Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Batoru FC 9
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Nakano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Minor moves out of range of the body kick from Nakano.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakano.
Nakano cracks Minor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Nakano tenderised Minor's leg. Minor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakano.
Nakano throws out a leg kick but Minor moves out of range and Nakano only half commits.
Nakano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Minor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nakano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakano.
Minor scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakano should have avoided that one. #TD#
Minor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano wants to get back to his feet.
Nakano trying to hold on to Minor's head to control him but Minor postures up.
Minor is nestled in close to Nakano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Nakano controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nakano wants to improve his position but Minor is controlling well.
Nakano trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Minor manages to pass to mount!
Minor working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Minor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nakano is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Minor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nakano is squirming around, avoiding Minor's attempts to control the action.
Nakano doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Nakano is trying desperately to improve position.
Minor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nakano looks a forlorn figure.
Minor working Nakano over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano tries to hold on but Minor pushes him away.
Nakano is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Minor wants to control the pace but Nakano is squirming around nicely.
Minor controlling the position easily from mount.
Nakano wants to control but Minor is having none of it.
Minor lands a nice shot to the head.
Minor landing shots from mount.
Minor with shots to the head and body - Nakano looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Nakano can't escape the position.
Minor wants to control the pace but Nakano is squirming around nicely.
Minor lands a big shot there that rocks Nakano but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nakano is trying to escape the mount.
Minor lands a big shot there that rocks Nakano but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minor with the ground and pound from mount.
Nakano is desperately trying to improve his position but Minor has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Nakano tries to keep at a distance but Minor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Nakano.
Minor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakano.
Nakano is trying to stall.
Minor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakano slows down the pace here.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Minor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nakano - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Nakano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakano. #T1#
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Nakano lands a shot to the body.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Minor.
Nakano stalling in the clinch but Minor improves position.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Minor.
Minor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano pushes Minor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Minor.
Nakano scores with a shot to the side of Minor's head.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Nakano misses with a body punch.
Minor taking a breather.
Nakano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Minor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nakano can turn it around.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
Nakano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakano gets underhooks to prevent Minor's takedown attempt.
Minor takes a shot to the head.
Nakano misses with a body punch.
Nakano lands a shoulder strike.
Naoyuki Nakano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakano lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nakano lands a shoulder strike.
Minor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nakano to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Minor.
Minor blocks a body shot from Nakano. #T3#
Minor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakano walks away with a smile on his face. Minor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Minor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jab from Nakano.
Minor checks a low kick from Nakano.
Minor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Minor.
Nakano flicks out a counter leg kick but Minor steps away.
Nakano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Minor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Minor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakano.
Naoyuki Nakano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minor checks the leg kick.
Minor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakano swings widly with a right hand
and Minor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Naoyuki Nakano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minor checks a low kick from Nakano.
Minor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nakano swings for the body but Minor moves out of range. #T4#
Minor looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Nakano wants to land a leg kick but Minor is out of range.
Nakano pushes Minor away with a front kick.
Nakano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Nakano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Minor moves into range and clinches up with Nakano.
Minor blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
A head punch on the inside from Nakano fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Nakano fails to land.
Minor blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Minor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naoyuki Nakano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Minor throws a hook to the side of Nakano's head but Nakano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Minor. That did some damage!
Nakano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Minor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakano throws a solid leg kick but Minor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakano.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minor was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Nakano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minor tries to land a front kick but Nakano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakano tries to score with a low kick but Minor moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Minor misses the target.#CL2#
Nakano takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakano is looking to control Minor's arms but Minor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nakano has his back to the cage.
Minor fails to pull guard.
Nakano trying to control the position but instead, Minor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakano into the cage.#T1#
Nakano misses with some punches.
Nakano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minor is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nakano as Minor tries to tie him up.
Minor can't get the takedown.
Nakano swings wildly with an uppercut but Minor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minor'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.
Minor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nakano lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Nakano misses with some punches.
Nakano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nakano lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Minor.
Minor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Minor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Nakano.
Minor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Minor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Nakano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Nakano as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minor blocks a body shot from Nakano.
Minor takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakano tries a body shot but Minor blocks it.
Nakano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Minor is rocked!
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Minor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakano tries a body shot but Minor blocks it.
Nakano lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakano.
Nakano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minor backwards.
Nakano lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Nakano.
Nakano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Minor.
Nakano slows down the pace here.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakano misses with a body punch.
Nakano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakano lands a left hand.
Minor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
Minor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minor takes a shot to the head.
Nakano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakano blocks a body shot from Minor.
Nakano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minor backwards.
Nakano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano just leaning against Minor, taking a breather.
Minor pushes Nakano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakano lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naoyuki Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoyuki Nakano!

Event: Lupe 14
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
That kick from Minor tenderised Wolf's leg. Wolf is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Minor has closed the distance and engaged Wolf in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minor.#TD2#
Wolf is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Minor can't fight it off and eventually Wolf manages to take the fight to the floor. Minor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolf throwing strikes from guard but Minor blocks nicely.
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Minor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Minor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Minor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolf postures up in Minor's guard and throws a big left but Minor blocks it. #T1#
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolf chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Minor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf cracks Minor with a solid left hand.
Wolf landing some decent shots from guard.
Minor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wolf throws an elbow that misses. Minor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wolf's guard. Nice move by Minor!#REVR#
Wolf wants to sweep here but Minor controlling him for the moment.
Minor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Minor preventing the sweep.
Minor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Minor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Wolf seems keen to control Minor's posture.
Minor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wolf throws an elbow that misses. Minor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wolf's guard. Nice move by Minor!#REVR#
Wolf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Wolf wants to sweep here but Minor controlling him for the moment.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Wolf controls Minor momentarily but Minor frees himself. #SUB2#
Wolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Minor looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Wolf dominated that round.
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#
Minor lands a nice shot that snaps Wolf's head back.
Wolf looks for a takedown but Minor sprawls well.
Minor takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Wolf shoots in but Minor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Minor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wolf dives in and grabs Minor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Minor pushes down on Wolf's head and hops out.
Gerald Minor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Minor forces Wolf back against the cage and clinches.
Minor is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolf gets an underhook and turns Minor into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minor.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minor.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Minor.
Minor stalling.
Minor gets underhooks to prevent Wolf's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Wolf pulls guard successfully.
Wolf is trying to control the position but Minor postures up.
Minor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Hugo Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolf trying to control the position.
Minor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Wolf has momentary wrist control but Minor slips an elbow through the middle.
Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minor is one step ahead there.
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Minor tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wolf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolf walks into a stiff left hand from Minor.#T3#
Minor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Minor drives through with a takedown into Wolf's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Minor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Minor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Minor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wolf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolf is adopting a defensive guard.
Wolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Minor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that second round.
That's time! Minor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Minor throws a leg kick but Wolf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wolf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wolf shoots in looking for a takedown but Minor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wolf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Minor defends well and Wolf ends up having to push Minor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Minor misses with the combination.
Wolf with a poor takedown #TD#
and Minor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gerald Minor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minor wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving. #T1#
Minor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wolf is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Minor scoring with some ground and pound.
Wolf is trying to control the position but Minor postures up.
Minor postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
Minor throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Minor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minor as he avoids it easily.
Minor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Minor leaves Wolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wolf dives in and grabs Minor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Minor pushes down on Wolf's head and hops out.
Minor punishes Wolf's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Minor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Wolf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minor walks away with a smile on his face. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wolf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Wolf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Minor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wolf connects with a nice short shot to Minor's temple.
Wolf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Minor defending well though.
Minor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wolf is working away from the top position though.
Wolf lands with a punch from half guard.
Minor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Minor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolf scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Wolf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Minor wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy.
Wolf prevents Minor from improving his position.
Wolf working over Minor with some ground and pound. Minor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wolf lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf is nestled in close to Minor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Minor is rocked!
Wolf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oh Minor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Minor is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Minor!
Gerald Minor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 331: Black Christmas VI
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1#
Minor scores with a jab to the body.
Minor misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Tonon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Minor is defending the position.
Minor tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
Minor is positioning himself well to prevent Tonon advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Tonon is working for a kimura but Minor is defending it quite comfortably.
Minor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon trying to advance position but Minor counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Minor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tonon avoids the body shot from Minor.
Tonon misses with a few strikes there.
Minor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tonon.
We've been hearing reports that Minor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Minor is looking to chop away at Tonon's legs.
Tonon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonon avoids the body shot from Minor.
Minor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minor throws a leg kick but Tonon moved away.
Tonon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Minor defends it well.
Minor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tonon sprawls well. Tonon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minor gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Minor. Tonon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonon was well out of range. Poor timing from Minor.
Tonon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minor circles away quickly and effectively.
Minor is looking to counter the offense by Tonon and move into the clinch.
Minor throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tonon counters with a shoot takedown. Minor fights it but they end up in guard.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minor is keeping the position for now.
Minor trying to control the position.
Minor looking for a sweep. Not yet Minor, not yet. #T4#
Tonon lands a couple of elbows.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Minor is keeping the position.
Minor keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Minor is retaining full guard.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minor trying to control the position.
Tonon throwing strikes from guard but Minor blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Tonon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Minor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Minor throws a strike aimed at the side of Tonon's head but Tonon avoids it well.
Tonon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Minor cracks Tonon with a big right hand but Tonon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tonon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Minor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Minor is trying to control. Tonon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Minor stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Tonon throws up his legs and catches Minor in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Minor tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Tonon! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gary Tonon!
After the fight, Gary Tonon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVI
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Stanfield misses with a double jab.
Minor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stanfield throws a hook to the side of Minor's head but Minor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Minor tries to counter it with a takedown but Stanfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Minor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stanfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stanfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Minor misses with a wild body shot.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Minor avoids them all with ease.
Minor tries a quick counter leg kick but Stanfield is wise to it.
Stanfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Stanfield misses with a combination
and Minor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor tried to score with a low kick but Stanfield checks it.
Stanfield is looking for a counter combo.
Minor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minor doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanfield circles away.
Stanfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Minor. #T1#
Minor misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Minor.
Minor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanfield. #TD2#
Minor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Minor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stanfield wants to get back to his feet.
Minor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Stanfield wants to improve his position but Minor is controlling well.
Stanfield tries to kick Minor off but Minor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Minor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanfield keeps working.
Minor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stanfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stanfield has hold of Minor's hands but Minor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stanfield pushes Minor off looking to stand but Minor dives back in and keeps control.
Minor stalling away here and it's allowed Stanfield to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stanfield wants to stand up but Minor is controlling him. #T3#
Minor wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving.
Minor won't allow Stanfield to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stanfield misses with a wild body shot.
Stanfield misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Minor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Minor. #ES#
Stanfield pushes Minor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Stanfield misses.
Minor ducks under a wild hook from Stanfield.
Minor unleashes a big counter combination but Stanfield bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Minor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Minor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Minor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Stanfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stanfield looks to land a combination but Minor avoids it well.
Minor misses with a head kick.
Stanfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Minor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Minor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanfield misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marlo Stanfield will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Minor throws a leg kick but Stanfield checks it.
Stanfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minor throws out a counter right but Stanfield avoids it with no problem.
Minor feints a jab promting Stanfield to slip. Minor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stanfield slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stanfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stanfield enables Minor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stanfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stanfield wants to get back to his feet but Minor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minor is controlling him.
Minor is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Stanfield wants to get back to his feet but Minor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stanfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minor is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stanfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Minor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stanfield won't be happy with that. #T2#
Minor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stanfield will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Minor lands an elbow.
Minor is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stanfield's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stanfield tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
You get the feeling that Stanfield really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Minor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stanfield is bucking up trying to escape but Minor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Minor controlling his opponent.
Stanfield is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3#
Minor looking to control but Stanfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Minor controlling the pace for now.
Minor with a couple of short strikes.
Minor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stanfield can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Minor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stanfield is looking to escape.
Minor won't let Stanfield get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
Minor lands a couple of good shots and Stanfield has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Minor has his arm under Stanfield's chin here. Game over son! Minor squeezes tightly and Stanfield is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gerald Minor!
Our winner, Gerald Minor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFC 324: Imbula vs Maneno
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Watt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Minor looks for the body kick but Watt saw that one coming.
Watt blocks a leg kick.
Watt tries to counter with a clinch but Minor shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Minor misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Watt misses its intended target.
Scott Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watt works the jab nicely.
Minor shoots for a double leg takedown but Watt sprawls well. He's pushed Minor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Watt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Watt's hands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Minor, right into the meat.
Minor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Minor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Watt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Watt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Minor looking to stall. #T1#
Minor has Watt pushed against the cage.
Watt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Minor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Minor stalling in the clinch but Watt improves position.
Watt letting Minor take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gerald Minor.
A clash of legs there as Minor blocks the low kick.#CL#
Minor instigates a clinch.
Minor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Watt is defending well.
Minor slowing the pace effectively.
Watt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Minor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Minor looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Watt is stalling here.
Watt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Minor prevents a body shot from Watt. #BC2#
Watt manages to break the clinch.
Watt missing with a left hand there. Minor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Minor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watt swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Minor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Watt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Minor thows a huge punch but Watt dodges it nicely. #T3#
Minor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watt defending well though.
Minor working Watt over with strikes.
Watt felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Minor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Watt taking some punishment here, with Minor in his half guard.
Watt taking some punishment here, with Minor in his half guard.
Watt is trying to get back to full guard.
Minor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Minor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Watt's head.
Minor passes into side control, despite Watt's attempt to control the position.
Watt can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Minor working the ground and pound.
Minor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Watt to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Watt is looking for a sweep.
Minor has control of an arm but Watt manages to advance to Minor's back!
Minor trying to control the action but Watt just sinks the hooks in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minor can't escape the position.
Minor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watt misses with punches from the back.
We've been hearing good reports from Minor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Minor tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Minor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Watt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Minor tries to keep at a distance but Watt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Minor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watt is keeping busy.
Minor taking a breather.
Maybe Minor would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Watt stalling against the cage. #TD#
Minor jumps guard and drags Watt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt throws an elbow that misses. Minor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watt's guard. Nice move by Minor!#REVR#
Minor wants to control from the top but Watt keeps moving. #T1#
Minor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minor trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Minor preventing the sweep.
Minor is in close to Watt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Minor is stalling in the full guard.
Minor working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minor stands up over Watt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gerald Minor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watt is trying to keep Minor in close.
Minor stands up over Watt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Minor wants to pass the guard but Watt is keeping the position.
Watt trying to control the position.
Minor wants to pass the guard but Watt is keeping the position.#T3#
Watt trying to control the position.
Minor stays in close to Watt's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Minor, as that shot connected.
Minor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Watt.
Minor swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Minor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Minor.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Minor.
Watt blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Minor.
Watt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Minor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watt was well out of range. Poor timing from Minor.
Minor slips under a jab from Watt.#TD#
Minor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Minor motions for Watt to come forward. Minor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Watt tries to counter with a clinch but Minor shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Watt. #CL#
Minor rushes Watt and presses him up against the cage.
Watt blocks a body shot from Minor.
Minor wants to take the fight to the mat but Watt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Watt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Watt throws an elbow that misses.
Minor blocks a body shot from Watt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor lands an uppercut.
Minor trying to control the position but instead, Watt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Minor into the cage.
Minor has Watt pushed against the cage.
Watt misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1##TD#
Minor jumps into guard, dragging Watt to the mat.
Minor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Watt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Minor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watt can do to turn this around?
Minor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minor keeping moving, preventing Watt from controlling successfully.
Watt landing some decent shots from guard.
Watt postures up.
Minor wants to control the position but Watt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Watt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Minor defending well though.
Minor is trying to maintain the position but Watt is very close to passing his half guard.
Minor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Watt is thwarting Minor's attempts to control the position.
Watt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Watt is looking to take a break and control but Minor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minor throws a hook but Watt avoids it easily.
Watt throws a head kick that misses.
Watt tries a head kick but it misses.
Minor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Minor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Minor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Watt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Minor is looking to wear down Watt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Watt throws a good cross that connects.
Minor tries for a takedown but Watt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Minor throws a right and a left that Watt avoids nicely.
Minor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watt throws out the jab.
Minor throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Minor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott Watt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Minor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watt tries to clinch but Minor is having none of it.
Watt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Minor misses with a low kick.
Gerald Minor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minor.
Minor looks to throw a body kick
letting Watt counter with a right hand.
Minor throws a body punch but Watt moves out of range. #CL#
Minor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watt, pushing him back against the cage.
Watt lands a knee to the head.
Minor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Watt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Watt throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Minor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Watt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFC 317: Hilo
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Barathian tries to sprawl but Minor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barathian wants to get back to full guard.
Minor wants to take a breather but Barathian is having none of it.
Minor trying to pass the guard but Barathian defending well.
Barathian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minor.
Barathian is positioning himself well to prevent Minor advancing to mount.
Minor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minor drops an elbow to the side of Barathian's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Minor there.
Minor wants to pass the guard but Barathian is defending well.
Barathian is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Barathian is looking to control Minor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barathian avoid being mounted?
Barathian is looking to escape.
Barathian controlling the position well.
Minor is looking to take a break and control but Barathian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barathian is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Minor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Minor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barathian is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Minor controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barathian is looking to escape.
Minor trying to mount his opponent but Barathian defends it.
Barathian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minor.
Barathian pushes Minor off looking to stand but Minor dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minor swings for the body but Barathian moves out of range.
As Minor looks to move away, Barathian throws a big counter combo but Minor just gets out of the way.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Minor is just out of range.
Barathian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barathian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minor moves away.
Minor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barathian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Minor lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Minor misses with a takedown
and Barathian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barathian misses with a straight left.
Barathian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Minor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barathian throws an overhand right that lands on Minor's shoulder, as Minor tries to avoid the shot.
Minor cracks Barathian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Minor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Barathian misses its intended target.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Barathian misses #TD2#
and Minor counters with a single leg into guard. Barathian didn't expect that.
Minor trying to control but Barathian is working from the bottom. #T4#
Minor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barathian's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minor postures up.
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Barathian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barathian holds on and takes a little breather.
Minor throwing strikes but missing.
Barathian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor tries to free his leg and advance position but Barathian is retaining full guard.
Minor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barathian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Minor wants to control from the top but Barathian keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Minor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barathian as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters circling a little - Minor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Minor looks to land a right hand but Barathian moved out of range.
Barathian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Minor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barathian scrambles back to his feet.
Barathian misses the jab.
Barathian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian misses with a head kick.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Minor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barathian checks a low kick from Minor.
Minor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barathian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Minor there.
Minor looks for a takedown but Barathian sprawls well.
Barathian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Minor. Minor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Minor connects with a nice looking jab.
Minor throws a right hand that misses
and Barathian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Minor is rocked!
Minor lands a jab to the nose.
Minor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Max Barathian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Minor.
Barathian digs a good hook to Minor's body. #T2#
Barathian thuds a left hand into Minor's body.
Minor ducks under a wild hook from Barathian.
Barathian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Minor throws an overhand right that lands on Barathian's shoulder, as Barathian tries to avoid the shot.
Barathian misses with a two punch combination.
Barathian throws a big shot that misses.
Minor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Minor works the jab nicely.
Minor takes one to the chin there.
Minor misses with a shot to the body
and Barathian counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Barathian looks at the referee who does nothing so Barathian lands a crushing right that sends Minor to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Barathian!
Max Barathian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 313: Shankoli vs Denis
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Morrowind looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrowind misses with a right hand
and Minor counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Minor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morrowind!
Minor wants to control but Morrowind is keeping him busy.
Morrowind is trying to improve his position.
Minor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor controls the position from side control.
Morrowind is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Red House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Morrowind pushes Minor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Minor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Minor tries to advance to mount but Morrowind denies him.
Morrowind tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Morrowind is trying to break free.
Morrowind is trying to stand back up.
Minor wants to control but Morrowind is keeping busy.
Minor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Morrowind is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Minor misses with an elbow to the head.
Morrowind trying to get back to his feet but Minor is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Minor is looking for the choke from the back position but Morrowind is controlling his hands well.
Morrowind can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Morrowind fending off the submission attempt from Minor.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Minor's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Minor on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Morrowind is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3#
Morrowind wants to get back to his feet.
Morrowind tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morrowind trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Minor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Minor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB2#
Minor goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Morrowind turns into him and now he's in Minor's guard. #SU#
Morrowind stands up and waves to Minor to follow him. #T4#
Minor dodges the punch combination from Morrowind.
Minor wants to clinch up but Morrowind keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrowind misses the target.
Morrowind stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Minor misses with a series of wild punches.
Morrowind misses with a few strikes there.
Morrowind fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Minor is predictable there
and Morrowind counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerald Minor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Morrowind jabs at Minor's body.
Morrowind throws a big shot that misses.
Morrowind really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrowind connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A thudding body kick lands there by Minor!
Minor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morrowind counters with a left and a right that stings Minor.
Morrowind scores with a jab. Minor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Minor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morrowind. That did some damage!#CL2#
Minor moves into the clinch.#BC#
Morrowind breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Morrowind throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morrowind under the eye.#T1#
Minor throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Morrowind gets caught napping as Minor dives in and scores a takedown. Morrowind manages to retain guard.#ES#
Morrowind uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Minor misses with an uppercut
and Morrowind counters with a two punch combo.
Morrowind looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrowind.
Morrowind misses with a hook.
Minor with the counter takedown but Morrowind avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Minor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minor.
Minor scores with a body shot.
Morrowind throws a poor cross that misses
and Minor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2##CL2#
Minor closes the distance and clinches.
Minor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morrowind up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrowind.
Morrowind is trying to push Minor away but Minor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Minor lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Morrowind breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iko Morrowind is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrowind throws a jab when Minor was well out of range.
Minor throws an overhand right that lands on Morrowind's shoulder, as Morrowind tries to avoid the shot.
Minor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Minor looks to move away, Morrowind throws a big counter combo but Minor just gets out of the way.#T3#
Minor throws the left hand but Morrowind avoids the punch easily.
Minor ducks right into an uppercut from Morrowind. #CL2#
Minor moves into range and clinches up with Morrowind.
Minor is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Minor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Morrowind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minor tries for a takedown but Morrowind manages to get underhooks. #T4#
Morrowind blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Minor fails to land.
Minor stalling.
Morrowind is trying to break free.
Minor is looking for a takedown.
Iko Morrowind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Minor.
Minor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Minor throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Morrowind manages to break the clinch.
Morrowind looks to land a right hand but Minor moved out of range.
Minor throws a leg kick but Morrowind moved away.
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 Iko Morrowind will probably get the nod.
That's time! Morrowind's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Morrowind misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Minor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Morrowind is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Morrowind blocks a body shot from Minor.
Minor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minor lands a hook that snaps the head of Morrowind backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrowind is looking to break free of the clinch but Minor has double underhooks.
Morrowind is looking to break free of the clinch but Minor has double underhooks.
Morrowind is trying to force a seperation but Minor has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrowind. #T1#
Minor can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Minor breaks the clinch.
Minor just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrowind takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Minor is looking to clinch.
Morrowind throws a right hand that misses
and Minor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Morrowind takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Iko Morrowind is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minor moves out of range as Morrowind strikes.
Minor misses with a hook. Morrowind ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Minor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Minor content to control rather than advance.
Minor trying to control the action but Morrowind is working from the bottom.
Minor slows the pace down in half guard.
Gerald Minor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Minor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minor trying to control the pace.
Minor with the ground and pound but Morrowind uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrowind is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morrowind wants to control but Minor passes easily into half guard.
Minor slips a nice elbow through Morrowind's hands, connecting with Morrowind's forehead.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Minor working Morrowind over with strikes.
Minor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Minor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morrowind's head.
Minor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Minor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Minor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Minor!
Our winner, Gerald Minor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFC 309: Shankoli vs Dall
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Redfield misses the target.
Minor misses with a few strikes there.
Redfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Peter Redfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minor misses with a low kick. #CL#
Minor clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Redfield.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Minor.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redfield.
We've been hearing reports that Minor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Minor lands a body punch.
Redfield stops a takedown attempt from Minor.
Minor avoiding damage.
Redfield cracks Minor with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Redfield.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Minor.
Redfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redfield lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Minor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minor blocks a body shot from Redfield.
Minor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minor prevents a body shot from Redfield. #TD#
Minor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Minor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Redfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Minor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minor wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minor is on top in guard. #REVR#
Minor stands and throws Redfield's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Redfield takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Redfield pushes Minor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Minor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Minor working the body and head with strikes.
Redfield is trying to buck Minor off.
Minor trying to control the position but Redfield is working away.
Minor lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Redfield defending against the ground and pound.
Minor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Redfield will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Minor wants to take a breather but Redfield manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Minor.
Minor throws an elbow that misses. Redfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Minor's guard. Nice move by Redfield!#REVB#
Redfield trying to control but Minor is working from the bottom.
Redfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Minor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Redfield controls the pace.
Minor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Redfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minor has a closed guard, preventing Redfield from standing up.
Minor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redfield is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gerald Minor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Minor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Redfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minor misses with a low kick.
Redfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Minor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redfield can do to turn this around?
Redfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Minor connects with an inside leg kick.
Minor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redfield missing with a left hand there. Minor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor is looking to chop away at Redfield's legs.
Redfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Redfield misses with a looping left.
Redfield is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Redfield misses with a left hand
and Minor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minor lands a lovely overhand right.
Redfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redfield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gerald Minor is winning the standup battle so far.
Minor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redfield dips to his left and cracks Minor with an uppercut!
Redfield throws a jab when Minor was well out of range.
Minor throws a hook to the side of Redfield's head but Redfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minor counters with a right hand to the body.
Redfield throws a right hand that misses
enabling Minor to counter with a crisp jab.
Peter Redfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Redfield misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Minor.
Minor throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Minor. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Redfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Minor misses with a shot to the body
and Redfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Minor cracks Redfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Minor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Minor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Minor misses with a low kick. #CL#
Minor darts in and clinches Redfield up against the cage.
Minor tries to pull guard but Redfield won't allow it.
Redfield has Minor pressed against the cage, preventing Minor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Minor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redfield gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Minor pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Redfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Minor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Redfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minor wants to sweep but no luck.
Redfield wants to pass the guard but Minor is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minor working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Minor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Minor is looking for a triangle but Redfield pushes his legs off easily.
Minor keeping moving, preventing Redfield from controlling successfully.
Minor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Redfield misses with a straight left.
Redfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redfield loads up on a big right hand but Minor slips the punch.
Minor lands a jab-cross combination.
Minor blocks a jab.
Minor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redfield sprawls and moves away.
Redfield just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Minor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Minor closes the distance and clinches up with Redfield, looking for a takedown. Minor pushes Redfield against the cage but Redfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redfield! But no joy.
Minor misses with a combination
and Redfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield throws a leg kick but Minor moved away.
Redfield tries to work over Minor's front leg with a kick but Minor checks it.
Minor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Minor staying out of range there.#T1#
Minor ducks right into an uppercut from Redfield.
A shot to the body from Redfield misses
and Minor counters with a stiff right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Redfield there.
Minor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Minor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Minor finds it's way through Redfield's defenses.
Redfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Redfield scores with a hook to the body. Minor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Minor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Minor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Redfield backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Redfield misses.
As Redfield backs away, Minor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Peter Redfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Redfield scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Redfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Minor cracks a nice hook into Redfield's ribs.
Minor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Redfield stuns Minor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Redfield cracks a nice hook into Minor's ribs.
Redfield misses with a wild body shot.
Minor slips under a jab from Redfield.
Minor misses with a wild body shot.
Minor moves out of range as Redfield strikes.
Minor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redfield but Redfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Minor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.#T3#
Redfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redfield.
Minor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redfield at a distance.
Redfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Minor checks it well.
Redfield misses with a right hand
and Minor counters with a left to the body.
Minor thows a leg kick but Redfield checks it
enabling Redfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Redfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Redfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Minor wants to clinch.
Minor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redfield! But no joy.
A jab from Redfield misses. #T4#
Minor shoots in but Redfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Minor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Minor misses
and Redfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redfield loads up on a big right hand but Minor slips the punch.
Crack! A monster head kick from Redfield and Minor falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Redfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter Redfield!
Peter Redfield 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.

Event: DUEL#89 Proctor vs Muller
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Minor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coach.
Coach has been working on his boxing with his coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) in the buildup to the fight.
Minor with a jab.
Coach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Minor misses with a straight left.
A jab from Minor finds it's way through Coach's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Minor.
Minor flicks out a counter leg kick but Coach steps away.
Minor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Minor tries a low kick but Coach avoids it.
A jab from Minor does it's job there.
Minor ducks under a wild hook from Coach.
Minor misses with an uppercut. Coach saw that one coming.
Minor lands a jab.
Minor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minor misses with an uppercut. Coach saw that one coming.
Coach avoids the body shot from Minor. #T1#
Minor looks to throw the jab but Coach is out of range.
Minor swings for the body but Coach moves out of range.
Minor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Coach counters with an inside leg kick.
Coach cracks Minor with a good jab.
Coach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Minor is looking to land body kicks.
Coach pushes Minor away with a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Minor.
Coach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coach circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Coach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Minor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Minor misses.
Minor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Minor 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coach throws out a loose jab but Minor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Minor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coach manages to avoid it.
Minor lands a nice hook to Coach's body. Coach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Minor looks to score with a jab to the body but Coach is just out of range.
Coach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minor paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Minor dives in and scores a takedown into Coach's guard.
Minor trying to control but Coach is working from the bottom.
Minor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Minor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coach lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Minor keeping full guard, as Coach tries to pass.
Coach trying to control the position from guard on top but Minor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coach 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.
Coach keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minor's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Minor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Coach stacks Minor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Coach!#T4#
Coach has control of an arm but Minor manages to advance to Coach's back!
Coach takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Minor keeps control of the position easily here as Coach tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Minor working for the choke. #SUB2#
Minor working for a choke but Coach is defending well.
Coach tries to roll but Minor sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Minor loads up on a big right hand but Coach slips the punch.
Minor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Minor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coach's half guard.#ES#
Coach has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Minor is on him like a limpet, forcing Coach back against the cage.
Coach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Minor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coach is defending well.
Coach lands a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Minor avoids the elbow strike from Coach, against the cage.
Minor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coach walks away with a smile on his face. Minor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Minor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coach was well out of range. Poor timing from Minor.
Minor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coach avoids it really well and circles away.
Head Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Minor.
Minor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Coach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minor.
Coach throws a push kick but Minor slaps the foot to one side.
Coach misses with an attempted mid kick.
Minor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coach lands a slapping body shot.
Minor misses with a jab to the body
and Coach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minor.
Coach moves forwards but Minor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Minor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coach.
Coach throws a good cross that connects.
Minor connects with an inside leg kick.
Coach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head Coach is winning the standup battle so far.
Coach throws a hook to the side of Minor's head but Minor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Jab from Coach.
Minor throws a lazy right hand but Coach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minor misses with a hook
enabling Coach to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coach digs a good body shot into Minor's ribs.
Coach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coach throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Minor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coach throwing a counter right hand but Minor manages to avoid it.
Minor walks into a jab.
Minor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Minor misses with a body punch
and Minor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minor manages to avoid it.#T3##CL#
Minor gets tackled into the cage by Coach. Coach maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Minor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coach misses with a low kick.
Coach misses with a wild combination.
Coach throws a jab when Minor was well out of range.
Minor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Coach.
Coach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Minor to counter with a crisp jab.
Minor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Minor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Minor showed some decent athleticism there.
Minor is trying to control. Coach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Coach is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Minor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Coach is looking to control Minor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coach avoid being mounted?
Coach slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minor won't allow Coach to sweep him here.
Coach has his hands on Minor's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Head Coach dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Minor misses with a body shot.
Minor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Coach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coach goes for a double leg but Minor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Minor continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coach.
Minor is looking to chop away at Coach's legs.
Minor tried to score with a low kick but Coach checks it.
Donk. Coach catches Minor right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Coach misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor wants to land a leg kick but Coach is out of range.
Coach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minor.
Coach throws a head kick that misses.
Coach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Minor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coach tries to score with a low kick but Minor moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Coach moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Coach is trying to trip Minor. He has hold of a leg but Minor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Coach persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Minor looking for a guillotine here but Coach defends easily. #SUB2#
Minor has his foot on Coach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coach works his way back into a safe position though.
Minor controls Coach momentarily but Coach frees himself.
Coach wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving. #SUB2#
Coach got a little sloppy there for a moment and Minor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coach has managed to get both his arms back between Minor's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Coach looking to pass the guard.
Coach stands and throws Minor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Minor isn't going anywhere.
Minor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coach controlling the position.
Coach throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Minor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Coach trying to control the action but Minor is working from the bottom.
Minor wants to control but Coach postures up.#SUB#
Coach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minor trying to remain calm as Coach controls from the top position.
Coach working away.
Coach in side control lands a decent elbow.
Coach slows the pace down. #SUB#
Coach tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coach has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Minor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Coach working Minor over with strikes. #SUB#
Coach seems to be working for a kimura but Minor defends the submission attempt.
Minor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minor.
Minor trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Head Coach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coach has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Coach!
An intense looking Head Coach took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I needed this win, I want to claw my way back. Simon, give me a rematch mate!!'.

Event: DUEL#84 Fanning vs Army
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1#
Clendennon throws a shot to the body.
Clendennon doesn't manage to clinch there - Minor circles away.
Clendennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clendennon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minor tries a quick counter leg kick but Clendennon is wise to it.
Minor cracks a nice hook into Clendennon's ribs.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Minor throws a leg kick but Clendennon moved away.#TD2#
Minor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clendennon to the ground. Minor is now in Clendennon's guard.
Minor postures up.
Minor throws an elbow that misses. Clendennon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Minor's guard. Nice move by Clendennon!#REVR#
Minor is looking to sweep but instead, Clendennon has passed into half guard.
Clendennon 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 has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minor gets back to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Minor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Minor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clendennon is fighting to break Minor's control of his arms but Minor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Minor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clendennon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Minor is controlling Clendennon's posture.#SUB2#
Minor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clendennon defends well.#SUB2#
Minor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Minor has his hands on Clendennon's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Minor has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Clendennon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Minor has tightened it up now! Clendennon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gerald Minor!
A very excited looking Gerald Minor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Craig Clendennon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing's like Country music- they both suck.'.

Event: DFN#8 Minor vs Stenberg
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Stenberg throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Minor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Minor. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a triangle but Minor pushes his legs off easily.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minor defends well.
Our spies down at at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform us that Stenberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Stenberg has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.
Stenberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minor controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg pulls Minor in to control the position.
Minor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minor defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stenberg looking for a guillotine here but Minor defends easily. #T1#
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Minor controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenberg is on top in guard. #REVB#
Minor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenberg. #T2#
Stenberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Minor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Stenberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stenberg trying to control here.
Minor is stalling here. Stenberg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Minor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stenberg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Minor wants to control but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg working the head with strikes.
Minor struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minor struggling a bit here.#T3#
Minor is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minor sneaks back into half guard.
Stenberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Minor wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor gets back to full guard.
Stenberg throwing strikes from guard but Minor blocks nicely. #T4#
Stenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Minor is keeping the position.
Stenberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minor's head.
Stenberg landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Minor is rocked!
Minor pulls Stenberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Stenberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Minor looking for a sweep. Not yet Minor, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Stenberg throws an elbow that misses. Minor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stenberg's guard. Nice move by Minor!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Minor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stenberg checks it well.
As Minor backs off Stenberg throws a huge counter combo but Minor manages to avoid it all.
Stenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenberg misses with a body shot.
Minor tried to score with a low kick but Stenberg checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stenberg.
A combination from Minor does no damage.
Stenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Minor. Minor obviously looking to wear him down.
Stenberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor swats away the attempt to clinch by Stenberg.
Minor throws a shot from downtown. Stenberg moves away and avoids it.
Stenberg misses with a hook.#T1#
Minor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stenberg counters with a left to the body.
Stenberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stenberg tries to clinch but Minor is having none of it.
Minor closes the distance and clinches up with Stenberg, looking for a takedown. Minor pushes Stenberg against the cage but Stenberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minor throws the left hand but Stenberg avoids the punch easily.
Stenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenberg scores with a jab to the head.
Stenberg motions for Minor to come forward. Stenberg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Minor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stenberg misses with a low kick.
Minor throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Minor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minor misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Stenberg instigates a clinch.
Minor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stenberg lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Stenberg pulls guard effortlessly.
Minor wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stenberg has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Stenberg working for submissions but it's allowed Minor to get to half guard.
Stenberg is not content to let Minor control the position.#T3#
Minor prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Minor slows the pace down in half guard.
Minor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Minor trying to control from Stenberg's half guard. Stenberg has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Minor trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Minor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stenberg's head.#SUB2#
Stenberg has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.
Minor cracks Stenberg with a solid left hand.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stenberg looking for a guillotine here but Minor defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a triangle here but Minor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Minor slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Minor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stenberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Minor.
Minor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stenberg misses with a right hand
and Minor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Minor lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Minor gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Minor. #TD2#
Stenberg manages to pull guard.
Fredrik Stenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Stenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a triangle but Minor pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Stenberg controls Minor momentarily but Minor frees himself.
Stenberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Minor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Minor with a nice head shot there.
Minor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Stenberg working for a triangle but Minor defends it easily.
Minor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Minor stands up over Stenberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stenberg pulls Minor in close to prevent any damage.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Minor is proving a slippery customer.
Minor preventing the sweep.
Stenberg has control of Minor's left arm, preventing Minor from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Stenberg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Stenberg looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenberg holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minor fails to land with a series of punches.
Stenberg slips a jab from Minor.
Stenberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stenberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Minor counters with a left to the body.
Stenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minor moves away.
Stenberg avoids the body shot from Minor.
Minor looks to land a left hand but Stenberg moved out of range nicely.
Stenberg swings for the body but Minor moves out of range. #T4#
Minor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenberg.
Minor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Minor throws a shot from downtown. Stenberg moves away and avoids it.
Stenberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Minor is looking to score with low kicks.
Minor throws a low kick but Stenberg moves out of range easily.
As Minor backs off Stenberg throws a huge counter combo but Minor manages to avoid it all.
Gerald Minor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minor tries to clinch but Stenberg moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minor circles away.
Jab by Stenberg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Minor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stenberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DUEL#71 Ibaka vs Complex
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Esposito throws a head kick but Minor moves out of range.
Minor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Esposito defends it well.
Minor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Esposito defends well and Minor ends up having to push Esposito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Minor throws a lazy right hand but Esposito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Esposito misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Minor counters with a left and a right that stings Esposito .
Minor slips under a jab from Esposito .
Esposito throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Minor throws a big shot that misses.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Esposito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Esposito throws a hook but Minor avoids it easily.
Dante Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Minor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minor thows a leg kick but Esposito checks it
and Esposito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito . Minor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minor moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito .
Minor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esposito appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minor.#T1#
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minor moves away.
Esposito takes a swing at Minor's ribcage but misses.
Minor blocks a leg kick.
Esposito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Minor moves out of range of the body kick.
Minor misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Minor.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Minor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Esposito 's guard.#ES#
Esposito has his feet on Minor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dante Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Esposito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minor.
Esposito appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Esposito throws a leg kick that is checked
and Minor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T2#
Esposito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Minor staying out of range there.
Esposito is looking to wear down Minor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Minor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Minor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Esposito throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Minor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Esposito 's guard.
Esposito is wriggling around but Minor manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Minor is keen to just control but Esposito is a slippery customer.
Minor wants to free his trapped foot but Esposito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Minor throwing shots but Esposito is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Minor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Esposito defends it well.
Minor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Esposito is looking for a sweep. Minor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Minor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Minor trying to pass the guard but Esposito defending well.
Esposito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Minor on the ground.
Esposito is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito pushes Minor off looking to stand but Minor dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Minor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minor. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dante Esposito will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Esposito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Minor to score with a decent uppercut.
Esposito lands a nice looking body kick.
Esposito misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Minor misses with an uppercut.
Minor throws an off balance right hand
and Esposito counters with a leg kick.
Esposito is looking to land body kicks.
Minor thuds a left hand into Esposito 's body.
Minor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Esposito blocks a low kick nicely.
Esposito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Minor is just out of range.
Minor 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.
Esposito scores with the left hand. Minor knows he should have avoided that one.
Esposito stuns Minor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Minor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Esposito lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Esposito . That's going to slow Minor down. #T1#
Minor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Minor throws out a leg kick but Esposito moves out of range and Minor only half commits.
Esposito throws a hook but Minor avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Minor.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minor.
Dante Esposito is winning the standup battle so far.
Esposito connects with a right hand. Minor shakes it off.
Esposito lands with a good body shot.
Minor throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Minor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Esposito .
An inside leg kick lands from Minor.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Minor is just out of range.
Esposito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Minor is able to avoid easily.
Esposito lands a jab to the head.
Minor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Esposito tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Minor counters with a single leg into guard. Esposito didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minor throwing strikes but missing.
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Esposito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerald Minor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minor postures up and lands a big shot to Esposito 's brow.
Esposito managing to control the position.
Minor wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving. #T3#
Esposito working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minor blocks a head kick by Esposito .
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minor's sensitive parts.
Minor lands a nice hook to Esposito 's body. Esposito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Minor.
Minor throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
Minor misses with a body shot.
Minor wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Minor misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Esposito lands with an overhand left.
Esposito throws a hook but Minor avoids it easily.
Minor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Esposito throws a body shot but no joy.
Minor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Esposito throws a body punch but Minor moves out of range.
Esposito throws a head kick but Minor moves out of range.
Minor lands with a good body shot.
Esposito scores with a jab to the head.
Minor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito .
A head kick by Esposito misses #TD2#
so Minor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Esposito is wriggling around but Minor manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Minor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Esposito dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito . Minor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minor scores with a body shot.
Esposito throws a right hand that misses
and Minor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito .
Minor lands a really nice looking cross but Esposito seems unphased.
Esposito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Minor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito lands a head kick. Minor smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Minor feints and as Esposito raises his hands in defense, Minor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Minor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esposito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Minor distracts Esposito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor works over Esposito with some ground and pound from guard.
Minor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Minor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Esposito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esposito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minor distracts Esposito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Minor trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito wants to sweep here but Minor controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Minor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Minor thumps Esposito with a low kick.#TD2#
Minor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Esposito is trying to defend but Minor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Esposito has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Minor is on him like a limpet, forcing Esposito back against the cage.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Minor controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito .
Esposito stops a takedown attempt from Minor.
Minor blocking some punches.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Minor jumps guard.
Our spies down at at Westside Martial Arts inform us that Minor has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Minor looking to control but Esposito passes into half guard.
Esposito is controlling the pace.
Minor wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy. #T4#
Minor tries to roll over but Esposito keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Esposito prevents Minor from improving his position.#SUB2#
Minor is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Esposito is tapping! Great win for Minor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gerald Minor!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerald Minor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#65 Esposito vs Gaultier
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Minor throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Minor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brandao!
Minor working the ground and pound but Brandao is defending the strikes.
Minor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brandao will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Minor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brandao is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Brandao wants to control but Minor is having none of it.#T1#
Brandao is looking to get to half guard.
Minor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Minor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brandao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Minor tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Minor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brandao can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Minor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brandao is squirming around, avoiding Minor's attempts to control the action.
Minor lands a heavy elbow.
Minor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Minor unloads with some shots from mount but Brandao bucks and avoids them well.
Minor unloads with some shots from mount but Brandao bucks and avoids them well.
Brandao avoids a series of strikes thrown by Minor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minor controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Minor tries to control but Brandao wriggling away.
Brandao avoids a series of strikes thrown by Minor.
Minor lands a big shot there that rocks Brandao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Minor looking to finish with strikes here!
Minor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Let's hope that Minor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Minor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Brandao wants to hold on but Minor pushes him away.
Brandao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Minor tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Minor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Minor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minor is trying to control here but Brandao has managed to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Minor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brandao!
Minor lands some shots froms side control.
Minor advances nicely into full mount.
Minor thowing shots but they're missing.
Minor throwing strikes here but Brandao is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brandao is looking to escape.
Brandao wants to control but Minor is having none of it.#T1#
Minor misses with a head shot.
Brandao is squirming around, avoiding Minor's attempts to control the action.
Minor thowing shots but they're missing.
Minor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brandao?
Minor looking to ground and pound but Brandao is blocking nicely.
Brandao taking shots to the head. #T2#
Minor wants to control but instead Brandao manages to regain half guard.
Minor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brandao with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Minor trying to control from half guard but Brandao is working away.
Minor stalling away here and it's allowed Brandao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Minor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brandao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minor controls the pace.
Gerald Minor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brandao is trying to control the position but Minor postures up. #T3#
Brandao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandao is trying to control the position but Minor postures up.
Minor stays in close to Brandao's body and controls the position.
Minor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Brandao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Minor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Minor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brandao is avoiding damage well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minor lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brandao sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Minor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brandao is avoiding damage well.
Minor wants to control but Brandao is keeping him busy.
Minor tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brandao is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Minor shoots for a takedown but Brandao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Minor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minor is looking to land body kicks.
Brandao throws a big shot that misses.
Jose Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao lands a slapping body shot.
Brandao throws a sloppy body shot
and Minor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandao swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Minor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Minor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor throwing strikes from guard but Brandao blocks nicely.
Minor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Minor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brandao is trying to hold Minor in close to prevent damage but Minor has managed to pass into half guard.
Minor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Minor throws a strike but Brandao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Minor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Minor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jose Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minor throws a big right hand that misses.
Minor trying to control but Brandao is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Minor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandao.
Minor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brandao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandao circles away.
Brandao swinging wildly here.
Brandao throws a combination that misses
and Minor counters with a nice leg kick.
Minor connects with a looping right hand.
Minor shoots in and drives through. Brandao sprawls well.
Jose Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Minor.#T3#
Brandao misses with a double jab
and Minor counters with a good low kick that Brandao was not able to check.
Minor swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao avoids the body shot from Minor.
A shot to the liver by Minor. Beautiful body shot.
Minor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandao swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Minor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Minor tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandao is retaining full guard.
Brandao is trying to control the position but Minor postures up.
Minor wants to control from the top but Brandao keeps moving.
Minor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brandao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Minor pulls Brandao in close to prevent any damage.
Brandao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerald Minor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minor has his hands on Brandao's head, controlling the position.
Minor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Minor is pulling down on Brandao's head. It's preventing any offense from Brandao, at least for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Minor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Minor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Minor!
After winning the bout, Gerald Minor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 6
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
Minor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Minor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Minor blocks the leg kick.
Lafayette thuds his shin into the meat of Minor's side.
Minor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Lafayette misses.
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Minor is just out of range.
As Lafayette backs away, Minor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor avoids the body shot from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a body shot but no joy.
Minor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lafayette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minor.
Minor moves out of range of the body kick from Lafayette. #T1#
Lafayette jabs at Minor's body.
Minor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lafayette swings for the body but Minor moves out of range.
A lazy left from Minor finds it's target.
Minor is looking to slow Lafayette down with leg kicks.
Minor throws a poor cross that misses
and Lafayette makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Minor.
Lafayette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lafayette scores with the left hand. Minor knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Minor looks to land a combination but Lafayette avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Lafayette there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Minor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
Minor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lafayette. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Lafayette cracks Minor with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lafayette has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Minor to stand back up!#ROC2#
Minor is rocked!
Minor moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
Oh Minor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minor looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lafayette lands a right hand from hell, dropping Minor. Lafayette pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Lafayette!
A very excited looking Vicente Lafayette made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 4
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Minor throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Minor only half commits.
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Minor's leg but Minor calmly moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Harris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minor on the side of the head.
Minor misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Harris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Minor checks it well.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Minor is just out of range.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Harris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Minor on his heels. He'll look to pass Minor's guard now, I'm sure.
Minor pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage.
Minor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Minor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Minor working a defensive guard here.
Harris stands up over Minor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Minor keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Minor keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is really struggling to control Minor but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Minor is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Minor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Harris lands a couple of elbows.
Harris 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 controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Minor is keeping the position.
Harris lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Minor's brow.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Minor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harris postures up in Minor's guard and throws a big left but Minor blocks it.
Minor keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Minor trying to control the position.
Minor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harris haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Minor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harris postures up in Minor's guard and throws a big left but Minor blocks it.
Minor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Minor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Harris lands a couple of elbows.
Harris looking to sit in guard and control but Minor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minor is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris trying to control the position.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anselmo Harris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Harris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harris is looking to stall here but Minor recovers full guard.
Minor keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harris is in close to Minor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Minor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Harris throws a strike but Minor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Harris isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Minor stacks Harris on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Minor!
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Harris sneaks back into half guard.
Harris taking some punishment here, with Minor in his half guard.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Minor.
Harris wants to control but Minor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Minor drops an elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Harris is trying to maintain the position but Minor is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Minor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Minor sits in half guard. #SUB#
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minor pulls his head out easily.
Minor working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Harris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harris trying to control but Minor postures up.
Minor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Harris trying to control but Minor postures up.
Harris is staying active underneath Minor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minor can do to turn this around?
Minor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris wants to control the action here but instead Minor manages to pass to full mount!
Minor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Minor lands a couple of good shots and Harris has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Harris can't escape the position. #T4#
Harris just trying to survive but Minor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Minor lands shots from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Minor. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Minor lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Minor scores with punches to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris is taking damage to the body and head.
Harris is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Minor has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Harris has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Harris can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Minor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Minor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Minor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Minor slips the punch.
Minor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Minor throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Minor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Minor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is trying to control but Minor passes into side control! #T1#
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Minor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Harris can't do much from the bottom here.
Minor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harris is working to avoid the ground and pound but Minor connects with a decent elbow.
Harris is trying to escape the position but Minor is controlling the position.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minor remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Harris is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harris can't do much from the bottom here.
Harris tries to buck Minor off but Minor is having none of it.#T3#
Harris is trying to work for a sweep but Minor has mounted him!
Minor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Harris looks a forlorn figure.
Minor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Harris wants to control but Minor is having none of it.
Minor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harris?
Harris tries to lock up and control but Minor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Minor tries to control but Harris wriggling away.
Minor lands a big shot there that rocks Harris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Minor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
Harris is desperately trying to improve his position but Minor has a good base and remains in mount.
Minor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Minor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harris can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Minor content just to control the position here.
Minor landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris wants to hold on but Minor pushes him away.
Harris is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Minor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Minor!
A relieved looking Gerald Minor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 2
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Minor works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Minor keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Minor.#CL#
Todd clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minor.
Todd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Todd lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Todd.
Minor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minor.
Minor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Minor controls the action.
Todd tries a body shot but Minor blocks it.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Minor backwards. #TD2#
Minor pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd stopping the sweep attempt from Minor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Todd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Todd throwing strikes but missing.
Minor controls Todd momentarily but Todd frees himself. #SUB2#
Minor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Minor is looking for a triangle but Todd pushes his legs off easily.
Todd postures up in Minor's guard and throws a big left but Minor blocks it.
Minor is trying to control the position but Todd postures up.
Minor controlling Todd's posture.
Minor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Todd.
Todd is looking to work some ground and pound but Minor has wrist control.
Todd is working Minor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Todd lands a couple of digs.
Todd throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd works over Minor with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Minor is rocked!#T2#
Todd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minor is still in real trouble! Can Todd finish him?
Minor trying to control the position.
Minor seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Minor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Minor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minor has momentary wrist control but Todd slips an elbow through the middle.
Todd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Minor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Todd defends well.
Todd stands up over Minor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Minor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Todd defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Todd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Todd lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Todd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Todd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Todd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Todd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Minor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Todd.
Todd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Todd gets to his feet and stands over Minor, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Minor felt that one! Todd unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Minor from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Comanche Todd!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Comanche Todd made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Death Squad 368:Pablo v Lex
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
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.#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#SUB#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
Minor trying to control here.
Minor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
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!
#R2#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#REVB#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
Minor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nada defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
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. #SUB2#
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.

Event: Death Squad 359:Anton v B'den
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Minor throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marshal misses with a body kick.
Marshal misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Minor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marshal won't be happy with that.
Minor cracks Marshal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Minor works to advance to full mount. Marshal defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Marshal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Minor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marshal is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Minor dominating with strikes here.
Minor throws some wild stikes that Marshal manages to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minor looking to ground and pound but Marshal is blocking nicely.
Minor controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshal is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Minor controlling the position easily from mount.
Minor looking to control but Marshal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minor throws a strike there. Marshal manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Minor is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Marshal wants to stand and escape but Minor is having none of it.
Marshal wants to sweep but no luck.
Minor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Minor throwing strikes from guard but Marshal blocks nicely.
Minor prevents Marshal from getting back to his feet.
Minor trying to control but Marshal is working from the bottom.
Minor throwing strikes from guard but Marshal blocks nicely.
Minor is stalling in the full guard.
Minor throwing strikes but missing.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Marshal cracks Minor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marshal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minor misses with a hook. Marshal ducked under it nicely.
Marshal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minor moves away.
Minor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshal. Minor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Minor counters with a shoot takedown. Marshal fights it but they end up in guard.
Marshal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Minor looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marshal holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Marshal controlling Minor's posture.
Minor trying to control but Marshal is working from the bottom.
Minor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor trying to control the action but Marshal is working from the bottom.
Minor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Marshal misses with a low kick as Minor jumps back.
Marshal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marshal throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Minor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marshal pulls Minor in to control the position.
Minor wants to control from the top but Marshal keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marshal is on top in guard. #REVB#
Minor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal wants to pass the guard but Minor is keeping the position.
Minor is trying to control the position but Marshal postures up. #T1##SUB#
Minor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marshal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marshal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marshal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marshal tries to free his leg and advance position but Minor is retaining full guard.
Marshal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Minor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Minor is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Minor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marshal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marshal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Marshal wants to stand and escape but Minor is having none of it.
Marshal seems keen to control Minor's posture.
Minor wants to control from the top but Marshal keeps moving.
Marshal trying to control the position here.
Marshal wants to stand and escape but Minor is having none of it.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marshal is pulling down on Minor's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marshal stuffs the takedown attempt from Minor. Minor gets slowly back to his feet.
Minor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minor.
Minor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshal.
Marshal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Minor throws a leg kick but Marshal moved away.
Gerald Minor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Minor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marshal.
Minor swinging wildly here.
Marshal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aleksei Marshal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Minor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marshal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Marshal there.
Marshal throws a big shot that misses.
Minor moves away from the strike by Marshal.
Minor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshal.
Minor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshal misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Minor.
Marshal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Minor's best efforts.
Minor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minor stalling away here and it's allowed Marshal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Marshal is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Marshal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minor is controlling him.
Minor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marshal's head.
Marshal looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshal, not yet.
Minor wants to control from the top but Marshal keeps moving.
Minor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marshal looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshal, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Minor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Minor wants to control from the top but Marshal keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Minor swings widly with a right hand
and Marshal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marshal connects with a nice looking jab.
Minor throws a leg kick but Marshal checks it.
Marshal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marshal looks to land a body kick but Minor moved away.
Minor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Minor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aleksei Marshal seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Minor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Minor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marshal tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Minor is rocked!
Marshal swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Minor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Minor. #ES2#
Marshal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshal checks a leg kick nicely.
Minor throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshal counters with a leg kick. #TD#
Marshal tries to sprawl but Minor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshal is looking for a sweep. Minor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marshal is looking to escape.
Gerald Minor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marshal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshal.#T4#
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Marshal is controlling Minor's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshal manages to avoid it.
Marshal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksei Marshal really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Minor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marshal's corner calls for a 1-2. Marshal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Minor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marshal moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshal looks to land a body kick but Minor moved away.
Minor throws a leg kick that misses.
Minor throws a body punch but Marshal moves out of range.
Minor tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Minor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Minor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A clash of legs there as Minor blocks the low kick.
Marshal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Minor connects with a looping right hand.
Marshal misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Minor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Marshal manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Minor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marshal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshal misses with a hook. Minor ducked under it nicely.
Minor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Minor blocks the low kick.
Marshal looks for the body kick but Minor saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Minor as he checks the leg kick.
Marshal throws a shot from downtown. Minor moves away and avoids it.
Minor shoots for a double leg takedown but Marshal sprawls well. He's pushed Minor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marshal on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Marshal.
Minor connects with a leg kick. Marshal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Minor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Minor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshal.
Marshal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Minor misses.
Minor scoring well with a low kick there.
Minor misses with a leg kick
and Marshal counters with a solid body kick.
No joy there for Minor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Minor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marshal throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Marshal.
Marshal lands a front kick.#T3#
Marshal digs a good body shot into Minor's ribs.
Minor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshal manages to avoid it.
Marshal thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Minor if he has to take too many more of those.
Minor seems to have got his legs back now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A combination from Marshal does no damage.
Minor tries to counter by clinching up but Marshal breaks away and moves out of range.
Marshal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Minor misses
and Marshal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minor thinking.
Crunch! Marshal slams his shin into Minor's torso.
Minor misses with a lunging right hand
and Marshal counters with a solid body kick.
Marshal lands a brutal head kick. Minor looks out on his feet and Marshal throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Aleksei Marshal!
Aleksei Marshal is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Death Squad 351:Sionis v Pablo
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Minor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duffy! But no joy.
Duffy scores with a jab.
Duffy throws a front kick that sends Minor stumbling back into the cage.
Minor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duffy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duffy scores with a leg kick.
Duffy lands a head kick. Minor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Duffy looks to land a left hand but Minor moved out of range nicely.
Duffy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Minor.#CL#
Duffy gets tackled into the cage by Minor. Minor maintains the clinch.
Duffy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minor tries a body shot but Duffy blocks it.
Minor wants to take the fight to the mat but Duffy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duffy lands a nice uppercut.
Minor throws a punch but it's blocked by Duffy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy tries a body shot but Minor blocks it.
Duffy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duffy as Minor tries to tie him up.
Minor wants to take the fight to the mat but Duffy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Minor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minor is trying to stall. #T1#
Minor wants to stall.
Minor can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A nice left hand lands by Duffy. #BC2#
Duffy breaks from the clinch.
Carney Duffy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duffy at a distance.
Minor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duffy. Duffy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duffy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Minor at a distance.
Duffy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Minor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duffy checks it well.
Duffy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
Duffy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duffy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Minor's calf.#TD#
Minor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minor is looking to work some ground and pound but Duffy has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Minor avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Duffy has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Duffy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Minor passes into half guard.
Minor wants to take a breather but Duffy is having none of it.
Minor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Minor tries to pass to full mount but Duffy defends it.
Duffy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Minor wants to pass the guard but Duffy is keeping the position.#T3#
Duffy keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Duffy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minor is working Duffy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Duffy controls Minor momentarily but Minor frees himself.
Duffy keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Minor looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Duffy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Minor is working Duffy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Duffy looking for a guillotine here but Minor defends easily.
Minor slips nicely into half guard.
Duffy wants to improve his position but Minor is controlling well.
Minor trying to pass the guard but Duffy defending well. #SUB#
Minor seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carney Duffy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Minor checks the leg kick.
Minor tries to clinch but Duffy is having none of it.
Duffy tests Minor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duffy throws a right and a left that Minor avoids nicely.
Minor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Minor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Minor misses with a hook. Duffy ducked under it nicely.
Minor misses with a body kick.
Duffy feints a counter leg kick.
Duffy avoids the body shot from Minor.
Duffy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Minor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minor connects with a solid leg kick.
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duffy stuffs the takedown attempt from Minor. Minor gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duffy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minor wants to clinch but Duffy slips to the side
enabling Duffy to counter with a crisp jab.
Carney Duffy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minor tries a low kick but Duffy avoids it.
Minor wants to slow Duffy down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Minor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Duffy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Duffy tries to buck Minor off but Minor is having none of it.
Duffy keeps trying to improve his position.
Minor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Duffy to see if he's OK.
Duffy manages to get back to half guard.
Duffy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Minor 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.
Duffy is not content to let Minor control the position.
Minor is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Duffy reverses the position - he's now on top in Minor's guard.
Duffy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Duffy wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving.
Duffy looking to pass the guard.
Minor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duffy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Duffy lying in Minor's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Minor decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Duffy taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerald Minor!
Gerald Minor is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Gerald Minor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Death Squad 345:Quaid v Snape
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Minor moves out of range of the body kick.
Minor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Minor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Minor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Chillum steps into range and cracks Minor with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Minor flops backwards and Chillum dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Minor is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Chillum stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Minor throws up his legs and catches Chillum in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Chillum tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Minor! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gerald Minor!
Gerald Minor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Death Squad 338:Heart v Pablo
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khabilov, as that shot connected.
Minor misses with a looping right.
Minor misses with a wild body shot.
Khabilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Minor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khabilov pinned against the cage. Khabilov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been hearing reports that Minor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Khabilov shoots in but no luck this time.
Minor misses the shot to the body.
Khabilov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Minor defends it well.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Minor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khabilov lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Khabilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minor is fending him off so far but Khabilov persists. Nope, Minor circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerald Minor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Khabilov.
Minor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khabilov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khabilov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Minor darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Minor scores with a body shot.
Khabilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minor throws out the jab.
Minor closes the distance but Khabilov moves to the side #TD2#
and Khabilov counters with a shoot takedown. Minor fights it but they end up in guard.
Minor controlling the position.
Minor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Minor has momentary wrist control but Khabilov slips an elbow through the middle.
Khabilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khabilov postures up in Minor's guard and throws a big left but Minor blocks it.
Khabilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Minor's head.
Minor keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Minor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minor has his hands on Khabilov's head, controlling the position.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving. #SUB#
Minor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khabilov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Minor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khabilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minor is keeping the position for now.
Khabilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Minor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Minor with a jab.
Khabilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Minor.
Minor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Khabilov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Minor wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Khabilov looks to land a strike but Minor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Khabilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khabilov 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.#SUB#
Minor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khabilov is working Minor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khabilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov looking to sit in guard and control but Minor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Minor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khabilov is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rustam Khabilov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Minor.
And Khabilov tries to counter it with a takedown but Minor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Khabilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khabilov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minor circles away.
Khabilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khabilov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Minor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khabilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Minor tried to counter with a leg kick but Khabilov avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khabilov manages to avoid it.
Minor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Khabilov.
Minor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khabilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khabilov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Minor slaps away a takedown attempt from Khabilov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Minor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerald Minor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Khabilov.
Minor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khabilov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Minor to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Minor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khabilov to the mat! Khabilov manages to get full guard.
Minor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Minor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Khabilov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Minor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Minor passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Minor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Minor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Khabilov to see if he's OK.
Minor lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Minor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Minor throws a strike aimed at the side of Khabilov's head but Khabilov avoids it well.
Gerald Minor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khabilov tries to buck Minor off but Minor is having none of it.
Minor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Khabilov to see if he's OK.
Minor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Khabilov!
Khabilov is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Minor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Khabilov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Minor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Khabilov working to try and regain half guard.
Khabilov is in a horrible position here. Minor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Minor with good strikes from the mount here!
Khabilov wants to hold on but Minor pushes him away.
Minor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Minor trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Minor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Minor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Khabilov is rocked!
Minor working the ground and pound effectively.
Khabilov is still in real trouble! Can Minor finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khabilov is trying to escape the mount.
Minor lands a heavy elbow.
Minor postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Khabilov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Khabilov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Minor!
Gerald Minor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Death Squad 333:Pablo v Chris
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Minor moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Minor fails to land.
Singh Negi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD2#
Minor pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Minor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Minor looking for a guillotine here but Singh Negi defends easily. #SUB2#
Minor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Singh Negi defends well.
Singh Negi wanted to stand there but Minor had control of the position.
Singh Negi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Minor pulls Singh Negi in to control the position.
Minor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Minor is pulling down on Singh Negi's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Minor is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Minor is looking to cinch up a triangle. Singh Negi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Minor's body to avoid the submission. Minor has instead reached around Singh Negi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Minor arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gerald Minor!
Gerald Minor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Death Squad 329:Luca v Karol
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Minor keeps the fight on the outside.
Babajide is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Minor, as that shot connected.
Babajide takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Babajide is looking to clinch but Minor is avoiding it.
Minor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Babajide moves in looking to clinch but Minor pushes him off.#CL#
Minor tries to keep at a distance but Babajide has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babajide lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Minor backwards.
Minor is struggling to control the position.
Minor controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Minor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Minor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Babajide's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
Minor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Babajide just stands there and leans against the cage.
Babajide prevents a takedown attempt there.
Minor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kingsley Babajide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Minor.
Babajide is trying to force a seperation but Minor has the dominant position.#TD2#
Minor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Babajide uses from the top position.
Minor wants to sweep here but Babajide controlling him for the moment.
Minor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Minor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Minor drops an elbow to the side of Babajide's head. #T2##SUB#
Babajide is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minor pulls his head out easily.
Minor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Minor prevents Babajide from standing back up.
Babajide missing with punches from the bottom.
Babajide wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Babajide actively working from the bottom here.
Babajide has hold of Minor's hands but Minor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Minor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babajide with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Minor works his way into full mount!
Minor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Minor landing shots from mount.
Babajide tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minor landing punches.
Babajide swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Minor landing punches.
Minor landing shots from mount.
Babajide is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Babajide throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Babajide is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minor is trying to control here but Babajide has managed to regain half guard.
Minor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babajide keeps working.
Babajide punching from the bottom.
Minor trying to mount his opponent but Babajide defends it.
Minor working over Babajide with some ground and pound. Babajide looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Minor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Babajide tries to clinch up but Minor circles away and keeps his distance.
Babajide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Minor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Babajide moves into the clinch.#BC#
Babajide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babajide fails in his attempt to clinch.
Babajide moves in looking to clinch but Minor pushes him off.
Kingsley Babajide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babajide wants to clinch but Minor slips to the side#TD2#
and Minor counters with a takedown into side control.
Babajide tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minor with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Minor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Minor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Babajide bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Minor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Babajide trying to control but Minor is working from the bottom.
Minor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babajide is one step ahead there.
Minor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babajide.
Gerald Minor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minor is pulling down on Babajide's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Minor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babajide has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Babajide loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minor is pulling down on Babajide's head. It's preventing any offense from Babajide, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Babajide is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Minor has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Babajide is looking to defend but Minor has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Babajide! Minor pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Babajide taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gerald Minor!
Gerald Minor managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.

Event: Death Squad 324:Karol v Vitali
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Jab by Templar.
Minor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Minor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Templar is out of range.
Phoenix Templar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Minor tries to clinch but Templar is having none of it.
Templar misses with a looping left.
Templar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Templar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Templar misses with a wild combination.
Templar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minor throws out the jab.
Minor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Minor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Templar doesn't seem phased though.
Templar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minor doesn't seem bothered though.
Minor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Templar misses with a hook. Minor ducked under it nicely.
Templar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Templar misses.
Templar misses with a double jab.
Templar avoids the body shot from Minor.
Minor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Minor misses with a wild body shot.
Templar loads up on a big right hand but Minor slips the punch.
Minor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Templar connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minor. Templar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templar was well out of range. Poor timing from Minor.
Templar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Templar throws a head kick that Minor semi-blocks. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Templar enables Minor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Templar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Minor throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Templar keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Templar trying to control the position here.
Minor wants to control from the top but Templar keeps moving. #T2#
Minor is really struggling to control Templar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Templar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minor wants to get back to full guard.
Templar throwing shots but Minor is blocking nicely.
Minor trying to control but Templar postures up.
Templar wants to control but Minor is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Minor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Templar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minor is looking to control Templar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Minor avoid being mounted?
Templar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Templar is thwarting Minor's attempts to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Templar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minor wants to control but Templar is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Templar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Templar misses the target.
Templar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Templar.
Minor looks to score with a jab to the body but Templar is just out of range.
Minor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Minor.
Minor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Templar.#CL#
Minor rushes Templar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minor is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phoenix Templar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice cross by Templar.
Templar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minor with a jab.
Templar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Templar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templar misses with a straight right.
Templar misses with a hook.
Minor is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Minor clinches.
Minor wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor tries to pull guard but Templar won't allow it.
Minor stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Minor to work.
Minor is trying to maintain a safe position but Templar gets an underhook and turns Minor into the cage.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gerald Minor.
Templar throws a leg kick which misses Minor's front leg but catches the back leg as Minor tries to avoid it.
Minor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Templar checks a leg kick.
Templar throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Minor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Templar misses the jab.
A slow jab from Templar misses its intended target.
Minor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Templar misses.
It looked like Minor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Templar.
No luck for Minor with that takedown attempt.
Minor throws a hook to the side of Templar's head but Templar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minor misses with a looping right.
Minor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Minor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minor misses with a looping left.
Minor misses with a hook.
Templar lands with a hook. Minor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Templar scores with a leg kick.
Templar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix Templar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar.
Minor throws a lazy right hand but Templar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minor throws a solid leg kick but Templar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Minor.
Templar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Templar clobbers Minor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Templar looks to score with a jab to the body but Minor is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Minor.
Minor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Templar but Templar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Minor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Templar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minor.
Minor attempts a counter takedown but Templar avoids it well and moves away.
Templar throws a body shot but no joy.
Minor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Templar throws the left hand but Minor avoids the punch easily.
Templar swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Minor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Templar coming out on top.
Minor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templar.
Templar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Templar ducks right into an uppercut from Minor.
Templar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Minor.
Minor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Minor misses with a series of wild punches.
Minor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Templar to score with a decent uppercut.
Templar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Templar misses the shot to the body.
Templar throws a push kick but Minor slaps the foot to one side.
Minor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Minor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Minor throws out a leg kick but Templar moves out of range and Minor only half commits.
Templar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Templar misses the target.
Minor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templar manages to avoid it.
Templar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minor circles away quickly and effectively.
Templar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minor feinted with a counter takedown.
Templar throws a looping overhand right but Minor ducks down to avoid it.
As Templar backs away, Minor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Minor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Templar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Templar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Templar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minor avoids the body shot from Templar.
Templar misses with a wild body shot.
Templar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Minor slips under a jab from Templar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Templar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Templar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Minor slips a jab from Templar.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Minor!
Templar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minor was well out of range. Poor timing from Templar.
Templar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Minor can pounce on him.
Minor connects with a solid leg kick.
Templar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minor jabs at Templar's body.
Templar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minor was well out of range. Poor timing from Templar.
Templar with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Minor.
Minor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Templar.
Templar blocks a leg kick.
Minor moves in looking to clinch but Templar pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minor looks to score with a jab to the body but Templar is just out of range.#T1#
Minor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Templar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Templar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minor moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Templar.#TD#
Minor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Templar can't do much from the bottom here.
Minor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Templar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Templar is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Minor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Templar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Minor trying to control the action but Templar is working from the bottom.
Minor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Templar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Minor advances to mount.
Minor looking to finish Templar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Templar!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minor with a couple of short strikes.
Minor wants to control the pace but Templar is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Templar just holding on.
Minor scoring with strikes but Templar is staying in there.
Minor with the ground and pound from mount.
Minor lands a big shot there that rocks Templar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Minor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Minor looking to control but Templar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Templar looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Minor wants to control the pace but Templar is squirming around nicely.
Minor cracks Templar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Templar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Minor.
Minor lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Templar is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gerald Minor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Templar is still in real trouble! Can Minor finish him?
Minor looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Templar covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Minor!
Gerald Minor very nearly forgot to thank KAISER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Death Squad 321:F'gus v Rutten
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1#
Minor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Minor moves out of range as Nucleus throws a body kick.
Minor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Minor misses with a hook. Nucleus ducked under it nicely.
Minor lands a leg kick that knocks Nucleus off balance momentarily.
Minor avoids the head kick by Nucleus.
Minor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nucleus throws a body kick that misses.
Minor fails with the takedown.
Nucleus wants to clinch up but Minor keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nucleus clinches.
Nucleus leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nucleus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nucleus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Nucleus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nucleus.
Nucleus pushes Minor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minor working hard to break the clinch.
Minor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Minor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nucleus to keep the fight standing.
Superior Nucleus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Minor.
Nucleus is working Minor over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Nucleus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucleus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Minor can't get the takedown.
Nucleus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
I was talking to Nucleus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nucleus missing with knees to the body.
Nucleus trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Minor tries to land a knee to the head but Nucleus blocks with his arms.
Minor misses with a body punch.
Nucleus stops a takedown attempt from Minor.
Nucleus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Minor jumps guard but Nucleus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nucleus dodges an elbow strike from Minor.
Minor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nucleus is keeping busy.
Nucleus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minor is defending well for now.
Nucleus tries a knee to the head but Minor blocks it.
Nucleus misses with a punch to the body.
Minor stalling the fight.
Nucleus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nucleus managing to block the knees to the body from Minor.
Nucleus lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Minor misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucleus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nucleus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minor prevents a body shot from Nucleus.
Nucleus is pushing Minor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nucleus misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Minor has Nucleus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nucleus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Minor has Nucleus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nucleus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Minor letting Nucleus take a breather here.
Nucleus tries to land knees in the clinch but Minor avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucleus. #T4#
Nucleus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nucleus unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Minor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nucleus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minor.
Minor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Minor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nucleus checks it well.
Minor throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Nucleus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucleus slips under a jab from Minor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Minor.
Minor ducks right into an uppercut from Nucleus.
Nucleus misses the shot to the body.
Nucleus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Superior Nucleus dominated that round.
That's time! Nucleus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Minor slips a jab and a cross from Nucleus.
Nucleus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Minor. That did some damage!
Nucleus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minor can do to turn this around?
Nucleus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minor.
Nucleus half committed to a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minor.
Minor lands a leg kick that knocks Nucleus off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Minor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nucleus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucleus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Minor looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Minor throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucleus has control of Minor's left arm, preventing Minor from doing any damage.
Nucleus is trying to control the position but Minor postures up.
Minor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Minor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nucleus trying to keep a closed guard but Minor is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nucleus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Minor. Minor obviously looking to wear him down.
Nucleus moves out of range as Minor throws a body kick. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A low kick from Nucleus misses #CL2#
and Minor counters by clinching up.
Nucleus missing with knees to the body.
Nucleus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nucleus lands a nice knee to the body.
Minor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Nucleus.
Minor tries to pull guard but Nucleus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Superior Nucleus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Minor.
Nucleus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nucleus prevents a body shot from Minor.
Minor tries a body shot but Nucleus blocks it.
Nucleus has Minor pushed against the cage.
Nucleus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Minor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nucleus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nucleus is working Minor over against the cage.
Minor blocks a body shot from Nucleus.
Nucleus lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nucleus.
Minor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Minor can't get the takedown.
Nucleus tries a knee to the head but Minor blocks it.
The referee calls for Nucleus to work.
Superior Nucleus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nucleus pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Minor has closed the distance and engaged Nucleus in a clinch.
Nucleus goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Nucleus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Minor lands a shot to the body.
Nucleus blocks an elbow strike from Minor.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Minor.
Minor misses with the head strike.
Minor is pushing Nucleus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nucleus missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nucleus smiles and moves away.
Minor misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nucleus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucleus lands an overhand right.
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 Superior Nucleus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Minor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nucleus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Minor fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Nucleus moves into the clinch successfully.
Minor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Minor tries to score a body lock takedown but Nucleus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Superior Nucleus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Minor.#BC2#
Minor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nucleus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nucleus lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucleus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Minor tries to counter it with a takedown but Nucleus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nucleus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minor's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Minor gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minor working away.#T1#
Nucleus is looking to regain half guard here but Minor keeps moving and retains side control.
Minor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nucleus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Minor tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nucleus's legs.
The ground and pound from Minor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nucleus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nucleus is trying to control Minor's posture but Minor avoids it.
Nucleus keeping his opponent close.#T2#
Nucleus wants to control but Minor postures up.
Minor is looking to take a break and control but Nucleus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minor tries to advance position but instead Nucleus slips a leg back in to half guard.
Nucleus is looking to control Minor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nucleus avoid being mounted?
Minor wants to free his trapped foot but Nucleus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nucleus is trying to maintain the position but Minor is very close to passing his half guard.
Nucleus is looking to improve his position.
Minor is keen to just control but Nucleus is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nucleus loads up on a big right hand but Minor slips the punch.
Minor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Nucleus counters by clinching up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nucleus obliges.
Nucleus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minor blocks it with crossed arms.
Nucleus scores a nice knee to the body. #T4##TD2#
Minor has hold of one of Nucleus's legs. Nucleus is fighting the takedown attempt but Minor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Minor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minor looking to pass the guard.
Nucleus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nucleus is trying to control the position but Minor postures up.
Minor tries to free his leg and advance position but Nucleus is retaining full guard.
Nucleus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gerald Minor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minor is looking to pass into half guard but Nucleus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nucleus is in guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nucleus controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Superior Nucleus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nucleus, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Superior Nucleus!
A very excited looking Superior Nucleus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Death Squad 317:Brian v Zlatan
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Minor wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Minor misses with a wild body shot.
Gerald Minor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Minor.
Singh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minor.
Minor throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Minor throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Minor on that attempt.
Minor lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor wants to clinch.
Singh throws the left hand but Minor avoids the punch easily.
Minor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minor's sensitive parts. #T1#
Minor throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Minor as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Minor.
Minor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Singh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Minor misses with a straight right.
Minor throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily.
Minor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Minor walks into a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Minor blocks the leg kick.
As Singh backs away, Minor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Singh scores with a jab to the head.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Minor misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.#T2#
Singh lands a glancing blow to the side of Minor's head.
Minor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Singh defends well and Minor ends up having to push Singh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Minor moves out of range of the body kick from Singh.
Minor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minor lands a lovely overhand right.
Singh throws a body kick that misses.
Minor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh sprawls and moves away.
Singh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Minor.
Good work by Singh as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Singh misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singh checks a leg kick.
Minor throws a low kick, looking for Singh's leg but Singh calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Minor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Singh.
Singh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Minor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Minor throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Singh to regain full guard.
Singh being controlled here, momentarily.
Singh is controlling Minor's posture.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully. #T4#
Singh managing to control the position.
Minor is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Minor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Minor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minor closes the distance and clinches up with Singh, looking for a takedown. Minor pushes Singh against the cage but Singh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Minor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singh checks a leg kick.
Minor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Singh on the side of the head.
Minor throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Minor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Minor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Minor on that attempt.
Singh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minor checks a leg kick nicely.
Minor shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Minor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Singh scores with a body shot. #T1#
Minor thuds a left hand into Singh's body.
A solid body kick from Singh.
Minor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Singh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Minor.
Minor misses with a straight right.
Singh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Minor thuds a left hand into Singh's body.
Minor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Singh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Minor counters with a single leg into guard. Singh didn't expect that.
Minor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minor throws a big elbow that misses.
Minor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Minor wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh wants to sweep here but Minor controlling him for the moment. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh is looking to stand up but Minor isn't so interested in that idea.
Minor chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Singh is on top in guard. #REVB#
Minor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Singh controlling from the top position. #T3#
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Minor's guard.
Minor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Minor working a defensive guard here.
Minor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Singh showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minor misses with a body shot.
Minor throws out a leg kick but Singh moves out of range and Minor only half commits.
Singh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Singh lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor thows a leg kick but Singh checks it
and Singh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minor thinking.
Singh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singh! But no joy.
Singh wants to land a leg kick but Minor is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arshnoor Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Minor throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Singh. #TD#
Minor feints and as Singh raises his hands in defense, Minor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Minor trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Gerald Minor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singh wants to stand up but Minor is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minor postures up in Singh's guard and throws a big left but Singh blocks it. #T1#
Singh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singh keeping full guard, as Minor tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Minor throws an elbow that misses. Singh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Minor's guard. Nice move by Singh!#REVB#
Singh content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Singh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Singh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arshnoor Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Singh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Minor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Singh. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
A lull in the action here as Singh stalls from top position.
Singh tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Singh under the eye.
We've been informed that Singh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Singh misses with a leg kick.
Minor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Minor throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Minor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Singh, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Singh.
Singh can't find room to land a body shot as Minor controls the action.
Minor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singh is defending well for now.
Minor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gerald Minor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minor struggles to land a body shot inside as Singh controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh avoids it.
Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Minor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Minor fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gerald Minor.
I think Singh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Death Squad 313:F'gus v Karol
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Minor shoots in and drives through. Frazier sprawls well.
Frazier scores with the left hand. Minor knows he should have avoided that one.
Frazier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Minor pinned against the cage. Minor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Minor is looking to counter the offense by Frazier and move into the clinch.
Minor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minor motions for Frazier to come forward. Minor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frazier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frazier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minor looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor throws a jab but it's blocked by Frazier.
Frazier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Minor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Minor throws a big shot that misses.
Minor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Minor takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Frazier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Frazier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frazier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frazier avoids the head kick by Minor.
Minor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Minor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frazier checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Frazier misses.
Minor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minor misses the shot to the body.
Frazier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gerald Minor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frazier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Minor darts in looking for a takedown but Frazier gets double underhooks and turns Minor into the cage.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses
and Minor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Minor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Minor. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Minor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minor looks to throw the jab but Frazier is out of range.
Minor misses with a combination
and Frazier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frazier throws a jab when Minor was well out of range.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Minor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minor takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Frazier tenderised Minor's leg. Minor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minor misses the shot to the body.
Minor throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Frazier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Minor!
Frazier working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Minor is looking for a sweep.
Frazier cracks Minor with a big elbow.
Minor is looking to regain half guard here but Frazier keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Frazier stands up and beckons Minor to his feet.
Minor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minor just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Frazier takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Frazier turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Frazier working the head and body with strikes.
Frazier laying and praying for a moment but Minor takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
Minor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Minor is trying to control the position but Frazier postures up. #SUB#
Frazier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Minor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frazier has managed to get both his arms back between Minor's legs - danger averted.
Frazier throws a big right hand that misses.
Frazier trying to control but Minor is working from the bottom.
Frazier looking to sit in guard and control but Minor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Minor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mo Frazier will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Minor, right into the meat.
Minor throws a front kick aimed at Frazier's knee but Frazier avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frazier! But no joy.
Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Frazier does no damage.
Minor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frazier sprawls and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Frazier scores with a four punch combination!
Gerald Minor is winning the standup battle so far.
Minor throws a hook but Frazier blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Frazier tenderised Minor's leg. Minor is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Minor.
Minor cracks Frazier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Minor.
Frazier steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Minor scores with a decent looking hook.
Frazier tries to bum rush Minor with a series of wild strikes but Minor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Minor wants to clinch up but Frazier keeps it at a distance.
Frazier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Minor misses the shot to the body.
Frazier looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Minor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minor lands a glancing blow to the side of Frazier's head.
Minor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
Frazier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Minor checks it well.
A right-left combo lands from Frazier.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frazier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Frazier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minor throws an elbow that misses. Frazier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Minor's guard. Nice move by Frazier!#REVB#
Frazier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Minor keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Minor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frazier.
Frazier trying to control but Minor is working from the bottom.
Minor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Minor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frazier passes into side control. #SUB2#
Frazier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frazier is putting a hurting on Minor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Frazier wants to control but Minor is keeping him busy.
Minor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Minor taking some punishment here, with Frazier in his half guard.
Frazier wants to pass to mount but Minor is defending the position. #SUB#
Minor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Frazier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frazier controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Minor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frazier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frazier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frazier tries to avoid it but Minor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frazier to the ground. Frazier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frazier shoots in but Minor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Minor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Minor throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Minor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frazier slips under a jab from Minor.
Minor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frazier. Frazier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Frazier takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big right from Minor misses.
Minor blocks a head kick by Frazier.
As Frazier backs away, Minor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Frazier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minor walks into a left hand.
Minor misses with a low kick.
Frazier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minor.
Minor attempts a counter takedown but Frazier avoids it well and moves away.
Jab by Minor.
Minor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frazier.
Minor lands a high kick!
Frazier misses with the combination. #T2#
Minor throws a looping overhand right but Frazier ducks down to avoid it.
Frazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Minor throws a lazy right hand but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minor misses the jab.#TD#
Minor drives through with a takedown into Frazier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Frazier has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Minor has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minor misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Frazier has clasped his hands together around Minor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Frazier is trying to get an arm triangle but Minor is defending well.
Frazier lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Minor regains half guard.
Minor wants to control but Frazier is keeping busy.
Frazier prevents Minor from improving his position.
Frazier is looking to advance position but Minor won't allow it.
Frazier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minor's head.
Frazier wants to control but Minor is keeping him busy.
Mo Frazier has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Minor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frazier working over Minor with some ground and pound. Minor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Frazier looks to land a strike but Minor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Minor can't keep his opponent in guard - Frazier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frazier working the head and body with strikes.
Frazier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Minor!
Gerald Minor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frazier controlling the pace for now.
Frazier looking to control but Minor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Frazier!
Mo Frazier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Death Squad 308:Fahad v Harald
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Dzczaskz throws a leg kick but Minor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Minor throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Minor tenderised Dzczaskz's leg. Dzczaskz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minor throws a solid leg kick but Dzczaskz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Minor.
Dzczaskz misses with a low kick.
Dzczaskz misses with a body shot.
Minor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dzczaskz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dzczaskz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dzczaskz tries a head kick but it misses.
Minor feints the counter takedown.
Minor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Minor lands with a shot to the body.
Dzczaskz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Minor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor connects with a body shot that sends Dzczaskz's belly button to the back.
Minor misses with a low kick as Dzczaskz jumps back.
Dzczaskz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dzczaskz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Minor.#T1#
Minor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Dzczaskz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minor misses with a leg kick.
Dzczaskz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dzczaskz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Minor is looking to land body kicks.
Minor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Dzczaskz.
Minor darts in looking for a takedown but Dzczaskz gets double underhooks and turns Minor into the cage.
Omar Dzczaskz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minor throws a sloppy head kick and Dzczaskz moves out of range easily.
Minor ducks under a wild hook from Dzczaskz.
Minor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Minor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Dzczaskz tenderised Minor's leg. Minor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minor misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dzczaskz.
Minor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dzczaskz rather than just go for the knockout.
Dzczaskz blocks a jab.
Dzczaskz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzczaskz throws a low kick, looking for Minor's leg but Minor calmly moves out of range.
Minor throws a chopping leg kick but Dzczaskz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dzczaskz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dzczaskz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dzczaskz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Minor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dzczaskz.
A clash of legs there as Dzczaskz blocks the low kick.
Dzczaskz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Minor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dzczaskz wants to land a leg kick but Minor is out of range.
Minor throws a body shot but no joy.
Minor motions for Dzczaskz to come forward. Minor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dzczaskz throws a solid leg kick but Minor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dzczaskz.
Minor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Minor throws a sloppy head kick
and Dzczaskz counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Dzczaskz loads up on a big right hand but Minor slips the punch.#TD2#
Minor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minor passes to full mount!
Dzczaskz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Minor misses with a head shot.
Minor lands a big elbow.
Dzczaskz tries to buck Minor off but he can't manage it.
Minor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Minor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzczaskz blocking the ground and pound.
The referee warns Dzczaskz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Minor punching from mount but Dzczaskz doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4##SUB2#
Minor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Minor trying to control but Dzczaskz is having none of it.
Dzczaskz working to try and regain half guard.
Minor throwing strikes here but Dzczaskz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dzczaskz suckers Minor into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Dzczaskz is now in Minor's guard! #SUB2#
Minor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dzczaskz is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dzczaskz loads up on a big right hand but Minor slips the punch.
Minor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dzczaskz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minor. #CL2#
Minor moves into the clinch successfully.
Minor blocks a body shot from Dzczaskz. #BC#
Dzczaskz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dzczaskz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Dzczaskz blocks the low kick.
Minor blocks a head kick by Dzczaskz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Minor.
Minor cracks a nice hook into Dzczaskz's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzczaskz motions for Minor to come forward. Dzczaskz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Dzczaskz is predictable there #TD2#
and Minor counters with a single leg into guard. Dzczaskz didn't expect that. #ES#
Dzczaskz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Minor has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Dzczaskz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Minor thumps Dzczaskz with a low kick.
Dzczaskz throws a leg kick which misses Minor's front leg but catches the back leg as Minor tries to avoid it.
Dzczaskz throws a sloppy head kick and Minor moves out of range easily.
Dzczaskz tries to score with a low kick but Minor moves his leg out of the way.
Gerald Minor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dzczaskz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minor.
Minor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Minor throws a poor cross that misses
and Dzczaskz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dzczaskz lands a body shot.
Dzczaskz misses the shot to the body.
Dzczaskz scores with a jab to the head.
Minor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dzczaskz throws a body punch but Minor moves out of range.
Dzczaskz throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Minor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dzczaskz's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minor lands a couple of digs.
Minor landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dzczaskz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minor looking to sit in guard and control but Dzczaskz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Minor is looking to sweep but instead, Dzczaskz has passed into half guard.
Minor regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB2#
Minor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dzczaskz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minor being controlled here, momentarily.
Gerald Minor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Minor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dzczaskz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Minor working for submissions but it's allowed Dzczaskz to get to half guard.
Minor trying to control from the bottom.
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 Omar Dzczaskz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Dzczaskz as he connects with a hook.
Minor shoots in and drives through. Dzczaskz sprawls well.
Minor lands a head kick!
Minor tries a head kick but it misses.
Dzczaskz misses with a hook. Minor ducked under it nicely.
Minor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dzczaskz moves away.
Dzczaskz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dzczaskz ducks under a wild hook from Minor.
Minor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dzczaskz.
Dzczaskz looks to score with a jab to the body but Minor is just out of range.
Minor tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzczaskz throws a chopping leg kick but Minor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dzczaskz throws an overhand right that lands on Minor's shoulder, as Minor tries to avoid the shot.
Minor works the jab nicely.
Dzczaskz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Minor blocks a jab.#T1#
Minor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Minor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dzczaskz.
Minor moves out of range of the leg kick from Dzczaskz.
Donk. Dzczaskz catches Minor right on the button with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Minor checks a leg kick.
Minor wants to counter the offense by Dzczaskz and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Minor.
Minor looks to land a combination but Dzczaskz avoids it well.
Dzczaskz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dzczaskz thows a leg kick but Minor checks it #TD2#
so Minor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dzczaskz controls Minor momentarily but Minor frees himself.
Dzczaskz is really struggling to control Minor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Minor passes Dzczaskz's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Minor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dzczaskz pushes Minor off looking to stand but Minor dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Minor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Minor is trying to control the action in half guard but Dzczaskz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minor is just content to waste time from the top position. Dzczaskz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Minor scoring with some ground and pound.
Minor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Minor cracks Dzczaskz with a big elbow.
Minor throws a strike aimed at the side of Dzczaskz's head but Dzczaskz avoids it well.#T3#
Minor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dzczaskz defending against the ground and pound.
Minor is putting a hurting on Dzczaskz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Minor is staying tight to Dzczaskz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Minor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Minor is looking to take a break and control but Dzczaskz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Minor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dzczaskz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dzczaskz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Minor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Minor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Minor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Minor stalling away here and it's allowed Dzczaskz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Minor is looking to pass into half guard but Dzczaskz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dzczaskz is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Minor working for a triangle but Dzczaskz defends it easily. #SUB2#
Minor is looking for a triangle but Dzczaskz pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Minor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Minor!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gerald Minor waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Death Squad 302:Paul v Page
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Strummer tries to clinch but Minor moves out of range.
Minor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Minor. No joy for Strummer on that attempt.
Strummer swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Minor counters with a single leg into guard. Strummer didn't expect that.
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.
Strummer controls Minor momentarily but Minor frees himself.
Minor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strummer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Minor tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strummer trying to remain calm as Minor controls from the top position.#SUB#
Minor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strummer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Minor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Strummer is trying to get back to half guard.
Strummer regains half guard.
Minor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strummer is trying to get back to full guard.
Minor is looking to take a break and control but Strummer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strummer is holding on to half guard well.
Minor is stalling here. Strummer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Minor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Strummer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Minor is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Strummer controlling the position. #SUB2#
Strummer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strummer trying to control the position but Minor is working away. #SUB2#
Strummer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Strummer is working to tighten his grip on Minor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Minor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Strummer is really squeezing tight and eventually Minor passes out! Strummer breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Strummer!
Joe Strummer made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.

Event: Death Squad 296:Danny v Dennis
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Minor blocks a jab.
Minor tries to clinch up but Flores circles away and keeps his distance.
Flores lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Flores swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
so Minor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Minor sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Flores has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flores's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Minor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flores has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minor has managed to get both his arms back between Flores's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Flores escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Minor wants to control from the top but Flores keeps moving.
Minor passes into half guard.
Flores regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flores seems keen to control Minor's posture.
Flores lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Flores slips nicely into half guard.
Minor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flores trying to advance position but Minor counters by regaining guard.
Minor seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Minor keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
Flores slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flores perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minor trying to control but Flores postures up.
Minor is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Minor won't allow Flores to pass to mount.
Minor wants to improve his position but Flores is controlling well.
Minor wants to control but Flores is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Minor looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Flores in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Minor tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Flores!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ric Flores!
Ric Flores very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Death Squad 293:Fahad v Baba
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Uk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uk misses with a combination #CL#
and Minor counters by clinching up. #BC#
Minor manages to break the clinch.
Minor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uk.
Uk throws a series of punches but Minor avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Minor. Beautiful body shot.
Dong Uk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uk misses with a left hand #TD#
and Minor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Minor.
Minor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Minor wants to pass the guard but Uk is keeping the position.
Uk trying to control the position.
Minor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uk wants to sweep but no luck.
Minor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Minor with a nice head shot there.
Minor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uk is keeping the position for now.
Uk pulls Minor in close to prevent any damage.
Minor working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor landing some decent shots from guard.
Minor wants to pass the guard but Uk is keeping the position.
Minor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Uk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Minor's guard. #REVB##T2#
Minor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uk slips nicely into half guard.
Uk passes the guard and advances to mount!
Uk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Uk looking to take Minor's back but Minor rolls and after a scramble, Minor ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Minor to escape a tricky position. #T3#
Uk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Minor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uk seems keen to control Minor's posture.
Minor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Minor won't allow Uk to sweep him here.
Minor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minor wants to control from the top but Uk keeps moving.
Minor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Minor pushing down on Uk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Minor looks to land a strike but Uk avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Minor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uk looking to control.
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Uk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minor was well out of range. Poor timing from Uk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Uk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minor tries to counter with a takedown but Uk is quick to defend against it.
Minor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Minor has been working on his balance at Midnight MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Uk.
Uk tries to bum rush Minor with a series of wild strikes but Minor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uk looks to land a combination but Minor avoids it well.
Uk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Uk misses with a double jab #TD#
and Minor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Minor throws a big elbow that misses.
Uk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uk has control of Minor's left arm, preventing Minor from doing any damage.
Minor wants to control from the top but Uk keeps moving.
Uk pulls Minor in close to prevent any damage.
Minor lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Minor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Minor won't allow Uk to sweep him here.
Uk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Uk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uk is trying to keep Minor in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uk swinging wildly here.
Minor lands an overhand right.
Dong Uk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uk throws a hook to the side of Minor's head but Minor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uk throws a right hand that Minor ducks under and follows up with a left that Minor also avoids with ease.#T2#
Uk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Minor lands a jab to the head.
Minor throws a lazy right hand but Uk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minor fails to land the takedown.
Minor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uk catches Minor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Minor throws a series of punches but Uk moves out of range.
Uk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Minor misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Uk.
Uk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Minor tried to score with a low kick but Uk checks it.
Uk connects with a right hand. Minor shakes it off.
An inside leg kick from Minor misses. #T3#
Uk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minor scoring well with a low kick there.
Uk throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Minor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uk's guard.
Minor wants to control from the top but Uk keeps moving.
Uk looking for a sweep. Not yet Uk, not yet.
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Uk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minor working some strikes from top position.
Uk looking for a sweep. Not yet Uk, not yet.
Minor controlling from the top position.
Uk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Uk trying to keep a closed guard but Minor is proving a slippery customer.
Minor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uk is keeping the position for now.
Minor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Minor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minor closes the distance and clinches up with Uk, looking for a takedown. Minor pushes Uk against the cage but Uk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minor tries to clinch but Uk moves out of range.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Minor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Uk quickly recovers to half guard.
Minor is looking to take a break and control but Uk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Minor wants to work for an arm triangle but Uk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Minor throwing shots but Uk is blocking nicely.
Uk is pressing down on Minor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Uk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minor wants to control from the top but Uk keeps moving. #T1#
Uk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dong Uk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minor moves out of range as Uk strikes.
Uk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Uk.
Uk slips under a jab from Minor.
Uk lands a nice hook to Minor's body. Minor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Minor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Minor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uk. #KD2#
Uk drops Minor with a beautiful combination! Minor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Uk is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Minor is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uk lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Minor can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Uk and Minor drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Uk.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dong Uk!
A very excited looking Dong Uk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Death Squad 288:Page v Grimm
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Morgan takes one on the button.
Minor misses with a right hand
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minor slips under a jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a jab when Minor was well out of range.
Morgan punishes Minor's body with a nice straight punch.
Morgan blocks a leg kick.
Morgan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Minor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Minor is just out of range.
Morgan throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Minor counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Minor lands a few punches from side control.
Minor prevents Morgan from escaping the position.
Minor working the ground and pound but Morgan is defending the strikes.
Minor has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Midnight MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Morgan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Minor has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Minor trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Minor throws a strike aimed at the side of Morgan's head but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan pushes Minor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Minor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Minor trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
Minor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morgan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Minor cracks Morgan with a big right hand but Morgan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Minor tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Minor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minor is putting a hurting on Morgan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Morgan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Minor has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Minor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Minor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Morgan!#T3#
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Minor with shots to the head and body - Morgan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Morgan tries to buck Minor off but he can't manage it.
Minor landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT2#
It looks like Andrew Morgan has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Minor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morgan because Minor loaded up on that one.
Morgan is trying to stand up.
Minor lands a big elbow.
Minor with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Morgan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #ES#
Morgan somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minor blocks a jab.
Morgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minor.
It seemed like Minor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morgan misses the jab.
Minor misses with a low kick.
Minor throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minor misses with a leg kick.
Minor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minor misses the shot to the body.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Minor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Morgan jabs Minor right on the nose. Minor blinks but takes it well.
Morgan misses with a combination
and Minor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Minor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Minor uses his free foot to push down on Morgan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morgan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You get the feeling that Morgan really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T1#
Minor unloads with some shots from mount but Morgan bucks and avoids them well.
Minor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Morgan is bucking up trying to escape but Minor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Minor punching from mount but Morgan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Minor looking to finish Morgan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morgan!
Minor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morgan because Minor loaded up on that one.
Minor lands a nice shot to the head.
Morgan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Minor lands with some strikes.#CUT2#
Andrew Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T2#
Minor lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#
Andrew Morgan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrew Morgan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gerald Minor!
Gerald Minor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Andrew Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '.

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