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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes into the arena with Carlton Dance Medley blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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137 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlton Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedotov.
Fedotov throws an off balance right hand
and Banks counters with a big head kick but Fedotov shrugs it off.
Fedotov closes the distance and clinches up with Banks, looking for a takedown. Fedotov pushes Banks against the cage but Banks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fedotov misses the shot to the body.
Fedotov throws a looping overhand right but Banks ducks down to avoid it.
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fedotov avoids it.
Fedotov tries to score a body lock takedown but Banks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Fedotov in his tracks for a moment.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedotov is defending well for now.
Fedotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks managing to block the knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Banks lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fedotov.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vyacheslav Fedotov.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Banks avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fedotov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Banks lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banks is defending well for now.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banks.
Fedotov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banks is defending well for now.
Banks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Banks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
Fedotov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banks lands an elbow just above Fedotov 's eye.
It looks like Vyacheslav Fedotov has been cut.
Banks avoiding damage as Fedotov throws knees to the body.
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banks is defending well for now.
Banks lands an elbow just above Fedotov 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov looking to slow down the pace here.
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fedotov avoids a wild elbow strike from Banks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Banks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Banks prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedotov is defending well for now.
Fedotov can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
Banks avoids a wild elbow strike from Fedotov.
Fedotov just leaning against Banks, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banks.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fedotov's defenses.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banks.
Banks lands an elbow inside that Fedotov shrugs off.
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands an elbow just above Fedotov 's eye.
Banks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banks lands an elbow just above Fedotov 's eye.
Fedotov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banks blocks a body shot from Fedotov.
Nice elbow from Banks.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banks.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedotov avoiding damage as Banks throws knees to the body.
Fedotov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banks letting Fedotov take a breather here.
Fedotov tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
Fedotov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banks lands an elbow inside that Fedotov shrugs off.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fedotov's defenses.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.
Banks lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov is trying to maintain a safe position but Banks gets an underhook and turns Fedotov into the cage.
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fedotov's defenses.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedotov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
Banks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fedotov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fedotov's defenses.
Fedotov trying to control the position but instead, Banks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fedotov into the cage.
Banks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fedotov avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Banks obliges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedotov is defending well for now.
Banks lands an elbow just above Fedotov 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedotov avoids a wild elbow strike from Banks.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banks avoids it.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Fedotov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fedotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Banks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vyacheslav Fedotov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedotov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fedotov throws out a loose jab but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov misses with a low kick.
Fedotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedotov throws the left hand but Banks avoids the punch easily.
Fedotov looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fedotov.
A head kick misses from Banks.
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks missing with knees to the body.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Fedotov tries to work over Banks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks lands an elbow just above Fedotov 's eye.
Nice elbow from Banks.
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fedotov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice elbow from Banks.
Fedotov dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Fedotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlton Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Fedotov in his tracks for a moment.
Fedotov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fedotov misses with a wild combination.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Banks moves out of range of the leg kick from Fedotov.
Fedotov misses with a jab to the body
and Banks counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands an elbow just above Fedotov 's eye.
Fedotov avoiding damage as Banks throws knees to the body.
Banks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov blocks the elbow strike.
Banks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fedotov is looking to control Banks's arms but Banks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fedotov has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Fedotov.
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!
Fedotov blocks an elbow strike.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Fedotov in his tracks for a moment.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Fedotov avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Banks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fedotov's defenses.
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Fedotov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Fedotov avoids the damage to the body.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped Banks in his tracks for a moment.
Banks prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
Fedotov dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Fedotov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Fedotov avoids a wild elbow strike from Banks.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedotov is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.
Fedotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banks.
Banks avoiding damage as Fedotov throws knees to the body.
Banks prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Fedotov taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banks.
Banks lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedotov is defending well for now.
Fedotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Banks lands a nice elbow.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Fedotov in his tracks for a moment.
Banks lands a damaging elbow.
Banks blocks a body shot from Fedotov.
Fedotov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banks blocks an elbow strike from Fedotov.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fedotov avoids it.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Fedotov avoids the damage to the body.
Banks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fedotov trying to control the position but instead, Banks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fedotov into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Banks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vyacheslav Fedotov's cut.
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!
Fedotov jabs Banks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
Fedotov avoids the head kick by Banks.
Fedotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fedotov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fedotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedotov.
Fedotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks gets caught napping as Fedotov dives in and scores a takedown. Banks manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fedotov is pushing down on Banks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banks is fighting to maintain full guard but Fedotov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banks is trying to stand back up but Fedotov is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedotov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov thows a huge punch but Banks dodges it nicely.
Fedotov wants to free his trapped foot but Banks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banks pushes Fedotov off looking to stand but Fedotov dives back in and keeps control.
Banks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fedotov.
Fedotov wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Fedotov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Fedotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fedotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard.
Fedotov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fedotov wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Banks pushes Fedotov off and gets back to his feet.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fedotov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fedotov punishes Banks's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Carlton Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the body
and Banks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Banks lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fedotov's brow.
Fedotov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banks lands a nice elbow.
Banks avoiding damage as Fedotov throws knees to the body.
Banks managing to block the knees to the body from Fedotov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fedotov.
Banks missing with knees to the body.
Fedotov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks blocks a body shot from Fedotov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
Fedotov tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fedotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Fedotov in his tracks for a moment.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fedotov avoids it.
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!
Fedotov blocks the elbow strike.
Fedotov stalling in the clinch but Banks improves position.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banks is keeping busy.
Banks lands an elbow inside that Fedotov shrugs off.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedotov is defending well for now.
Banks prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
Banks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fedotov avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fedotov's defenses.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlton Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banks is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vyacheslav Fedotov.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Banks!
Carlton Banks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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