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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juliusz Binkowski (ranked 1726 p4p, 2581 weight class) and Kyrie James (ranked 132 p4p, 176 weight class). Binkowski comes to the cage accompanied by WalkÄ™ Mamy we Krwi. James has chosen ALESTORM - Shipwrecked as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juliusz Binkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyrie James!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binkowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.
Binkowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Binkowski trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Binkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Binkowski is proving a slippery customer.
James told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binkowski trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Binkowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Binkowski controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binkowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing good reports from Binkowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Binkowski is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Binkowski to get the leverage.
James tries to roll over but Binkowski keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is looking to control Binkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
Binkowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James has a hand on Binkowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Binkowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binkowski lands a heavy elbow.
James tries to hold on but Binkowski postures up.
Binkowski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binkowski controlling the pace for now.
Binkowski looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
James blocking the ground and pound.
Binkowski looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binkowski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for James because Binkowski loaded up on that one.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James tries to lock up and control but Binkowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Binkowski throws some wild stikes that James manages to avoid easily.
James wants to hold on but Binkowski pushes him away.
Binkowski throwing strikes here but James is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Binkowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can James hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binkowski looking to finish with strikes here!
Binkowski has hold of James's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and James manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Binkowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juliusz Binkowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Binkowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Binkowski getting side control.
James gets full guard.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Binkowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Binkowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Binkowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binkowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James pulls Binkowski in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binkowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James keeping moving, preventing Binkowski from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Binkowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James trying to control the position.
Binkowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Binkowski wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Binkowski drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Binkowski off! Binkowski jumps back into James's guard.
Binkowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Binkowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James is trying to keep Binkowski in close.
Binkowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Binkowski wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binkowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Binkowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
James is trying to control Binkowski's posture but Binkowski avoids it.
Binkowski controls the position.
Juliusz Binkowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Binkowski is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Binkowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but James is surviving well by controlling Binkowski's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
James is looking to improve his position but Binkowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Binkowski is trying to control here but James has managed to regain half guard.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Binkowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is staying active underneath Binkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juliusz Binkowski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Binkowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James is trying to maintain the position but Binkowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Binkowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Binkowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
James is looking to control Binkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to get to full guard but Binkowski has control of the leg.
Binkowski controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binkowski slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Binkowski.
Binkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Binkowski misses with a head shot. James uses the momentum to regain guard.
Binkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Binkowski stacks James on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Binkowski!
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binkowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Binkowski wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Binkowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James missing with punches from the bottom.
Binkowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Binkowski wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Binkowski wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Binkowski thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
James trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Binkowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Binkowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Binkowski is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Binkowski postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyrie James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Binkowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juliusz Binkowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Binkowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juliusz Binkowski!
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hype
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