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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Brett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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276 lbs
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232 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny Brett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schultz throws the left hand but Brett avoids the punch easily.
Brett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schultz!
Brett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schultz, who protects the arm well.
Brett is trying to get an arm triangle but Schultz is defending well.
Brett prevents Schultz from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz prevents Brett from moving into mount.
Schultz defending against the ground and pound.
Brett trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Brett crashes against the mat.
Brett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schultz is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schultz is looking to regain half guard here but Brett keeps moving and retains side control.
Brett trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
Brett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Schultz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schultz is avoiding damage well.
Brett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz dodges the ground and pound from Brett.
Sloppy strikes there by Brett.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz is looking to regain half guard here but Brett keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schultz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brett but great work by Schultz.
Schultz working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Brett is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nexus Fight Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz working away.
Brett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brett manages to get back to half guard.
Schultz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Schultz postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schultz advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Brett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schultz slaps away a takedown attempt from Brett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schultz gets caught napping as Brett dives in and scores a takedown. Schultz manages to retain guard.
Brett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schultz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schultz has escaped and now he's on top!
Schultz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schultz has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett trying to control here.
Brett wants to get back to full guard.
Brett wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brett actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz prevents Brett from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brett is working hard here to advance position.
Brett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brett.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brett is on top in guard.
Brett looking to sit in guard and control but Schultz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brett 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Brett's legs - danger averted.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Brett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schultz!
Brett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brett avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
Brett is working for a guillotine from mount but Schultz frees his head quite easily.
Brett working for a submission but Schultz is keeping him at bay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schultz is controlling an arm, preventing Brett from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Brett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brett shoots in for a takedown but Schultz shows good takedown defense.
Brett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schultz is concentrating on defense, preventing Brett from advancing position.
Schultz wants to control but Brett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brett throwing shots but Schultz is blocking nicely.
Schultz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brett controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brett is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schultz sees it coming and defends easily.
Brett seems to be looking for submissions.
Brett is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Brett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brett is trying to control. Schultz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Brett eventually gives up the hold.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Brett has control of the leg.
Schultz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Brett manages to move to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brett working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Brett fails to take his opponent's back.
Brett tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
Brett avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
Benny Brett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Brett's attempts to control the action.
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Brett has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schultz is looking to escape.
Brett controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Brett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brett 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Brett!
A less than humble Benny Brett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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