Iranian born Reza Madadi (14-6) grappled with Israeli Moshe Ben Shimol (2-0) in a historic no-gi fight at AK Fighting Championship 2. “Religion and politics should not interfere with sport… love is the way” says the Sweden raised “Mad Dog” about defying Iranian authorities that insist that any Iranian athletes pull out of competition from Israeli opponents. MMAViking’s Daniel Schälander (@PhotographyViking on instagram) was cageside in Stockholm to capture the 10 minute exhibition bout that was declared a draw, and full of hugs and sportsmanship before and after. Check out photos here.
