Quiet please. Shhhhh... From Orange County, California, USA, Jillian Banks waits in the cage. Standing at a compact 5'2" and weighing a graceful 114 pounds, I imagine she'll let her skills and determination do the talking. Despite her unassuming nature, she has formidable talent, let's see how this unfolds. The people are cheering for Yael Shelbia. In fact, they're going totally nuts! You can hear the "Let's go Yael!" chants all around the place! Yael Shelbia looks very relaxed as she adjusts her outfit. She's clearly confident she can win this match." Jillian Banks walks slowly around the cage wearing a gentle smile. She softly addresses the crowd, "I appreciate your support; I'll give it my all." This is the first time these two have meet inside the cage. The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score a win tonight. Yael Shelbia comes with a 2 fight losing streak. The referee of the bout is Eva Habermann. ========================================= Round 1 ========================================= The bell has rung and Jillian Banks is eyeing up Yael Shelbia to get this started. Jillian's already taunting her opponent, "If you hit me, I'll have to hit you back. Neither of us want that. Right, Yael?" Yael Shelbia steps forward and fires a high kick! Jillian blocks decisively and she glares at Yael, "No fucking way, bitch." Jillian Banks and Yael Shelbia engage in a wild exchange of punches! Jillian is getting the best of the exchange. She's landing a few blows. There's a low kick by Yael Shelbia, helping to maintain her distance. Oh no, bad move. That was far from landing. Yael misses a step and Jillian sees an opportunity to counter her... Jillian Banks steps forward and fires a high kick! That's an insane high kick, I can't believe that landed! Yael will be seeing stars! Erk...someone call for a makeup artist! Yael's Right cheek is going to need some help! I can see some bruising coming up. There's a vicious laceration on Yael's Right cheek. It looks as if it's hurt her. I doubt she can continue. Jillian Banks tries a hook to the body. She hits below Yael's breasts hard! That hook lifting her chest up and pushing the air out of her. Yael Shelbia looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jillian Banks's punches. Both fighters are wildly hitting the air! Yael Shelbia moves forward, she's looking for some grappling action. Jillian pushes Yael and keeps the fight at striking range. Yael Shelbia throws a low kick with her toned leg. Jillian blocks with ease, she's laughing at Yael! Talk about arrogance. Poorly executed technique from Yael. Jillian looks to counter... Yael Shelbia steps forward... Jillian catches her with an uppercut to the face! That will leave a bruise on her cheek! There's a vicious laceration on Yael's Nose. It looks as if it's hurt her. I doubt she can continue. Jillian Banks's corner men are yelling for her to escape from the ground. Yael Shelbia can totally finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding given half the chance. Jillian has got to find a way out now! Yael Shelbia moves forward, she's looking for some grappling action. Jillian pushes Yael and keeps the fight at striking range. The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round It's not a desirable position that Jillian Banks is in now. Yael Shelbia's well known for her strong and relentless GnP. She's beaten a lot of girls to a bloody pulp in this position. A high kick from Yael Shelbia, her toned leg shooting out towards Jillian Banks's head. The kick falls short of the mark. Yael Shelbia launches a low kick. It gets blocked quickly. Jillian stopped that assault with ease. Poorly executed technique from Yael. Jillian looks to counter... Brilliant combination from Jillian Banks... Yael's shows some dodging skills by avoiding those punches. A shake of the head from Yael. She flicks her head back and takes a few gulps of fresh air. She looks exhausted to me. The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round Yael Shelbia lets rip with a fast low kick! This fighter's legs are amazing to watch! Jillian Banks blocks the kick. Nice defending. Jillian Banks launches a hook to the body. Yael moves aside looking for a counter...she's always looking to make something from nothing. Jillian clumsily fails here and it's time for Yael to fight back... An inside leg kick from Yael Shelbia. The kick goes awry and Yael almost loses her balance. She must be careful not to over commit on those kicks. Yael Shelbia goes in with a looping right hand while Jillian Banks jumps back and jabs. Yael only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless. Yael Shelbia looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jillian Banks's punches. Jillian is on the receiving end of a great combo by Yael. Jillian Banks fires a series of low kicks. All those kicks fail to land. Very poor technique there from Jillian. Yael is trying to counter now... Yael Shelbia throws a low kick with her toned leg. Jillian blocks with ease, she's laughing at Yael! Talk about arrogance. The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round Jillian Banks attempts a sweep single... Yael was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt. Jillian Banks is holding Yael Shelbia's left leg. She's got a tight grip and is trying to take Yael down... Crash! Yael loses balance and goes to the ground. She could be in trouble. Jillian Banks is in a side mount over Yael Shelbia. We're on the canvas as Jillian Banks tries to mount Yael Shelbia... Yael sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard. She takes control of the fight. Jillian Banks is in half guard over Yael. Jillian Banks is pushing on Yael Shelbia's leg as she tries to move to full mount. Yael rolls on the canvas and she's now on half guard over Jillian. Nice reversal. Yael Shelbia is in half guard over Jillian. Hang on a second folks, it looks like Yael Shelbia is trying to inflict a crotch claw on Jillian Banks. Jillian manages to push aside Yael's hand. It looks like her privates have escaped being clawed. For now. Yael Shelbia is in half guard over Jillian. Yael Shelbia is trying to pass Jillian Banks's guard... Yael passes momentarily, but Jillian sees an opening and traps her in full guard. Yael Shelbia is in open guard over Jillian. Jillian Banks launches a few weak punches. Yael blocks them effectively. Jillian needs to get more steam behind those hits. Yael is trying to counter now... Yael Shelbia tries to move to full mount... Yael's ground game isn't good enough to provide her any advantage. Yael Shelbia is in open guard over Jillian. Yael Shelbia tries to move to full mount... Yael's ground game isn't good enough to provide her any advantage. Yael misses a step and Jillian sees an opportunity to counter her... Jillian Banks is trying to close her guard around Yael Shelbia. "Uhhh Yael...ughh...get off me..." Yael defends herself well and stops Jillian. "No fucking way, Jillian...(grunt)" Eva Habermann has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters, "Come on ladies. This is a fight not a slumber party!" Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans at the Sagano Bamboo Forest (Kyoto, Japan) are cheering for the girls. Jillian Banks decides to launch some tentative punches... Yael launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Jillian with a stiff cross! Solid exchange! Yael Shelbia fakes a move and launches a kick right towards Jillian Banks's chest! Jillian blocks that and pushes her opponent. The look in Jillian's eyes is pure poison! Poorly executed technique from Yael. Jillian looks to counter... Jillian Banks tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo. Those punches are landing on Yael's face. She can feel them, for sure. There's a vicious laceration on Yael's Mouth. It looks as if it's hurt her. I doubt she can continue. Jillian Banks launches a couple of jabs and then a big hook! Yael blocks the jabs, but the last punch hits hard on her cheek! She wobbles...she stumbles...and then falls to the mat! Jillian is standing while Yael is on the ground on her back. Jillian Banks looks down at Yael Shelbia, she has a nasty look in her eyes...Oh my! Jillian raises her foot and stomps towards Yael's crotch! Yael rolls away...just in time as Jillian's foot stamps down on the canvas. That was a narrow escape! Jillian is standing while Yael is on the ground on her back. Jillian Banks steps back and allows Yael to get back to her feet. Yael Shelbia keeps her eyes locked on Jillian as she steadies herself. Time for Yael to get upright again. She's breathing heavily, her perfectly lovely breasts heaving as she readies herself. The referee has to get between the two fighters to separate them as the buzzer sounds. Eva Habermann better be careful or she may get in the way of a punch or kick! Close round. It could go to either fighter. ========================================= Round 2 ========================================= Jillian Banks is showing excellent timing. She blasts Yael Shelbia with a right hand. Yael steps backwards and the punch goes wide. Jillian Banks's one of those women capable of pounding you into oblivion! She can beat the clothes right off you and pound on your tits until they're black and blue. Jillian Banks moves forward and launches a high kick! Yael ducks under the kick, the attack just brushing through her curly dark hair. Lucky escape! Yael Shelbia launches a body shot. Jillian dodges and catches her with a hard cross. Smashing stuff, the crowd love it! Jillian has a high cardio and that helps her give these great performances. All that fitness training is paying off. Jillian Banks fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Yael didn't see that coming and has been put on the ground! A very hard blow to Yael Shelbia's mid-section. That hit her with full force and has winded her. She seems hurt, I can see her eyes watering. Yes, she's on the verge of crying. The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round Jillian Banks is in open guard over Yael. Yael Shelbia is on the ground on top of Jillian Banks. She has her fingers all over Jillian's face. Jillian shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground. The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round Jillian Banks is in open guard over Yael. Yael Shelbia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Eva Habermann is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Jillian Banks could be in trouble here as Yael Shelbia's trying to close her guard around her. Jillian uses her strength and skill to stop Yael. Jillian Banks is in open guard over Yael. Yael Shelbia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Eva Habermann is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Jillian Banks tries to improve her position. Yael adjusts and closes her guard. Jillian gets sloppy and Yael Shelbia tries to take advantage... Yael Shelbia is trying to close her guard around Jillian Banks. "Uhhh Jillian...ughh...get off me..." Jillian defends herself well and stops Yael. "No fucking way, Yael...(grunt)" Jillian Banks is in open guard over Yael. Yael Shelbia's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Jillian Banks smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Yael Shelbia is trying to close her guard around Jillian Banks. "Uhhh Jillian...ughh...get off me..." Jillian defends herself well and stops Yael. "No fucking way, Yael...(grunt)" Jillian Banks is in open guard over Yael. Yael Shelbia tries to close her guard around Jillian Banks. Yael's not able to do it, there's a definite look of worry on her face. The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round Jillian Banks is in open guard over Yael. Yael Shelbia's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Jillian Banks smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Jillian Banks pushes Yael Shelbia against the fence and then tries to improve her position. Jillian jumps and tries to free her leg! Yael doesn't allow this but Jillian is able to get half guard here. Jillian Banks is in half guard over Yael. Jillian Banks throws a few fake punches as she tries to escape! Yael can't stop Jillian's ground skills...and Jillian moves to side mount! Jillian Banks is in a side mount over Yael Shelbia. Yael Shelbia's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Jillian Banks smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Jillian Banks looks to pass to mount... Jillian slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! This is a tough spot for Yael. The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round Jillian Banks is in full mount position over Yael Shelbia. Jillian Banks tries to keep her position. That look in her eye, I think she wants to begin a good pounding session... Yael struggles and pushes her opponent. She's starting to look a bit anxious. Yael is trying to counter now... Yael Shelbia launches a few weak punches. Jillian blocks them effectively. Yael needs to get more steam behind those hits. Eva Habermann stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans at the Sagano Bamboo Forest (Kyoto, Japan) are cheering for the girls. The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round What a terribly one sided match...Yael wasn't ready to fight a fighter of Jillian's caliber. Yael Shelbia tries a high kick! High risk move! Jillian blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match. Jillian Banks steps forward and fires a high kick! That's an insane high kick, I can't believe that landed! Yael will be seeing stars! Yael Shelbia avoids a dangerous strike from Jillian Banks... Yael fends her off with feel-out punches. Jillian tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Lightning fast low kick from Jillian Banks! She can really move when she wants to. Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts! Yes, Yael's in some pain now. Yael Shelbia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Eva Habermann is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Yael Shelbia moves aside and launches a furious low kick! Jillian checks the kick. The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round Yael Shelbia is a bloody mess! Jillian Banks has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Yael is even thinking of fighting on. Yael Shelbia is holding Jillian Banks's left leg. She's got a tight grip and is trying to take Jillian down... Crash! Jillian loses balance and goes to the ground. She could be in trouble. Yael Shelbia is in a side mount over Jillian Banks. Yael Shelbia tries to move to full mount! Jillian won't allow her to take this position easily. She works hard to prevent being taken. Yael gets sloppy and Jillian Banks tries to take advantage... Jillian Banks launches a few weak punches. Yael blocks them effectively. Jillian needs to get more steam behind those hits. Yael Shelbia is in a side mount over Jillian Banks. The two fighters are on the canvas. The crowd watches as Yael Shelbia looks to mount Jillian Banks... Yael slides her knee across and gets to mount. Yael Shelbia is in full mount position over Jillian Banks. Yael Shelbia's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Jillian Banks smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Jillian Banks tries to roll on the ground. She makes a reversal! Jillian Banks is in closed guard over Yael. Jillian Banks is playing with Yael Shelbia. I don't know if it's because of Yael's lack of fighting spirit or just lack of skill. Yael Shelbia is moving on the ground...it looks like she may have something in evil mind here... Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally? What an evil move by Yael! Is she blind? Eva Habermann didn't see that foul. Jillian Banks is in closed guard over Yael. Yael Shelbia is a bloody mess! Jillian Banks has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Yael is even thinking of fighting on. Jillian Banks tries to escape from the closed guard. Jillian cannot gain any advantage on the ground. Poorly executed technique from Jillian. Yael looks to counter... Yael Shelbia slides her beautiful legs high around Jillian Banks's neck and tries to apply a triangle. Jillian cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount! The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round Jillian Banks is in a side mount over Yael Shelbia. Yael Shelbia attempts to trap Jillian Banks in her guard. Jillian keeps control and remains in side mount. Jillian Banks is in a side mount over Yael Shelbia. Jillian Banks is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Yael Shelbia's ribs and breasts. Yael blocks Jillian's moves and tries to reverse the situation. Poorly executed technique from Jillian. Yael looks to counter... The Amped fans are cheering Yael on as she tries to get back to her feet... Oh my! Yael isn't going anywhere! That's a nasty shove from Jillian to keep her on the ground. Eva Habermann stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both women get to their feet and catch their collective breath. Yael is wiping the sweat from her eyes as Jillian runs her fingers through her long dark hair. Jillian Banks grabs Yael by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground! The fighters are struggling...Yael is going to get free...No! Great takedown by Jillian! That's strength and skill. Jillian Banks is in open guard over Yael. Yael Shelbia is trying to close her guard around Jillian Banks. "Uhhh Jillian...ughh...get off me..." Jillian defends herself well and stops Yael. "No fucking way, Yael...(grunt)" The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round Jillian Banks is in open guard over Yael. Yael Shelbia tries to close her guard around Jillian Banks. Yael succeeds. That's very nice work. Jillian Banks is in closed guard over Yael. Yael Shelbia launches a few weak punches. Jillian blocks them effectively. Yael needs to get more steam behind those hits. Yael gets sloppy and Jillian Banks tries to take advantage... Jillian Banks tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard. Yael leans in and grabs Jillian's arms as she brings her to the ground again. Jillian Banks is in closed guard over Yael. Jillian Banks is in closed guard, as Yael Shelbia tries to roll on the ground. Nice reversal! Yael's now in full mount over Jillian. Yael Shelbia is in full mount position over Jillian Banks. Yael Shelbia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Eva Habermann is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Yael Shelbia tries to launch a few punches at Jillian Banks. Some hits are landing, but to little effect. A lot of them are being soaked up by Jillian's defense. Yael Shelbia is in full mount position over Jillian Banks. Yael Shelbia's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her curly dark hair. Jillian Banks tries to escape from the full mount... Jillian struggles and pushes her opponent. She's starting to look a bit anxious, but at least she is putting up a fight. Jillian is trying to counter now... Deep breaths from Jillian Banks who tries a hammer punch to Yael Shelbia's chest. Yael blocks those punches. Eva Habermann tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over. That was an even round for the most part. Too close to call. ========================================= Round 3 ========================================= Yael Shelbia's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her curly dark hair. Yael Shelbia paws at Jillian Banks. Jillian swings ineffectively and backs away. Yael is trying to counter now... Yael Shelbia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut. Crack! It lands on Jillian's chin. What a bell ringer! Jillian Banks throws an uppercut. Yael slips way from it. Nicely avoided. Jillian Banks looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Yael Shelbia's punches. Jillian is on the receiving end of a great combo by Yael. Jillian Banks found an opening in the defense of Yael Shelbia, she's launching a big hook! Yael steps backwards and avoids that hook! Yael tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Middle kick from Yael Shelbia. The kick just misses Jillian's breasts. She'll be thanking her lucky stars that missed... Jillian Banks launches a furious low kick! This fighter's legs are amazing to watch! Yael blocks, showing some great skill. Jillian Banks launches a flurry of punches... Yael slips out of danger. Jillian must concentrate if she wants to score some hits. Yael tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Yael Shelbia launches a flurry of punches... She only manages to land glancing blows. Jillian Banks fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut. Yael blocks that. She made that look easy. Never underestimate this girls survival instinct. Jillian has a high cardio and that helps her give these great performances. All that fitness training is paying off. Jillian Banks tries to grapple. She puts Yael in a double underhook! Yael Shelbia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Jillian Banks is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position. We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Jillian Banks grapples with Yael Shelbia and tries an outer leg sweep. Sweet takedown. Jillian's in side mount over Yael. Jillian Banks is in a side mount over Yael Shelbia. Yael Shelbia tries to show some of her ground skills. Jillian uses her strength to keep Yael at a disadvantage. That's a nice show of power. Yael clumsily fails here and it's time for Jillian to fight back... Jillian Banks throws a flurry of punches at Yael Shelbia... Yael's defending herself well. She's pushing away Jillian's fists and none of those hits connected. Jillian Banks is in a side mount over Yael Shelbia. Yael Shelbia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Eva Habermann is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Yael Shelbia has a shot at trapping Jillian Banks in her guard. Jillian keeps control and remains in side mount. Jillian Banks is in a side mount over Yael Shelbia. Yael Shelbia has a shot at trapping Jillian Banks in her guard. Jillian keeps control and remains in side mount. Jillian Banks is in a side mount over Yael Shelbia. Pitty-pat punches from Jillian Banks. Yael doesn't flinch. She can take that sort of crap all day. Jillian Banks is in a side mount over Yael Shelbia. Jillian Banks looks to pass to mount... Jillian slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! This is a tough spot for Yael. Jillian Banks is in full mount position over Yael Shelbia. Yael Shelbia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount! Jillian doesn't want to lose her advantageous position and she struggles to maintain the full mount. Jillian tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Jillian Banks sits high on Yael Shelbia's chest. Her body weight crushing Yael's boobs as she pulls her leg underneath Yael's head. This is a triangle attempt! Yael tries to roll out. She's too quick for Jillian and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Jillian and it cost her top position. Eva Habermann stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both women get to their feet and catch their collective breath. Jillian is wiping the sweat from her eyes as Yael runs her fingers through her curly dark hair. The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round Yael Shelbia launches a body shot. Jillian dodges and catches her with a hard cross. Smashing stuff, the crowd love it! Oh no! Yael will not be in the People Magazine Best Looking list now! Her Right eye has taken some brutal punishment. Yael Shelbia is not showing great technique with that low kick... It only just finds Jillian's thigh. Oh no! It appears that there is an injury to Jillian's leg. It looks like she's hyper-extended it. The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round Yael Shelbia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown... Got her! Jillian is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground. The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round Yael Shelbia is in open guard over Jillian. Yael Shelbia could be in trouble here as Jillian Banks's trying to close her guard around her. Success for Jillian! Nicely done, hopefully she can take some advantage here. The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round Yael Shelbia is in closed guard over Jillian. Yael Shelbia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Eva Habermann is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Yael's taking this opportunity to rest. The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round Yael Shelbia is in closed guard over Jillian. Yael Shelbia's looking to pass Jillian Banks's guard... Jillian Banks has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked. Yael Shelbia is in closed guard over Jillian. Yael Shelbia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Eva Habermann is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Yael Shelbia is in closed guard, as Jillian Banks tries to roll on the ground. Nice reversal! Jillian's now in full mount over Yael. Jillian Banks is in full mount position over Yael Shelbia. Yael Shelbia's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her curly dark hair. Yael Shelbia tries to roll to her side and trap Jillian Banks in her guard... Jillian keeps good control and remains in full mount. Jillian Banks is in full mount position over Yael Shelbia. Yael is cooling the fight on the ground. The crowd doesn't like this. Jillian Banks is in full mount position over Yael Shelbia. Yael Shelbia's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Jillian Banks smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Yael Shelbia tries to roll to her side and trap Jillian Banks in her guard... Jillian keeps good control and remains in full mount. Referee Eva Habermann is gesturing for both fighters to get back to their feet. She has seen enough inactivity. Both women get to their feet and catch their collective breath. Jillian is wiping the sweat from her eyes as Yael runs her fingers through her curly dark hair. Yael Shelbia moves forward and tries a Superman punch! She's committing everything with this kind of attack. Jillian dodges that by just moving aside. Yael has created a big hole that Jillian could use now! Yael Shelbia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Eva Habermann is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Jillian Banks fakes a move and launches a kick right towards Yael Shelbia's chest! Yael blocks that and pushes her opponent. The look in Yael's eyes is pure poison! Yael Shelbia's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Jillian Banks smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. The two ladies exchange punches wildly. Yael connects with a few punches. Eva Habermann tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over. I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round. ========================================= Round 4 ========================================= Jillian has a high cardio and that helps her give these great performances. All that fitness training is paying off. Yael Shelbia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Eva Habermann is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Jillian Banks fakes a punch and launches herself over Yael Shelbia. Yael's smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Jillian and pushes her away. Jillian Banks looks to close the range with Yael Shelbia and tries to grapple... Oh baby, that's a nice move. Jillian shoves herself over her opponent and secures a single collar tie. Yael Shelbia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Jillian Banks is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position. The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round The fighters are clinching. This is as close together as their bodies can get. Jillian Banks fakes a punch to Yael Shelbia breasts and then tries to trip her. That trip was successful, Yael loses balance and goes to the ground. Jillian Banks is in closed guard over Yael. Jillian Banks tries to better her position on the ground... Yael holds Jillian's head against her chin in the closed guard. Jillian misses a step and Yael sees an opportunity to counter her... Submission attempt here from Yael Shelbia. She has her opponent where she wants her and is trying to lock in a bodyscissor. If this works then Jillian Banks is in serious trouble. Jillian's attempting to separate her attacker's legs at her ankles, she's trying to neutralize the bodyscissor. Success! Now that kids is how you escape a serious submission move. Jillian Banks is in closed guard over Yael. Jillian Banks struggles on the ground and tries to break Yael Shelbia's guard... Jillian's in Yael's open guard now. Nice work from Jillian. Jillian Banks is in open guard over Yael. Jillian Banks tries to pass to half guard... Yael can't prevent her Jillian from passing. Jillian now looks to work from half guard. Jillian Banks is in half guard over Yael. Yael Shelbia is a bloody mess! Jillian Banks has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Yael is even thinking of fighting on. Yael breathes deeply while on the ground. She's gulping down huge mouthfuls of oxygen. Jillian Banks is in half guard over Yael. Yael Shelbia's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her curly dark hair. Yael breathes deeply while on the ground. She's gulping down huge mouthfuls of oxygen. Jillian Banks is in half guard over Yael. Yael Shelbia tries to close the guard. Nothing happened from this effort. Jillian is trying to counter now... Jillian Banks is pushing on Yael Shelbia's leg as she tries to move to full mount. Yael rolls on the canvas and she's now on half guard over Jillian. Nice reversal. "Get up, girls. The crowd want some action." Eva Habermann is calling for both fighters to regain their feet and continue, the crowd are happy with that decision. Both women get to their feet and catch their collective breath. Jillian is wiping the sweat from her eyes as Yael runs her fingers through her curly dark hair. The two ladies exchange punches wildly. Jillian connects with a few punches. Yael Shelbia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Eva Habermann is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Here comes a punch to the guts from Jillian Banks. Yael Shelbia looks to defend... Yael's eyes just opened wide as Jillian has deliberately gone for a crotch claw. Her hand is between Yael's thighs and she's digging her fingers in. What a dirty tactic! Is she blind? Eva Habermann didn't see that foul. The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round Solid jabs from Yael Shelbia. Jillian defends, keeping herself safe from that attack. Yael Shelbia shoots for a double leg takedown! She hits it! Jillian is taken off her feet...oh! but she manages to pull Yael into her guard. Yael Shelbia is in closed guard over Jillian. Yael Shelbia is in closed guard, as Jillian Banks tries to roll on the ground. Yael uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. Yael tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Yael Shelbia positions herself and launches a barrage of punches. Jillian covers herself well. Protecting herself against Yael. Yael Shelbia is in closed guard over Jillian. You can see Yael Shelbia's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her curly dark hair. Yael has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. Yael Shelbia tries to escape from the closed guard. Yael succeeds and she's now in open guard. She takes a second to breathe, her chest rising and falling. That was hard work for Yael. Yael Shelbia is in open guard over Jillian. Yael Shelbia tries to jump to side mount. Jillian jumps up and shows her wrestling skills as she positions herself and continues the fight in side control. Jillian Banks is in closed guard over Yael. Hang on a second folks, it looks like Jillian Banks is trying to inflict a crotch claw on Yael Shelbia. Is the referee blind? Come on! That move isn't legal! Jillian has her hand between Yael's thighs and is grinning as she digs her fingers in. Is she blind? Eva Habermann didn't see that foul. Jillian Banks is in closed guard over Yael. Jillian Banks is in closed guard, as Yael Shelbia tries to roll on the ground. Nice reversal! Yael's now in full mount over Jillian. The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round Yael Shelbia is in full mount position over Jillian Banks. Jillian Banks tries to roll on the ground. Yael knows how to keep her advantage on the ground. Yael Shelbia is in full mount position over Jillian Banks. 3:26 Round 4 and Yael's still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight. I just love watching her compete. Yael Shelbia launches a few punches at Jillian Banks. Those are terrible punches. Yael needs to improve her position on top of Jillian if she wants to cause some damage. Yael Shelbia is in full mount position over Jillian Banks. Yael Shelbia is on the ground on top of Jillian Banks. She has her fingers all over Jillian's face. Jillian shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground. Yael Shelbia is in full mount position over Jillian Banks. Jillian Banks tries to roll on the ground. Yael knows how to keep her advantage on the ground. Yael Shelbia is in full mount position over Jillian Banks. Yael Shelbia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Eva Habermann is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Yael Shelbia flex's her hand and grabs Jillian Banks's stomach. Unusual attack here. She's going for a stomach claw. "Get your hands off me! You filthy animal!" Jillian rejects Yael's stomach clawing attempt. Looks to me like she dodged a bullet there. Jillian tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Jillian Banks tries to roll on the ground. Yael knows how to keep her advantage on the ground. Yael Shelbia is in full mount position over Jillian Banks. Jillian Banks tries to roll to her side and trap Yael Shelbia in her guard... Yael keeps good control and remains in full mount. Yael Shelbia is in full mount position over Jillian Banks. Jillian Banks tries to roll to her side and trap Yael Shelbia in her guard... Jillian gets her hips out and gets to full guard. She's showing a lot of skill there. Eva Habermann stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters want to continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision. Jillian and Yael glare at each other as they prepare to continue the fight. Yael Shelbia looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jillian Banks's punches. Both fighters are wildly hitting the air! Yael Shelbia tries some clinching in order to control the fight. Jillian moves backwards and circles around Yael to avoid the clinch. Yael clumsily fails here and it's time for Jillian to fight back... Jillian Banks looks to close the range with Yael Shelbia and tries to grapple... Oh baby, that's a nice move. Jillian shoves herself over her opponent and secures a single collar tie. We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Yael Shelbia and Jillian Banks are cliched up against the cage. Yael steps for a throw... Jillian stays on her feet. Good balance being shown here and the crowd know it. The referee has to get between the two fighters to separate them as the buzzer sounds. Eva Habermann better be careful or she may get in the way of a punch or kick! That was a close round. Both girls displayed similar skill levels. ========================================= Round 5 ========================================= Jillian Banks wants to take the advantage of this fight and she tries to clinch with Yael Shelbia. Jillian moves forward and holds Yael, their breasts pressing against each other. Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Yael Shelbia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Eva Habermann is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Yael Shelbia pushes Jillian Banks against the fence and launches a few sick punches. A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Jillian's chin! Her legs are wobbling! It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Jillian Banks pushes her opponent down and launches a heavy knee to her head in an unorthodox move... Wow! Big hit towards Yael's face! That might have knocked a tooth out! Jillian Banks fakes a punch and launches herself over Yael Shelbia. Great move by Jillian! She pushes Yael under a troublesome thai clinch. The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round Wow...can you imagine being between these two fighters? Both girls are really locked into this clinch. Yael Shelbia's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her curly dark hair. Jillian Banks tries a flying knee towards Yael Shelbia's chest! Yael blocks it and circles away. Poorly executed technique from Jillian. Yael looks to counter... Jillian Banks launches a body shot. Yael dodges and catches her with a hard cross. Smashing stuff, the crowd love it! Ohhh! Tremendous strikes from Yael Shelbia! Some big punches are landing! Jillian's being rocked here. It looks like she can handle this damage, though. Jillian Banks leans forwards and tries to grapple with Yael Shelbia. Jillian shows her clinching skills and grabs hold of Yael. The two women now clinching and looking very hot. The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Yael Shelbia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Eva Habermann is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Jillian Banks launches a knee! Yael blocks that knee. The whole crowd seemed to be holding their breath there. The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Jillian Banks grabs Yael Shelbia in a clinch and tries to knee her in the face! OMG! OMG! They land solidly! Good Strikes! It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Brutal punches to Jillian Banks's face while in the clinch! Yael Shelbia's fighting with all her force here. Jillian pushes Yael with all her might as she tries to keep the fight in striking range. Jillian screams at Yael, "Get the fuck away from me, you slut!" Yael Shelbia's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her curly dark hair. Yael Shelbia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut. Jillian blocks that. She made that look easy. Never underestimate this girls survival instinct. Jillian tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Jillian Banks fires a series of low kicks. My God! Jillian is punishing Yael's legs repeatedly! Those kicks are like lightning. An inside leg kick from Jillian Banks. The kick goes awry and Jillian almost loses her balance. She must be careful not to over commit on those kicks. The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round A right hand from Yael Shelbia... It misses its target. Yael misses a step and Jillian sees an opportunity to counter her... Jillian Banks tries a middle kick. Her leg shooting out... Yael blocks and steps away. Yael Shelbia's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Jillian Banks smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Yael Shelbia looks to close the range with Jillian Banks and tries to grapple... Oh baby, that's a nice move. Yael shoves herself over her opponent and secures a single collar tie. The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Yael Shelbia's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her curly dark hair. The two fighters are holding each other close. Both Jillian and Yael are taking a moment to slow things down. Yael Shelbia pushes away Jillian Banks, she's trying to keep the fight at striking range. Jillian Banks stumbles backwards and Yael Shelbia circles to get the center of the cage. The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round You can see Yael Shelbia's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her curly dark hair. Yael has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. Yael Shelbia grabs Jillian by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground! Jillian is wriggling around...Yael is unable to take her down. Yael Shelbia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown... Jillian jumps backwards and frees her leg. Smooth move! Yael gets sloppy and Jillian Banks tries to take advantage... Jillian Banks tries to take the action to her favorite field as she tries to grapple. Great move by Jillian as she pushes Yael forward with double underhooks. We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Yael Shelbia's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Jillian Banks smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Jillian Banks grapples with Yael Shelbia and tries an inner leg sweep. Yael falls hard on the mat with Jillian on top of her. Just the position a girl like Jillian likes to be in! BANG! That shot was right onto Yael Shelbia's perfectly lovely tits! It looks like she's hurt bad. There's tears in her eyes and she's trying to cover up her breasts with her arms. The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round Jillian Banks is in closed guard over Yael. Jillian Banks struggles on the ground and tries to break Yael Shelbia's guard... Jillian's in Yael's open guard now. Nice work from Jillian. Jillian Banks is in open guard over Yael. Jillian Banks tries to jump to side mount. Yael closes her guard around Jillian. Tight fighting! The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round Jillian Banks is in a side mount over Yael Shelbia. You can see Yael Shelbia's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her curly dark hair. Yael has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. Yael Shelbia has a shot at trapping Jillian Banks in her guard. Jillian keeps control and remains in side mount. Jillian Banks is in a side mount over Yael Shelbia. Yael Shelbia is a bloody mess! Jillian Banks has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Yael is even thinking of fighting on. Yael Shelbia has a shot at trapping Jillian Banks in her guard. Jillian keeps control and remains in side mount. The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round Jillian Banks is in a side mount over Yael Shelbia. Yael Shelbia's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Jillian Banks smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. We're on the canvas as Jillian Banks tries to mount Yael Shelbia... Yael sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard. She takes control of the fight. Jillian Banks is in half guard over Yael. Jillian Banks tries to pass Yael Shelbia's guard... Yes, Jillian manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount. Jillian Banks is in a side mount over Yael Shelbia. Yael Shelbia is a bloody mess! Jillian Banks has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Yael is even thinking of fighting on. On the mat here as Jillian Banks prepares to mount Yael Shelbia... Yael takes advantage of Jillian's over commitment and traps her in full guard. Jillian Banks is in open guard over Yael. Jillian Banks could be in trouble here as Yael Shelbia's trying to close her guard around her. Jillian uses her strength and skill to stop Yael. Jillian Banks is in open guard over Yael. Yael Shelbia is trying to close her guard around Jillian Banks. "Uhhh Jillian...ughh...get off me..." Jillian defends herself well and stops Yael. "No fucking way, Yael...(grunt)" Jillian Banks is in open guard over Yael. You can see Yael Shelbia's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her curly dark hair. Yael has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. Yael Shelbia is trying to close her guard around Jillian Banks. "Uhhh Jillian...ughh...get off me..." Jillian defends herself well and stops Yael. "No fucking way, Yael...(grunt)" Eva Habermann has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters, "Come on ladies. This is a fight not a slumber party!" Both fighters want to continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision. Jillian and Yael glare at each other as they prepare to continue the fight. Eva Habermann separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters are yelling abuse and gesturing to each other as the head to their corners. The next round is going to be hot! I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round. Judge: Yael Shelbia 9 9 9 9 9: 45 Judge: Jillian Banks 10 10 10 10 10: 50 Judge: Yael Shelbia 9 10 9 9 10: 47 Judge: Jillian Banks 10 9 10 10 9: 48 Judge: Yael Shelbia 9 10 10 10 9: 48 Judge: Jillian Banks 10 9 9 9 10: 47 It's a win for the American fighter, Jillian Banks. At 5:00 Round 5, the win coming via Split decision. Statistics: Yael Shelbia Punches 17/39 (44%) Kicks 1/13 (8%) Clinch strikes 3/12 (25%) Takedowns 3/5 (60%) GnP strikes 4/19 (21%) Submissions 2/2 (100%) Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%) Damage caused 520,5 Clinch Damage 212,5 Ground Damage 51 Time on the ground 685 s Statistics: Jillian Banks Punches 24/50 (48%) Kicks 6/15 (40%) Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%) Takedowns 4/5 (80%) GnP strikes 0/17 (0%) Submissions 1/1 (100%) Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%) Damage caused 1322,38 Clinch Damage 119,25 Ground Damage 1 Time on the ground 665 s Yael Shelbia loses -12,53 ranking points after the fight. Jillian Banks wins 19,04 ranking points after the fight. A dominating performance by Yael who took her best game against Jillian. I have no doubt Yael will be gracing the cover of Total Knock Out in the near future. (318 points) People at Sagano Bamboo Forest (Kyoto, Japan) will not regret paying for this ticket. Jillian's awesome performance was worth the money. (459 points) I only can thank Jillian and Yael for an unforgettable fight! In fact, I would get down on my knees and kiss their feet for putting on such a great show. I fucking love my job!