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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Tupper V has a takedown stuffed.
Tupper V on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Tupper V misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Minakov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minakov pushes Tupper V back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Minakov.
Minakov lands an elbow just above Tupper V 's eye. #CUT2#
Bobby Tupper V's cut is getting worse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minakov.#ROC2#
Tupper V is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupper V wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oh Tupper V is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minakov has Tupper V pressed against the cage. Tupper V drops his hands and Minakov takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Tupper V tumbling to the canvas! Minakov rains down with more punches but Tupper V was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Minakov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitaly Minakov!
Vitaly Minakov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Minakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minakov manages to avoid it.
Minakov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Minakov slips under a jab.
Minakov throws a lazy right hand but Magn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magn looks to throw the jab but Minakov is out of range.
Minakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magn scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Minakov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Minakov fails to land.
Magn lands a nice uppercut.
Minakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov misses with some punches.
Minakov tries to work over Magn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn presses Minakov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Minakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn. #BC#
Magn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minakov tries to clinch but Magn is having none of it.
Magn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Minakov just manages to avoid it.#T1#
A big right from Minakov misses.
Magn lands with a good body shot.
Minakov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
Vitaly Minakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Minakov tests Magn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minakov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Minakov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magn. Magn obviously looking to wear him down.
Magn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minakov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Minakov tries to clinch but Magn is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Magn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn lands an overhand right.
Minakov loads up on a big right hand but Magn slips the punch.
Magn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minakov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magn can pounce on him.
Magn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Minakov wants to clinch up but Magn keeps it at a distance.
Magn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Magn throws a body punch but Minakov moves out of range.
Magn ducks under a wild hook from Minakov.
Magn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minakov throws out the jab. #T2#
Magn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minakov has time to react.#ROC#
Minakov is rocked!
Minakov thuds his right hand into Magn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Minakov is still on wobbly legs! Can Magn finish him?
Magn lands a nice shot to the body.
Minakov moves to clinch but Magn breaks away
and Magn counters with a crisp right that sends Minakov to the canvas! Magn follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Magn!
Einar Magn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Minakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barolo.
Barolo shoots for a double leg takedown but Minakov sprawls well. He's pushed Barolo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Barolo gets tackled into the cage by Minakov. Minakov maintains the clinch.
Minakov lands an elbow just above Barolo 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Tristan Barolo has been cut.
Barolo is trying to pull guard but Minakov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Barolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minakov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barolo is breathing heavily.
Minakov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minakov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Minakov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barolo with a big uppercut! Barolo tries to clinch up but Minakov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barolo to the mat! Barolo covers up and Minakov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vitaly Minakov!
A victorious Vitaly Minakov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DARE 20 X-MAS
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Minakov throws a hook but Alzate avoids it easily.#CL#
Minakov moves into the clinch.
Minakov blocks an uppercut.
Alzate is stalling here.
Alzate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minakov working aggressively here.
Minakov takes a shot to the head.
Alzate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minakov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Minakov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alzate's defenses.
Alzate blocks an uppercut.
Minakov takes a shot to the head.
Alzate throws a head punch that misses.
Minakov lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minakov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Minakov fails to land.
Alzate working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Alzate.
Minakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minakov throws an elbow that misses.
Alzate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minakov lands an elbow inside that Alzate shrugs off. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Alzate.
Alzate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minakov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minakov.
Alzate lands with a light punch inside.
Alzate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alzate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Alzate blocks the elbow strike.
Alzate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Alzate wants to stall.
Minakov tries to throw a body punch but Alzate avoids it by throwing Minakov back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzate.
Minakov being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzate gets through Minakov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Alzate as the two fighters clinch.
Alzate dodges an elbow strike from Minakov.
Alzate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Alzate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzate blocks an elbow strike.
Alzate blocks an uppercut.
Alzate misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Alzate.
Minakov is breathing heavily.
Alzate lands an uppercut.
Alzate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Minakov or not.
Alzate lands a shoulder strike.
Alzate lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Alzate.
Alzate scores with a shot to the side of Minakov's head. #BC2#
Alzate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Alzate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
Alzate cracks Minakov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Alzate has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Minakov to stand back up!#ROC2#
Minakov is rocked!
Minakov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alzate counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niko Alzate!
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Event:
DARE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Daddy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minakov has a couple of punches blocked by Daddy.
Minakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daddy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Minakov backwards.
Minakov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Daddy.
Minakov pushes off an throws an elbow but Daddy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Minakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minakov working aggressively here.
Daddy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minakov misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy can't find room to land a body shot as Minakov controls the action.
Minakov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Daddy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Minakov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Minakov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Minakov fails to land. #T1#
Good body shot from Minakov.
Minakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Minakov misses with some punches.
Daddy can't find room to land a body shot as Minakov controls the action.
Minakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minakov throws a head punch that misses.
Minakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Minakov.
Minakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minakov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Voodoo Daddy has been cut.
Minakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Minakov misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Minakov misses with the head strike.
Minakov lands a damaging elbow.
Minakov throws an elbow but it misses.
Minakov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daddy backwards.
Minakov misses with the head strike.
Daddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minakov pushes Daddy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minakov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minakov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Minakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Daddy.
Minakov throws a head punch that misses.
Minakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Minakov lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Daddy blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daddy.
Daddy lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Minakov fails to land.
Minakov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Minakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Daddy.
Daddy blocks an uppercut.
Minakov lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Voodoo Daddy's cut even more.
Daddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minakov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Daddy avoids the elbow strike from Minakov, against the cage.
Minakov working aggressively here.
#T4#
Minakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daddy's elbow.
Minakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Daddy blocks an uppercut.
Minakov tries to throw a body punch but Daddy avoids it by throwing Minakov back against the cage.
Minakov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daddy'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 right hook to the body lands for Daddy.
Daddy blocks a body shot from Minakov.
Minakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Minakov working aggressively here.
Minakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Minakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Voodoo Daddy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Minakov throws a hook but Daddy blocks it.
Daddy tries to clinch there but Minakov circles away.
#CL2#
Daddy clinches up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Daddy.
Minakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daddy avoids a wild elbow strike from Minakov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Minakov throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Daddy.
Minakov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Minakov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Daddy - that landed with a thud.
Minakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minakov blocks an uppercut.
Daddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Daddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Minakov.
Daddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minakov throws a head punch that misses.
Minakov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Minakov pushes off an throws an elbow but Daddy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Minakov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minakov misses with an elbow over the top.
Daddy misses with a punch to the body.
Daddy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daddy taking a breather.
Minakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daddy misses with a punch to the body.
Minakov throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Minakov working aggressively here.
Minakov misses with some punches.
Minakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daddy can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Minakov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daddy's brow.
Minakov lands a shot to the body.
Minakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minakov tries to work over Daddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daddy blocks a body shot from Minakov.
Minakov can't find room to land a body shot as Daddy controls the action.
Minakov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Minakov fails to land.
A short right from Minakov on the inside.
Minakov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Minakov throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minakov has a couple of punches blocked by Daddy.
#T3#
Daddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Minakov.
Minakov has a couple of punches blocked by Daddy.
Minakov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Minakov tries a body shot but Daddy blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Minakov fails to land.
Daddy gets through Minakov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minakov misses with the head strike.
Minakov working aggressively here.
Minakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Daddy.
Minakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minakov working aggressively here.
Daddy working aggressively here.
#T4#
A short left from Minakov.
Minakov has a couple of punches blocked by Daddy.
Minakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minakov misses with the head strike.
Minakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minakov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Minakov. #CUT#
The cut above Voodoo Daddy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Daddy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daddy.
Minakov pushes off an throws an elbow but Daddy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Minakov scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
Voodoo Daddy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Daddy scores with a shot to the side of Minakov's head.
Minakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daddy blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Minakov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Voodoo Daddy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Daddy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Minakov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minakov misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Daddy.
A little jabbing left from Daddy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Minakov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daddy misses with a double jab.
Daddy slips a jab from Minakov.
Minakov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minakov misses the body punch
enabling Daddy to counter with a crisp jab.
Minakov lunges at Daddy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daddy's hand. #CL2#
Daddy moves into range and clinches up with Minakov.
Daddy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Minakov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daddy's brow.
Minakov misses with some punches.
Vitaly Minakov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daddy blocks an elbow strike.
Minakov working aggressively here.
Minakov looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Minakov misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Daddy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daddy.
Daddy lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Daddy.
Minakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Daddy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Minakov.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Voodoo Daddy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vitaly Minakov!
A victorious Vitaly Minakov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DARE RISING SUN
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Minakov closes the distance and clinches.
Minakov throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bison breaks the clinch.
Vitaly Minakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bison throws a series of punches but Minakov moves out of range.
Minakov misses the jab.
Minakov throws a big shot that misses.
Bison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minakov lands a nice hook to Bison's body. Bison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Minakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minakov looks to land a left hand but Bison moved out of range nicely.
Minakov tries to clinch up
and Bison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
Bison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minakov.
Minakov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Bison.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice shot by Minakov.#T1#
Minakov misses with a looping left.
Bison slips a straight right by Minakov.
Bison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Minakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bison 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.
Minakov tries to clinch
enabling Bison to counter with a crisp jab.
Bison moves out of range as Minakov strikes.
It looked like Bison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minakov.
Bison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Minakov clobbers Bison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Rog Bison has been cut.
Minakov misses with a few strikes there.
Minakov slips a jab from Bison.
The fighters circle momentarily. Minakov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minakov.
Minakov connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minakov misses with a right hand
and Bison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bison looks to land a right hand but Minakov moved out of range.#T2#
Bison looks to land a left hand but Minakov moved out of range nicely.
Minakov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Minakov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Minakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bison.
Minakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bison avoids a wild elbow strike from Minakov.
A frustrated look appears on Bison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bison takes an elbow to the temple.
Minakov keeps control of Bison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Bison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Bison misses.
Bison moves forwards but Minakov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Minakov scores with a body shot.
Minakov staying out of range there.
Bison misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Bison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minakov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Minakov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Minakov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bison scores with a head kick.
Bison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minakov misses with a right hand
and Bison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minakov lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Minakov drives through and clinches with Bison against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Bison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Minakov wants to clinch up but Bison keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Minakov misses. #T4#
Minakov throws a shot from downtown. Bison moves away and avoids it.
Minakov throws a right hand that misses
and Minakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minakov misses with an uppercut
and Minakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bison.
Minakov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Minakov scores with a shot to the body.
Minakov throws a jab when Bison was well out of range.
Minakov misses with an uppercut. Bison saw that one coming.
Bison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minakov throws out the jab.
Minakov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minakov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Minakov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minakov looks to land a left hand but Bison moved out of range nicely.
Minakov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vitaly Minakov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bison lands a jab.
Minakov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Minakov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Minakov misses with a looping left.
Bison lands a glancing blow to the side of Minakov's head.
Minakov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bison.
Minakov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Minakov drives through and clinches with Bison against the cage.
Bison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bison blocking some punches.
Minakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Minakov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bison is trying to break the clinch but Minakov is controlling him.
Bison tries to circle away but Minakov has him pinned against the cage.
Minakov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1##BC#
Bison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minakov tries to clinch but Bison moves out of range.
Bison moves out of range as Minakov strikes.
Bison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minakov.
Minakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rog Bison is winning the standup battle so far.
Minakov throws an overhand right that lands on Bison's shoulder, as Bison tries to avoid the shot.
Bison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minakov throws an off balance right hand
and Bison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minakov misses with a looping right.
Bison throws a right and a left that Minakov avoids nicely.
Bison lands a nice shot to the body.
Bison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minakov.
Donk. Minakov catches Bison right on the button with a cross.
Minakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Bison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bison moves away from the strike by Minakov.
The fighters circling - Minakov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Minakov, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Bison drops his hands momentarily and Minakov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
Rog Bison's cut is getting worse.
Minakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bison is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Minakov pushes Bison up against the cage in a clinch.
Minakov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bison seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Minakov can turn it around.#BC#
Bison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Minakov finds it's way round the side to connect with Bison's head.
Minakov misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Bison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minakov.
Minakov drops his hands momentarily and Bison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Minakov coming out on top.#ROC2#
Bison is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Minakov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bison clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitaly Minakov!
A victorious Vitaly Minakov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rog Bison spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gonna crush you next time.'.
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Event:
DARE 9
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Bounty has managed to clinch.
Bounty lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
Minakov can't find room to land a body shot as Bounty controls the action.
Bounty lands a left hand.
Bounty content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bounty lands a left hand.
Bounty lands a left hand.
Bounty lands a body punch.
Minakov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minakov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bounty lands a shoulder strike.
Bounty gets through Minakov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bounty avoiding damage.
Minakov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bounty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bounty lands a hook that snaps the head of Minakov backwards.
Bounty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bounty lands an uppercut.
Bounty lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Bounty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minakov backwards.
Bounty lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Minakov is rocked!
Minakov looks winded!
Bounty lands a big right hand that drops Minakov! The killer instinct kicks in and Bounty finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bounty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Bounty!
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Event:
DARE 4
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Sveinsson misses with an uppercut.
Sveinsson lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Sveinsson rushes Minakov and presses him up against the cage.
Minakov blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Minakov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minakov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Minakov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sveinsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sveinsson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Knutr Sveinsson has been cut.
Minakov tries to work over Sveinsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sveinsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sveinsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sveinsson throws a head punch that misses.
Minakov pushes off an throws an elbow but Sveinsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
I was talking to Minakov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Minakov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sveinsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minakov blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Sveinsson.
Minakov tries to circle away but Sveinsson has him pinned against the cage.
Sveinsson is pushing Minakov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Minakov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sveinsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Minakov breaks from the clinch.
Sveinsson misses with an uppercut. Minakov saw that one coming.
Sveinsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Minakov throws an off balance right hand
and Sveinsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minakov thinking.
Minakov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sveinsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sveinsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
Minakov misses with an uppercut. Sveinsson saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sveinsson! But no joy.
Minakov ducks right into an uppercut from Sveinsson.
Sveinsson connects with a looping right hand.
Sveinsson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sveinsson cracks Minakov with an open hand slap.
Sveinsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Sveinsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minakov lands with a nice body punch.
Sveinsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minakov.
Minakov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sveinsson.
Sveinsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sveinsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Minakov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sveinsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Minakov is just out of range.
Minakov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sveinsson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Minakov misses with a looping left.
Minakov throws an overhand right that lands on Sveinsson's shoulder, as Sveinsson tries to avoid the shot.
Minakov misses with a straight left.
Sveinsson misses with a looping right.
Minakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minakov dodges the punch combination from Sveinsson.
#KD2#
Sveinsson lands a left and a right that send Minakov crashing to the mat, dazed. Sveinsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Minakov misses with a hook.
Sveinsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sveinsson. Minakov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sveinsson gets in close and tags Minakov with a short punch that almost sends Minakov to the mat! Oh Minakov is in big trouble! He turns his back on Sveinsson, trying to create some distance but Sveinsson rushes him, striking wildly and Minakov goes down! The referee tackles Sveinsson into the cage to end the fight! Sveinsson is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knutr Sveinsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Knutr Sveinsson waved his t-shirt featuring Red Light Coffeeshop's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Knob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Minakov stuffs the takedown.
Minakov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Bob Knob has been cut.
Knob shoots in but Minakov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A shot to the liver by Minakov. Beautiful body shot.#KD#
Minakov cracks Knob with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Minakov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Knob to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Knob or perhaps it was just good defense by Minakov, which made it look bad.
Vitaly Minakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Knob.
Minakov lands a nice looking body shot.
Knob looks winded!
Minakov cracks Knob with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitaly Minakov!
Vitaly Minakov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Serlal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minakov moves away.
The fighters circling - Minakov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serlal is looking for the big counter here.
Serlal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Serlal misses with a body punch
and Serlal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serlal misses with a body shot.
Minakov staying out of range there.
Serlal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minakov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Serlal.
Serlal lands a jab to Minakov's midsection.
A cross from Minakov lands.#KD#
Minakov lands a big uppercut and Serlal crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Serlal looks OK. Minakov waves Serlal back to his feet!#ROC#
Serlal is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BAM! Minakov delivers a spinning backfist that drops Serlal like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Vitaly Minakov!
Vitaly Minakov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DFC 34: Penn Vs Turner
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Minakov walks into a jab.
Minakov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuvraj Singh has been cut.
Minakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singh circles away quickly and effectively.
Singh is looking to counter punch.
Minakov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
Minakov lunges at Singh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Singh's hand.
Singh scores with a hook.
No joy there for Minakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minakov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh throws out the jab.
Singh scores with a shot to the body.
Singh lands a jab to the head.
Singh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minakov throws a nice looking combination but Singh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Minakov misses the target.
Minakov misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Singh blocks the low kick.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Minakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Minakov misses its intended target.
Minakov moves out of range as Singh strikes.
Good exchange - Singh coming out on top.
No joy there for Minakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minakov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Singh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Minakov misses the target.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Minakov.
Nice defenses there by Minakov.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Minakov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Singh in his tracks.
Minakov misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Singh lands with a hook. Minakov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Singh throws a sloppy body shot
and Singh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Singh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Singh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minakov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Singh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Minakov misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Singh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Minakov counters with a stiff right hand.
Minakov looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Minakov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Minakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Minakov ducks down to avoid it.
Singh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minakov throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Minakov throws an off balance right hand
and Minakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Vitaly Minakov's cut even more.
Singh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vitaly Minakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minakov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minakov! But no joy.
Singh misses the jab.
Minakov wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Singh appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab lands there for Singh.
Minakov throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Singh throws a monster overhand right that drops Minakov! Singh follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuvraj Singh!
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Event:
DFC 25: Bloodbath
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Ortiz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ortiz walks into a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Minakov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minakov.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Minakov is pawing at Ortiz, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Ortiz's nose. Ortiz is badly hurt! Minakov pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Ortiz tries desperately to hold on but Minakov is relentless in his assault! As Ortiz receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Minakov away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Minakov!
Vitaly Minakov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
DFC 18: Demolition
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Minakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cezar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cezar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cezar moves forwards but Minakov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Julio Cezar has been cut.
Minakov throws out a loose jab but Cezar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cezar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minakov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Cezar's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Minakov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitaly Minakov!
A less than humble Vitaly Minakov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
DFC 12: Carver Vs Turner
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Infamous lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice takedown defense from Infamous. No joy for Minakov on that attempt.
Minakov misses with a takedown attempt - Infamous sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Infamous. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Infamous.#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
Infamous misses with an uppercut. Minakov saw that one coming.
Infamous slips a jab and a cross from Minakov.
Infamous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minakov.
Minakov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Infamous misses the jab.
Minakov looks for a takedown but Infamous sprawls well.
Paulo Infamous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Minakov.
Minakov looks to land a right hand but Infamous moved out of range.
Minakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Minakov throws out a loose jab but Infamous uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Minakov finds it's way through Infamous's defenses.
Infamous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minakov! But no joy.
Infamous has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Infamous scores with a crisp jab that stopped Minakov in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minakov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Infamous sprawls well. Infamous wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minakov gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Infamous was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minakov.#CL#
Infamous drives through and clinches with Minakov against the cage.
#T1#
Minakov jumps guard but Infamous stands there with Minakov around his waist. Minakov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Minakov wants the takedown. Infamous is fighting it off but Minakov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Infamous's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Infamous is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minakov defends well.
Infamous trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Infamous has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Infamous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Infamous looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Infamous looking for a guillotine here but Minakov defends easily.
Minakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Infamous's head.#T2##SUB#
Infamous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minakov is aware though and is defending well.
Minakov trying to control but Infamous is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Infamous is looking for a triangle but Minakov pushes his legs off easily.
Infamous bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Minakov's guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Infamous postures up.
Infamous with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Minakov wants to hit a switch here but Infamous passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Minakov there!
Infamous lands a heavy elbow.
Infamous looking to finish Minakov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Minakov!
Minakov taking shots to the head.
Infamous prevents Minakov from getting the reversal.#T3#
Minakov tries to hold on but Infamous postures up.
Minakov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Infamous unloading with bombs!#CUT#
That has opened up Vitaly Minakov's cut even more.
Infamous lands with some strikes.
Infamous with the ground and pound from mount.
Minakov gets back to half guard.
Infamous drops an elbow to the side of Minakov's head. #CUT#
The cut above Vitaly Minakov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB#
Infamous seems to be looking for submissions.
Infamous working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Minakov is looking for a sweep. Infamous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Infamous lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Minakov has hold of Infamous's hands but Infamous slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Infamous looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Minakov taking some punishment here, with Infamous in his half guard.
Infamous prevents Minakov from improving his position.
Infamous is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT#
Vitaly Minakov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vitaly Minakov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paulo Infamous!
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Event:
DFC 3: Johnson Vs Dalton
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Joshua lands a jab.
Joshua takes a swing at Minakov's ribcage but misses.
Joshua throws a right and a left that Minakov avoids nicely.
Minakov walks into a straight right hand from Joshua.#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
Minakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Joshua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Minakov moves away from the strike by Joshua.
Joshua slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua misses with a few strikes there.
Joshua throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Minakov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minakov controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Minakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minakov is fighting to break Joshua's control of his arms but Joshua is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Minakov drops back looking for a leg! Joshua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joshua manages to kick Minakov off! Minakov jumps back into Joshua's guard.
Joshua has his hands on Minakov's head, controlling the position.
Minakov postures up in Joshua's guard and throws a big left but Joshua blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Minakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Minakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Minakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minakov fails with a takedown attempt.
As Minakov looks to move away, Joshua throws a big counter combo but Minakov just gets out of the way.#T3#
Joshua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joshua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Joshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minakov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joshua defends it well.
Joshua lands a really nice looking cross but Minakov seems unphased.
#TD2#
Minakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Minakov is stalling in the full guard.
Minakov wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Minakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua has his hands on Minakov's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minakov won't allow Joshua to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Minakov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Minakov with that takedown attempt.
Joshua cracks Minakov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joshua throws a looping overhand right but Minakov ducks down to avoid it.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Minakov.
Joshua throws a body punch but Minakov moves out of range.
Minakov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Minakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Minakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Joshua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minakov is working away from the top position though.
Minakov wants to pass the guard but Joshua is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minakov is still trying to improve position.
Minakov keeps trying to improve his position.
Minakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joshua's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minakov throws a strike but Joshua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joshua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minakov landing with the ground and pound.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Minakov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Minakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minakov wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joshua tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Minakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Minakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joshua's head.
Minakov wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Minakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joshua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Joshua swinging wildly here.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minakov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Joshua throws a nice looking combination but Minakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshua misses with a looping left.
Minakov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joshua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joshua is fending him off so far but Minakov persists. Nope, Joshua circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes from Joshua. Those never looked like landing.
Minakov with the counter takedown but Joshua avoids it easily.
Joshua throws a looping overhand right but Minakov ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Joshua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Minakov's cut.
That's time! Joshua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joshua lands a jab-cross combination.
Joshua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Joshua misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Joshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Joshua's head coaches at ICON TOP TEAM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Minakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joshua tries to avoid it but Minakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joshua to the ground. Joshua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD#
Joshua drops Minakov with a beautiful combination! Minakov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joshua is looking for the KO!#CUT#
That has opened up Vitaly Minakov's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua missing with a left hand there. Minakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minakov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Joshua throws a looping overhand right but Minakov ducks down to avoid it.
Minakov shoots for a takedown but Joshua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joshua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
The cut above Vitaly Minakov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Joshua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minakov.
Joshua takes a swing at Minakov's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Joshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minakov has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshua misses the target.
Mr Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Minakov.
Joshua checks a low kick from Minakov.#T2#
Joshua misses with a double jab.
Joshua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minakov feints the counter takedown.
Joshua throws a nice looking combination but Minakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minakov with the counter takedown but Joshua avoids it easily.#CL2#
Minakov pushes Joshua up against the cage in a clinch.
Minakov jumps guard but Joshua stands there with Minakov around his waist. Minakov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Minakov tries to pull guard but Joshua forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Joshua letting Minakov take a breather here.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Minakov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minakov.
Minakov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joshua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minakov can do to turn this around?
Minakov is trying to pull guard but Joshua has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Minakov tries to pull guard but Joshua forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minakov.
Minakov is trying to force a seperation but Joshua has the dominant position.
Vitaly Minakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minakov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joshua has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minakov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joshua smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Joshua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joshua, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Joshua!
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