Post by The Sandmen on Jun 12, 2012 12:20:32 GMT -5
Joseph Benavidez looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Michael McDonald looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Joseph Benavidez and Michael McDonald touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Joseph Benavidez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Benavidez is holding Michael McDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael McDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Michael McDonald...
Michael McDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Benavidez is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Benavidez is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benavidez use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michael McDonald holds Joseph Benavidez and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Benavidez is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Benavidez struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael McDonald's guard...
Joseph Benavidez is in McDonald open guard now
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over McDonald
McDonald tries an armbar from the bottom!
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Benavidez's eyes...
Joseph Benavidez breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Michael McDonald...
Michael McDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
McDonald is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benavidez is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joseph Benavidez!
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Michael McDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joseph Benavidez shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Joseph Benavidez breaks that americana attempt!
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to roll to his side and trap Michael McDonald in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches to McDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McDonald tries to cover his face,
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Benavidez
Michael McDonald isolates Joseph Benavidez's left arm looking for an armbar...
Joseph Benavidez manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Michael McDonald lost his dominant position.
McDonald misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benavidez measures the resilience of McDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McDonald's side.
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Benavidez
Michael McDonald tries to open Benavidez's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael McDonald. Benavidez is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Benavidez
Michael McDonald hovers above Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez stops him from throwing strikes.
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Benavidez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joseph Benavidez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Benavidez measures the resilience of McDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benavidez misses a step and Michael McDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael McDonald pushes Benavidez's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by McDonald who is in full mount! Benavidez is in trouble now!
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean 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 Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Joseph Benavidez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael McDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benavidez into his guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
McDonald and Benavidez are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Joseph Benavidez is looking to pass Michael McDonald's guard...
Michael McDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Benavidez struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael McDonald's guard...
McDonald doesn't want to free his opponent and Benavidez continues in closed guard
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Benavidez is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joseph Benavidez!
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to roll to his side and trap Michael McDonald in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to roll to his side and trap Michael McDonald in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael McDonald is in open guard over Benavidez
McDonald moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Michael McDonald is in open guard over Benavidez
Michael McDonald tries to finish with a leg lock!
Benavidez is able to break the lock.
McDonald misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benavidez tries to close his guard around McDonald
He is not able to do it
Michael McDonald is in open guard over Benavidez
Michael McDonald pushes Joseph Benavidez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Joseph Benavidez struggles not allowing Michael McDonald improve his position.
Michael McDonald gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Benavidez measures the resilience of McDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McDonald's side.
Crushing shot to McDonald's body! He's holding his side
Michael McDonald is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez launches a few weak punches
McDonald blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Michael McDonald is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez tries to close his guard around McDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Michael McDonald is in closed guard over Benavidez
Michael McDonald tries to pass Joseph Benavidez's guard...
Michael McDonald passes momentarily but Joseph Benavidez regains full guard.
Michael McDonald is in closed guard over Benavidez
McDonald is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
McDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
Michael McDonald any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Joseph Benavidez looks to counter!
McDonald is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael McDonald!
Herb Dean 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Joseph Benavidez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Nice punch by Joseph Benavidez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Joseph Benavidez attempts a sweep single...
Joseph Benavidez catches Michael McDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benavidez.
Crushing shot to McDonald's body! He's holding his side
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Benavidez tries to escape from the closed guard
Benavidez succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over McDonald
Benavidez tries to move to full mount
Benavidez's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over McDonald
Good looking punches from Joseph Benavidez on the ground
They could take their toll on McDonald.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over McDonald
Benavidez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Michael McDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Joseph Benavidez gets sloppy and Michael McDonald tries to take advantage...
McDonald tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He succeeds!
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Michael McDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Joseph Benavidez looks to posture up and open Michael McDonald's guard...
Joseph Benavidez forces Michael McDonald to open his guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over McDonald
Joseph Benavidez pushes Michael McDonald against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benavidez jumps and tries to free his leg! McDonald doesn't allow this but Joseph Benavidez is able to get half guard here.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over McDonald
Benavidez sits over his knees and pushes away McDonald's leg!
Joseph Benavidez is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Benavidez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Michael McDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over McDonald
Michael McDonald 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 open guard over McDonald
McDonald measures the resilience of Benavidez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benavidez's side.
Hard blow to Benavidez's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over McDonald
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass to half guard...
Michael McDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benavidez looks to work from half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over McDonald
Benavidez fires a barrage of punches at McDonald's head!
This is bad! Benavidez is just pounding on Michael McDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over McDonald
Michael McDonald 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 Benavidez's moves.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over McDonald
Benavidez sits over his knees and pushes away McDonald's leg!
Joseph Benavidez is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
McDonald tries to stand up!
Benavidez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
McDonald tries to show some ground skills
Benavidez uses his strength to keep Benavidez at a disadvantage
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
McDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Joseph Benavidez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! McDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
McDonald's Forehead is beginning to swell
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Michael McDonald...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
McDonald is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Michael McDonald 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 Benavidez's moves.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Joseph Benavidez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to McDonald's face!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Joseph Benavidez throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
McDonald breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Michael McDonald looks to counter!
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Joseph Benavidez.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Benavidez moves forward looking for some action
Joseph Benavidez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael McDonald slightly pushes Benavidez into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Several good body shots
land on McDonald.
McDonald ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael McDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Benavidez!
Nice move by McDonald who clinches and pushes Benavidez against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benavidez launches a few hard punches to Michael McDonald's ribs!
Michael McDonald's ribs shows the damage! Joseph Benavidez is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches towards McDonald's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Michael McDonald receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
McDonald launches a few hard punches to Joseph Benavidez's ribs!
Joseph Benavidez's ribs shows the damage! Michael McDonald is working his opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Benavidez's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez takes a break to breathe while holding Michael McDonald.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A right hand from Michael McDonald
gets deflected.
McDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Joseph Benavidez to fight back!
Quick hook by Joseph Benavidez
Good shot! McDonald has reasons to be worried.
McDonald's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez leans forwards and tries to grapple with McDonald
Benavidez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Michael McDonald 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benavidez tries to take Michael McDonald down... McDonald stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard McDonald's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez launches a few hard punches to Michael McDonald's ribs!
Michael McDonald's ribs shows the damage! Joseph Benavidez is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benavidez launches a few hard punches to Michael McDonald's ribs!
Michael McDonald's ribs shows the damage! Joseph Benavidez is working his opponent ribs!
McDonald ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McDonald struggles and launches a few punches to Benavidez's head
Nothing from this... Michael McDonald seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Joseph Benavidez looks to counter!
Benavidez grapple with Michael McDonald and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Michael McDonald falls hard on the mat with Joseph Benavidez on top of him
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over McDonald
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Michael McDonald's guard...
Joseph Benavidez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Benavidez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Benavidez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joseph Benavidez controls the situation despite Michael McDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
McDonald 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 Michael McDonald
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joseph Benavidez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Joseph Benavidez tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
McDonald struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Joseph Benavidez appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Herb Dean breaks Joseph Benavidez's lock! This is over! McDonald didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Joseph Benavidez by Submission (armbar) at 3:49 Round 3
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 9/9 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/19 (63%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/28 (54%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 600 s
Statistics: Michael McDonald
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/16 (50%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 600 s
This was better, but not by much. A dead even first round made for a potential fight-of-the-night, but then Benavidez kinda took over from there, leaving McDonald wondering where his burger went.
Michael McDonald looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Joseph Benavidez and Michael McDonald touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Joseph Benavidez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Benavidez is holding Michael McDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael McDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Michael McDonald...
Michael McDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Benavidez is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Benavidez is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benavidez use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michael McDonald holds Joseph Benavidez and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Benavidez is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Benavidez struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael McDonald's guard...
Joseph Benavidez is in McDonald open guard now
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over McDonald
McDonald tries an armbar from the bottom!
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Benavidez's eyes...
Joseph Benavidez breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Michael McDonald...
Michael McDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
McDonald is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benavidez is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joseph Benavidez!
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Michael McDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joseph Benavidez shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Joseph Benavidez breaks that americana attempt!
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to roll to his side and trap Michael McDonald in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches to McDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McDonald tries to cover his face,
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Benavidez
Michael McDonald isolates Joseph Benavidez's left arm looking for an armbar...
Joseph Benavidez manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Michael McDonald lost his dominant position.
McDonald misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benavidez measures the resilience of McDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McDonald's side.
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Benavidez
Michael McDonald tries to open Benavidez's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael McDonald. Benavidez is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Benavidez
Michael McDonald hovers above Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez stops him from throwing strikes.
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Benavidez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joseph Benavidez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Benavidez measures the resilience of McDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benavidez misses a step and Michael McDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael McDonald pushes Benavidez's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by McDonald who is in full mount! Benavidez is in trouble now!
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean 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 Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Joseph Benavidez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael McDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benavidez into his guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
McDonald and Benavidez are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Joseph Benavidez is looking to pass Michael McDonald's guard...
Michael McDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Benavidez struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael McDonald's guard...
McDonald doesn't want to free his opponent and Benavidez continues in closed guard
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Benavidez is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joseph Benavidez!
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to roll to his side and trap Michael McDonald in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to roll to his side and trap Michael McDonald in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael McDonald is in open guard over Benavidez
McDonald moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Michael McDonald is in open guard over Benavidez
Michael McDonald tries to finish with a leg lock!
Benavidez is able to break the lock.
McDonald misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benavidez tries to close his guard around McDonald
He is not able to do it
Michael McDonald is in open guard over Benavidez
Michael McDonald pushes Joseph Benavidez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Joseph Benavidez struggles not allowing Michael McDonald improve his position.
Michael McDonald gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Benavidez measures the resilience of McDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McDonald's side.
Crushing shot to McDonald's body! He's holding his side
Michael McDonald is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez launches a few weak punches
McDonald blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Michael McDonald is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez tries to close his guard around McDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Michael McDonald is in closed guard over Benavidez
Michael McDonald tries to pass Joseph Benavidez's guard...
Michael McDonald passes momentarily but Joseph Benavidez regains full guard.
Michael McDonald is in closed guard over Benavidez
McDonald is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
McDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
Michael McDonald any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Joseph Benavidez looks to counter!
McDonald is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael McDonald!
Herb Dean 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Joseph Benavidez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Nice punch by Joseph Benavidez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Joseph Benavidez attempts a sweep single...
Joseph Benavidez catches Michael McDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benavidez.
Crushing shot to McDonald's body! He's holding his side
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Benavidez tries to escape from the closed guard
Benavidez succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over McDonald
Benavidez tries to move to full mount
Benavidez's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over McDonald
Good looking punches from Joseph Benavidez on the ground
They could take their toll on McDonald.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over McDonald
Benavidez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Michael McDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Joseph Benavidez gets sloppy and Michael McDonald tries to take advantage...
McDonald tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He succeeds!
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Michael McDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over McDonald
Joseph Benavidez looks to posture up and open Michael McDonald's guard...
Joseph Benavidez forces Michael McDonald to open his guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over McDonald
Joseph Benavidez pushes Michael McDonald against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benavidez jumps and tries to free his leg! McDonald doesn't allow this but Joseph Benavidez is able to get half guard here.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over McDonald
Benavidez sits over his knees and pushes away McDonald's leg!
Joseph Benavidez is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Benavidez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Michael McDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over McDonald
Michael McDonald 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 open guard over McDonald
McDonald measures the resilience of Benavidez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benavidez's side.
Hard blow to Benavidez's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over McDonald
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass to half guard...
Michael McDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benavidez looks to work from half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over McDonald
Benavidez fires a barrage of punches at McDonald's head!
This is bad! Benavidez is just pounding on Michael McDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over McDonald
Michael McDonald 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 Benavidez's moves.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over McDonald
Benavidez sits over his knees and pushes away McDonald's leg!
Joseph Benavidez is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
McDonald tries to stand up!
Benavidez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
McDonald tries to show some ground skills
Benavidez uses his strength to keep Benavidez at a disadvantage
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
McDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Joseph Benavidez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! McDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
McDonald's Forehead is beginning to swell
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Michael McDonald...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
McDonald is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Michael McDonald 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 Benavidez's moves.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Joseph Benavidez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to McDonald's face!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Joseph Benavidez throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
McDonald breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Michael McDonald looks to counter!
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Joseph Benavidez.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Benavidez moves forward looking for some action
Joseph Benavidez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael McDonald slightly pushes Benavidez into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Several good body shots
land on McDonald.
McDonald ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael McDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Benavidez!
Nice move by McDonald who clinches and pushes Benavidez against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benavidez launches a few hard punches to Michael McDonald's ribs!
Michael McDonald's ribs shows the damage! Joseph Benavidez is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches towards McDonald's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Michael McDonald receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
McDonald launches a few hard punches to Joseph Benavidez's ribs!
Joseph Benavidez's ribs shows the damage! Michael McDonald is working his opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Benavidez's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez takes a break to breathe while holding Michael McDonald.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A right hand from Michael McDonald
gets deflected.
McDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Joseph Benavidez to fight back!
Quick hook by Joseph Benavidez
Good shot! McDonald has reasons to be worried.
McDonald's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez leans forwards and tries to grapple with McDonald
Benavidez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Michael McDonald 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benavidez tries to take Michael McDonald down... McDonald stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard McDonald's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez launches a few hard punches to Michael McDonald's ribs!
Michael McDonald's ribs shows the damage! Joseph Benavidez is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benavidez launches a few hard punches to Michael McDonald's ribs!
Michael McDonald's ribs shows the damage! Joseph Benavidez is working his opponent ribs!
McDonald ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McDonald struggles and launches a few punches to Benavidez's head
Nothing from this... Michael McDonald seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Joseph Benavidez looks to counter!
Benavidez grapple with Michael McDonald and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Michael McDonald falls hard on the mat with Joseph Benavidez on top of him
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over McDonald
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Michael McDonald's guard...
Joseph Benavidez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Benavidez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Benavidez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joseph Benavidez controls the situation despite Michael McDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Michael McDonald
McDonald 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 Michael McDonald
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joseph Benavidez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Joseph Benavidez tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
McDonald struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Joseph Benavidez appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Herb Dean breaks Joseph Benavidez's lock! This is over! McDonald didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Joseph Benavidez by Submission (armbar) at 3:49 Round 3
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 9/9 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/19 (63%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/28 (54%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 600 s
Statistics: Michael McDonald
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/16 (50%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 600 s
This was better, but not by much. A dead even first round made for a potential fight-of-the-night, but then Benavidez kinda took over from there, leaving McDonald wondering where his burger went.