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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Nowka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowka comes to the cage accompanied by I Get Knocked Down. Will Banks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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153 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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152 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class 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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Nowka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Banks!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nowka counters with a three punch combo that has Banks backing up. Banks nods at Nowka to acknowledge the strikes.
Banks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nowka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Banks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nowka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banks misses with a left hand
and Nowka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Will Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nowka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nowka counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nowka counters with a nice body shot.
Banks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Banks is fighting to break Nowka's control of his arms but Nowka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks being controlled here momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Matt Nowka wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nowka stuffs the takedown attempt from Banks. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.
Matt Nowka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Banks.
Banks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nowka counters with a straight right hand.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Nowka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nowka stuffs the takedown attempt from Banks. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banks misses with a body punch
letting Nowka counter with a right hand.
Banks misses with a double jab
and Nowka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Banks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nowka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banks misses with a leg kick.
Banks throws a sloppy body shot
and Nowka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banks misses with a left hand
and Nowka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nowka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Banks misses with a combination
and Nowka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banks thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowka stalks Banks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banks's face. Banks staggers backwards, shaken.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Nowka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banks looks gassed!
Banks lands with a hook. Nowka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matt Nowka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nowka throws a left and a right that both miss
so Banks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nowka seems keen to control Banks's posture.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nowka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Will Banks.
Banks scores a takedown into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks throws a wild left hand from mount and Nowka manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Banks trying to control from half guard but Nowka is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Nowka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Nowka as Banks shoots in.
Banks shoots in and drives through. Nowka sprawls well.
Banks with a nice cross.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Nowka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matt Nowka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Banks.
Nowka scores with a nice head shot.
Banks misses with a combination
and Nowka counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Banks.
Nowka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowka tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
Banks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nowka is looking for a sweep. Banks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nowka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Banks is keen to just control but Nowka is a slippery customer.
Nowka tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg.
Banks is thwarting Nowka's attempts to control the position.
Nowka wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nowka defending well though.
Banks trying to control from half guard but Nowka is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nowka is looking for a sweep. Banks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Banks.
Banks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banks trying to control from half guard but Nowka is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Will Banks.
Nowka lands a nice hook to Banks's body. Banks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banks.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Nowka counter with a right hand.
Banks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banks throws a lazy uppercut
and Nowka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nowka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matt Nowka is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks misses with a double jab
and Nowka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nowka counters with a straight right hand.
Matt Nowka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nowka throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Banks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nowka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banks darts in trying to clinch
and Nowka counters with a series of strikes. Banks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Nowka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nowka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banks swings widly with a right hand
and Nowka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Nowka dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Banks fails with the takedown
and Nowka counters with a straight right hand.
Banks misses with a shot to the body
and Nowka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banks.
Banks misses with a hook
and Nowka counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Nowka as Banks shoots in.
Matt Nowka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Banks.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nowka swings widly with a right hand
and Banks counters with a three punch combo that has Nowka backing up. Nowka nods at Banks to acknowledge the strikes.
Nowka leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nowka counters with a straight right hand.
Banks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Banks misses
and Nowka counters with a straight right hand.
Banks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nowka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nowka punishes Banks's body with a nice straight punch.
Nowka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nowka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nowka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banks slips under a jab from Nowka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowka scores with a hook.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nowka.
Nowka misses with a few strikes there.
Nowka lands a slapping body shot.
Banks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nowka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banks thinking.
Banks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nowka's head.
Banks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nowka counters with a series of strikes. Banks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nowka misses with a wild body shot.
Banks tries to clinch but Nowka moves away
enabling Nowka to counter with a crisp jab.
Nowka throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nowka as he avoids it easily.
Nowka throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Banks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banks has his takedown stuffed
and Nowka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nowka lands a glancing blow to the side of Banks's head.
Nowka misses with a looping left.
Nowka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nowka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks misses with a body shot
and Nowka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nowka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Banks has his takedown stuffed
and Nowka counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Nowka counter with a right hand.
Banks tries for a takedown but Nowka circles away easily
and Nowka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Will Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nowka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Banks backs up against the cage.
A left lands for Nowka.
Banks misses with a right hand
and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Nowka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nowka, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Nowka!
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