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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Nickleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Carlton Banks has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Carlton Banks seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlton Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damon Nickleson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nickleson!
Nickleson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nickleson.
Nickleson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Banks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nickleson blocks the body kick.
Banks tries to clinch up but Nickleson circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickleson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick from Banks lands but Nickleson takes it in his stride.
Nickleson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Nickleson.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickleson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickleson scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickleson lands with an uppercut that bounces Banks off the cage and back into range.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nickleson counters with a series of strikes. Banks will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickleson lands a jab to the head.
Nickleson misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickleson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickleson swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
A shot to the liver by Nickleson. Beautiful body shot.
Banks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nickleson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banks looks to clinch
and Nickleson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Nickleson scores with a four punch combination!
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickleson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Nickleson.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickleson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Some bone on bone action there as Nickleson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nickleson throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickleson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nickleson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickleson cracks a nice hook into Banks's ribs.
Nickleson thuds a left hand into Banks's body.
Banks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nickleson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Banks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nickleson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickleson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickleson digs a good hook to Banks's body.
Banks tries to clinch there but Nickleson circles away.
Nickleson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Banks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickleson presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nickleson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nickleson taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Banks.
Nickleson is looking for a takedown.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nickleson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickleson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson is working for takedown but Banks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nickleson dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Banks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickleson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Nickleson.
Nickleson working hard to break the clinch.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nickleson avoids it.
Nickleson tries to break free but Banks pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.
Banks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickleson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banks lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks missing with knees to the body.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickleson is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Nickleson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banks missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damon Nickleson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Banks wants to clinch up but Nickleson keeps it at a distance.
Nickleson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickleson misses with a wild combination.
Damon Nickleson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nickleson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banks moves to clinch but Nickleson breaks away
letting Nickleson counter with a right hand.
Nickleson moves out of range as Banks throws a body kick.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickleson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickleson throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Carlton Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks takes one to the side of the head.
Banks tries to clinch but Nickleson is having none of it.
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickleson lands a jab-cross combination.
Banks avoids the body shot from Nickleson.
Banks clinches up with Nickleson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickleson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Banks trying to land knees to the body.
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickleson dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nickleson dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickleson is defending well for now.
Nickleson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nickleson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nickleson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nickleson avoids a wild elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Nickleson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Banks.
Nickleson is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nickleson tries to break free but Banks pushes him back against the cage.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Nickleson is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
Nickleson avoiding damage as Banks throws knees to the body.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickleson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickleson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Nickleson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks missing with knees to the body.
Nickleson dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Nickleson blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a damaging elbow.
Nickleson is trying to pull guard but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nickleson's defenses.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson can't break the clinch.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nickleson avoids it.
Banks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nickleson's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickleson's brow.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
Nickleson stalling in the clinch but Banks improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickleson's brow.
Nickleson lands a takedown into guard.
Nickleson looking to pass the guard.
Nickleson stops Banks from standing up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickleson is looking to stand up but Banks won't let him.
Banks is wriggling around but Nickleson manages to pass to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks is trying to stand up here but Nickleson is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Banks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickleson circles away.
Nickleson misses with a two punch combination.
Banks drives through and clinches with Nickleson against the cage.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickleson avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickleson's brow.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson tries to break free but Banks pushes him back against the cage.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickleson avoids the damage to the body.
Nickleson avoiding damage as Banks throws knees to the body.
Banks trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nickleson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nickleson is looking to break free of the clinch but Banks has double underhooks.
Nickleson blocks the elbow strike.
Nickleson is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nickleson is struggling to control the position.
Nickleson is trying to break free.
Nickleson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nickleson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stalling in the clinch from Nickleson.
Nickleson is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
Banks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nickleson managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickleson blocks the elbow strike.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Nickleson dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Nickleson in his tracks for a moment.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike.
Nickleson is looking to break free of the clinch but Banks has double underhooks.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickleson avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Nickleson in his tracks for a moment.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Banks lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nickleson's efforts to push away.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Nickleson avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Nickleson avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Banks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickleson's brow.
Nickleson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickleson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickleson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson manages to break the clinch.
Banks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick lands from Banks that sends Nickleson to the canvas. Nickleson tries to scramble back to his feet but Banks brings him back down into side control.
Nickleson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks gets to mount! Nickleson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nickleson is still in real trouble! Can Banks finish him?
Banks stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Banks is looking to clinch.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickleson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Nickleson.
Banks closes the distance and pushes Nickleson back into the cage.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickleson is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickleson tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nickleson's defenses.
Carlton Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nickleson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nickleson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banks prevents it.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nickleson wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickleson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickleson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banks prevents it.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nickleson fails to pull guard.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Nickleson.
Nickleson takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlton Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banks 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Banks!
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energy
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hype
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