marinov connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve cracks a nice hook into Marinov's ribs.
Marinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marinov. Marinov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marinov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov lands with a right hand.
Marinov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Steve seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Marinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Marinov staying out of range there.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Marinov misses.
Marinov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Marinov misses with a hook.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Marinov seems unphased.
Steve lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Steve.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.
Marinov stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marinov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steve lands with a thumping leg kick.
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 a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marinov scores with a jab to the head.
Marinov throws a combination that misses
and Steve counters with a nice leg kick.
Marinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve works Marinov's body with a nice hook.
Marinov throws a leg kick
and Steve counters with a low kick, right behind Marinov 's knee.
Marinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marinov lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov throws a body kick that misses.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov staying out of range there.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marinov. That did some damage!
Marinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steve on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marinov scores with a punch to the head.
Steve throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
Good work by Steve as he checks the leg kick.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Marinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marinov.
Marinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steve might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marinov. Steve shrugs it off though.
Steve slips under a jab from Marinov.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marinov! But no joy.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Marinov coming out on top.#T2##CL#
Steve rushes Marinov and presses him up against the cage.
Marinov blocks an elbow strike.
Marinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Steve misses with a straight right.
Marinov takes one on the button.
Marinov misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve scores with a jab. Marinov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve misses the jab.
Marinov throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Marinov.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steve works the jab nicely.
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Marinov connects with a single shot there.#T3#
A jab from Marinov misses.
Steve circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Marinov to the canvas! Marinov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Steve keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
Chris Steve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C55: Garcia vs. Marinov
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Garcia misses with a hook.
Marinov throws a leg kick but Garcia checks it.
Marinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marinov to keep the fight standing.
Marinov working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Marinov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Marinov blocks an elbow strike from Garcia.
Garcia lands an uppercut.
Marinov tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Marinov breaks from the clinch.
Marinov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Marinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Marinov counters with a nice body shot.
Marinov connects with a single shot there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marinov! #T1#
Marinov thuds his shin into the meat of Garcia's side.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Marinov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Marinov counters with a right hand to the body.
Marinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Marinov moves away and avoids it.
Marinov misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Marinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Marinov scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Marinov circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marinov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Garcia is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marinov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garcia has time to react.
Garcia darts in trying to clinch
and Marinov counters with a low kick, right behind Garcia 's knee.
Marinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marinov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marinov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia slips a jab from Marinov.
Garcia moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Marinov catches Garcia right on the button with a cross.
Garcia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marinov works the jab nicely.
Marinov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garcia misses with a looping right.#T3#
Garcia moves forwards but Marinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Marinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garcia under the eye.
Garcia takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marinov - that will leave a mark!
Garcia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marinov dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a right hand
letting Marinov counter with a right hand.
Marinov looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
Marinov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Marinov's corner calls for a 1-2. Marinov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marinov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Marinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marinov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Marinov saw that one coming.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Marinov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Marinov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marinov counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marinov throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
Garcia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Marinov keeps Garcia at a distance using the push kick.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Marinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marinov looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Garcia.
Marinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marinov throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia ducks right into an uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov throws out a powerful jab.
Marinov tries to work over Garcia's front leg with a kick but Garcia checks it.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marinov moves away.
It seemed like Marinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.
Marinov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
Marinov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garcia blocks it well.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Garcia. #T1#
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Marinov slips a straight right by Garcia.
Marinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Marinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia moves forwards but Marinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marinov thuds his shin into the meat of Garcia's side.
Marinov thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov misses with a body punch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov misses with some punches.
Marinov tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garcia lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Emil Marinov has been cut.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marinov connects with a crisp jab.
Marinov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marinov is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marinov lands a jab.
Jab, jab by Marinov - just one landing.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through Marinov's defenses.
Marinov avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marinov defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garcia throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Marinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Marinov moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Marinov lands with a shot to the body.
Marinov's corner calls for a 1-2. Marinov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Marinov.
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!
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garcia lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Garcia tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it. #CL#
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
Marinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Marinov.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Marinov throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garcia with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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! This is the final round!#R3#
Garcia thuds a left hand into Marinov's body.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Marinov throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marinov can pounce on him.
A big right from Garcia misses.
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Marinov finds it's target.
Marinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov throws a leg kick but Garcia moved away.
Marinov tried to score with a low kick but Garcia checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia ducks right into an uppercut from Marinov.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Marinov as the two fighters clinch.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Marinov. #T1#
Marinov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Garcia working aggressively here. #BC2#
Marinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marinov throws a body kick that misses.
Garcia takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Marinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Marinov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marinov misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Marinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.#T2#
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Marinov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov takes one on the button.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Marinov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.#T3#
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Garcia throws a hook but Marinov avoids it easily.
Marinov throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Marinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garcia under the eye.
Marinov misses with a body shot.
Garcia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Mickey Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Marinov's belly button to the back.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marinov. Garcia shrugs it off though.
Marinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Marinov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marinov scores with a punch to the head.
Marinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia lands a head shot.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Marinov's ribs.
Marinov scores with a nice body kick.
Marinov throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Marinov misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Marinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marinov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Mickey Garcia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Can't believe the commission let me fight with Hep C...'.

Event: C49: Choo vs. Shamrock
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marinov is trying to counter with his kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marinov.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Marinov misses.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Marinov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Marinov. That snapped Kuznetsov's head back.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Marinov slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov backing away here, and Marinov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov clobbers Kuznetsov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marinov throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov checks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Marinov.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marinov circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Marinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Marinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marinov.
Marinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov with a nice cross.
Marinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marinov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Marinov saw it coming and moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Marinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marinov scores with a nice right hand.
Marinov throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Marinov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good exchange - Marinov coming out on top.
Marinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Marinov moved out of range.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marinov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuznetsov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marinov - the referee stops the clock and Kuznetsov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marinov. Kuznetsov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marinov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuznetsov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marinov checks a low kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Marinov's body. #T2#
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Marinov is out of range.
Marinov scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Marinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marinov moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov connects with a single shot there.
Marinov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marinov takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Marinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marinov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetsov's head backwards.
Kuznetsov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Marinov avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuznetsov!
Kuznetsov connects with a high kick.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.#T3#
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Marinov's ribs.
Marinov scores with a nice body kick.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Marinov avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Marinov's head back.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Jab from Marinov.
Marinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuznetsov off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Marinov.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Marinov there.
Marinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marinov with the inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Marinov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marinov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Marinov misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
Marinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuznetsov doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marinov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marinov's head backwards.
Marinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marinov lands a jab.
Marinov punishes Kuznetsov's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuznetsov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Marinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Marinov catches Kuznetsov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marinov misses with a jab to the body
and Kuznetsov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Marinov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Marinov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Marinov counters with a body kick that stops Kuznetsov in his tracks momentarily.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marinov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marinov throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marinov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Marinov's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kuznetsov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marinov slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Marinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marinov throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Marinov counters with a body kick that stops Kuznetsov in his tracks momentarily.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marinov has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Marinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marinov throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Marinov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy body shot
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marinov moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Marinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marinov avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Marinov with a nice calf kick.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Marinov throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marinov checks a leg kick.
Marinov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuznetsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Marinov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Marinov moved out of range.
Marinov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov blocks it well.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Marinov there.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Marinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marinov takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Marinov avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Marinov lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
A little jabbing left from Marinov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Marinov moves away and avoids it.#T4#
A jab from Marinov misses.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marinov checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Marinov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marinov.
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuznetsov cracks Marinov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Marinov saw that one coming.
Marinov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a push kick but Marinov slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Marinov throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Marinov scores with a jab.
Marinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A jab from Marinov finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Marinov jabs Kuznetsov right on the nose. Kuznetsov blinks but takes it well.
Marinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marinov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Marinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marinov.
Marinov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Marinov cracks Kuznetsov with an open hand slap.
Marinov misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Kuznetsov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marinov.
Kuznetsov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Marinov misses the target.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marinov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Marinov throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
Marinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
Marinov scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Marinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marinov. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Marinov works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov blocks a jab.
Marinov throws a big counter head kick but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov is looking to land body kicks.
Kuznetsov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marinov with a hook.
Marinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marinov looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marinov circles away quickly and effectively.
Marinov blocks a jab.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Kuznetsov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marinov.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Marinov.
Marinov swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marinov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Marinov scores with a head kick.
Marinov scores with a nice right hand.
Marinov looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Kuznetsov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Marinov avoids them all with ease.
Marinov scores with a push kick.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Marinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marinov lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Marinov misses its intended target.
Marinov defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Marinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Marinov.
Marinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Marinov scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov takes one to the chin there.
Marinov connects with a leg kick.
Marinov catches Kuznetsov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuznetsov lands with an overhand left.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marinov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov thows a body kick. Kuznetsov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marinov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetsov's head backwards.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Marinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marinov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C43: Orochi vs. James
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Marinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marinov swings for the body but McCockiner moves out of range.
Marinov thows a leg kick but McCockiner checks it
and McCockiner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCockiner throws a leg kick that misses.
McCockiner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov throws a nice looking combination but McCockiner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marinov backing away here, and McCockiner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Marinov finds it's way through McCockiner's defenses.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by McCockiner.
A little jabbing left from McCockiner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marinov misses the jab.
McCockiner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov backing away here, and McCockiner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCockiner misses with a body shot.
Marinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCockiner 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.
McCockiner throws a chopping leg kick but Marinov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCockiner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marinov is looking to wear down McCockiner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Marinov misses the target.
McCockiner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCockiner blocks a head kick by Marinov.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marinov backing away here, and McCockiner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCockiner.
McCockiner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marinov is out of range and McCockiner settles back down.
Jab, jab by McCockiner - just one landing.
Marinov walks into a stiff left hand from McCockiner.
Marinov lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Marinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCockiner.
Marinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCockiner's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCockiner lands a nice hook to Marinov's body. Marinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCockiner throws a low kick but Marinov moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. McCockiner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Marinov.
Marinov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCockiner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marinov thinking.
Marinov looks to throw the jab but McCockiner is out of range.
McCockiner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCockiner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marinov is able to avoid easily.
McCockiner slips a straight right by Marinov.
Marinov tries to score with a low kick but McCockiner moves his leg out of the way.
McCockiner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marinov.
Marinov connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
McCockiner fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - McCockiner coming out on top.
McCockiner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCockiner moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov throws a hook but McCockiner blocks it.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCockiner.
Marinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
McCockiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Marinov throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCockiner counters with a right hand to the body.
McCockiner checks a low kick from Marinov.
Marinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marinov lands a head shot.
Marinov misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Marinov 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 inside leg kick there by Marinov. That's going to slow McCockiner down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from McCockiner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCockiner blocks the body kick.
Marinov scores with a nice head shot.
McCockiner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marinov.
Marinov lands with a straight right. McCockiner didn't see that one coming.
Marinov throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from McCockiner does no damage.
McCockiner swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Marinov to counter with a crisp jab.
Marinov lands a jab.
A low kick from McCockiner is predictable there
enabling Marinov to counter with a crisp jab.
McCockiner throws a head kick that misses
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by McCockiner. That's going to slow Marinov down.
Marinov slips under a jab.
McCockiner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marinov momentarily.
McCockiner throws a head kick that misses
and Marinov counters with a nice body shot.
Marinov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCockiner counters with a nice leg kick.
McCockiner throws a head kick but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov thumps McCockiner with a low kick.
Marinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marinov throws a sloppy body shot
and McCockiner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCockiner throws a leg kick
and Marinov counters with a solid body kick.
McCockiner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCockiner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marinov scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Marinov.
McCockiner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emil Marinov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Marinov misses with a hook. McCockiner ducked under it nicely.
McCockiner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marinov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marinov connects with a nice looking jab.
McCockiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range.
McCockiner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marinov with a body shot.
Marinov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCockiner counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Marinov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Good shot there by McCockiner.
McCockiner misses with an uppercut.
McCockiner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marinov can pounce on him.
McCockiner misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Marinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid body kick from Marinov.
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCockiner can do to turn this around?#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for McCockiner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCockiner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marinov misses with a straight right.
McCockiner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCockiner thumps Marinov with a low kick.
McCockiner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCockiner wants to land a leg kick but Marinov is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Marinov misses the target.
A big right from McCockiner misses.
Marinov blocks a head kick by McCockiner.
And Marinov counters with a quick kick to the body but McCockiner blocks it.
McCockiner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCockiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marinov scores with a jab.
McCockiner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marinov is out of range.
Marinov lands a head shot.#T3#
McCockiner throws a head kick that misses.
Marinov is looking to counter punch.
Marinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Marinov lands a slapping body shot.
McCockiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner moves out of range as Marinov throws a body kick.
McCockiner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Marinov scores with a shot to the body.
Marinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCockiner.
A slow jab from Marinov misses its intended target.
McCockiner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marinov. Marinov obviously looking to wear him down.
McCockiner moves out of range of the strikes.
McCockiner throws a big counter head kick but Marinov avoids it with no problem.
McCockiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
McCockiner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCockiner misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCockiner throws a sloppy head kick and Marinov moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov throws a leg kick but McCockiner sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCockiner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCockiner misses with a body shot.
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner.
Marinov throws a solid leg kick but McCockiner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marinov.
Marinov scores with a hook.
McCockiner throws a right hand that Marinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Marinov also avoids with ease.
McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marinov checks a low kick from McCockiner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
McCockiner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner throws a head kick but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner tries a head kick but it misses.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but McCockiner slips the punch.
Marinov misses the jab.
Marinov scoring well with a low kick there.
McCockiner misses with a lunging right hand
and Marinov counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner throws a sloppy head kick and Marinov moves out of range easily.
McCockiner loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Marinov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCockiner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marinov lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Marinov sizes up McCockiner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
McCockiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marinov.
Marinov lands with a right hand.
Marinov thuds his right hand into McCockiner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCockiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCockiner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov misses with a looping left.
McCockiner throws a right hand that misses
and Marinov counters with a nice body kick.
Marinov dodges the punch combination from McCockiner.
McCockiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marinov with a jab.
Barry McCockiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range.
Marinov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marinov lands with a right hand.
McCockiner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marinov's head.
A big left from McCockiner misses.
McCockiner moves away from the strike by Marinov.
Marinov clobbers McCockiner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marinov lands with a hook. McCockiner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marinov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marinov catches McCockiner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCockiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marinov.
Marinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
McCockiner feints a jab promting Marinov to slip. McCockiner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marinov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McCockiner throws a head kick that misses.
Marinov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCockiner moves out of range as Marinov throws a body kick.
Marinov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marinov connects with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Marinov.
McCockiner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some bone on bone action there as Marinov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCockiner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marinov.
Marinov looks for the body kick but McCockiner saw that one coming.
McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCockiner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marinov.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov throws a hook to the side of McCockiner's head but McCockiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCockiner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marinov checks it well.
Marinov throwing a counter right hand but McCockiner manages to avoid it.
Marinov keeps McCockiner at a distance using the push kick.
Marinov sizes up McCockiner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marinov misses with a low kick as McCockiner jumps back.
A shot to the liver by Marinov. Beautiful body shot.
Marinov lands a slapping body shot.
Marinov avoids the head kick by McCockiner.
McCockiner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marinov misses with a hook.
Marinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marinov thuds his shin into the meat of McCockiner's side.
A jab from Marinov does it's job there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C38: Yaj vs. Marinov
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Yaj connects with a high kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marinov - that will leave a mark!
Yaj cracks a nice hook into Marinov's ribs.
Marinov throws a front kick that sends Yaj stumbling back into the cage.
Yaj avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yaj throws a quick counter head kick but Marinov was just out of range.
Yaj throws a shot from downtown. Marinov moves away and avoids it.
Yaj takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yaj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marinov takes one on the button.
Marinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj moves away from the strike by Marinov.
Marinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yaj. Yaj circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj throws a leg kick but Marinov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marinov lands a body shot.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Yaj 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marinov.
Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marinov.
Yaj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marinov lands with an uppercut that bounces Yaj off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Marinov.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick from Marinov.
Yaj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marinov blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Marinov throws out a counter right but Yaj avoids it with no problem.
Yaj throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
Yaj throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov blocks a head kick by Yaj.
It seemed like Marinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marinov lands a jab.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Marinov as he connects with a hook.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yaj.
Marinov is looking to chop away at Yaj's legs.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick
and Marinov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yaj on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yaj on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marinov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yaj avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Marinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Yaj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Marinov coming out on top.
Marinov throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Marinov lands a jab to Yaj's midsection.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body. Yaj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick and Marinov moves out of range easily.
Marinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yaj tries to score with a low kick but Marinov moves his leg out of the way.
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yaj doesn't seem bothered though.
Marinov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yaj had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marinov.
Marinov 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.
Yaj throws a right hand that misses
and Marinov counters with a right hand to the body.
Marinov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marinov scores with a jab. Yaj acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Marinov blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marinov! But no joy.
Marinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yaj.
Marinov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Marinov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marinov avoids a kick to the body.
Marinov catches Yaj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marinov looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yaj.
Yaj throws a front kick aimed at Marinov's knee but Marinov avoids it well.
Marinov scores with a jab to the head.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
A low kick from Marinov misses
and Yaj counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marinov misses with a hook. Yaj ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Yaj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marinov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov lands with an uppercut that bounces Yaj off the cage and back into range.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Marinov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marinov's corner calls for a 1-2. Marinov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marinov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yaj walks into a jab.
Marinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yaj avoids a kick to the body.
Yaj takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
Marinov throws a push kick but Yaj slaps the foot to one side.
Yaj is looking to counter with head kicks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yaj might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Marinov.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marinov avoids it.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Yaj throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marinov.
Yaj will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marinov looks to land a right hand but Yaj moved out of range.
Marinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yaj lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Emil Marinov has been cut.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov avoids the head kick by Yaj.
It seemed like Marinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marinov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj wants to slow Marinov down by chopping away at his legs.
Marinov blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Marinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Good leg kick by Marinov. #T2#
Marinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Marinov throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marinov.
A big left from Yaj misses.
Yaj misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Yaj 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov throws a sloppy body shot
and Yaj counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Marinov.
Marinov sizes up Yaj with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yaj throws a nice looking combination but Marinov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marinov lands a body shot.
Marinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yaj throws a solid leg kick but Marinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yaj.#T3#
Marinov avoids the head kick by Yaj.
Marinov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marinov walks into a stiff left hand from Yaj.
Marinov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yaj takes one on the button.
Yaj scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marinov misses with a straight right.
Good work by Marinov as he checks the leg kick.
Yaj throws a low kick but Marinov moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Marinov.
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yaj.
It appears Yaj was looking to counter with a kick there.
Marinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yaj.
Yaj has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Marinov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov throws out a leg kick but Yaj moves out of range and Marinov only half commits.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses
and Marinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaj throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yaj has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marinov.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.
Yaj jabs Marinov right on the nose. Marinov blinks but takes it well.
Marinov moves forwards but Yaj connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Marinov is rocked!
Yaj throws a leg kick but Marinov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marinov with a hook.
Yaj drops his hands momentarily and Marinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yaj takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yaj blocks a jab.
Yaj is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marinov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Yaj.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yaj throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Marinov throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marinov is out of range and Yaj settles back down.
Yaj takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marinov avoids the head kick by Yaj.
Crunch! Yaj slams his shin into Marinov's torso.#T1#
Marinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Marinov.
Yaj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marinov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marinov throws out a counter right but Yaj avoids it with no problem.
Marinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marinov lands a jab to the nose.
Yaj takes one to the chin there.
Marinov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marinov lands with a cross.
Marinov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marinov checks a low kick from Yaj.
Marinov blocks a leg kick.
Yaj looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marinov.#T2#
Yaj takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marinov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yaj. That one must have hurt.
Yaj swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Yaj.
Yaj looks for the body kick but Marinov saw that one coming.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Pat Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj misses with a leg kick.
Marinov throws out a powerful jab.
Marinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marinov throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj misses with a head kick.
Yaj blocks the body kick.
And Yaj counters with a quick kick to the body but Marinov blocks it.#T3#
Yaj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yaj throws a head kick but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marinov, as that shot connected.
Yaj on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marinov. Marinov obviously looking to wear him down.
Marinov checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Marinov finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marinov.
Marinov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yaj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yaj misses with a head kick.
Marinov with a nice cross.
Marinov throws a shot to the body.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Yaj has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marinov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marinov throws a front kick that sends Yaj stumbling back into the cage.
Yaj walks into a stiff left hand from Marinov.
A head kick misses from Yaj.
Marinov scores with a one two! Yaj had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marinov connects with a right hand. Yaj shakes it off.
Marinov is looking to slow Yaj down with leg kicks.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.
Yaj takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marinov scores with a push kick.
Marinov connects with a body shot.
Yaj takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Marinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marinov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Pat Yaj was interviewed post fight and said 'It wasn't the game plan we planned. Props to Puzo on a well deserved victory. '.

Event: C31: Chlen vs. Sonni
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Loco throws a leg kick but Marinov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Loco moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loco slips a jab from Marinov.
Loco throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov throws out a leg kick but Loco moves out of range and Marinov only half commits.
Loco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Loco misses with a lunging right hand
and Marinov counters with a good low kick that Loco was not able to check.
Marinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Loco under the eye.
Marinov slips under a jab from Loco.
A low kick from Marinov misses
letting Loco counter with a right hand.
Marinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Loco.
Loco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marinov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Loco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loco loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Marinov throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Loco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Marinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marinov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loco finds it's way round the side to connect with Marinov's head.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loco.
Loco moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Loco misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Marinov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Loco ducks right into an uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov blocks a jab.
Loco misses with a right hand
and Marinov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Loco thinking.
Loco throws a poor cross that misses
and Marinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loco misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marinov! But no joy.
Loco is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Loco misses.
Good leg kick by Loco.
Loco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Marinov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Marinov misses
and Loco counters with an outside leg kick.
Loco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Marinov tries a low kick but Loco avoids it.
Loco avoids a kick to the body.
Loco misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Loco.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loco.
Marinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Loco tenderised Marinov's leg. Marinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marinov scores with a jab.
Loco scores with the left hand. Marinov knows he should have avoided that one.
Loco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov lands an overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loco.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Loco slips the punch.
Marinov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marinov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Marinov misses with an uppercut.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Loco.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Loco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Loco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Marinov. Those never looked like landing.
Marinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loco. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loco's hands.
Marinov jabs Loco right on the nose. Loco blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loco. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loco slips under a jab.
Marinov checks a low kick from Loco.
Marinov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Loco to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loco moves out of range as Marinov strikes.#T4#
Loco avoids a kick to the body.
Loco slips under a jab from Marinov.
Loco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Loco misses with a straight left.
Marinov misses with a hook
and Loco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loco throws a big shot that misses.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loco looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Loco.
Loco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Loco ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Marinov slips a jab from Loco.
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marinov throws a low kick, looking for Loco's leg but Loco calmly moves out of range.
Marinov moves away from the strike by Loco.
Marinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Loco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loco.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loco throws a poor cross that misses
and Marinov counters with a thumping low kick.
Marinov throws a head kick but Loco moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Loco looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
Marinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loco misses the jab.
Marinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loco.
Marinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov with a nice calf kick.
Marinov throws a hook but Loco avoids it easily.
Marinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loco.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marinov.
Loco catches Marinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Loco.
Loco wants to land a leg kick but Marinov is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Loco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loco with a nice calf kick.
Loco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Loco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Loco looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Loco.
Loco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loco.
A big right from Loco misses.
It seemed like Marinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loco looks to throw the jab but Marinov is out of range.
Spanky Loco is winning the standup battle so far.
Loco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marinov thuds his shin into the meat of Loco's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loco.
Loco has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marinov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marinov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marinov staying out of range there.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loco moves away.
Loco throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Loco misses with a leg kick.
Marinov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loco thumps Marinov with a low kick.
Marinov lands with a good body shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov throws a leg kick but Loco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Loco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marinov counters with a body kick.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Loco throws a chopping leg kick but Marinov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Loco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marinov misses with a looping right.
Loco moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Marinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marinov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loco's head backwards.
Marinov throws a hook but Loco avoids it easily.
Marinov takes one on the button.
Loco lands a really nice looking cross but Marinov seems unphased.
Loco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Loco momentarily.
Donk. Marinov catches Loco right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Loco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Loco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marinov checks the leg kick.
Loco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Loco wants to slow Marinov down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Marinov misses.
Loco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marinov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marinov misses with a straight left.
Marinov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Loco misses with a straight left.
Loco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Loco scores with a nice strike.
Loco catches Marinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marinov connects with a crisp jab.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loco manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loco. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Marinov throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov tests Loco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loco was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Loco half committed to a counter leg kick.
Loco throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov misses with the combination.
Marinov misses the jab.
A jab from Loco misses.
Loco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marinov.
Marinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Loco.
Marinov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Loco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marinov misses with a hook. Loco ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Loco misses its intended target.
Loco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Spanky Loco will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Loco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loco.
Marinov lands with an overhand left.
Loco misses with an uppercut.
Loco throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov tries to land a body kick
and Loco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loco defending well as Marinov loads up on a big left hand.
Loco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marinov.
Marinov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loco's head.
Marinov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Loco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov looks to land a body kick but Loco moved away.
Loco misses with an uppercut. Marinov saw that one coming.
Marinov looks for the body kick but Loco saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Loco there.
Loco misses with a left hand
and Marinov counters with a nice uppercut.
Marinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marinov.
Loco moves forwards but Marinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loco counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov throws a poor cross that misses
and Loco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Loco thows a leg kick but Marinov checks it
and Marinov counters with a nice kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Loco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Loco lands a leg kick that knocks Marinov off balance momentarily.
Loco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marinov misses with an uppercut
and Loco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marinov. That's going to slow Loco down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov throws out a leg kick but Loco moves out of range and Marinov only half commits.
Loco's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Loco throws a lazy uppercut
and Marinov counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A slow jab from Marinov misses its intended target.
A big left from Loco misses.
Loco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Loco.
A clash of legs there as Loco blocks the low kick.
Marinov lands a jab.
Marinov throws a lazy body kick
and Loco counters with a stiff right hand.
Marinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Loco misses with a hook.
Loco lands a really nice looking cross but Marinov seems unphased.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Loco sizes up Marinov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marinov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Marinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Loco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marinov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Loco throws a shot from downtown. Marinov moves away and avoids it.
Loco with the inside leg kick.
Marinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loco feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marinov 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 Loco has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Loco and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Donk. Loco catches Marinov right on the button with a cross.
Loco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Loco.
Marinov checks a leg kick.
Loco ducks right into an uppercut from Marinov.
Loco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Loco looks to throw the jab but Marinov is out of range.
Loco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marinov's head.
Loco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Marinov looks to land a left hand but Loco moved out of range nicely.
Loco looks to land a right hand but Marinov moved out of range.
And Marinov responds with a good body kick, but Loco manages to step out the way in time.
Marinov misses with a hook. Loco ducked under it nicely.
Marinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Loco does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Loco catches Marinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Loco misses with a hook.
Marinov swings widly with a right hand
and Loco counters with a nice uppercut.
Marinov lands a right hook to the body.
Loco will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marinov throws a shot to the body.
Loco scores with a nice head shot.
Loco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Marinov responds with a good body kick, but Loco manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emil Marinov.
Well Marinov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Emil Marinov!
A less than humble Emil Marinov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: C19: Shabazz vs. Lydon
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Spartan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spartan wants to take a breather but Marinov is having none of it.
Spartan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Spartan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Spartan is trying to control. Marinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks Spartan with an uppercut!
Marinov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marinov wants it to stay on the feet.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marinov lands a leg kick that knocks Spartan off balance momentarily.
Marinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Marinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spartan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spartan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt
and Marinov counters with a nice uppercut.
Emil Marinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.#T2#
Marinov lands a really nice looking cross but Spartan seems unphased.
Spartan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spartan ducks right into an uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marinov avoids the head kick by Spartan.
Marinov thows a body kick. Spartan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spartan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartan shoots in for a double leg but Marinov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spartan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spartan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marinov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marinov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Marinov clobbers Spartan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marinov lands a slapping body shot.
Spartan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spartan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marinov lands a head shot.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spartan goes for a double leg but Marinov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marinov continues to drive forward.
Emil Marinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marinov stuffs the takedown attempt from Spartan. Spartan gets slowly back to his feet.
Marinov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marinov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marinov - that will leave a mark!
Marinov works the jab nicely.#T4#
Marinov throws an overhand right that lands on Spartan's shoulder, as Spartan tries to avoid the shot.
Marinov leaves Spartan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marinov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spartan on the side of the head.
Marinov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Spartan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marinov won't be happy with that.
Spartan trying to control the position but Marinov is working away.
Marinov being controlled for a moment.
Spartan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marinov's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marinov connects with a right hand. Spartan shakes it off.
Spartan swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
Spartan moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Spartan fails with a takedown attempt.
Marinov throws the left hand but Spartan avoids the punch easily.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marinov lands a front kick.
Spartan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Spartan. Those never looked like landing.
Marinov connects with a body shot.
Marinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marinov scores with the left hand. Spartan knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Spartan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marinov slips a jab and a cross from Spartan.
It appears Marinov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spartan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Marinov. That snapped Spartan's head back.
A swing and a miss from Marinov.#TD2#
Marinov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Marinov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov stops a takedown attempt from Spartan.
A left hand lands to the body for Marinov.
Spartan is breathing heavily.
Marinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spartan blocking some punches.
Spartan looking for a takedown.
Emil Marinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Marinov lands a right hand.
Marinov lands a shoulder strike.
Marinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Marinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Marinov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Marinov breaks the clinch.
Marinov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spartan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marinov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marinov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spartan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marinov works Spartan's body with a nice hook.
Marinov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spartan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marinov scores with a head kick. Spartan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marinov misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Spartan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marinov cracks Spartan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body. Spartan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marinov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marinov throws a head kick but Spartan moves out of range.
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Marinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spartan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spartan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spartan avoids it.
Marinov lands a head kick!
Marinov with a jab.
Spartan throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marinov fakes the leg kick and cracks Spartan in the body. #T4#
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!
Spartan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marinov to score with a decent uppercut.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Marinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spartan tries for a takedown but Marinov circles away easily
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marinov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spartan takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt - Marinov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marinov misses with a looping left.
Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Marinov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spartan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marinov tests Spartan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marinov avoids a kick to the body.
Marinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Spartan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab by Marinov.
Marinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marinov lands an overhand right.
Marinov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spartan.
Marinov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marinov scores with a nice body kick.
Spartan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Marinov connects with a body shot.
Marinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Spartan.
Marinov misses with a head kick.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Marinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Marinov tries to sprawl but Spartan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Spartan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Marinov gets back to full guard.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Marinov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marinov keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Marinov is retaining full guard.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Marinov keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spartan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Marinov slaps away a takedown attempt from Spartan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Marinov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emil Marinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Marinov lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a straight left.
Marinov lands with a slapping head kick.
Spartan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marinov avoids it really well and circles away.
Marinov scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Spartan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spartan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spartan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It appears Marinov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Marinov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spartan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Spartan clinches.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartan is working for takedown but Marinov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spartan tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Spartan back against the cage.
Spartan tries for a takedown but Marinov manages to get underhooks.
Spartan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marinov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spartan goes for a takedown attempt but Marinov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marinov punishes Spartan's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Marinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marinov, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Combate 16: Koko vs. Mongrel
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Marinov misses with a double jab.
Marinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marinov lands a head kick. Pichushkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Marinov looks to land a combination but Pichushkin avoids it well.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichushkin is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Pichushkin instigates a clinch.
Pichushkin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marinov cracks Pichushkin with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Marinov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Pichushkin closes the distance and pushes Marinov back into the cage.
Marinov digs a right hand into Pichushkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pichushkin's gas tank.
Pichushkin digs a right hand underneath Marinov's ribcage. Marinov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pichushkin takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pichushkin tries to work over Marinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Marinov lands with a left to the head.
Pichushkin blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov tries a body shot but Pichushkin blocks it.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pichushkin avoiding damage as Marinov throws knees to the body.
Marinov lands with a short shot to the head.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
A short right from Pichushkin.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Marinov.
Marinov lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Marinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Pichushkin forces Marinov back against the cage and clinches.
Marinov landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pichushkin tries to clinch up but Marinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Pichushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marinov circles away quickly and effectively.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marinov lands with a shot to the body.
Pichushkin looks winded!
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Marinov is out of range.
Pichushkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marinov.
Marinov connects with a crisp jab.
Marinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pichushkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Crack! A monster head kick from Marinov and Pichushkin falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Marinov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emil Marinov!
A very excited looking Emil Marinov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CFN9: Carvalho vs. Wilson II
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Paunovic throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
Marinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paunovic. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Paunovic misses the target.
Marinov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Marinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paunovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Marinov slows down the pace here.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Paunovic.
Paunovic avoiding damage as Marinov throws knees to the body.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Paunovic blocking some punches.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Paunovic misses with a body punch.
Paunovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
The referee calls for Marinov to work.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov.
A head punch on the inside from Paunovic fails to land.
Marinov effectively controlling the action here.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paunovic.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paunovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paunovic's elbow.
Paunovic wants to break free but Marinov has control.
Marinov misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov lands a nice uppercut.
Paunovic prevents a body shot from Marinov. #T2#
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paunovic has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
Paunovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marinov.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Paunovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Still in the clinch, Marinov scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov tries to work over Paunovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marinov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marinov lands with a right to the head.
Paunovic digs a right hand underneath Marinov's ribcage. Marinov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paunovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Paunovic.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Paunovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Paunovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Paunovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paunovic tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paunovic tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
Paunovic can't break the clinch.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paunovic's elbow.
Paunovic managing to block the knees to the body from Marinov.
Marinov lands a shoulder strike.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land. #BC#
Paunovic breaks from the clinch.
Marinov tries to clinch up.
Marinov misses with a double jab.
Paunovic misses with a body kick. #T4#
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Paunovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Paunovic misses its target.
Marinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marinov wants to land a leg kick but Paunovic is out of range.
Marinov tries to clinch up
and Paunovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Marinov misses with an uppercut
and Paunovic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Paunovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Paunovic tries to keep at a distance but Marinov has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paunovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paunovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Paunovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Marinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paunovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Paunovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paunovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marinov. #CL2#
Marinov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paunovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paunovic misses with a punch to the body.
Paunovic prevents a body shot from Marinov.
Paunovic blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Paunovic lands a right hand.
Marinov stalling in the clinch but Paunovic improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Paunovic.
Marinov tries a body shot but Paunovic blocks it.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Paunovic.
Marinov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paunovic blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Paunovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards. #BC#
Paunovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paunovic throws a body kick that misses.
Marinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marinov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paunovic. Paunovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Paunovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paunovic. Marinov shrugs it off though.
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paunovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marinov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marinov throws a right hand that misses
letting Paunovic counter with a right hand.
Paunovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marinov walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Paunovic.
Marinov is looking to clinch.
Paunovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Marinov avoided it.
Nice defenses there by Paunovic.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marinov, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Marinov misses
and Paunovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Marinov shrugs it off.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paunovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marinov throws a big shot that misses.
Marinov avoids a kick to the body.
Paunovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paunovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Marinov in the body.
Paunovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marinov's head.
The crowd cheers as Marinov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paunovic doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
Marinov moves to clinch but Paunovic breaks away
and Paunovic counters with a left to the body.
Paunovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Paunovic misses the target.#T3#
Marinov throws the left hand but Paunovic avoids the punch easily.
Paunovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov tries to clinch but Paunovic moves away
and Paunovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Marinov shrugs it off.
Marinov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marinov there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Marinov drives through and clinches with Paunovic against the cage.
Emil Marinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Paunovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov throws out a leg kick but Paunovic moves out of range and Marinov only half commits.
Marinov moves to clinch but Paunovic breaks away
and Paunovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Paunovic circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Paunovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
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!
Paunovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paunovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marinov's sensitive parts.
Marinov looks to land a left hand but Paunovic moved out of range nicely.
Paunovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marinov blocks a jab.
Marinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paunovic.
Marinov with a jab.
Marinov misses the body punch
and Paunovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marinov thows a leg kick but Paunovic checks it
and Paunovic counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Marinov clinches with his opponent.
Marinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paunovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marinov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Paunovic manages to break the clinch.
Paunovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marinov misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Paunovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
That's time! Paunovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Paunovic throws a wild body kick that Marinov sees coming a mile off.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paunovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paunovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Paunovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It appears Paunovic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Paunovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paunovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marinov.
Marinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paunovic is looking to counter with head kicks.
Paunovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Marinov.
A nice side step and Marinov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paunovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marinov will feel that in the morning.
Paunovic thuds a left hand into Marinov's body.
Marinov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paunovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paunovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marinov misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Paunovic misses the shot to the body.
Paunovic avoids the head kick by Marinov.
It looked like Paunovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marinov.
Paunovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marinov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marinov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Paunovic.
Paunovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Paunovic.
Paunovic misses with a few strikes there.
Paunovic misses with a hook.
Marinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paunovic loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Zoran Paunovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Paunovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Paunovic scores with a hook to the body. Marinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paunovic lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Marinov.
Marinov tries to clinch up.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Marinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paunovic tries to land a front kick but Marinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paunovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paunovic.
Paunovic throws a low kick but Marinov avoids it.
Paunovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paunovic scores with a jab to the body.
Paunovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marinov! But no joy.
Paunovic throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Marinov tries to clinch
and Paunovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Marinov closes the distance and clinches.
Marinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paunovic is defending well for now.
Marinov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Marinov blocks a body shot from Paunovic.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov.
Paunovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Paunovic - that landed with a thud.
Marinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paunovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Paunovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paunovic throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Marinov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paunovic.
Paunovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paunovic tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Paunovic back against the cage.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Paunovic.
Paunovic blocks an uppercut.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Paunovic controls the action. #T4#
Paunovic working aggressively here.
A short left from Marinov.
Nice body punch from Marinov - that landed with a thud.
Paunovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paunovic blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov looking to throw knees to the head but Paunovic is blocking nicely.
Marinov tries a body shot but Paunovic blocks it.
Paunovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Paunovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paunovic works on Marinov's body with a couple of short punches.
Marinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paunovic backwards. #BC#
Paunovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paunovic wants to land a leg kick but Marinov is out of range.
Paunovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Paunovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paunovic 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Paunovic!
Our winner, Zoran Paunovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn Brak vs Tower 2
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marinov wants to clinch but Lucassen slips to the side
and Lucassen counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Marinov! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Lucassen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!
During a confident post fight interview, Arjen Lucassen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ICS 47
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Marinov.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks Wallace with an uppercut!#CL2#
Marinov drives through and clinches with Wallace against the cage. #BC#
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov scores with a punch to the head.
Marinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick from Marinov lands but Wallace takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wallace's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marinov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wallace scrambles back to his feet.
Marinov scores with a one two! Wallace had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Wallace is rocked!
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marinov circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace seems to have got his legs back now.
Marinov lands with a nice combination. Wallace backs away looking to recover.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Marinov drops Wallace with a straight right hand, right on the button! Marinov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ICS 40
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marinov moves out of range as Benn Jr strikes.
Marinov throws a lazy uppercut
and Benn Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benn Jr 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.#CL#
Marinov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands.
The referee calls for Marinov to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr wants to stall.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Marinov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benn Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Benn Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Marinov stalling the fight.
Marinov keeps control of Benn Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Benn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benn Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marinov.
Benn Jr throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marinov slips under a jab.
Marinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benn Jr.
Marinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Marinov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Benn Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marinov looks to land a left hand but Benn Jr moved out of range nicely.
Benn Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benn Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benn Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marinov tries to clinch but Benn Jr is having none of it.
Marinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benn Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Benn Jr lands with a hook. Marinov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Marinov has Benn Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Marinov is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Marinov has Benn Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Benn Jr blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Marinov as he connects with a hook.
Benn Jr checks the leg kick.
Benn Jr tried to score with a low kick but Marinov checks it.
Benn Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Marinov tries to clinch there but Benn Jr circles away.
Benn Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Marinov closes the distance and pushes Benn Jr back into the cage.
Marinov landing knees to the body.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Marinov as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Benn Jr.
Marinov is leaning against Benn Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benn Jr looks winded!#BC2#
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Benn Jr moves out of range as Marinov throws a body kick. #CL#
Marinov clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Nice body punch from Marinov - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marinov scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benn Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Benn Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Benn Jr circles away.
Benn Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Marinov.
A punch combination from Benn Jr misses.
Marinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Marinov slams his shin into Benn Jr's torso.
Benn Jr checks a leg kick.
Marinov tries to clinch up but Benn Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benn Jr.
Marinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Marinov swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Marinov.
Marinov tests Benn Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benn Jr misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benn Jr looks to throw the jab but Marinov is out of range.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks Benn Jr with an uppercut!
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benn Jr can do to turn this around?
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marinov lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Benn Jr throws a shot to the body.
Benn Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Marinov misses with a combination
and Benn Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marinov wants to clinch up but Benn Jr keeps it at a distance.
Benn Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marinov moves in looking to clinch but Benn Jr pushes him off.
Benn Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marinov is looking to clinch but Benn Jr is avoiding it.
Benn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benn Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benn Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marinov!
Benn Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a shot from downtown. Marinov moves away and avoids it.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benn Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marinov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benn Jr up against the cage.
Marinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Benn Jr controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marinov misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benn Jr.
Marinov working Benn Jr over with knees to the body.
Benn Jr blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Benn Jr. #T3#
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benn Jr working aggressively here.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Benn Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benn Jr blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Nice elbow from Marinov. #CUT#It looks like Nigel Benn Jr has been cut.
Marinov effectively controlling the action here.
Benn Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards. #BC2#
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Marinov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marinov swings widly with a right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benn Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marinov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Marinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benn Jr.
Marinov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marinov misses with a body shot.
Benn Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Marinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marinov lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Marinov misses the target.
It seemed like Benn Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Benn Jr misses
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Benn Jr slips the punch.
Benn Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benn Jr moves forwards but Marinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marinov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Marinov has Benn Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Benn Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Benn Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Benn Jr.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Benn Jr.#CL#
Marinov pushes Benn Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Marinov misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Benn Jr is trying to force a seperation but Marinov has the dominant position.
Marinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benn Jr blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov effectively controlling the action here.
Benn Jr is trying to break the clinch but Marinov has him pressed against the cage.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benn Jr working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
A short right from Benn Jr. #BC2#
Benn Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benn Jr. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benn Jr throws a nice looking combination but Marinov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marinov is looking to counter the offense by Benn Jr and move into the clinch.
Benn Jr misses the shot to the body.
Marinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benn Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marinov tries to counter by clinching up but Benn Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Benn Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benn Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benn Jr walks into a jab.
Marinov slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Marinov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov cracks Benn Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Marinov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nigel Benn Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Benn Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marinov throws a looping overhand right but Benn Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Marinov throws the kick towards the body but Benn Jr avoids it.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Benn Jr.
Marinov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marinov scores with a jab. Benn Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benn Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Benn Jr misses
and Marinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marinov scores with a body shot. #CL#
Marinov clinches up with Benn Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Benn Jr manages to break the clinch.
Marinov cracks Benn Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Benn Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marinov tries to clinch there but Benn Jr circles away.
Benn Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marinov.#ROC#Benn Jr is rocked!
Benn Jr finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Marinov's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Benn Jr falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emil Marinov!
After the fight, Emil Marinov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Nigel Benn Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back'.

Event: ICS 32
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Gagnon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov tries to land a body kick
and Gagnon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gagnon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Gagnon slips the punch.
Gagnon unleashes a big counter combination but Marinov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gagnon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Gagnon misses.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gagnon.
We've been told by Marinov's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gagnon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gagnon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gagnon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marinov can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gagnon throws out a counter right but Marinov avoids it with no problem.
Marinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Gagnon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marinov backs up against the cage.
Marinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marinov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marinov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gagnon throws a right hand that misses
enabling Marinov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Marinov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gagnon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Marinov is rocked!
Gagnon sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Marinov's defenses. It connects perfectly with Marinov's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luc Gagnon!
A victorious Luc Gagnon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ICS 22
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Bunyasarn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marinov throws an overhand right that lands on Bunyasarn's shoulder, as Bunyasarn tries to avoid the shot.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunyasarn throws out a counter right but Marinov avoids it with no problem.
Bunyasarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Marinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marinov moves to clinch but Bunyasarn breaks away
and Bunyasarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunyasarn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bunyasarn misses with an uppercut. Marinov saw that one coming.
Bunyasarn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Bunyasarn moves into the clinch.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunyasarn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov working aggressively here.
Bunyasarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A short left from Marinov.
Bunyasarn tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Bunyasarn back against the cage.
Bunyasarn lands a hook that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marinov looking to stall.
Marinov lands a right hand.
Marinov digs a right hand underneath Bunyasarn's ribcage. Bunyasarn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marinov misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov lands with a light punch inside.
Bunyasarn blocks a body shot from Marinov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marinov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bunyasarn as Marinov tries to tie him up.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunyasarn controls his hands.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Marinov scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov lands a shoulder strike.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov looking to throw knees to the head but Bunyasarn is blocking nicely.
Bunyasarn misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marinov or not.
Bunyasarn can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Bunyasarn throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Bunyasarn.
A short body shot lands from Marinov as the two fighters clinch.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunyasarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Marinov.
Bunyasarn lands a body shot.
Marinov landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Bunyasarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn tries to work over Marinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Bunyasarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bunyasarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov misses with a body punch.
Bunyasarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunyasarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunyasarn's elbow.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Bunyasarn.
Marinov presses Bunyasarn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bunyasarn lands a nice uppercut.
Bunyasarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Bunyasarn.
Marinov lands with a left to the head.
Marinov misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov tries a body shot but Bunyasarn blocks it.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov lands a right hand. #T4#
Marinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marinov lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov lands a shot to the body.
Bunyasarn tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunyasarn's elbow.
Bunyasarn tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Bunyasarn back against the cage.
Marinov lands a knee to the body.
Bunyasarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Marinov.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunyasarn controls his hands.
Bunyasarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunyasarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Bunyasarn misses with the head strike.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunyasarn misses with a punch to the body.
Bunyasarn dodges an elbow strike from Marinov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marinov looking to stall.
Bunyasarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
That's time! Marinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marinov lands with a nice body punch.
Marinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Marinov clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Marinov on the inside.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Bunyasarn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marinov.
Bunyasarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Bunyasarn back against the cage.
Marinov tries to land a knee to the head but Bunyasarn blocks with his arms.
Bunyasarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Marinov scores with a shot to the side of Bunyasarn's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyasarn misses with some punches.
Marinov lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marinov.
Bunyasarn throws a head punch that misses.
Bunyasarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Bunyasarn tries to work over Marinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bunyasarn misses with the head strike.
Bunyasarn can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Marinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marinov lands with a light punch inside.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marinov.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Bunyasarn avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the cage.
Bunyasarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunyasarn misses with a body punch.
Marinov is working Bunyasarn over against the cage.
Bunyasarn blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body.
Bunyasarn is working Marinov over against the cage.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunyasarn prevents a body shot from Marinov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Marinov. #T2#
Bunyasarn blocks an uppercut.
Bunyasarn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunyasarn can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Bunyasarn misses with a body punch.
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunyasarn can do to turn this around?
Marinov prevents a body shot from Bunyasarn.
Marinov trying to land knees to the body.
Bunyasarn digs a right hand into Marinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marinov's gas tank.
Marinov cracks Bunyasarn with a nice body shot.
Marinov trying to stall but Bunyasarn improves his position.
Good body shot from Bunyasarn.
A short body shot lands from Marinov as the two fighters clinch.
Bunyasarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Bunyasarn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Marinov is trying to maintain a safe position but Bunyasarn gets an underhook and turns Marinov into the cage.
Marinov looking to stall.
Marinov can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Bunyasarn lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn prevents a body shot from Marinov.
Bunyasarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Bunyasarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marinov cracks Bunyasarn with a nice body shot.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn misses with some punches.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn blocking some punches.
Emil Marinov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunyasarn.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov landing knees to the body.
Bunyasarn is breathing heavily.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Bunyasarn controls the action. #T4#
Bunyasarn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marinov trying to control the position but instead, Bunyasarn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marinov into the cage.
Marinov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunyasarn is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Marinov.
Marinov lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunyasarn lands a left hand.
Bunyasarn lands a body shot.
Bunyasarn works on Marinov's body with a couple of short punches.
Marinov lands with a right to the head.
Marinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marinov.
Bunyasarn ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
A countering left hand to the body from Bunyasarn misses.
Marinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bunyasarn keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Bunyasarn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bunyasarn momentarily.
Bunyasarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bunyasarn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunyasarn circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Marinov has Bunyasarn up against the cage in a clinch.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Bunyasarn.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Bunyasarn. #T1#
Bunyasarn can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Bunyasarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunyasarn backwards.
Marinov scores with a shoulder strike.
Marinov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bunyasarn's face.
Marinov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bunyasarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marinov.
Bunyasarn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Marinov.
Marinov misses with an elbow strike.
Bunyasarn blocking some punches.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Marinov blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Bunyasarn.
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!
A short left from Bunyasarn.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marinov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bunyasarns head.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunyasarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands.
Marinov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bunyasarn blocks it with crossed arms.
Marinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marinov lands an uppercut.
Bunyasarn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Marinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bunyasarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov misses with a body punch.
Bunyasarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Marinov scores with a shot to the side of Bunyasarn's head.
Bunyasarn lands a nice uppercut.
Bunyasarn tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Bunyasarn back against the cage. #T3#
Bunyasarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunyasarn misses with the head strike.
Bunyasarn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bunyasarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunyasarn backwards.
Bunyasarn can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Marinov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bunyasarn blocks an uppercut.
Ananada Bunyasarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunyasarn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marinov or not.
Bunyasarn lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Marinov to work.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov misses with a body punch.
A short right from Marinov on the inside.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Marinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emil Marinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bunyasarn is leaning against Marinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Bunyasarn.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunyasarn's elbow.
A short left from Bunyasarn.
Marinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bunyasarn tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Bunyasarn back against the cage.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunyasarn tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Bunyasarn back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ICS 15
Date: Mar 15, 2020

#R1#
Marinov walks into a jab.
Marinov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pato throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Pato throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pato just misses with a punch to the body.
Pato defending well as Marinov loads up on a big left hand.
Marinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
Pato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pato throws out the jab.
Pato keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Pato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marinov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Pato.
Pato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marinov.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pato told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Marinov stalling the fight.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pato's elbow.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pato uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Pato.
A short body shot lands from Marinov as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pato swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Pato.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pato tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Pato back against the cage.
Pato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marinovs head.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
Pato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pato throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov scores with a shot to the side of Pato's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pato tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
Pato digs a right hand underneath Marinov's ribcage. Marinov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov misses with a body punch.
Marinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pato is defending well for now.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pato.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pato.
Marinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marinov lands a nice uppercut.
Pato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Pato fails to land.
Marinov prevents the takedown attempt.
Marinov lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Pato throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Pato lands a left hand.
Pato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Pato avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the cage.
Pato wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marinov has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Marinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pato prevents a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emil Marinov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Pato slips the punch.
Pato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pato avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Pato checks a leg kick.
Pato misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Marinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Marinov's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Pato.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Marinov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Pato shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pato tries to keep at a distance but Marinov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marinov slows down the pace here.
Marinov misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A short left from Pato.
Marinov lands a right hand.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Pato.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Pato.
A bit of stalling here from Marinov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marinov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Pato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pato can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action. #T2#
Marinov blocks a body shot from Pato.
Pato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marinov trying to land knees to the body.
Pato wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pato blocking some punches.
Pato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Pato.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pato.
Marinov digs a right hand into Pato's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pato's gas tank.
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 is stalling here.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Pato controls the action.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pato's elbow. #T3#
Marinov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pato lands a hook that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Pato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marinov looking to slow down the pace here.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pato prevents a body shot from Marinov.
Pato swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Pato misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Marinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pato.
A body shot lands from Marinov.
Marinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
A short right from Pato on the inside.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pato.
Marinov misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Pato.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
That's time! Marinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Pato.
Pato stuns Marinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Marinov gets a clinch.
Pato tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Pato back against the cage.
A short left from Pato.
Marinov takes a shot to the head.
Pato swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pato avoids the damage to the body.
Marinov presses Pato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
Pato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Marinov lands a right hand. #T1#
A body shot lands from Marinov.
Marinov gets through Pato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marinov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Marinov lands an uppercut.
Pato blocking some punches.
Marinov lands an uppercut.
Pato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Pato tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Pato.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Pato.
A body shot lands from Pato.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Pato controls the action.
Marinov gets through Pato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guillermo Pato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marinov takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pato throws a head punch that misses.
Pato wants to get back to striking at distance but Marinov won't allow it.
Pato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Marinov - that landed with a thud.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pato's elbow.
Pato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Pato lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pato managing to block the knees to the body from Marinov.
Marinov tries to work over Pato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Marinov takes an elbow to the temple.
Pato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pato controls his hands.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov leaning against his opponent.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Pato.
Pato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Pato avoiding damage.
Marinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
Pato throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Pato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pato tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Pato back against the cage. #T4#
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pato.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marinov.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Pato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emil Marinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice left hand lands by Pato.
Pato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pato misses with some punches.
Pato misses with a punch to the body.
Pato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Marinov.
Marinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Pato controls the action.
Pato working aggressively here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Tokyo Monday Night Raw
Date: Feb 17, 2020

#R1#
Marinov connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Marinov lands.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov throws a leg kick but Murhaa checks it.
Marinov wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marinov misses with a double jab.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murhaa with a jab.
Murhaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murhaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa throws the kick towards the body but Marinov avoids it.
Murhaa misses with a jab to the body
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Marinov clinches up against the ropes.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Murhaa takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Murhaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marinov connects with a leg kick. Murhaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Marinov saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
A cross from Marinov lands.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marinov is looking to slow Murhaa down with leg kicks.
Marinov moves in looking to clinch but Murhaa pushes him off.#CL2#
Marinov drives through and clinches with Murhaa against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land. #BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Marinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Marinov.
Marinov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marinov throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Marinov scores with a punch to the head.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov tries to clinch up.
Marinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Marinov.
We've been told by Murhaa's head coaches at HWRP Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Marinov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Marinov moves in looking to clinch but Murhaa pushes him off.#CL2#
Marinov moves into the clinch.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Murhaa. #BC#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Marinov scores with a shot to the body.
Marinov moves in looking to clinch but Murhaa pushes him off.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.#T3#
A good leg kick by Murhaa.
Marinov cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Marinov lands.
Marinov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head.
Murhaa throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.#CL2#
Marinov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marinov misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Marinov moves out of range easily.
Murhaa looks for the body kick but Marinov saw that one coming. #CL2#
Marinov closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marinov tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marinov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murhaa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Marinov is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Marinov misses with a head kick.
Marinov is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Marinov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa takes one to the chin there.
Marinov defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murhaa 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 Marinov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marinov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Marinov rushes Murhaa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa tries to work over Marinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov. #BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Murhaa walks into a stiff left hand from Marinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marinov defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marinov! But no joy.
Marinov misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa sets himself, and Marinov steps forward looking for the clinch! Murhaa avoids it this time.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa sets himself, and Marinov steps forward looking for the clinch! Murhaa avoids it this time.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Marinov counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marinov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marinov. #CL2#
Marinov pushes Murhaa up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Marinov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murhaa as Marinov tries to tie him up. #T1#
Marinov trying to stall but Murhaa improves his position.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marinov tries to clinch up
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Marinov lands with a hook. Murhaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov cracks Murhaa with a good jab.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov scores with a jab. Murhaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Marinov.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Marinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
Marinov throws a series of punches but Murhaa avoids them all with ease.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Marinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Marinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marinov.
Marinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marinov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Marinov connects with the punch.
Marinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Marinov forces Murhaa back against the ropes and clinches.
Murhaa trying to stall but Marinov improves his position.
Murhaa working hard to break the clinch.
Marinov pushes Murhaa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa cracks Marinov with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marinov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marinov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murhaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Marinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Marinov.
Marinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marinov cracks the inside of Murhaa's front leg.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.
Marinov throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marinov's sensitive parts.
Marinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Marinov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marinov delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Marinov has closed the distance and engaged Murhaa in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marinov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Marinov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Marinov lands with a right hand.
Marinov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marinov thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Murhaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murhaa moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Marinov looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa 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.
A good leg kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Marinov forces Murhaa back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marinov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa blocks an elbow strike from Marinov.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Marinov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov. #T1#
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Marinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Marinov tries to land a knee to the head but Murhaa blocks with his arms.
Marinov wants to stall.
Murhaa is leaning against Marinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa gets through Marinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
Murhaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Marinov has double underhooks.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Marinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Marinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murhaa, pushing him back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marinov.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Nice elbow from Marinov.
Marinov lands a right hand. #BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marinov wants to clinch.
Marinov wants to clinch.
Murhaa half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Murhaa throws a wild body kick that Marinov sees coming a mile off.
Murhaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Marinov throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marinov is out of range.
Marinov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marinov cracks Murhaa with a good jab.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Murhaa dips to his left and cracks Marinov with an uppercut!
Marinov scores with a nice body kick.
Marinov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick by Marinov misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marinov.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Marinov moves into the clinch.
Murhaa working aggressively here. #T4#
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Phol Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emil Marinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Marinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murhaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Marinov's knee but Marinov avoids it well.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Marinov moved out of range.
Marinov lands with a slapping head kick.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Murhaa throws a hook but Marinov avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emil Marinov.
Well Marinov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: AKT 10 HOF vs HOF
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
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!#CUT#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2##CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3##CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: AKT's Superstars 1
Date: Nov 21, 2019

#R1#
That kick from Marinov tenderised Handy's leg. Handy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Handy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marinov throws a lazy head kick
and Handy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marinov fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Handy misses the target.
Marinov scores with a leg kick.
Handy moves away from the strike by Marinov.
Marinov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Handy's head backwards.
Marinov throws a right hand that misses
and Handy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Handy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marinov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov throws a wild body kick that Handy sees coming a mile off.
As Marinov backs away, Handy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#KD#
Handy cracks Marinov with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Marinov get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Marinov looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#CUT#
It looks like Emil Marinov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marinov misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Marinov drives through and clinches with Handy against the ropes. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Handy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marinov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Handy.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Handy.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handy lands with a light punch inside.
Handy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Marinov is rocked!
Handy misses with the head strike.
Marinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Handy finish him?
Handy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marinov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Handy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Marinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Handy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Handy creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Marinov crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Marinov face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Handy takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Biggie Righty Handy!
Biggie Righty Handy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RH105
Date: Oct 30, 2019

#R1#
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mir.
Mir tries to counter by clinching up but Marinov breaks away and moves out of range.
That kick from Mir tenderised Marinov's leg. Marinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mir throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marinov lands with a right hand.
Mir moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Mir misses the target.
Mir takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoel Mir has been cut.
Marinov lands a jab to the head.
Mir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mir will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marinov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mir thows a leg kick but Marinov checks it
and Marinov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Mir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov wants to clinch up but Mir keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Marinov clinches up with Mir and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mir tries to land knees in the clinch but Marinov avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov tries to work over Mir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Mir breaks from the clinch.
Marinov misses with a hook. Mir ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Marinov connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Marinov rushes Mir and presses him up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mir throws an elbow but misses.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Mir trying to land knees to the body.
Mir lands a hook that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mir's elbow.
Marinov has Mir pressed against the ropes.
Mir unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Mir avoids a wild elbow strike from Marinov.
Mir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marinov avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mir.
Marinov avoiding damage as Mir throws knees to the body.
Mir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marinov avoids it.
Mir blocking some punches. #T2#
Mir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir blocking some punches.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mir's elbow.
Marinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marinov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mir seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marinov can turn it around.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mir missing with knees to the body.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marinov tries a knee to the head but Mir blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marinov.
A nice left hand lands by Mir.
Mir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov lands with a left to the head.
Mir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marinov avoids it.
Mir comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoel Mir's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Marinov rushes Mir and presses him up against the ropes.
Marinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mir tries to land knees in the clinch but Marinov avoids the damage to the body.
Mir prevents a body shot from Marinov.
Our sources have told us that Mir has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mir missing with knees to the body.
Mir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mir missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Yoel Mir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marinov tries a body shot but Mir blocks it.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Mir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Marinov. That snapped Mir's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir connects with a solid leg kick.
Mir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marinov lands with a cross. #T1#
Mir misses with a low kick.
Mir checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mir wants to land a leg kick but Marinov is out of range.
Marinov wants to counter the offense by Mir and move into the clinch position.
Mir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mir scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mir is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mir throws a low kick but Marinov moves out of range easily.
Mir swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Marinov.
Marinov lands an overhand right.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mir.
Marinov avoids the head kick by Mir.
Marinov feints a counter leg kick.
Marinov thows a leg kick but Mir checks it
and Mir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marinov thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Marinov has closed the distance and engaged Mir in a clinch. #T2#
Good body shot from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marinov.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Mir controls the action.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marinov misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov lands with a left to the head.
Marinov managing to block the knees to the body from Mir.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marinov lands a body shot.
Mir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marinov is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mir crunches a lovely knee into Marinov's ribcage.
Mir can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yoel Mir's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marinov thuds his right hand into Mir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marinov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mir slips a jab from Marinov.
Mir ducks right into an uppercut from Marinov. #CL2#
Marinov has managed to clinch.
Mir is working Marinov over against the ropes.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Mir avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Marinov tries to work over Mir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marinov tries to work over Mir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Mir on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mir.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Marinov.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mir obliges.
Marinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mir digs a right hand underneath Marinov's ribcage. Marinov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mir lands a hook that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Mir.
Mir landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mir throws an elbow but misses.
Mir misses with an elbow over the top.
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mir avoiding damage as Marinov throws knees to the body.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mir misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Marinov misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov is working Mir over against the ropes.
Mir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Marinov digs a right hand into Mir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mir's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marinov.
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!
Mir blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Mir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emil Marinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mir trying to land knees to the body.
Mir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marinov.
Mir comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marinov pushes Mir back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mir tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mir creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marinov's defenses.
Mir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marinov looking to slow down the pace here.
Yoel Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Mir.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoel Mir.
I think Marinov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Emil Marinov!
After the fight, Emil Marinov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RH92
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Fischer misses with a hook.
We've been told by Marinov's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fischer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fischer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marinov throws a leg kick
and Fischer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fischer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fischer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fischer throws a right and a left that Marinov avoids nicely.
Fischer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fischer lands a nice shot to the body.
Marinov moves out of range of the body kick from Fischer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Marinov misses.
A combination from Marinov does no damage.
Marinov misses with a straight left.
Marinov tries to clinch there but Fischer circles away.
Fischer scores with the left hand. Marinov knows he should have avoided that one.
Fischer throws a big shot that misses.
Fischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marinov misses with an uppercut. Fischer saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Fischer.
Fischer thuds a left hand into Marinov's body.#CL#
Marinov has closed the distance and engaged Fischer in a clinch.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Fischer breaks from the clinch.
Fischer lands a jab.
Fischer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marinov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #KD2#
Fischer drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Marinov onto his butt! Marinov pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC2#
Marinov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fischer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Marinov blocks the leg kick.
Fischer is looking to land body kicks.
Marinov wants to clinch.
Fischer looks for the body kick but Marinov saw that one coming.
Fischer slips a straight right by Marinov.
Fischer is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Marinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Fischer drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Marinov onto his butt! Marinov pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Oh Marinov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marinov avoids the head kick by Fischer.
Marinov looks to throw a body kick
and Fischer counters with a good low kick that Marinov was not able to check.
Marinov seems to have got his legs back now.
Marinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fischer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Fischer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov throws a good cross that connects.
Marinov drops his guard momentarily, allowing Fischer to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Marinov! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Fischer takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dennis Fischer!
Dennis Fischer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RH79
Date: Sep 04, 2019

#R1#
Marinov lands a nice shot that snaps Mu's head back.
Mu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Marinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Marinov as he connects with a hook.
Marinov with a jab.
Mu misses with a straight right.
Mu tries to move into range but Marinov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marinov looks to land a right hand but Mu moved out of range.
Jab by Marinov.
Marinov misses with a looping right.#CL#
Mu gets tackled into the ropes by Marinov. Marinov maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Marinov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Mu fails to land.
Marinov blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov trying to control the position but instead, Mu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marinov into the ropes.
Mu lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Mu blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov scores with a shot to the side of Mu's head.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov is working Mu over against the ropes.
Mu lands a body punch.
Mu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mu.
A shot in the inside from Marinov.
Mu blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mu controls his hands.
Marinov lands an uppercut.
Marinov tries a body shot but Mu blocks it.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Mu avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Mu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mu blocks an uppercut.
Mu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mu.
Mu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Mu. #T2#
Marinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mu misses with a punch to the body.
Mu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mu misses with some punches.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mu misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mu's coach down at Master Chai's Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mu works on Marinov's body with a couple of short punches.
Mu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mu lands a hook that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Mu tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
Mu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mu blocking some punches.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Mu avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Mu swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
Marinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Marinov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mu working aggressively here.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
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.
Marinov gets through Mu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Mu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Marinov on the inside.
Mu blocking some punches.
Mu lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mu lands a right hand.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Mu struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Marinov. #T1#
Marinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mu backwards.
Mu misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Marinov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Marinov.
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Emil Marinov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mu working aggressively here.
Mu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Mu scores with a shot to the side of Marinov's head.
Marinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mu working aggressively here.
Mu misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mu throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mu.
Mu cracks Marinov with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Marinov. #T2#
Mu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Mu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mu swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Mu throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mu prevents a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marinov misses with a knee to the head.
Marinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Mu.
Mu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
A short right from Marinov on the inside.
Marinov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marinov misses with a head kick.
Marinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like He Mu has been cut.
Mu misses with a hook.
Marinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marinov wants to clinch.
As Marinov backs off Mu throws a huge counter combo but Marinov manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Marinov misses.
Marinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marinov connects with a crisp jab.
Mu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Mu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Mu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Marinov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Marinov gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mu.
Marinov misses with a punch to the body.
Mu blocks an uppercut.
Mu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mu misses with a body punch.
Mu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mu avoiding damage as Marinov throws knees to the body.
Mu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mu lands a body shot.
Mu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Mu misses with some punches.
Mu throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Mu on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov misses with some punches. #T2#
Marinov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Mu.
Mu throws a head punch that misses.
Mu cracks Marinov with a nice body shot.
Marinov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Emil Marinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
He Mu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mu misses with some punches.
Mu blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov misses with a body punch.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Marinov on the inside.
Mu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mu.
Marinov lands a left hand.
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mu can do to turn this around?
Mu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emil Marinov.
Well Marinov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
After the fight, Emil Marinov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated He Mu had this to say: ' '.

Event: RH70
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Marinov tries to clinch up.
Dimelo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Dimelo.
Marinov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dimelo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marinov wants to counter with a clinch but Dimelo pushes him away.
Marinov moves to clinch but Dimelo breaks away
and Dimelo counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimelo is looking to chop away at Marinov's legs.
Marinov misses with a double jab.
Dimelo is looking to counter punch.
Dimelo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dimelo sets himself, and Marinov steps forward looking for the clinch! Dimelo avoids it this time.
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dimelo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dimelo moves out of range of the body kick.
Dimelo throws a leg kick but Marinov checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.#KD#
Marinov walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Dimelo rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Marinov has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimelo throws a solid leg kick but Marinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dimelo.
Marinov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dimelo.
Marinov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dimelo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimelo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dimelo throws a sloppy head kick and Marinov moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dimelo. #T1##CL2#
Marinov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dimelo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dimelo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dimelo misses with a body punch.
Dimelo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Marinov tries to work over Dimelo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marinov scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Dimelo.
Dimelo can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Marinov takes a shot to the head.
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
Dimelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimelo's elbow.
Dimelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimelo tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Dimelo back against the ropes.
Dimelo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Marinov takes a shot to the head.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimelo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marinov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimelo working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Dimelo.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov tries to work over Dimelo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Marinov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dimelo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marinov can turn it around.
Marinov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands.
Dimelo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Dimelo lands a left hand.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimelo misses with a body punch.
Dimelo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Dimelo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimelo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miko Dimelo should take that round, based on the knockdown.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dimelo scoring well with a low kick there.
Marinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dimelo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marinov.
Dimelo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dimelo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Marinov.
Dimelo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marinov can do to turn this around?#KD#
Dimelo connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Marinov onto his butt! Marinov bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dimelo throwing a counter right hand but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Dimelo scores with a leg kick.
Dimelo misses with a straight left.
Dimelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marinov.
Marinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dimelo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimelo misses the target.
Marinov blocks a head kick by Dimelo.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dimelo misses with a head kick.
Marinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimelo.#T1##CL2#
Marinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimelo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Marinov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dimelo tries to work over Marinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimelo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dimelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimelo controls his hands.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marinov takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dimelo fails to land.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimelo controls his hands.
Dimelo lands with a right to the head.
Dimelo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Marinov tries a body shot but Dimelo blocks it.
Marinov tries a body shot but Dimelo blocks it.
Dimelo can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimelo swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miko Dimelo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dimelo presses Marinov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimelo.
Dimelo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by Dimelo.
Dimelo lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Marinov is rocked!
Dimelo digs a right hand underneath Marinov's ribcage. Marinov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dimelo finish him?
Dimelo cracks Marinov with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Marinov goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Marinov wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miko Dimelo!
An out of breath Miko Dimelo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RH60
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Fischer blocks a jab.
Marinov backing away here, and Fischer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fischer misses with a hook.
Fischer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marinov. #CL#
Marinov pushes Fischer up against the ropes in a clinch.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fischer lands with a right to the head.
Marinov misses with a body punch.
Marinov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fischer gets an underhook and turns Marinov into the ropes.
Fischer is looking to break free of the clinch but Marinov has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Fischer as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Fischer.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Fischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Marinov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fischer throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov tries to work over Fischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Nice body punch from Fischer - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Fischer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fischer 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.
Fischer 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.
A swing and a miss from Marinov.
Fischer lands with a good body shot.
Marinov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fischer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marinov throws out a powerful jab.
Marinov tries to clinch up but Fischer circles away and keeps his distance.
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Fischer misses with a low kick.
Marinov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fischer can pounce on him.
Marinov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fischer moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov throws a lazy body kick
and Fischer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fischer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
And Fischer responds with a good body kick, but Marinov manages to step out the way in time.
Marinov throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Marinov with a hook.
Marinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fischer counters with a nice leg kick.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov drops his guard momentarily, allowing Fischer to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Marinov! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Fischer takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dennis Fischer!
In his post fight interview, Dennis Fischer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Robbins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robbins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Marinov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Marinov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Cal Robbins has been cut.
Robbins looks winded!
Marinov lands a nice shot that snaps Robbins's head back. #ROC#
Robbins is rocked!
Marinov thuds a left hand into Robbins's body.
Robbins is still on wobbly legs! Can Marinov finish him?
Marinov shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Robbins takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Marinov sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Robbins bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2019

#R1#
Hazlehurst misses with a hook
and Marinov counters with a right hand to the body.
Marinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hazlehurst. Hazlehurst circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hazlehurst moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hazlehurst closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hazlehurst avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hazlehurst misses with a right hand
and Marinov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hazlehurst with a poor takedown
and Marinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Marinov coming out on top.
Marinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hazlehurst has time to react.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hazlehurst takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Marinov cracks Hazlehurst with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Hazlehurst is rocked!
Marinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazlehurst stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Hazlehurst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marinov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hazlehurst had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marinov tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Hazlehurst counters with a shoot takedown. Marinov fights it but they end up in guard.
Hazlehurst is standing up over Marinov. Marinov looks to escape but Hazlehurst dives into side control.
Hazlehurst seems to have got his legs back now.#REVB#
Marinov struggling a bit here.
Marinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazlehurst in side control, throwing shots but Marinov defends.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marinov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hazlehurst tries for a kimura but Marinov is defending well. #T2#
Marinov isn't going anywhere.
Hazlehurst working away.
Marinov is pushing Hazlehurst's head away, looking to escape. Hazlehurst manages to hold on to the position though.
Marinov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marinov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marinov is looking for a sweep. Hazlehurst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marinov is looking to control Hazlehurst's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marinov avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Hazlehurst is looking for a kimura but Marinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hazlehurst to get the leverage.
Marinov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst looking to pass the guard.
Hazlehurst is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lads Lash Banter Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Marinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hazlehurst with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marinov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Marinov, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Hazlehurst moves away and avoids it.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov scores with a nice strike.
Hazlehurst slips a jab from Marinov.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazlehurst manages to avoid it.
Marinov throws a head kick that Hazlehurst semi-blocks.
Hazlehurst looks to clinch
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hazlehurst walks into a left hand.
Marinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazlehurst stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hazlehurst avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Hazlehurst tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marinov defends well and Hazlehurst ends up having to push Marinov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hazlehurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hazlehurst looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marinov trying to hold on to Hazlehurst's head to control him but Hazlehurst postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
That's time! Hazlehurst's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hazlehurst tries to close the distance and clinch but Marinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hazlehurst tries to clinch
enabling Marinov to counter with a crisp jab.
Marinov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hazlehurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Marinov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marinov throws a hook but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Hazlehurst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marinov sprawls well. Marinov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hazlehurst gets slowly back to his feet.
Marinov lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hazlehursts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hazlehurst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marinov tries to avoid it but Hazlehurst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marinov to the ground. Marinov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marinov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazlehurst darts in trying to clinch
letting Marinov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Marinov scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Hazlehurst closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marinov's guard.
Daniel Hazlehurst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marinov pulls Hazlehurst in close to prevent any damage.
Hazlehurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Marinov keeps moving.
Hazlehurst postures up.
Hazlehurst scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marinov looking to control but Hazlehurst passes into half guard. #T2#
Marinov wants to get back to full guard.
Hazlehurst has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hazlehurst thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marinov's head.
Marinov is looking for a sweep. Hazlehurst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marinov wants to control but Hazlehurst is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Hazlehurst there.
Hazlehurst prevents Marinov from improving his position.#SUB#
Hazlehurst is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marinov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hazlehurst.
Marinov is controlling Hazlehurst's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Hazlehurst lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marinov trying to control but Hazlehurst postures up. #SUB#
Marinov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hazlehurst. #SUB#
Hazlehurst is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hazlehurst trying to control the action but Marinov is working from the bottom.
Hazlehurst is just content to waste time from the top position. Marinov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hazlehurst works over Marinov with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marinov trying to keep a closed guard but Hazlehurst is proving a slippery customer.
Hazlehurst makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hazlehurst's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hazlehurst looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hazlehurst missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marinov has a hand on Hazlehurst's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hazlehurst takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hazlehurst wants to control the pace but Marinov is squirming around nicely.
Marinov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marinov tries to get to full guard but Hazlehurst has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov is in trouble now - Hazlehurst has advanced to mount!
Marinov is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
BOOM! Hazlehurst connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hazlehurst scoring with strikes but Marinov is staying in there.
Hazlehurst prevents Marinov from getting the reversal.
Hazlehurst lands a heavy elbow.
Marinov is looking to get to half guard.#ES2#
Marinov somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#TD#
Hazlehurst closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov wants to control but Hazlehurst postures up.#T2#
Marinov is looking to regain half guard here but Hazlehurst keeps moving and retains side control.
Hazlehurst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marinov keeps working.
Hazlehurst works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Marinov defending against the ground and pound.
Marinov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hazlehurst's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hazlehurst wants to pass the guard but Marinov is defending well.
Hazlehurst is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marinov is refusing to be controlled, as Hazlehurst sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Hazlehurst is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marinov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hazlehurst.
Marinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hazlehurst is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hazlehurst pushes down on Marinov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hazlehurst lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Hazlehurst is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marinov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hazlehurst landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hazlehurst working Marinov over with strikes. #ROC#
Marinov is rocked!
Hazlehurst 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.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emil Marinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marinov is still in real trouble! Can Hazlehurst finish him?
Hazlehurst lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Hazlehurst seems to be looking for submissions.
Marinov trying to control here.
Hazlehurst working over Marinov with some ground and pound. Marinov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marinov is trying to maintain the position but Hazlehurst is very close to passing his half guard.
Hazlehurst working Marinov over with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Hazlehurst showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marinov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RH13
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Shankoli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marinov throwing a counter right hand but Shankoli manages to avoid it.#CL#
Marinov rushes Shankoli and presses him up against the ropes.
Shankoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Shankoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marinov looks for the body kick but Shankoli saw that one coming.
Marinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shankoli swinging wildly here.
Shankoli throws a lazy right hand but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Shankoli finds it's target.
Shankoli looks for the body kick but Marinov saw that one coming.
Shankoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Shankoli moves away and avoids it.
Shankoli scores with a hook to the body. Marinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shankoli throws a chopping leg kick but Marinov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shankoli! But no joy.#T1#
Shankoli slips a straight right by Marinov.
Shankoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Marinov finds it's way through Shankoli's defenses.
Shankoli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marinov to score with a decent uppercut.
Shankoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shankoli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shankoli cracks Marinov with an open hand slap.
Marinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shankoli.
That kick from Marinov tenderised Shankoli's leg. Shankoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marinov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shankoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shankoli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shankoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marinov connects with a leg kick. Shankoli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Marinov blocks the low kick.
Shankoli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some wild striking there from Shankoli. #T2#
Marinov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Shankoli.
Shankoli throws a series of punches but Marinov avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the body from Shankoli misses
and Marinov counters with a nice body kick.
Shankoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Shankoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shankoli on the side of the head.
Marinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Marinov.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Shankoli slips the punch.
Shankoli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shankoli. Shankoli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shankoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shankoli lands a head shot.
Marinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shankoli fails to land with a series of punches.
Marinov throwing a counter right hand but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Marinov throws the left hand but Shankoli avoids the punch easily.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
Shankoli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marinov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick by Shankoli misses
and Marinov counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Shankoli.
Shankoli lands a nice shot that snaps Marinov's head back. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Marinov.
Shankoli moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Marinov throws a big shot that misses.
Shankoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marinov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shankoli cracks the inside of Marinov's front leg.
A jab from Marinov does it's job there.
Marinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Shankoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shankoli tries to land a front kick but Marinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shankoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
A cross from Marinov lands.
Shankoli misses with a few strikes there.
Marinov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shankoli's calf.
Shankoli fails to land with a series of punches.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Shankoli.
Shankoli is looking to clinch but Marinov is avoiding it.
Marinov throws a quick counter head kick but Shankoli was just out of range.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shankoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shankoli.
Marinov lands a head shot.
Marinov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marinov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marinov defending well as Shankoli loads up on a big left hand.
Shankoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankoli misses with a low kick.
Marinov staying out of range there.
Shankoli moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Marinov rushes Shankoli and presses him up against the ropes.
Shankoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands.
Shankoli pushes Marinov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shankoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov stalling in the clinch but Shankoli improves position.
Marinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marinov lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov tries to work over Shankoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shankoli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ravi Shankoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marinov misses with a hook. Shankoli ducked under it nicely.
Shankoli throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shankoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Marinov finds it's target.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Shankoli tries to bum rush Marinov with a series of wild strikes but Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marinov misses with a hook to the body
and Shankoli counters with a series of strikes. Marinov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shankoli misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov jabs Shankoli right on the nose. Shankoli blinks but takes it well.
Marinov slips a jab from Shankoli.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marinov, right into the meat.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Shankoli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marinov throws a low kick, looking for Shankoli's leg but Shankoli calmly moves out of range.
Shankoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Marinov blocks the low kick.
Marinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shankoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
A jab from Marinov misses.
Shankoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Marinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shankoli avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Shankoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shankoli misses with a low kick.
Marinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shankoli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Marinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Shankoli throws a series of punches but Marinov moves out of range.
Shankoli avoids the head kick by Marinov.
A nice side step and Shankoli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Marinov moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shankoli tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Shankoli back against the ropes.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Shankoli. #BC2#
Shankoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marinov lands with a right hand.
Shankoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shankoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Marinov.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shankoli moves away.
Marinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Shankoli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marinov tried to score with a low kick but Shankoli checks it.
Shankoli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Ravi Shankoli had this to say: 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.

Event: RH9
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##CL#
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. #BC2#
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. #T1##CL#
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. #CUT#
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. #T2#
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. #BC2#
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.#CL#
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Marinov in a clinch. #BC2#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. #T2#
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!
#R3#
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. #CL#
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. #BC2#
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. #T1#
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.#CL#
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! #CUT2#
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. #T2#
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. #BC2#
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.

Event: RH3
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Marinov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marinov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Drwalewicz.
Marinov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Marinov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drwalewicz.
Marinov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Out Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Drwalewicz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marinov looks to land a left hand but Drwalewicz moved out of range nicely.
Drwalewicz throws a series of punches but Marinov avoids them all with ease.
Marinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marinov with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Drwalewicz. Beautiful body shot.
Marinov lunges at Drwalewicz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drwalewicz's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Marinov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drwalewicz blocks the body kick.
Drwalewicz lands a jab-cross combination.
Drwalewicz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good work by Marinov as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Drwalewicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Drwalewicz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marinov looks to throw the jab but Drwalewicz is out of range.
Marinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Drwalewicz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marinov doesn't seem phased though.
Drwalewicz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drwalewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Drwalewicz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Drwalewicz.
Marinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drwalewicz misses with a lunging right hand
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marinov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drwalewicz in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Drwalewicz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drwalewicz 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 Marinov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marinov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marinov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Drwalewicz doesn't manage to clinch there - Marinov circles away. #T2#
A big right from Marinov misses.
Drwalewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Drwalewicz.
And Marinov counters with a quick kick to the body but Drwalewicz blocks it.
Drwalewicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Marinov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drwalewicz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marinov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drwalewicz's knee momentarily.
Marinov staying out of range there.
Drwalewicz with a hook.
Drwalewicz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drwalewicz lands a glancing blow to the side of Marinov's head.
Drwalewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Marinov looks to land a left hand but Drwalewicz moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov misses with the body kick
enabling Drwalewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Drwalewicz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marinov.
Marinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body. Drwalewicz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomasz Drwalewicz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Drwalewicz connects with a right hand. Marinov shakes it off.
Drwalewicz scores with a nice right hand.
Marinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Drwalewicz.
Drwalewicz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marinov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drwalewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drwalewicz tries to clinch but Marinov moves away
letting Marinov counter with a right hand.
Drwalewicz misses with a head kick.
Marinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drwalewicz moves out of range as Marinov throws a body kick.
Tomasz Drwalewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marinov looks to throw the jab but Drwalewicz is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drwalewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Drwalewicz swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot.
Marinov lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Drwalewicz throws a shot from downtown. Marinov moves away and avoids it.
Marinov misses with a two punch combination.
Marinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drwalewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Drwalewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Marinov.
Drwalewicz throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Drwalewicz misses with a low kick as Marinov jumps back.
Drwalewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marinov throws a leg kick
and Drwalewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Drwalewicz jabs at Marinov's body.
Drwalewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Marinov throws a hook to the side of Drwalewicz's head but Drwalewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drwalewicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drwalewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Drwalewicz.#T2#
Marinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drwalewicz.
Marinov walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drwalewicz throws a right and a left that Marinov avoids nicely.
Marinov lands with a good body shot.
Drwalewicz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Drwalewicz takes one on the button.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Drwalewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov connects with a body shot.
Marinov misses with a looping left.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drwalewicz.
Drwalewicz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marinov is out of range and Drwalewicz settles back down.
Marinov lands with a nice body kick.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Marinov scores with a shot to the body.
Marinov with a jab.
Drwalewicz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drwalewicz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marinov misses with a right hand
and Drwalewicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drwalewicz staying out of range there.
Marinov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marinov throws a sloppy body shot
and Drwalewicz counters with a leg kick.
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Drwalewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drwalewicz missing with a left hand there. Marinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Marinov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Drwalewicz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drwalewicz ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Drwalewicz walks into a jab.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drwalewicz manages to avoid it.
Good work by Marinov as he checks the leg kick.
Marinov cracks Drwalewicz with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Drwalewicz is rocked!
Marinov throws a shot to the body.
Drwalewicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Marinov finish him?
Some wild striking there from Drwalewicz.
Drwalewicz throws a head kick but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov closes the distance and catches Drwalewicz with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Drwalewicz is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Drwalewicz is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Drwalewicz is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Marinov takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Emil Marinov!
A very excited looking Emil Marinov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Boco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marinov.
Marinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boco tries to clinch up.
Boco shoots in but Marinov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marinov thumps Boco with a low kick.
Boco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marinov defends well and Boco ends up having to push Marinov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marinov slaps away a takedown attempt from Boco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Boco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marinov sprawls well. Marinov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boco gets slowly back to his feet.
Marinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Boco's head.
Boco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marinov sprawls well. Marinov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boco gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Marinov lands with a straight right. Boco didn't see that one coming.
Marinov connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Boco is rocked!
Marinov lands a big right hook! Boco looks hurt but is still standing! Marinov lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Boco falls down and Marinov dives in with a huge hammer fist! Boco's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Marinov runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EMPIRE KT PPV
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Lee tries to clinch but Marinov moves out of range.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Marinov jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good leg kick by Marinov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marinov misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marinov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marinov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Marinov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lee eats them both and turns towards Marinov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Marinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marinov lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Marinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Marinov counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Marinov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marinov throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marinov's knee momentarily.
Marinov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Marinov's belly button to the back.#CL#
Lee rushes Marinov and presses him up against the ropes.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Marinov shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Emil Marinov has been cut.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee lands an elbow just above Marinov 's eye.
Lee lands an elbow just above Marinov 's eye.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.#T3#
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Marinov's front leg but catches the back leg as Marinov tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee is looking to wear down Marinov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee misses with a hook.
Marinov blocks a low kick nicely.
Marinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Marinov's defenses.
Marinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marinov tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Marinov connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Marinov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lee tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
A big left from Marinov misses.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Marinov moves away and avoids it.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov slips under a jab from Lee.
Marinov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marinov takes one on the button.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Marinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marinov is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Marinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee thuds a left hand into Marinov's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Marinov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Marinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marinov with a nice cross.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Marinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee blocks a head kick by Marinov.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marinov can do to turn this around?
Lee throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee checks a low kick from Marinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Marinov.
Lee slips a jab from Marinov.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Marinov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#
Marinov is rocked!
Marinov throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Marinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marinov drops his guard momentarily, allowing Lee to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Marinov! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Lee takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tommy Lee!
Tommy Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Emil Marinov stepped up to the mic, saying 'strong'.

Event: OC! KT 11
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Zambrana tries to work over Marinov's front leg with a kick but Marinov checks it.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrana moves away.#KD2#
Zambrana clips Marinov with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Marinov a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Marinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Marinov is rocked!
Marinov checks a leg kick.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marinov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov is looking to clinch but Zambrana is avoiding it.
Zambrana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marinov.
Marinov takes a swing at Zambrana's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zambrana misses with an uppercut.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrana is just out of range.
Marinov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marinov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marinov moves out of range as Zambrana strikes.
Zambrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Marinov misses with a looping right.
Zambrana throws a big counter head kick but Marinov avoids it with no problem.
Zambrana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Marinov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zambrana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marinov seems to have got his legs back now.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marinov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Zambrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Zambrana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marinov on the side of the head.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch but Marinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zambrana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marinov is able to avoid easily.
Marinov blocks a head kick by Zambrana.
Marinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marinov lands a really nice looking cross but Zambrana seems unphased.
Zambrana avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Zambrana looks to land a right hand but Marinov moved out of range.
Marinov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Marinov as he connects with a hook.
Zambrana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zambrana avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Zambrana wants to counter the offense by Marinov and move into the clinch position.
Marinov scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Zambrana.
Marinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zambrana throws a head kick that misses.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Zambrana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marinov looks to land a right hand but Zambrana moved out of range.
Zambrana throws a head kick but Marinov moves out of range.
Zambrana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marinov throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick by Zambrana misses
and Marinov counters with an inside leg kick.
Zambrana throws a sloppy body shot
and Marinov counters with a head kick. That will keep Zambrana thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL2#
Zambrana rushes Marinov and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Zambrana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Mario Zambrana should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Marinov checks a low kick from Zambrana.
Zambrana misses with a straight right.
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Zambrana moves out of range easily.
Zambrana looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zambrana blocks a head kick by Marinov.
Zambrana misses with a lunging right hand
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Marinov misses with a straight right.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrana is just out of range.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zambrana! But no joy.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana throws a body kick that misses.
Marinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marinov checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrana moves away.#T1#
A punch combination from Zambrana misses.
Zambrana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mario Zambrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zambrana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zambrana slips under a jab from Marinov.
Marinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zambrana doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Zambrana misses.
Zambrana loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Marinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zambrana counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zambrana.
Zambrana wants to clinch but Marinov slips to the side
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zambrana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Marinov has closed the distance and engaged Zambrana in a clinch.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Zambrana manages to break the clinch.
Marinov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
A head kick from Marinov lands but Zambrana takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marinov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana slips a jab from Marinov.
Marinov throws a hook but Zambrana avoids it easily.
Zambrana feints a counter leg kick.
Marinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zambrana.
Marinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zambrana moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.
Marinov avoids the head kick by Zambrana.
Zambrana scores with the left hand. Marinov knows he should have avoided that one.
Zambrana looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Marinov misses its target.
Marinov takes a swing at Zambrana's ribcage but misses.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrana avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Zambrana slips a jab from Marinov.
A shot to the liver by Marinov. Beautiful body shot.
Zambrana looks to land a right hand but Marinov moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
That's time! Marinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zambrana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.#CL2#
Zambrana closes the distance and clinches.
Marinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zambrana.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Marinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Zambrana.
Zambrana tries to counter with a clinch but Marinov shakes him off and moves away.
Marinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zambrana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Zambrana has closed the distance and engaged Marinov in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zambrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Zambrana.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zambrana.
Zambrana is looking to break free of the clinch but Marinov has double underhooks. #BC2#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Zambrana connects with a leg kick. Marinov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zambrana punishes Marinov's body with a nice straight punch.
Marinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zambrana looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Marinov rushes Zambrana and presses him up against the cage.
Zambrana has Marinov pressed against the cage, preventing Marinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zambrana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zambrana trying to control the position but instead, Marinov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zambrana into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrana. #BC2#
Zambrana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zambrana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zambrana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Marinov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marinov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zambrana counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrana moves to clinch but Marinov breaks away
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov throws a head kick but Zambrana moves out of range.
Marinov thumps Zambrana with a low kick.
Marinov lands with a kick to the temple. Zambrana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zambrana slips a jab from Marinov.
Marinov backing away here, and Zambrana unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zambrana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zambrana scores with a nice head shot.
Marinov lands an overhand right.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zambrana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marinov. Marinov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zambrana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Marinov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Zambrana.
I think Zambrana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Zambrana!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mario Zambrana waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
Emil Marinov spoke after the fight, saying 'strong'.

Event: OC! KT 8
Date: Dec 26, 2018

#R1#
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marinov looks to land a combination. Delaney sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delaney.
Delaney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delaney.
Delaney is looking to clinch.
Marinov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marinov misses with a hook. Delaney ducked under it nicely.
Delaney is looking to counter punch.
Delaney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marinov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Delaney if he has to take too many more of those.
Delaney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delaney blocks a jab.
Delaney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Delaney scores with a jab. Marinov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Marinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Delaney.
Marinov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marinov blocks a head kick by Delaney.
Marinov throws out a counter right but Delaney avoids it with no problem.
Delaney misses with a head kick.
Delaney fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Marinov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Delaney.
Delaney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Delaney wants to clinch up but Marinov keeps it at a distance.
James Delaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delaney throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Marinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delaney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch lands to the side of Marinov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Delaney.
Delaney throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marinov's head.
Delaney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delaney doesn't manage to clinch there - Marinov circles away.
Delaney doesn't manage to clinch there - Marinov circles away.
Delaney walks into a straight right hand from Marinov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
Marinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delaney.
Delaney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Delaney throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Delaney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Delaney moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left and a right from Marinov both land. Nice combination.
Marinov catches Delaney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Delaney defending well as Marinov loads up on a big left hand.
Delaney is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Marinov scores with a nice head shot.
Delaney connects with a nice looking jab.
Delaney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marinov.
Marinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Delaney throws a push kick but Marinov slaps the foot to one side.
Delaney tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
Delaney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Delaney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delaney swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Delaney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marinov's sensitive parts.
Delaney misses the shot to the body.
Marinov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marinov throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov 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.
#R2#
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marinov swings for the body but Delaney moves out of range.
Marinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delaney.
Delaney lands a right hook to the body.
Delaney throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Marinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delaney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Delaney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Delaney tests Marinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Delaney throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marinov.
Marinov moves out of range as Delaney strikes.
Delaney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marinov.
Marinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delaney throws a lazy uppercut
and Marinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marinov slips under a jab.
Marinov misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delaney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marinov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Delaney just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Marinov connects with a crisp jab.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delaney 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.
No joy there for Marinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delaney throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Delaney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Delaney misses.
Marinov moves away from the strike by Delaney.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Delaney.
Marinov checks a low kick from Delaney.
Marinov throws a nice head kick!
Marinov defending well as Delaney loads up on a big left hand.
Delaney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Delaney is looking to clinch but Marinov is avoiding it.
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!#CL#
Delaney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marinov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delaney throws a lazy uppercut
and Marinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Marinov slips under a jab.
Marinov fails to land with a series of punches.
Marinov throws a head kick but Delaney moves out of range.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delaney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delaney scores with a hook.
Marinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Marinov misses.
Marinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delaney.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delaney throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delaney slips a jab and a cross from Marinov.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Delaney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Delaney moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.
Delaney moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarinov.
Delaney catches Marinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Delaney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Delaney throws a good cross that connects.
James Delaney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delaney tries to close the distance and clinch but Marinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marinov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Delaney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left and a right from Delaney both land. Nice combination.
Delaney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marinov's head.#ROC#
Marinov is rocked!
Marinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delaney throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Marinov.
Delaney throws a series of punches but Marinov avoids them all with ease.
Delaney throws a poor cross that misses
and Marinov counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marinov throws a head kick that half lands.
Delaney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marinov to score with a decent uppercut.
Delaney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marinov throws a low kick but Delaney avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marinov - that will leave a mark!
Marinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Delaney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Marinov staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Marinov.
Delaney lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Delaney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Delaney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Marinov counter with a right hand.
Emil Marinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marinov checks a leg kick.
Delaney tries to clinch but Marinov moves away
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Delaney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marinov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delaney misses the shot to the body.
Delaney looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Delaney does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marinov misses with a few strikes there.
Delaney misses with a low kick as Marinov jumps back.
Delaney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Marinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Delaney scores with a jab.
Good exchange - Marinov coming out on top.
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Delaney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Delaney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delaney throws a lazy head kick
and Delaney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Delaney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marinov cracks Delaney with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Delaney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marinov throws a series of strikes that have Delaney backpedaling.
Marinov lands with an overhand left.
Marinov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marinov scores with a nice strike.
Delaney throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Marinov tries to clinch but Delaney moves out of range.
Marinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Delaney. Delaney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marinov scores with a head kick. Delaney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Marinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marinov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
A very excited looking Emil Marinov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
James Delaney was interviewed post fight and said 'YOU WIN OR YOU LEARN.'.

Event: OC! KT 5
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Marinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Marinov.
Marinov slips a straight right by Diego.
Marinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marinov misses with a straight right.
Marinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Marinov misses with an uppercut.
Marinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Diego connects with a leg kick. Marinov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov slips a jab from Diego.
Marinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego stuns Marinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marinov throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Diego moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marinov's calf.
A jab lands there for Marinov.
Marinov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Marinov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab from Diego.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Marinov seems unphased.
Marinov misses with a hook.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Marinov.
Diego jabs Marinov right on the nose. Marinov blinks but takes it well.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marinov throws a counter combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Marinov pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Diego slips a jab from Marinov.
A swing and a miss from Marinov.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego cracks Marinov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marinov misses with a combination
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Marinov misses with a looping right.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Marinov.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the cage.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marinov's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##KD2#
Marinov scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Diego to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marinov tries to work over Diego's front leg with a kick but Diego checks it.
Diego connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Marinov throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Marinov throws a series of punches but Diego moves out of range.
Diego is looking for a counter combo.
Marinov misses with the combination.
It looked like Diego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marinov.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego looks to land a combination. Marinov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego throws out a powerful jab.
Diego scores with a body shot.
Diego takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Marinov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marinov walks into a jab.
Marinov misses with a two punch combination.
Diego is looking to slow Marinov down with leg kicks.
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov misses with a two punch combination.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego lands with a straight right. Marinov didn't see that one coming.
Diego jabs Marinov right on the nose. Marinov blinks but takes it well.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marinov is looking for the big counter here.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Marinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Diego has Marinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov tries to break free but Diego pushes him back against the cage.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Marinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it. #BC2#
Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Marinov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD2#
Marinov lands a front kick to the face, that drops Diego to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Despite the aggression on Marinov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Diego lands the left hand.
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego lands a jab.
Marinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marinov in his tracks.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Marinov with an uppercut!
Diego lands a nice hook to Marinov's body. Marinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marinov back to the cage. Diego follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diego defending well as Marinov loads up on a big left hand.
Marinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Marinov throws a series of punches but Diego moves out of range.
Good exchange - Diego coming out on top.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marinov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
A big right from Marinov misses.
Diego connects with a body shot.
Marinov throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Diego counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diego. #BC2#
Marinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marinov misses with a hook.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marinov at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov misses the shot to the body.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marinov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marinov moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily. #T2#
Marinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego cracks the inside of Marinov's front leg.
Diego thuds his right hand into Marinov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diego with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Marinov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marinov throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Marinov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marinov lands with a good body shot.
Diego misses the jab.
Diego thuds a left hand into Marinov's body.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Marinov moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego is looking to chop away at Marinov's legs.
Diego connects with a body shot that sends Marinov's belly button to the back.
Diego connects with the punch.
Marinov lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Marinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diego feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diego slips a jab from Marinov.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Diego should have avoided that one. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Diego feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Marinov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego connects with a body shot that sends Marinov's belly button to the back.
Marinov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marinov is out of range. #CL#
Diego clinches up with Marinov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego jabs at Marinov's body.
Marinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego throws a leg kick but Marinov moved away.
Diego avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marinov can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diego feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Marinov throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Marinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marinov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marinov throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego connects with a jab.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego digs a good body shot into Marinov's ribs.
A head kick misses from Marinov.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marinov has time to react.
Diego blocks a head kick by Marinov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Marinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marinov's calf.
That kick from Diego tenderised Marinov's leg. Marinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego had his way with Emil Marinov in that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A jab from Marinov misses.
Marinov misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marinov with a hook.
Marinov tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego lands a jab to Marinov's midsection.
Diego blocks a head kick by Marinov.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Diego blocks a head kick by Marinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diego scores with a nice strike.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Diego catches Marinov right on the button with a cross.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Marinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marinov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marinov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Marinov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Marinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego lands a nice hook to Marinov's body. Marinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego digs a good body shot into Marinov's ribs.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego misses the jab.
Marinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Emil Marinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Marinov's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marinov tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
Marinov throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Marinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Marinov's head.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands a left hand. #BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch.

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

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

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

Event: OC! KT 2
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Marinov thows a body kick. Dimelo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marinov throws a looping overhand right but Dimelo ducks down to avoid it.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Dimelo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimelo misses the shot to the body.
Dimelo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dimelo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marinov.
Dimelo misses with an uppercut. Marinov saw that one coming.
Dimelo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marinov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dimelo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pablo's Boxing Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Marinov throws a right hand that misses
and Dimelo counters with an inside leg kick.
Marinov throws a right hand that Dimelo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimelo also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov throws a series of punches but Dimelo avoids them all with ease.
Marinov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dimelo can pounce on him.
Dimelo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marinov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Dimelo clinches.
Marinov tries to circle away but Dimelo has him pinned against the cage.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Dimelo.
Dimelo keeps control of Marinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dimelo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Dimelo.
Dimelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov has had enough of the clinch but Dimelo keeps him there for the moment.
Dimelo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Dimelo.
Dimelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Marinov breaks from the clinch.
Dimelo tests Marinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dimelo misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dimelo, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Marinov misses.
Dimelo scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Marinov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marinov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Dimelo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dimelo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Dimelo.
Marinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dimelo is looking to counter punch.
Dimelo misses the shot to the body.
Dimelo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marinov's sensitive parts.
Dimelo misses with a wild body shot.
Dimelo lands with a slapping head kick.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Dimelo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marinov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dimelo's head.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimelo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Dimelo misses.
Dimelo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marinov under the eye.
Dimelo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marinov misses the jab.
Dimelo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Dimelo misses.
Marinov cracks the inside of Dimelo's front leg.
Marinov misses the shot to the body.
Dimelo thumps Marinov with a low kick.
Dimelo misses with a wild body shot.
Dimelo defending well as Marinov loads up on a big left hand.
Marinov lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
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!
A good leg kick by Dimelo. #KD2#
Dimelo ducks into a a hook from Marinov and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC2#
Dimelo is rocked!
A clash of legs there as Marinov blocks the low kick.
Oh Dimelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Marinov misses.
Dimelo seems to have got his legs back now.
Dimelo cracks Marinov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dimelo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marinov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marinov avoids the head kick by Dimelo.
Marinov throws a hook to the side of Dimelo's head but Dimelo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimelo tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Marinov misses.
Dimelo doesn't manage to clinch there - Marinov circles away.
Dimelo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dimelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Emil Marinov should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dimelo tries to close the distance and clinch but Marinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marinov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marinov tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Dimelo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dimelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands. #BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch.
Marinov lands with a straight right. Dimelo didn't see that one coming.
Marinov avoids a kick to the body.
Dimelo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marinov.
Dimelo throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
A punch combination from Marinov misses.
Marinov misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo looks to land a right hand but Marinov moved out of range.
Dimelo ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Dimelo lands a body shot.
Marinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimelo throws a head kick that half lands.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Dimelo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dimelo takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Marinov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marinov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marinov feints and then cracks Dimelo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dimelo down.
Dimelo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov throws the left hand but Dimelo avoids the punch easily.
Marinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimelo circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dimelo.
Dimelo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimelo.
Marinov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dimelo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Dimelo avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Dimelo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dimelo moves out of range of the body kick from Marinov.
A jab lands there for Marinov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimelo.
Marinov misses with a straight right.
Dimelo throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov misses with a head kick. #CL#
Dimelo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marinov, pushing him back against the cage.
Marinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage.
Marinov is trying to break the clinch but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage.
Dimelo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Dimelo has Marinov pressed against the cage, preventing Marinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dimelo has Marinov pressed against the cage, preventing Marinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marinov working hard to break the clinch.
Dimelo lands a body shot. #T3#
Dimelo tries to work over Marinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimelos head.
Dimelo prevents Marinov from breaking the clinch.
Marinov tries to circle away but Dimelo has him pinned against the cage.
Dimelo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marinov's efforts to push away.
Dimelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dimelo scores with a hook to the body.
Marinov is breathing heavily.
Marinov is trying to push Dimelo away but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dimelo prevents Marinov from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Marinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimelo misses with a head kick.
Dimelo lands a jab to Marinov's midsection.
Dimelo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marinov needs to keep his hands up - Dimelo had a free shot at his head there.
Dimelo throws a head kick that misses.
Dimelo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marinov. #T4#
Marinov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dimelo throwing a counter right hand but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Dimelo wants to clinch
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimelo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marinov under the eye.
Marinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dimelo looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
Dimelo throws a head kick that misses
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dimelo throws a front kick that sends Marinov stumbling back into the cage.
Dimelo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marinov. That did some damage!
Marinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dimelo.
Marinov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dimelo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dimelo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dimelo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marinov throws a hook but Dimelo blocks it.
Marinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marinov misses with an uppercut
and Dimelo counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dimelo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dimelo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dimelo, right into the meat.
Marinov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dimelo tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Dimelo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Marinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimelo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Dimelo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marinov slips a straight right by Dimelo.
Dimelo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Marinov is looking to chop away at Dimelo's legs.
Dimelo tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dimelo.
Dimelo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dimelo works Marinov's body with a nice hook.
Marinov throws a good cross that connects.
Marinov throws a leg kick that misses.
Dimelo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dimelo moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Marinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Miko Dimelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dimelo connects with a body shot that sends Marinov's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marinov blocks a head kick by Dimelo.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Dimelo.
Dimelo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marinov swinging wildly here.
Marinov throws a looping overhand right but Dimelo ducks down to avoid it.
Marinov misses with a hook. Dimelo ducked under it nicely.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot.
Dimelo dodges the punch combination from Marinov.
Dimelo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marinov just manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Marinov. #T3#
Marinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimelo.
Dimelo misses with a hook
and Marinov counters with a good low kick that Dimelo was not able to check.
Dimelo misses with a body shot.
Marinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Emil Marinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dimelo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dimelo blocks a head kick by Marinov.
Dimelo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marinov throws a leg kick but Dimelo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot.
Marinov misses with a double jab
and Dimelo counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimelo throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dimelo lands with a straight right. Marinov didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Marinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimelo.
Marinov lands with an overhand left.
Dimelo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dimelo at a distance.
Dimelo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dimelo motions for Marinov to come forward. Dimelo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dimelo throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Dimelo instigates a clinch.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Dimelo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marinov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emil Marinov.
I've got Marinov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
A very excited looking Emil Marinov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: K-1 38 Doss vs Ramasotti
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Marinov misses.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Marinov counters with a left to the body.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Marinov throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ethan Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marinov throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams lands a head shot.
A big left from Marinov misses.
Marinov throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range. #T1#
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: House of Gladiators in the buildup to the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Marinov as he connects with a hook.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Marinov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marinov checks a leg kick.
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marinov catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marinov throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams misses with a combination
and Marinov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.#T2#
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Marinov should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams wants to clinch.
Marinov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Williams clinches up with Marinov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams working aggressively here. #BC#
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marinov scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marinov has time to react.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emil Marinov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marinov. #CL2#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Marinov.#BC#
Marinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marinov catches Williams napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Williams goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: K-1 32 Tchestov vs Doss
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Marinov.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov lands with a shot to the body.
Zambrana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marinov.#CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.#CL#
Marinov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Marinov breaks from the clinch.
Zambrana throws a lazy right hand but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov lunges at Zambrana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zambrana's hand.
Marinov ducks right into an uppercut from Zambrana.
Zambrana misses with a low kick.
Marinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Zambrana should have avoided that one. #CL#
Marinov forces Zambrana back against the ropes and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov is trying to break free.
Zambrana stalling in the clinch but Marinov improves position. #BC#
Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Marinov thows a body kick. Zambrana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marinov swings widly with a right hand
and Zambrana counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov misses with a double jab.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zambrana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zambrana scores with a leg kick.
Marinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##CL2#
Zambrana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zambrana's coach down at Double XX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zambrana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marinov.
Marinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Marinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marinov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zambrana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zambrana slips a straight right by Marinov.
Marinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zambrana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marinov lands with an uppercut that bounces Zambrana off the ropes and back into range.
Nice body kick from Zambrana.
A left lands for Marinov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov tried to score with a low kick but Zambrana checks it.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
Marinov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marinov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrana is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zambrana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Nice cross by Zambrana.
Zambrana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Zambrana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.#KD2#
Zambrana connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Marinov onto his butt! Marinov bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC2#
Marinov is rocked!
Zambrana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
That has opened up Mario Zambrana's cut even more.
Zambrana steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Marinov to the mat! Marinov looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Zambrana is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Zambrana jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mario Zambrana!
Mario Zambrana very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Emil Marinov stepped up to the mic, saying 'strong'.

Event: K-1 23 Norris Jr vs Gonzalez
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
Barry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marinov can pounce on him.
A nice combination there by Marinov.
Barry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barry moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.
Marinov lands an overhand right.
Marinov is looking to slow Barry down with leg kicks.
Marinov swinging wildly here.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Marinov misses.
Barry fails to land with a series of punches.
Barry walks into a straight right hand from Marinov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Barry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Barry wants to break free but Marinov has control.
Barry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marinov tries a body shot but Barry blocks it.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Barry uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Barry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Marinov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Barry closes the distance and pushes Marinov back into the ropes.
Barry tries to break the clinch but Marinov is controlling the position. #BC#
Barry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov lands a leg kick that knocks Barry off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Barry.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barry moves away.
Marinov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barry is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barry lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Marinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov thumps Barry with a low kick.
Marinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the liver by Marinov. Beautiful body shot.
Marinov avoids the head kick by Barry.
A combination from Barry does no damage.
Marinov throws a leg kick which misses Barry's front leg but catches the back leg as Barry tries to avoid it.
Barry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marinov lands with an overhand left.
Emil Marinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Marinov has managed to clinch.
Marinov misses with a body punch.
A short left from Marinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
That's time! Barry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barry misses with a two punch combination.
Barry tries to clinch there but Marinov circles away.
Marinov tries to counter with a clinch but Barry shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Barry has closed the distance and engaged Marinov in a clinch.
Marinov has Barry pressed against the ropes, preventing Barry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Barry.
Marinov lands a body shot.
Marinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barry prevents a body shot from Marinov.
Barry is trying to break free.
Barry has had enough of the clinch but Marinov keeps him there for the moment.
Barry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barry.
Marinov working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Marinov.
Barry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Barry tries to circle away but Marinov has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Barry breaks the clinch.
Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Marinov as he connects with a hook.
Barry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Marinov scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov stuns Barry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marinov dodges the punch combination from Barry.
Barry throws a leg kick but Marinov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barry.
A big right from Barry misses.
Marinov lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barry moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.#T2#
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marinov with a hook.
Marinov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Marinov tenderised Barry's leg. Barry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barry tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Marinov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Barry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marinov scores with a nice right hand.
Marinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barry doesn't seem bothered though.
Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barry is just out of range.
Barry misses with a wild combination.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body. Barry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Barry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Barry.
Barry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Barry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marinov scores with a shot to the body.
Barry throws a right hand that Marinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Marinov also avoids with ease.
Marinov lands a nice shot that snaps Barry's head back.
Barry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barry walks into a left hand.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body. Barry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Barry misses.
Marinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barry misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Marinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barry tries to clinch but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barry is looking to clinch.
Barry sets himself, and Marinov steps forward looking for the clinch! Barry avoids it this time.
Barry tries to clinch there but Marinov circles away.
Marinov wants to counter the offense by Barry and move into the clinch position.
Barry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marinov is looking to slow Barry down with leg kicks.
Marinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Marinov cracks the inside of Barry's front leg.
Marinov scores with a leg kick.
Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marinov cracks Barry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Marinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Barry.
Pat Barry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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 blocks a head kick by Barry.
Marinov scores with the left hand. Barry knows he should have avoided that one.
Marinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barry tries to clinch up.
Barry doesn't manage to clinch there - Marinov circles away.
Barry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marinov.
Marinov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marinov lands a lovely overhand right.
Barry tries to clinch there but Marinov circles away.
Marinov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barry.
Marinov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barry on the side of the head.
Marinov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barry. That did some damage!
Marinov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Marinov. Those never looked like landing.
Marinov throws a body punch but Barry moves out of range.
Barry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Marinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marinov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: K-1 17 Suri vs Spong
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Silver Jr misses the shot to the body.
Marinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silver Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver Jr thumps Marinov with a low kick.
A big right from Silver Jr misses.
Silver Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Marinov misses its intended target.
That kick from Silver Jr tenderised Marinov's leg. Marinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silver Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silver Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silver Jr throws a head kick but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov defending well as Silver Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Marinov finds it's target.
Marinov wants to clinch but Silver Jr slips to the side
and Silver Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Silver Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silver Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silver Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marinov.
Silver Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marinov misses with a low kick.#KD#
Silver Jr lands a front kick to the face, that drops Marinov to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT#
It looks like Emil Marinov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver Jr misses with the combination.
Silver Jr sizes up Marinov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silver Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Silver Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov throws a jab when Silver Jr was well out of range.
Silver Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Marinov.#T2#
Silver Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marinov under the eye.#ROC#
Marinov is rocked!
Marinov throws a right hand that Silver Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Silver Jr also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Marinov.
A swing and a miss from Marinov.
Marinov jabs at Silver Jr's body.
Silver Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov lands with an uppercut that bounces Silver Jr off the ropes and back into range.
Silver Jr misses the shot to the body.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Marinov does it's job there.
Marinov throws out a leg kick but Silver Jr moves out of range and Marinov only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Silver Jr misses the target.#CL2#
Marinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Silver Jr blocks a body shot from Marinov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marinov. #BC#
Silver Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Silver Jr should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Emil Marinov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Silver Jr throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Thomas Silver Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Marinov wants to clinch up but Silver Jr keeps it at a distance.
Silver Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silver Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silver Jr throws a series of punches but Marinov avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Silver Jr misses.
A nice side step and Marinov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silver Jr throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.#KD#
Silver Jr cracks Marinov with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Marinov is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Marinov is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marinov checks it well.
Marinov misses with a hook. Silver Jr ducked under it nicely.
Silver Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silver Jr swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
Silver Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Silver Jr swinging wildly here.
Marinov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silver Jr throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Silver Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silver Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silver Jr moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Silver Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silver Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marinov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silver Jr slips under a jab from Marinov.
Silver Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver Jr.
Silver Jr slips a jab and a cross from Marinov.
Silver Jr is looking to slow Marinov down with leg kicks.
Silver Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Silver Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver Jr throws a hook but Marinov avoids it easily.
Marinov slips under a jab from Silver Jr.
Marinov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver Jr finish him?
Silver Jr scores with a big combo that sends Marinov crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Marinov flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Silver Jr jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Silver Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Silver Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Emil Marinov stepped up to the mic, saying 'strong'.

Event: K-1 Round 7 Cheese vs La Croix
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teimosia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Teimosia tries to bum rush Marinov with a series of wild strikes but Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teimosia wants to clinch up but Marinov keeps it at a distance.
Marinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Marinov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teimosia can pounce on him.
Teimosia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teimosia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marinov.#CL#
Teimosia rushes Marinov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Marinov.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Teimosia lands with a light punch inside.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Teimosia back against the ropes.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Marinov misses with the head strike. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Teimosia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marinov or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teimosia.
Marinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
I was talking to Teimosia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teimosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Marinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teimosia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Teimosia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marinov.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Marinov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Teimosia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hilton Teimosia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Teimosia misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Teimosia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Teimosia misses the target.
Teimosia throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marinov tries to counter with a clinch but Teimosia shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Teimosia pushes Marinov up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Teimosia.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Marinov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Teimosia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marinov can turn it around.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Teimosia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia is leaning against Marinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
A right hook to the body lands for Teimosia.
Teimosia lands an uppercut.
Marinov misses with the head strike. #T1#
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands.
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia.
Marinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Teimosia lands with a right to the head.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Teimosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Teimosia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marinovs head.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teimosia.
Teimosia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marinov can do to turn this around?
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Teimosia lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Teimosia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Teimosia dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Teimosia.
Emil Marinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marinov swings for the body but Teimosia moves out of range.
Teimosia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teimosia throws a wild body kick that Marinov sees coming a mile off.
Teimosia tries to clinch there but Marinov circles away.
Marinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Teimosia.#CL#
Teimosia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Teimosia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Teimosia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teimosia lands with a short shot to the head.
Marinov tries to work over Teimosia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Marinov is working Teimosia over against the ropes.#T1#
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov scores with a shoulder strike.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teimosia tries to work over Marinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia cracks Marinov with a nice body shot.
Marinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marinov digs a right hand into Teimosia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teimosia's gas tank.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Teimosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teimosia.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Teimosia.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia gets through Marinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hilton Teimosia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov tries a body shot but Teimosia blocks it.
A short left from Teimosia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Teimosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marinov or not.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teimosia tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
Teimosia lands an uppercut.
Teimosia pushes Marinov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teimosia.
Teimosia lands a hook that snaps the head of Marinov backwards. #ROC#
Marinov is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Teimosia.
Marinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Teimosia finish him?
A short uppercut from Teimosia.
Teimosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marinov or not.
Teimosia creates a bit of distance and cracks Marinov with a big uppercut! Marinov goes down! The referee pushes Teimosia away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Marinov make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Teimosia takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hilton Teimosia!
The defeated Emil Marinov had this to say: 'strong'.

Event: DARE KT WINTER FINAL
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Marinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weathers moves out of range of the strikes.
Weathers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nuclear Physiques in the buildup to the fight.
Marinov lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Weathers.
Marinov cracks Weathers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weathers checks a leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Weathers trying to control the position but instead, Marinov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weathers into the ropes.
Marinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Weathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weathers tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Weathers back against the ropes.
Marinov lands with a left to the head.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Weathers controls the action. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Weathers is trying to stall.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weathers blocks an uppercut.
Marinov blocks an elbow strike from Weathers.
Weathers tries to land knees in the clinch but Marinov avoids the damage to the body.
Marinov is working Weathers over against the ropes.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weathers trying to control the position but instead, Marinov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weathers into the ropes.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Weathers.
Weathers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marinov is defending well for now.
Marinov lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Marinov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weathers throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Weathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov managing to block the knees to the body from Weathers. #T2#
Weathers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marinov avoids it.
Marinov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weathers.
Marinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Weathers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weathers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marinov scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weathers.
Weathers can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Weathers working aggressively here.
Weathers throws an elbow that misses.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weathers backwards.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Weathers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weathers.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marinov, right into the meat.
Weathers throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Weathers closes the distance and pushes Marinov back into the ropes.
Marinov lands with a left to the head.
Weathers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Weathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Weathers fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Weathers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Weathers tries to stall but Marinov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Weathers would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weathers backwards.
Weathers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marinov dodges an elbow strike from Weathers.
A shot in the inside from Weathers.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Weathers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marinov avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weathers.
Marinov tries a body shot but Weathers blocks it.
Weathers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marinov is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weathers backwards. #T2#
Marinov scores with a shot to the side of Weathers's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Weathers has been cut.
Weathers misses with an elbow over the top.
Marinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weathers backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weathers misses with the head strike.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Weathers.
Weathers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Weathers fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weathers.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marinov.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Weathers controls the action.
Weathers misses with a punch to the body.
Weathers blocks an uppercut.
Marinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weathers misses with a punch to the body.
Weathers stalling in the clinch but Marinov improves position.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Weathers misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jerome Weathers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Marinov lands with a right hand.
Marinov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Weathers is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Weathers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weathers lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weathers is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Marinov rushes Weathers and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Weathers avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Weathers misses with the head strike.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers looking to stall.
Weathers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marinov is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marinov.
Marinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Weathers gets through Marinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A body shot lands from Marinov.
Weathers misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Marinov on the inside.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Weathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov lands an uppercut.
Emil Marinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Marinov.
Weathers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weathers trying to land knees to the body.
Marinov lands a body shot.
Marinov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marinov managing to block the knees to the body from Weathers.
Marinov managing to block the knees to the body from Weathers.
Weathers throws an elbow that misses.
Weathers throws an elbow that misses.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Weathers controls the action.
Nice body punch from Marinov - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marinov presses Weathers against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weathers has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marinov.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Weathers working aggressively here.
Weathers throws an elbow that misses.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov pushes Weathers back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marinov lands with a short shot to the head.
Marinov gets through Weathers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Weathers blocking some punches.
Weathers blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weathers pushes Marinov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Weathers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Weathers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marinov counters with a nice body shot.
Marinov throws a right hand that misses
and Weathers counters with a one-two to the body.
Marinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Weathers.
Weathers misses with a straight right.
Marinov scores with a nice head shot.
Marinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marinov throws out a leg kick but Weathers moves out of range and Marinov only half commits.
Marinov scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov throws a body punch but Weathers moves out of range.
Weathers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Jab by Marinov.
A low kick from Weathers misses #CL2#
and Marinov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marinov.
Weathers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Weathers misses with an elbow over the top.
Weathers is trying to stall.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Weathers.
Marinov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marinov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weathers backwards. #T2#
Weathers blocking some punches.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weathers.
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!
Weathers misses with a body punch.
Marinov lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weathers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marinov as Weathers tries to tie him up.
Marinov scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Weathers is rocked!
Weathers tries to stall but Marinov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oh Weathers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Marinov creates a bit of space and cracks Weathers with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Weathers is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#CUT2#
Jerome Weathers's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Marinov rushes Weathers and presses him up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Weathers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Weathers moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Weathers seems to have got his legs back now.
Marinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weathers's sensitive parts.
Weathers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well,Weathers is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Weathers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jerome Weathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marinov looks to land a left hand but Weathers moved out of range nicely.
Marinov avoids the head kick by Weathers.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Marinov has Weathers up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weathers misses with an elbow over the top.
Weathers misses with a punch to the body.
Weathers throws an elbow that misses.
Weathers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Weathers misses with some punches. #T1#
Weathers misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov.
Weathers misses with a body punch.
Marinov digs a right hand into Weathers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weathers's gas tank.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Marinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marinov lands with a left to the head.
Marinov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weathers.
Marinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Weathers backwards.
Weathers blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov.
Weathers swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Marinov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weathers has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
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!
Weathers misses with an elbow strike.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Weathers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov lands a right hand. #T2#
Marinov lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marinov.
A left hand lands to the body for Marinov.
Nice body punch from Marinov.
Marinov cracks Weathers with a nice body shot.
Marinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Marinov gets through Weathers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marinov creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Weathers crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Weathers face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Marinov takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 7
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Le Savage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Le Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
Marinov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marinov lands with an overhand left.
Decent striking displayed by Marinov there.
Marinov scores with a jab. Le Savage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Le Savage swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov misses with a leg kick
and Le Savage finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Le Savage defending well as Marinov loads up on a big left hand.
Le Savage looks to throw the jab but Marinov is out of range.
Le Savage tries to clinch there but Marinov circles away.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Savage is just out of range.
A cross from Marinov lands.#ROC2#
Le Savage is rocked!
Marinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Le Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Marinov engages and cracks Le Savage with a massive lead left hook - Le Savage tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Marinov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emil Marinov!
A less than humble Emil Marinov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 4
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Marinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Marinov scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Toivonen punishes Marinov's body with a nice straight punch.
Toivonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marinov.
A good leg kick by Marinov.
Marinov feints and then cracks Toivonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toivonen down.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marinov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Toivonen has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Toivonen pushes Marinov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Toivonen.
Marinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toivonens head.
Marinov lands a left hand.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Toivonen.
Toivonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toivonen. #BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marinov misses with a few strikes there.
Marinov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Toivonen misses with a double jab.
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
Marinov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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!
Toivonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marinov momentarily.
Marinov misses with a combination #CL#
and Toivonen counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Marinov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Marinov cracks Toivonen with a nice body shot.
Toivonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marinov up against the ropes.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Toivonen slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Toivonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov tries a low kick but Toivonen avoids it.
Toivonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Marinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Marinov checks it.
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
Marinov throws a solid leg kick but Toivonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Toivonen moves away and avoids it.
Marinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toivonen takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen is looking to wear down Marinov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Marinov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toivonen misses the jab.
Toivonen connects with a jab.#CL#
Toivonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Toivonen - that landed with a thud.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Marinov.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
Toivonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emil Marinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Marinov lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toivonen scores with a shot to the side of Marinov's head.
Marinov presses Toivonen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toivonen effectively controlling the action here.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toivonen.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the ropes.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen. #BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Toivonen forces Marinov back against the ropes and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Toivonen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toivonen.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Marinov.
Toivonen holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen. #T1#
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov works on Toivonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
Marinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toivonen lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Toivonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Marinov on the inside.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marinov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Toivonen blocking some punches. #BC#
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
Marinov throws a right hand that Toivonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Toivonen also avoids with ease.
Marinov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range and Marinov settles back down.
Marinov moves out of range of the leg kick from Toivonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Marinov throws a shot to the body.
Toivonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Marinov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Toivonen sets himself, and Marinov steps forward looking for the clinch! Toivonen avoids it this time.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Marinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toivonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Toivonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marinov blocks the body kick.
A left lands for Marinov.
Toivonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marinov throws a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marinov slips a jab from Toivonen.
Marinov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Marinov misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pekka Toivonen.
I think Toivonen 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 Josh West scores the fight for Pekka Toivonen!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Pekka Toivonen!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Emil Marinov!

Pekka Toivonen wins by split decision!
Pekka Toivonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Emil Marinov was interviewed post fight and said 'strong'.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 3
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Marinov digs a good body shot into Michaels's ribs.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
Michaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov cracks the inside of Michaels's front leg.
A nice combination there by Marinov.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marinov.
Marinov cracks Michaels with an open hand slap.
Marinov scores with a jab. Michaels acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marinov misses with a hook.
Michaels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marinov takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Michaels misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Marinov moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov lands an uppercut.
Michaels is trying to break free.
Marinov lands with a left to the head.
Marinov works on Michaels's body with a couple of short punches.
Marinov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Michaels.
Michaels trying to stall but Marinov improves his position. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Michaels.
A short left from Marinov.
Still in the clinch, Marinov scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Michaels is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Marinov.
Michaels is still on wobbly legs! Can Marinov finish him?
Marinov breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Michaels with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Michaels looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Michaels get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Emil Marinov!
In his post fight interview, Emil Marinov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Dynasty Friday Night Fights
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimelo. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov moves out of range of the leg kick from Dimelo.
Marinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Dimelo tries to work over Marinov's front leg with a kick but Marinov checks it.
Dimelo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marinov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marinov slips a jab from Dimelo.
Dimelo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marinov wants to clinch.
Marinov jabs at Dimelo's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dimelo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dimelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimelo.
A lazy left from Dimelo finds it's target.
A big left from Marinov misses.
Marinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimelo.
Miko Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimelo loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Dimelo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Dimelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dimelo lands with a right hand.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Marinov throws a front kick aimed at Dimelo's knee but Dimelo avoids it well.
Dimelo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dimelo throws a chopping leg kick but Marinov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dimelo slips a jab and a cross from Marinov.
Dimelo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marinov lands a jab to Dimelo's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marinov.
Dimelo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Marinov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Marinov misses
enabling Dimelo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dimelo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marinov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marinov scores with a jab. Dimelo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimelo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Dimelo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimelo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dimelo throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Dimelo misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marinov. #CL#
Dimelo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dimelo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimelo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dimelo as the two fighters clinch.
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Dimelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimelo tries to clinch up.
Marinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dimelo circles away.
Dimelo lands an overhand right.
Marinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dimelo with a hook.
Marinov checks a low kick from Dimelo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimelo with a jab.
Dimelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miko Dimelo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Marinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimelo.
Jab by Marinov.
Dimelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dimelo scores with a leg kick.
Marinov misses the shot to the body.
Marinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dimelo throws a chopping leg kick but Marinov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dimelo lands a jab.
Marinov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dimelo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marinov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marinov throws a right hand that Dimelo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimelo also avoids with ease.
Marinov looks to throw the jab but Dimelo is out of range.
Dimelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marinov walks into a jab.
Marinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dimelo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dimelo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marinov's hands.
Dimelo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Marinov lands a head kick!
Miko Dimelo is winning the standup battle so far.
Marinov misses with a few strikes there.
Dimelo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dimelo dodges the punch combination from Marinov.
Dimelo misses the jab.
Marinov is looking to slow Dimelo down with leg kicks.
Dimelo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Dimelo lands a nice hook to Marinov's body. Marinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dimelo misses with a head kick.
Marinov tries to counter with a clinch but Dimelo shakes him off and moves away.
Marinov throws out a leg kick but Dimelo moves out of range and Marinov only half commits.
Marinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Marinov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dimelo is looking to slow Marinov down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Marinov misses the target.
Dimelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marinov moves away.
Dimelo is looking to clinch but Marinov is avoiding it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimelo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Marinov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marinov throws a body punch but Dimelo moves out of range.
Dimelo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dimelo throws a low kick, looking for Marinov's leg but Marinov calmly moves out of range.
Dimelo blocks a low kick nicely.
Marinov lands the left hand.
Marinov lands a right hook to the body.
Dimelo doesn't manage to clinch there - Marinov circles away.
Marinov swings for the body but Dimelo moves out of range.
Marinov misses with an uppercut. Dimelo saw that one coming.
Dimelo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dimelo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Marinov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dimelo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimelo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marinov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimelo looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
Marinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Dimelo misses its intended target.
Dimelo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marinov tries to clinch but Dimelo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Dimelo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marinov throws a leg kick but Dimelo checks it.
Dimelo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dimelo doesn't seem bothered though.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimelo misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Dimelo throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Dimelo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dimelo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marinov to score with a decent uppercut.
Marinov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimelo tests Marinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dimelo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dimelo is looking to clinch.
Dimelo throws a big shot that misses.
Marinov throws a right and a left that Dimelo avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marinov throws a hook but Dimelo blocks it.#T1#
Marinov blocks a head kick by Dimelo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marinov, right into the meat.
Dimelo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dimelo throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Dimelo.
Marinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dimelo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marinov.
Dimelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dimelo scores with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimelo checks a leg kick.
Dimelo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dimelo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dimelo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marinov.
Dimelo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marinov's sensitive parts. #CL#
Marinov tries to keep at a distance but Dimelo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dimelo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimelo is working Marinov over against the ropes.#T2#
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimelo's elbow.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimelo.
Marinov lands a right hand.
Marinov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dimelo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Marinov.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Dimelo controls the action.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimelo lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Dimelo breaks from the clinch.
Dimelo 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.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimelo is just out of range.
Marinov cracks Dimelo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dimelo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimelo works Marinov's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dimelo.
Marinov blocks a jab.
Marinov walks into a stiff left hand from Dimelo.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miko Dimelo.
Well Dimelo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miko Dimelo!
After winning the bout, Miko Dimelo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Emil Marinov spoke after the fight, saying 'strong'.

Event: Dynasty 17
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aharon.
Aharon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aharon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aharon throws out a counter right but Marinov avoids it with no problem.
Marinov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aharon throws a right hand that misses
and Marinov counters with a thumping low kick.
Marinov jabs Aharon right on the nose. Aharon blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by Marinov. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aharon.
A big right from Aharon misses.
Aharon 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.
Aharon loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.#CL#
Marinov gets a clinch.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Aharon controls his hands.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Aharon controls his hands. #T1#
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marinov prevents Aharon from breaking the clinch.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body.
Aharon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Aharon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shahar Aharon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aharon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Aharon tries to clinch but Marinov moves away
and Marinov counters with a nice leg kick.
Marinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marinov scores with a leg kick.
Marinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marinov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Aharon forces Marinov back against the ropes and clinches.
Aharon takes a shot to the head.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aharon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marinov has him pressed against the ropes.
Marinov tries to work over Aharon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aharon blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Aharon looks to land a right hand but Marinov moved out of range.#CL#
Aharon tries to keep at a distance but Marinov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aharon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aharon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov lands a left hand.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Aharon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Marinov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aharon tries to clinch but Marinov moves out of range. #CL2#
Aharon pushes Marinov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Aharon.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marinov scores with a shot to the side of Aharon's head.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Aharon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Aharon controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aharon. #T1#
Marinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Marinov.
Aharon wants to break free but Marinov has control.
Aharon blocking some punches.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Aharon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Marinov.
Marinov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aharon tries to clinch up.
Aharon throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
Aharon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aharon tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
Aharon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aharon tries to clinch up
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aharon throws out a loose jab but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov looks to land a combination but Aharon avoids it well.
Aharon throws a right hand that misses
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aharon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aharon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marinov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aharon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marinov to score with a decent uppercut.
Aharon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aharon throws a lazy right hand but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aharon.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Aharon.
Marinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Aharon tries to clinch up but Marinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Marinov scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aharon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aharon 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.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Aharon.
Shahar Aharon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aharon can do to turn this around?
Marinov punishes Aharon's body with a nice straight punch.
Marinov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aharon throws a jab but it's blocked by Marinov.
Aharon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aharon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marinov to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Marinov moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aharon.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aharon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Aharon.
Marinov pushes Aharon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aharon backwards.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Marinov lands a body punch.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Aharon avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Marinov lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marinov.
Marinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Marinov.
Aharon is trying to break free.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aharon is looking to break free of the clinch but Marinov has double underhooks.
Marinov misses with some punches. #BC#
Marinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Aharon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marinov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aharon scrambles back to his feet.
Aharon 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.
Marinov slips a jab from Aharon.
Marinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marinov throws a leg kick which misses Aharon's front leg but catches the back leg as Aharon tries to avoid it.
Aharon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marinov.
Marinov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Aharon looks to land a right hand but Marinov moved out of range.
Marinov throwing a counter right hand but Aharon manages to avoid it.
Aharon misses with a looping right.
Marinov scores with a hook.#ROC#
Aharon is rocked!
Aharon throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
Aharon is still on wobbly legs! Can Marinov finish him?
Aharon walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Aharon is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Emil Marinov!
A very excited looking Emil Marinov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Dynasty 13
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Power misses the jab.#CL2#
Power moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Marinov.
Power lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power blocking some punches.
Marinov digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Power.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marinovs head.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Power working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Power misses with the head strike.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
A short left from Power.
Power throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Good body shot from Power.
Marinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Power blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Marinov tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
Marinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marinov lands with a light punch inside.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power working aggressively here.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards. #T2#
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Power catches Marinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Marinov defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Power throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov misses with a leg kick
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov throws a leg kick that misses.
Power looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Marinov slips a straight right by Power.
Marinov wants to clinch
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geordie Power dominated that round.
That's time! Marinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Marinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marinov misses with a looping left.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marinov.
Marinov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marinov blocks an elbow strike from Power.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power throws an elbow but it misses.
Marinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Marinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Power blocks a jab.
Marinov lands with a right hand.
Marinov misses the shot to the body.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Marinov misses with a straight left.
Power checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Marinov jabs at Power's body.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Power checks a leg kick.
Marinov misses with a left hand
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Power uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Power clobbers Marinov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power jabs Marinov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Power 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.
Marinov throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Marinov thumps Power with a low kick.
Marinov takes one to the chin there.
Power is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marinov with a jab.
Power scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Power scores with a nice right hand.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marinov.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marinov throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Geordie Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power blocks a jab.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marinov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Marinov backs off Power throws a huge counter combo but Marinov manages to avoid it all.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Geordie Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Marinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Power slips under a jab.
Power throws out a counter right but Marinov avoids it with no problem.
Emil Marinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power clobbers Marinov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Marinov lands with a nice combination. Power backs away looking to recover.
Power looks to land a combination but Marinov avoids it well.
Power lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Marinov clinches with his opponent.
Marinov gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Power has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marinov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Power can turn it around.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov. #BC2#
Power breaks from the clinch.
Marinov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Marinov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Power to score with a decent uppercut.
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Power checks a leg kick.
Marinov walks into a straight right hand from Power.#T1#
Power is looking to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Marinov as he connects with a hook.
Power misses with a hook.
Power ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Power throws a hook but Marinov avoids it easily.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marinov misses with a leg kick
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marinov looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Power moves forwards but Marinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marinov throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marinov misses with a left hand
and Marinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power throws a right and a left that Marinov avoids nicely.
Power walks into a stiff left hand from Marinov.
Geordie Power is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Power looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
Marinov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Power. That did some damage!#T2#
Power scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Power connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marinov cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marinov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marinov.#CL2#
Power rushes Marinov and presses him up against the ropes.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Marinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Power throws an elbow that misses.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Geordie Power.
Well Power has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geordie Power!
Our winner, Geordie Power, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Emil Marinov had this to say: 'strong'.

Event: Dynasty 7
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Dumbrowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dumbrowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marinov's head.
Dumbrowski scores with a punch to the head.
Marinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marinov works Dumbrowski's body with a nice hook.
Marinov defending well as Dumbrowski loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Dumbrowski finds it's way through Marinov's defenses.
Marinov takes a swing at Dumbrowski's ribcage but misses.
Dumbrowski misses with a shot to the body
and Marinov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Marinov.
Marinov is looking to slow Dumbrowski down with leg kicks.
Dumbrowski tries to bum rush Marinov with a series of wild strikes but Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dumbrowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dumbrowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dumbrowski misses with a hook
and Marinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dumbrowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Humpty Dumbrowski has been cut.
Marinov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marinov misses with a looping right.#T1#
Marinov slips under a jab from Dumbrowski.
Dumbrowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Marinov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dumbrowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marinov scrambles back to his feet.
Dumbrowski misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dumbrowski. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov wants to clinch.
Marinov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Marinov. That's going to slow Dumbrowski down.
Marinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dumbrowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dumbrowski manages to avoid it.
Dumbrowski tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Dumbrowski throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dumbrowski slips under a jab from Marinov.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body. Dumbrowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marinov lands with a nice combination. Dumbrowski backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumbrowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dumbrowski misses with a body shot.
Marinov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dumbrowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dumbrowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dumbrowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Marinov throws out a leg kick but Dumbrowski moves out of range and Marinov only half commits.
Marinov misses with a few strikes there.
Dumbrowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Humpty Dumbrowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dumbrowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marinov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Marinov moves into the clinch successfully.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Dumbrowski.
Dumbrowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov.
Dumbrowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dumbrowski tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Dumbrowski back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dumbrowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Dumbrowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dumbrowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dumbrowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Dumbrowski fails to land.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dumbrowski.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Dumbrowski controls the action.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dumbrowski.
Dumbrowski lands a body punch.
Dumbrowski prevents a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dumbrowski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marinov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dumbrowski can turn it around.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Dumbrowski blocks an uppercut.
Dumbrowski can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Dumbrowski working aggressively here.
Dumbrowski working aggressively here.
Dumbrowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marinov lands with a right to the head.
Dumbrowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dumbrowski lands a body punch. #T2#
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov pushes Dumbrowski back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Marinov takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Dumbrowski.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Marinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dumbrowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marinov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dumbrowski gets through Marinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Dumbrowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emil Marinov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dumbrowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Marinov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Dumbrowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Humpty Dumbrowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Marinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dumbrowski jabs Marinov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot.
Marinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dumbrowski wants to counter with a clinch but Marinov pushes him away.
Dumbrowski moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.
Marinov throws out a loose jab but Dumbrowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov sets himself, and Dumbrowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Marinov avoids it this time.
Marinov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marinov is looking to clinch.
Dumbrowski wants to counter with a clinch but Marinov pushes him away.
Marinov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marinov lands a really nice looking cross but Dumbrowski seems unphased.
Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marinov throws a low kick but Dumbrowski moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marinov. That's going to slow Dumbrowski down. #T1#
Jab by Marinov.
Marinov throws a jab when Dumbrowski was well out of range.
Dumbrowski swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
Emil Marinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Marinov lands a nice hook to Dumbrowski's body. Dumbrowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Marinov. Beautiful body shot.
Dumbrowski connects with a right hand. Marinov shakes it off.
Marinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dumbrowski momentarily.
Humpty Dumbrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Dumbrowski.
Dumbrowski looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
Marinov is looking to counter the offense by Dumbrowski and move into the clinch.
Dumbrowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marinov counters with a nice body shot.
Marinov is looking to clinch.
Dumbrowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dumbrowski throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range. #T2#
Marinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marinov throws a body punch but Dumbrowski moves out of range. #CL#
Marinov rushes Dumbrowski and presses him up against the ropes.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dumbrowski is leaning against Marinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dumbrowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a punch to the body.
Dumbrowski blocks an uppercut.
Dumbrowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Dumbrowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dumbrowski working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dumbrowski.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Dynasty 3
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Power looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Power releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marinov throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Marinov tries to clinch up.
Marinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Power takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marinov throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
Marinov misses with a straight right.
Power looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marinov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Marinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Marinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Power is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marinov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Marinov tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Marinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Power should have avoided that one.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Power drops his hands momentarily and Marinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marinov wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Marinov throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Power misses.#T2#
Marinov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Power's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov thows a leg kick but Power checks it
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Marinov misses.
Power throws out a counter right but Marinov avoids it with no problem.
Marinov tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
Power throws out a counter right but Marinov avoids it with no problem.
Marinov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marinov throws a chopping leg kick but Power manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marinov misses with a hook.
Marinov misses with a double jab
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Marinov motions for Power to come forward. Marinov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Power misses.
Marinov lands a lovely overhand right.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Power lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marinov throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marinov clobbers Power with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marinov throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Power's calf.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marinov. Power shrugs it off though.
Marinov connects with the punch.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Marinov throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marinov.
Marinov connects with a body shot.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Marinov swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Power takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marinov, as that shot connected.
Marinov misses with a hook.
A big right from Marinov misses.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Marinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emil Marinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Marinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marinov thinking.
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Marinov throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marinov 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 Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marinov works Power's body with a nice hook.
Marinov lands with a right hand.
Power dodges the punch combination from Marinov.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
That's time! Marinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Marinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Power.
Nice straight punches there by Marinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marinov.
Marinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Power's head.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Power avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov wants to clinch.
Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marinov can pounce on him.
Geordie Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Marinov defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Power on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marinov.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marinov's corner calls for a 1-2. Marinov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Marinov had a free shot at his head there.
Marinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Power throws a big counter head kick but Marinov avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marinov throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marinov scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Marinov.
A jab from Marinov misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marinov, right into the meat.
Marinov slips a straight right by Power.
Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: FC 155:The Tribute
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Nice jab there from Marinov.
Ma Aung tests Marinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Ma Aung closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Marinov crashing to the mat! Marinov uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC2#
Marinov is rocked!#CL2#
Ma Aung rushes Marinov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marinov lands with a right to the head.
Marinov lands a left hand.
Ma Aung pushes off an throws an elbow but Marinov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Marinov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ma Aung or not.
Ma Aung misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marinov.
Marinov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ma Aung.
Ma Aung throws an elbow but it misses.
Ma Aung pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC#
Marinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ma Aung misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Marinov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ma Aung tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Ma Aung's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ma Aung blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Ma Aung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ma Aung throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marinov keeps control of Ma Aung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Marinov.
Ma Aung pushes off an throws an elbow but Marinov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Ma Aung.
Ma Aung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marinov scores with a shot to the side of Ma Aung's head.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ma Aung.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ma Aung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
A short right from Ma Aung.
Marinov scores with a shoulder strike.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ma Aung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov blocks the elbow strike.
Marinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ma Aungs head. #T2#
Marinov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ma Aung.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ma Aung wants to get back to striking at distance but Marinov won't allow it.
Marinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ma Aung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ma Aung's efforts to push away.
Ma Aung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marinov.
Marinov keeps control of Ma Aung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Ma Aung.
Ma Aung gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ma Aung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Kyal Ma Aung should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Marinov cracks the inside of Ma Aung's front leg.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks Ma Aung with an uppercut!
Ma Aung slips a jab from Marinov.
Marinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ma Aung is looking to clinch.
Marinov throws a nice looking combination but Ma Aung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marinov misses with a looping left.
Ma Aung looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
A jab from Marinov does it's job there.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Ma Aung.
Marinov dodges the punch combination from Ma Aung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov throws a low kick, looking for Ma Aung's leg but Ma Aung calmly moves out of range.
Ma Aung misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marinov cracks Ma Aung with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ma Aung thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Ma Aung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ma Aung lands a lovely overhand right.
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ma Aung has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A big left from Ma Aung misses.
Marinov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ma Aung manages to circle out of the way.
Marinov cracks the inside of Ma Aung's front leg.
Kyal Ma Aung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ma Aung misses with a looping right.
Marinov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marinov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Marinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ma Aung, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ma Aung looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov lands a nice uppercut.
Ma Aung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ma Aung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ma Aung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land. #T2#
Ma Aung swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ma Aung can do to turn this around?
Ma Aung lands an elbow inside.
Marinov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov avoids a wild elbow strike from Ma Aung.
Ma Aung throws a head punch that misses.
Ma Aung throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ma Aung lands a damaging elbow.
Marinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ma Aung blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Marinov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ma Aung just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marinov's brow.
Marinov blocks the elbow strike.
Marinov avoids the elbow strike from Ma Aung, against the ropes.
Ma Aung misses with some punches.
Emil Marinov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ma Aung tries to work over Marinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Marinov.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marinov.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ma Aung looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
Ma Aung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marinov.
Ma Aung misses with a body shot.
Ma Aung takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marinov misses with an uppercut. Ma Aung saw that one coming.
Ma Aung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marinov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ma Aung missing with a left hand there. Marinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ma Aung throws a body shot but no joy.
Ma Aung swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma Aung misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Marinov misses
and Ma Aung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ma Aung looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
Ma Aung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marinov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ma Aung swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marinov counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Marinov lands with a right hand.
Kyal Ma Aung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Ma Aung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ma Aung.
Marinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ma Aung throws a jab but it's blocked by Marinov.
Ma Aung has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marinov misses with a hook. Ma Aung ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ma Aung misses with a two punch combination.
Ma Aung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ma Aung tries to clinch but Marinov moves out of range. #CL#
Marinov has Ma Aung up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ma Aung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Ma Aung controls the action. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ma Aung.
Ma Aung pushes Marinov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Marinov.
Marinov dodges an elbow strike from Ma Aung.
Ma Aung blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Ma Aung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ma Aung throws a series of punches but Marinov moves out of range.
Kyal Ma Aung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ma Aung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ma Aung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ma Aung misses with a jab to the body
and Marinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ma Aung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Marinov moves into the clinch.
Ma Aung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Ma Aung. #CUT2#
It looks like Emil Marinov has been cut.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: FC 149
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Grivas.
Marinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grivas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marinov misses with a combination
and Grivas counters with a leg kick.
Grivas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grivas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Grivas.
Marinov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marinov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grivas checks it well.
Grivas misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Marinov.
Marinov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grivas.
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grivas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grivas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grivas tries to clinch up but Marinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Grivas falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Marinov to counter with a crisp jab.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Grivas lands a jab.#CL2#
Grivas has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Marinov.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grivas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Marinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grivas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marinov eats them both and turns towards Grivas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grivas feints a jab promting Marinov to slip. Grivas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marinov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grivas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grivas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Marinov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grivas stuns Marinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grivas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marinov moves out of range as Grivas strikes.#CL#
Marinov gets a clinch.
Marinov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marinov as Grivas tries to tie him up.
Grivas blocking some punches.
Marinov lands a shoulder strike.
Grivas tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Grivas back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Grivas.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grivas's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grivas.
Grivas can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Grivas struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands.
Grivas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Grivas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grivas's coach down at The Furnace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grivas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grivas lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Grivas pushes Marinov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stergios Grivas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Marinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grivas tried to score with a low kick but Marinov checks it.
Grivas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grivas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marinov.
Marinov blocks the body kick.
Grivas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marinov rather than just go for the knockout.
Grivas keeps Marinov at a distance using the push kick.
Marinov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Grivas.
Grivas misses with a low kick.
Marinov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grivas.
Grivas takes one to the side of the head.
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grivas.
Grivas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marinov misses the jab.
Marinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grivas misses with a wild body shot.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Grivas.#T1#
Marinov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grivas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marinov scrambles back to his feet.
Grivas tries to clinch up.
Grivas walks into a left hand.
Marinov scores with a decent looking hook.
Marinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks Grivas with an uppercut!
Grivas tries a low kick but Marinov avoids it.#CL#
Marinov darts in and clinches Grivas up against the ropes.
Marinov avoids the elbow strike from Grivas, against the ropes.
Grivas slows down the pace here.
Grivas misses with a punch on the inside.
Grivas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Grivas tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Grivas trying to stall but Marinov improves his position. #T2#
Grivas can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marinov.
Grivas swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Grivas - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grivas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Grivas.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Grivas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grivas misses with the head strike.
Grivas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grivas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grivas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Grivas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Marinov - that landed with a thud.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Grivas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov is working Grivas over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
That's time! Marinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grivas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Marinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grivas.
Grivas throws a lazy body kick
and Marinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grivas misses the shot to the body.
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grivas.
Marinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grivas motions for Marinov to come forward. Grivas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marinov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stergios Grivas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grivas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Marinov moves into the clinch successfully.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marinov.
Emil Marinov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grivas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Grivas digs a right hand into Marinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marinov's gas tank.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Grivas.
Grivas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grivas misses with some punches.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Grivas.
Grivas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grivas backwards.
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grivas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Grivas.
Grivas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov is working Grivas over against the ropes.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grivas tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Grivas back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Grivas. #T2#
Marinov scores with a shot to the side of Grivas's head.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grivas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grivas blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov avoids a wild elbow strike from Grivas.
Grivas misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Marinov - that landed with a thud.
Marinov tries a body shot but Grivas blocks it.
Grivas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marinov's defenses.
Grivas works on Marinov's body with a couple of short punches.
Grivas throws a head punch that misses.
Grivas throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Grivas digs a right hand into Marinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marinov's gas tank.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Grivas.

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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: FC 145:Revenge!
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
MT tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MT with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marinov looks to land a body kick but MT moved away.
MT avoids a kick to the body.
MT rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marinov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MT misses with an uppercut
and Marinov counters with a body kick.
MT wants to clinch up but Marinov keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Marinov misses the target.
MT throws a hook but Marinov avoids it easily.
A big right from MT misses.
MT throws out a loose jab but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
MT throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MT just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarinov.
A jab from MT does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. MT does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov sets himself, and MT steps forward looking for the clinch! Marinov avoids it this time.
Good shot there by MT.
Nice body kick from Marinov.
MT throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for MT.
We've been informed that MT has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
MT on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MT blocks a head kick by Marinov.
Marinov works the jab nicely.
Marinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MT.#T1#
Marinov fakes the leg kick and cracks MT in the body.
MT moves out of range of the body kick.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MT steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marinov.
MT throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.
MT throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.#CL#
Marinov drives through and clinches with MT against the ropes.
Marinov lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, MT just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marinov's brow.
MT misses with a body punch.
Marinov takes a knee to the side of the body.
MT doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov lands with a light punch inside.
MT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MT lands a shoulder strike.
Marinov avoids the elbow strike from MT, against the ropes.
MT misses with an elbow strike.
MT looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MT tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marinov avoids it.
MT misses with an elbow strike.
MT trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Marinov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MT trying to land knees to the body.
MT's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marinov avoiding damage as MT throws knees to the body.
Marinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marinov gets through MT's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MT working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Marinov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marinov works on MT's body with a couple of short punches.
MT tries to land a knee to the head but Marinov blocks with his arms.
Marinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marinov blocks an elbow strike.
Marinov lands with a short shot to the head.
MT tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marinov blocks the elbow strike.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MT throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marinov is working MT over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
MT throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
MT is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
MT connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MT is still on wobbly legs! Can Marinov finish him?
MT tries to clinch
and Marinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MT throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emil Marinov is winning the standup battle so far.
MT lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MT tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
Marinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Marinov.
Marinov connects with a quick right hand that sends MT tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Emil Marinov!
A very excited looking Emil Marinov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: FC PPV 2
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ma Aung is just out of range.
Marinov defending well as Ma Aung loads up on a big left hand.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ma Aung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Marinov is predictable there
and Ma Aung counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Ma Aung closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Marinov crashing to the mat! Marinov uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC2#
Marinov is rocked!
Ma Aung looks to land a combination but Marinov avoids it well.
Oh Marinov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ma Aung.
Marinov seems to have got his legs back now.
Marinov slips under a jab.
Ma Aung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marinov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ma Aung wants to clinch up but Marinov keeps it at a distance.
Ma Aung checks a leg kick.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ma Aung misses with a straight left.
Marinov works Ma Aung's body with a nice hook.
Ma Aung throws a combination that misses
and Marinov counters with a leg kick.
Marinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ma Aung misses with an uppercut. Marinov saw that one coming.
Marinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Marinov cracks the inside of Ma Aung's front leg.
Ma Aung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marinov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marinov cracks Ma Aung with a good jab.
A jab from Ma Aung misses.
Ma Aung checks a low kick from Marinov.
Ma Aung takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ma Aung lands a nice hook to Marinov's body. Marinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marinov misses the jab.
Ma Aung is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab from Ma Aung.
Marinov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Marinov with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ma Aung checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ma Aung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Ma Aung.
Marinov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Ma Aung loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
That kick from Marinov tenderised Ma Aung's leg. Ma Aung is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ma Aungs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marinov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ma Aung in his tracks.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ma Aung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ma Aung 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.
Ma Aung just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ma Aung. That did some damage!
Marinov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ma Aung shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marinov eats them both and turns towards Ma Aung to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Marinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Ma Aung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marinov scores with a jab. Ma Aung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marinov throws a low kick but Ma Aung moves out of range easily.
Marinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ma Aung's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Kyal Ma Aung should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Marinov connects with a body shot that sends Ma Aung's belly button to the back.
Marinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marinov slips a jab from Ma Aung.
Ma Aung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ma Aung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marinov.
Kyal Ma Aung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ma Aung avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Ma Aung on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ma Aung checks a leg kick.
Ma Aung let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Ma Aung staggers Marinov with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Marinov looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Kyal Ma Aung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Marinov misses.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marinov moves away from the strike by Ma Aung.
Marinov throwing a counter right hand but Ma Aung manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Ma Aung misses
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marinov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marinov throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Ma Aung counters with a nice uppercut that drops Marinov onto his backside! Marinov bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Marinov tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Ma Aung jabs at Marinov's body.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ma Aung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marinov.
BAM! Ma Aung delivers a spinning backfist that drops Marinov like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kyal Ma Aung!
Kyal Ma Aung seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FC: The Big Time!
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Marinov lands with a straight right. Dimelo didn't see that one coming.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov lands with a shot to the body.
Dimelo takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dimelo will feel that in the morning.
Dimelo throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov misses with a low kick as Dimelo jumps back.
Dimelo avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Marinov throws a head kick but Dimelo moves out of range.
Marinov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimelo. That did some damage!
Dimelo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marinov throws a head kick that Dimelo semi-blocks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marinov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimelo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dimelo is looking to land body kicks.
Dimelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Marinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dimelo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marinov slips under a jab from Dimelo.#T1#
Marinov throws a body kick that misses.
Dimelo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marinov.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
Dimelo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marinov checks it well.
Marinov throws a fast counter high kick but Dimelo manages to duck under it in time.
Marinov misses with an uppercut
and Dimelo counters with a good low kick that Marinov was not able to check.
Dimelo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marinov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dimelo.
Dimelo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marinov misses the shot to the body.
Dimelo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marinov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dimelo to score with a decent uppercut.
Marinov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dimelo avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Dimelo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimelo avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Dimelo tries to clinch up but Marinov circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Marinov misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Dimelo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimelo.
Marinov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dimelo is looking to clinch.
Dimelo misses with a looping right.
Dimelo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dimelo ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Dimelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Marinov misses the jab.#CL#
Dimelo instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Dimelo.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimelo controls his hands.
Dimelo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimelo lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dimelo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marinov misses with a straight left.
Marinov misses the jab.
Dimelo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marinov manages to circle out of the way.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dimelo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marinov throws a head kick but Dimelo moves out of range.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body. Dimelo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marinov thows a leg kick but Dimelo checks it
and Dimelo counters with a nice uppercut.
Marinov swings widly with a right hand
and Dimelo counters with a nice leg kick.
Dimelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimelo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov lands a lovely overhand right.
Marinov misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dimelo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dimelo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov swings for the body but Dimelo moves out of range.
Marinov misses with a low kick. #T1#
A head kick by Marinov misses
enabling Dimelo to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Marinov is rocked!
A clash of legs there as Dimelo blocks the low kick.
Dimelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dimelo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dimelo finish him?
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Dimelo moves out of range easily.
Dimelo cracks Marinov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miko Dimelo!
Miko Dimelo retains his middleweight title!
Miko Dimelo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: FC:Wednesday Night Fights 3
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Nibali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marinov. Marinov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nibali throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marinov.
Marinov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Marinov feints and then cracks Nibali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nibali down.
Nibali throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marinov's head.
Nibali throws a body kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Nibali.
Marinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Nibali.
Marinov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marinov.
Nice body kick there by Marinov.
Marinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nibali's sensitive parts.
Nibali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marinov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nibali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nibali tries to close the distance and clinch but Marinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nibali moves out of range of the body kick from Marinov.
Marinov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nibali is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Good leg kick by Marinov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marinov thows a body kick. Nibali tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nibali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marinov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nibali misses with a straight left.
Nibali misses with the combination.
Marinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nibali tried to score with a low kick but Marinov checks it.
Marinov throws a low kick but Nibali avoids it.
Nibali takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nibali blocks a leg kick.
Marinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marinov connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marinov.#T2#
Marinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marinov. That's going to slow Nibali down.
Marinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nibali.
Nibali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marinov misses with a kick to the body.
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Nibali moves out of range easily.
Nibali tries a head kick but it misses.
Nibali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marinov. Nibali shrugs it off though.
Marinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nibali motions for Marinov to come forward. Nibali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marinov.
Nibali misses with a looping right.
Nibali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marinov cracks Nibali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated 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.
#R2#
Nibali wants to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Marinov blocks the leg kick.
Nibali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nibali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nibali throws a shot from downtown. Marinov moves away and avoids it.
Emil Marinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Marinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nibali.
Marinov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marinov lands a leg kick that knocks Nibali off balance momentarily.
Marinov scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Nibali moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibali prevents Marinov from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nibali swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nibali utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nibali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Nibali misses with a knee to the head.
Nibali tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nibali.
Marinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nibali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Nibali can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Marinov is trying to break free.
Marinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nibali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nibali stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nibali lands a shoulder strike.
Nibali has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
A right hand to the body from Nibali.
Marinov misses with a body punch. #T2#
Marinov can't break the clinch.
Nibali is pushing Marinov up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Nibali has double underhooks.
Marinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nibali throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nibali.
Nibali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marinov avoids it.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov gets through Nibali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Nibali struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marinov as Nibali tries to tie him up.
Nibali swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nibali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Nibali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Marinov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marinov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Nibali misses.
A low kick from Nibali is predictable there
and Marinov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
Nibali tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marinov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nibali on the side of the head.
Nibali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nibali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nibali has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks Nibali with an uppercut!
Nibali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nibali there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nibali sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nibali has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marinov.
Nibali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nibali, right into the meat.
Marinov throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nibali can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marinov.
Marinov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nibali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nibali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nibali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Nibali moves out of range as Marinov throws a body kick.
Nibali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nibali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick there by Marinov.
Nibali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nibali misses with a two punch combination.
Marinov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nibali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Nibali is rocked!
Nibali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nibali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nibali is still on wobbly legs! Can Marinov finish him?#T2#
Marinov cracks Nibali with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Nibali is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Nibali is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Nibali could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Emil Marinov!
A determined Emil Marinov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: FC: A Champion is Born
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Marinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McAndrews's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like Tristan McAndrews has been cut.
McAndrews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marinov.
Marinov lands a nice hook to McAndrews's body. McAndrews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marinov connects with a jab.
Marinov lands a nice shot that snaps McAndrews's head back.
McAndrews looks to land a right hand but Marinov moved out of range.
Marinov scores with a jab to the head.
McAndrews lands with a straight right. Marinov didn't see that one coming.
McAndrews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov scores with a push kick.
Marinov cracks the inside of McAndrews's front leg.
McAndrews really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marinov connects with a quick right hand that sends McAndrews tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Emil Marinov!
In his post fight interview, Emil Marinov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: FC: Resolution
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Marinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Sean Flanagan has been cut.
Flanagan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Marinov connects with a quick right hand that sends Flanagan tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Emil Marinov!
A less than humble Emil Marinov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: FC: Strikers Paradise
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Petrosyan fails to land with a series of punches.
Marinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrosyan stuns Marinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marinov avoids a kick to the body.
Marinov lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Marinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrosyan, pushing him back against the ropes.
Marinov misses with a body punch.
Petrosyan blocking some punches.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov stalling against the ropes.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Petrosyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrosyan throws a sloppy head kick and Marinov moves out of range easily.
Petrosyan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Petrosyan looks for the body kick but Marinov saw that one coming.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov lands a body shot.
Marinov throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Petrosyan avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Marinov has Petrosyan pressed against the ropes, preventing Petrosyan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov tries a body shot but Petrosyan blocks it.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Petrosyan avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrosyan. #T2#
Marinov prevents Petrosyan from breaking the clinch.
Marinov prevents Petrosyan from breaking the clinch.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marinov effectively controlling the action here.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrosyan.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Petrosyan.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrosyan wants to break free but Marinov has control.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrosyan's elbow.
Marinov presses Petrosyan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Marinov throws a series of punches but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Marinov slips under a jab.
Petrosyan dips to his left and cracks Marinov with an uppercut!
Marinov swings for the body but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Petrosyan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrosyan.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrosyan throws a big shot that misses.
Petrosyan is looking to land body kicks.
Marinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marinov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Gevorg Petrosyan has been cut.
Nice cross by Marinov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrosyan misses with an uppercut.
Petrosyan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrosyan misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Marinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marinov.#CL#
Petrosyan tries to keep at a distance but Marinov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrosyan prevents a body shot from Marinov. #T1#
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Marinov as the two fighters clinch.
Petrosyan is breathing heavily.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrosyan controls his hands.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrosyan is trying to push Marinov away but Marinov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Marinov scores with a shoulder strike.
Marinov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petrosyan.#T2#
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrosyan.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petrosyan wants to break free but Marinov has control.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petrosyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Marinov misses with a body punch.
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrosyan can do to turn this around?
Petrosyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrosyan is trying to push Marinov away but Marinov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Marinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Marinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gevorg Petrosyan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Marinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrosyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Marinov misses with a body shot.
Marinov lands a jab to Petrosyan's midsection.
Marinov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrosyan walks into a stiff left hand from Marinov.
Marinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marinov lands a jab to Petrosyan's midsection.
Nice body punch from Marinov.
Marinov with a nice cross.
Marinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrosyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!#CL#
Marinov gets a clinch.
Marinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov. #ROC#
Petrosyan is rocked!
Petrosyan blocks an uppercut.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrosyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC2#
Petrosyan breaks from the clinch.
Marinov connects with a quick right hand that sends Petrosyan tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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