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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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162 lbs
18 - 17 - 1 |
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177 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Minor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Nada!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minor avoids the body shot from Nada.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minor moves away.
Nada throws a shot from downtown. Minor moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Minor, right into the meat.
Nada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minor lands a nice hook to Nada's body. Nada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nada misses with a wild combination.
Minor avoids the body shot from Nada.
Nada sizes up Minor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Minor misses the jab.
Nada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Minor was covering up waiting for the punch and Nada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Minor trying to keep a closed guard but Nada is proving a slippery customer.
Minor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor has Nada pulled in close to control his posture.
Minor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minor is keeping the position for now.
Nada slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nada working away.
Nada staying calm.
Nada works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minor regains half guard.
Minor wants to control but Nada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Minor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nada is keen to just control but Minor is a slippery customer.
Minor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nada pulls his head out easily.
Minor trying to hold on to Nada's head to control him but Nada postures up.
Nada is keen to just control but Minor is a slippery customer.
Minor is doing well to control the position and prevent Nada from advancing to side control.
Nada controlling the action here.
Nada winds up and cracks Minor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Minor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nada is looking to advance position but Minor won't allow it.
Nada has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tōshi. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nada trying to control the action but Minor is working from the bottom.
Minor actively working from the bottom here.
Nada trying to mount his opponent but Minor defends it.
Nada wants to take a breather but Minor is having none of it.
Minor is trying to get back to full guard.
Minor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Minor trying to control but Nada postures up.
Nada thows a huge punch but Minor dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minor trying to control here.
Minor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Minor is rocked!
Nada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minor's head.
Nada is trying to control. Minor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nada wants to pass the guard but Minor is defending well.
Minor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nada scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nada is trying to control the action in half guard but Minor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minor controlling the position for now.
Nada landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Minor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Nada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Minor lands a glancing blow to the side of Nada's head.
A big right from Nada misses.
A leg kick checked by Minor.
Minor is looking to clinch but Nada is avoiding it.
It seemed like Nada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Minor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice sprawl there from Nada as Minor shoots in.
Nada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minor as he avoids it easily.
Nada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Minor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nada won't allow Minor to pass to mount.
Nada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada is pressing down on Minor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minor is one step ahead there.
Nada working a defensive guard here.
Minor distracts Nada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minor is one step ahead there.
Frank Nada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nada trying to control the position.
We've been hearing that Minor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Minor preventing the sweep.
Nada is trying to keep Minor in close.
Nada is adopting a defensive guard.
Nada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nada stopping the sweep attempt from Minor.
Minor has momentary wrist control but Nada slips an elbow through the middle.
Nada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Minor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada 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.
Minor is looking for a triangle but Nada pushes his legs off easily.
Nada wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving.
Minor is pulling down on Nada's head. It's preventing any offense from Nada, at least for the moment.
Minor working for a triangle but Nada defends it easily.
Nada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Minor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nada stands up over Minor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nada wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving.
Minor pulls Nada in close to prevent any damage.
Nada wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving.
Minor is trying to control the position but Nada postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Minor is looking for a triangle but Nada pushes his legs off easily.
Nada distracts Minor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nada trying to control but Minor is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Minor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerald Minor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Minor counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Minor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nada throws a hook but Minor blocks it.
Minor tries to clinch up but Nada circles away and keeps his distance.
Nada wants to clinch up but Minor keeps it at a distance.
Minor jabs Nada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Minor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Minor works his way into full mount!
Nada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minor lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada tries to hold on but Minor postures up.
Minor lands a couple of good shots and Nada has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Minor is hanging on to Nada's back as he tries to escape.
Minor is punishing Nada with some ground and pound.
Minor has the hooks in. Nada is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minor scores with punches to the body.
Minor has Nada flattened out and is raining down punches.
Nada looking very determined here, making life difficult for Minor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minor has the hooks in. Nada is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Minor is punishing Nada with some ground and pound.
Nada trying to control but not successfully.
Minor has the hooks in. Nada is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nada covers up after that shot from Minor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minor wants to control but Nada is keeping busy.
Minor is working the ground and pound. Can Nada escape?
You can see the frustration on Nada's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minor struggling to keep hold of the position.
Minor controlling well, preventing Nada from escaping the position.
Nada breaks Minor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nada stopping the sweep attempt from Minor.
Nada wants to pass the guard but Minor is keeping the position.
Minor is looking for a triangle but Nada pushes his legs off easily.
Nada 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.
Minor has his foot on Nada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nada works his way back into a safe position though.
Minor is controlling Nada's posture.
Minor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nada defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada with a nice head shot there.
Nada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minor keeps working.
Nada tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nada lands a few punches from side control.
Nada creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nada wants to control but Minor is keeping him busy.
Nada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Minor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minor 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gerald Minor!
An out of breath Gerald Minor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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