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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassim Bregovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakawiwo Ole comes to the cage accompanied by Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World. Hassim Bregovic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hassim Bregovic!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamakawiwo Ole thows a body kick. Bregovic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bregovic avoids the head kick by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Bregovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kamakawiwo Ole manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole is not content to let Bregovic control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamakawiwo Ole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to keep Bregovic in close.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bregovic throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamakawiwo Ole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bregovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamakawiwo Ole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bregovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bregovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregovic being controlled here momentarily.
Kamakawiwo Ole has his foot on Bregovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bregovic works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamakawiwo Ole is on top in guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to control from the top but Bregovic keeps moving.
Kamakawiwo Ole stands up out of Bregovic's guard for a moment - Bregovic manages to land a nice upkick.
Kamakawiwo Ole postures up.
Bregovic wants to sweep here but Kamakawiwo Ole controlling him for the moment.
Kamakawiwo Ole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kamakawiwo Ole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamakawiwo Ole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bregovic keeping full guard, as Kamakawiwo Ole tries to pass.
Bregovic keeping moving, preventing Kamakawiwo Ole from controlling successfully.
Bregovic looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamakawiwo Ole prevents Bregovic from getting back to his feet.
Kamakawiwo Ole won't allow Bregovic to sweep him here.
Bregovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamakawiwo Ole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bregovic keeping moving, preventing Kamakawiwo Ole from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kamakawiwo Ole fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bregovic sprawls well initially but Kamakawiwo Ole persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kamakawiwo Ole prevents Bregovic from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bregovic is refusing to be controlled, as Kamakawiwo Ole sits in half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bregovic is just riding it out for now. Kamakawiwo Ole eventually gives up the hold.
Kamakawiwo Ole controlling the action here.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to work for a kimura but Bregovic is defending well.
Kamakawiwo Ole seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bregovic won't allow Kamakawiwo Ole to pass to mount.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to work for an arm triangle but Bregovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to work for an arm triangle but Bregovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bregovic tries to get to full guard but Kamakawiwo Ole has control of the leg.
Kamakawiwo Ole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bregovic trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kamakawiwo Ole manages to pass to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to take Bregovic's back but he can't do it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamakawiwo Ole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole dominated that 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.
Kamakawiwo Ole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bregovic. Bregovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a body shot
and Bregovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands with an overhand left.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to land a front kick but Bregovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bregovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to score with a jab to the body but Bregovic is just out of range.
Bregovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking to improve his position.
Bregovic wants to stand up but Kamakawiwo Ole is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregovic is keen to just control but Kamakawiwo Ole is a slippery customer.
Bregovic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kamakawiwo Ole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bregovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bregovic's back!
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a shot to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kamakawiwo Ole patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bregovic grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking to control Bregovic but Bregovic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bregovic is trying to remain composed but Kamakawiwo Ole is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
I really don't envy Bregovic right now.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kamakawiwo Ole. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bregovic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bregovic fending off the submission attempt from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole tightening his grip on Bregovic, looking for the choke.
Bregovic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kamakawiwo Ole is hanging on to Bregovic's back as he tries to escape.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Bregovic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kamakawiwo Ole's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bregovic tries to roll but Kamakawiwo Ole sticks to his back.
Bregovic showing good submission defense here.
Kamakawiwo Ole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bregovic can do to turn this around?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kamakawiwo Ole. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kamakawiwo Ole 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.
Bregovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bregovic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bregovic for a finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bregovic is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole punishes Bregovic with strikes from the back mount.
Kamakawiwo Ole has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kamakawiwo Ole working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Bregovic is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kamakawiwo Ole has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Bregovic taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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