Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ICF 6
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Didysis throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimitriev.
Dimitriev defending well as Didysis loads up on a big left hand.
Didysis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dimitriev's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Bartok Dimitriev has been cut.
Didysis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Didysis works Dimitriev's body with a nice hook.
Didysis swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Dimitriev moves into the clinch.
Didysis working aggressively here.
Didysis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dimitriev is trying to stall.
Didysis blocks a body shot from Dimitriev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitriev uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
Didysis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Didysis has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitriev. #T1#
Dimitriev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Didysis misses with a body punch.
Didysis gets through Dimitriev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dimitriev is struggling to control the position.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didysis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dimitriev is pushing Didysis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Didysis fails to land.
Dimitriev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis digs a right hand into Dimitriev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitriev's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Didysis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Dimitriev.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Didysis throws a shot from downtown. Dimitriev moves away and avoids it.
Didysis sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Didysis avoids it this time.
Didysis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitriev.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Didysis.
Didysis works Dimitriev's body with a nice hook.
Didysis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dimitriev defending well as Didysis loads up on a big left hand.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Didysis pushes him away.
Dimitriev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Didysis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dimitriev slips a jab from Didysis.
Didysis looks to throw the jab but Dimitriev is out of range.
Dimitriev blocks a jab.
Didysis misses with a double jab.
Didysis scores with a shot to the body.
Didysis throws a shot from downtown. Dimitriev moves away and avoids it.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Didysis shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Didysis scores with a nice strike.
Didysis misses the jab.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Didysis misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Dimitriev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Didysis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitriev.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dimitriev slips a straight right by Didysis.
Dimitriev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Didysis shakes him off and moves away.
Didysis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Didysis throws a right and a left that Dimitriev avoids nicely.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Didysis pushes him away.
We've been informed that Dimitriev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Didysis misses with a straight right.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Didysis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitriev was well out of range. Poor timing from Didysis.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vytautas Didysis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Didysis throws a hook but Dimitriev avoids it easily.
Dimitriev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Didysis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Didysis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Didysis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dimitriev's brow.
Dimitriev tries to stall but Didysis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Didysis as the two fighters clinch.
Dimitriev is trying to stall.
Dimitriev has Didysis pushed against the cage.
Didysis blocks a body shot from Dimitriev.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Dimitriev controls the action.
Dimitriev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Didysis is keeping busy.
Dimitriev wants to stall.
Didysis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimitriev backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Didysis. #T5#
A shot in the inside from Didysis.
A short right from Didysis.
Didysis lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimitriev takes a shot to the head.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Dimitriev controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Didysis.
Didysis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Didysis misses with a body punch.
Didysis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dimitriev backwards.
Dimitriev is looking to control Didysis's arms but Didysis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dimitriev has his back to the cage.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Didysis lands a right hand.
Didysis lands a body shot.
Dimitriev looks winded!
Didysis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didysis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimitriev backwards. #T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Didysis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Didysis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimitriev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Didysis's elbow.
Didysis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Didysis pushes Dimitriev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Didysis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Didysis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimitrievs head.
Didysis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimitriev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Didysis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dimitriev can't find room to land a body shot as Didysis controls the action.
Didysis lands a shoulder strike.
Didysis lands an uppercut.
Dimitriev is trying to maintain a safe position but Didysis gets an underhook and turns Dimitriev into the cage.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside. #T7#
Dimitriev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#That has opened up Bartok Dimitriev's cut even more.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
Didysis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dimitriev or not.
Dimitriev throws a punch but it's blocked by Didysis.
Didysis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitriev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Dimitriev to work.
Didysis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Didysis lands with a short shot to the head.
Didysis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Didysis misses with an elbow over the top.
Dimitriev takes a shot to the head.
Didysis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimitrievs head.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Didysis.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike. #T8#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Didysis presses Dimitriev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Didysis on the inside.
Dimitriev trying to control the position but instead, Didysis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dimitriev into the cage.
Didysis taking a breather.
Didysis cracks Dimitriev with a nice body shot.
Didysis lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Didysis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Didysis.
Didysis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Didysis scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Didysis breaks from the clinch.
Didysis pounces like a tiger and cracks Dimitriev with a vicious hook! Dimitriev is down but not out! Didysis follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vytautas Didysis!

Event: ICF Friday Fights 1
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Charitie has managed to clinch. #TD#
Charitie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dimitriev is trying to keep an underhook but Charitie manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Charitie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dimitriev is just riding it out for now. Charitie eventually gives up the hold.
Charitie is trying to control the action in half guard but Dimitriev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dimitriev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dimitriev looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie tries to pass to full mount but Dimitriev defends it. #T1##SUB#
Charitie is working for a kimura here but Dimitriev manages to reverse the position and he's now in Charitie's guard.
Dimitriev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Charitie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dimitriev tries to free his leg and advance position but Charitie is retaining full guard.
Dimitriev forces his way into half guard.
Dimitriev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Charitie is doing well to control the position and prevent Dimitriev from advancing to side control.
Charitie is looking to control Dimitriev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charitie avoid being mounted?
Dimitriev content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Charitie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dimitriev is working away from the top position though.
Dimitriev is taking a breather. Charitie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Charitie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dimitriev controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A big right from Charitie misses.
Charitie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dimitriev is able to avoid easily.
Charitie misses with a low kick.
Dimitriev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Charitie has closed the distance and engaged Dimitriev in a clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike.
Dimitriev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dimitriev stalling the fight.
Charitie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dimitriev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dimitriev stalling.
Charitie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimitriev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dimitriev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dimitriev just leaning against Charitie, taking a breather.
Dimitriev taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Charitie swings for the body but Dimitriev moves out of range.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charitie.#T5#
Charitie misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Dimitriev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dimitriev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charitie's elbow.
Dimitriev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimitriev stalls.
Dimitriev gets underhooks to prevent Charitie's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitriev misses with some punches.
Dimitriev stalls. #T6#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dimitriev stalling in the clinch.
Dimitriev continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dimitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Charitie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitriev misses with a punch to the body.
Charitie blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Charitie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dimitriev uses from the top position.
Dimitriev 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. #T7#
Dimitriev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charitie being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charitie throws a leg kick but Dimitriev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Charitie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dimitriev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Dimitriev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Charitie pushes Dimitriev up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dimitriev lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Dimitriev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Dimitriev's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Charitie blocks an uppercut. #T9#
Charitie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dimitriev stalls.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitriev misses with some punches.
Dimitriev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dimitriev has Charitie pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Dimitriev checks a low kick from Charitie.
Charitie sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Charitie avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartok Dimitriev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Charitie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dimitriev is fending him off so far but Charitie persists. Nope, Dimitriev circles away and we're back to standing.
Charitie misses with a low kick.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.
Charitie moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dimitriev enables Charitie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dimitriev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie trying to control but Dimitriev is working from the bottom.
Charitie wants to pass the guard but Dimitriev is keeping the position.#T1#
Charitie is fighting to break Dimitriev's control of his arms but Dimitriev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Charitie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dimitriev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charitie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimitriev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charitie pushes down on Dimitriev's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Dimitriev is defending against the submission attempts here by Charitie. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Charitie is pressing down on Dimitriev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dimitriev is holding on for now.
Charitie works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charitie advances to full mount.
Charitie looking to control but Dimitriev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Dimitriev prevents Charitie from taking his back.
Dimitriev is looking to get to half guard.
Charitie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dimitriev is looking to escape.
Charitie is trying to take his opponent's back. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Charitie works his way to his opponent's back.
Dimitriev trying to get back to his feet but Charitie is in full control for now.
Charitie trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Charitie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dimitriev is defending well though. Charitie let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Dimitriev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Renzo Charitie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T5#
Charitie struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Charitie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimitriev is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Dimitriev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Charitie tightening his grip on Dimitriev, looking for the choke. #T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Charitie wants to control the position but Dimitriev frees himself and scrambles - Charitie manages to regain control in side control. #SUB#
Charitie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dimitriev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Charitie's guard! Nice work there by Dimitriev!
Dimitriev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
Let's hope that Dimitriev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Charitie trying to keep a closed guard but Dimitriev is proving a slippery customer.
Dimitriev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dimitriev is still trying to improve position.
Charitie trying to keep a closed guard but Dimitriev is proving a slippery customer.
Dimitriev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Charitie wants to sweep here but Dimitriev controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Charitie darts in and clinches Dimitriev up against the cage.
Dimitriev working aggressively here.
Charitie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bartok Dimitriev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charitie.
Charitie tries to pull guard but Dimitriev won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T9#
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitriev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Charitie wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charitie.
Dimitriev stops a takedown attempt from Charitie.
Dimitriev is pushing Charitie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dimitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Charitie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Charitie misses with a body kick.
Charitie shoots for a double leg takedown but Dimitriev sprawls well. He's pushed Charitie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dimitriev stuffs the takedown.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie shoots and misses #CL2#
and Dimitriev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimitriev taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Charitie blocking some punches.
Charitie being controlled against the cage.
Dimitriev slows down the pace here.
Dimitriev effectively controlling the action here.
Dimitriev taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Charitie darts in looking for a takedown but Dimitriev gets double underhooks and turns Charitie into the cage.
Charitie has Dimitriev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dimitriev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dimitriev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Charitie misses with the head strike.
Dimitriev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dimitriev throws a head punch that misses.
Charitie blocks an uppercut.
Charitie tries to pull guard but Dimitriev won't allow it.
Charitie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Dimitriev misses with some punches.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Charitie.
Charitie wants a takedown.
Charitie misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitriev working aggressively here.
Dimitriev has Charitie pushed against the cage.
Dimitriev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dimitriev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Charitie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimitriev pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Charitie throws a low kick but Dimitriev moves out of range easily.
Charitie misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Dimitriev counters by clinching up.
Dimitriev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev just leaning against Charitie, taking a breather.
Dimitriev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dimitriev receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T5#
Charitie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charitie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dimitriev to keep the fight standing.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike.
Charitie tries to pull guard but Dimitriev won't allow it.
Charitie jumps guard but Dimitriev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dimitriev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dimitriev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charitie. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dimitriev stalling.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
Charitie tries to pull guard but Dimitriev won't allow it.
Dimitriev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Charitie up against the cage.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charitie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charitie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Charitie prevents a body shot from Dimitriev. #T7#
Dimitriev tries a body shot but Charitie blocks it.
Dimitriev lands a shoulder strike.
Dimitriev stalling against the cage.
Dimitriev stalling.
Charitie is trying to pull guard but Dimitriev has him pressed against the cage.
Dimitriev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Charities head.
Charitie blocks an uppercut.
Charitie is trying to pull guard but Dimitriev has him pressed against the cage.#T8#
Charitie blocks an uppercut.
Dimitriev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charitie blocks an uppercut.
Dimitriev working aggressively here.
Dimitriev leaning against his opponent.
Charitie is trying to pull guard but Dimitriev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dimitriev controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dimitriev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Charitie throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitriev. #T9#
Dimitriev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dimitriev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Charitie tries to land a leg kick but Dimitriev saw it coming and moves away.
Charitie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
Charitie wants to slow Dimitriev down by chopping away at his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dimitriev enables Charitie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dimitriev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartok Dimitriev really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##TD#
Charitie drives through with a takedown into Dimitriev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Charitie has gone for a leg lock! Dimitriev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Charitie's guard.#REVB#
Charitie keeping full guard, as Dimitriev tries to pass.
Dimitriev is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Charitie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dimitriev's guard. #REVR#
Charitie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimitriev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charitie advances position into side control!#SUB#
Charitie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dimitriev has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Charitie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Dimitriev prevents Charitie from improving position. #SUB#
Charitie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Charitie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dimitriev is not content to let Charitie control the position.
Charitie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dimitriev's legs. #T3#
Dimitriev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dimitriev is trying to buck Charitie off.#SUB#
Charitie tries for a kimura but Dimitriev is defending well. #SUB#
Charitie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dimitriev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charitie darts in looking for a takedown but Dimitriev gets double underhooks and turns Charitie into the cage.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good body shot from Dimitriev.
Dimitriev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charitie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dimitriev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T5#
Dimitriev throws a punch but it's blocked by Charitie.
Dimitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev tries to work over Charitie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charitie blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Charitie jumps guard.
Dimitriev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Dimitriev is continuing to stall.
Dimitriev wants to pass the guard but Charitie is keeping the position.
Charitie being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T7##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Charitie shoots in for a double leg but Dimitriev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charitie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charitie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dimitriev is out of range and Charitie settles back down.
Dimitriev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charitie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimitriev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Charitie shoots in and drives through. Dimitriev sprawls well.
Charitie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
Charitie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dimitriev is out of range and Charitie settles back down.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charitie.
Dimitriev blocks a low kick nicely.
Charitie sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Charitie avoids it this time.#T9#
Charitie shoots for a double leg takedown but Dimitriev sprawls well. He's pushed Charitie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dimitriev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charitie misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Charitie is predictable there #CL2#
and Dimitriev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dimitriev stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bartok Dimitriev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Charitie misses with a low kick.
Charitie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Charitie throws a leg kick but Dimitriev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie throws a leg kick but Dimitriev checks it.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.
Dimitriev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Charitie.
Dimitriev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Good work by Dimitriev as he checks the leg kick.
Charitie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dimitriev checks it well.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
Charitie throws out a leg kick but Dimitriev moves out of range and Charitie only half commits. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dimitriev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dimitriev checks a leg kick nicely.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charitie.
Charitie misses with a low kick.
Renzo Charitie is winning the standup battle so far.
Charitie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Charitie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimitriev stuffs the takedown.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
A bone on bone clash there as Dimitriev blocks the leg kick.
Charitie fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Dimitriev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Charitie is looking to chop away at Dimitriev's legs.
Bartok Dimitriev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charitie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T5#
Charitie throws a sloppy head kick and Dimitriev moves out of range easily.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.
Charitie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
Dimitriev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Charitie.
Charitie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dimitriev sprawls well. Dimitriev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Charitie gets slowly back to his feet.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Charitie 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.
Dimitriev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charitie fails with a takedown attempt.
Bartok Dimitriev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T7#
Charitie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dimitriev is out of range.
Charitie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Charitie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dimitriev pinned against the cage. Dimitriev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charitie.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Charitie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dimitriev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charitie.#CL#
Charitie moves into the clinch.#T9#
Charitie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dimitriev misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bartok Dimitriev.
I think Dimitriev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bartok Dimitriev!

Event: ICF 3
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1##CL#
Romanescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dimitriev misses with a punch to the body.
Romanescu is trying to stall.
Romanescu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimitriev as Romanescu tries to tie him up.
Dimitriev throws a head punch that misses.
Dimitriev has Romanescu pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitriev has Romanescu pressed against the cage.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Dimitriev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romanescu up against the cage.
Romanescu blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dimitriev is struggling to control the position.
Romanescu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dimitriev just leaning against Romanescu, taking a breather.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Romanescu trying to control the position but instead, Dimitriev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romanescu into the cage.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Come on Dimitriev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanescu.
Dimitriev misses with a body punch. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dimitriev controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Romanescu forces Dimitriev back against the cage and clinches.
Romanescu looking to stall.
Dimitriev is pushing Romanescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanescu.
Romanescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimitriev.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimitriev is keeping busy.
Dimitriev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romanescu up against the cage.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T5#
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimitriev as Romanescu tries to tie him up.
Dimitriev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Romanescu taking a breather.
Romanescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dimitriev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanescu's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Radu Romanescu.#CL#
Romanescu has Dimitriev up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Dimitriev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimitriev is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitriev.
Dimitriev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dimitriev blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitriev.#T7#
Come on Dimitriev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Dimitriev's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitriev.
Dimitriev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimitriev stalling against the cage.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Romanescu is trying to stall.
A short left from Dimitriev. #T8#
Romanescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dimitriev.
Dimitriev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dimitriev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitriev controlling the action here for a moment.
Dimitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanescu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T9#
The referee is keeping an eye on Dimitriev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dimitriev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romanescu is trying to stall.
Romanescu prevents a body shot from Dimitriev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dimitriev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dimitriev leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartok Dimitriev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Dimitriev tries to keep at a distance but Romanescu has taken the fight into the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Dimitriev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanescu.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Romanescu pushes him away.#CL#
Romanescu takes the fight into the clinch.
Dimitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitriev misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Dimitriev misses with some punches.
Dimitriev has Romanescu pushed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dimitriev throws a head punch that misses.
Romanescu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitriev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dimitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitriev slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Dimitriev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dimitriev stalling the fight.
Romanescu blocks a body shot from Dimitriev.
Dimitriev gets through Romanescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dimitriev stalls.
Dimitriev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanescu up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Dimitriev gets tackled into the cage by Romanescu. Romanescu maintains the clinch. #T3#
Dimitriev slows down the pace here.
Romanescu wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Romanescu is trying to stall.
Dimitriev taking a breather.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dimitriev leaning against his opponent.
Romanescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romanescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romanescu seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Dimitriev is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimitriev effectively controlling the action here.#T5#
Dimitriev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitriev fails to land.
Dimitriev is stalling here.
Bartok Dimitriev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitriev.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Romanescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike.
Romanescu blocks a body shot from Dimitriev.
Dimitriev stalls.
Dimitriev has Romanescu pressed against the cage. #T6#
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitriev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romanescu up against the cage.
Dimitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romanescu blocks an uppercut.
Romanescu taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dimitriev throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanescu. #T7#
Dimitriev effectively controlling the action here.
Dimitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimitriev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Romanescu blocking some punches.
Dimitriev avoiding damage.
Dimitriev stops a takedown attempt from Romanescu. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dimitriev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romanescu up against the cage.
Dimitriev lands a shot to the body.
Dimitriev slows down the pace here.
Romanescu blocks a body shot from Dimitriev.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimitriev as Romanescu tries to tie him up. #T9#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romanescu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitriev.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimitriev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanescu up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Romanescu drives through and clinches with Dimitriev against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dimitriev leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartok Dimitriev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##CL#
Romanescu moves into range and clinches up with Dimitriev.
Dimitriev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitriev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dimitriev throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimitriev stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dimitriev. #T1#
Romanescu tries to stall but Dimitriev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dimitriev stalling against the cage.
Dimitriev has Romanescu pressed against the cage.
Dimitriev stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Romanescu closes the distance and pushes Dimitriev back into the cage.
Dimitriev throws a head punch that misses.
Romanescu is looking to control Dimitriev's arms but Dimitriev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romanescu has his back to the cage.
Romanescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Dimitriev gets an underhook and turns Romanescu into the cage.
Romanescu is trying to break free.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dimitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitriev fails to land.
Romanescu wants to stall.
Dimitriev misses with a body punch.
Dimitriev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanescu's elbow.
Dimitriev throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanescu. #T3#
Dimitriev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanescu.
Dimitriev tries to throw a body punch but Romanescu avoids it by throwing Dimitriev back against the cage.
Romanescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romanescu looking to stall.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimitriev throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Dimitriev.
Romanescu blocks an uppercut.
Romanescu misses with an elbow over the top.
Romanescu blocks an uppercut.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimitriev is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitriev.
Romanescu lands with a right to the head.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu. #T5#
Dimitriev leaning against his opponent.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romanescu tries a body shot but Dimitriev blocks it.
Dimitriev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanescu up against the cage.
Dimitriev taking a breather.
Dimitriev stalling the fight.
Dimitriev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Romanescu pushes Dimitriev up against the cage in a clinch.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Dimitriev stalling against the cage.
Dimitriev throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanescu.
Romanescu wants to stall.
Dimitriev effectively controlling the action here.
Romanescu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T7#
Dimitriev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitriev fails to land.
Dimitriev dodges an elbow strike from Romanescu.
Dimitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Romanescu blocking some punches.
Dimitriev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dimitriev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dimitriev receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dimitriev working aggressively here.
Romanescu wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romanescu goes for a takedown attempt but Dimitriev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Romanescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimitriev, pushing him back against the cage.#T9#
Dimitriev stalling the fight.
Dimitriev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimitriev as Romanescu tries to tie him up.
Dimitriev misses with some punches.
Dimitriev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dimitriev effectively controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartok Dimitriev really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Dimitriev checks a leg kick nicely.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Romanescu and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Romanescu moves into the clinch successfully.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dimitriev 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.
Romanescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitriev.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Romanescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimitriev, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Dimitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev avoiding damage.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Dimitriev.
Romanescu being controlled against the cage.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimitriev is keeping busy.
Dimitriev tries to work over Romanescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Dimitriev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Romanescu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dimitriev has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Dimitriev.
Dimitriev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanescu up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Romanescu clinches up against the cage.
Romanescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romanescu wants to stall.
Romanescu blocking some punches. #T3#
Romanescu looking to stall.
Dimitriev stalling the fight.
Romanescu throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Dimitriev.
Dimitriev stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Romanescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Romanescu would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Romanescu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitriev.
Romanescu blocking some punches.
Dimitriev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dimitriev stalling the fight.
Romanescu looking to stall.
Dimitriev stalling against the cage. #T5#
Romanescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dimitriev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Romanescu throws a body punch but Dimitriev moves out of range.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Romanescu shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Dimitriev gets tackled into the cage by Romanescu. Romanescu maintains the clinch.
Dimitriev throws a head punch that misses.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimitriev is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Dimitriev to work. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romanescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Dimitriev gets an underhook and turns Romanescu into the cage.
Dimitriev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Romanescu blocks an uppercut.
Dimitriev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
A short right from Dimitriev on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Romanescu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dimitriev pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T7#
Dimitriev is pushing Romanescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dimitriev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dimitriev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimitriev working aggressively here.
Romanescu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dimitriev avoids it.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitriev fails to land.
Romanescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev is pushing Romanescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Romanescu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee calls for Dimitriev to work.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Dimitriev slowing the pace effectively.#T9#
Dimitriev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitriev.
Romanescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimitriev stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartok Dimitriev dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Romanescu rushes Dimitriev and presses him up against the cage.
Romanescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Dimitriev gets an underhook and turns Romanescu into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dimitriev throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanescu.
Dimitriev has Romanescu pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitriev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Romanescu sizes up Dimitriev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Romanescu 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. #CL#
Romanescu rushes Dimitriev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romanescu.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimitriev as Romanescu tries to tie him up.
Romanescu is trying to stall.
Romanescu is looking for a takedown.
Dimitriev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dimitriev slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Dimitriev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dimitriev leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Romanescu throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Dimitriev counters by moving into the clinch.
Romanescu misses with the head strike. #T3#
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Dimitriev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Dimitriev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romanescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanescu.
Dimitriev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Romanescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimitriev as Romanescu tries to tie him up.
Dimitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dimitriev avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T5#
Dimitriev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimitriev working aggressively here.
Romanescu looking to stall.
Romanescu trying to control the position but instead, Dimitriev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romanescu into the cage.
Romanescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimitriev just leaning against Romanescu, taking a breather. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Romanescu is looking to control Dimitriev's arms but Dimitriev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romanescu has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitriev.
Dimitriev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dimitriev avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Romanescu misses with the head strike.
Romanescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dimitriev.
Bartok Dimitriev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Romanescu tries to score a body lock takedown but Dimitriev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Romanescu letting Dimitriev take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Romanescu misses with a takedown attempt - Dimitriev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Romanescu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Romanescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Dimitriev gets tackled into the cage by Romanescu. Romanescu maintains the clinch. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romanescu looking to stall.
Romanescu stalling in the clinch but Dimitriev improves position.
Romanescu trying to control the position but instead, Dimitriev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romanescu into the cage.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimitriev is keeping busy.#T9#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Radu Romanescu.#CL#
Romanescu has closed the distance and engaged Dimitriev in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanescu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Radu Romanescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romanescu wants to stall.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Bartok Dimitriev!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Bartok Dimitriev!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Bartok Dimitriev!

Bartok Dimitriev wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2023

#R1#
Lodbrok digs a good body shot into Dimitriev's ribs.
Dimitriev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lodbrok misses the jab.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok shakes him off and moves away.
Ragnar Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodbrok lands with a straight right. Dimitriev didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Bartok Dimitriev has been cut.
Dimitriev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Lodbrok has knocked Dimitriev down with a huge combo! Lodbrok steps away and waves a wobbly Dimitriev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dimitriev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lodbrok.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Lodbrok and move into the clinch position.
Lodbrok lands a really nice looking cross but Dimitriev seems unphased.
Lodbrok misses with a series of wild punches.
Lodbrok throws out a loose jab but Dimitriev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Dimitriev slips a jab from Lodbrok.
Dimitriev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Lodbrok misses its intended target.
Lodbrok sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Lodbrok avoids it this time.
Lodbrok jabs at Dimitriev's body.
Lodbrok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimitriev's head.#CUT#That has opened up Bartok Dimitriev's cut even more.
Lodbrok throws the left hand but Dimitriev avoids the punch easily.
Lodbrok misses with a straight right.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a jab when Dimitriev was well out of range.
A jab from Lodbrok misses.
Lodbrok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok loads up on a big right hand but Dimitriev slips the punch.
Dimitriev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimitriev in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodbrok throws a hook but Dimitriev blocks it.
Dimitriev slips a straight right by Lodbrok.
A big left from Lodbrok misses.
No joy there for Lodbrok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lodbrok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodbrok misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut. Dimitriev saw that one coming.
Lodbrok sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Lodbrok avoids it this time.
A big right from Lodbrok misses.
Lodbrok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimitriev circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Lodbrok and move into the clinch position.
Dimitriev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Dimitriev.
Lodbrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimitriev.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimitriev manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Dimitriev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lodbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dimitriev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dimitriev ducks under a wild hook from Lodbrok.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Lodbrok and move into the clinch position.
Dimitriev defending well as Lodbrok loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Dimitriev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Dimitriev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dimitriev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok pushes him away.
Lodbrok misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Dimitriev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dimitriev. #BC#
Lodbrok breaks the clinch.
Lodbrok lands a slapping body shot.
Lodbrok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok shakes him off and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Lodbrok misses.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok shakes him off and moves away.
A big right from Lodbrok misses.
Dimitriev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a hook but Dimitriev avoids it easily.
Lodbrok sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Lodbrok avoids it this time.
Lodbrok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Lodbrok and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lodbrok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartok Dimitriev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lodbrok throws an overhand right that lands on Dimitriev's shoulder, as Dimitriev tries to avoid the shot.
Lodbrok misses with a looping left.
Dimitriev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lodbrok.
Dimitriev moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimitriev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lodbrok throws out a loose jab but Dimitriev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitriev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lodbrok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimitriev circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok shakes him off and moves away.
Dimitriev slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lodbrok. Dimitriev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lodbrok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Lodbrok misses with a wild body shot.
Lodbrok sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Lodbrok avoids it this time.
Lodbrok throws a shot to the body.
Lodbrok swings for the body but Dimitriev moves out of range.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws the left hand but Dimitriev avoids the punch easily.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok shakes him off and moves away.
Lodbrok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimitriev can do to turn this around?
Lodbrok throws a lazy right hand but Dimitriev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Lodbrok and move into the clinch position.
Lodbrok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Dimitriev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dimitriev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodbrok. #T2##BC#
Lodbrok manages to break the clinch.
Lodbrok misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok lands with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Bartok Dimitriev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dimitriev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Lodbrok and move into the clinch position.
Lodbrok takes a swing at Dimitriev's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut. Dimitriev saw that one coming.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dimitriev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Lodbrok throws a looping overhand right but Dimitriev ducks down to avoid it.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lodbrok loads up on a big right hand but Dimitriev slips the punch.
Lodbrok throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Lodbrok misses.
Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimitriev moves away.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lodbrok misses with a looping right.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lodbrok.
Dimitriev slips a straight right by Lodbrok.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Lodbrok and move into the clinch position.
Lodbrok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimitriev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lodbrok throws out the jab.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Lodbrok and move into the clinch position.
Dimitriev avoids the body shot from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitriev.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Lodbrok and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Dimitriev moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok pushes him away.
Lodbrok throws a jab when Dimitriev was well out of range.
Lodbrok misses with a looping left.
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut.
Lodbrok sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Lodbrok avoids it this time.
Dimitriev moves away from the strike by Lodbrok.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok pushes him away.
The fighters circling - Lodbrok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lodbrok jabs Dimitriev right on the nose. Dimitriev blinks but takes it well.
Lodbrok scores with a hook.
Dimitriev defending well as Lodbrok loads up on a big left hand.
Dimitriev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodbrok misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lodbrok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bartok Dimitriev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lodbrok throws a shot from downtown. Dimitriev moves away and avoids it.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lodbrok digs a good hook to Dimitriev's body.
A combination from Lodbrok does no damage.
Dimitriev avoids the body shot from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with the combination.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Lodbrok and move into the clinch position.
Nice shot by Lodbrok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok misses with a wild body shot.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok looks to land a combination but Dimitriev avoids it well.
Lodbrok misses with a hook. Dimitriev ducked under it nicely.
Lodbrok sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Lodbrok avoids it this time.#T1#
A slow jab from Lodbrok misses its intended target.
Dimitriev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lodbrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitriev.
Dimitriev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lodbrok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dimitriev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lodbrok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimitriev's head.
Dimitriev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok pushes him away.
Lodbrok swings for the body but Dimitriev moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dimitriev.
Dimitriev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lodbrok.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lodbrok.
Bartok Dimitriev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lodbrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimitriev manages to avoid it.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ragnar Lodbrok is winning the standup battle so far.
Lodbrok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Lodbrok and move into the clinch position.
Dimitriev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok shakes him off and moves away.
Lodbrok misses the shot to the body.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lodbrok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimitriev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dimitriev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimitriev moves out of range as Lodbrok strikes.
Lodbrok sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Lodbrok avoids it this time.
Lodbrok throws out a loose jab but Dimitriev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitriev moves out of range as Lodbrok strikes.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok pushes him away.#T3#
A jab from Lodbrok misses.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok shakes him off and moves away.
Dimitriev blocks a jab.
Lodbrok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dimitriev! But no joy.
Lodbrok swings for the body but Dimitriev moves out of range.
Lodbrok throws a looping overhand right but Dimitriev ducks down to avoid it.
Lodbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lodbrok sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Lodbrok avoids it this time.
Lodbrok misses with a straight left.
Lodbrok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimitriev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok pushes him away.
Dimitriev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lodbrok.
Dimitriev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A big right from Lodbrok misses.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Lodbrok and move into the clinch position.
Lodbrok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lodbrok misses with a looping right.
Dimitriev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dimitriev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lodbrok.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Lodbrok shakes him off and moves away.
Dimitriev walks into a straight right hand from Lodbrok.#CUT#Bartok Dimitriev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lodbrok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitriev was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodbrok.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dimitriev! But no joy.
Lodbrok misses with a looping left.
Lodbrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitriev.
Ragnar Lodbrok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dimitriev takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Lodbrok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lodbrok, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Lodbrok!
During a confident post fight interview, Ragnar Lodbrok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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