Benavidez vs. Barao

[The Sandmen]

ManMMA SuperFight Championship

Joseph Benavidez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Renan Barão is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.

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Round 1
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Benavidez and Barão move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!


Bone shattering straight left hand from Joseph Benavidez!
Barão is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Barão's Right cheek is beginning to swell


Joseph Benavidez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Barão's chin
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Chin


The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez swings...
...no good.
Benavidez misses a step and Renan Barão sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barão is holding Joseph Benavidez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joseph Benavidez loses balance and goes to the ground.


Renan Barão is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to turn into his oponent...
Renan Barão tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Benavidez scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.


Renan Barão shoots for a double leg takedown!
Joseph Benavidez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.


Renan Barão shoots for a double leg takedown!
Joseph Benavidez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.


Joseph Benavidez launches a rapid series of punches
taking Barão from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Barão has a small cut in his Right cheek


Benavidez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Renan Barão's punches
Barão is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benavidez.


Barão grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Benavidez struggles... Renan Barão is unable to take him down


Joseph Benavidez has found an opening in the defense of Barão, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Barão is wobbling!
Barão has a small cut in his Chin


Barão cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Benavidez can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Nice punches from Joseph Benavidez.
Barão staggers backwards. Benavidez wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Barão has a small cut in his Nose


Benavidez launches a furious hook!
That hits Barão's chin like a wrecking ball! Barão loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Chin


Benavidez is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Barão tries to hit Joseph Benavidez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Benavidez dodges that
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benavidez launches a kick to Barão's thigh
Loud pop!
Barão hyper-extended his left leg


Benavidez is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
You can see Barão's blood making stains in the mat.
Renan Barão launches an up-kick intended for Joseph Benavidez's head...
Benavidez leans out of the way.


The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Benavidez is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Benavidez moves backwards and gestures for Renan Barão to stand up.
Barão climbs to his feet and is standing now.


You can see Barão's blood making stains in the mat.
Pulverizing punch to Barão's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Barão's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barão has a small cut in his Forehead


Joseph Benavidez's mind is definitely in the fight, Barão just got nailed! Joseph Benavidez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Barão is going to have a headache after this one.


Renan Barão's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Barão grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Benavidez struggles... Renan Barão is unable to take him down


Barão is holding Joseph Benavidez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joseph Benavidez shows great balance while pushing away Renan Barão
Poorly executed technique. Joseph Benavidez looks to counter!
Benavidez is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Barão's jaw!
Barão's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Right cheek
Barão seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.


Barão doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Benavidez is connecting with a few punches


Barão doesn't stop bleeding.
Joseph Benavidez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Barão blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Renan Barão's cheek! Barão stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Barão seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.


Benavidez is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Renan Barão kicks his legs trying to keep Joseph Benavidez away.
No damage done by those kicks.


Benavidez is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Renan Barão's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joseph Benavidez creates space and allows Renan Barão to stand up.
Renan Barão is on his feet again.


Benavidez decides to launch some tentative punches
Joseph Benavidez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.


Benavidez launches a hook to the body
Bang! Barão stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Barão's body! He's holding his side
Barão seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.


Benavidez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Barão with a double overhooks!


Renan Barão continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Joseph Benavidez launches a rapid series of punches
taking Barão from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
That brutal impact left Barão laid out on the mat! Joseph Benavidez's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Barão's Right eye is beginning to swell

Winner is Joseph Benavidez by KO (Punches) at 5:00 Round 1

Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 40/47 (85%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 13 s

Statistics: Renan Barão
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 68 s

Joseph Benavidez defends the SuperFight title!

Barao offered nothing JoBen was not prepared to dice.