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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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162 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
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170 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Minor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mo Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
Minor takes the fight into the clinch.
Frazier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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
and Frazier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Minor!
Frazier working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Frazier takes the fight into the clinch.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Minor is trying to control the position but Frazier postures up.
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.
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 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Frazier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frazier passes into side control.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minor taking some punishment here, with Frazier in his half guard.
Frazier wants to pass to mount but Minor is defending the position.
Minor looking for submissions off his back.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Minor drives through with a takedown into Frazier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Frazier has clasped his hands together around Minor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Frazier is trying to get an arm triangle but Minor is defending well.
Frazier lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Minor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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