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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bach Js (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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260 lbs
18 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bach Js!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Isaiah Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fowler misses with a shot to the body
and Js counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fowler's guard now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fowler keeping full guard, as Js tries to pass.
Fowler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Js connects with a couple of short punches.
Js looking to pass the guard.
Fowler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Js throwing strikes but missing.
Js with a flurry of punches that miss.
Js lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fowler looking to control but Js passes into half guard.
Fowler controlling the position for now.
Fowler is trying to get back to full guard.
Fowler wants to control but Js is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Js not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Js wants to take a breather but Fowler is having none of it.
Js wants to pass the guard but Fowler is defending well.
Fowler wants to get back to full guard.
Js trying to pass the guard but Fowler defending well.
Fowler is not content to let Js control the position.
Fowler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Js is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Js misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Fowler finds it's way through Js's defenses.
Donk. Fowler catches Js right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Fowler as he connects with a hook.
Fowler misses with a two punch combination.
Js steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fowler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Js gets the takedown into side control.
Fowler is trying to improve his position.
Js works to advance to full mount. Fowler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fowler is bucking up trying to escape but Js cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fowler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Fowler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Js lands a couple of good shots and Fowler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fowler prevents Js from getting a body triangle.
Js looking to break Fowler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fowler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Js will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Js working for the choke.
Fowler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Js off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fowler can't escape the position.
Js not allowing Fowler to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler can't escape the position.
Fowler covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Js is hanging on to Fowler's back as he tries to escape.
Js lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Js.
Fowler trying to control the hands but Js won't let him.
Fowler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fowler trying to control the action but Js just sinks the hooks in.
Js lands punches and elbows.
Will Js go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Js punishes Fowler with strikes from the back mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Js is persistently looking for the submission but Fowler is defending it well.
Js lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Js looking to break Fowler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fowler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Js will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fowler trying to control the hands but Js won't let him.
Js looking for the RNC.
Fowler trying to control but not successfully.
Fowler turns into Js and is now in his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fowler is in close to Js's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Js has his hands on Fowler's head, controlling the position.
Js manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fowler manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bach Js dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fowler throws a series of punches but Js avoids them all with ease.
Isaiah Fowler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fowler looks to score with a jab to the body but Js is just out of range.
Js bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fowler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fowler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fowler throws a good cross that connects.
Js shoots for a takedown but Fowler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Fowler.
Fowler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Js.
Fowler looks to land a combination but Js avoids it well.
Js drives through with a takedown into Fowler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fowler is trying to control the position but Js postures up.
Js loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Js works over Fowler with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler wants to sweep here but Js controlling him for the moment.
Fowler is trying to keep Js in close.
Fowler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fowler is trying to control the position but Js postures up.
Js scoring with punches to the head and body.
Js preventing the sweep.
Fowler has his foot on Js's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Js works his way back into a safe position though.
Js postures up in Fowler's guard and throws a big left but Fowler blocks it.
Fowler wants to sweep but no luck.
Js not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Js slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fowler being controlled for a moment.
Js scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Js tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Js tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fowler is trying to control Js's posture but Js avoids it.
Bach Js overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fowler is looking to regain half guard here but Js keeps moving and retains side control.
Js throws an elbow but Fowler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Js wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fowler, who protects the arm well.
Js 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.
Js wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fowler, who protects the arm well.
Fowler tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is trying to control Js's posture but Js avoids it.
Js advances to full mount.
Js avoids the attempt from Fowler to control.
Fowler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Js lands a couple of good shots and Fowler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Js misses with punches from the back.
Js lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Js is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fowler is defending well though. Js let's go of the attempt for now.
Fowler is trying to get back to his feet but Js has full control of the position and if anything, Fowler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler wants to escape the position.
Fowler covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Fowler is trying to break free.
Js missing with strikes from the back.
Js lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Js lands shots from the back.
Js is looking to control Fowler but Fowler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Js punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Fowler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Js punches Fowler on the ear.
Js throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Fowler!
Fowler controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bach Js dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fowler slips under a jab from Js.
Fowler misses with a series of wild punches.
Js waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fowler.
Fowler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Fowler does no damage.
Fowler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Isaiah Fowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Js swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Js is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fowler can do to turn this around?
Fowler stuffs the takedown.
Js walks into a straight right hand from Fowler.
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!
Js scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fowler loads up on a big right hand but Js slips the punch.
Fowler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fowler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fowler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fowler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Fowler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler misses with a combination
and Js counters with a takedown into side control.
Fowler taking a bit of punishment here - Js scoring with strikes.
Fowler can't do much from the bottom here.
Fowler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Js tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Js in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fowler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Js is chipping away with strikes.
Fowler is trying to work for a sweep but Js has mounted him!
Js dominating with strikes here.
Js tries to control but Fowler wriggling away.
Fowler working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Js unloading with bombs!
Fowler tries to hold on but Js pushes him away.
Js is working for a guillotine from mount but Fowler frees his head quite easily.
Js scoring with strikes but Fowler is staying in there.
BOOM! Js connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Js is landing with some decent strikes but Fowler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fowler is rocked!
Js looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fowler is still in real trouble! Can Js finish him?
Js postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Fowler badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Js around the waist but Js pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Js is the winner by TKO! Js jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bach Js!
Bach Js is the new heavyweight champion!
Bach Js looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm dedicating all those victories to the godfather of mma ! Royce!'.
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