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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassim Bregovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hassim Bregovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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158 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hassim Bregovic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bregovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like James Bain has been cut.
Bregovic moves into the clinch.
Bain has picked Bregovic up - he's going for a ride! Bain dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bain is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bregovic reverses the position - he's now on top in Bain's guard.
Bain can't keep his opponent in guard - Bregovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bregovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bregovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bregovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bregovic stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bain throws a poor cross that misses
and Bregovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bregovic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bregovic.
A low kick from Bain misses
and Bregovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bain's knee momentarily.
Bregovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bregovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bregovic tries for a takedown but Bain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James Bain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hassim Bregovic.
Bregovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bregovic stuffs the takedown.
Bain wants to clinch.
Bregovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bain shoots in looking for a takedown. Bregovic tries to sprawl out of it but Bain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bregovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bregovic has his takedown stuffed
and Bain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bregovic won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bregovic holds on to Bain's head and controls the position momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bregovic gets back to half guard.
Bregovic is staying active underneath Bain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bregovic is doing well to control the position and prevent Bain from advancing to side control.
Bain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bain trying to control the action but Bregovic is working from the bottom.
Bregovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bregovic is not content to let Bain control the position.
Bregovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bregovic wants to control but Bain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bain trying to control from half guard but Bregovic is working away.
Bain throwing shots but Bregovic is blocking nicely.
Bregovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bregovic has control of Bain's left arm, preventing Bain from doing any damage.
Bregovic is trying to control the position but Bain postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hassim Bregovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bregovic goes for a double leg but Bain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bain continues to drive forward.
Bain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bregovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassim Bregovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Bain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bain dodges the punch combination from Bregovic.
Bregovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bain pinned against the cage. Bain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bregovic gets caught flat footed, as Bain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bregovic is controlling Bain's posture.
Bregovic is trying to control the position but Bain postures up.
Bain advances position into side control!
Bain scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregovic regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bain's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bain working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bregovic's thigh. Bregovic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bregovic keeping moving, preventing Bain from controlling successfully.
Bregovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bregovic has control of Bain's left arm, preventing Bain from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bain is looking to pass into half guard but Bregovic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bregovic is in guard.
Bain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bregovic is one step ahead there.
Bregovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bain tries to get out of the position.
Bain working a defensive guard here.
Bregovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hassim Bregovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bregovic closes the distance and clinches up with Bain, looking for a takedown. Bregovic pushes Bain against the cage but Bain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bregovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James Bain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hassim Bregovic.
Bregovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bain darts in and clinches Bregovic up against the cage.
Bregovic decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bregovic is looking to stand up but Bain isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bregovic trying to keep a closed guard but Bain is proving a slippery customer.
Bain trying to control the position from guard on top but Bregovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bain looking to pass the guard.
Bregovic has control of Bain's left arm, preventing Bain from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hassim Bregovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bregovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Bregovic scores with a shot to the side of Bain's head.
Bregovic lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bregovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bregovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bain avoids it really well and circles away.
Bain circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 James Bain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Bain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
No luck for Bain with that takedown attempt.
Bain shoots for a takedown but Bregovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bregovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bregovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left and a right from Bregovic both land. Nice combination.
Bain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bain throws an overhand right that lands on Bregovic's shoulder, as Bregovic tries to avoid the shot.
Bregovic lands a head kick!
Bregovic gets tackled into the cage by Bain. Bain maintains the clinch.
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!
Bain prevents a takedown attempt there.
James Bain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hassim Bregovic.
Bregovic jumps guard but Bain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregovic jumps into guard, dragging Bain to the mat.
Bregovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Bain looking to sit in guard and control but Bregovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bregovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bregovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bain has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bregovic has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bregovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bain keeps working.
Bregovic wants to stand but Bain has his arm trapped.
Bain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bregovic's best efforts.
Bain is not content to let Bregovic control the position.
Bain is looking for a sweep. Bregovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bregovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Bain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bain has hold of Bregovic's hands but Bregovic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bain tries to roll over but Bregovic keeps him under control.
Bregovic is trying to control. Bain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
My spies in Bateman´s Gym inform me that Bregovic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bregovic works his way into side control.
Bain is trying to improve his position.
Bregovic advances to full mount.
Bain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bain is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bain is just holding on here. Bregovic manages to take his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bain is trying to break free.
Bregovic controls the position.
Bain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bregovic wants to control but Bain manages to buck him off and is now in Bregovic's guard! Nice work there by Bain!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bregovic is controlling Bain's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bain won't allow Bregovic to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hassim Bregovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bregovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassim Bregovic!
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