Post by The Sandman on Jul 8, 2021 0:21:18 GMT -5
KenFlo enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Joseph Benavidez looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Kenny Florian looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Joseph Benavidez comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Kenny Florian comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Benavidez and KenFlo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Benavidez moves backwards and Kenny Florian is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joseph Benavidez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Benavidez
KenFlo tries to move to full mount
KenFlo's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
KenFlo misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benavidez tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Benavidez goes for an armbar!
Kenny Florian breaks the lock and pushes away Joseph Benavidez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Joseph Benavidez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Joseph Benavidez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to KenFlo's body! He's holding his side
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Benavidez's ribs.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over KenFlo
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass to half guard...
Kenny Florian's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over KenFlo
Benavidez is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joseph Benavidez!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Kenny Florian throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Benavidez breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes KenFlo's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over KenFlo
Benavidez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kenny Florian is not able to stop KenFlo ground skills and Joseph Benavidez moves to side mount!
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over KenFlo
Benavidez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
KenFlo is covering himself! Benavidez tries to force the situation and KenFlo clumsily gives his back!
Benavidez is in rear mount over KenFlo
Benavidez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for KenFlo! Benavidez has one hook in and keeps working!
Benavidez is in rear mount over KenFlo with one hook in
Benavidez has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for KenFlo.
Nicely done! Benavidez now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Benavidez is in rear mount over KenFlo with two hooks in
Joseph Benavidez throws his leg over Kenny Florian's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Joseph Benavidez's rear naked choke attempt!
Kenny Florian frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Joseph Benavidez and ends up on top!
Joseph Benavidez gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
KenFlo has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Kenny Florian uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Joseph Benavidez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Kenny Florian
land while he's on his bicycle.
Joseph Benavidez attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A high kick from Kenny Florian
grazes Benavidez's head, but he seems okay.
Solid shot from Joseph Benavidez to the body.
KenFlo didn't like that.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Benavidez is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Joseph Benavidez to the body.
KenFlo didn't like that.
Joseph Benavidez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kenny Florian jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Kenny Florian shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Joseph Benavidez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Benavidez circles out and slips free of Kenny Florian's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Joseph Benavidez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
Benavidez breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Joseph Benavidez holds Kenny Florian and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to escape from the full mount...
Joseph Benavidez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over KenFlo
Joseph Benavidez tries to free his leg
Joseph Benavidez uses some of his skill by jumping out of KenFlo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
Kenny Florian put Benavidez in half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over KenFlo
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Joseph Benavidez passes momentarily but Kenny Florian regains half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over KenFlo
Benavidez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling KenFlo from the side mount!
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
Benavidez uses his strength to keep Benavidez at a disadvantage
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
KenFlo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A punch from Joseph Benavidez
whizzes past KenFlo.
KenFlo steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
KenFlo steps backwards away from Joseph Benavidez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Joseph Benavidez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
Kenny Florian tries to pass Joseph Benavidez's guard...
Kenny Florian manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to close the guard.
Benavidez put Kenny Florian in closed guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) is cheering him!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez tries to show some ground skills
Joseph Benavidez put KenFlo in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Benavidez
Benavidez has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Joseph Benavidez attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to move to full guard
Joseph Benavidez manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A punch from Joseph Benavidez
grazes KenFlo's left cheek.
Joseph Benavidez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kenny Florian jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Joseph Benavidez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Good leg kicks from Joseph Benavidez.
KenFlo winces a bit.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
KenFlo is holding Joseph Benavidez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joseph Benavidez shows great balance while pushing away Kenny Florian
A high kick from Joseph Benavidez
falls short of the mark.
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Benavidez and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Joseph Benavidez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Benavidez is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Benavidez suddenly holds Kenny Florian's arm and tries an armbar!
KenFlo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Joseph Benavidez!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
Benavidez works on the ground with his fingers over KenFlo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Joseph Benavidez rolls Kenny Florian to his stomach and takes his back!
Benavidez is in rear mount over KenFlo
KenFlo has Benavidez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Benavidez is unable to move under KenFlo control.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian is cooling the fight on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over KenFlo
Benavidez breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Benavidez is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian shows great balance while pushing away Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and launches himself over Benavidez!
Nice move by KenFlo who clinches and pushes Benavidez against the cage
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joseph Benavidez embrace and tries to move away...
Joseph Benavidez pushes KenFlo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nice beating Joseph Benavidez has received.
Benavidez takes a break to breathe while holding Kenny Florian.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian goes with a looping right hand while Joseph Benavidez jumps back and jabs
KenFlo seems staggered and Joseph Benavidez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Benavidez launches a hook to the body
Kenny Florian moves aside looking for a counter...
KenFlo pushes Joseph Benavidez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Benavidez steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Benavidez and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
Benavidez and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Joseph Benavidez.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Kenny Florian is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Joseph Benavidez circles around KenFlo
Bone shattering straight left hand from Joseph Benavidez!
KenFlo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Right cheek
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Joseph Benavidez struggles a bit before breaking KenFlo's attemp of grappling
Kenny Florian is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
KenFlo launches a stiff jab!
Benavidez ducks that one.
Solid shot from Joseph Benavidez to the body.
KenFlo didn't like that.
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Joseph Benavidez jabs at KenFlo
hitting his chest.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
KenFlo pushes Joseph Benavidez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kenny Florian!
Benavidez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Benavidez moves backwards and Kenny Florian is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Benavidez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Benavidez is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Benavidez's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to move to full guard
Joseph Benavidez manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Benavidez
KenFlo moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Benavidez leans and gets Kenny Florian's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Benavidez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joseph Benavidez controls the situation despite Kenny Florian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Joseph Benavidez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Solid shot from Joseph Benavidez to the body.
KenFlo didn't like that.
KenFlo and Benavidez circle around the center of the cage.
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Joseph Benavidez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
Benavidez blocks them effectively.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to escape from the full mount...
Joseph Benavidez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kenny Florian tries to turn away and scramble out. Joseph Benavidez takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Kenny Florian spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Benavidez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
KenFlo is holding Joseph Benavidez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joseph Benavidez shows great balance while pushing away Kenny Florian
Benavidez launches a hook to the body
Bang! KenFlo stops that one with his ribs!
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Joseph Benavidez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benavidez sprawls and remains on his feet.
Benavidez and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
Joseph Benavidez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
KenFlo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
KenFlo steps backwards away from Joseph Benavidez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Joseph Benavidez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
KenFlo and Benavidez circle around the center of the cage.
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benavidez moves backwards and Kenny Florian is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Kenny Florian takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
Winner is Joseph Benavidez by Split decision
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 617 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 617 s
Battle of the two guys who spent their whole careers being second-best. Clean out the division except for the champ. That's these guys.
If you have either of these two not-quite-champs, comment on this fight and you can have 2 free points towards their stamina.
Joseph Benavidez looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Kenny Florian looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Joseph Benavidez comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Kenny Florian comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Benavidez and KenFlo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Benavidez moves backwards and Kenny Florian is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joseph Benavidez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Benavidez
KenFlo tries to move to full mount
KenFlo's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
KenFlo misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benavidez tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Benavidez goes for an armbar!
Kenny Florian breaks the lock and pushes away Joseph Benavidez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Joseph Benavidez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Joseph Benavidez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to KenFlo's body! He's holding his side
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Benavidez's ribs.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over KenFlo
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass to half guard...
Kenny Florian's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over KenFlo
Benavidez is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joseph Benavidez!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Kenny Florian throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Benavidez breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes KenFlo's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over KenFlo
Benavidez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kenny Florian is not able to stop KenFlo ground skills and Joseph Benavidez moves to side mount!
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over KenFlo
Benavidez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
KenFlo is covering himself! Benavidez tries to force the situation and KenFlo clumsily gives his back!
Benavidez is in rear mount over KenFlo
Benavidez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for KenFlo! Benavidez has one hook in and keeps working!
Benavidez is in rear mount over KenFlo with one hook in
Benavidez has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for KenFlo.
Nicely done! Benavidez now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Benavidez is in rear mount over KenFlo with two hooks in
Joseph Benavidez throws his leg over Kenny Florian's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Joseph Benavidez's rear naked choke attempt!
Kenny Florian frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Joseph Benavidez and ends up on top!
Joseph Benavidez gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
KenFlo has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Kenny Florian uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Joseph Benavidez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Kenny Florian
land while he's on his bicycle.
Joseph Benavidez attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A high kick from Kenny Florian
grazes Benavidez's head, but he seems okay.
Solid shot from Joseph Benavidez to the body.
KenFlo didn't like that.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Benavidez is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Joseph Benavidez to the body.
KenFlo didn't like that.
Joseph Benavidez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kenny Florian jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Kenny Florian shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Joseph Benavidez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Benavidez circles out and slips free of Kenny Florian's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Joseph Benavidez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
Benavidez breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Joseph Benavidez holds Kenny Florian and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to escape from the full mount...
Joseph Benavidez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over KenFlo
Joseph Benavidez tries to free his leg
Joseph Benavidez uses some of his skill by jumping out of KenFlo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
Kenny Florian put Benavidez in half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over KenFlo
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Joseph Benavidez passes momentarily but Kenny Florian regains half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over KenFlo
Benavidez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling KenFlo from the side mount!
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
Benavidez uses his strength to keep Benavidez at a disadvantage
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
KenFlo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A punch from Joseph Benavidez
whizzes past KenFlo.
KenFlo steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
KenFlo steps backwards away from Joseph Benavidez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Joseph Benavidez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
Kenny Florian tries to pass Joseph Benavidez's guard...
Kenny Florian manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to close the guard.
Benavidez put Kenny Florian in closed guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) is cheering him!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez tries to show some ground skills
Joseph Benavidez put KenFlo in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Benavidez
Benavidez has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Joseph Benavidez attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to move to full guard
Joseph Benavidez manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A punch from Joseph Benavidez
grazes KenFlo's left cheek.
Joseph Benavidez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kenny Florian jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Joseph Benavidez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Good leg kicks from Joseph Benavidez.
KenFlo winces a bit.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
KenFlo is holding Joseph Benavidez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joseph Benavidez shows great balance while pushing away Kenny Florian
A high kick from Joseph Benavidez
falls short of the mark.
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Benavidez and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Joseph Benavidez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Benavidez is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Benavidez suddenly holds Kenny Florian's arm and tries an armbar!
KenFlo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Joseph Benavidez!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
Benavidez works on the ground with his fingers over KenFlo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Joseph Benavidez rolls Kenny Florian to his stomach and takes his back!
Benavidez is in rear mount over KenFlo
KenFlo has Benavidez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Benavidez is unable to move under KenFlo control.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian is cooling the fight on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over KenFlo
Benavidez breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Benavidez is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian shows great balance while pushing away Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and launches himself over Benavidez!
Nice move by KenFlo who clinches and pushes Benavidez against the cage
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joseph Benavidez embrace and tries to move away...
Joseph Benavidez pushes KenFlo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nice beating Joseph Benavidez has received.
Benavidez takes a break to breathe while holding Kenny Florian.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian goes with a looping right hand while Joseph Benavidez jumps back and jabs
KenFlo seems staggered and Joseph Benavidez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Benavidez launches a hook to the body
Kenny Florian moves aside looking for a counter...
KenFlo pushes Joseph Benavidez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Benavidez steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Benavidez and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
Benavidez and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Joseph Benavidez.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Kenny Florian is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Joseph Benavidez circles around KenFlo
Bone shattering straight left hand from Joseph Benavidez!
KenFlo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Right cheek
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Joseph Benavidez struggles a bit before breaking KenFlo's attemp of grappling
Kenny Florian is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
KenFlo launches a stiff jab!
Benavidez ducks that one.
Solid shot from Joseph Benavidez to the body.
KenFlo didn't like that.
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Joseph Benavidez jabs at KenFlo
hitting his chest.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
KenFlo pushes Joseph Benavidez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kenny Florian!
Benavidez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Benavidez moves backwards and Kenny Florian is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Benavidez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Benavidez is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Benavidez's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to move to full guard
Joseph Benavidez manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Benavidez
KenFlo moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Benavidez leans and gets Kenny Florian's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Benavidez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joseph Benavidez controls the situation despite Kenny Florian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Joseph Benavidez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Solid shot from Joseph Benavidez to the body.
KenFlo didn't like that.
KenFlo and Benavidez circle around the center of the cage.
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Joseph Benavidez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Benavidez
KenFlo is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
Benavidez blocks them effectively.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to escape from the full mount...
Joseph Benavidez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kenny Florian tries to turn away and scramble out. Joseph Benavidez takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Kenny Florian spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Benavidez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
KenFlo is holding Joseph Benavidez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joseph Benavidez shows great balance while pushing away Kenny Florian
Benavidez launches a hook to the body
Bang! KenFlo stops that one with his ribs!
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Joseph Benavidez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benavidez sprawls and remains on his feet.
Benavidez and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
Joseph Benavidez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
KenFlo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
KenFlo steps backwards away from Joseph Benavidez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Joseph Benavidez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
KenFlo and Benavidez circle around the center of the cage.
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benavidez moves backwards and Kenny Florian is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Kenny Florian takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
Winner is Joseph Benavidez by Split decision
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 617 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 617 s
Battle of the two guys who spent their whole careers being second-best. Clean out the division except for the champ. That's these guys.
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