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Event:
DFC 65: Umaga Vs Clay
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Mineev throws a body shot but no joy.
Mineev cracks Kicker with a good jab.
Kicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kicker closes the distance and pushes Mineev back into the cage.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker is leaning against Mineev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Mineev to work.
Kicker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mineev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mineev tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Mineev back against the cage.
Mineev lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kicker. #T1#
Kicker working aggressively here.
Kicker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mineev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kicker.
Kicker lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Mineev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kicker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Kicker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mineev is trying to break free.
Mineev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mineev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kicker is keeping busy.#T2#
Kicker prevents a body shot from Mineev.
Mineev tries a body shot but Kicker blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kicker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Mineev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kicker blocks a body shot from Mineev.
Mineev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker tries a body shot but Mineev blocks it.
Mineev stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kicker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mineev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mineev looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Mineev.
Mineev misses with a right hand
and Kicker counters with a three punch combo that has Mineev backing up. Mineev nods at Kicker to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Kicker shoots in for a double leg but Mineev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mineev throws a lazy right hand but Kicker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mineev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Mineev.
Kicker misses with a wild combination.
Vladimir Mineev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kicker misses with a series of wild punches.
Vladimir Mineev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicker misses with a series of wild punches.
Mineev slaps away a takedown attempt from Kicker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kicker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kicker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mineev as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kicker!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kicker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kicker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mineev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Kicker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mineev, pushing him back against the cage.
Mineev is trying to break the clinch but Kicker has him pressed against the cage.
Mineev trying to control the position but instead, Kicker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mineev into the cage.
Kicker lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mineev trying to land knees to the body.
Mineev stalls.
Kicker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Kicker scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mineev stalling in the clinch but Kicker improves position.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike.
Kicker controlling the action here for a moment.
James Kicker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mineev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mineev leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Mineev avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Kicker stalling in the clinch.
Mineev is trying to stall.
Mineev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Mineev controls his hands.
Mineev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kicker up against the cage.
Kicker stalls. #T3#
Kicker lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kicker.
Kicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mineev can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mineev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mineev misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Mineev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicker.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mineev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Mineev looking to stall.
Mineev trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kicker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mineev's efforts to push away.
Mineev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kicker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kicker misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Mineev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mineev connects with a body shot that sends Kicker's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Kicker. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Kicker closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mineev fails to land.
Mineev tries to stall but Kicker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mineev stalling the fight.
Mineev misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mineev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kicker up against the cage.
Mineev has Kicker pressed against the cage.
#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Mineev.
Mineev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mineev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mineev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Kicker rushes Mineev and presses him up against the cage.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mineev just leaning against Kicker, taking a breather.
Mineev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mineev tries to land a knee to the head but Kicker blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Mineev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kicker.
Kicker throws a head punch that misses.
Kicker misses with a punch to the body.
Kicker misses with a body punch.
Mineev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mineev misses with a knee to the head.
Mineev stalls.
Mineev stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Mineev is looking to control Kicker's arms but Kicker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mineev has his back to the cage.
Mineev tries to stall but Kicker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Mineev.
Mineev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kicker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mineev lands the left hand.
Kicker shoots in looking for a takedown. Mineev tries to sprawl out of it but Kicker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mineev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mineev cracks Kicker with a good jab.
Mineev throws a shot to the body.
Mineev scores with a decent looking hook.
Kicker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Mineev takes a swing at Kicker's ribcage but misses.
Kicker throws a big counter combination but Mineev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mineev throws a body punch but Kicker moves out of range.
Mineev swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Kicker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mineev stalling in the clinch but Kicker improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kicker as Mineev tries to tie him up.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vladimir Mineev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mineev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kicker stalling against the cage.
Kicker misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Mineev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kicker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kicker!
An out of breath and clearly excited James Kicker thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
DFC 37: Cataclysm
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Infamous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mineev manages to avoid it.
Mineev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Infamous doesn't seem bothered though.
Mineev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Infamous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mineev moves away.
Infamous looks to land a right hand but Mineev moved out of range.
Mineev wants to land a leg kick but Infamous is out of range.
Infamous thuds a left hand into Mineev's body.
Mineev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Infamous thuds a left hand into Mineev's body.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Mineev and sends Infamous crashing to the mat! Mineev follows him down to the mat - Infamous regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Infamous is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Chris Infamous has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mineev works his way into full mount!
Infamous is still in real trouble! Can Mineev finish him?
Mineev controlling from mount.
Infamous tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Infamous flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mineev content just to control the position here.
Mineev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mineev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Infamous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Further stalling from Mineev.
Infamous tries to hold on but Mineev pushes him away.
Mineev controlling the pace for now.
Infamous seems to have recovered his senses.
Mineev blocks Infamous's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Infamous is looking to improve his position but Mineev isn't that keen on the idea.
Infamous sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mineev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Infamous on the ground.#SUB2#
Infamous looking for submissions off his back.
Mineev is trying to control. Infamous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mineev blocks the strikes from Infamous.
Infamous gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Infamous is trying to control the position but Mineev postures up.
Mineev trying to control the position from guard on top but Infamous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mineev wanted to stand there but Infamous had control of the position. #SUB2#
Infamous has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mineev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Infamous.#SU#
Mineev stands up and beckons Infamous to his feet.
Mineev slips a straight right by Infamous.
Infamous looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mineev lands a right hand from hell, dropping Infamous. Mineev pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Mineev!
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Event:
DFC 30: Total Carnage
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Mineev lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Sonjay Narumbatangalang has been cut.
Mineev lands a glancing blow to the side of Narumbatangalang's head.
Mineev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Narumbatangalang counters with a nice kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narumbatangalang. Mineev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narumbatangalang digs a good hook to Mineev's body.
We've been informed that Narumbatangalang 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.
Mineev pounces like a tiger and cracks Narumbatangalang with a vicious hook! Narumbatangalang is down but not out! Mineev follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vladimir Mineev!
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Event:
DFC 25: Bloodbath
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Kicker throws an overhand right that has Mineev reeling! Kicker follows up with more punches and Mineev is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Kicker!
James Kicker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DFC 17: Four Vs Newton
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Mineev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narumbatangalang moves away.
Mineev misses with a hook. Narumbatangalang ducked under it nicely.
Mineev looks to land a right hand but Narumbatangalang moved out of range.
As Mineev backs off Narumbatangalang throws a huge counter combo but Mineev manages to avoid it all.
Mineev throws a body shot but no joy.
Mineev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Narumbatangalang doesn't seem bothered though.
Narumbatangalang staying out of range there.
Narumbatangalang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mineev.#CUT#
It looks like Sonjay Narumbatangalang has been cut.
Narumbatangalang misses with a wild combination.
Narumbatangalang checks a leg kick nicely.
Mineev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Narumbatangalang counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab by Narumbatangalang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narumbatangalang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Narumbatangalang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Narumbatangalang does no damage.
Mineev connects with the punch.#ROC#
Narumbatangalang is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mineev.
Narumbatangalang is still on wobbly legs! Can Mineev finish him?
Narumbatangalang tries to get into range but Mineev steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Narumbatangalang! 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! Mineev scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Mineev!
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Event:
DFC 12: Carver Vs Turner
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Mineev scores with a jab. Youngblood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Youngblood blocks a jab.
Jab from Mineev.#CUT#
It looks like Thor Youngblood has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Youngblood. Those never looked like landing.
Youngblood takes a swing at Mineev's ribcage but misses.
Mineev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Youngblood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mineev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Youngblood jabs at Mineev's body.
A shot to the liver by Youngblood. Beautiful body shot.
Mineev throws a hook but Youngblood avoids it easily.
Youngblood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Youngblood misses. #CL2#
Youngblood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Youngblood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Youngblood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mineev up against the cage.
Mineev looking to stall.
#T1#
Mineev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Youngblood has Mineev pressed against the cage, preventing Mineev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Youngblood missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Mineev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mineev takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Youngblood closes the distance and pushes Mineev back into the cage.
Mineev wants to get back to striking at distance but Youngblood won't allow it.
Youngblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood digs a right hand into Mineev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mineev's gas tank.
Youngblood has a couple of punches blocked by Mineev.
#T2#
Youngblood avoiding damage.
Mineev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Youngblood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Youngblood is stalling here.
Youngblood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mineev.
Mineev throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Youngblood.
Mineev prevents a body shot from Youngblood.
Youngblood misses with a body punch.
Mineev throws a punch but it's blocked by Youngblood. #T3#
Youngblood tries to land knees in the clinch but Mineev avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Mineev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mineev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mineev throws a low kick but Youngblood avoids it.
Youngblood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mineev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Mineev misses.
A left and a right from Mineev both land. Nice combination. #KD#
Mineev lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Youngblood sprawling to the canvas. Mineev follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Youngblood hang on?
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!
Mineev slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Mineev is looking to advance position but Youngblood won't allow it.
Mineev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Youngblood keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Mineev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thor Youngblood's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Mineev coming out on top.
Mineev misses with a series of wild punches.
Mineev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mineev, as that shot connected.
Mineev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vladimir Mineev is winning the standup battle so far.
Mineev tests Youngblood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vladimir Mineev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Mineev finds it's target.#ROC#
Youngblood is rocked!#KD#
Mineev cracks Youngblood with an uppercut from hell and Youngblood crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Mineev's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Youngblood is still in real trouble! Can Mineev finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Youngblood looking for a sweep. Not yet Youngblood, not yet. #SU#
Mineev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Youngblood seems to have recovered his senses.
Mineev goes for a small jab and connects. Now Mineev goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Youngblood stumbles back but Mineev runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Youngblood to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Youngblood will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Mineev!
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Event:
DFC 9: Canoe Vs Dog
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Mineev throws a hook to the side of Edinhio's head but Edinhio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edinhio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Edinhio with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Mineev counters with a left hand that sends Edinhio to the canvas! #ROC2#
Edinhio is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ruiz Edinhio has been cut.
Mineev wanted to stand there but Edinhio had control of the position.
Oh Edinhio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mineev trying to control the position from guard on top but Edinhio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mineev postures up.
Edinhio seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Edinhio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mineev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mineev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mineev trying to control but Edinhio is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mineev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mineev looking to pass the guard.
Edinhio wants to sweep here but Mineev controlling him for the moment.
Edinhio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Edinhio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mineev defends well.
Edinhio looking for a sweep. Not yet Edinhio, not yet. #T2#
Mineev trying to control but Edinhio is working from the bottom.
Mineev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Edinhio is trying to control the position but Mineev postures up.
Mineev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edinhio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mineev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Edinhio controls Mineev momentarily but Mineev frees himself.
Mineev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edinhio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Mineev trying to move into half guard but instead Edinhio has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Edinhio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edinhio passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Edinhio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mineev can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Edinhio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mineev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB#
Edinhio swings around for an armbar but Mineev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Edinhio's guard.
Mineev trying to control the position from guard on top but Edinhio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edinhio trying to control the position here.
Mineev looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edinhio pulls Mineev in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Mineev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruiz Edinhio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Edinhio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mineev looks to land a right hand but Edinhio moved out of range.
Mineev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edinhio moves away.
Mineev cracks Edinhio with a good jab.
Mineev wants to land a leg kick but Edinhio is out of range.
Edinhio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mineev catches Edinhio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Mineev drops Edinhio with a left and a right! Oh, Edinhio is hurt - Mineev dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mineev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edinhio keeps working.
Ruiz Edinhio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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Edinhio tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Edinhio can't do much from the bottom here.
Edinhio is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SU2#
Mineev stands up and beckons Edinhio to his feet.
Mineev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mineev throws a right hand that Edinhio ducks under and follows up with a left that Edinhio also avoids with ease.
Vladimir Mineev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mineev scores with a body shot.
Mineev throws a series of punches but Edinhio avoids them all with ease.
Edinhio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mineev as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Edinhio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##KD2#
Mineev waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Edinhio. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Edinhio to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mineev is fighting to break Edinhio's control of his arms but Edinhio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mineev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mineev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edinhio is controlling Mineev's posture.#SUB#
Edinhio has his foot on Mineev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mineev works his way back into a safe position though.
Mineev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edinhio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Edinhio looking for a sweep. Not yet Edinhio, not yet.
Mineev wanted to stand there but Edinhio had control of the position.
Edinhio is controlling Mineev's posture.#SUB#
Edinhio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mineev tries to stand but Edinhio is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mineev wants to control from the top but Edinhio keeps moving. #SUB#
Edinhio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edinhio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mineev looking to sit in guard and control but Edinhio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Edinhio controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Mineev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruiz Edinhio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Mineev misses.
Edinhio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD2#
Mineev throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Edinhio tumbling to the canvas!
Edinhio controlling Mineev's posture.
Mineev wants to control from the top but Edinhio keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edinhio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Edinhio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mineev defends well.
Mineev won't allow Edinhio to sweep him here. #T1#
Edinhio pulls Mineev in to control the position.
Edinhio trying to control the position.
Edinhio is pulling down on Mineev's head. It's preventing any offense from Mineev, at least for the moment.
Edinhio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mineev controls the pace.
Edinhio has control of Mineev's left arm, preventing Mineev from doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Edinhio working for a triangle but Mineev defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mineev wants to pass the guard but Edinhio is keeping the position.
Edinhio controlling Mineev's posture.
Edinhio wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Edinhio keeping moving, preventing Mineev from controlling successfully.
Mineev being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mineev misses with an uppercut. Edinhio saw that one coming.
Edinhio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mineev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edinhio circles away quickly and effectively.
Edinhio misses with a takedown attempt - Mineev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mineev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Edinhio is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mineev as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Edinhio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mineev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edinhio circles away quickly and effectively.
Edinhio tries for a takedown but Mineev circles away easily
and Mineev counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Edinhio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edinhio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mineev jabs Edinhio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruiz Edinhio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mineev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edinhio on the side of the head.
Mineev lands a nice hook to Edinhio's body. Edinhio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vladimir Mineev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mineev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edinhio. Edinhio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edinhio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Edinhio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mineev jabs Edinhio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mineev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edinhio's sensitive parts.
Mineev scores with a body shot.
Mineev cracks Edinhio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mineev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vladimir Mineev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mineev rushes Edinhio with punches - Edinhio moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Edinhio goes down! Mineev follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Mineev!
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Event:
DFC 4: Lee Vs Boggs
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Mineev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mineev cracks Dumbledaulf with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Dumbledaulf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mineev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dumbledaulf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dumbledaulf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mineev pushes Dumbledaulf off looking to stand but Dumbledaulf dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Dumbledaulf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mineev trying to hold on to Dumbledaulf's head to control him but Dumbledaulf postures up.
Dumbledaulf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mineev scores with a nice strike.
Mineev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dumbledaulf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dumbledaulf seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mineev looks to land a right hand but Dumbledaulf moved out of range.
Dumbledaulf drops his hands momentarily and Mineev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Dumbledaulf is rocked!
Dumbledaulf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mineev. Mineev obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Mineev. Those never looked like landing. #KD2#
Mineev waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Dumbledaulf. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Dumbledaulf to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Oh Dumbledaulf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mineev trying to control but Dumbledaulf is working from the bottom.
Dumbledaulf has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mineev has passed into side control.
#SU2#
Mineev decides to stand back up.
Mineev lands a body shot.
Vladimir Mineev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Mineev knocks Dumbledaulf out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Mineev!
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