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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Vladimir Mineev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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190 lbs
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Good knees
Cuts easily
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Mineev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mineev darts in trying to clinch
and Sparrow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mineev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sparrow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sparrow is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mineev tries to land knees in the clinch but Sparrow avoids the damage to the body.
Sparrow throws an elbow but it misses.
Sparrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow misses with a two punch combination.
Mineev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Mineev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Our sources have told us that Mineev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sparrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sparrow trying to land knees to the body.
Mineev misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparrow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sparrow moves into the clinch.
Sparrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow moves into range and clinches up with Mineev.
Sparrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mineev wants to clinch
and Sparrow counters by clinching up.
Sparrow's coach down at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sparrow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sparrow effectively controlling the action here.
Sparrow manages to break the clinch.
Mineev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Sparrow to work.
Mineev tries to land a knee to the head but Sparrow blocks with his arms.
Mineev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sparrow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mineev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sparrow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sparrow lands with a right to the head.
Mineev looking to throw knees to the head but Sparrow is blocking nicely.
Mineev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sparrow breaks the clinch.
Sparrow throws a wild body kick that Mineev sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mineev wants to clinch
and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Sparrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mineev tries to clinch
and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sparrow.
Sparrow leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Sparrow lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mineev wants to clinch but Sparrow slips to the side
and before Mineev can reset, Sparrow rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Mineev is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mineev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sparrow moves into the clinch.
Sparrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow closes the distance and clinches.
Sparrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparrow scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Mineev to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
It looks like Vladimir Mineev has been cut.
Sparrow throws a sloppy head kick and Mineev moves out of range easily.
Mineev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Mineev blocks the leg kick.
Mineev wants to clinch but Sparrow slips to the side
and Sparrow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sparrow breaks from the clinch.
Vladimir Mineev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mineev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sparrow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sparrow managing to block the knees to the body from Mineev.
Sparrow controlling the action here for a moment.
Mineev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sparrow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sparrow manages to break the clinch.
Mineev tries to clinch
and Sparrow counters with a straight right hand.
Mineev tries to clinch but Sparrow moves away
and Sparrow counters by clinching up.
Sparrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparrow forces Mineev back against the ropes and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sparrow breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Sparrow will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Mineev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sparrow jabs Mineev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sparrow closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Mineev crashing to the mat! Mineev uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparrow moves into the clinch.
Mineev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sparrow managing to block the knees to the body from Mineev.
Sparrow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mineev up against the ropes.
Mineev misses with a knee strike.
Sparrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mineev backwards.
Sparrow taking a breather.
Sparrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vladimir Mineev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mineev tries to clinch
and Sparrow counters by clinching up.
Sparrow stalls.
Sparrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sparrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Sparrow breaks the clinch.
Vladimir Mineev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mineev, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sparrow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mineev up against the ropes.
Sparrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow blocks a head kick by Mineev.
Mineev wants to clinch but Sparrow slips to the side
and Sparrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mineev tries to clinch up
and Sparrow counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow stalls.
Sparrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sparrow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mineev avoiding damage as Sparrow throws knees to the body.
Mineev misses with a knee strike.
Sparrow breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Sparrow does no damage.
Sparrow rushes Mineev and presses him up against the ropes.
Mineev lands a knee to the body.
Mineev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sparrow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow leaning against his opponent.
Mineev looking to throw knees to the head but Sparrow is blocking nicely.
Sparrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparrow misses with a head kick.
Mineev moves out of range of the body kick from Sparrow.
Mineev closes the distance but Sparrow moves to the side
and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sparrow.
Mineev looking to throw knees to the head but Sparrow is blocking nicely.
Mineev trying to control the position but instead, Sparrow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mineev into the ropes.
Mineev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sparrow manages to break the clinch.
Mineev wants to clinch
and Sparrow counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mineev as Sparrow tries to tie him up.
Mineev tries a knee to the head but Sparrow blocks it.
Sparrow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sparrow holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Mineev misses with the head strike.
Mineev misses with a knee to the head.
Sparrow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mineev avoids it.
Mineev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sparrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mineev throws a head kick that misses.
Mineev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sparrow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sparrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Sparrow takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Mineev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mineev darts in trying to clinch
and Sparrow moves into the clinch.
Sparrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mineev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mineev tries to clinch up
and Sparrow counters with a head kick.
Sparrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mineev, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mineev trying to land knees to the body.
Mineev misses with a knee strike.
Sparrow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bruno Sparrow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mineev misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mineev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mineev tries to land a knee to the head but Sparrow blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mineev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sparrow.
Mineev has a couple of punches blocked by Sparrow.
Sparrow manages to break the clinch.
Mineev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mineev wants to clinch
and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Sparrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mineev tries to clinch
and Sparrow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mineev tries a knee to the head but Sparrow blocks it.
Mineev looking to throw knees to the head but Sparrow is blocking nicely.
Sparrow cracks Mineev with a nice body shot.
Mineev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sparrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sparrow counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Mineev crashing to the mat! Mineev uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mineev is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mineev is rocked!
Vladimir Mineev's cut is getting worse.
Sparrow scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Mineev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mineev walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Mineev is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bruno Sparrow!
After winning the bout, Bruno Sparrow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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