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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bennett (ranked 4424 p4p, 3141 weight class) and Bekan Reykdalsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bekan Reykdalsson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reykdalsson's half guard.
Reykdalsson is looking to get back to is feet but Bennett passes into side control.
Bennett tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bennett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bennett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reykdalsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reykdalsson is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett tries to move to mount but Reykdalsson blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reykdalsson, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Reykdalsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bennett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reykdalsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bennett is trying to get an arm triangle but Reykdalsson is defending well.
That's two 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 swings around for an armbar but Reykdalsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bennett's guard.
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reykdalsson defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Reykdalsson from controlling successfully.
Bennett looking to control.
Reykdalsson is pushing down on Bennett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bennett is fighting to maintain full guard but Reykdalsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard but Reykdalsson has mounted him!
Reykdalsson controlling from the full mount.
We've been informed that Reykdalsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Reykdalsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.
Reykdalsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reykdalsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reykdalsson controlling the pace for now.
Reykdalsson looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reykdalsson controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bekan Reykdalsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bennett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bennett showed some decent athleticism there.
Reykdalsson wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reykdalsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett tries to pass to full mount but Reykdalsson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to stall here but Reykdalsson recovers full guard.
Reykdalsson controls Bennett momentarily but Bennett frees himself.
Reykdalsson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reykdalsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reykdalsson is pulling down on Bennett's head. It's preventing any offense from Bennett, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bennett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reykdalsson's guard.
Reykdalsson is looking to stand back up but Bennett counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Reykdalsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reykdalsson is trying to stand.
Reykdalsson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bennett prevents Reykdalsson from improving his position.
Bennett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reykdalsson trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reykdalsson won't allow Bennett to pass to mount.
Reykdalsson wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy.
Reykdalsson tries to get to full guard but Bennett has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bennett trying to control the action but Reykdalsson is working from the bottom.
Reykdalsson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bennett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
Reykdalsson working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reykdalsson keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Reykdalsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bennett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bennett gets the takedown into side control.
Reykdalsson sneaks back into half guard.
Reykdalsson is looking to improve his position.
Bennett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reykdalsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reykdalsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Reykdalsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bennett is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reykdalsson is just riding it out for now. Bennett eventually gives up the hold.
Reykdalsson trying to control here.
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.
Reykdalsson tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.
Reykdalsson wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomas Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
Reykdalsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reykdalsson wants to get back to his feet.
Bennett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reykdalsson keeps working.
Bennett tries to advance to mount but can't.
Reykdalsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bennett presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bennett can't control as he wanted to and Reykdalsson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bennett is working for a kimura but Reykdalsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bennett not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett seems to be working for a kimura but Reykdalsson defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bennett!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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