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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Caradagian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caradagian comes to the cage accompanied by Martin Caradagian Song. Banks has chosen Tech N9ne- Slacker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Scott Banks has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Caradagian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Banks!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caradagian swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Donk. Banks catches Caradagian right on the button with a cross.
Caradagian has closed the distance and engaged Banks in a clinch.
Caradagian goes for a takedown attempt but Banks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Caradagian with a poor takedown
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks lands a nice looking body shot.
Caradagian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banks sprawls well. Banks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caradagian gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Caradagian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks with a jab.
Banks throws a series of punches but Caradagian avoids them all with ease.
Caradagian shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Caradagian fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks scores with a jab.
Caradagian takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Banks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Caradagian on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caradagian tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banks.
It looks like Martin Caradagian has been cut.
Caradagian blocks a leg kick.
Caradagian shoots and misses
and Banks counters with a series of strikes. Caradagian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Caradagian is breathing heavily.
Caradagian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side.
Caradagian shoots in but no luck this time.
Caradagian fails with the takedown.
Banks scores with a nice head shot.
Caradagian takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caradagian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caradagian is able to avoid easily.
Banks throws a series of punches but Caradagian avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a leg kick but Caradagian moved away.
Caradagian moves forwards but Banks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Caradagian had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Caradagian fails to land the takedown.
Banks scores with a one two! Caradagian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Caradagian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caradagian somewhat.
Caradagian moves out of range of the body kick.
Banks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banks misses with the combination.
Banks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banks wants it to stay on the feet.
Caradagian needs to keep his hands up - Banks had a free shot at his head there.
Caradagian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banks tries a low kick but Caradagian avoids it.
Caradagian has a takedown stuffed.
Banks connects with a looping right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Caradagian. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Banks dips to his left and cracks Caradagian with an uppercut!
Banks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caradagian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Banks.
No luck for Caradagian with that takedown attempt.
Banks lands a slapping body shot.
Caradagian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banks motions for Caradagian to come forward. Banks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caradagian doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caradagian shoots in but no luck this time.
Banks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caradagian has time to react.
Banks cracks Caradagian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Banks.
Scott Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Banks there.
Banks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Caradagian on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banks.
Banks throws a push kick but Caradagian slaps the foot to one side.
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Caradagian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banks as he avoids it easily.
Banks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caradagian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banks fails to land with a series of punches.
Caradagian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caradagian somewhat.
Caradagian takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Banks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Caradagian's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Banks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks cracks Caradagian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scott Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banks looks for the body kick but Caradagian saw that one coming.
Caradagian tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Caradagian fails to land the takedown.
Caradagian fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Caradagian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caradagian misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Banks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks lands with a shot to the body.
Caradagian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scott Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caradagian has a takedown stuffed.
Banks misses with a low kick.
Banks connects with a jab.
Caradagian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Scott Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caradagian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caradagian shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
Caradagian moves forwards but Banks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caradagian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Banks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Banks lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks is looking to score with low kicks.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caradagian circles away quickly and effectively.
Banks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caradagian.
Caradagian takes one on the button.
Horrible takedown by Caradagian or perhaps it was just good defense by Banks which made him look bad.
Banks misses with a low kick.
Banks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caradagian.
Banks connects with a nice looking jab.
Banks scores with a decent looking hook.
Caradagian fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks throws out a leg kick but Caradagian moves out of range and Banks only half commits.
Banks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caradagian momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a leg kick but Caradagian moved away.
Caradagian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banks pinned against the cage. Banks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left and a right from Banks both land. Nice combination.
Banks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Caradagian back to the cage. Banks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Banks digs a good hook to Caradagian's body.
Banks throws a right and a left that Caradagian avoids nicely.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Banks feints a jab promting Caradagian to slip. Banks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Caradagian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caradagian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Caradagian eats them both and turns towards Banks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Caradagian is rocked!
Caradagian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Caradagian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caradagian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banks sprawls well. Banks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caradagian gets slowly back to his feet.
Banks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Caradagian seems to have got his legs back now.
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Banks lands a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caradagian fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Caradagian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Banks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Caradagian checks it well.
Banks looks to land a combination but Caradagian avoids it well.
Banks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caradagian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks throws a one two combo.
Banks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Caradagian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Caradagian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banks down.
You can see the frustration on Banks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caradagian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Banks is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks wants to control but Caradagian postures up.
Caradagian tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Banks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caradagian.
Caradagian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Caradagian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Caradagian cracks Banks with a big right hand but Banks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Caradagian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Caradagian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caradagian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banks's head.
Caradagian lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caradagian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Caradagian seems to be looking for submissions.
Caradagian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Caradagian 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caradagian seems to be working for a kimura but Banks defends the submission attempt.
Caradagian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Caradagian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Caradagian thows a huge punch but Banks dodges it nicely.
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.
Banks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caradagian is working away from the top position though.
Martin Caradagian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks is trying to maintain the position but Caradagian is very close to passing his half guard.
Caradagian throwing shots but Banks is blocking nicely.
Caradagian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Caradagian is trying to control. Banks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caradagian drops an elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Banks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caradagian.
Martin Caradagian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caradagian works his way into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caradagian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banks some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Caradagian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Banks!
Scott Banks managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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