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Event:
RSE 7: Unchained
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Akkersdijk. Those never looked like landing.
Resi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akkersdijk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Resi. Akkersdijk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Resi throws the left hand but Akkersdijk avoids the punch easily.
Resi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk tries to move into range but Resi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Sijbrand Akkersdijk has been cut.
Resi ducks under a wild hook from Akkersdijk.
Nice cross by Resi.
Akkersdijk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Resi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Akkersdijk throws a body shot but no joy.
Resi misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Akkersdijk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Akkersdijk is standing up over Resi. Resi looks to escape but Akkersdijk dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB##SUB#
Akkersdijk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Resi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Resi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Akkersdijk is controlling him well.
Akkersdijk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB#
Akkersdijk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akkersdijk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Resi is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Akkersdijk take his back! Uh oh - Akkersdijk has got a rear naked choke here! Resi is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sijbrand Akkersdijk!
Our winner, Sijbrand Akkersdijk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RSE 5: Fights For The Devil
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Akkersdijk lands with a shot to the body.
Akkersdijk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akkersdijk misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Alma moves into the clinch.
Akkersdijk prevents a body shot from Alma.
Alma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Akkersdijk turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Alma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Akkersdijk is trying to get an arm triangle but Alma is defending well. #SUB#
Akkersdijk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alma struggling a bit here.#T1#
Alma tries to buck Akkersdijk off but Akkersdijk is having none of it.
Alma trying to remain calm as Akkersdijk controls from the top position.
Akkersdijk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akkersdijk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akkersdijk advances to mount.
Alma regains half guard.#SUB#
Akkersdijk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alma is just riding it out for now. Akkersdijk eventually gives up the hold.
Alma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Alma manages to get to full guard.
Alma can't keep his opponent in guard - Akkersdijk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Akkersdijk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alma trying to control here.
#T3##SUB#
Akkersdijk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alma is just riding it out for now. Akkersdijk eventually gives up the hold.
Akkersdijk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Akkersdijk prevents Alma from improving his position.#SUB#
Akkersdijk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alma punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Akkersdijk is working for a kimura but Alma is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alma wants to improve his position but Akkersdijk is controlling well.
Alma trying to control but Akkersdijk postures up.
#SUB#
Akkersdijk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akkersdijk.
Alma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akkersdijk is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Akkersdijk misses with a body shot.
Akkersdijk throws a hook but Alma avoids it easily.
Akkersdijk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alma can do to turn this around?
A cross from Akkersdijk lands.
Alma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Alma moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Alma is trying to trip Akkersdijk. He has hold of a leg but Akkersdijk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alma persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akkersdijk controls Alma momentarily but Alma frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Akkersdijk is looking for a triangle but Alma pushes his legs off easily.
Alma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akkersdijk swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Akkersdijk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akkersdijk keeping moving, preventing Alma from controlling successfully.
Akkersdijk is trying to control the position but Alma postures up.
Alma trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkersdijk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Akkersdijk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alma defends well.
Alma postures up and lands a big shot to Akkersdijk's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akkersdijk keeping moving, preventing Alma from controlling successfully.
Alma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akkersdijk's guard.
Akkersdijk gets full guard.
Akkersdijk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alma trying to control but Akkersdijk is working from the bottom.
Alma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akkersdijk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Akkersdijk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Akkersdijk seems keen to control Alma's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akkersdijk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akkersdijk throws a body punch but Alma moves out of range.
Akkersdijk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alma wants to counter the offense by Akkersdijk and move into the clinch position.
Alma walks into a stiff left hand from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alma tries to counter with a clinch but Akkersdijk shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Alma tries to sprawl but Akkersdijk drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Alma trying to control from the bottom.
Akkersdijk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alma trying to hold on to Akkersdijk's head to control him but Akkersdijk postures up.
Alma wants to get back to full guard.
Akkersdijk is thwarting Alma's attempts to control the position.
Alma wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akkersdijk is working away from the top position though.
Akkersdijk is trying to control. Alma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Alma moves out of range of the strikes.
Alma with the counter takedown but Akkersdijk avoids it easily.
Akkersdijk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akkersdijk just misses with a punch to the body.
Akkersdijk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Alma counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Akkersdijk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alma clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Akkersdijk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alma wants to control his opponent's hands but Akkersdijk gets his hands free. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Akkersdijk looking to break Alma's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alma remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Akkersdijk will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Alma right now.
#SUB#
Akkersdijk is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alma has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Akkersdijk working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Akkersdijk's guard. Nice work there by Alma.
Alma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akkersdijk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Alma advances to half guard.
Alma trying to control from half guard but Akkersdijk is working away.
Akkersdijk is looking for a sweep. Alma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alma wants to take a breather but Akkersdijk is having none of it.
Akkersdijk manages to get to full guard.
Alma throws a big elbow that misses.
Alma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akkersdijk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akkersdijk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alma postures up in Akkersdijk's guard and throws a big left but Akkersdijk blocks it. #T3#
Alma trying to control but Akkersdijk is working from the bottom.
Akkersdijk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alma passes Akkersdijk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akkersdijk is looking to control Alma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akkersdijk avoid being mounted?
Alma is keen to just control but Akkersdijk is a slippery customer.
Alma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akkersdijk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Akkersdijk lands a right hook to the body.
Alma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akkersdijk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akkersdijk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alma manages to avoid it.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alma.
Akkersdijk sets himself, and Alma steps forward looking for the clinch! Akkersdijk avoids it this time.
Alma moves out of range as Akkersdijk strikes.
Alma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Akkersdijk. Those never looked like landing.
Fat Alma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Akkersdijk.
Alma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sijbrand Akkersdijk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akkersdijk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sijbrand Akkersdijk!
A victorious Sijbrand Akkersdijk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Fat Alma stepped up to the mic, saying 'Follow me on TikTok fatalma '. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1145 Round 2
Date: Jun 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Akkersdijk has a takedown stuffed.
Akkersdijk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
HaKotesh slips under a jab from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk misses with the combination.
HaKotesh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
HaKotesh punishes Akkersdijk's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
HaKotesh darts in and clinches Akkersdijk up against the cage.#BC#
HaKotesh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from HaKotesh.
Akkersdijk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HaKotesh defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkersdijk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
HaKotesh staying out of range there.
Akkersdijk misses with a straight left.
HaKotesh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Akkersdijk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HaKotesh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Akkersdijk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and HaKotesh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
HaKotesh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk jabs HaKotesh right on the nose. HaKotesh blinks but takes it well.#TD#
HaKotesh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
HaKotesh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Akkersdijk can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akkersdijk stops HaKotesh from passing to mount.
HaKotesh working away.#T2#
Akkersdijk tries to buck HaKotesh off but HaKotesh is having none of it.#SUB#
HaKotesh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
HaKotesh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
HaKotesh wants to control but Akkersdijk is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Akkersdijk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Akkersdijk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Akkersdijk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but HaKotesh pulls his head out easily.
HaKotesh is thwarting Akkersdijk's attempts to control the position.
HaKotesh content to control rather than advance.
Akkersdijk wants to control but HaKotesh is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
HaKotesh trying to pass the guard but Akkersdijk defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
HaKotesh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
HaKotesh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between HaKotesh's hands.
Akkersdijk blocks a head kick by HaKotesh.
#TD#
HaKotesh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Akkersdijk looking for subs from the bottom but HaKotesh mounts him!
Akkersdijk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
HaKotesh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akkersdijk is trying to escape the mount.
HaKotesh with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itzik HaKotesh dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
HaKotesh fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
HaKotesh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Akkersdijk manages to get back to half guard.
Akkersdijk is trying to maintain the position but HaKotesh is very close to passing his half guard.
HaKotesh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Akkersdijk actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
HaKotesh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Itzik HaKotesh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
HaKotesh uses his free foot to push down on Akkersdijk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Akkersdijk. #T1#
Akkersdijk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
HaKotesh performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Akkersdijk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but HaKotesh pulls his head out easily.
HaKotesh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Akkersdijk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Akkersdijk trying to hold on to HaKotesh's head to control him but HaKotesh postures up.
HaKotesh wants to pass the guard but Akkersdijk is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
HaKotesh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akkersdijk wants to get back to full guard.
HaKotesh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
HaKotesh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akkersdijk sees it coming and defends easily.
Akkersdijk keeping control of the position. #T3#
Akkersdijk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
HaKotesh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akkersdijk can do to turn this around?
HaKotesh looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Akkersdijk is looking for a triangle but HaKotesh pushes his legs off easily.
Akkersdijk keeping moving, preventing HaKotesh from controlling successfully.
HaKotesh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akkersdijk looking to control.
#SUB2#
Akkersdijk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akkersdijk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
HaKotesh wants to control from the top but Akkersdijk keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itzik HaKotesh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Akkersdijk stuffs the takedown.#TD#
HaKotesh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Akkersdijk did well to prevent HaKotesh getting side control.
Akkersdijk is not content to let HaKotesh control the position.#SUB#
HaKotesh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
HaKotesh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HaKotesh wants to stand up but Akkersdijk is controlling the position.
#T1#
HaKotesh is nestled in close to Akkersdijk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Akkersdijk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akkersdijk regains full guard. Nicely done.
HaKotesh works over Akkersdijk with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Akkersdijk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akkersdijk has HaKotesh pulled in close to control his posture.
HaKotesh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
HaKotesh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akkersdijk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akkersdijk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akkersdijk! #REVB##SUB2#
Akkersdijk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, HaKotesh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Akkersdijk's guard! Nice work there by HaKotesh! #SUB2#
Akkersdijk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but HaKotesh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akkersdijk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
HaKotesh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Akkersdijk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead HaKotesh passes into side control.
#T3#
Akkersdijk taking punishment in the form of punches.
HaKotesh wants to control but Akkersdijk is keeping him busy.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akkersdijk wants to control but HaKotesh postures up.
HaKotesh wants to control but Akkersdijk is keeping him busy. #SU#
HaKotesh stands up and beckons Akkersdijk to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
HaKotesh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
HaKotesh is taking a breather. Akkersdijk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Akkersdijk is looking to control HaKotesh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akkersdijk avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Akkersdijk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but HaKotesh pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
HaKotesh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Itzik HaKotesh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
HaKotesh working Akkersdijk over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itzik HaKotesh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for HaKotesh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Itzik HaKotesh!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Itzik HaKotesh!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Itzik HaKotesh!
Itzik HaKotesh wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1145 Round 1
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Akkersdijk tests Benavidez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Akkersdijk and sends Benavidez crashing to the mat! Akkersdijk follows him down to the mat - Benavidez regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Benavidez is rocked!
Akkersdijk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benavidez is refusing to be controlled, as Akkersdijk sits in half guard.
Benavidez is still in real trouble! Can Akkersdijk finish him?#SUB#
Akkersdijk is working for a kimura but Benavidez is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Akkersdijk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benavidez seems to have recovered his senses.
Benavidez has a hand on Akkersdijk's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Akkersdijk takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Benavidez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Benavidez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akkersdijk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akkersdijk looking to control but Benavidez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Akkersdijk is really struggling to control Benavidez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1##SUB#
Akkersdijk wants to finish this one by submission but Benavidez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Akkersdijk.
Benavidez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Akkersdijk forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Akkersdijk has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Benavidez is defending well but eventually Akkersdijk manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Benavidez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sijbrand Akkersdijk!
After winning the bout, Sijbrand Akkersdijk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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