Post by The Sandman on Nov 18, 2021 20:24:08 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Joseph Benavidez chants all around the place!
Joseph Benavidez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Patricio Freire raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Pitbull moves backwards and Joseph Benavidez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Joseph Benavidez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Patricio Freire jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Patricio Freire launches a body shot
Benavidez dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Pitbull leads with a punch
Joseph Benavidez evades but whiffs with a counter.
Pitbull leads with a punch
Joseph Benavidez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Benavidez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pitbull sprawls and remains on his feet.
Pitbull shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Patricio Freire circles around Benavidez
Patricio Freire tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Benavidez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pitbull is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Benavidez's thigh
Benavidez hyper-extended his leg
Pitbull throws a body kick.
Blocked by Benavidez.
Benavidez steps backwards away from Patricio Freire. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Patricio Freire is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Patricio Freire moves forward looking for some grappling action
Pitbull has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joseph Benavidez slightly pushes Pitbull into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Pitbull studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The two exchange wildly
Benavidez is connecting with a few punches
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benavidez and Pitbull circle around the center of the cage.
Joseph Benavidez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pitbull quickly defends.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Benavidez steps backwards away from Patricio Freire. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Benavidez launches a kick
Pitbull checks it and keeps distance.
Pitbull clumsily fails here and it's time for Joseph Benavidez to fight back!
Patricio Freire paws at Benavidez.
Benavidez answers with solid punches!
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benavidez launches a hook to the body
Patricio Freire moves aside looking for a counter...
Benavidez steps backwards away from Patricio Freire. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Patricio Freire fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Joseph Benavidez.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A left hook from Pitbull
falls short.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Patricio Freire tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Benavidez and Pitbull circle around the center of the cage.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Patricio Freire attempts a sweep single...
Patricio Freire catches Joseph Benavidez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Pitbull.
Patricio Freire is in closed guard over Benavidez
Benavidez shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Pitbull is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Patricio Freire!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Patricio Freire moves to half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Pitbull
Patricio Freire attempts to move to full guard
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Pitbull
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Benavidez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pitbull is covering himself! Benavidez tries to force the situation and Pitbull clumsily gives his back!
Benavidez is in rear mount over Pitbull
Pitbull has Benavidez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Pitbull manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Benavidez
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez and Pitbull engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joseph Benavidez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A solid combination from Patricio Freire
connects with Benavidez.
There is a small laceration on Joseph Benavidez's Forehead
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Pitbull moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Benavidez with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Benavidez is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Pitbull's jaw!
Pitbull steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Nice punches from Patricio Freire.
Benavidez staggers backwards. Pitbull wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Joseph Benavidez's Left eye
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Benavidez steps forward
Pitbull feints.
A right hand from Patricio Freire
surprises Benavidez!
A solid combination from Joseph Benavidez
connects with Pitbull.
Patricio Freire moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Pitbull jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Patricio Freire pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Joseph Benavidez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Pitbull is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pitbull tries to breaks Joseph Benavidez's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Pitbull doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Patricio Freire leans forwards and tries to grapple with Benavidez
Benavidez wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Nice punch by Patricio Freire
that nearly tags Benavidez.
Pitbull throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Joseph Benavidez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Joseph Benavidez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Patricio Freire's Left eye
Benavidez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Pitbull
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass to half guard...
Patricio Freire can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benavidez looks to work from half guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Pitbull showing excellent timing, blasts Joseph Benavidez with a right hand.
Benavidez steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Pitbull looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joseph Benavidez's punches
Pitbull measures the resilience of Benavidez's chin with an uppercut while Benavidez lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez attempts to cut off Pitbull with punches
Pitbull reels from the strikes.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Low kick by Joseph Benavidez to maintain his distance.
That hits Patricio Freire's ankle
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Patricio Freire tries a hook to the body
but Benavidez manages to dodge it
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pitbull steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Benavidez steps forward
Pitbull feints.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Pitbull showing excellent timing, blasts Joseph Benavidez with a right hand.
Benavidez steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Patricio Freire fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Benavidez's chin
Tremendous strikes from Pitbull!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Nice low kick from Pitbull
but Joseph Benavidez stops it.
Patricio Freire gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Solid shot from Joseph Benavidez to the body.
Pitbull didn't like that.
Patricio Freire takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Patricio Freire fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Pitbull goes to the body...
He punishes Benavidez's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Patricio Freire closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A solid combination from Patricio Freire
mostly hits air.
Pitbull pushes Joseph Benavidez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Joseph Benavidez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Patricio Freire's Right cheek
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Patricio Freire takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Benavidez steps backwards away from Patricio Freire. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Pitbull pushes Joseph Benavidez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Pitbull is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Patricio Freire goes with a looping right hand while Joseph Benavidez jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Benavidez seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Benavidez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Joseph Benavidez closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Benavidez is holding Patricio Freire's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire shows great balance while pushing away Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez gets sloppy and Patricio Freire tries to take advantage...
Joseph Benavidez launches a body shot
Pitbull evades.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Pitbull is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Pitbull looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joseph Benavidez's punches
Benavidez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pitbull.
Pitbull and Benavidez are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Joseph Benavidez and Pitbull engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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A bunch of leg kicks from Joseph Benavidez
are blocked by Pitbull.
Pitbull tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Patricio Freire
makes Benavidez stumble back!
A right hand from Patricio Freire
surprises Benavidez!
Nice punches from Patricio Freire.
Benavidez staggers backwards. Pitbull wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pitbull showing excellent timing, blasts Joseph Benavidez with a right hand.
Benavidez steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Shovel hook by Joseph Benavidez
goes nowhere.
Benavidez clumsily fails here and it's time for Patricio Freire to fight back!
Every time Joseph Benavidez attempts to get inside
Pitbull fires a low kick.
Tremendous strikes from Pitbull!
Some big punches are landing!
Pitbull is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Patricio Freire swings...
hard impact to Benavidez's face!
Nice punches from Patricio Freire.
Even nicer blocks from Benavidez.
Patricio Freire moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Benavidez's right thigh
Lightning fast low kick from Pitbull!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Patricio Freire takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Benavidez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Patricio Freire's punches
Benavidez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pitbull.
Benavidez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Joseph Benavidez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Benavidez pushes Patricio Freire and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Benavidez steps forward
Patricio Freire catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Patricio Freire has seen better days.
Patricio Freire attempts to cut off Benavidez with punches
Benavidez reels from the strikes.
Pitbull lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Joseph Benavidez! Brilliant slam!
Benavidez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Benavidez
Pitbull breaths deeply while on the ground
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Benavidez
Pitbull tries to move to full mount
Pitbull's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez is taking this opportunity to rest.
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez tries to close his guard around Pitbull
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Joseph Benavidez and Pitbull engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Patricio Freire is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Benavidez steps backwards away from Patricio Freire. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Pitbull wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Pitbull moves forward and holds Benavidez
The fighters are clinching.
Joseph Benavidez is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Pitbull is eating those punches!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pitbull doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joseph Benavidez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Pitbull who put distance between them
Pitbull launches a kick
but Joseph Benavidez avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Joseph Benavidez attempts a sweep single...
Joseph Benavidez catches Patricio Freire's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benavidez.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Pitbull
Benavidez is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Joseph Benavidez tries to better his position on the ground...
Benavidez breaks the closed guard of Patricio Freire and moves to half guard
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Patricio Freire manages to switch to half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Pitbull
Benavidez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Pitbull from the side mount!
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire launches a few punches to Benavidez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benavidez tries to cover his face,
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire launches a few punches to Benavidez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benavidez tries to cover his face,
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Pitbull measures the resilience of Benavidez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benavidez's side.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Patricio Freire...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Patricio Freire
Joseph Benavidez isolates Patricio Freire's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Patricio Freire is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Patricio Freire
Pitbull 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 Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Patricio Freire manages to switch to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Pitbull
Pitbull tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He succeeds!
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Pitbull
Benavidez is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joseph Benavidez!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Pitbull
Benavidez is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joseph Benavidez!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Pitbull tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Patricio Freire controls the situation despite Joseph Benavidez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Pitbull tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Patricio Freire controls the situation despite Joseph Benavidez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Pitbull
Pitbull measures the resilience of Benavidez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benavidez's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Pitbull
Benavidez tries to escape from closed guard...
Benavidez struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Pitbull
Pitbull is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Patricio Freire tries to close the guard.
Pitbull put Joseph Benavidez in closed guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Pitbull
Benavidez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Pitbull
Patricio Freire attempts to move to full guard
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Pitbull
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Patricio Freire's guard...
Joseph Benavidez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Patricio Freire by Split decision
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 27/48 (56%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 345 s
Statistics: Patricio Freire
Punches 48/80 (60%)
Kicks 5/7 (71%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 345 s
Joseph Benavidez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Patricio Freire raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Pitbull moves backwards and Joseph Benavidez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Joseph Benavidez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Patricio Freire jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Patricio Freire launches a body shot
Benavidez dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Pitbull leads with a punch
Joseph Benavidez evades but whiffs with a counter.
Pitbull leads with a punch
Joseph Benavidez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Benavidez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pitbull sprawls and remains on his feet.
Pitbull shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Patricio Freire circles around Benavidez
Patricio Freire tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Benavidez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pitbull is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Benavidez's thigh
Benavidez hyper-extended his leg
Pitbull throws a body kick.
Blocked by Benavidez.
Benavidez steps backwards away from Patricio Freire. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Patricio Freire is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Patricio Freire moves forward looking for some grappling action
Pitbull has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joseph Benavidez slightly pushes Pitbull into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Pitbull studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The two exchange wildly
Benavidez is connecting with a few punches
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benavidez and Pitbull circle around the center of the cage.
Joseph Benavidez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pitbull quickly defends.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Benavidez steps backwards away from Patricio Freire. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Benavidez launches a kick
Pitbull checks it and keeps distance.
Pitbull clumsily fails here and it's time for Joseph Benavidez to fight back!
Patricio Freire paws at Benavidez.
Benavidez answers with solid punches!
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benavidez launches a hook to the body
Patricio Freire moves aside looking for a counter...
Benavidez steps backwards away from Patricio Freire. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Patricio Freire fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Joseph Benavidez.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A left hook from Pitbull
falls short.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Patricio Freire tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Benavidez and Pitbull circle around the center of the cage.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Patricio Freire attempts a sweep single...
Patricio Freire catches Joseph Benavidez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Pitbull.
Patricio Freire is in closed guard over Benavidez
Benavidez shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Pitbull is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Patricio Freire!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Patricio Freire moves to half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Pitbull
Patricio Freire attempts to move to full guard
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Pitbull
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Benavidez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pitbull is covering himself! Benavidez tries to force the situation and Pitbull clumsily gives his back!
Benavidez is in rear mount over Pitbull
Pitbull has Benavidez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Pitbull manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Benavidez
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez and Pitbull engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joseph Benavidez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A solid combination from Patricio Freire
connects with Benavidez.
There is a small laceration on Joseph Benavidez's Forehead
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Pitbull moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Benavidez with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Benavidez is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Pitbull's jaw!
Pitbull steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Nice punches from Patricio Freire.
Benavidez staggers backwards. Pitbull wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Joseph Benavidez's Left eye
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Benavidez steps forward
Pitbull feints.
A right hand from Patricio Freire
surprises Benavidez!
A solid combination from Joseph Benavidez
connects with Pitbull.
Patricio Freire moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Pitbull jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Patricio Freire pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Joseph Benavidez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Pitbull is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pitbull tries to breaks Joseph Benavidez's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Pitbull doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Patricio Freire leans forwards and tries to grapple with Benavidez
Benavidez wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Nice punch by Patricio Freire
that nearly tags Benavidez.
Pitbull throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Joseph Benavidez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Joseph Benavidez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Patricio Freire's Left eye
Benavidez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Pitbull
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass to half guard...
Patricio Freire can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benavidez looks to work from half guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Pitbull showing excellent timing, blasts Joseph Benavidez with a right hand.
Benavidez steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Pitbull looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joseph Benavidez's punches
Pitbull measures the resilience of Benavidez's chin with an uppercut while Benavidez lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez attempts to cut off Pitbull with punches
Pitbull reels from the strikes.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Low kick by Joseph Benavidez to maintain his distance.
That hits Patricio Freire's ankle
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Patricio Freire tries a hook to the body
but Benavidez manages to dodge it
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pitbull steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Benavidez steps forward
Pitbull feints.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Pitbull showing excellent timing, blasts Joseph Benavidez with a right hand.
Benavidez steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Patricio Freire fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Benavidez's chin
Tremendous strikes from Pitbull!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Nice low kick from Pitbull
but Joseph Benavidez stops it.
Patricio Freire gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Solid shot from Joseph Benavidez to the body.
Pitbull didn't like that.
Patricio Freire takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Patricio Freire fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Pitbull goes to the body...
He punishes Benavidez's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Patricio Freire closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A solid combination from Patricio Freire
mostly hits air.
Pitbull pushes Joseph Benavidez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Joseph Benavidez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Patricio Freire's Right cheek
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Patricio Freire takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Benavidez steps backwards away from Patricio Freire. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Pitbull pushes Joseph Benavidez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Pitbull is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Patricio Freire goes with a looping right hand while Joseph Benavidez jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Benavidez seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Benavidez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Joseph Benavidez closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Benavidez is holding Patricio Freire's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire shows great balance while pushing away Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez gets sloppy and Patricio Freire tries to take advantage...
Joseph Benavidez launches a body shot
Pitbull evades.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Pitbull is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Pitbull looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joseph Benavidez's punches
Benavidez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pitbull.
Pitbull and Benavidez are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Joseph Benavidez and Pitbull engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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A bunch of leg kicks from Joseph Benavidez
are blocked by Pitbull.
Pitbull tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Patricio Freire
makes Benavidez stumble back!
A right hand from Patricio Freire
surprises Benavidez!
Nice punches from Patricio Freire.
Benavidez staggers backwards. Pitbull wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pitbull showing excellent timing, blasts Joseph Benavidez with a right hand.
Benavidez steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Shovel hook by Joseph Benavidez
goes nowhere.
Benavidez clumsily fails here and it's time for Patricio Freire to fight back!
Every time Joseph Benavidez attempts to get inside
Pitbull fires a low kick.
Tremendous strikes from Pitbull!
Some big punches are landing!
Pitbull is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Patricio Freire swings...
hard impact to Benavidez's face!
Nice punches from Patricio Freire.
Even nicer blocks from Benavidez.
Patricio Freire moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Benavidez's right thigh
Lightning fast low kick from Pitbull!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Patricio Freire takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Benavidez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Patricio Freire's punches
Benavidez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pitbull.
Benavidez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Joseph Benavidez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Benavidez pushes Patricio Freire and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Benavidez steps forward
Patricio Freire catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Patricio Freire has seen better days.
Patricio Freire attempts to cut off Benavidez with punches
Benavidez reels from the strikes.
Pitbull lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Joseph Benavidez! Brilliant slam!
Benavidez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Benavidez
Pitbull breaths deeply while on the ground
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Benavidez
Pitbull tries to move to full mount
Pitbull's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez is taking this opportunity to rest.
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez tries to close his guard around Pitbull
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Joseph Benavidez and Pitbull engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Patricio Freire is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Benavidez steps backwards away from Patricio Freire. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Pitbull wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Pitbull moves forward and holds Benavidez
The fighters are clinching.
Joseph Benavidez is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Pitbull is eating those punches!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pitbull doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joseph Benavidez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Pitbull who put distance between them
Pitbull launches a kick
but Joseph Benavidez avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Joseph Benavidez attempts a sweep single...
Joseph Benavidez catches Patricio Freire's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benavidez.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Pitbull
Benavidez is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Joseph Benavidez tries to better his position on the ground...
Benavidez breaks the closed guard of Patricio Freire and moves to half guard
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Patricio Freire manages to switch to half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Pitbull
Benavidez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Pitbull from the side mount!
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire launches a few punches to Benavidez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benavidez tries to cover his face,
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire launches a few punches to Benavidez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benavidez tries to cover his face,
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Pitbull measures the resilience of Benavidez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benavidez's side.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Patricio Freire...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Patricio Freire
Joseph Benavidez isolates Patricio Freire's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Patricio Freire is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Patricio Freire
Pitbull 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 Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Patricio Freire manages to switch to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Pitbull
Pitbull tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He succeeds!
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Pitbull
Benavidez is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joseph Benavidez!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Pitbull
Benavidez is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joseph Benavidez!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Pitbull tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Patricio Freire controls the situation despite Joseph Benavidez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Pitbull tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Patricio Freire controls the situation despite Joseph Benavidez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Pitbull
Pitbull measures the resilience of Benavidez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benavidez's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Pitbull
Benavidez tries to escape from closed guard...
Benavidez struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Pitbull
Pitbull is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Patricio Freire tries to close the guard.
Pitbull put Joseph Benavidez in closed guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Pitbull
Benavidez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Pitbull
Patricio Freire attempts to move to full guard
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Pitbull
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Patricio Freire's guard...
Joseph Benavidez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Patricio Freire by Split decision
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 27/48 (56%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 345 s
Statistics: Patricio Freire
Punches 48/80 (60%)
Kicks 5/7 (71%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 345 s
