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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bach Js (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
19 - 18 - 1 |
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270 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Isaiah Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bach Js!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Js defending well as Fowler loads up on a big left hand.
Fowler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fowler throws the left hand but Js avoids the punch easily.
Fowler lands a head kick!
Fowler throws a combination that misses
enabling Js to counter with a crisp jab.
Js throws a shot from downtown. Fowler moves away and avoids it.
Fowler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Js misses the shot to the body.
Fowler drops his hands momentarily and Js takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Js misses with an uppercut.
Fowler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fowler throws a series of punches but Js moves out of range.
Js misses with a two punch combination.
Js takes one to the side of the head.
Fowler staying out of range there.
Fowler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Js moves away.
Js drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fowler throws out a loose jab but Js uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fowler throws a series of punches but Js avoids them all with ease.
Fowler throws out a loose jab but Js uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Js scores with a shot to the body.
Fowler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Js.
A telegraphed right hand from Fowler misses the target.
Fowler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Js circles away quickly and effectively.
Js avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Js tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fowler swivels and escapes.
Js avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fowler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fowler throws a lazy right hand but Js sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fowler throws a nice looking combination but Js bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Js has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fowler.
Js throws a body punch but Fowler moves out of range.
Fowler thumps Js with a low kick.
Fowler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Fowler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Js.
Js connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fowler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Js eats them both and turns towards Fowler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Isaiah Fowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Js.
Js misses with a wild body shot.
Fowler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Js misses with the combination.
Fowler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Js has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fowler connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Fowler finds it's way through Js's defenses.
Fowler throws a nice looking combination but Js bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fowler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fowler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fowler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Js to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fowler wants to sweep here but Js controlling him for the moment.
Fowler is controlling Js's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fowler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Js is one step ahead there.
Js postures up.
Js pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fowler is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Isaiah Fowler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Js. Those never looked like landing.
Fowler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fowler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Js.
Fowler avoids the body shot from Js.
Js thows a left - swing and a miss!
Js jabs at Fowler's body.
Fowler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fowler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Js digs a good body shot into Fowler's ribs.
Js looks to land a combination. Fowler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fowler misses with a series of wild punches.
Js takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Fowler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Js counters with a right hand to the body.
Fowler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Js counters with a left to the body.
Js connects with a looping right hand.
Fowler missing with a left hand there. Js was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Js looks to score with a jab to the body but Fowler is just out of range.
Js misses with a hook. Fowler ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fowler throws a chopping leg kick but Js manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Js scores with a shot to the body.
Fowler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Js slips a jab and a cross from Fowler.
Fowler tries to close the distance and clinch but Js swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Isaiah Fowler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Js connects with the punch.
Fowler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fowler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Js does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Fowler.
Js misses with a takedown
and Fowler counters with a good low kick that Js was not able to check.
Fowler misses with a combination
and Js counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fowler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Js is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fowler rather than just go for the knockout.
Fowler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Js.
Fowler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fowler.
Nice straight punches there by Fowler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fowler.
Js scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fowler doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fowler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Js's head.
Fowler just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fowler looks to land a combination but Js avoids it well.
Fowler looks to land a combination but Js avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler thuds a left hand into Js's body.
Js misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Fowler. No joy for Js on that attempt.
Fowler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Js's head.
Fowler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Js.
Isaiah Fowler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bach Js.
Fowler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Isaiah Fowler is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Fowler.
Fowler cracks Js with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fowler misses with a low kick.
Isaiah Fowler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Js just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Js.
Js scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fowler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Js counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fowler won't be happy with that.
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!
Fowler parries the strikes from Js easily there. Js is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fowler to escape.
Fowler is not content to let Js control the position.
Fowler is trying to get back to half guard.
Js throws an elbow but Fowler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fowler tries to buck Js off but Js is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fowler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Js off and has taken his back!
Js breaks Fowler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Js stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fowler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fowler controls Js momentarily but Js frees himself.
Fowler keeping moving, preventing Js from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is adopting a defensive guard.
Js throwing strikes from guard but Fowler blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fowler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Js misses with a hook. Fowler ducked under it nicely.
Fowler just misses with a punch to the body.
Fowler slips a jab from Js.
Js closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Js lands in his opponent's guard.
Fowler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Js's guard.
Js pulls Fowler in close to his closed guard and prevents Fowler from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler trying to control but Js is working from the bottom.
Fowler wants to pass the guard but Js is keeping the position.
Fowler throwing strikes but missing.
Js wants to get back to his feet but Fowler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fowler looking to sit in guard and control but Js gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Isaiah Fowler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Js misses.
Fowler pushes Js up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Fowler.
Js's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fowler throws a head punch that misses.
Js jumps guard but Fowler stands there with Js around his waist. Js gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Js jumps guard but Fowler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Fowler.
Fowler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fowler throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fowler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Js has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fowler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Isaiah Fowler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bach Js.
Js has Fowler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fowler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Js can't get the takedown.
Js takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Js's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fowler lands an elbow inside that Js shrugs off.
Fowler gets through Js's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Js is rocked!
Fowler gets through Js's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Js is still on wobbly legs! Can Fowler finish him?
Fowler unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Js! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fowler is unloading with more strikes now! Js drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Fowler!
Isaiah Fowler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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