PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bekan Reykdalsson (ranked 25210 p4p, 3417 weight class) and Thomas Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bekan Reykdalsson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Reykdalsson
vs
Bennett

195 cm
26
254
0 - 2 - 0

179 cm
26
232
1 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bekan Reykdalsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reykdalsson tries to sprawl but Bennett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Reykdalsson'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.
Bennett wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bennett moves to back control.
Reykdalsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Reykdalsson is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reykdalsson is in a bad position with Bennett working for a choke. Reykdalsson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Reykdalsson stopping the sweep attempt from Bennett.
Bennett trying to keep a closed guard but Reykdalsson is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Bennett is looking for a triangle but Reykdalsson pushes his legs off easily.
Reykdalsson stays in close to Bennett's body and controls the position.
Reykdalsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reykdalsson has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Reykdalsson manages to pass to side control!
Reykdalsson wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Reykdalsson is really struggling to control Bennett but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Bennett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reykdalsson wants to stand but Bennett has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett looking for a sweep but Reykdalsson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Reykdalsson avoids the attempt from Bennett to control.
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Reykdalsson's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.
Reykdalsson trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bekan Reykdalsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bennett.
Bekan Reykdalsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reykdalsson is not content to let Bennett control the position.
Reykdalsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bennett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reykdalsson tries to lock up and control but Bennett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reykdalsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bennett seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Reykdalsson is holding on tight.
Reykdalsson is wriggling around trying to escape.

Bennett moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Reykdalsson has worked his arm free - good work by Reykdalsson!
Bennett tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reykdalsson is trying to improve his position.

Bennett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reykdalsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reykdalsson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to take a breather but Reykdalsson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bennett.
Bennett stands and throws Reykdalsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Bennett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reykdalsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bennett's guard! Nice work there by Reykdalsson!

Bennett has his foot on Reykdalsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reykdalsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Reykdalsson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.

Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reykdalsson is aware though and is defending well.
Reykdalsson content to stall in guard here.
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett wants to hit a sweep here but Reykdalsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bennett there!
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Bennett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bennett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reykdalsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reykdalsson prevents Bennett from moving into mount.

Bennett tries for a kimura but Reykdalsson is defending well.
Bennett working away.
Reykdalsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bennett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bennett tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett working away.
Reykdalsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Bennett swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Reykdalsson is now in Bennett's guard. A big mistake from Bennett there, giving up the dominant position!
Reykdalsson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bennett has an active guard here but Reykdalsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Reykdalsson has control of the leg.
Reykdalsson wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
Reykdalsson is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reykdalsson prevents Bennett from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett gets back to full guard.
Reykdalsson won't allow Bennett to sweep him here.
Bennett wants to hit a sweep here but Reykdalsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bennett there!
Bennett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reykdalsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reykdalsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reykdalsson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bekan Reykdalsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reykdalsson 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bekan Reykdalsson!