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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon LaRock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon LaRock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon LaRock!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from LaRock.
LaRock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaRock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
LaRock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks scores with a one two! LaRock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LaRock throws a sloppy head kick
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
LaRock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks throws a leg kick but LaRock moved away.
LaRock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaRock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaRock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banks thuds a left hand into LaRock's body.
LaRock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
Banks takes a knee right on the jaw!
LaRock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LaRock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is trying to break the clinch but LaRock has him pressed against the cage.
Banks lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaRock is fighting off a takedown attempt but Banks is just too persistent for him and manages to trip LaRock to the mat. LaRock regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Banks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banks wants to control from the top but LaRock keeps moving.
Banks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRock can't keep his opponent in guard - Banks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Banks is looking to advance position but LaRock won't allow it.
Banks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LaRock defending well though.
Banks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LaRock!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Banks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a big shot there that rocks LaRock but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
LaRock looks gassed!
Banks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. LaRock can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Banks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Banks with good strikes from the mount here!
Banks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Banks.
A nice elbow there by Banks.
Banks with good strikes from the mount here!
LaRock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns LaRock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Banks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LaRock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Banks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - LaRock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Banks lands a lovely overhand right.
LaRock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Banks scores with a jab to the body.
LaRock checks the leg kick.
LaRock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Banks throws a right and a left that both miss.
LaRock misses with a kick to the body.
LaRock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks feints a jab promting LaRock to slip. Banks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. LaRock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Banks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
LaRock is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
LaRock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banks cracks the inside of LaRock's front leg.
Will Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks's jab looks to have found its range, popping LaRock under the eye.
LaRock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banks.
Banks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Banks taking a breather here.
The strikes coming from Banks are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaRock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Banks.
Banks has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for LaRock!
LaRock avoids a series of strikes thrown by Banks.
Banks cracks LaRock with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Banks landing strikes from the mount and LaRock is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
LaRock is in a horrible position here. Banks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks with shots to the head and body - LaRock looks very uncomfortable down there.
Banks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Banks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Banks raining down hammerfists from mount.
Banks punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Banks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Banks lands with some strikes.
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 raining down shots from the mount!
LaRock is rocked!
LaRock blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Banks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks throws some wild stikes that LaRock manages to avoid easily.
LaRock in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Banks is in the full mount, landing strikes.
LaRock is still in real trouble! Can Banks finish him?
Banks tries to control but LaRock wriggling away.
LaRock seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks with good strikes from the mount here!
Banks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Banks dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Banks lands with a good body shot.
LaRock tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks gets the takedown into side control.
LaRock parries the strikes from Banks easily there. Banks is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LaRock to escape.
Banks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but LaRock is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Banks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Banks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Banks working the body and head with strikes.
Banks trying to control the position but LaRock is working away.
LaRock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banks working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Banks taking a breather here.
Banks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but LaRock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Banks working the ground and pound but LaRock is defending the strikes.
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.
LaRock being controlled for a moment.
Banks looks up at the clock and then as LaRock takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Banks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brandon LaRock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRock trying to remain calm as Banks controls from the top position.
Banks wants to control but LaRock is keeping him busy.
Banks in side control, throwing shots but LaRock defends.
LaRock defending against the ground and pound.
Banks grinds an elbow into LaRock's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks lands a decent elbow from side control.
Will Banks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks in side control, throwing shots but LaRock defends.
Banks working the ground and pound.
Banks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Banks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Will Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused LaRock some visible discomfort.
Banks landing strikes.
Banks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but LaRock is avoiding damage well.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaRock can do to turn this around?
Banks throws a strike aimed at the side of LaRock's head but LaRock avoids it well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused LaRock some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
Banks is working LaRock over with some ground and pound from side control.
Banks in side control, throwing shots but LaRock defends.
Banks controlling from side mount.
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 fight!
Will Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banks, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Banks!
Post fight, Will Banks stared into the camera and said 'I'm Looking for a great Org to call home so if you have a Org send my manager over a offer'.
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