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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahiga Otaktay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes to the cage accompanied by All I do Is win. Otaktay has chosen ISIS - THE TOWER as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
31 - 19 - 1 |
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169 cm
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148 lbs
39 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahiga Otaktay!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks throws a hook to the side of Otaktay's head but Otaktay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otaktay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Otaktay.
Otaktay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Otaktay looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.
Crunch! Otaktay slams his shin into Banks's torso.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Otaktay circles away.
Otaktay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Otaktay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Otaktay.
Otaktay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahiga Otaktay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks misses with a looping left.
Banks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Otaktay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Otaktay swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Otaktay tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg.
Banks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banks slows the pace down in half guard.
Banks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Otaktay is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Banks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Otaktay taking shots to the head.
Otaktay is desperately trying to improve his position but Banks has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Otaktay?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Otaktay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Banks working Otaktay over with strikes here.
Banks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otaktay 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.
Otaktay wants to get back to full guard.
Banks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banks drops an elbow to the side of Otaktay's head.
Otaktay is pressing down on Banks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Otaktay can't keep his opponent in guard - Banks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Otaktay is staying active underneath Banks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Otaktay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Otaktay landing strikes, looking to finish!
Banks wants to control but Otaktay is having none of it.
Otaktay lands a nice shot to the head.
Otaktay lands a couple of good shots and Banks has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Otaktay patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Otaktay gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks wants to escape the position.
Otaktay thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to roll but Otaktay sticks to his back.
Banks trying to control the hands but Otaktay won't let him.
Otaktay somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Otaktay has got his arm under Banks's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Banks has spun round into Otaktay's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Banks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Otaktay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Otaktay wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Will Banks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Otaktay.
Banks moves out of range of the body kick from Otaktay.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otaktay.
Banks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Otaktay counters with a nice kick to the body.
Banks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banks throws the left hand but Otaktay avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Otaktay.
Banks misses the jab.
Otaktay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Otaktay.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otaktay.
Otaktay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay misses with a shot to the body
and Banks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Otaktay gets full guard.
Otaktay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Otaktay's head.
Otaktay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banks controls the pace.
Otaktay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otaktay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banks stands up over Otaktay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banks trying to control but Otaktay is working from the bottom.
Banks postures up and lands a big shot to Otaktay's brow.
Otaktay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
Otaktay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banks manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay throws a big right hand that misses.
Banks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Otaktay distracts Banks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banks keeping full guard, as Otaktay tries to pass.
Otaktay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Otaktay controlling the action here.
Banks is refusing to be controlled, as Otaktay sits in half guard.
Will Banks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.
Banks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Otaktay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banks is pulling down on Otaktay's head. It's preventing any offense from Otaktay, at least for the moment.
Otaktay would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks is pulling down on Otaktay's head. It's preventing any offense from Otaktay, at least for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Will Banks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Banks cracks a nice hook into Otaktay's ribs.
Banks throws a leg kick that misses.
Otaktay throws a front kick aimed at Banks's knee but Banks avoids it well.
Banks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takedown defense from Otaktay. No joy for Banks on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Otaktay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Otaktay is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ahiga Otaktay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A lazy body kick from Otaktay
and Banks counters with a shoot takedown. Otaktay fights it but they end up in guard.
Otaktay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
Otaktay keeps trying to improve his position.
Banks landing some decent shots from guard.
Banks scoring with some ground and pound.
Banks won't allow Otaktay to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otaktay wants to sweep but no luck.
Banks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Otaktay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banks is in close to Otaktay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Otaktay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banks manages to get himself to full guard.
Banks keeping full guard, as Otaktay tries to pass.
Otaktay passes into half guard.
Banks gets full guard.
My spies in Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination inform me that Otaktay has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Otaktay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Otaktay looking to pass the guard.
Otaktay advances position into side control!
Otaktay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banks to see if he's OK.
Otaktay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Otaktay throwing strikes but Banks manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Otaktay tries to bench press Banks off him but Banks keeps the position.
Otaktay regains half guard.
Banks trying to control the action but Otaktay is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks slips a nice elbow through Otaktay's hands, connecting with Otaktay's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banks connects with a nice short shot to Otaktay's temple.
Otaktay is looking to improve his position.
Otaktay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Otaktay wants to sweep but no luck.
Banks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Otaktay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Otaktay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Otaktay.
Banks trying to control but Otaktay is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay wants to sweep here but Banks controlling him for the moment.
Banks throwing strikes from guard but Otaktay blocks nicely.
Otaktay looking for a sweep. Not yet Otaktay, not yet.
Otaktay is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Otaktay stops a takedown attempt from Banks.
Banks struggles to land a body shot inside as Otaktay controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otaktay struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
Banks presses Otaktay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Banks.
Otaktay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banks tries to throw a body punch but Otaktay avoids it by throwing Banks back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Will Banks.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Will Banks!
Will Banks really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KO Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Ahiga Otaktay had this to say: 'Paul Simon was pretty tough it turns out, I really wanted to get this win for my team, and my alliance! I thought I could take him, it turns out Im getting old haha. I don't know how much more top competition I can face... It may be time to change my career haha...'.
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