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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakawiwo Ole is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World. This should be fireworks!
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167 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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160 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Kamakawiwo Ole as he connects with a hook.
Butcher misses with a looping right.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Butcher is just riding it out for now. Kamakawiwo Ole eventually gives up the hold.
Butcher is doing well to control the position and prevent Kamakawiwo Ole from advancing to side control.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to take a breather but Butcher is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher wants to control but Kamakawiwo Ole is keeping busy.
Butcher has his hands clasped together around Kamakawiwo Ole's back. He's all about the action.
Butcher is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Butcher is doing well to control the position and prevent Kamakawiwo Ole from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher is trying to control but can't.
Butcher won't allow Kamakawiwo Ole to pass to mount.
Butcher is trying to maintain the position but Kamakawiwo Ole is very close to passing his half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to free his trapped foot but Butcher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Butcher wants to improve his position but Kamakawiwo Ole is controlling well.
Butcher wants to control but Kamakawiwo Ole passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a few punches from side control.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries for a kimura but Butcher is defending well.
Butcher taking a bit of punishment here - Kamakawiwo Ole scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Butcher is trying to control Kamakawiwo Ole's posture but Kamakawiwo Ole avoids it.
Butcher trying his best to control but Kamakawiwo Ole has mounted him.
My spies in Cutthroat inform me that Kamakawiwo Ole has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kamakawiwo Ole fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Butcher is rocked!
Kamakawiwo Ole drops a big elbow. That's hurt Butcher! More shots from Kamakawiwo Ole and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
A relieved looking Israel Kamakawiwo Ole thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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