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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karl Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Norton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Norton!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton tries a head kick but it misses.
Norton is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Banks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norton under the eye.
Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Karl Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banks lands with a straight right. Norton didn't see that one coming.
Banks throws a right hand that misses
and Norton counters with a left to the body.
Norton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Banks as he checks the leg kick.
Banks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norton.
Nice shot lands for Banks.
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Norton. Norton gets slowly back to his feet.
Banks jabs at Norton's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks misses with a hook.
Karl Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norton in his tracks.
Banks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Norton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norton takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Norton eats them both and turns towards Banks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Norton throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.
A combination from Norton does no damage.
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Banks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks stalling against the cage.
Norton is looking to break free of the clinch but Banks has double underhooks.
Norton gets control of Banks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Norton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Banks wants to stand but Norton is controlling his posture from full guard.
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!
Norton looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is looking to work some ground and pound but Norton has wrist control.
Norton is looking to sweep but instead, Banks has passed into half guard.
Banks slows the pace down in half guard.
Norton is trying to maintain the position but Banks is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Norton tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Norton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Norton somewhat.
Karl Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Norton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banks, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks moves into the clinch successfully.
Norton tries to pull guard but Banks won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Banks dominated that round.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Norton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banks as he avoids it easily.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Norton.
Karl Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Norton.
Banks throws the left hand but Norton avoids the punch easily.
Banks lands with a nice combination. Norton backs away looking to recover.
Banks tries to clinch but Norton moves away
and Norton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norton.
Banks working aggressively here.
Banks breaks from the clinch.
Banks takes a swing at Norton's ribcage but misses.
Banks blocks a head kick by Norton.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Banks jabs at Norton's body.
Norton defending well as Banks loads up on a big left hand.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks jabs at Norton's body.
Norton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banks is fending him off so far but Norton persists. Nope, Banks circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks lands a jab to the nose.
Banks scores with a nice strike.
Norton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Banks misses with a hook. Norton ducked under it nicely.
Banks swings for the body but Norton moves out of range.
Banks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norton on the side of the head.
Jacob Norton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norton.
Banks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norton doesn't seem bothered though.
Norton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norton scrambles back to his feet.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Banks misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to land a leg kick but Norton saw it coming and moves away.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Banks scores with a body shot.
Norton 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton misses with a head kick.
Norton staying out of range there.
Norton walks into a stiff left hand from Banks.
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks stalls.
A shot in the inside from Norton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Banks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banks misses with an uppercut.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banks clinches with his opponent.
Norton wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norton tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton lands a jab-cross combination.
Karl Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Banks.
Norton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks lands a right hook to the body.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Norton on that attempt.
Norton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Norton throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks misses with an uppercut.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Norton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Banks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Norton shoots in.
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks throws a head punch that misses.
Banks breaks the clinch.
Norton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Norton closes the distance and clinches up with Banks, looking for a takedown. Norton pushes Banks against the cage but Banks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karl Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Norton.
Norton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Banks darts in and clinches Norton up against the cage.
Norton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norton is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Banks breaks the clinch.
Norton shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banks's corner calls for a 1-2. Banks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Norton is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banks.
Norton is still on wobbly legs! Can Banks finish him?
Banks misses with an uppercut. Norton saw that one coming.
Banks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norton moves away from the strike by Banks.
Norton walks into a jab.
Norton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Norton somewhat.
Banks cracks Norton with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Norton falls to his knees and Banks doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Banks!
Karl Banks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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