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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes into the arena with All I do Is win blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
27 - 18 - 1 |
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157 cm
31
156 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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TWGC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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
27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dama misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Banks.
Dama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dama shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Genki Dama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banks counters with a shoot takedown. Dama fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Banks throwing strikes but missing.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Dama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dama wants to improve his position but instead Banks has moved into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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. Banks connects with a nice short shot to Dama's temple.
Banks is trying to control. Dama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banks.
Banks throwing shots but Dama is blocking nicely.
Dama gets back to full guard.
Banks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banks 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.
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dama is keeping the position for now.
Dama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banks defends it easily.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dama is looking to sweep but instead, Banks has passed into half guard.
Banks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banks lands with a punch from half guard.
Banks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dama reverses the position - he's now on top in Banks's guard.
Banks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Banks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks keeping full guard, as Dama tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dama trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Dama from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Genki Dama.
Banks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dama.
Banks misses with a straight right.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Banks.
Dama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dama.
Dama lands a jab to the nose.
Banks darts in looking for a takedown but Dama gets double underhooks and turns Banks into the cage.
Dama misses with a punch on the inside.
Banks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Banks.
Banks struggles to land a body shot inside as Dama controls his hands.
Banks gets underhooks to prevent Dama's takedown attempt.
Will Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dama blocks an uppercut.
Banks swings wildly with an uppercut but Dama uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Banks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Banks 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.
Dama misses with a looping left.
Banks slips a straight right by Dama.
Banks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Banks tries to score with a low kick but Dama moves his leg out of the way.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Dama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dama moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Banks jabs at Dama's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Dama.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice body punch from Banks.
Banks is looking to wear down Dama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dama avoids a kick to the body.
Dama looks to land a left hand but Banks moved out of range nicely.
Dama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Banks 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.
Banks slips under a jab.
Banks motions for Dama to come forward. Banks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dama.
Banks with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Dama.
Banks leaves Dama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Dama moves away and avoids it.
Dama lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks blocks a jab.
Dama connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Banks tenderised Dama's leg. Dama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banks throws a right hand that misses
and Dama counters with an outside leg kick.
Dama avoids the head kick by Banks.
Banks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama wants to clinch.
Dama shoots in but no luck this time.
Will Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama.
Dama checks a leg kick nicely.
Banks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Banks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dama tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dama leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banks moves away from the strike by Dama.
Banks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown. Dama tries to sprawl out of it but Banks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks checks the leg kick.
Dama misses the jab.
Dama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Banks.
Banks swings for the body but Dama moves out of range.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dama.
Dama has closed the distance and engaged Banks in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks throws a punch but it's blocked by Dama.
Banks tries a body shot but Dama blocks it.
Banks is working for takedown but Dama is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Genki Dama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dama throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Genki Dama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Dama.
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banks swings for the body but Dama moves out of range.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banks defending well as Dama loads up on a big left hand.
Dama swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Dama.
Dama ducks right into an uppercut from Banks.
Nice body kick there by Banks.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Dama.
Dama misses with a kick to the body
and Banks counters with a three punch combo that has Dama backing up. Dama nods at Banks to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks throws an overhand right that lands on Dama's shoulder, as Dama tries to avoid the shot.
Dama lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Banks misses.
Banks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dama throws a low kick but Banks avoids it.
Dama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banks has time to react.
Dama misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Dama.
Banks blocks a jab.
Banks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Dama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks keeping full guard, as Dama tries to pass.
Banks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dama throwing strikes but missing.
Dama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
Banks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dama manages to get himself to full guard.
Dama working a defensive guard here.
Dama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banks defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks chips away with some ground and pound.
Banks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banks postures up.
Dama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Dama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks postures up in Dama's guard and throws a big left but Dama blocks it.
Dama is trying to hold Banks in close to prevent damage but Banks has managed to pass into half guard.
Dama is looking for a sweep. Banks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banks is looking to stall here but Dama recovers full guard.
Banks scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks works over Dama with some ground and pound from guard.
Dama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genki Dama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dama 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genki Dama!
Genki Dama 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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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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