Post by The Sandmen on May 25, 2020 20:17:33 GMT -5
Gilbert Melendez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Joseph Benavidez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Giblert and Benavidez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A wicked punch by Gilbert Melendez
goes awry.
The two exchange wildly
Benavidez is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Giblert is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Benavidez won't budge, forcing Giblert to pull guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Giblert
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 Giblert
Benavidez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Giblert's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Giblert
Benavidez tries to free his leg...
Giblert doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Giblert
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches to Giblert
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Joseph Benavidez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez 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 1:50 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Giblert
Benavidez tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He is not able to do it
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez 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 2:40 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Joseph Benavidez jumps back and jabs
Giblert only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Joseph Benavidez! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and launches himself over Joseph Benavidez
Great move by Giblert who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benavidez tries to take Gilbert Melendez down... Giblert stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Giblert's jaw!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benavidez struggles and launches a few punches to Giblert's head
Nothing from this... Joseph Benavidez seems frustrated.
Benavidez misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Giblert and Joseph Benavidez are cliched up against the cage. Giblert steps for a throw
Joseph Benavidez is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Hard blow to Benavidez's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez tries to breaks Gilbert Melendez's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Benavidez doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The fighters are clinching.
Giblert takes a break to breathe while holding Joseph Benavidez.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Giblert's chin
Joseph Benavidez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Giblert blocks that. It was easy!
Benavidez misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Giblert jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gilbert Melendez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Benavidez hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Gilbert Melendez!
Joseph Benavidez is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Benavidez! It would have finished this fight.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benavidez tries to take Gilbert Melendez down... Giblert stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches...
Gilbert Melendez dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Giblert is trying to counter now!
Gilbert Melendez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Benavidez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Joseph Benavidez's cheek! Benavidez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Giblert is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Benavidez tries to stand up!
Giblert doesn't allow him!
Giblert is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Giblert launches a kick to Benavidez's thigh
Loud pop!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Gilbert Melendez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and launches himself over Joseph Benavidez
Great move by Giblert who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches towards Giblert's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Giblert seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Giblert is launching some bone breaking punches to Benavidez's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Joseph Benavidez's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez tries to breaks Gilbert Melendez's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Benavidez doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Benavidez clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Brutal punches to Benavidez's face while in the clinch!
Benavidez pushes Gilbert Melendez with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Giblert is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Benavidez's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Joseph Benavidez's Right cheek
Some nice shots from Joseph Benavidez
that stun Giblert.
Solid shot from Joseph Benavidez to the body.
Giblert blocks in time.
Giblert is trying to counter now!
Gilbert Melendez swings...
hard impact to Benavidez's face!
Benavidez has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Nice punch by Joseph Benavidez
that nearly tags Giblert.
Solid jabs from Joseph Benavidez.
Giblert defends.
A solid combination from Joseph Benavidez
mostly hits air.
Joseph Benavidez gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Gilbert Melendez has found an opening in the defense of Benavidez, launching a big hook
Joseph Benavidez steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Benavidez pushes Gilbert Melendez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brutal combination from Gilbert Melendez!
Benavidez moves aside and dodges.
Not a desiderable position that Giblert is in now. Joseph Benavidez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Benavidez goes to the body...
his punches graze Giblert's arm.
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Giblert jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gilbert Melendez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gilbert Melendez embrace and tries to move away...
Gilbert Melendez pushes Benavidez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches towards Giblert's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Gilbert Melendez receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Gilbert Melendez 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 clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Gilbert Melendez!
That one almost breaks Benavidez's chin! He is knocked down!
Giblert is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Giblert launches a kick to Benavidez's thigh
Benavidez checks that kick!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Giblert is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Giblert moves backwards and gestures for Joseph Benavidez to stand up.
Benavidez climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Gilbert Melendez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
A bunch of leg kicks from Joseph Benavidez
are bothering his opponent.
Gilbert Melendez throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Benavidez's chin! That stops Benavidez in his tracks!
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Joseph Benavidez jumps back and jabs
Benavidez seems staggered and Gilbert Melendez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A punch from Joseph Benavidez
gets blocked by Giblert.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez's mind is definitely in the fight, Benavidez just got nailed! Gilbert Melendez 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!
Crisp uppercut by Giblert followed by a hard jab
Joseph Benavidez stumbles back.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Giblert steps forward
Benavidez feints.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Joseph Benavidez!
Giblert ducks under...
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
A solid combination from Joseph Benavidez
mostly hits air.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Gilbert Melendez.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on Benavidez.
Giblert looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joseph Benavidez's punches
Giblert is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benavidez.
Joseph Benavidez is measuring Giblert with his jab.
Giblert isn't fazed.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Benavidez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shovel hook by Joseph Benavidez
goes nowhere.
Benavidez clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Gilbert Melendez tries a middle kick
Benavidez blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Joseph Benavidez and Giblert engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gilbert Melendez has found an opening in the defense of Benavidez, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Benavidez's ribs.
Joseph Benavidez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Gilbert Melendez!
Tremendous strikes from Benavidez!
Giblert blocks with confidence
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and moves laterally.
Giblert decides to launch some tentative punches
Gilbert Melendez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gilbert Melendez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Giblert is connecting with a few punches
Benavidez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
A high kick from Gilbert Melendez
grazes Benavidez's head, but he seems okay.
Benavidez's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gilbert Melendez throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Benavidez's chin! That stops Benavidez in his tracks!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Benavidez to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Benavidez.
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by TKO (Punch) at 2:05 Round 3
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 26/47 (55%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 7/15 (47%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 13/42 (31%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/21 (14%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
JoBen tried. But in the end, he is no Giblert.
Joseph Benavidez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Giblert and Benavidez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A wicked punch by Gilbert Melendez
goes awry.
The two exchange wildly
Benavidez is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Giblert is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Benavidez won't budge, forcing Giblert to pull guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Giblert
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 Giblert
Benavidez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Giblert's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Giblert
Benavidez tries to free his leg...
Giblert doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Giblert
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches to Giblert
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Joseph Benavidez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez 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 1:50 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Giblert
Benavidez tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He is not able to do it
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez 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 2:40 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Joseph Benavidez jumps back and jabs
Giblert only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Joseph Benavidez! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and launches himself over Joseph Benavidez
Great move by Giblert who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benavidez tries to take Gilbert Melendez down... Giblert stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Giblert's jaw!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benavidez struggles and launches a few punches to Giblert's head
Nothing from this... Joseph Benavidez seems frustrated.
Benavidez misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Giblert and Joseph Benavidez are cliched up against the cage. Giblert steps for a throw
Joseph Benavidez is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Hard blow to Benavidez's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez tries to breaks Gilbert Melendez's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Benavidez doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The fighters are clinching.
Giblert takes a break to breathe while holding Joseph Benavidez.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Giblert's chin
Joseph Benavidez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Giblert blocks that. It was easy!
Benavidez misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Giblert jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gilbert Melendez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Benavidez hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Gilbert Melendez!
Joseph Benavidez is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Benavidez! It would have finished this fight.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benavidez tries to take Gilbert Melendez down... Giblert stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches...
Gilbert Melendez dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Giblert is trying to counter now!
Gilbert Melendez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Benavidez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Joseph Benavidez's cheek! Benavidez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Giblert is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Benavidez tries to stand up!
Giblert doesn't allow him!
Giblert is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Giblert launches a kick to Benavidez's thigh
Loud pop!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Gilbert Melendez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and launches himself over Joseph Benavidez
Great move by Giblert who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches towards Giblert's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Giblert seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Giblert is launching some bone breaking punches to Benavidez's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Joseph Benavidez's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez tries to breaks Gilbert Melendez's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Benavidez doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Benavidez clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Brutal punches to Benavidez's face while in the clinch!
Benavidez pushes Gilbert Melendez with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Giblert is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Benavidez's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Joseph Benavidez's Right cheek
Some nice shots from Joseph Benavidez
that stun Giblert.
Solid shot from Joseph Benavidez to the body.
Giblert blocks in time.
Giblert is trying to counter now!
Gilbert Melendez swings...
hard impact to Benavidez's face!
Benavidez has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Nice punch by Joseph Benavidez
that nearly tags Giblert.
Solid jabs from Joseph Benavidez.
Giblert defends.
A solid combination from Joseph Benavidez
mostly hits air.
Joseph Benavidez gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Gilbert Melendez has found an opening in the defense of Benavidez, launching a big hook
Joseph Benavidez steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Benavidez pushes Gilbert Melendez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brutal combination from Gilbert Melendez!
Benavidez moves aside and dodges.
Not a desiderable position that Giblert is in now. Joseph Benavidez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Benavidez goes to the body...
his punches graze Giblert's arm.
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Giblert jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gilbert Melendez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gilbert Melendez embrace and tries to move away...
Gilbert Melendez pushes Benavidez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches towards Giblert's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Gilbert Melendez receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Gilbert Melendez 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 clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Gilbert Melendez!
That one almost breaks Benavidez's chin! He is knocked down!
Giblert is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Giblert launches a kick to Benavidez's thigh
Benavidez checks that kick!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Giblert is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Giblert moves backwards and gestures for Joseph Benavidez to stand up.
Benavidez climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Gilbert Melendez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
A bunch of leg kicks from Joseph Benavidez
are bothering his opponent.
Gilbert Melendez throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Benavidez's chin! That stops Benavidez in his tracks!
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Joseph Benavidez jumps back and jabs
Benavidez seems staggered and Gilbert Melendez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A punch from Joseph Benavidez
gets blocked by Giblert.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez's mind is definitely in the fight, Benavidez just got nailed! Gilbert Melendez 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!
Crisp uppercut by Giblert followed by a hard jab
Joseph Benavidez stumbles back.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Giblert steps forward
Benavidez feints.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Joseph Benavidez!
Giblert ducks under...
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
A solid combination from Joseph Benavidez
mostly hits air.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Gilbert Melendez.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on Benavidez.
Giblert looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joseph Benavidez's punches
Giblert is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benavidez.
Joseph Benavidez is measuring Giblert with his jab.
Giblert isn't fazed.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Benavidez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shovel hook by Joseph Benavidez
goes nowhere.
Benavidez clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Gilbert Melendez tries a middle kick
Benavidez blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Joseph Benavidez and Giblert engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gilbert Melendez has found an opening in the defense of Benavidez, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Benavidez's ribs.
Joseph Benavidez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Gilbert Melendez!
Tremendous strikes from Benavidez!
Giblert blocks with confidence
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and moves laterally.
Giblert decides to launch some tentative punches
Gilbert Melendez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gilbert Melendez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Giblert is connecting with a few punches
Benavidez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
A high kick from Gilbert Melendez
grazes Benavidez's head, but he seems okay.
Benavidez's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gilbert Melendez throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Benavidez's chin! That stops Benavidez in his tracks!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Benavidez to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Benavidez.
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by TKO (Punch) at 2:05 Round 3
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 26/47 (55%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 7/15 (47%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 13/42 (31%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/21 (14%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
JoBen tried. But in the end, he is no Giblert.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!