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Event:
The Island Season 11, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reykdalsson's waist but Reykdalsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juve off to one side.
Reykdalsson misses with a takedown attempt - Juve sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juve displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reykdalsson. #TD#
Juve fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reykdalsson to the ground. Juve is now in Reykdalsson's guard.
Reykdalsson keeping moving, preventing Juve from controlling successfully.
Juve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Juve looking to pass the guard.
Reykdalsson trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reykdalsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Reykdalsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juve defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Reykdalsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juve defends it easily.
Reykdalsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reykdalsson keeping full guard, as Juve tries to pass.
Reykdalsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juve controls the pace.
Juve wants to pass the guard but Reykdalsson is keeping the position.
Juve pushes down on Reykdalsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reykdalsson tries to roll over but Juve keeps him under control.
Reykdalsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juve slips nicely into half guard.
Juve works his way into full mount!
Juve fails to advance to Reykdalsson's back. #SUB#
Juve with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Reykdalsson is looking to get to half guard.
Juve with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Reykdalsson regains half guard.#SUB#
Juve is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reykdalsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been informed that Reykdalsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reykdalsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
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.
Juve trying to control but Reykdalsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reykdalsson looking for subs off his back but Juve has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reykdalsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reykdalsson is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reykdalsson manages to get to full guard.
Juve stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reykdalsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Juve dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Juve closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reykdalsson's guard.
Juve pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reykdalsson is keeping the position for now.
Juve advances to half guard.
Juve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reykdalsson can do to turn this around?
Reykdalsson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Juve seems to be looking for submissions.
Reykdalsson gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Juve avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juve sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reykdalsson's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Reykdalsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Juve is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reykdalsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reykdalsson tries to roll over but Juve keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reykdalsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juve wants to control from the top but Reykdalsson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Reykdalsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Juve wants to pass the guard but Reykdalsson is keeping the position.
Juve passes Reykdalsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reykdalsson is looking to control Juve's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reykdalsson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Juve 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. Juve eventually gives up the hold.
Reykdalsson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Reykdalsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reykdalsson.#SUB2#
Reykdalsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Juve slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Juve wants to work for an arm triangle but Reykdalsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Juve tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reykdalsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reykdalsson tries to get to full guard but Juve has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juve tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reykdalsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Reykdalsson actively working from the bottom here.
Juve is pressing down on Reykdalsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reykdalsson is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reykdalsson tries to roll over but Juve keeps him under control.
Juve is trying to control the action in half guard but Reykdalsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Juve dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Juve closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reykdalsson circles away.
Juve shoots in looking for a takedown. Reykdalsson tries to sprawl out of it but Juve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reykdalsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Reykdalsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juve to the ground. Reykdalsson is now in Juve's guard.#SUB#
Juve working for submissions but it's allowed Reykdalsson to get to half guard.
Juve wants to improve his position but Reykdalsson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reykdalsson wants to free his trapped foot but Juve is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Reykdalsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Juve manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juve is looking to sweep but instead, Reykdalsson has passed into half guard.
Juve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Juve is defending against the submission attempts here by Reykdalsson.
#SUB#
Juve is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reykdalsson pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Juve looking for submissions off his back.
Juve makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juve.
Reykdalsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juve is keeping the position for now.
Reykdalsson is pushing down on Juve's leg trying to pass to half guard. Juve is fighting to maintain full guard but Reykdalsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Juve is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Juve is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Reykdalsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Reykdalsson trying to control the action but Juve is working from the bottom.
Juve wants to improve his position but Reykdalsson is controlling well.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Reykdalsson is working for a kimura but Juve is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Juve looking for submissions off his back.
Juve slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bekan Reykdalsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ove Juve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juve is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Bekan Reykdalsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Juve has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Ove Juve!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Ove Juve!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Ove Juve!
Ove Juve wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Ove Juve rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reykdalsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Camara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reykdalsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reykdalsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Reykdalsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reykdalsson manages to avoid it.
Reykdalsson fails to land the takedown.
Reykdalsson slips under a jab.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Reykdalsson counters with a shoot takedown. Camara fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Camara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reykdalsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Reykdalsson slips nicely into half guard.
Reykdalsson works his way into side control. #T1#
Reykdalsson wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara is trying to control Reykdalsson's posture but Reykdalsson avoids it.
Camara looks to move to half guard but instead Reykdalsson has passed into mount! Damn!
Camara tries to lock up and control but Reykdalsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reykdalsson wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
Reykdalsson forces the positional change into back control.
Camara tries to escape but Reykdalsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Camara keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Reykdalsson has the hooks in. Camara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Reykdalsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Camara defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2##SUB#
Camara is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camara is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Camara is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Camara tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Reykdalsson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Camara turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Reykdalsson off and cradles Camara's limp body as Reykdalsson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bekan Reykdalsson!
In defeat, Mbaku Camara stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wakanda Forever ! '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirk lands with a nice body punch.
Reykdalsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reykdalsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dirk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dirk works Reykdalsson's body with a nice hook.
Dirk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reykdalsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tom Dirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dirk lands with a straight right. Reykdalsson didn't see that one coming.
Dirk lunges at Reykdalsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reykdalsson's hand. #KD2#
Dirk drops Reykdalsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Reykdalsson looks back up at him and smiles so Dirk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#It looks like Bekan Reykdalsson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirk lands a slapping body shot.
Reykdalsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reykdalsson is breathing heavily.
Reykdalsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dirk scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Dirk fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Reykdalsson square on the jaw! Damn, Reykdalsson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Dirk! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1##SUB#
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.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reykdalsson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bennett is trying to get an arm triangle but Reykdalsson is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bennett swings around for an armbar but Reykdalsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bennett's guard.#SUB#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R2##TD#
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.#T1#
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
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. #T2##REVB#
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.
#T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
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. #REVB#
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!#R3##TD#
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.#T1##SUB#
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.
#T2#
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.
#REF3#
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.#TD#
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. #T3#
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! #T4#
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. #SUB#
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!#SUB#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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.
#T1#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#R2##TD2#
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.#T1#
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.
#SUB2#
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. #T2#
Reykdalsson is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
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. #T4#
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet. #SUB2#
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!#R3##TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1#
Bennett has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
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. #T2##SUB2#
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.#T3#
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.
#T4#
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! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reykdalsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Bekan Reykdalsson has been cut.
Dirk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Dirk.
Dirk lunges at Reykdalsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reykdalsson's hand.
Reykdalsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dirk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dirk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dirk lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Dirk cracks Reykdalsson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Reykdalsson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dirk finish him?
#ROC#Reykdalsson is rocked!
Crack! Dirk connects with the perfect overhand right and Reykdalsson falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Dirk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Dirk! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Bennett drops Reykdalsson with a beautiful combination! Reykdalsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bennett is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Bekan Reykdalsson has been cut.#KD2#
Bennett drops Reykdalsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Reykdalsson looks back up at him and smiles so Bennett waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Reykdalsson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett cracks Reykdalsson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Reykdalsson falls to his knees and Bennett doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Bennett! |
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