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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Benduover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benduover comes to the cage accompanied by What You Waiting For. Brutus Benduover has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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290 lbs
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245 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brutus Benduover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Williams!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benduover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benduover looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Benduover takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benduover throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Benduover finds it's target.
It looks like Nathan Williams has been cut.
Benduover just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams walks into a jab.
Benduover cracks Williams with a good jab.
Benduover shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benduover showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Benduover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Benduover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to control but Benduover is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benduover is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benduover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Benduover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Benduover wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Williams trying to control but Benduover postures up.
Benduover will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Benduover has control of the leg.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Benduover has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benduover is one step ahead there.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Benduover pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benduover stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benduover wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Benduover is proving a slippery customer.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benduover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benduover controls the pace.
Benduover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benduover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benduover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benduover working some strikes from top position.
Benduover throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Benduover drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benduover has Williams in his guard.
Williams stands and throws Benduover's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benduover is looking for a sweep.
Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Benduover, who protects the arm well.
Benduover is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Benduover gets back to half guard.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benduover knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Benduover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benduover swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Benduover fights it but they end up in guard.
Williams trying to move into half guard but instead Benduover has managed to sweep!
Williams keeping moving, preventing Benduover from controlling successfully.
Williams is trying to control the position but Benduover postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benduover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Benduover preventing the sweep.
Benduover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Benduover landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benduover is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Benduover landing with the ground and pound.
Benduover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benduover defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benduover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Benduover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams keeping full guard, as Benduover tries to pass.
Benduover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benduover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Benduover from controlling successfully.
Benduover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benduover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benduover manages to get himself to full guard.
Benduover has his feet on Williams's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Benduover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Benduover's shoulder, as Benduover tries to avoid the shot.
Benduover misses with a body shot.
Brutus Benduover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benduover throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Benduover misses the shot to the body.
Williams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benduover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benduover looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Benduover closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Williams to the mat! Williams manages to get full guard.
Benduover won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benduover wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Benduover working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Benduover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brutus Benduover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benduover looking for a sweep. Not yet Benduover, not yet.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benduover struggling a bit here.
Benduover is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benduover doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brutus Benduover will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Benduover.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benduover shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Williams is not content to let Benduover control the position.
Benduover scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Benduover is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benduover working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been hearing that Benduover has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams controlling the position for now.
Williams is pressing down on Benduover's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benduover tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benduover wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Benduover is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Benduover defends easily.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams pulls Benduover in close to his closed guard and prevents Benduover from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benduover's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benduover keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Benduover has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams wants to control from the top but Benduover keeps moving.
Benduover is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Benduover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benduover works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benduover wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Benduover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Benduover pushes his legs off easily.
Benduover sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams working for a triangle but Benduover defends it easily.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benduover is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams 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.
Benduover is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benduover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams has his foot on Benduover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benduover works his way back into a safe position though.
Nathan Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benduover works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benduover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benduover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Benduover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benduover 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Benduover!
Brutus Benduover was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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hype
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