Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFK 87
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Dimitrov's head.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.#CL2#
Dimitrov moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.#BC2#
Dimitrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimitrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Dimitrov.
The fighters circling - Dimitrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A punch combination from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thibodeaux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimitrov. That did some damage!
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dimitrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dimitrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dimitrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Dimitrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dimitrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux clobbers Dimitrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dimitrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dimitrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.#T1#
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Dimitrov. #KD#
Thibodeaux throws out a head kick that Dimitrov doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Dimitrov crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Dimitrov's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Thibodeaux throws a switch kick that catches Dimitrov on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Dimitrov looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Dimitrov flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Imagine Thibodeaux!
A victorious Imagine Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 82
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Dimitrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ringnes under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Dimitrov tries to land a body kick
and Ringnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ringnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov throws a front kick aimed at Ringnes 's knee but Ringnes avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dimitrov. That's going to slow Ringnes down.
Dimitrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dimitrov 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 Ringnes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ringnes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ringnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dimitrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Dimitrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ringnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dimitrov walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ringnes misses the target.
Ringnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ringnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimitrov.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimitrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ringnes wants to clinch up but Dimitrov keeps it at a distance.
Dimitrov moves out of range as Ringnes strikes.
Dimitrov throws a sloppy head kick and Ringnes moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Ringnes .
Ringnes avoids a kick to the body.
Dimitrov throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD2#
Ringnes closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Dimitrov crashing to the mat! Dimitrov 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!
Dimitrov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Ringnes cracks a nice hook into Dimitrov's ribs.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.
Ringnes scores with a leg kick.
Dimitrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ringnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dimitrov tries to get into range but Ringnes steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Dimitrov! 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! Ringnes scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arild Ringnes !
Arild Ringnes made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.

Event: AKF 79
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Dimitrov just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Dimitrov staggers Guilliman with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Guilliman 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!#CUT2#It looks like Roboute Guilliman has been cut.
Dimitrov motions for Guilliman to come forward. Dimitrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guilliman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dimitrov on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Guilliman throws a sloppy head kick and Dimitrov moves out of range easily.
Dimitrov throws a looping overhand right but Guilliman ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Guilliman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the body from Dimitrov misses
and Guilliman counters with a head kick. That will keep Dimitrov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Guilliman avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Guilliman misses the target.
Guilliman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dimitrov misses with a kick to the body
and Guilliman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guilliman checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Guilliman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Guilliman.
Dimitrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dimitrov throws a head kick but Guilliman moves out of range.
Guilliman lands a head kick. Dimitrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Guilliman lands a high kick!
Guilliman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guilliman walks straight into a big right, left combination from Dimitrov and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Dimitrov as he moves his way up the rankings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Dimitrov!
Our winner, Daniel Dimitrov, 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: AFK 74
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Dimitrov.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Dimitrov pushes Knox up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov 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.
Dimitrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dimitrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Dimitrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Knox drives through and clinches with Dimitrov against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimitrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dimitrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Dimitrov looks winded!#BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Dimitrov misses
and Knox counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Dimitrov to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Riley Knox!
A relieved looking Riley Knox thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF 72 | Addition vs. Silva 2
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Guilliman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimitrov.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guilliman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Dimitrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dimitrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Guilliman has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimitrov.
Guilliman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Guilliman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Guilliman takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Roboute Guilliman has been cut.
Dimitrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guilliman is defending well for now.
Guilliman takes a shot to the head.
Dimitrov scores a nice knee to the body.
Dimitrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guilliman throws a hook but Dimitrov avoids it easily.
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!
Dimitrov throws a hook but Guilliman avoids it easily.
Dimitrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guilliman.
Dimitrov tries to land a leg kick but Guilliman saw it coming and moves away.
Dimitrov lands with a right hand.
Guilliman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guilliman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Dimitrov connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Guilliman to counter with a crisp jab.
Guilliman lands with a slapping head kick.
Dimitrov thows a leg kick but Guilliman checks it
and Guilliman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick which misses Guilliman's front leg but catches the back leg as Guilliman tries to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dimitrov walks into a jab.
Dimitrov throws a right hand that Guilliman ducks under and follows up with a left that Guilliman also avoids with ease.
Guilliman throwing a counter right hand but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Dimitrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dimitrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Guilliman misses.
Dimitrov moves forwards but Guilliman connects with a nice, crisp 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!
Dimitrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Guilliman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitrov.
A countering left hand to the body from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guilliman circles away quickly and effectively.
Guilliman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov throws a nice looking combination but Guilliman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guilliman is looking to counter punch.
Dimitrov swinging wildly here. #T2#
Guilliman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Guilliman connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Guilliman.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Guilliman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dimitrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dimitrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dimitrov.
Guilliman looks to land a left hand but Dimitrov moved out of range nicely.
As Guilliman backs off Dimitrov throws a huge counter combo but Guilliman manages to avoid it all.
Dimitrov slips a jab and a cross from Guilliman.
Dimitrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guilliman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Guilliman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Guilliman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dimitrov on the side of the head.
Guilliman scores with a shot to the body.
Dimitrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guilliman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimitrov looks to land a combination but Guilliman avoids it well.
Guilliman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Guilliman throws an overhand right that lands on Dimitrov's shoulder, as Dimitrov tries to avoid the shot.
Dimitrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dimitrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Dimitrov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dimitrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Guilliman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guilliman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dimitrov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGuilliman.
Guilliman misses with a head kick.
Guilliman sets himself, and Dimitrov steps forward looking for the clinch! Guilliman avoids it this time.
Dimitrov lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dimitrov.
Guilliman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dimitrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dimitrov slips a jab and a cross from Guilliman.
A little jabbing left from Dimitrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Dimitrov rushes Guilliman and presses him up against the ropes.
Dimitrov lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Guilliman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guilliman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dimitrov has time to react.
Guilliman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guilliman's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Dimitrov misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Guilliman. That snapped Dimitrov's head back. #KD2#
Dimitrov looks low and kicks high, catching Guilliman right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#T1#
Good exchange - Guilliman coming out on top.
Dimitrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guilliman throws a nice looking combination but Dimitrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dimitrov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guilliman moves away.
Guilliman is looking to counter punch.
Dimitrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Guilliman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dimitrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dimitrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guilliman is out of range.
Guilliman drops his hands momentarily and Dimitrov needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Guilliman just on the top of the head. Guilliman drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Guilliman - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF 71 - Starting Over
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obama is out of range. #CL#
Dimitrov gets tackled into the ropes by Obama. Obama maintains the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Dimitrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Obama. #BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov throws a nice looking combination but Obama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
Dimitrov with a nice cross.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimitrov throws a low kick but Obama moves out of range easily.
Obama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimitrov moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimitrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obama throws out the jab.
Dimitrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Obama scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Dimitrov throws a series of punches but Obama moves out of range.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dimitrov takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Obama thuds a left hand into Dimitrov's body.
Dimitrov looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Obama.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimitrov moves away.
Dimitrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dimitrov there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
Obama feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Dimitrov collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Tom Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 67 | Beukeboom vs. Knox
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Ringnes blocks a low kick nicely.#KD2#
Dimitrov lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Ringnes goes down! The ref sends Dimitrov to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Ringnes is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT2#It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Dimitrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitrov throws a sloppy head kick and Ringnes moves out of range easily.
Dimitrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dimitrov jabs Ringnes right on the nose. Ringnes blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ringnes .
Dimitrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ringnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dimitrov manages to circle out of the way.
Ringnes slips under a jab.
Dimitrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A combination from Dimitrov does no damage.
Dimitrov misses with a low kick.
Dimitrov lands a jab to Ringnes 's midsection.
Ringnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ringnes lands with a straight right. Dimitrov didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov misses with a low kick.
Dimitrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dimitrov tries to bum rush Ringnes with a series of wild strikes but Ringnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crunch! Ringnes slams his shin into Dimitrov's torso.#CL#
Ringnes pushes Dimitrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dimitrov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Ringnes misses with some punches.
Ringnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimitrov lands with a light punch inside.
Dimitrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Dimitrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ringnes tries to clinch up.
Ringnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Dimitrov circles away.
Dimitrov throws a right and a left that Ringnes avoids nicely.
Ringnes tries to counter by clinching up but Dimitrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Dimitrov misses with a few strikes there.
Ringnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Ringnes moves into the clinch.
Ringnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards.
Dimitrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ringnes lands a shoulder strike.
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Ringnes as the two fighters clinch.
Ringnes lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ringnes .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Ringnes . #T2##BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot.
Dimitrov throws a head kick that misses.
Dimitrov is looking to clinch but Ringnes is avoiding it. #CL#
Ringnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ringnes lands an uppercut.
Ringnes lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Ringnes .
Dimitrov is trying to force a seperation but Ringnes has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Ringnes - that landed with a thud.
Dimitrov looks winded!
Dimitrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ringnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Ringnes .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left hand lands to the body for Ringnes .
Ringnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ringnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ringnes lands a shoulder strike.
Dimitrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Daniel Dimitrov should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dimitrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ringnes .
Ringnes checks a leg kick.
Ringnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dimitrov manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Ringnes moves into range and clinches up with Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ringnes .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitrov.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Ringnes . #BC#
Ringnes breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Ringnes instigates a clinch.
Ringnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
Ringnes working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dimitrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ringnes .
Dimitrov misses with a combination #CL#
and Ringnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ringnes .
Ringnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arild Ringnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ringnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes . #T1#
Ringnes digs a right hand into Dimitrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitrov's gas tank.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov tries to throw a body punch but Ringnes avoids it by throwing Dimitrov back against the ropes.
Ringnes pushes Dimitrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Ringnes .
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head.
Ringnes can't find room to land a body shot as Dimitrov controls the action. #BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ringnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ringnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dimitrov.
Ringnes is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Dimitrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Ringnes forces Dimitrov back against the ropes and clinches.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ringnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Ringnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ringnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Dimitrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ringnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dimitrov misses with a double jab #CL#
and Ringnes counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Ringnes has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov tries to break free but Ringnes pushes him back against the ropes.
Dimitrov misses with a punch on the inside.
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 blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Ringnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ringnes tries to throw a body punch but Dimitrov avoids it by throwing Ringnes back against the ropes.
Ringnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dimitrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Ringnes gets an underhook and turns Dimitrov into the ropes.
Dimitrov lands a right hand.
Dimitrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Ringnes gets an underhook and turns Dimitrov into the ropes.
Good body shot from Ringnes .
Ringnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands.
Ringnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arild Ringnes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ringnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Ringnes catches Dimitrov right on the button with a cross.
Dimitrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ringnes .
Dimitrov misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimitrov misses the target.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ringnes rushes Dimitrov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dimitrov misses with the head strike.
Dimitrov lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Dimitrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dimitrov throws an elbow but it misses.
Dimitrov working aggressively here.
Ringnes lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes digs a right hand into Dimitrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitrov's gas tank.
Ringnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.#BC2#
Dimitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dimitrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ringnes .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Ringnes .
Dimitrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ringnes .#T1##CL#
Ringnes has managed to clinch.
You can see that Dimitrov has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ringnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes cracks Dimitrov with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Dimitrov 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! Dimitrov wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arild Ringnes !
After the big win, Arild Ringnes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AKF 65
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Doomclaw throws a shot from downtown. Dimitrov moves away and avoids it.
Doomclaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov throws a series of punches but Doomclaw avoids them all with ease.
Dimitrov misses with a two punch combination.
Doomclaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Doomclaw.
Dimitrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doomclaw connects with a jab.
Doomclaw has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dimitrov is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Dimitrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doomclaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Dimitrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doomclaw lands a lovely overhand right.
Dimitrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Doomclaw throws out a counter right but Dimitrov avoids it with no problem.
Dimitrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomclaw manages to avoid it.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomclaw scores with a jab.
Doomclaw lands with a straight right. Dimitrov didn't see that one coming.
Doomclaw lands with an overhand left.
Doomclaw avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Dimitrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Doomclaw blocks the leg kick.
Doomclaw stuns Dimitrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dimitrov throws a sloppy head kick and Doomclaw moves out of range easily.
Doomclaw is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Dimitrov has managed to clinch.
Doomclaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doomclaw landing knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Dimitrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Doomclaw fails to land.
Dimitrov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimitrov.
Doomclaw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimitrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Doomclaw looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doomclaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dimitrov's head backwards.
Dimitrov misses with the combination.
Doomclaw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Doomclaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doomclaw.
Doomclaw avoids a kick to the body.
Doomclaw blocks a head kick by Dimitrov. #T2#
Doomclaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dimitrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Doomclaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
Doomclaw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimitrov in his tracks. #ROC2#Dimitrov is rocked!
Doomclaw circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dimitrov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Doomclaw wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grivnindal Doomclaw!

Event: AKF FN | Tharrier vs. Dimitrov
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Dimitrov wants to clinch.
Tharrier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dimitrov.
Tharrier staying out of range there.
Dimitrov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.#CL#
Tharrier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Dimitrov prevents a body shot from Tharrier.
Dimitrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier can't find room to land a body shot as Dimitrov controls the action.
Dimitrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dimitrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dimitrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head.
Dimitrov 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Dimitrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tharrier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimitrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands.
Dimitrov prevents a body shot from Tharrier.
Dimitrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch.
Dimitrov tries to land a body kick
and Dimitrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov misses the shot to the body.
Dimitrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Tharrier misses its target.
Tharrier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimitrov's head.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dillo's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick but Tharrier checks it.
Tharrier keeps the fight on the outside.
Dimitrov throws a combination that misses
and Tharrier counters with a nice uppercut.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimitrov throws a push kick but Tharrier slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Tharrier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dimitrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tharrier connects with a body shot that sends Dimitrov's belly button to the back.
Dimitrov looks winded!
No joy there for Dimitrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Tharrier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
Dimitrov walks into a big right hand from Tharrier and goes down! The referee sends Tharrier to a neutral corner as Dimitrov gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#CUT#That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
Dimitrov swinging wildly here.
It looked like Tharrier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Dimitrov gets tackled into the ropes by Tharrier. Tharrier maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tharrier.
Dimitrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch.
Dimitrov tries to clinch but Tharrier is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Tharrier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tharrier throws an overhand right that lands on Dimitrov's shoulder, as Dimitrov tries to avoid the shot.
Dimitrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dimitrov leaves his chin hanging out and Tharrier seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dimitrov crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

Event: AKF FN | Dimitrov vs. Quick
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Dimitrov thows a leg kick but Quick checks it
and Quick counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov slips a straight right by Quick.
Dimitrov swinging wildly here.
Quick tries a quick counter leg kick but Dimitrov is wise to it.
Dimitrov closes the distance but Quick moves to the side
and Quick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dimitrov 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 Quick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dimitrov lands a head shot.
Quick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dimitrov on the side of the head. #CL#
Dimitrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Quick blocks the elbow strike.
Dimitrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Quick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimitrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Dimitrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quick looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Dimitrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Quick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dimitrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Quick scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Dimitrov to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Quick away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Dimitrov got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC2#Dimitrov is rocked!#CUT2#Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quick ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Dimitrov out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dru Quick!
A very excited looking Dru Quick 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: AKF 56 | Akira vs. RooMan
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Dimitrov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Dimitrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waldron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dimitrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dimitrov misses with a two punch combination.
As Dimitrov backs away, Waldron returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Waldron gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Waldron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Waldron working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Waldron creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dimitrov lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Dimitrov manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Waldron.
Dimitrov misses with the combination.
Dimitrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimitrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Waldron clinches up against the ropes.
Dimitrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Waldron won't allow it.
Dimitrov 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.
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dimitrov.
Waldron is breathing heavily.#T1#
Waldron scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch.
Dimitrov swinging wildly here.
Waldron was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Left hook, right uppercut from Waldron. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.#KD2#
Dimitrov lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Waldron goes down! The ref sends Dimitrov to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Waldron is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT2#Johnny Waldron's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitrov closes the distance and catches Waldron with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Waldron is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Waldron is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Waldron is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Dimitrov takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
A very excited looking Daniel Dimitrov 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: AKF 55 | Durand vs. Redfist
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Dimitrov avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego fakes the leg kick and cracks Dimitrov in the body.
Dimitrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Good leg kick by Diego.
Dimitrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dimitrov throws a combination that misses
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego with a nice cross.#CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimitrov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch.
Diego pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Dimitrov 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.
Dimitrov tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands. #T1#
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego working aggressively here.
Dimitrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Draughn Diego has been cut.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Diego.
Dimitrov lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Dimitrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego slips a straight right by Dimitrov.
Diego was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dimitrov 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.
Dimitrov misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Dimitrov tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimitrov is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Dimitrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dimitrov or not.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Dimitrov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Dimitrov looks winded!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dimitrov is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego is working Dimitrov over against the ropes.
Dimitrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimitrov working hard to break the clinch.
Dimitrov prevents a body shot from Diego.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dimitrov obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Dimitrov's head. #ROC#Dimitrov is rocked!
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Dimitrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego cracks Dimitrov with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Dimitrov 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! Dimitrov wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Draughn Diego!
Draughn Diego made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '(Mark Hunt voice)Iï¿½d like to say first off thank you to my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.. Yeah I wanted to knock him out, no patty cake bullsheet for me mate. Good opponent tho, props to him, thereï¿½s just not many people who can handle me mate.'.

Event: AKF 53 | Obama vs. Dimitrov
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Dimitrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dimitrov throws a head kick but Obama moves out of range.
Dimitrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dimitrov throws an off balance right hand
and Obama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Obama blocks the leg kick.
Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dimitrov misses with a left hand
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Dimitrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot lands for Obama.
A jab from Dimitrov finds it's way through Obama's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Dimitrov clips Obama 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 Obama a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC2#Obama is rocked!
Obama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dimitrov throws a front kick aimed at Obama's knee but Obama avoids it well.
Dimitrov misses with the body kick
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Dimitrov avoids the head kick by Obama.
Obama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dimitrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Obama off the ropes and back into range.
Oh Obama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Dimitrov throws a sloppy head kick and Obama moves out of range easily.
Obama seems to have got his legs back now.
Obama scores with a kick to the body.
Obama throws a shot to the body.
Dimitrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obama.
Dimitrov avoids the body shot from Obama.
Obama avoids the head kick by Dimitrov.
Obama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dimitrov will feel that in the morning.
Dimitrov looks winded!
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitrov tries to land a body kick
and Obama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimitrov thinking.
Dimitrov takes one to the chin there.
Obama connects with a quick right hand that sends Dimitrov 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 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Tom Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 50 | Turner vs. Scorpion
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Bandichoo throws the kick towards the body but Dimitrov avoids it.
Bandichoo throws out a loose jab but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov tries to clinch up
and Bandichoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Bandichoo blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Dimitrov misses
and Bandichoo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimitrov thinking.
Bandichoo throws the left hand but Dimitrov avoids the punch easily.
Dimitrov throws a nice looking combination but Bandichoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bandichoo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Dimitrov blocks the low kick.
Dimitrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Dimitrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dimitrov misses with a wild combination.
Bandichoo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bandichoo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bandichoo 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.
Dimitrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Dimitrov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandichoo misses with a looping left.
Bandichoo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dimitrov misses the body punch
and Bandichoo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimitrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Dimitrov slips under a jab.
Dimitrov looks to land a right hand but Bandichoo moved out of range.
Bandichoo loads up on a big right hand but Dimitrov slips the punch.
Bandichoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandichoo moves away.
Bandichoo staying out of range there.
Bandichoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Dimitrov connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Taz Bandichoo has been cut.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov feints and then cracks Bandichoo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandichoo down.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick that misses.
Dimitrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dimitrov throws a jab when Bandichoo was well out of range.
Bandichoo lands a right hook to the body.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandichoo connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimitrov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Dimitrov scores with a body shot.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left lands for Dimitrov.
Bandichoo takes one to the side of the head.
Bandichoo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandichoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick. #KD#
Bandichoo walks into a big right hand from Dimitrov and goes down! The referee sends Dimitrov to a neutral corner as Bandichoo gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Bandichoo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bandichoo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandichoo looks winded!
Bandichoo leaves his chin hanging out and Dimitrov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bandichoo crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov 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: AKF 46 | Akira vs. Morrison
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Dimitrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov cracks Upchurch with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Brian Upchurch has been cut.#CL#
Dimitrov clinches up against the ropes.
Dimitrov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Dimitrov misses with a body punch.
Dimitrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Upchurch connects with a knee to the head.
Dimitrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Upchurch blocks it with crossed arms.
Dimitrov can't break the clinch.
Upchurch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dimitrov blocking some punches.
Dimitrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimitrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Upchurch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dimitrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dimitrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Upchurch.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Dimitrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimitrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dimitrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Upchurch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dimitrov looks to land a combination but Upchurch avoids it well. #T1#
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Upchurch moves away.
Upchurch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dimitrov throws a looping overhand right but Upchurch ducks down to avoid it.
Upchurch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Upchurch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Dimitrov instigates a clinch.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow.
Dimitrov is trying to push Upchurch away but Upchurch has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Upchurch has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
Upchurch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Upchurch obliges.
Upchurch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Upchurch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
Upchurch 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.
A nice left hand lands by Upchurch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Upchurch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimitrovs head.
Upchurch working Dimitrov over with knees to the body.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.
Upchurch working Dimitrov over with knees to the body.
Upchurch lands a shoulder strike.
Upchurch is leaning against Dimitrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Upchurch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Upchurch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dimitrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Upchurch.
Upchurch struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands.
Upchurch lands with a right to the head.
Upchurch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Upchurch pushes Dimitrov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Upchurch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Upchurch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Upchurch lands an elbow that stopped Dimitrov in his tracks for a moment.
Upchurch blocks an elbow strike from Dimitrov.
Our sources have told us that Dimitrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Upchurch lands an uppercut.
Upchurch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Upchurch lands an elbow inside that Dimitrov shrugs off. #CUT2#Daniel Dimitrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dimitrov can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimitrov wants to break free but Upchurch has control. #BC#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch.
Upchurch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dimitrov with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Upchurch moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Upchurch dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Upchurch catches Dimitrov napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Dimitrov crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Upchurch raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Upchurch!
After winning the bout, Brian Upchurch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF 40 | Dimitrov vs. Tchusuk
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Tchusuk throws a looping overhand right but Dimitrov ducks down to avoid it.
Dimitrov scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Dimitrov lands a front kick.#KD#
Dimitrov scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Tchusuk 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimitrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimitrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dimitrov.
A leg kick checked by Tchusuk.#CL#
Dimitrov forces Tchusuk back against the ropes and clinches.
Tchusuk is leaning against Dimitrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tchusuk connects with a knee to the head.
Dimitrov is trying to break the clinch but Tchusuk is controlling him.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Dimitrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tchusuk avoids a wild elbow strike from Dimitrov.
Our sources have told us that Dimitrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Nice elbow from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov can't break the clinch.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
Tchusuk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards.
Tchusuk keeps control of Dimitrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head.
Tchusuk blocks an elbow strike from Dimitrov. #BC#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tchusuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dimitrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Dimitrov closes the distance and clinches.
Tchusuk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tchusuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dimitrov throws an elbow but misses.
Tchusuk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimitrov blocking some punches.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Dimitrov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tchusuk's brow. #T2##BC#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dimitrov misses with a double jab.
Tchusuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dimitrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dimitrov ducks under a wild hook from Tchusuk.
Dimitrov misses with a few strikes there.
Dimitrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#That has opened up Kenny Tchusuk's cut even more.
Dimitrov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dimitrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Tchusuk throws a counter combo.
Dimitrov takes a swing at Tchusuk's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Dimitrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dimitrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tchusuk loads up on a big right hand but Dimitrov slips the punch.
Dimitrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tchusuk throws a lazy right hand but Dimitrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimitrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick lands for Dimitrov.
Dimitrov plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Tchusuk to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Tchusuk just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov 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: AKF 36 | Beukeboom vs. Fischer
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Ringnes misses. #CL#
Dimitrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ringnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Dimitrov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Ringnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ringnes misses with a few strikes there.
Dimitrov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dimitrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ringnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dimitrov throws a push kick but Ringnes slaps the foot to one side.
Dimitrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dimitrov checks the leg kick.
Ringnes tried to score with a low kick but Dimitrov checks it.
Dimitrov thuds a left hand into Ringnes 's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ringnes .
Ringnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimitrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ringnes .
Dimitrov throws a shot from downtown. Ringnes moves away and avoids it.
Ringnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ringnes moves out of range of the body kick from Dimitrov. #T1#
Ringnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dimitrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ringnes 's head.
Dimitrov scores with a punch to the head.
Dimitrov misses with a hook.
Dimitrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ringnes circles away.
Ringnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dimitrov keeps Ringnes at a distance using the push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimitrov. Ringnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimitrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dimitrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ringnes .
Ringnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov is looking to clinch.
Dimitrov swinging wildly here.
Ringnes slips under a jab.
Dimitrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ringnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with a two punch combination.
Ringnes tries a quick counter leg kick but Dimitrov is wise to it.
Dimitrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ringnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dimitrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ringnes circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Donk. Ringnes catches Dimitrov right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimitrov misses the target.
Dimitrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dimitrov lands a nice shot that snaps Ringnes 's head back.
Dimitrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ringnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dimitrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ringnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ringnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dimitrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ringnes takes one on the button.
Dimitrov looks to land a right hand but Ringnes moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimitrov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ringnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Dimitrov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Dimitrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dimitrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Dimitrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Dimitrov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dimitrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ringnes .
Ringnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dimitrov works the jab nicely.
Daniel Dimitrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ringnes ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
Nice defenses there by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov throws a series of punches but Ringnes moves out of range.
Dimitrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ringnes manages to avoid it.
Dimitrov misses with a wild combination.
Ringnes loads up on a big right hand but Dimitrov slips the punch.
Dimitrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ringnes can do to turn this around?
Dimitrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Ringnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ringnes throws a leg kick but Dimitrov checks it.
Dimitrov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ringnes rushes Dimitrov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Ringnes manages to break the clinch.
Ringnes lands a leg kick that knocks Dimitrov off balance momentarily.
Ringnes misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dimitrov.
Ringnes thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Dimitrov blocks a head kick by Ringnes .
Dimitrov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ringnes 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.
Daniel Dimitrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dimitrov tries to land a leg kick but Ringnes saw it coming and moves away.
Dimitrov throws a lazy right hand but Ringnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Dimitrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ringnes has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimitrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ringnes avoids the elbow strike from Dimitrov, against the ropes. #BC2#
Ringnes 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimitrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ringnes .
Ringnes throws a combination that misses
and Dimitrov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ringnes really felt that one!
Dimitrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimitrov wants to clinch.
Ringnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Dimitrov throws a body kick that misses.
Dimitrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dimitrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dimitrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dimitrov.#CUT#It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov thuds his shin into the meat of Ringnes 's side.
Nice straight punches there by Dimitrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dimitrov.
A big left from Ringnes misses. #KD#
Ringnes walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Dimitrov rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Ringnes has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#Ringnes is rocked!
Ringnes throws out a leg kick but Dimitrov moves out of range and Ringnes only half commits.
Ringnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Dimitrov drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Ringnes onto his butt! Ringnes pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Ringnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Dimitrov finish him?
Dimitrov connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ringnes out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Dimitrov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AKF 32 | Dimitrov vs. Durand 2
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Dimitrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durand.
Dimitrov throws a combination that misses
and Durand finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Durand lands a slapping body shot.
Dimitrov throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Dimitrov moves out of range easily.
Dimitrov wants to clinch.
Dimitrov throws a right and a left that Durand avoids nicely.
Durand lands with a good body shot.
Dimitrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand.
Dimitrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot.
Dimitrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dimitrov fakes the leg kick and cracks Durand in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Durand moves into the clinch successfully.
Durand tries to throw a body punch but Dimitrov avoids it by throwing Durand back against the ropes. #T1#
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimitrov is trying to break the clinch but Durand has him pressed against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Dimitrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dimitrov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand gets through Dimitrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Dimitrov avoids the damage to the body.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Dimitrov is blocking nicely.
Durand throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head.
Durand keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dimitrov's efforts to push away.
Dimitrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Dimitrov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Dimitrov tries to break the clinch but Durand is controlling the position. #T2#
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Dimitrov is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand throws a jab when Dimitrov was well out of range.
Dimitrov throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov misses with a head kick.
Durand takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dimitrov throws a series of punches but Durand moves out of range.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks Dimitrov in the body.
Dimitrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dimitrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durand circles away quickly and effectively.
Durand cracks Dimitrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dimitrov is looking to clinch but Durand is avoiding it.
Dimitrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dimitrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dimitrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Durand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Durand cracks Dimitrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dimitrov swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with an outside leg kick.
Durand has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dimitrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dimitrov with a nice calf kick.
Durand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dimitrov under the eye.
Dimitrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Dimitrov rushes Durand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand tries to work over Dimitrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Durand.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand scores with a shoulder strike.
Dimitrov has had enough of the clinch but Durand keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Durand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durand scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dimitrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dimitrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Durand misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Durand throws a push kick but Dimitrov slaps the foot to one side.
Dimitrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Dimitrov's head.
Dimitrov is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
Durand stuns Dimitrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durand looks for the body kick but Dimitrov saw that one coming.
Dimitrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dimitrov wants to clinch.
Durand only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov is looking to counter punch.
Durand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Durand finds it's way through Dimitrov's defenses.
Dimitrov tries to clinch there but Durand circles away.
Durand on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dimitrov. Dimitrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dimitrov looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Dimitrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durand.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand lands a really nice looking cross but Dimitrov seems unphased.
Dimitrov tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimitrov walks into a jab.
Dimitrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Dimitrov's head. #T1##CL2#
Durand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimitrov, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dimitrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand tries a quick counter leg kick but Dimitrov is wise to it.
Dimitrov throws a head kick that misses.
Dimitrov throws a head kick that misses.
Durand circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Durand lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dimitrov doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick by Dimitrov misses
and Durand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dimitrov tries to clinch but Durand is having none of it.
Durand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durand lands a right hook to the body.
Dimitrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dimitrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimitrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimitrov's head.
Durand connects with a single shot there.
Nice body kick from Durand.
Durand cracks Dimitrov with a good jab.
Dimitrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dimitrov misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimitrov thinking.
Dimitrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand. #CL2#
Durand instigates a clinch.
Dimitrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dimitrov managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Dimitrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durand misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Dimitrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durand has him pressed against the ropes.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Dimitrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dimitrov!
Durand blocks the body kick.
Durand follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dimitrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov lands a nice shot that snaps Durand's head back.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dimitrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimitrov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
Durand staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Dimitrov misses. #T4#
Dimitrov misses with a low kick.
Dimitrov swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimitrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Dimitrov clinches up against the ropes.
Durand lands with a right to the head.
Dimitrov is trying to break free.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Dimitrov blocks it. #BC#
Dimitrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimitrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durand scores with a jab. Dimitrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dimitrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durand lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dimitrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Durand drives through and clinches with Dimitrov against the ropes.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dimitrov avoids the head kick by Durand.
Dimitrov moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand scores with a hook.
Dimitrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Dimitrov gets a clinch.
Durand misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dimitrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dimitrov misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov throws a combination that misses
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dimitrov throws a big shot that misses.
Durand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Durand gets a clinch.
Jacques Durand seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitrov wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Durand throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand misses with an elbow over the top.
Durand throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dimitrov working hard to break the clinch.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Durand.
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Dimitrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Durand on the inside.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Durand. Beautiful body shot.
Durand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Durand. #T2#
Durand stuns Dimitrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dimitrov wants to clinch.
Durand scores with a jab to the head.
Dimitrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Durand.
Dimitrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dimitrov wants to slow Durand down by chopping away at his legs.
Durand works Dimitrov's body with a nice hook.
Durand tests Dimitrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Dimitrov is rocked!
Dimitrov drops his hands momentarily and Durand needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Dimitrov just on the top of the head. Dimitrov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Dimitrov - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Durand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKF 29 | Durand vs. Dimitrov
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1##CL#
Durand pushes Dimitrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Dimitrov avoids the damage to the body.
Dimitrov avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Dimitrov blocks it.
Dimitrov has had enough of the clinch but Durand keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand blocks a head kick by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimitrov misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dimitrov misses with a few strikes there.
Dimitrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
Durand throwing a counter right hand but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Dimitrov misses with a combination
and Durand counters with a body kick that stops Dimitrov in his tracks momentarily.
Durand lands a lovely overhand right.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Durand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dimitrov's head backwards.#T1#
Durand fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durand moves out of range as Dimitrov strikes.
Dimitrov throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand avoids the head kick by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov throws a right hand that Durand ducks under and follows up with a left that Durand also avoids with ease.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimitrov. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Dimitrov down.
Dimitrov misses with a looping right.
Dimitrov throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
Dimitrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Durand circles away.
Dimitrov misses with a head kick.
Dimitrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dimitrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Dimitrov throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
A nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimitrov tries to clinch up.
Dimitrov misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dimitrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with a double jab
and Durand counters with a left to the body.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimitrov scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Durand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dimitrov.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.#CL#
Dimitrov tries to keep at a distance but Durand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durand throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Dimitrov is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Durand - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dimitrov's face.
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand misses with an elbow over the top.
Durand working aggressively here.
Durand lands a right hand.
Dimitrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durand tries to throw a body punch but Dimitrov avoids it by throwing Durand back against the ropes.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimitrov's elbow.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dimitrov has Durand pressed against the ropes, preventing Durand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dimitrov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Durand working Dimitrov over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Dimitrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Durand rushes Dimitrov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Durand working aggressively here.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dimitrov avoids it.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimitrov's head.
Dimitrov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dimitrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #KD2#
Dimitrov staggers Durand with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Durand 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!
A low kick from Dimitrov misses
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Dimitrov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dimitrov staggers Durand with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Durand 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! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Dimitrov is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Daniel Dimitrov 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: AKF 27 | Zy vs. Rram
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1##KD#
Dimitrov scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Valentine 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.
Dimitrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valentine.
Nice body kick from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valentine circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Dimitrov moved out of range.
Dimitrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dimitrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Dimitrov does no damage.
A nice side step and Valentine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dimitrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentine dodges the punch combination from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov with a hook.
Dimitrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentine is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
OH! Valentine has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Dimitrov smells blood and charges in for the finish! Dimitrov unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Valentine sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Dimitrov!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Dimitrov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Remy Valentine was interviewed post fight and said 'I am going to get with my team and rethink a few thinks.'.

Event: AKF 22 | Turner vs. Zy
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Erikson tests Dimitrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimitrov moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dimitrov! But no joy.
Dimitrov wants to slow Erikson down by chopping away at his legs.
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Erikson counters with a good low kick that Dimitrov was not able to check.
Erikson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Good work by Erikson as he checks the leg kick.
Dimitrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Erikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Dimitrov moved out of range.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Dimitrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimitrov throws out the jab.
Dimitrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dimitrov. Erikson shrugs it off though.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Dimitrov knocks Erikson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AKF 16 | Cobb vs. Robbins
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Dimitrov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier tries a low kick but Dimitrov avoids it.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dimitrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimitrov. That did some damage!
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimitrov is just out of range.
Tharrier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitrov throws out a counter right but Tharrier avoids it with no problem.
Tharrier throws a low kick, looking for Dimitrov's leg but Dimitrov calmly moves out of range.
Dimitrov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tharrier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Dimitrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimitrov lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov digs a good hook to Tharrier's body.
Dimitrov defending well as Tharrier loads up on a big left hand.
Dimitrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dimitrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dimitrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Tharrier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimitrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tharrier. #T1#
Dimitrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tharrier misses with a body shot.
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimitrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dimitrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tharrier on the side of the head.
Dimitrov lands a body shot.
Tharrier misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Dimitrov closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Tharrier crashing to the mat! Tharrier 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#Tharrier is rocked!
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Dimitrov counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Dimitrov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AKF 12 | Duanesboy vs. Rram
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Dimitrov misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Dimitrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov lunges at Dimitrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dimitrov's hand. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dimitrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Dimitrov's ribs.
Dimitrov slips under a jab.
Dimitrov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Magomedov jabs Dimitrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitrov swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
It looked like Magomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dimitrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dimitrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Dimitrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Dimitrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dimitrov throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Dimitrov walks into a big right hand from Magomedov and goes down! The referee sends Magomedov to a neutral corner as Dimitrov gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#CL#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Dimitrov up against the ropes.
Magomedov creates a bit of distance and cracks Dimitrov with a big uppercut! Dimitrov goes down! The referee pushes Magomedov away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Dimitrov make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Magomedov takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: Ambush 9
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Dimitrov throws a series of strikes that have Zaitsev backpedaling.
Zaitsev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaitsev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dimitrov is out of range. #KD2#
Dimitrov scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Zaitsev 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Zaitsev swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Dimitrov counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Zaitsev onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Zaitsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimitrov is just out of range.
Dimitrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaitsev ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev throws a shot from downtown. Dimitrov moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Dimitrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zaitsev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaitsev tries to land a front kick but Dimitrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dimitrov throws a counter combo.
Zaitsev walks into a straight right hand from Dimitrov.
Nice defenses there by Dimitrov.
Zaitsev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimitrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaitsev throws a low kick but Dimitrov moves out of range easily. #T1#
Dimitrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaitsev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Dimitrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Dimitrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Zaitsev.
Dimitrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zaitsev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimitrov thinking.
Nice body kick from Zaitsev.
Dimitrov looks winded!
Zaitsev throws a head kick but Dimitrov moves out of range.
Zaitsev connects with a body shot that sends Dimitrov's belly button to the back.
Zaitsev is looking to slow Dimitrov down with leg kicks.
Zaitsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Zaitsev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaitsev throws a hook but Dimitrov blocks it.
Dimitrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaitsev backs up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaitsev misses with a wild body shot.
Dimitrov slips a jab from Zaitsev.#T2#
Zaitsev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaitsev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dimitrov lands with a right hand.
Dimitrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaitsev doesn't seem bothered though.
Dimitrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daniel Dimitrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimitrov slips under a jab from Zaitsev.
Dimitrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zaitsev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaitsev get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Zaitsev stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Dimitrov runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov 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: SYN K1 6/25
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1#
Bobby throws a head kick that misses.
Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobby.
A big left from Bobby misses.
A little jabbing left from Dimitrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bobby throws a lazy uppercut
and Dimitrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Bobby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Bobby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bobby tries to clinch but Dimitrov moves out of range.
Dimitrov misses with a wild combination.
Dimitrov 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.
Dimitrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bobby lands with an uppercut that bounces Dimitrov off the ropes and back into range.
Dimitrov punishes Bobby's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Big Bobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobby throws a series of punches but Dimitrov moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Bobby pushes Dimitrov up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Big Bobby has been cut.
Dimitrov misses with a double jab
and Bobby counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bobby moves away.
Bobby jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A combination from Bobby does no damage.
Bobby cracks Dimitrov with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Dimitrov 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 Dimitrov is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Dimitrov could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Big Bobby!
A victorious Big Bobby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN K1 6/11
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
Dimitrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Dimitrov moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Erikson 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.
Sloppy strikes from Dimitrov. Those never looked like landing.
Dimitrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Erikson misses.
Dimitrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Erikson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dimitrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson.
Erikson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dimitrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erikson tries to clinch up
and Dimitrov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dimitrov on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Erikson scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Erikson misses.
Dimitrov is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Dimitrov forces Erikson back against the ropes and clinches.#T1#
Dimitrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson. Dimitrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson scoring well with a low kick there.
Erikson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dimitrov.
Erikson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dimitrov. Dimitrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Erikson.
Erikson tries to land a body kick
and Dimitrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimitrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dimitrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erikson at a distance.
Dimitrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Erikson counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Dimitrov closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Erikson crashing to the mat! Erikson 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!#CUT#It looks like Jon Erikson has been cut.
Dimitrov throws a series of punches but Erikson avoids them all with ease.
Erikson thuds a left hand into Dimitrov's body.#T2#
Dimitrov catches Erikson napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Erikson crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Dimitrov raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Dimitrov!
A less than humble Daniel Dimitrov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SYN K1 5/28
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Greenburg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Chester Greenburg has been cut.
Dimitrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greenburg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Greenburg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Greenburg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimitrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenburg misses with an uppercut
and Dimitrov counters with a nice body shot.
Greenburg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenburg throws the left hand but Dimitrov avoids the punch easily.
Dimitrov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 in the buildup to the fight.
Greenburg throws a lazy right hand but Dimitrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimitrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Dimitrov clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch.
Greenburg with the inside leg kick.
Dimitrov throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Dimitrov clips Greenburg 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 Greenburg a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greenburg scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.#KD#
Dimitrov scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Greenburg 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.#CUT#That has opened up Chester Greenburg's cut even more.#T1#
No joy there for Dimitrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greenburg catches Dimitrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greenburg slips a jab and a cross from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov catches Greenburg napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Greenburg crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Dimitrov raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Dimitrov!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Dimitrov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021

203 cm
37 yrs
250 lbs

190 cm
37 yrs
285 lbs

Dimitrov

Meat Boy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Dimitrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Super Meat Boy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Meat Boy closes the distance and pushes Dimitrov back into the cage.#TD#
Dimitrov jumps into guard, dragging Meat Boy to the mat.
Dimitrov controlling Meat Boy's posture.
Meat Boy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Meat Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Dimitrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meat Boy content to stall in guard here.
Dimitrov controls Meat Boy momentarily but Meat Boy frees himself. #T1#
Meat Boy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dimitrov holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Meat Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dimitrov is retaining full guard.
Dimitrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dimitrov is trying to control the position but Meat Boy postures up.
Dimitrov seems keen to control Meat Boy's posture.
Dimitrov is looking to sweep but instead, Meat Boy has passed into half guard. #T3#
Dimitrov wants to improve his position but Meat Boy is controlling well.
Meat Boy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Meat Boy wants to pass to mount but Dimitrov is defending the position. #T4#
Dimitrov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dimitrov tries to roll over but Meat Boy keeps him under control.#T5#
Dimitrov trying to hold on to Meat Boy's head to control him but Meat Boy postures up.
Meat Boy prevents Dimitrov from improving his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Meat Boy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dimitrov is looking to control Meat Boy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dimitrov avoid being mounted?#T6#
Dimitrov won't allow Meat Boy to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimitrov is looking to improve his position.
Dimitrov is trying to control but Meat Boy passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dimitrov (0) vs (3) Meat Boy#T7#
Dimitrov tries to bench press Meat Boy off him but Meat Boy keeps the position.
Meat Boy controls the position.
Meat Boy working away.
Dimitrov is looking to reverse the position.
Meat Boy just content to control the position. #T8#
Dimitrov is trying to improve his position.
Dimitrov wants to control but Meat Boy postures up.
Dimitrov trying to remain calm as Meat Boy controls from the top position.
Dimitrov is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Dimitrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Dimitrov is trying to improve his position.
Meat Boy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dimitrov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dimitrov is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Dimitrov is working hard here to advance position.
Meat Boy taking a breather here.
Dimitrov can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Dimitrov tries to buck Meat Boy off but Meat Boy is having none of it.
Dimitrov struggling a bit here.
Dimitrov is looking for a sweep.
Meat Boy controlling from side mount. #T12#
Dimitrov is trying to control Meat Boy's posture but Meat Boy avoids it. #T13#
Meat Boy controlling from side mount.
Dimitrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meat Boy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Meat Boy taking a breather here.
Dimitrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Dimitrov trying to remain calm as Meat Boy controls from the top position.
Meat Boy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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And that's the end of the fight!
Meat Boy wins on points by 3 to 0.
Super Meat Boy 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: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021

192 cm
38 yrs
210 lbs

203 cm
37 yrs
250 lbs

McGuire

Dimitrov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; James McGuire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Dimitrov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dimitrov has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch. #TD#
McGuire jumps into guard, dragging Dimitrov to the mat. #SUB#
Dimitrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dimitrov has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dimitrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dimitrov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dimitrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Dimitrov is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dimitrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
McGuire isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dimitrov stacks McGuire on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dimitrov!
Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (0) vs (3) Dimitrov
McGuire tries to bench press Dimitrov off him but Dimitrov keeps the position.
McGuire is trying to control Dimitrov's posture but Dimitrov avoids it.
Dimitrov is staying tight to McGuire's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McGuire is not content to let Dimitrov control the position. #T2#
McGuire is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
McGuire is working hard here to advance position.
Dimitrov controls the position.
McGuire tries to buck Dimitrov off but Dimitrov is having none of it.#T4#
McGuire manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McGuire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dimitrov pulls his head out easily.
McGuire trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dimitrov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (0) vs (6) Dimitrov
McGuire slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T5#
Dimitrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGuire is refusing to be controlled, as Dimitrov sits in half guard. #SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
McGuire trying to get back to full guard but Dimitrov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (0) vs (9) Dimitrov
McGuire really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dimitrov manages to capitalize on a mistake by McGuire to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: McGuire (0) vs (12) Dimitrov
McGuire breaks Dimitrov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (12) Dimitrov
Dimitrov keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB#
McGuire drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dimitrov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGuire has Dimitrov in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (14) Dimitrov#SUB#
McGuire working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dimitrov has passed into half guard!
Dimitrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGuire wants to improve his position but Dimitrov is controlling well. #T8##SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
Dimitrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
McGuire tries to get to full guard but Dimitrov has control of the leg.
McGuire moves into full guard.
Dimitrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dimitrov defends it easily.
McGuire being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Dimitrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dimitrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Dimitrov tries to pass. #T11##SUB#
McGuire throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dimitrov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (2) vs (17) Dimitrov
Dimitrov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McGuire is trying to improve his position.#T12#
McGuire sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuire is looking to control Dimitrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuire avoid being mounted?#SUB#
McGuire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dimitrov pulls his head out easily. #T13#
Dimitrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGuire won't allow Dimitrov to pass to mount.
Well, if Dimitrov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Dimitrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGuire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dimitrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.
Dimitrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitrov wins on points by 17 to 2.
A very excited looking Daniel Dimitrov 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: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021

203 cm
37 yrs
250 lbs

199 cm
37 yrs
206 lbs

Dimitrov

Akumba

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Dimitrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mako Akumba!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Akumba clinches with his opponent.
Dimitrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akumba is defending well.#TD2#
Akumba pulls Dimitrov into guard.
Dimitrov stays in close to Akumba's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akumba holds on and takes a little breather.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Akumba has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dimitrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akumba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Dimitrov is stalling in the full guard.
Akumba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dimitrov looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Akumba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dimitrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Akumba is trying to keep Dimitrov in close. #T3#
Akumba trying to control the position here.
Dimitrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akumba is keeping the position for now.
Akumba pulls Dimitrov in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Dimitrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akumba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dimitrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dimitrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Akumba is retaining full guard.
Dimitrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Akumba trying to control the position.
Akumba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dimitrov is one step ahead there.
Dimitrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Akumba controlling Dimitrov's posture. #T6#
Akumba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dimitrov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T7#
Dimitrov prevents Akumba from improving his position.
Dimitrov slows the pace down in half guard.
Akumba is looking to improve his position. #T8#
Akumba keeping hold of Dimitrov's head, controlling as best he can.
Dimitrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Dimitrov prevents Akumba from improving his position.
Dimitrov controlling the action here.
Dimitrov is thwarting Akumba's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Akumba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimitrov is thwarting Akumba's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dimitrov in particular looking to stall.
Akumba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dimitrov is working away from the top position though.
Akumba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dimitrov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akumba is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Dimitrov controlling the action here.
Akumba controlling the position for now.#T13#
Akumba tries to get to full guard but Dimitrov has control of the leg.
Akumba manages to get to full guard.
Akumba wants to sweep here but Dimitrov controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Akumba pulls Dimitrov in close to prevent any damage.
Dimitrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Akumba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimitrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dimitrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Dimitrov is heads and Akumba is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Dimitrov takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Daniel Dimitrov 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: SYN K-11
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Dimitrov scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Chester Greenburg has been cut.
Dimitrov lands with a right hand.
Dimitrov lands a jab.
Greenburg throws an off balance right hand
and Dimitrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Dimitrov throws out a head kick that Greenburg doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Greenburg crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Greenburg's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT#That has opened up Chester Greenburg's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenburg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov looks to land a combination but Greenburg avoids it well.
Dimitrov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 in the buildup to the fight.
Greenburg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitrov.
Greenburg just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDimitrov.
Greenburg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dimitrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick by Dimitrov misses
and Greenburg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Greenburg. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greenburg throws a body shot but no joy.
Greenburg lands a right hook to the body.
Dimitrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dimitrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greenburg throws a jab when Dimitrov was well out of range.
Greenburg throws a lazy uppercut
and Dimitrov counters with a series of strikes. Greenburg will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Dimitrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greenburg throws a body punch but Dimitrov moves out of range.
Greenburg avoids the body shot from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov walks into a left hand.
Dimitrov throws a sloppy head kick and Greenburg moves out of range easily.
Dimitrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greenburg counters with a straight right hand.
Greenburg throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Greenburg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greenburg misses with a lunging right hand
and Greenburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Chester Greenburg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dimitrov misses the body punch
and Greenburg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Greenburg looks to throw the jab but Dimitrov is out of range. #KD#
Dimitrov closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Greenburg crashing to the mat! Greenburg 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!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chester Greenburg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Dimitrov!
After the fight, Daniel Dimitrov 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: SYN K-1 å…
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1#
Dimitrov checks the leg kick.
Bon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Dimitrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bon throws a body punch but Dimitrov moves out of range.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Bon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dimitrov tests Bon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bon blocks a head kick by Dimitrov.
Bon misses the jab.
Bon misses the shot to the body.
Bon lands with a shot to the body.
Bon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a straight right hand.
Dimitrov checks a low kick from Bon.
Dimitrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dimitrov misses with a few strikes there.
Dimitrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bon lands with a straight right. Dimitrov didn't see that one coming.
Bon takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Bon throws a hook but Dimitrov blocks it.
Bon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dimitrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bon scoring well with a low kick there.
Bon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bon with a body shot.
Bon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab lands there for Bon.
Bon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bon closes the distance and catches Dimitrov with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Dimitrov is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Dimitrov is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Dimitrov is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Bon takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Oson Bon!
Oson Bon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Syn 767
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Branca
and Dimitrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Branca finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Branca closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dimitrov counters with a thumping low kick.
Branca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov 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.
Branca tries a head kick but it misses.
Branca lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Branca misses. #T1#
Dimitrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Branca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branca throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Dimitrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Branca.
Dimitrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Branca misses.
Branca swings for the body but Dimitrov moves out of range.
Dimitrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dimitrov lands with a shot to the body.
Branca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimitrov. That did some damage!
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branca is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Dimitrov throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branca! But no joy.
Dimitrov moves away from the strike by Branca.
Dimitrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Branca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Branca throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Branca misses with a low kick.
Branca blocks a head kick by Dimitrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimitrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Dimitrov lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Branca swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dimitrov.#CUT2#Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
A telegraphed right hand from Branca misses the target.
Branca tries to score with a low kick but Dimitrov moves his leg out of the way.
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimitrov is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov missing with a left hand there. Branca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dimitrov blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Branca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dimitrov is out of range and Branca settles back down.
Dimitrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dimitrov connects with a crisp jab.
Dimitrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dimitrov misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Dimitrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dimitrov.
Branca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Branca misses.
Dimitrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dimitrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dimitrov ducks right into an uppercut from Branca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Branca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimitrov catches Branca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Branca misses the body punch
letting Dimitrov counter with a right hand.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
Branca steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimitrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Dimitrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Branca misses.
Dimitrov is looking to counter punch.
Dimitrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Branca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Dimitrov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dimitrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Dimitrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Branca pushes Dimitrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimitrov tries to work over Branca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimitrov has a couple of punches blocked by Branca.
Branca digs a right hand into Dimitrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitrov's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitrov.
A short right from Branca.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branca lands an uppercut.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dimitrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Branca. #ROC2#Dimitrov is rocked!#CUT2#Daniel Dimitrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Branca lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Dimitrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branca throws a big uppercut that drops Dimitrov! More strikes from Branca and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dimitrov lies dazed against the cage as Branca celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Cajo Branca!
Our winner, Joao Cajo Branca, 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!
Menshikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Dimitrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dimitrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Menshikov avoided it.
Menshikov cracks Dimitrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dimitrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dimitrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Menshikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dimitrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menshikov digs a good hook to Dimitrov's body.
Menshikov punishes Dimitrov's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Dimitrov moved out of range.
Menshikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dimitrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Nice defenses there by Dimitrov.
Menshikov jabs Dimitrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dimitrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Menshikov cracks Dimitrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Menshikov throws a right hand that Dimitrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimitrov also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Menshikov misses.
A quick step to the side and Dimitrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Menshikov has Dimitrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Menshikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Menshikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimitrov tries to work over Menshikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimitrov blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Menshikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dimitrov's brow. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Menshikov.
Dimitrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Menshikov.
Dimitrov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menshikov.
Menshikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dimitrov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
Dimitrov misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov blocking some punches.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Menshikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dimitrov's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimitrov.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitrov fails to land.
Dimitrov working aggressively here.
Menshikov tries to stall but Dimitrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Menshikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimitrov. #T3#
Dimitrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menshikov lands a knee to the body.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Menshikov.
Menshikov missing with knees to the body.
Menshikov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#Jeez, Daniel Dimitrov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice left hand lands by Dimitrov.
Menshikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dimitrov.
Dimitrov has a couple of punches blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Menshikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dimitrov.
Still in the clinch, Menshikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Menshikov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dimitrov to his knees! Menshikov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
A victorious Maxim Menshikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 719
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mircea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Dimitrov. Beautiful body shot.
Mircea 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.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimitrov.
Mircea throws out a counter right but Dimitrov avoids it with no problem.
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Dimitrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dimitrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Mircea tries to get set, Dimitrov tries to push him back and clinch up but Mircea manages to avoid the attempt.
Mircea tries to clinch there but Dimitrov circles away.
A quick step to the side and Dimitrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimitrov slips a jab and a cross from Mircea.
Mircea throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dimitrov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea throws a leg kick which misses Dimitrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Dimitrov tries to avoid it.
Dimitrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.
A low kick lands for Mircea.
Mircea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dimitrov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mircea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Mircea. Those never looked like landing.
Mircea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitrov.
It looked like Dimitrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mircea.
Mircea lands a nice shot to the body.
Mircea throws a lazy head kick
and Dimitrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Dimitrov. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Mircea misses. #KD#
Dimitrov cracks Mircea with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mircea looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dimitrov finish him? #CUT#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea tried to score with a low kick but Dimitrov checks it.#T2#
Mircea throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mircea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dimitrov throwing a counter right hand but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Mircea takes a swing at Dimitrov's ribcage but misses.
Dimitrov staying out of range there.
Mircea misses with a hook to the body
and Dimitrov counters with a huge left! Mircea is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dimitrov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mircea from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dimitrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov 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: Syn Timewave Zero
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedrichsen throws a hook but Dimitrov avoids it easily.
Friedrichsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimitrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erik Friedrichsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedrichsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Friedrichsen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been told by Friedrichsen's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dimitrov slips a jab from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen tries to land a front kick but Dimitrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Friedrichsen.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Dimitrov throws a hook but Friedrichsen blocks it.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Friedrichsen.
Dimitrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.#T1#
Friedrichsen tests Dimitrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Friedrichsen catches Dimitrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Friedrichsen lands a nice shot that snaps Dimitrov's head back.
Friedrichsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedrichsen thuds a left hand into Dimitrov's body.
Friedrichsen throws a looping overhand right but Dimitrov ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Dimitrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Friedrichsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Dimitrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
BOOM! Friedrichsen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dimitrov. Dimitrov tries to recover but Friedrichsen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dimitrov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Friedrichsen!
A relieved looking Erik Friedrichsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 430
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coco feints a jab promting Dimitrov to slip. Coco then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dimitrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Coco feints and then cracks Dimitrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dimitrov down.
Fanta Coco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Coco.
Coco digs a good body shot into Dimitrov's ribs.
Coco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimitrov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
Coco misses with a low kick.
Coco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dimitrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coco with a body shot.
Coco looks to land a right hand but Dimitrov moved out of range.
Dimitrov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Coco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coco.
Coco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Coco throws a body kick that misses
and Coco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dimitrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coco to score with a decent uppercut.
Coco lands a high kick!
Dimitrov misses with a hook.#CL#
Coco takes the fight into the clinch.
Coco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Coco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coco tests Dimitrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dimitrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Coco stuns Dimitrov 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.
Coco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimitrov.
It seemed like Dimitrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coco throws a leg kick but Dimitrov checks it.
Dimitrov misses with a wild body shot.
Coco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Dimitrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dimitrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Coco.
Coco 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.
Dimitrov tries to land a leg kick but Coco saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Dimitrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick lands for Coco.
Dimitrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coco throws a head kick that misses.
Coco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Coco misses the target.
Dimitrov misses with a looping right.
Coco misses with a jab to the body
and Dimitrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Coco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimitrov moves away.
Coco lands a nice hook to Dimitrov's body. Dimitrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Coco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dimitrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dimitrov takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
Coco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimitrov moves away.
Dimitrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Coco.
Dimitrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dimitrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dimitrov throws a right hand that misses
and Coco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coco throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Dimitrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dimitrov swings for the body but Coco moves out of range.
Dimitrov throws an overhand right that lands on Coco's shoulder, as Coco tries to avoid the shot.
Coco tries to clinch up
letting Dimitrov counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fanta Coco dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Coco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice shot by Coco.
Coco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimitrov's sensitive parts.
Dimitrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coco.
Dimitrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fanta Coco is winning the standup battle so far.
Coco slips under a jab from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov defending well as Coco loads up on a big left hand.
Coco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Coco.
Dimitrov looks to land a right hand but Coco moved out of range.
Coco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Coco throws a shot from downtown. Dimitrov moves away and avoids it.
Dimitrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coco swings for the body but Dimitrov moves out of range.
Dimitrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Coco is just out of range.
Coco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Coco throws a low kick, looking for Dimitrov's leg but Dimitrov calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dimitrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Fanta Coco's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Coco has closed the distance and engaged Dimitrov in a clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Coco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coco backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitrov.
Coco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coco.
Dimitrov lands a nice uppercut.
Dimitrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coco blocks a body shot from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with some punches. #KD#
Coco connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Dimitrov goes down! Coco jumps into full mount looking to finish! #ROC#Dimitrov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Coco gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Dimitrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Coco finish him?
Coco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coco lands with a nice body punch.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.
Coco plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Dimitrov to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Dimitrov just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fanta Coco!
Our winner, Fanta Coco, 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: PF27 Dimitrov v Lemieux
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimitrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemieux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dimitrov momentarily. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Lemieux misses with a two punch combination.
Lemieux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Lemieux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Dimitrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Dimitrov blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Lemieux 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.
A nice left hand lands by Dimitrov. #BC#
Dimitrov breaks from the clinch.
Lemieux is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimitrov misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch but Dimitrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimitrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Lemieux.#CUT2#Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
Dimitrov dips to his left and cracks Lemieux with an uppercut!
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimitrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lemieux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitrov.#CL2#
Lemieux darts in and clinches Dimitrov up against the cage.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards. #T2#
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dimitrov misses with 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!
Dimitrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitrov has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Dimitrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitrov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux. #BC#
Dimitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimitrov.
Lemieux looks to land a left hand but Dimitrov moved out of range nicely.
Lemieux takes a swing at Dimitrov's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Lemieux scores with a jab. Dimitrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Dimitrov tries to land a leg kick but Lemieux saw it coming and moves away.
Lemieux misses with a body shot
and Dimitrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Lemieux looks winded!
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a left to the body.
Dimitrov lands a really nice looking cross but Lemieux seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Dimitrov.#T4#
Dimitrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimitrov drops Lemieux with a big left hand! Lemieux is injured, injured bad! Dimitrov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov retains his heavyweight title!
Daniel Dimitrov 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: PF19 Dimitrov v Philips
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimitrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Philips looks to throw a body kick
and Dimitrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Philips throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimitrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Philips throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Philips throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dimitrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Radio Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philips swings widly with a right hand
and Philips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov avoids the head kick by Philips.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimitrov misses the target.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dimitrov misses the shot to the body.
Philips is looking to clinch. #T1#
Dimitrov throws a good cross that connects.
Philips slips a jab from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov throws a hook but Philips avoids it easily.
Philips throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Philips throws a right hand that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dimitrov avoids the body shot from Philips.
Dimitrov moves out of range as Philips strikes.
Dimitrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Philips closes the distance but Dimitrov moves to the side
and Dimitrov counters with a huge left! Philips is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dimitrov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Philips from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dimitrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov retains his heavyweight title!
Daniel Dimitrov 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: PF13 Nti v Dimitrov
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Nti misses.
Nice defenses there by Nti.
As Dimitrov tries to get set, Nti tries to push him back and clinch up but Dimitrov manages to avoid the attempt.
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Dimitrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dimitrov on the side of the head.
Nti looks to land a right hand but Dimitrov moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dimitrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dimitrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nti under the eye.

It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Dimitrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
A jab from Nti misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov throws a good cross that connects.
Nti's corner calls for a 1-2. Nti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dimitrov moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti misses with an uppercut.
Nti throws the left hand but Dimitrov avoids the punch easily.
Nti throws a body shot but no joy.
Nti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nti misses with an uppercut
and Dimitrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nti loads up on a big right hand but Dimitrov slips the punch.
Nti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimitrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nti 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.
Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nti.
Dimitrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nti closes the distance but Dimitrov moves to the side
and Dimitrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nti loads up on a big right hand but Dimitrov slips the punch.
It seemed like Dimitrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov lands with an overhand left.

Samuel Nti's cut is getting worse.
Nice defenses there by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nti.
Dimitrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dimitrov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Nti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimitrov counters with a left to the body.
Dimitrov throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Nti misses its intended target.
Nti wants to clinch up but Dimitrov keeps it at a distance.
Dimitrov slips under a jab from Nti.
Dimitrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Nti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dimitrov lands a big right hand that sends Nti crashing to the mat! Dimitrov stays standing though and waves Nti back to his feet!

Samuel Nti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dimitrov misses the shot to the body.
Nti tries to clinch there but Dimitrov circles away.
Nti throws a body punch but Dimitrov moves out of range.
Dimitrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nti.
Nti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dimitrov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dimitrov lands a head shot.

Jeez, Samuel Nti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Nti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov is the new heavyweight champion!
Daniel Dimitrov 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: PF8 Ky Jr v Bush
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Glatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimitrov.
Glatt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glatt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dimitrov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Doug Glatt has been cut.
Dimitrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glatt tries to land a leg kick but Dimitrov saw it coming and moves away.
Dimitrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Glatt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Dimitrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dimitrov scores with a jab to the head.
Glatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Glatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimitrov tries a quick counter leg kick but Glatt is wise to it.
Dimitrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Dimitrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Glatt misses with a lunging right hand
and Dimitrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glatt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glatt with a hook.#T1#
Glatt swings widly with a right hand
and Dimitrov counters with a big right hand! Oh Glatt is in trouble here! Dimitrov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov 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.
Doug Glatt was interviewed post fight and said 'Hats off to my opponent.....win or lose I fight for the fans I'll beat that ass next time.'.

Event: PF5 Nti v Coco
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Garcon throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Dimitrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a straight right hand.
Dimitrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Garcon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimitrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garcon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov moves forwards but Garcon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dimitrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dimitrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcon.
Garcon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Dimitrov misses.
Garcon lands a nice hook to Dimitrov's body. Dimitrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Garcon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
A short right from Garcon.
Garcon lands a body shot.
Dimitrov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Dimitrov manages to break the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a wild body shot.
Garcon throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Dimitrov.
Garcon connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by Garcon.
Dimitrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcon.
A little jabbing left from Dimitrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garcon 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 Dimitrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dimitrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dimitrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcon can pounce on him.
Garcon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dimitrov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garcon misses with a left hand
and Dimitrov counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitrov avoids the body shot from Garcon.
Garcon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garcon misses with a hook. Dimitrov ducked under it nicely.
Garcon throws a lazy body kick
and Garcon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Jean Paul Garcon has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcon. #KD2#
Dimitrov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Garcon sprawling to the canvas! Garcon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dimitrov finish him?! #T3#
Garcon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dimitrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dimitrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garcon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcon throws out a leg kick but Dimitrov moves out of range and Garcon only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dimitrov! But no joy.#KD2#
Dimitrov drops Garcon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Garcon looks back up at him and smiles so Dimitrov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dimitrov avoids the head kick by Garcon.
It seemed like Dimitrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Garcon clinches up with Dimitrov and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimitrov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimitrov prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Dimitrov throws a head punch that misses.
Garcon misses with a body punch.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Garcon blocks an uppercut.
Dimitrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcon backwards.
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dimitrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcon backwards.
Dimitrov lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcon.
Dimitrov misses with the head strike.
Dimitrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimitrov tries to throw a body punch but Garcon avoids it by throwing Dimitrov back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dimitrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcon tries to work over Dimitrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimitrov digs a right hand into Garcon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcon's gas tank.
Garcon is breathing heavily.
Dimitrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimitrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimitrov lands a shoulder strike.
Dimitrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice left hand lands by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dimitrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dimitrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Dimitrov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
That kick from Dimitrov tenderised Garcon's leg. Garcon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcon misses with a low kick.
Garcon misses the jab.
Garcon throws a jab when Dimitrov was well out of range.
Dimitrov tries a quick counter leg kick but Garcon is wise to it.
Garcon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dimitrov misses with a low kick as Garcon jumps back.
Garcon half committed to a counter leg kick.#KD2#
Dimitrov lands a big right hand that sends Garcon crashing to the mat! Dimitrov stays standing though and waves Garcon back to his feet!#ROC2#
Garcon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimitrov misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Garcon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garcon. #BC2#
Dimitrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimitrov misses with a straight left.
Dimitrov blocks the body kick. #T1#
Dimitrov checks the leg kick.#KD2#
Dimitrov drops Garcon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Garcon looks back up at him and smiles so Dimitrov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Garcon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garcon seems to have got his legs back now.
Jean Paul Garcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcon looks to land a right hand but Dimitrov moved out of range.
Dimitrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dimitrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dimitrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Garcon counters with a low kick, right behind Dimitrov 's knee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimitrov checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Dimitrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcon wants to land a leg kick but Dimitrov is out of range.
Garcon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimitrov in his tracks.
Nice body kick there by Garcon.#T2#
Garcon lands a jab to the nose.
Garcon throws a leg kick but Dimitrov moved away.
Dimitrov throws out a counter right but Garcon avoids it with no problem.
Garcon slips under a jab from Dimitrov.
Garcon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dimitrov. Dimitrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcon closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Dimitrov counters with a head kick that drops Garcon to the mat! Garcon scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Garcon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dimitrov counters with a left to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcon. #T3#
A low kick from Garcon misses
enabling Dimitrov to counter with a crisp jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dimitrov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dimitrov cracks a nice hook into Garcon's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Dimitrov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Garcon sprawling to the canvas! Garcon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dimitrov finish him?!
Garcon wants to slow Dimitrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Garcon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dimitrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcon is just out of range.
Dimitrov'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.
Dimitrov moves in close and cracks Garcon with a massive right hand! Garcon, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dimitrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov 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: PFC 164 McGuire vs Semenko
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Biscuit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dimitrov at a distance.
Dimitrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biscuit.
Biscuit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dimitrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Dimitrov looks to land a left hand but Biscuit moved out of range nicely.
Dimitrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biscuit throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Biscuit misses
and Dimitrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Biscuit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot.
Dimitrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit connects with a body shot.
Biscuit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimitrov misses the target.
Dimitrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dimitrov wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Biscuit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biscuit.
Dimitrov throws a fast counter high kick but Biscuit manages to duck under it in time.
A punch combination from Biscuit misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dimitrov! But no joy.
Biscuit is looking to clinch but Dimitrov is avoiding it.
Schmorgen Biscuit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biscuit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimitrov counters with a body kick.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biscuit moves away.
Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
Biscuit digs a good body shot into Dimitrov's ribs.
Biscuit misses with a wild body shot.
Dimitrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dimitrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biscuit scores with a hook.#T2#
Biscuit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Biscuit throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Biscuit tries to clinch up.
Biscuit misses with a hook to the body
and Dimitrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Biscuit misses with a hook #KD2#
and Dimitrov counters with a nice right hand that sends Biscuit toppling to the canvas! Biscuit scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dimitrov finish him?!#CUT2#
Schmorgen Biscuit's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimitrov cracks Biscuit with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Biscuit falls to his knees and Dimitrov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 158 Grabber vs Tuala III
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Dimitrov throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Dimitrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Singh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Singh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dimitrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dimitrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dimitrov walks into a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Dimitrov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Dimitrov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Dimitrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimitrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Singh.
Singh lands with a cross.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Singh misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dimitrov.
Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dimitrov.
Singh thinks about the counter body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Singh blocks the leg kick.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimitrov. #T2#
Singh on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Yuvraj Singh has been cut.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimitrov moves away.
Singh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimitrov in his tracks.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimitrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dimitrov misses with a low 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!
Dimitrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dimitrov throws a chopping leg kick but Singh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Singh looks to land a body kick but Dimitrov moved away.#T3#
Dimitrov scores with a jab to the head.
Singh cracks the inside of Dimitrov's front leg.
Singh jabs Dimitrov right on the nose. Dimitrov blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Singh.
Singh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Singh misses with a hook
and Dimitrov counters with a left to the body.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimitrov is just out of range.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Singh misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Dimitrov misses with a wild body shot.
Singh tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimitrov throwing a counter right hand but Singh manages to avoid it.
Dimitrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Singh moves out of range as Dimitrov strikes.
Singh thinks about the counter body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Singh misses with a straight right.
Singh misses with a shot to the body
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Singh connects with a body shot.
Singh throws a sloppy body shot
and Dimitrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Singh misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuvraj Singh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimitrov moves away.
It looked like Dimitrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yuvraj Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh misses with an uppercut
enabling Dimitrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dimitrov missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Singh thinks about the counter body kick.
Singh looks for the body kick but Dimitrov saw that one coming.
Dimitrov takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Dimitrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dimitrov moves out of range of the body kick.
As Singh backs away, Dimitrov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dimitrov!
Singh throws a hook but Dimitrov avoids it easily.
Dimitrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Dimitrov throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily.
Singh takes a swing at Dimitrov's ribcage but misses.
Singh swings for the body but Dimitrov moves out of range.
Dimitrov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big right from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot
and Singh finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dimitrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Singh does it's job there.
Dimitrov slips under a jab from Singh.
Singh takes one on the button.
Singh throws a lazy body kick
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Dimitrov misses with a straight right.
Dimitrov misses with a jab to the body
letting Singh counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimitrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Singh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Singh - just one landing.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Singh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dimitrov scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimitrov misses the target. #T3#
Dimitrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Singh misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Dimitrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Singh backs away, Dimitrov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dimitrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Singh thuds his right hand into Dimitrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimitrov.
Singh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A left and a right from Singh both land. Nice combination.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot.
Singh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Singh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Singh cracks a nice hook into Dimitrov's ribs.#CL2#
Singh clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dimitrov manages to break the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot
and Singh counters with a nice body shot.
Dimitrov avoids a kick to the body.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimitrov throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Singh. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuvraj Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Singh.
Yuvraj Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dimitrov throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Dimitrov misses with a hook.
Singh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singh misses the body punch
and Dimitrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Singh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Singh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Singh coming out on top.
Dimitrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dimitrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Dimitrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Singh to score with a decent uppercut.
Dimitrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh.
Singh walks into a stiff left hand from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov 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.
Dimitrov lands a jab to the nose.
Singh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimitrov throws out the jab.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Singh is looking to chop away at Dimitrov's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Dimitrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Dimitrov throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily.
Singh connects with a body shot.
Singh swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dimitrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimitrov misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Singh.
Yuvraj Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dimitrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh manages to avoid it.
Dimitrov looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range.
Singh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimitrov is just out of range.
Dimitrov throwing a counter right hand but Singh manages to avoid it.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Singh counter with a right hand. #T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Singh.
Singh misses with a kick to the body
and Dimitrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh misses with a kick to the body
and Dimitrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Singh.
Daniel Dimitrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Dimitrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Singh moves out of range of the body kick.
Singh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dimitrov if he has to take too many more of those.
Singh misses with an uppercut. Dimitrov saw that one coming.
Singh throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Singh moves out of range as Dimitrov strikes.
Dimitrov moves forwards but Singh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Singh connects with a body shot that sends Dimitrov's belly button to the back.
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!
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Singh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dimitrov moves out of range as Singh throws a body kick.
Singh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Dimitrov lands a big right hand that sends Singh crashing to the mat! Dimitrov stays standing though and waves Singh back to his feet!
Dimitrov thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuvraj Singh.
Well Singh 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yuvraj Singh!

Event: PFC 152 Aiken vs Yoshida
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Dimitrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dimitrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reign throws out the jab.
Reign lands a slapping body shot.
Dimitrov throws a body punch but Reign moves out of range.
Dimitrov throws a body punch but Reign moves out of range.
Reign appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dimitrov cracks Reign with a good jab.
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Dimitrov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reign to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dimitrov is pulling down on Reign's head to control his posture. #T1#
Dimitrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dimitrov seems keen to control Reign's posture.
Reign preventing the sweep.
Dimitrov keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reign lands a nice hook to Dimitrov's body. Dimitrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reign fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimitrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reign fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dimitrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reign cracks Dimitrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reign fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reign jabs Dimitrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.#TD2#
Reign shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reign was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dimitrov stops Reign from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Reign slows the pace down.
Dimitrov is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Reign is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dimitrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Reign tries for a kimura but Dimitrov is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dimitrov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dimitrov working to try and regain half guard.
Dimitrov is squirming around, avoiding Reign's attempts to control the action.
Dimitrov is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Reign moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dimitrov has worked his arm free - good work by Dimitrov!
Reign staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dimitrov scores with a punch to the head.
Reign has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reign fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dimitrov is looking to counter punch.
Dimitrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Reign throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Dimitrov misses its intended target.
Reign now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov misses with a shot to the body
and Reign counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Reign takes a swing at Dimitrov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Reign.
Reign throws the kick towards the body but Dimitrov avoids it.
Reign scores with a push kick.
Dimitrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dimitrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reign misses with a straight right.
Reign misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniel Dimitrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reign jabs at Dimitrov's body.
Reign gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dimitrov.
Reign changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Dimitrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reign throws a push kick but Dimitrov slaps the foot to one side.
Dimitrov is looking to counter punch.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot.
Reign is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dimitrov with a body shot.
Reign lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitrov throws a low kick but Reign moves out of range easily.
Dimitrov avoids the body shot from Reign.
Reign tries to land a body kick
enabling Dimitrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign punishes Dimitrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Reign fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Dimitrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Reign finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reign connects with a body shot.
Reign scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reign, as that shot connected.
Reign scores with a one two! Dimitrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reign swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dimitrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reign is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dimitrov rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reign connects with a body shot.#T4#
Reign lands a body shot.
Reign swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It appears Dimitrov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dimitrov moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Reign.
Dimitrov throws a jab when Reign was well out of range.
Reign scores with a jab. Dimitrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reign uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reign shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Dimitrov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Reign lands a right hook to the body.
Dimitrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Reign was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reign lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimitrov's sensitive parts.
Dimitrov throws a low kick but Reign moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Dimitrov.
Reign lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Reign does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dimitrov moves out of range as Reign throws a body kick.
Reign throws a push kick but Dimitrov slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Dimitrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reign.
Reign throws a push kick but Dimitrov slaps the foot to one side.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dimitrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Reign feints and then cracks Dimitrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dimitrov down.
Dimitrov misses with a right hand
and Reign counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimitrov thinking.
Reign throws a leg kick which misses Dimitrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Dimitrov tries to avoid it.
Reign lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Dimitrov checks a low kick from Reign.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimitrov misses the target.
Reign slips under a jab from Dimitrov.
Reign tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dimitrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reign throws a right hand that misses
and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reign stuns Dimitrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reign punishes Dimitrov's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reign. Dimitrov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Reign takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reign comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reign tries a low kick but Dimitrov avoids it.
Daniel Dimitrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick from Reign misses.
Dimitrov misses with a low kick.
Dimitrov sets himself, and Reign steps forward looking for the clinch! Dimitrov avoids it this time.
Reign connects with a body shot.
Dimitrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reign's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dimitrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reign scrambles back to his feet.
Reign tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimitrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dimitrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Reign avoided it.#T4#
Reign lands a nice shot that snaps Dimitrov's head back. #CUT2#
Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
Reign displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimitrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reign doesn't seem bothered though.
Reign moves out of range as Dimitrov throws a body kick.
A big left from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Reign counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dimitrov, right into the meat.
Reign scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Titan Reign is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dimitrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Reign comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reign 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 Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Reign!
Titan Reign 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: PFC 146 Wright vs Hepple
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
Biggs misses with a low kick.
Dimitrov scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
Dimitrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimitrov.
Biggs scores with a nice strike.
Biggs 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.
Biggs moves out of range as Dimitrov throws a body kick.
Biggs swings for the body but Dimitrov moves out of range.
Dimitrov throws a body punch but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimitrov.
An attempted straight right counter from Biggs misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Dimitrov.
Biggs misses with a combination
and Dimitrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Biggs thinking. #T1#
Biggs blocks a leg kick.
Biggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Biggs throws a right and a left that Dimitrov avoids nicely.
Dimitrov throws a hook but Biggs avoids it easily.
Dimitrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justin Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs lands with a hook. Dimitrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dimitrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dimitrov at a distance.
Biggs misses with the combination.
Dimitrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
A combination from Biggs does no damage.
Dimitrov with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggs swinging wildly here.
Dimitrov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Biggs blocks it well.
Dimitrov throws a lazy right hand but Biggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biggs checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Biggs misses the target.
Biggs throws a jab when Dimitrov was well out of range.
Biggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dimitrov missing with a left hand there. Biggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Biggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimitrov throws out the jab.
Dimitrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Dimitrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Biggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biggs lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Biggs misses with a jab to the body
and Dimitrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Biggs throws a big shot that misses.
Biggs throws a low kick, looking for Dimitrov's leg but Dimitrov calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dimitrov! But no joy.
Dimitrov misses the body punch
and Biggs counters with a two punch combo.
Biggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimitrov.#T4#
Biggs throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Dimitrov counters with a nice right hand that sends Biggs toppling to the canvas! Biggs scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dimitrov finish him?!#CUT2#
Justin Biggs's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggs gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Dimitrov points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Biggs wakes up just in time to hear Dimitrov thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 137 Tuala vs Nao
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
Vipunen staying out of range there.
Vipunen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Vipunen misses with a body punch
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dimitrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vipunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimitrov.
Vipunen misses with a kick to the body.
Vipunen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vipunen 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.
Dimitrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimitrov misses the target.
Aapeli Vipunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vipunen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vipunen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Dimitrov slips a jab from Vipunen.
Dimitrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dimitrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vipunen. That one must have hurt.
Vipunen lands with a shot to the body.
Vipunen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vipunen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitrov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vipunen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dimitrov ducks under a wild hook from Vipunen.
Dimitrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vipunen moves away.
Vipunen jabs at Dimitrov's body.
Vipunen dips to his left and cracks Dimitrov with an uppercut!
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!
Vipunen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Vipunen tries to clinch but Dimitrov is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from Vipunen.
Dimitrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vipunen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vipunen.
A cross from Dimitrov lands.
A cross from Vipunen lands.
A big left from Vipunen misses.
A quick step to the side and Dimitrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimitrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimitrov checks the leg kick.
Dimitrov clobbers Vipunen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vipunen misses with a shot to the body
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Vipunen catches Dimitrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vipunen cracks Dimitrov with a good jab.
Dimitrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vipunen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimitrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vipunen misses with a leg kick.
Vipunen is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Dimitrov misses its target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimitrov checks a leg kick.
Dimitrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vipunen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dimitrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vipunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
Vipunen throws a sloppy head kick and Dimitrov moves out of range easily.
Dimitrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vipunen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Vipunen's corner calls for a 1-2. Vipunen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vipunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dimitrov.
Vipunen throws a push kick but Dimitrov slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Dimitrov does it's job there.
Vipunen tries to clinch up.
A jab from Vipunen misses.
Vipunen blocks a jab.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vipunen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimitrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Dimitrov.
Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dimitrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aapeli Vipunen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Dimitrov'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#
Vipunen missing with a left hand there. Dimitrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Dimitrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dimitrov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vipunen.
Dimitrov throws a push kick but Vipunen slaps the foot to one side.
Vipunen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vipunen cracks the inside of Dimitrov's front leg.
Vipunen with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Dimitrov misses its intended target.
Vipunen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dimitrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Vipunen's head.#CUT#
It looks like Aapeli Vipunen has been cut.
Dimitrov throws a big shot that misses.
Vipunen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dimitrov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Dimitrov is rocked!#T1#
Dimitrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vipunen.
Vipunen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dimitrov at a distance.
Vipunen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimitrov. That did some damage!
Dimitrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vipunen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vipunen cracks Dimitrov with a hook to the temple - Dimitrov is on wobbly legs here! Vipunen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dimitrov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vipunen wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aapeli Vipunen!
Aapeli Vipunen 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: PFC 133 Tuala vs Dmitrov
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov swings for the body but Tuala moves out of range.
Tuala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimitrov throws a right hand that misses
and Tuala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dimitrov blocks the body kick.
Dimitrov throws a jab when Tuala was well out of range.
Tuala throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuala avoids the body shot from Dimitrov. #CL#
Tuala instigates a clinch.
Dimitrov gets through Tuala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuala struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands.
Dimitrov misses with some punches. #T1#
Tuala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Dimitrov.
Tuala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuala tries a body shot but Dimitrov blocks it.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimitrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tuala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimitrov lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Tuala.
Tuala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dimitrov misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimitrov misses with a body punch.
Tuala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tuala prevents a body shot from Dimitrov.
Tuala tries to work over Dimitrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Dimitrov.
Tuala digs a right hand underneath Dimitrov's ribcage. Dimitrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dimitrov can't find room to land a body shot as Tuala controls the action.
Dimitrov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitrov.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitrov fails to land.
Dimitrov tries a body shot but Tuala blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Tuala.
Tuala lands with a right to the head.
Tuala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimitrov tries to work over Tuala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimitrov misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards.
Tuala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tuala.
Tuala pushes Dimitrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dimitrov looks winded!
Tuala lands with a short shot to the head.
Tuala can't find room to land a body shot as Dimitrov controls the action.
Dimitrov misses with the head strike.
Tuala lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tuala.
A body shot lands from Tuala.
A nice left hand lands by Tuala.
Tuala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimitrovs head. #T3#
Tuala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuala throws a big uppercut that drops Dimitrov! More strikes from Tuala and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dimitrov lies dazed against the cage as Tuala celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peleki Tuala!
Peleki Tuala retains his heavyweight title!
Peleki Tuala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 125 Tuala vs Lach
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
A jab lands there for Bobby Jr.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Bobby Jr looks to throw the jab but Dimitrov is out of range.
Dimitrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bobby Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bobby Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bobby Jr misses with a body shot. #CL#
Bobby Jr has managed to clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobby Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bobby Jr or not.
Dimitrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimitrov misses with the head strike.
Bobby Jr blocking some punches.
Bobby Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dimitrov misses with some punches.
Dimitrov has a couple of punches blocked by Bobby Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobby Jr scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Bobby Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov misses with the head strike.
Dimitrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bobby Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov working aggressively here.
Dimitrov throws a head punch that misses.
Dimitrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobby Jr's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitrov fails to land.
Bobby Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimitrov's elbow.
Bobby Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bobby Jr.
Dimitrov throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dimitrov manages to break the clinch.
Dimitrov checks a leg kick.
Bobby Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimitrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobby Jr.
A nice side step and Dimitrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Dimitrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobby Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dimitrov just manages to avoid it.
Dimitrov avoids the body shot from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr throws a hook but Dimitrov blocks it.
Bobby Jr punishes Dimitrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Dimitrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bobby Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Dimitrov's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobby Jr misses the shot to the body.
Dimitrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dimitrov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bobby Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimitrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Dimitrov throws a hook but Bobby Jr blocks it.
Bobby Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Ricky Bobby Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bobby Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimitrov moves away.#T3#
Bobby Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr misses with a body shot.
Dimitrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bobby Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby Jr misses with a body shot.
Dimitrov scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitrov slips under a jab.
Bobby Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimitrov moves away.
Bobby Jr moves forwards but Dimitrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dimitrov can pounce on him. #KD2#
Dimitrov cracks Bobby Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bobby Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dimitrov finish him? #CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Bobby Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimitrov cracks Bobby Jr on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bobby Jr falls backwards against the cage. Dimitrov follows up with more strikes that drop Bobby Jr to his knees. Dimitrov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bobby Jr! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
A very excited looking Daniel Dimitrov 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: PFC 119 Bathory vs Jacobson
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Nao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Nao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Nao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dimitrov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dimitrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Dimitrov connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Nao has been cut.
Dimitrov misses with a hook
and Nao counters with a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dimitrov - the referee stops the clock and Nao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dimitrov. Nao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nao misses with an uppercut
and Nao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nao lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimitrov throws a head kick that Nao semi-blocks. #T1#
Dimitrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nao throws a body kick that misses.
Dimitrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nao.
A nice side step and Dimitrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dimitrov misses with a hook.
Dimitrov looks to land a right hand but Nao moved out of range.
Dimitrov missing with a left hand there. Nao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dimitrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dimitrov walks into a straight right hand from Nao.#CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.#T2#
Dimitrov throws a looping overhand right but Nao ducks down to avoid it.
Dimitrov jabs Nao right on the nose. Nao blinks but takes it well.
Dimitrov works Nao's body with a nice hook.
Dimitrov lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nao throws out a loose jab but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nao throws a front kick aimed at Dimitrov's knee but Dimitrov avoids it well.
Dimitrov connects with a body shot that sends Nao's belly button to the back.
Nao misses with an uppercut
and Dimitrov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nao really felt that one!
Nao is breathing heavily.#T3#
Dimitrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD2#
Dimitrov lands a big uppercut and Nao crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nao looks OK. Dimitrov waves Nao back to his feet!#ROC2#
Nao is rocked!#CUT2#
Solomon Nao's cut is getting worse.
Nao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dimitrov fakes the body blow, causing Nao to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nao goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
After the fight, Daniel Dimitrov 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: PFC 115 Slurper vs Reid
Date: Jul 07, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Brophy.
Dimitrov throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy misses with a left hand
and Dimitrov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dimitrov scores with a shot to the body.
Dimitrov takes one to the chin there.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
Brophy throws a leg kick
and Dimitrov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Red Brophy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov clobbers Brophy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dimitrov misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brophy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dimitrov.#T1#
Brophy misses with a lunging right hand
and Dimitrov counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Brophy finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.#CL2#
Brophy moves into the clinch.
Brophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands.
Dimitrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Dimitrov back against the cage.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Dimitrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brophy looks winded!#BC#
Dimitrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimitrov. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Dimitrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimitrov lands with a shot to the body.
Dimitrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dimitrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimitrov scores with a jab. Brophy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dimitrov shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Brophy takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Dimitrov sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Brophy 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 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Dimitrov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 108 Mirage vs Soszynski
Date: Jun 02, 2019

#R1#
Dimitrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzado is just out of range.
Dimitrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Alzado closes the distance and clinches.
Dimitrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzado's elbow.
Dimitrov presses Alzado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dimitrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzado is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dimitrov to keep the fight standing.
Alzado misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Dimitrov.
Alzado lands a left hand.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Alzado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dimitrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dimitrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzado's elbow.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Alzado.
Nice body punch from Alzado - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Dimitrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards.
Dimitrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Alzado presses Dimitrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Alzado - that landed with a thud.
Dimitrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimitrov.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
Our sources have told us that Alzado has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Alzado drags the fight down to the ground.
Dimitrov content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Dimitrov wants to pass the guard but Alzado is keeping the position.
Dimitrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dimitrov won't allow Alzado to get back to his feet. #T3#
Alzado trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dimitrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dimitrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzado misses with the combination.
Dimitrov avoids the head kick by Alzado.
Alzado moves in looking to clinch but Dimitrov pushes him off.
Dimitrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Alzado.
It looked like Alzado was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dimitrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alzado ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzado moves away.#T4#
Alzado misses with a hook. Dimitrov ducked under it nicely.
Dimitrov looks for the body kick but Alzado saw that one coming.
Alzado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dimitrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alzado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimitrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyle Alzado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzado closes the distance but Dimitrov moves to the side
and Dimitrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimitrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzado feints a jab promting Dimitrov to slip. Alzado then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dimitrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Alzado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dimitrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Alzado misses with a head kick.
Dimitrov dodges the punch combination from Alzado.
Dimitrov misses with a hook. Alzado ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Dimitrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Dimitrov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dimitrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alzado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimitrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Dimitrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alzado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimitrov moves away.
Alzado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Alzado misses.
Dimitrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzado. That did some damage!
Dimitrov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alzado's calf.
Dimitrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alzado fails to land with a series of punches.
Alzado 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.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot.
Alzado throws a big counter combination but Dimitrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alzado throws a right hand that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dimitrov misses with a wild body shot.
Lyle Alzado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dimitrov moves out of range of the body kick from Alzado.
Dimitrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alzado throws a push kick but Dimitrov slaps the foot to one side.
Alzado lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimitrov tries to land a front kick but Alzado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Alzado throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Alzado throws out a powerful jab.
Dimitrov scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot lands for Dimitrov.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzado misses the target.
Alzado wants to clinch up but Dimitrov keeps it at a distance.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimitrov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Alzado! Dimitrov dives in looking to finish! Alzado is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov 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: PFC 100 The Culmination
Date: Apr 21, 2019

#R1#
A nice combination there by Brakeley. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brakeley.
Dimitrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dimitrov slips under a jab from Brakeley.
Dimitrov moves forwards but Brakeley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brakeley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dimitrov's head backwards.
Brakeley moves out of range of the body kick from Dimitrov.
Brakeley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Brakeley catches Dimitrov right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley throws a leg kick
and Dimitrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Brakeley throws a hook but Dimitrov blocks it.
Dimitrov lands a jab to the nose.
Brakeley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brakeley ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
The fighters circling - Dimitrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brakeley throws a sloppy head kick and Dimitrov moves out of range easily.
Brakeley throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Brakeley fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Brakeley throws a hook to the side of Dimitrov's head but Dimitrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dimitrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brakeley throws out the jab.
Brakeley avoids the body shot from Dimitrov.
Brakeley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dimitrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brakeley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brakeley looks to land a left hand but Dimitrov moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Brakeley misses its intended target.
Brakeley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitrov.
Brakeley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimitrov.
Brakeley jabs at Dimitrov's body.
Brakeley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Dimitrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brakeley duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Dimitrov.#T2#
Brakeley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dimitrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dimitrov moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Dimitrov loads up on a big right hand but Brakeley slips the punch.
Dimitrov slips under a jab from Brakeley.
Dimitrov throws out a counter right but Brakeley avoids it with no problem.
Brakeley misses with a few strikes there.
Dimitrov connects with a leg kick. Brakeley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dimitrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brakeley.
Dimitrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Dimitrov wants to slow Brakeley down by chopping away at his legs.
Brakeley misses with a looping right.
Dimitrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dimitrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brakeley under the eye.
Brakeley throws a shot from downtown. Dimitrov moves away and avoids it.
Brakeley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Dimitrov misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brakeley!
Dimitrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brakeley.
Brakeley lands with a right that hurts Dimitrov. Dimitrov looks to clinch but Brakeley throws a short knee that drops Dimitrov. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Michael Brakeley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Brakeley thanked RESISTANCE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PFC 96 Nao vs Tuala
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Lach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimitrov. Lach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lach throws a jab when Dimitrov was well out of range.
Lach slips a straight right by Dimitrov.
An inside leg kick lands from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimitrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimitrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dimitrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dimitrov throws a body punch but Lach moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Lach.
Lach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimitrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dimitrov staying out of range there.#T1#
Dimitrov wants to land a leg kick but Lach is out of range.
Lach misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Lach misses.
Dimitrov scores with a push kick.
Dimitrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lach's sensitive parts.
Lach throws a shot from downtown. Dimitrov moves away and avoids it.
Dimitrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dimitrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lach checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lach cracks Dimitrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Lach blocks a head kick by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Lach misses the target.
Lach stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dimitrov misses with a left hand
letting Lach counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lach thows a leg kick but Dimitrov checks it
and Dimitrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Lach misses the shot to the body.
Dimitrov avoids a kick to the body.
Lach scores with a jab.
A low kick from Dimitrov misses
and Lach counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Dimitrov is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
Dimitrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Gniewomir Lach has been cut.
The fighters circling - Dimitrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lach.
Dimitrov misses with a hook.#T3#
Lach lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lach moves away.
Dimitrov lands the left hand.
Dimitrov throws the left hand but Lach avoids the punch easily.
Lach throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimitrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lach just misses with a punch to the body.
Lach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dimitrov misses with a body punch
and Lach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimitrov throws a nice looking combination but Lach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Dimitrov misses with a wild body shot.
Lach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick but Lach checks it.
A big right from Dimitrov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimitrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dimitrov checks a low kick from Lach.
Dimitrov tries a quick counter leg kick but Lach is wise to it.
Lach walks into a jab.
Lach connects with a right hand. Dimitrov shakes it off.#KD2#
Dimitrov lands a big right hand that sends Lach crashing to the mat! Dimitrov stays standing though and waves Lach back to his feet!
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Dimitrov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Lach closes the distance and clinches.
Dimitrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lach.
Lach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lach digs a right hand into Dimitrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitrov's gas tank.
Dimitrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimitrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lach misses with a body punch.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Lach.
Lach swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitrov tries to work over Lach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lach misses with some punches.
Dimitrov tries to work over Lach'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.
Lach tries to throw a body punch but Dimitrov avoids it by throwing Lach back against the cage.
Lach can't find room to land a body shot as Dimitrov controls the action.
Lach tries to throw a body punch but Dimitrov avoids it by throwing Lach back against the cage.
Lach has Dimitrov pressed against the cage, preventing Dimitrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dimitrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lach's elbow.
A short right from Lach.
Lach struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands. #T1#
Dimitrov pushes Lach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimitrov scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitrov fails to land.
Lach has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
Lach tries to throw a body punch but Dimitrov avoids it by throwing Lach back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lach fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lach.
Lach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lach.
Lach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lach's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitrov.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Lach.
Dimitrov tries to throw a body punch but Lach avoids it by throwing Dimitrov back against the cage.
Lach blocks an uppercut.
Dimitrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lachs head.
Dimitrov has a couple of punches blocked by Lach.
Lach lands an uppercut.#T2#
Lach lands a body shot.
Lach lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lach backwards.
Lach lands with a light punch inside.
Lach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lach tries a body shot but Dimitrov blocks it.
Dimitrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lach misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards.
Lach misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov throws a head punch that misses.
Dimitrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lach misses with a body punch.
Dimitrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with some punches.
Dimitrov cracks Lach with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
A short left from Dimitrov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimitrov.
Lach blocking some punches.
Gniewomir Lach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimitrov's elbow.
Lach struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands.
Lach can't find room to land a body shot as Dimitrov controls the action.
Dimitrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Lach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Lach tenderised Dimitrov's leg. Dimitrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dimitrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dimitrov lands with a cross. #CUT2#
Gniewomir Lach's cut is getting worse.
Dimitrov throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Lach crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Dimitrov!
After the fight, Daniel Dimitrov 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: PFC 83 Semenko vs Stein
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Dimitrov staying out of range there.
Dimitrov defending well as Kitano loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Dimitrov tries to keep at a distance but Kitano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dimitrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kitano.
A short right from Dimitrov. #CUT#
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Dimitrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimitrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitano.
Dimitrov scores with a shot to the side of Kitano's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimitrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kitano scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov avoiding damage as Kitano throws knees to the body.
Kitano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kitano lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Dimitrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kitano throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kitano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dimitrov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dimitrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kitano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dimitrov scores with a jab.
Kitano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimitrov.
It appears Dimitrov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dimitrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kitano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dimitrov is out of range.
Dimitrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitrov throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kitano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kitano cracks Dimitrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kitano misses with a leg kick
letting Dimitrov counter with a right hand. #T3#
Kitano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kitano looks to land a right hand but Dimitrov moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dimitrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Dimitrov was looking to counter with a kick there.#KD#
Dimitrov cracks Kitano with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dimitrov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kitano to stand back up!#ROC#
Kitano is rocked!
Dimitrov avoids the head kick by Kitano.
A clash of legs there as Dimitrov blocks the low kick.
Kitano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimitrov throws out the jab. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dimitrov. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Dimitrov has knocked Kitano down with a huge combo! Dimitrov steps away and waves a wobbly Kitano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kitano is still on wobbly legs! Can Dimitrov finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Sendou Kitano's cut even more.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dimitrov looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Dimitrov backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Kitano's temple! It sends Kitano violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Dimitrov celebrates and the doctors try to help Kitano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFC 78 Andreev vs Darkk
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Dimitrov closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dimitrov throws a head kick that half lands.
Gaetz tries to move into range but Dimitrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gaetz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaetz misses with a body kick.
As Gaetz looks to move away, Dimitrov throws a big counter combo but Gaetz just gets out of the way.
Gaetz scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Dimitrov.
Gaetz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaetz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaetz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimitrov throws out the jab.
Gaetz tries a quick counter leg kick but Dimitrov is wise to it.#KD#
Dimitrov drops Gaetz with a beautiful combination! Gaetz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dimitrov is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Gaetz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Link Gaetz has been cut.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaetz is still on wobbly legs! Can Dimitrov finish him?
Gaetz throws a lazy right hand but Dimitrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaetz seems to have recovered his senses.
Dimitrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1##KD#
Dimitrov cracks Gaetz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dimitrov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gaetz to stand back up!
Dimitrov throws a right hand that misses
and Gaetz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimitrov throws a head kick that misses.
Gaetz moves out of range of the body kick from Dimitrov.
Gaetz 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.
Dimitrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gaetz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Gaetz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Dimitrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dimitrov dips to his left and cracks Gaetz with an uppercut!
Dimitrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dimitrov tries to move into range but Gaetz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dimitrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gaetz counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot
and Gaetz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dimitrov misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Gaetz keeps Dimitrov at a distance using the push kick.
Dimitrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dimitrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick there by Dimitrov.
Gaetz scores with a body shot.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.#CL#
Dimitrov instigates a clinch.
Dimitrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitrov taking a breather. #BC2#
Gaetz breaks the clinch.
Dimitrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaetz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dimitrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gaetz scores with a leg kick.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaetz moves away.
Dimitrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gaetz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Dimitrov is rocked!#CUT2#
Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gaetz.
Oh Dimitrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dimitrov switches off momentarily and Gaetz cracks him with a monster right hand! Dimitrov topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Gaetz dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Gaetz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Link Gaetz!
A victorious Link Gaetz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 73 Andreev vs Karimov
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Chukwuma tries to clinch but Dimitrov is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Dimitrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chukwuma doesn't seem phased though.
Dimitrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dimitrov throws a counter combo.
Chukwuma tries to clinch but Dimitrov moves out of range.
Dimitrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Chukwuma there.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.#CL#
Chukwuma darts in and clinches Dimitrov up against the cage.
Chukwuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards.
Dimitrov scores with a shot to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Chukwuma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chukwuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chukwuma blocking some punches.
Chukwuma can't find room to land a body shot as Dimitrov controls the action.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chukwuma up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dimitrov. #BC2#
Dimitrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Dimitrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chukwuma takes one to the side of the head. #KD2#
Dimitrov lands a left and a right that send Chukwuma crashing to the mat, dazed. Dimitrov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL2#
Dimitrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Dimitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chukwuma moves in looking to clinch but Dimitrov pushes him off.
Chukwuma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chukwuma wants to clinch up but Dimitrov keeps it at a distance.
Chukwuma moves in looking to clinch but Dimitrov pushes him off.#CL#
Chukwuma moves into range and clinches up with Dimitrov.
Chukwuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimitrov throws a head punch that misses.
Chukwuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimitrovs head.
Dimitrov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimitrov's elbow. #T2#
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov is looking to control Chukwuma's arms but Chukwuma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dimitrov has his back to the cage.
Chukwuma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Dimitrov lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dimitrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dimitrov lands with a right to the head.
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitrov.
Chukwuma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimitrov is keeping busy.
Dimitrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dimitrov prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Dimitrov misses with the head strike. #T3#
Chukwuma tries to work over Dimitrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chukwuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwuma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimitrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Nice body punch from Dimitrov - that landed with a thud.
Dimitrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chukwuma is breathing heavily.
Dimitrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Chukwuma blocks a body shot from Dimitrov. #BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dimitrov moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitrov.
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
Dimitrov lands a left hand.
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Dimitrov. #T4#
Dimitrov working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dimitrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwuma blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Dimitrov.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwuma works on Dimitrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimitrov.
A short right from Dimitrov on the inside.
Dimitrov lands with a left to the head.
Dimitrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Dimitrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimitrov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov lands with a right to the head.
Dimitrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Dimitrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Dimitrov's cut.
That's time! Chukwuma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dimitrov cracks Chukwuma with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Chukwuma tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dimitrov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Chukwuma is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov 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.
In defeat, Tinashe Chukwuma stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cheater ...its obvious hes on steroids....'.

Event: PFC 65 Cotton vs Dmitrov
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Cotton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimitrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotton swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Dimitrov closes the distance and clinches.
Cotton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cotton misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitrov.
Cotton is struggling to control the position.
Dimitrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Cotton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dimitrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dimitrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cotton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dimitrov throws a series of punches but Cotton avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Dimitrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cotton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dimitrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dimitrov misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Cotton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dimitrov quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimitrov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cotton.
Cotton 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.
Dimitrov is looking to control Cotton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dimitrov avoid being mounted?
Cotton prevents Dimitrov from improving his position.
Dimitrov wants to get back to his feet.
Cotton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dimitrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimitrov wants to get back to full guard.
Dimitrov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cotton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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!
Dimitrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Cotton is trying to control. Dimitrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cotton working the head and body with strikes.
Cotton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dimitrov defending well though.
Cotton wants to pass to mount but Dimitrov is defending the position.
Dimitrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cotton is working away from the top position though.
Cotton working Dimitrov over with strikes.
Cotton passes into side control, despite Dimitrov's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Cotton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dimitrov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Cotton!
Nick Cotton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 60 Reich vs Com*
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Bobby Jr misses with a right hand
and Dimitrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimitrov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ricky Bobby Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov slips under a jab.
Bobby Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dimitrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Dimitrov instigates a clinch.
Dimitrov lands with a left to the head.
Dimitrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bobby Jr.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Bobby Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobby Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov blocking some punches.
Dimitrov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bobby Jr.
Good body shot from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1##BC#
Dimitrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobby Jr moves to clinch but Dimitrov breaks away #KD#
and Dimitrov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bobby Jr! Dimitrov lets Bobby Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Bobby Jr has been cut.
Bobby Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimitrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Bobby Jr throws a shot to the body.
Dimitrov throws a sloppy head kick
and Bobby Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobby Jr misses with an uppercut.
Dimitrov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bobby Jr avoids it.
Bobby Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD#
Dimitrov cracks Bobby Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bobby Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dimitrov finish him? #ROC#
Bobby Jr is rocked!
Bobby Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Bobby Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Dimitrov finish him?
Bobby Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Dimitrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Bobby Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Bobby Jr looks winded!
Dimitrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobby Jr is just out of range.
Dimitrov lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bobby Jr tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
A less than humble Daniel Dimitrov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFC 55 Alzheimer vs Jackal*
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Gaetz catches Dimitrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
A lazy left from Gaetz finds it's target.
Gaetz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimitrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaetz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaetz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gaetz 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.
Gaetz tries a low kick but Dimitrov avoids it.
Gaetz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gaetz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dimitrov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaetz cracks the inside of Dimitrov's front leg.
Gaetz looks for the body kick but Dimitrov saw that one coming.
Dimitrov throwing a counter right hand but Gaetz manages to avoid it.
Dimitrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaetz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimitrov scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Gaetz steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Dimitrov is out on his feet! Gaetz sets himself and nearly takes Dimitrov's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Link Gaetz!
A victorious Link Gaetz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 50 John vs Boone
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Ramadan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimitrov is just out of range.
Dimitrov avoids a kick to the body.
Dimitrov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Ramadan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dimitrov is trying to defend but Ramadan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ramadan wants to free his trapped foot but Dimitrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dimitrov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramadan in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Ramadan is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramadan trying to control from half guard but Dimitrov is working away.
Dimitrov tries to roll over but Ramadan keeps him under control.
Dimitrov trying to control from the bottom.
Ramadan passes to full mount!
Ramadan controlling from mount. #T2#
Ramadan is continuing to stall.
Dimitrov is controlling an arm, preventing Ramadan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Ramadan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dimitrov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dimitrov regains half guard.#T3#
Ramadan is stalling here. Dimitrov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramadan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dimitrov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ramadan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dimitrov staying calm.
Ramadan is looking for a sweep.
Dimitrov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramadan's legs. #T4#
Ramadan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ramadan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramadan is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ramadan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dimitrov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramadan can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arjuna Ramadan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ramadan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dimitrov counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramadan connects with a leg kick. Dimitrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramadan misses with a left hand
and Dimitrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramadan connects with a crisp jab.
Dimitrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramadan throws a jab when Dimitrov was well out of range.
Ramadan throws a hook to the side of Dimitrov's head but Dimitrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramadan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimitrov counters with a nice body shot.
Ramadan cracks Dimitrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov slips a straight right by Ramadan.
A little feinted left hand from Dimitrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramadan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dimitrov misses with an uppercut. Ramadan saw that one coming.#T1#
Ramadan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dimitrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramadan thows a leg kick but Dimitrov checks it #KD#
and Dimitrov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ramadan! Dimitrov lets Ramadan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Ramadan is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Arjuna Ramadan has been cut.
Dimitrov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ramadan's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Dimitrov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
A less than humble Daniel Dimitrov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFC 46 Fresh Blood*
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Dimitrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling John to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
John misses the shot to the body.
John fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dimitrov checks it well.
A jab from John does it's job there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dimitrov.
John misses with a left hand
and Dimitrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dimitrov lands with a slapping head kick.
John comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
A little jabbing left from Dimitrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
John misses with a leg kick
and Dimitrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
John scores with a sloppy right hand. Dimitrov should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dimitrov is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John throws a leg kick
and Dimitrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimitrov counters with a solid body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by John. That's going to slow Dimitrov down.
John misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dimitrov! But no joy.
Dimitrov staying out of range there.
Dimitrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts John, as that shot connected. #CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.#KD2#
Dimitrov sends John crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dimitrov is motioning to the referee to let John up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov moves away from the strike by John.
Dimitrov throws a big counter head kick but John avoids it with no problem.#T2#
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from John, right into the meat.
John lands with a cross.
Scott John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Dimitrov blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Dimitrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
John feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dimitrov sprawling to the canvas! Dimitrov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can John finish him?! #ROC#
Dimitrov is rocked!
John lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott John!
Scott John is the new heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott John made sure he mentioned CAGED UP Clothings 50$, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: PFC 41 Brophy vs Dmitrov
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Brophy misses with a lunging right hand
and Dimitrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick but Brophy moved away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Decent striking displayed by Brophy there.
Brophy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brophy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brophy lands with a straight right. Dimitrov didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Brophy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brophy takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Red Brophy has been cut.#T1#
Brophy slips a straight right by Dimitrov.
A little feinted left hand from Brophy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dimitrov slips a jab from Brophy.
Red Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov moves out of range as Brophy throws a body kick.
Dimitrov looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Dimitrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Brophy misses its target.
Brophy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
Dimitrov is looking for the big counter here.
Brophy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Brophy.
A solid body kick from Dimitrov.
A big right from Brophy misses.
Brophy digs a good body shot into Dimitrov's ribs.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Brophy looks to throw a body kick
and Dimitrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimitrov misses with a straight left. #T3#
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brophy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dimitrov thinks about the counter body kick.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick
and Dimitrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Brophy throws the kick towards the body but Dimitrov avoids it.#CL#
Brophy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitrov.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
Dimitrov lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Brophy breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dimitrov as he connects with a hook.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Dimitrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimitrov is just out of range.
Brophy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dimitrov throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brophy throws the left hand but Dimitrov avoids the punch easily.
Dimitrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimitrov is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitrov throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Brophy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dimitrov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dimitrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Dimitrov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dimitrov. Brophy shrugs it off though.
Brophy scores with a nice head shot.
Dimitrov misses with a head kick.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Dimitrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Dimitrov lands a big head kick that sends Brophy tumbling to the mat! Dimitrov takes a step backwards and waves Brophy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimitrov swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Dimitrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dimitrov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Dimitrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov walks into a straight right hand from Brophy.#CL#
Brophy clinches up with Dimitrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Dimitrov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
Dimitrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Dimitrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimitrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Dimitrov blocking some punches.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head.
Dimitrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Dimitrov is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Dimitrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Dimitrov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Dimitrov.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov works on Brophy's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitrov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Dimitrov blocking some punches.
Dimitrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Dimitrov has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitrov fails to land.
Dimitrov scores with a hook to the body.
Dimitrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimitrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Dimitrov lands a nice uppercut.
Dimitrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Brophy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dimitrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brophys head.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Dimitrov misses with some punches.
Dimitrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brophy or not.
Brophy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov presses Brophy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dimitrov digs a right hand underneath Brophy's ribcage. Brophy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dimitrov gets through Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dimitrov lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimitrov gets through Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dimitrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brophy.
Dimitrov digs a right hand underneath Brophy's ribcage. Brophy let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Dimitrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimitrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Dimitrov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dimitrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimitrov. #ROC2#
Brophy is rocked!
Good body shot from Dimitrov.
Oh Brophy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Dimitrov on the inside.
Dimitrov lands a big right hand that drops Brophy! The killer instinct kicks in and Dimitrov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dimitrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov is the new heavyweight champion!
Daniel Dimitrov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFC 33 Yamaguchi vs Darkk II
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Kitano swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Dimitrov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kitano! Dimitrov lets Kitano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Dimitrov misses with a hook
and Kitano counters with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Kitano.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Kitano throws out a leg kick but Dimitrov moves out of range and Kitano only half commits.
It seemed like Dimitrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Kitano - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dimitrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kitano's head.
Sendou Kitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dimitrov.
Kitano misses with a right hand
and Dimitrov counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Kitano.
Kitano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dimitrov just manages to avoid it.
Kitano tries a low kick but Dimitrov avoids it.
Dimitrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dimitrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Kitano.
Kitano misses with a low kick as Dimitrov jumps back.
Dimitrov tries a quick counter leg kick but Kitano is wise to it.
Kitano tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Dimitrov loads up on a big right hand but Kitano slips the punch.
It appears Kitano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dimitrov scores with a jab.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dimitrov throws a right hand that misses
and Kitano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
Dimitrov checks a leg kick.
Dimitrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitano moves away.
Jab from Dimitrov.#CUT2#
Sendou Kitano's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Kitano on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Kitano is rocked!
Dimitrov drops Kitano with a straight right hand, right on the button! Dimitrov 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 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Dimitrov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Sendou Kitano stepped up to the mic, saying 'We are Heavyweights, we can not win them all. Congratulations to my opponent'.

Event: Gladiators 77 Rocco v Daniel
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1#
Marciano dodges the punch combination from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
Marciano thuds his shin into the meat of Dimitrov's side.
Dimitrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dimitrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marciano's hands.
Marciano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Marciano's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Marciano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A leg kick checked by Marciano.
Marciano thows a leg kick but Dimitrov checks it
and Dimitrov counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Marciano. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Dimitrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marciano under the eye.#T1#
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimitrov throws a series of strikes that have Marciano backpedaling.
Marciano is looking to slow Dimitrov down with leg kicks.
Dimitrov 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.
Dimitrov cracks Marciano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Marciano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dimitrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marciano.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimitrov.
Marciano misses with a left hand
and Dimitrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marciano misses with a hook
and Marciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimitrov checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Dimitrov misses.
Marciano misses with a low kick as Dimitrov jumps back.
Dimitrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dimitrov ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.#T2#
Dimitrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano misses with the body kick
and Dimitrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
A big right from Marciano misses.
Dimitrov throws a nice head kick!
Marciano connects with a right hand. Dimitrov shakes it off.
Dimitrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Dimitrov slips under a jab.
Dimitrov misses with a hook to the body
and Marciano counters with a low kick, right behind Dimitrov 's knee.
Marciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marciano blocks a leg kick.
Dimitrov throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Dimitrov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marciano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marciano misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Marciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Marciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a three punch combo that has Marciano backing up. Marciano nods at Dimitrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano blocks the body kick.
Dimitrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano takes a swing at Dimitrov's ribcage but misses.
Dimitrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Dimitrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marciano lands with a right hand.
Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov clobbers Marciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitrov scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Marciano lands a front kick.
Marciano lands a jab.
Marciano missing with a left hand there. Dimitrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dimitrov looks for the body kick but Marciano saw that one coming.
As Dimitrov backs away, Marciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dimitrov tries to clinch up
and Marciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marciano checks the leg kick.
Marciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dimitrov.
Good shot there by Dimitrov.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Dimitrov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Dimitrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Dimitrov's cut.
That's time! Marciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dimitrov lunges at Marciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marciano's hand.
Dimitrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Dimitrov misses the jab.
Dimitrov digs a good body shot into Marciano's ribs.
Dimitrov lands a nice hook to Marciano's body. Marciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marciano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marciano lands with a good body shot.
Marciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimitrov scores with a hook to the body. Marciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dimitrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marciano scores with the left hand. Dimitrov knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Marciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marciano counters with a body kick.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.
Marciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano.
Dimitrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body kick there by Marciano.
Dimitrov keeps Marciano at a distance using the push kick.
Marciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Dimitrov.
Marciano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dimitrov counters with a good low kick that Marciano was not able to check.
Dimitrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimitrov avoids a kick to the body. #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!
Marciano walks into a straight right hand from Dimitrov.#CL2#
Dimitrov instigates a clinch.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimitrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
Dimitrov working aggressively here.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Marciano 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.
A right hook to the body lands for Marciano.
Dimitrov working aggressively here.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Dimitrov.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Dimitrov avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Dimitrov blocking some punches.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Dimitrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Dimitrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Marciano prevents a body shot from Dimitrov.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Dimitrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Dimitrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Dimitrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitrov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marciano.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Marciano.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitrov misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Dimitrov manages to break the clinch.
Marciano scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Marciano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimitrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Marciano walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dimitrov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Marciano swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dimitrov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Marciano!
Rocco Marciano retains his heavyweight title!
Rocco Marciano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Gladiators 74 Snot v Murphy
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Dimitrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Wipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Dimitrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wipe.
Dimitrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wipe wants to counter the offense by Dimitrov and move into the clinch position.
Wipe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dimitrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wipe 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.
Wipe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wipe misses with a body shot.
Dimitrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dimitrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wipe! But no joy.
Wipe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Wipe scores with a body shot.
Wipe just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dimitrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Wipe should have avoided that one.
A big left from Wipe misses.
Dimitrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wipe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dimitrov.#T1#
Dimitrov misses with a body kick.
Dimitrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wipe.
Wipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wipe.
Dimitrov throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Wipe counters by moving into the clinch.
Dimitrov blocking some punches.
Dimitrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with some punches.
Dimitrov pushes Wipe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Dimitrov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wipe.
Dimitrov prevents a body shot from Wipe.
Dimitrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wipe controls his hands.
Wipe misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wipe.
Dimitrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimitrov lands an uppercut.#T2#
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimitrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wipe's elbow.
Dimitrov tries to work over Wipe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimitrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wipe controls his hands.
Wipe takes a shot to the head.
Dimitrov working aggressively here.
Dimitrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wipe controls his hands.
Dimitrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Wipe pushes Dimitrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wipe blocks an uppercut.
Dimitrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Dimitrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimitrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wipe.
Dimitrov can't find room to land a body shot as Wipe controls the action.
Dimitrov lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Wipe.
Dimitrov misses with a body punch.
Wipe misses with a body punch.
Dimitrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Dimitrov tries to work over Wipe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wipe struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands.
Wipe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wipe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dimitrov.
Wipe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov can't find room to land a body shot as Wipe controls the action.
Dimitrov blocks an uppercut.
Wipe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov tries a body shot but Wipe blocks it.
Dimitrov misses with a body punch.
Wipe misses with a punch to the body.
Wipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimitrov.
Wipe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dimitrov lands a shot to the body.
Wipe looks winded!
Dimitrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimitrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dimitrov lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimitrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimitrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wipe backwards.
Dimitrov lands a shot to the body.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD#
Dimitrov drops Wipe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wipe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Wipe is rocked!
Dimitrov pushes Wipe against the cage. Dimitrov is working some dirty boxing. Dimitrov pushes off with a quick right hook! Wipe goes down! Wipe tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dimitrov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov 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: Gladiators 65 Wesley v Rocco 2
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Dimitrov moves forwards but Goose connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Goose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Goose wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimitrov avoids the body shot from Goose .
Goose lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goose manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Goose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimitrov digs a good body shot into Goose 's ribs.#T1#
Goose throws a hook but Dimitrov blocks it.
Dimitrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dimitrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitrov.
Goose swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimitrov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dimitrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dimitrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Goose on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dimitrov loads up on a big right hand but Goose slips the punch.
Goose let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dimitrov throws a right hand that misses
and Goose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goose .
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!#CL2#
Goose darts in and clinches Dimitrov up against the cage.
Dimitrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goose tries to stall but Dimitrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dimitrov tries a body shot but Goose blocks it.
Dimitrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimitrov blocking some punches. #T3#
Goose has Dimitrov pressed against the cage.
Goose blocking some punches.
A short left from Dimitrov.
Stalling in the clinch from Goose .
Dimitrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goose 's elbow.
Dimitrov lands a nice uppercut.
Goose taking a breather.
Goose misses with the head strike.
Dimitrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimitrov blocks an uppercut.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Goose uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goose s head.
Dimitrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goose blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dimitrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimitrov as Goose tries to tie him up. #T4#
Dimitrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goose 's elbow.
Dimitrov lands a right hand.
Goose lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a body punch.
Goose misses with a body punch.
Goose misses with some punches.
Dimitrov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitrov fails to land.
Dimitrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dimitrov lands a body shot.
Dimitrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goose misses with a punch on the inside.
Goose throws a head punch that misses.
Goose misses with a body punch.
Goose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimitrov blocks an uppercut.
Dimitrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Dimitrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Dimitrov'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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dimitrov working aggressively here.
Dimitrov throws a head punch that misses.
Goose blocking some punches.
Dimitrov misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimitrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goose can do to turn this around?
Goose throws a head punch that misses.
Dimitrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goose has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
Goose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards.
Dimitrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov can't find room to land a body shot as Goose controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov throws a head punch that misses.
Dimitrov lands a right hand.
Dimitrov pushes Goose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniel Dimitrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goose has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Goose misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dimitrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with the head strike.
Dimitrov pushes Goose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Goose is rocked!
Goose blocks an uppercut.
Goose is still on wobbly legs! Can Dimitrov finish him?
Dimitrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Dimitrov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Goose to his knees! Dimitrov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov 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: FFA 39: Psychosis
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Dimitrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runt throws a big shot that misses.
Dimitrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Runt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dimitrov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dimitrov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dimitrov throws a push kick but Runt slaps the foot to one side.
Runt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimitrov.
Runt throws an off balance right hand
and Dimitrov counters with a thumping low kick.
Dimitrov misses with a hook
and Runt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Runt blocks the body kick.
Runt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dimitrov counter with a right hand.
Dimitrov lands with a straight right. Runt didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Runt.
A shot to the liver by Runt. Beautiful body shot.
Runt misses with a hook. Dimitrov ducked under it nicely.
Dimitrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runt slips under a jab.
It seemed like Runt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Runt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dimitrov.
Runt misses with a left hand
and Dimitrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Runt thinking.
Runt throws a hook to the side of Dimitrov's head but Dimitrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dimitrov misses with a right hand
and Runt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimitrov missing with a left hand there. Runt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dimitrov drops his hands momentarily and Runt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Runt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dimitrov scores with a jab to the body.
Runt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitrov.
Runt throws a lazy uppercut
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Runt is rocked!
Runt misses with a hook
and Dimitrov counters with a nice body shot.
Runt looks winded!
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!
Dimitrov is looking to slow Runt down with leg kicks.
Runt slips a jab from Dimitrov.#T2#
Runt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Are you kidding me?! Dimitrov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Runt clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov retains his heavyweight title!
Daniel Dimitrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: FFA 36: Revolution
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Ramadan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dimitrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramadan throws a lazy uppercut
and Dimitrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Arjuna Ramadan has been cut.
Ramadan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ramadan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dimitrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dimitrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimitrov lands a body shot.
Dimitrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dimitrov blocks the body kick.
Dimitrov misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Ramadan looks to throw a body kick
and Ramadan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ramadan throws a poor cross that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a crisp right that sends Ramadan to the canvas! Dimitrov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Daniel Dimitrov 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: FFA 31: Relentless
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Trusov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitrov.
We've been told by Dimitrov's head coaches at Top Dawg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trusov swings for the body but Dimitrov moves out of range.
Trusov loads up on a big right hand but Dimitrov slips the punch.
Dimitrov scores with a nice strike.
Trusov misses with a body shot
and Dimitrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Borislav Trusov has been cut.
Trusov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimitrov looks to land a right hand but Trusov moved out of range.
Trusov lands with a nice body punch.
Trusov misses the body punch
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dimitrov throws the kick towards the body but Trusov avoids it.
Dimitrov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Trusov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Trusov.
Trusov cracks Dimitrov with a nice body shot.
Trusov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimitrov's elbow.
Dimitrov can't find room to land a body shot as Trusov controls the action.
Trusov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.#T1##BC2#
Trusov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trusov misses with a hook. Dimitrov ducked under it nicely.
Dimitrov moves out of range as Trusov strikes.
Dimitrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dimitrov ducks under a wild hook from Trusov.
Dimitrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trusov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimitrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trusov checks a leg kick nicely.
Dimitrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Trusov closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Trusov manages to break the clinch.
Dimitrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trusov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dimitrov loads up on a big right hand but Trusov slips the punch.
Trusov tries to bum rush Dimitrov with a series of wild strikes but Dimitrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Trusov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimitrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trusov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL2#
Trusov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trusov pushes Dimitrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dimitrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Trusov - that landed with a thud.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.
Trusov digs a right hand into Dimitrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitrov's gas tank.
Trusov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trusov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trusov digs a right hand into Dimitrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitrov's gas tank.
Trusov tries to throw a body punch but Dimitrov avoids it by throwing Trusov back against the cage. #BC2#
Trusov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trusov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trusov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Dimitrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trusov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Trusov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Nice body punch from Trusov.
Trusov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Trusov closes the distance and pushes Dimitrov back into the cage.#BC#
Dimitrov breaks from the clinch.
Trusov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trusov misses with a few strikes there.
Dimitrov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Trusov missing with a left hand there. Dimitrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trusov throws a body shot but no joy.
Trusov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dimitrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Dimitrov ducks under a wild hook from Trusov.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimitrov misses the target.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Dimitrov throws an overhand right that lands on Trusov's shoulder, as Trusov tries to avoid the shot.
Dimitrov slips a straight right by Trusov.#T4#
Dimitrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Trusov misses with an uppercut. Dimitrov saw that one coming.
Dimitrov misses with a straight right.
Dimitrov moves away from the strike by Trusov.
Dimitrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dimitrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trusov to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Dimitrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Trusov misses with a body punch
and Dimitrov counters with a left and a right that stings Trusov.
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimitrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Borislav Trusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trusov scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dimitrov.
Trusov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borislav Trusov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Dimitrov drops Trusov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Trusov looks back up at him and smiles so Dimitrov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dimitrov misses with a looping right.
Dimitrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trusov! But no joy.
Dimitrov misses with an uppercut. Trusov saw that one coming.#CL2#
Trusov pushes Dimitrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Trusov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trusov lands with a right to the head.
Trusov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dimitrov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Trusov can turn it around.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trusov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trusov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Trusov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Trusov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimitrov's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trusov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trusov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Trusov.
Dimitrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trusov.
Dimitrov lands a right hand. #T1#
Dimitrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dimitrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trusov.
Nice body punch from Trusov.
Trusov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimitrov being controlled against the cage.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Trusov.
Trusov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov wants to break free but Trusov has control. #BC2#
Trusov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimitrov throws an overhand right that lands on Trusov's shoulder, as Trusov tries to avoid the shot.
Dimitrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trusov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimitrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dimitrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trusov.#T2#
The fighters circling - Trusov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trusov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dimitrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dimitrov throws a shot from downtown. Trusov moves away and avoids it.
Trusov lands with a good body shot.
Trusov throws a hook but Dimitrov avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimitrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trusov.
Dimitrov ducks under a wild hook from Trusov.
Trusov ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with a hook.
Dimitrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trusov.
Trusov misses with a lunging right hand
and Dimitrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimitrov tries to work over Trusov's front leg with a kick but Trusov checks it.
It seemed like Trusov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Trusov throws a shot from downtown. Dimitrov moves away and avoids it.
Trusov misses with an uppercut
and Trusov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov throws the left hand but Trusov avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Trusov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dimitrov misses with a right hand
letting Trusov counter with a right hand.
Trusov moves out of range as Dimitrov throws a body kick.
Trusov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dimitrov scores with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trusov throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Trusov misses the target.
Dimitrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trusov throws out the jab.
Trusov moves away from the strike by Dimitrov. #T4#
Dimitrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trusov.
Dimitrov slips a straight right by Trusov.
Trusov misses the shot to the body.
Dimitrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trusov takes a swing at Dimitrov's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Trusov blocks the leg kick.
Dimitrov wants to slow Trusov down by chopping away at his legs.
Daniel Dimitrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Trusov ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.#CL2#
Trusov gets a clinch.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Trusov.
Trusov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands. #BC#
Dimitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick but Trusov checks 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 Daniel Dimitrov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Trusov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimitrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimitrov feints a jab promting Trusov to slip. Dimitrov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Trusov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dimitrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trusov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitrov avoids the body shot from Trusov.
Trusov scores with a one two! Dimitrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Trusov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trusov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dimitrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Trusov avoided it.
Dimitrov ducks under a wild hook from Trusov.
A big right from Trusov misses.
Trusov thuds his right hand into Dimitrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Dimitrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A cross from Trusov lands.
Trusov tries to clinch but Dimitrov is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Dimitrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimitrov throws an overhand right that lands on Trusov's shoulder, as Trusov tries to avoid the shot.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Trusov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Trusov throws an off balance right hand
and Dimitrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Trusov misses.
Trusov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dimitrov throws a series of punches but Trusov avoids them all with ease.
Trusov tries to clinch up.
Dimitrov throws a big counter combination but Trusov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dimitrov misses with a head kick.
A jab from Trusov misses. #T2#
Trusov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimitrov moves away.
Dimitrov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dimitrov misses with a low kick.
Trusov misses with an uppercut.
Dimitrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trusov misses with a shot to the body
and Dimitrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Dimitrov 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trusov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trusov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A jab from Dimitrov misses. #CL2#
Trusov instigates a clinch.
Trusov tries to throw a body punch but Dimitrov avoids it by throwing Trusov back against the cage.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dimitrov scores with a hook to the body.
Dimitrov pushes Trusov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimitrov scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Dimitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trusov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dimitrov.
A right-left combo lands from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov drops Trusov with a naaaaasty hook - Trusov is in real trouble here! Dimitrov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Dimitrov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: FFA 29:
Date: Jul 14, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Wolf gets a clinch.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Dimitrov manages to break the clinch.
Wolf misses with a hook.
Dimitrov digs a good body shot into Wolf's ribs.
Wolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimitrov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dimitrov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Dimitrov's head coaches at Top Dawg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dimitrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimitrov.
A big left from Dimitrov misses.
Wolf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Howlin Wolf has been cut.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Wolf dodges the punch combination from Dimitrov.
Wolf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dimitrov defends it well.
Dimitrov scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dimitrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Wolf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dimitrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Wolf misses with a hook
and Dimitrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Wolf 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.
Wolf checks a leg kick nicely.
Wolf follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dimitrov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dimitrov lunges at Wolf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolf's hand.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dimitrov counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Wolf.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dimitrov misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Wolf walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dimitrov! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RFC 43: Set It Off
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Barrel lands with a nice body punch.
Dimitrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrel misses with an uppercut
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dimitrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrel.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dimitrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barrel lands a nice hook to Dimitrov's body. Dimitrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barrel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dimitrov cracks Barrel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barrel throws a hook but Dimitrov blocks it.
Dimitrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dimitrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barrel checks it well.
Nice body kick from Dimitrov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dimitrov lands a jab.
Dimitrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dimitrov throws a wild body kick that Barrel sees coming a mile off.
Barrel needs to keep his hands up - Dimitrov had a free shot at his head there.
Dimitrov jabs at Barrel's body.#T1#
Dimitrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barrel throwing a counter right hand but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Barrel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrel.
Dimitrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barrel with a body shot.
Barrel looks to land a right hand but Dimitrov moved out of range.
Barrel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Dimitrov misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dimitrov!
Dimitrov connects with a looping right hand.
Barrel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Barrel does no damage.
Barrel lands an overhand right.
Dimitrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrel.
Nice defenses there by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barrel finds it's way round the side to connect with Dimitrov's head. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Barrel throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dimitrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bully Busters in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Dimitrov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Barrel misses its target.
Dimitrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dimitrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barrel.
Dimitrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Barrel counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Dimitrov thuds his right hand into Barrel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barrel blocks the body kick.
Dimitrov walks into a jab.
Barrel throws a jab when Dimitrov was well out of range.
Dimitrov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barrel scores with a three punch combo!
Barrel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dimitrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barrel's hands.
Dimitrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrel takes one to the side of the head. #KD#
Barrel sends Dimitrov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barrel is motioning to the referee to let Dimitrov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Dimitrov is rocked!
Barrel weaves into range and cracks Dimitrov right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Dimitrov goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Barrel is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cracker Barrel!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cracker Barrel thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: RFC 39: Grudge Match
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Dimitrov scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick by Garcia misses
and Dimitrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garcia looks winded!
Both fighters circling a little - Dimitrov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #KD#
Dimitrov lands a big uppercut and Garcia crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Garcia looks OK. Dimitrov waves Garcia back to his feet!#ROC#
Garcia is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joel Garcia has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitrov lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Garcia up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dimitrov from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Garcia's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov 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: LFC 26
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Dimitrov punishes Ali's body with a nice straight punch.
Dimitrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dimitrov! But no joy.
Ali definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dimitrov scores with a nice right hand.
Dimitrov tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
As Dimitrov backs away, Ali returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.
Dimitrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimitrov. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimitrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali.
Ali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ali slips a jab from Dimitrov.
Ali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Ali moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dimitrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali blocks a body shot from Dimitrov. #T1#
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimitrov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimitrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali prevents a body shot from Dimitrov.
Ali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dimitrov's efforts to push away.#T2#
Dimitrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitrov.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimitrov tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Dimitrov tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Dimitrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Ali. #T3#
Ali blocking some punches.
Dimitrov misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Dimitrov is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dimitrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Dimitrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Ali.
Dimitrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Dimitrov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dimitrov tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Dimitrov back against the cage. #T4#
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dimitrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimitrov's elbow.
Dimitrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitrov is trying to stall.
Dimitrov tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Dimitrov back against the cage.
Dimitrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dimitrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov. #BC2#
Dimitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Dimitrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Dimitrov's cut.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali throws a low kick, looking for Dimitrov's leg but Dimitrov calmly moves out of range.
Dimitrov feints a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Dimitrov.
Ali throws a hook but Dimitrov avoids it easily.
Dimitrov lands a head kick. Ali smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Haider Ali has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimitrov. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimitrov throws a nice head kick!
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dimitrov throws a low kick, looking for Ali's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali throws a low kick but Dimitrov moves out of range easily.
Dimitrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Dimitrov gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains 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!
Ali working aggressively here. #T1#
Dimitrov scores with a hook to the body.
Ali 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.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Dimitrov.
Dimitrov lands a left hand.
Dimitrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimitrov throws a head punch that misses.
Dimitrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dimitrov stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dimitrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dimitrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimitrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dimitrov presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov can't break the clinch.
Dimitrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ali up against the cage.#BC2#
Dimitrov manages to break the clinch.
Dimitrov looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimitrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Dimitrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimitrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali thows a leg kick but Dimitrov checks it
and Dimitrov counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
Dimitrov is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Dimitrov misses the shot to the body.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Dimitrov looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Dimitrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimitrov loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali throws a series of strikes that have Dimitrov backpedaling.
Dimitrov scores with a leg kick.
Dimitrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Dimitrov throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Dimitrov wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dimitrov, as that shot connected.
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Dimitrov's head but Dimitrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Dimitrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Dimitrov catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Ali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dimitrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali's head.
Dimitrov lunges at Ali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ali's hand.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimitrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dimitrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitrov.
Dimitrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Dimitrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Ali rushes Dimitrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dimitrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dimitrov has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Dimitrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Dimitrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dimitrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Dimitrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dimitrov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dimitrov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ali's calf.
Nice cross by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with a head kick.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimitrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimitrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Dimitrov tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
A lazy body kick from Ali
and Dimitrov counters with a nice body kick.
Dimitrov lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali slips under a jab from Dimitrov.#T1#
Dimitrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Dimitrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dimitrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Dimitrov pushes him off.
Dimitrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Ali off the cage and back into range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali 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 Dimitrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dimitrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dimitrov checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dimitrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimitrov misses the target.
Ali appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donk. Dimitrov catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Dimitrov thows a leg kick but Ali checks it
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimitrov lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Dimitrov clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitrov cracks a nice hook into Ali's ribs.
Dimitrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Dimitrov scores with a kick to the body.
Dimitrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitrov is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Dimitrov misses with a head kick.
Ali seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dimitrov slips under a jab from Ali.
Dimitrov lands a front kick.
Dimitrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Dimitrov throws a push kick but Ali slaps the foot to one side.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimitrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Dimitrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ali's head.
Dimitrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dimitrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dimitrov misses the jab.
Dimitrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dimitrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
Dimitrov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ali's head.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Dimitrov slips under a jab.#CL#
Dimitrov gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Ali being controlled against the cage.
Dimitrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimitrov. #BC2#
Dimitrov manages to break the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Dimitrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ali backs up against the cage.
Dimitrov misses with a body kick.
Ali tries to counter by clinching up but Dimitrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali throws the left hand but Dimitrov avoids the punch easily.
Ali misses the jab.
Dimitrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Dimitrov really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Ali digs a good hook to Dimitrov's body.
Ali misses with a left hand
and Dimitrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimitrov scores with a spinning back kick!
Ali misses with a hook.
Dimitrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good work by Dimitrov as he checks the leg kick.
Dimitrov missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali jabs Dimitrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dimitrov misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Dimitrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dimitrov lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali misses with a hook. Dimitrov ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali avoids the head kick by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov walks into a jab.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Dimitrov is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali throws a jab when Dimitrov was well out of range.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Dimitrov is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Daniel Dimitrov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dimitrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov blocks an uppercut.
Ali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali throws a leg kick but Dimitrov moved away.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dimitrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Ali as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali misses with a hook. Dimitrov ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Dimitrov misses its intended target.
Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dimitrov just manages to avoid it.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ali lands a nice hook to Dimitrov's body. Dimitrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dimitrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali has time to react.
Dimitrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dimitrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dimitrov.
Ali lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
Dimitrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat.
Dimitrov throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Ali holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dimitrov tries to break free but Ali pushes him back against the cage.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitrov fails to land. #BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dimitrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Ali misses with a hook. Dimitrov ducked under it nicely.
Dimitrov throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
A jab from Dimitrov misses. #CL#
Ali forces Dimitrov back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Dimitrov.
Ali will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC2#
Dimitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dimitrov.
Ali connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Dimitrov gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Dimitrov manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haider Ali had his way with Daniel Dimitrov in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R5#
Dimitrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ali at a distance.
Ali takes a swing at Dimitrov's ribcage but misses.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov thumps Ali with a low kick.
Ali blocks a head kick by Dimitrov.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitrov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ali's head.
Dimitrov misses with a low kick as Ali jumps back.
Dimitrov slips under a jab from Ali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Dimitrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Dimitrov misses with a leg kick.
Dimitrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dimitrov slows down the pace here. #T1#
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimitrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov working aggressively here.
Dimitrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Dimitrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Dimitrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov misses with some punches.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniel Dimitrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dimitrov leaning against his opponent.
Ali creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dimitrov with a big uppercut! Dimitrov tries to clinch up but Ali pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dimitrov to the mat! Dimitrov covers up and Ali unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Haider Ali!
Haider Ali is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: LFC 24
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Dimitrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochrymiuk manages to avoid it.
Ochrymiuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ochrymiuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ochrymiuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good leg kick by Dimitrov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ochrymiuk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dimitrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dimitrov throws a shot to the body.
Dimitrov misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Ochrymiuk counters with a single leg into guard. Dimitrov didn't expect that.
Ochrymiuk won't allow Dimitrov to sweep him here.
Ochrymiuk trying to control but Dimitrov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ochrymiuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ochrymiuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ochrymiuk trying to control but Dimitrov is working from the bottom.
My spies in World Combat Sports Academy inform me that Ochrymiuk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Dimitrov keeping full guard, as Ochrymiuk tries to pass.
Dimitrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dimitrov, not yet. #SUB2#
Ochrymiuk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dimitrov dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Dimitrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ochrymiuk working for submissions but it's allowed Dimitrov to get to half guard.
Dimitrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Ochrymiuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dimitrov pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dimitrov in particular looking to stall.
Dimitrov wants to free his trapped foot but Ochrymiuk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dimitrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ochrymiuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dimitrov pulls his head out easily.
Dimitrov wants to pass the guard but Ochrymiuk is defending well. #T3#
Dimitrov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dimitrov controlling from the full mount.
Ochrymiuk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ochrymiuk is squirming around, avoiding Dimitrov's attempts to control the action.
Dimitrov is looking to stand but Ochrymiuk has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Dimitrov prevents Ochrymiuk from getting the reversal.
Dimitrov controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Dimitrov wants to control the pace but Ochrymiuk is squirming around nicely.
Dimitrov prevents Ochrymiuk from getting the reversal.
Dimitrov avoids the attempt from Ochrymiuk to control.
Ochrymiuk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Ochrymiuk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dimitrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dimitrov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dimitrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ochrymiuk is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Dimitrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ochrymiuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with an uppercut
and Ochrymiuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.#CL2#
Ochrymiuk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimitrov, pushing him back against the cage.
Dimitrov lands with a light punch inside.
Ochrymiuk tries a body shot but Dimitrov blocks it.
Dimitrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ochrymiuk stalling in the clinch but Dimitrov improves position.
Dimitrov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochrymiuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ochrymiuk prevents a body shot from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov pushes Ochrymiuk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimitrov is leaning against Ochrymiuk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dimitrov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Dimitrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimitrov.
Ochrymiuk is breathing heavily.
Dimitrov gets through Ochrymiuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Ochrymiuk is rocked!
Dimitrov dips a shoulder and cracks Ochrymiuk with a mighty uppercut! Ochrymiuk falls back against the cage and Dimitrov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ochrymiuk is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dimitrov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
An out of breath Daniel Dimitrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LFC 18
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Nanou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dimitrov connects with a right hand. Nanou shakes it off.
Dimitrov cracks a nice hook into Nanou's ribs.
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nanou.
Nanou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dimitrov unleashes a big counter combination but Nanou bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nanou tries to move into range but Dimitrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimitrov stuns Nanou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dimitrov connects with a body shot.
Nanou throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitrov stuns Nanou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dimitrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nanou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dimitrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dimitrov lands with a nice body punch.
Nanou fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dimitrov is out of range.
Dimitrov works Nanou's body with a nice hook.
Nanou is breathing heavily.
Dimitrov scores with a body shot.
Dimitrov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nanou rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Dimitrov looks to land a combination but Nanou avoids it well. #KD2#
Dimitrov cracks Nanou with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nanou looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dimitrov finish him?
Dimitrov cracks Nanou with a hook to the temple - Nanou is on wobbly legs here! Dimitrov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nanou falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dimitrov wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Dimitrov!
Our winner, Daniel Dimitrov, 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: LFC 11
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Dimitrov lands a jab to Bello's midsection.
A left lands for Dimitrov.#CUT#
It looks like Muhammad Bello has been cut.
Bello takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bello 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 Dimitrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dimitrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#KD#
Dimitrov drops Bello with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bello looks back up at him and smiles so Dimitrov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Bello is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Muhammad Bello's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bello is holding his hands too far apart here. Dimitrov throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Bello is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
Our winner, Daniel Dimitrov, 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.

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