Evolvedfights | 24 12 06 Madison Sky Vs James Ban...

10-9 Ban Round 3 – Sky Pulls Away Knowing the fight was even, Sky turned up her pace. She abandoned pure kickboxing and added sharp elbows in the clinch, opening a gash on Ban’s right eyebrow. Ban, visibly fatigued from the wrestling expenditure, began dropping his hands. Sky landed a brutal liver kick at 2:15 that made Ban gasp; he retreated to the cage. Sky swarmed with punches, but Ban’s chin held. For the final minute, Sky picked him apart with 1-2 combinations, out-landing Ban 34 to 12 in significant strikes. Ban’s late takedown attempt was easily stuffed.

Date: December 6, 2024 Venue: The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California Attendance: 2,400 (sellout) Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass (Main Card), YouTube (Prelims) Main Card Result: Featherweight Bout (145 lbs) Madison Sky Defeats James Ban via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) In a clash of styles that headlined the final EvolvedFights card of 2024, Madison Sky (13-3, 5-1 EF) outworked a game but frustrated James Ban (10-4, 2-2 EF) over three rounds of tactical, high-paced striking. Round 1 – The Feeling-Out War Ban, known for his crisp boxing and counter-left hook, opened with a patient southpaw stance, circling away from Sky’s power hand. Sky, a taller kickboxer with a vicious teep and right high kick, used her length immediately. Ban landed the cleaner shots in the first two minutes—a sharp jab and a right hook to the body. However, Sky adjusted by targeting Ban’s lead leg with low kicks, slowing his pivots. With 90 seconds left, Sky landed a flush spinning backfist that wobbled Ban briefly. Ban survived to the bell, but Sky’s volume (23 sig. strikes vs. 17) stole the round. EvolvedFights 24 12 06 Madison Sky Vs James Ban...

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10-9 Sky Round 2 – Ban’s Best Moment Ban came out aggressive, pressing Sky to the fence. He found a home for his uppercut in the clinch, opening a small cut under Sky’s left eye. Midway through, Ban executed a beautiful duck-under takedown—rare for him—landing in half-guard. Sky showed improved defensive grappling, scrambling back to her feet within 40 seconds. Ban continued to land combinations (left hook to the body, overhand right), but Sky answered with a flying knee that glanced Ban’s temple. Close round, but Ban’s knockdown-equivalent sequence (takedown + ground control) edges it. 10-9 Ban Round 3 – Sky Pulls Away