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Event:
ENIGMA 238
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
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.#T1#
Binkowski trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
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.#TD#
Binkowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Binkowski controlling the action here. #T2##SUB#
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.#SUB#
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?#SUB#
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!#T3#
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!#T4#
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!
#SUB#
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!#R2##TD#
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. #T1#
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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
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.#T2#
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Binkowski wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #SUB#
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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Binkowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
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!#SUB#
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. #T4#
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!#R3##TD#
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.#T1#
Binkowski slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.#SUB2#
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. #T2#
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.
#SUB2#
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.#T3##SUB#
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.#SUB#
Binkowski wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
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.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
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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Event:
Conquest 17
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
James dives in and scores a takedown into Sharp's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James 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.
James trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Sharp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
James throwing strikes from guard but Sharp blocks nicely.
Sharp looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Sharp tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sharp is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James forces his way into half guard.
Sharp trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Sharp wants to get back to full guard.
Sharp is controlling James's position as best he can from this difficult position.
James tries to pass to full mount but Sharp defends it.
Sharp tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sharp wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Sharp is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Sharp scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James regains half guard.
James keeping control of the position.
Sharp throws a strike but James avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
James is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sharp throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to James's body to avoid the submission. James has instead reached around Sharp's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! James arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyrie James!
Kyrie James was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Conquest XVIII
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stewart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stewart finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head. #TD#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into Stewart's guard.
Stewart wants to control but James passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stewart defends it well.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Stewart trying to control here.
James perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stewart trying to control but James postures up.
Stewart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James controlling the pace. #SUB#
Stewart is trying to control James's posture. James takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Stewart! James is rotating here... this could be the end... Stewart is out! James has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kyrie James!
Kyrie James spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Conquest II
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
James throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Hernandez shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
James pushes Hernandez off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
James drops Hernandez with a beautiful combination! Hernandez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!
James throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Hernandez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Hernandez getting side control.
James manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernandez did well to prevent James getting side control.
Hernandez is controlling James's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
James content to control rather than advance.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hernandez defends it well.
James controlling the action here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James preventing the sweep.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James is looking to counter the offense by Hernandez and move into the clinch.
Kyrie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Hernandez.#T3#
Hernandez dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
James manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
James is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Hernandez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hernandez is in James's guard.
James has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hernandez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
James gets caught napping as Hernandez dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.#T4#
Hernandez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrie James dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from James enables Hernandez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. James manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown.
Hernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
Kyrie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Hernandez.#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.#CL#
James gets a clinch.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1##TD#
James has picked Hernandez up - he's going for a ride! James dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
James trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
James trying to control from Hernandez's half guard. Hernandez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hernandez is trying to keep James in close.
James wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
James sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hernandez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
James working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Hernandez looks to move to half guard but instead James has passed into mount! Damn!
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Hernandez is trying desperately to improve position.
James throwing strikes here but Hernandez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hernandez because James loaded up on that one.
James wants to control the pace but Hernandez is squirming around nicely.
Hernandez tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hernandez is looking to escape.
Hernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hernandez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrie James dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hernandez.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
James gets back to half guard.#ES#
James has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hernandez is on him like a limpet, forcing James back against the cage.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hernandez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. James is trying to keep an underhook but Hernandez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
James won't allow Hernandez to pass to mount.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernandez works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Hernandez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But James has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from James!
Hernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
James trying to control from Hernandez's half guard. Hernandez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hernandez has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hernandez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
James won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Hernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself. #SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez 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. #T4#
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Hernandez looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Joey Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyrie James.
Well James 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyrie James! |
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Event:
Conquest I
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Fowler throws a front kick that sends James stumbling back into the cage.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fowler swivels and escapes.
James tries to clinch up but Fowler circles away and keeps his distance.
Fowler lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Fowler lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James shoots in for a takedown but Fowler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fowler lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
Fowler lands a head kick!
James looks winded!
James shoots for a takedown but Fowler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Willie Fowler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrie James.#CL#
Fowler clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fowler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Fowler has double underhooks.
James taking a breather. #T1#
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fowler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fowler lands with a short shot to the head.
Fowler has James pressed against the cage.
Fowler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fowler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fowler lands a left hand.
Fowler effectively controlling the action here.
Fowler gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Fowler.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fowler.
Fowler misses with some punches.
#T2#
Fowler misses with the head strike.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fowler prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Fowler tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Fowler back against the cage.
Fowler misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fowler working aggressively here.
James prevents a body shot from Fowler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fowler misses with a punch on the inside.
Fowler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fowler stalls.
James blocks a body shot from Fowler.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Fowler gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
James is trying to drag Fowler to the mat but Fowler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Fowler tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Fowler misses with the head strike.
Fowler controlling the action here for a moment.
Fowler lands a body shot.
Fowler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
A head punch on the inside from Fowler fails to land.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Fowler.
Fowler tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fowler lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Fowler throws a head punch that misses.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fowler tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fowler scores with a shoulder strike.
Fowler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fowler has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fowler gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
James blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Fowler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fowler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fowler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Crunch! Fowler slams his shin into James's torso.
Kyrie James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Fowler, which made it look bad.
Fowler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fowler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fowler with the inside leg kick.
Fowler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#James is rocked!
Whack! Fowler lands a heavy head kick that drops James. The ref tackles Fowler to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because James was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Willie Fowler! |
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