Post by The Sandmen on Aug 16, 2019 0:01:23 GMT -5
ManMMA SuperFight Championship
Conor McGregor is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Joseph Benavidez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Conor McGregor wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Joseph Benavidez is opening up on Notorious and raining down combinations!
Notorious doesn't look worried as he defends.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Benavidez.
It looks like Notorious was hit by a bus!
Notorious's Right eye is beginning to swell
Conor McGregor's mind is definitely in the fight, Benavidez just got nailed! Conor McGregor saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Benavidez is going to have a headache after this one.
Benavidez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benavidez has a small cut in his Chin
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and launches himself over Notorious!
Nice move by Benavidez who clinches and pushes Notorious against the cage
Conor McGregor tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Benavidez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Notorious grab one of Joseph Benavidez's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Conor McGregor throw Benavidez to the mat like a ragdoll
Notorious is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Notorious launches a kick to Benavidez's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Notorious is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Notorious launches a kick to Benavidez's thigh
Loud pop!
Notorious is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Notorious launches a kick to Benavidez's thigh
Loud pop!
Notorious is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Joseph Benavidez launches an up-kick intended for Conor McGregor's head...
It lands flush with Conor McGregor's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Notorious's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Notorious is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Benavidez tries to hit Conor McGregor with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Notorious dodges that
Notorious tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Notorious launches a kick to Benavidez's thigh
Loud pop!
Notorious is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Benavidez tries to hit Conor McGregor with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Notorious dodges that
Notorious is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Joseph Benavidez kicks his legs trying to keep Conor McGregor away.
Conor McGregor takes a kick to the body.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Joseph Benavidez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Joseph Benavidez is standing now.
Brutal combination from Joseph Benavidez!
Notorious is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Joseph Benavidez shoots for a double leg takedown!
Conor McGregor sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Notorious tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Conor McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joseph Benavidez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Notorious into his guard.
Conor McGregor is in closed guard over Benavidez
Notorious is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Conor McGregor!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Joseph Benavidez throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Notorious breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Joseph Benavidez is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Conor McGregor tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez rolls him over and takes his back!
Benavidez is in rear mount over Notorious
Notorious is moving on the ground...
Benavidez tries to counter Notorious's moves on the ground.
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Notorious has given his back to Joseph Benavidez who is trying to get one hook in!
Joseph Benavidez has one hook in!
Benavidez is in rear mount over Notorious with one hook in
Notorious measures the resilience of Benavidez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benavidez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benavidez is in rear mount over Notorious 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 Notorious.
Nicely done! Benavidez now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Benavidez is in rear mount over Notorious with two hooks in
Benavidez is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Notorious, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Benavidez moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Benavidez is in rear mount over Notorious with two hooks in
Benavidez tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Notorious!
Notorious adopts the turtle defense and Benavidez is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Benavidez is in rear mount over Notorious with two hooks in
Conor McGregor launches a few punches to Benavidez's cheek from the guard.
Joseph Benavidez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Conor McGregor gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Benavidez tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Notorious!
Notorious adopts the turtle defense and Benavidez is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Benavidez is in rear mount over Notorious with two hooks in
Notorious is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Notorious holds Joseph Benavidez's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Conor McGregor is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Conor McGregor looks to mount Joseph Benavidez...
Conor McGregor slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Conor McGregor is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez measures the resilience of Notorious's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Notorious blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Conor McGregor is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Joseph Benavidez creates enough space to control Conor McGregor's leg.
Conor McGregor is in half guard over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to move to full guard
Conor McGregor keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Joseph Benavidez launches a rapid series of punches
taking Notorious from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
There is a small laceration on Conor McGregor's Chin
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Notorious dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Benavidez from the ground!
Conor McGregor chases Benavidez and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Benavidez steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Conor McGregor throws a combo
Joseph Benavidez ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Notorious swings again, only to get countered once more! Notorious is looking bad here!
Joseph Benavidez launches a body shot
Notorious dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Benavidez has a small cut in his Nose
As the fight continues it seems that Joseph Benavidez is taking the best of the fight.
Joseph Benavidez shoots for a double leg takedown!
Conor McGregor sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Notorious tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Conor McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joseph Benavidez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Notorious into his guard.
Conor McGregor is in closed guard over Benavidez
Conor McGregor tries to better his position on the ground...
Notorious breaks the closed guard of Joseph Benavidez and moves to half guard
Conor McGregor is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Conor McGregor looks to mount Joseph Benavidez...
Conor McGregor slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Conor McGregor is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Conor McGregor tries to better his position on the ground...
Notorious is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Conor McGregor is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Notorious can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Notorious delivers a few accurate elbows!
Benavidez is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Joseph Benavidez's Left eye
Notorious is in rear mount over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Notorious fires a barrage of punches at Benavidez's head!
The punches go wide.
Notorious is in rear mount over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches to Notorious's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Notorious tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Notorious is in rear mount over Benavidez
Benavidez has given his back to Conor McGregor who is trying to get one hook in!
Conor McGregor has one hook in!
Notorious is in rear mount over Benavidez with one hook in
Joseph Benavidez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Notorious's moves.
Notorious is in rear mount over Benavidez with one hook in
Benavidez is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Benavidez holds Conor McGregor's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Notorious measures the resilience of Benavidez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benavidez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Conor McGregor...
Conor McGregor sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Notorious
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Notorious 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 half guard over Notorious
Notorious and Benavidez are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Joseph Benavidez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Conor McGregor 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 half guard over Notorious
Joseph Benavidez aggressively and repeatedly punches Notorious.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Notorious
Benavidez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Notorious from the side mount!
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Benavidez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Conor McGregor blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Benavidez clumsily fails here and it's time for Conor McGregor to fight back!
Conor McGregor launches a few punches to Benavidez's cheek from the guard.
Joseph Benavidez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Conor McGregor manages to switch to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Notorious
Joseph Benavidez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Benavidez is in closed guard... Notorious tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Joseph Benavidez looks to counter!
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Conor McGregor's guard...
Joseph Benavidez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Notorious
Benavidez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Notorious can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Benavidez doesn't stop bleeding.
Conor McGregor launches a few punches to Benavidez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benavidez tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Joseph Benavidez's Left cheek
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Notorious
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Conor McGregor's guard...
Joseph Benavidez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor launches a few punches to Benavidez's cheek from the guard.
Joseph Benavidez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Notorious misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joseph Benavidez looks to pass to mount...
Benavidez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Conor McGregor.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Notorious 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!
Conor McGregor is in half guard over Benavidez
Benavidez doesn't stop bleeding.
Notorious launches a barrage of elbows over Benavidez's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Benavidez doesn't fight back!
Conor McGregor is in half guard over Benavidez
Conor McGregor tries to free his leg
Conor McGregor uses some of his skill by jumping out of Benavidez's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Joseph Benavidez.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Benavidez doesn't stop bleeding.
Superb haymaker by Benavidez
that lands on Notorious's face like a cannon ball!
Joseph Benavidez is a bloody mess!
Benavidez leads with a punch
Conor McGregor evades but whiffs with a counter.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Benavidez.
Conor McGregor gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Conor McGregor throws a combo
Benavidez punches back but nobody connects.
You can see Benavidez's blood making stains in the mat.
Notorious follows Joseph Benavidez
only to get counter punched in a big way! Notorious needs to stop playing Joseph Benavidez's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
0:55 Round 3 and Notorious is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Conor McGregor and Benavidez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Notorious's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see Benavidez's blood making stains in the mat.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Conor McGregor! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Notorious ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Joseph Benavidez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Benavidez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Conor McGregor didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Notorious
Joseph Benavidez is a bloody mess!
Notorious tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He is not able to do it
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Notorious
Conor McGregor launches a few punches to Benavidez's cheek from the guard.
Joseph Benavidez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Notorious clumsily fails here and it's time for Joseph Benavidez to fight back!
Benavidez moves on the ground
Joseph Benavidez moves to side mount
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Notorious is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Conor McGregor attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Joseph Benavidez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Conor McGregor launches a few punches to Benavidez's cheek from the guard.
Joseph Benavidez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Joseph Benavidez looks to counter!
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Conor McGregor...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Notorious measures the resilience of Benavidez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benavidez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Benavidez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joseph Benavidez controls the situation despite Conor McGregor efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Conor McGregor
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joseph Benavidez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Joseph Benavidez moves to better his position on the ground...
Joseph Benavidez viciously slams hammer blows to Notorious's face!
Notorious's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Benavidez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Notorious's being punished here!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Joseph Benavidez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Notorious tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Joseph Benavidez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Notorious misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joseph Benavidez sits high on Conor McGregor's chest and pulls his leg underneath Notorious's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Notorious tries to roll out. He's too quick for Joseph Benavidez and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benavidez and it cost him top position.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Conor McGregor moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
You can see Benavidez's blood making stains in the mat.
Notorious looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joseph Benavidez's punches
Notorious is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benavidez.
Notorious's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Joseph Benavidez is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Benavidez decides to launch some tentative punches
Joseph Benavidez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Joseph Benavidez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and launches himself over Notorious!
Nice move by Benavidez who clinches and pushes Notorious against the cage
Conor McGregor pushes away Benavidez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Benavidez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Conor McGregor
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benavidez doesn't stop bleeding.
Benavidez struggles and launches a few punches to Notorious's head
Those punches are hitting! Notorious covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Conor McGregor is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Benavidez with uppercuts!
Nothing that Benavidez must fear as he blocks nicely
Notorious misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benavidez begins to launch a barrage of punches over Notorious
this is getting worse and worse for Notorious
Joseph Benavidez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Notorious has a small cut in his Mouth
You can see Benavidez's blood making stains in the mat.
Notorious steps backwards away from Joseph Benavidez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Conor McGregor and Benavidez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joseph Benavidez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Joseph Benavidez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Notorious's face
Notorious crumples to the mat and Benavidez moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Notorious's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Joseph Benavidez by KO (Punch) at 4:44 Round 3
Statistics: Conor McGregor
Punches 12/20 (60%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/45 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 42/56 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 12/22 (55%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 533 s
Joseph Benavidez wins the SuperFight title!
Finally, something worth fight of the damned night. This was a great fight. JoBen came strong, beat McGregor down and almost finished the fight early. Then McGregor was all like, "Shit, dawg, if I can beat an old man who is not even looking at me in a bar, surely I can beat Joseph Benavidez!" He fought back and almost finished JoBen. But he did not. As JoBen is not an old man who is not looking. Then JoBen was like, "wait, you ACTUALLY sucker-punched an old man in a bar when he was not looking?" And Conor was like, "Of fucking course I did. I am Conor McGregor and he politely declined a shot of my Proper 12!" So JoBen beat the shit out of Conor and finished the fight.
All. True.
Good. Fight.
The. End.