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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Duke Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Justice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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152 lbs
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Banks!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice throws an off balance right hand
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justice throws an off balance right hand
and Banks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice wants to sweep here but Banks controlling him for the moment.
Justice has Banks pulled in close to control his posture.
Banks throwing strikes but missing.
Banks trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Banks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Will Banks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Banks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Justice counters with a right hand to the body.
Banks throws a combination. Justice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice stuffs the takedown attempt from Banks. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.
Justice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks misses with the combination.
Banks has Justice up against the cage in a clinch.
Justice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
A short right from Justice.
Justice prevents the takedown attempt.
Duke Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Banks.
Justice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Justice pushes Banks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Justice - that landed with a thud.
Justice keeps control of Banks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Justice prevents it.
Banks looks gassed!
A short body shot lands from Justice as the two fighters clinch.
Justice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Justice fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Justice lands a hook that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Justice breaks the clinch.
Banks darts in trying to clinch
and Justice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banks thinking.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Banks moves to clinch but Justice breaks away
and Justice 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!
Banks shoots in for a double leg but Justice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice shot by Justice.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justice thows a body shot but no joy.
Justice slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Banks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Justice takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Will Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Justice.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justice.
Banks wants to clinch
and Justice counters with a left and a right that stings Banks.
Justice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banks counters with a three punch combo that has Justice backing up. Justice nods at Banks to acknowledge the strikes.
Banks avoids the body shot from Justice.
Justice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Banks is just content to waste time from the top position. Justice takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Banks passes into half guard.
Justice wants to get back to his feet.
Banks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a head shot. Justice uses the momentum to regain guard.
Banks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Justice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justice seems keen to control Banks's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Justice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Justice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Justice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banks trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Justice 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.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Justice is looking to wear down Banks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Justice is not content to let Banks control the position.
Banks tries to score with some ground and pound. Justice controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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Banks wants to stand but Justice is controlling his arm.
Banks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justice keeps working.
Banks wants to take a breather but Justice manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banks controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Will Banks.
Banks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Banks tries to clinch up but Justice circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Justice to the ground. Banks is now in Justice's guard.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justice is keeping the position for now.
Banks throwing strikes from guard but Justice blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice can't keep his opponent in guard - Banks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Banks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Justice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banks.
Banks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Justice tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg.
Justice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banks stands up and beckons Justice to join him on the feet.
Justice takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks rushes Justice and presses him up against the cage.
Banks prevents a body shot from Justice.
Banks can't break the clinch.
Banks wants to get back to striking at distance but Justice won't allow it.
Justice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banks.
Justice stops a takedown attempt from Banks.
Justice gets underhooks to prevent Banks's takedown attempt.
Duke Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Banks.
Banks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Justice smiles and moves away.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banks is breathing heavily.
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Justice scores with a hook to the body. Banks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Justice misses the body punch
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Justice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to clinch
and Justice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Justice counters with a nice kick to the body.
Justice scores with a hook to the body. Banks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
A lazy left from Justice finds it's target.
Duke Justice is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Justice counters with a left to the body.
Justice looks to land a right hand but Banks moved out of range.
Justice moves into range and connects with a jab.
Justice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Justice throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Justice.
Banks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Justice 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!
Banks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Banks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Justice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Banks closes the distance but Justice moves to the side
and Justice counters with a two punch combo.
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
Justice gets caught napping as Banks dives in and scores a takedown. Justice manages to retain guard.
Justice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Justice seems keen to control Banks's posture.
Justice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Justice is on top in guard.
Justice's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
Justice controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Duke Justice just wasn't active enough.
Banks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Banks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Justice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks 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.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Banks looking to sit in guard and control but Justice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Justice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Will Banks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Justice with a nice head shot there.
Banks is looking to stand up but Justice isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Justice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Justice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Justice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Justice.
Justice wants to get up but he can't break Banks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Duke Justice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Justice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Will Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Justice misses the jab.
Banks throws a low kick, looking for Justice's leg but Justice calmly moves out of range.
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 Duke Justice.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Justice, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Justice!
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