Post by The Sandmen on Jul 24, 2012 11:07:52 GMT -5
Joseph Benavidez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Hominick while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Hominick grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Benavidez struggles... Mark Hominick is unable to take him down
Hominick misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Joseph Benavidez
that nearly tags Hominick.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and launches himself over Hominick!
Nice move by Benavidez who clinches and pushes Hominick against the cage
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez struggles and launches a few punches to Hominick's head
Nothing from this... Joseph Benavidez seems frustrated.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Benavidez fires low kicks
punishing Hominick's legs repeatedly.
Hominick grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mark Hominick
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Mark Hominick is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez tries to close his guard around Hominick
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Hominick!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Benavidez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joseph Benavidez controls the situation despite Mark Hominick efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Mark Hominick tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick tries to escape from closed guard...
Hominick struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Benavidez
Hominick launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joseph Benavidez is not able to stop Benavidez ground skills and Mark Hominick moves to side mount!
Mark Hominick is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches to Hominick's cheek from the guard.
Mark Hominick uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hominick tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mark Hominick 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 2:15 in the 1 round
Mark Hominick is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Mark Hominick looks to mount Joseph Benavidez...
Joseph Benavidez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Mark Hominick is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez is getting frustrated here.
Hominick misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joseph Benavidez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hominick pulls his arm out of danger.
Mark Hominick is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez tries to close his guard around Hominick
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Hominick!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Joseph Benavidez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Benavidez drills Mark Hominick's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Mark Hominick tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Mark Hominick is looking to pass Joseph Benavidez's guard...
Mark Hominick gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Benavidez
Benavidez launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Hominick's ribs.
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Benavidez
Mark Hominick doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Mark Hominick. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
A right hand from Joseph Benavidez
surprises Hominick!
Hominick studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Hominick looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joseph Benavidez's punches
Benavidez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Hominick.
A wicked punch by Mark Hominick
goes awry.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benavidez launches a hook to the body
Bang! Hominick stops that one with his ribs!
Joseph Benavidez attempts a sweep single...
Mark Hominick was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Benavidez pushes Mark Hominick and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Joseph Benavidez goes with a looping right hand while Mark Hominick jumps back and jabs
Benavidez seems staggered and Mark Hominick runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mark Hominick attempts to cut off Benavidez with punches
Benavidez avoids getting cornered.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Joseph Benavidez.
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Round 2
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Joseph Benavidez goes with a looping right hand while Mark Hominick jumps back and jabs
Benavidez seems staggered and Mark Hominick runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lightning fast low kick from Hominick!
Benavidez blocks that kick with his leg.
Benavidez is holding Mark Hominick's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Hominick loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Mark Hominick
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Mark Hominick...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Benavidez goes for an armbar!
Mark Hominick breaks the lock and pushes away Joseph Benavidez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Joseph Benavidez throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Hominick tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benavidez follows Mark Hominick
only to get counter punched in a big way! Benavidez needs to stop playing Mark Hominick's game or he'll get knocked out!
Joseph Benavidez launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Hominick is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benavidez launches a kick
Hominick checks it and keeps distance.
Mark Hominick gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Benavidez is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Hominick's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Mark Hominick's Right cheek
Solid shot from Joseph Benavidez to the body.
Hominick didn't like that.
The two exchange wildly
Hominick is connecting with a few punches
Mark Hominick leans forwards and tries to grapple with Benavidez
Hominick shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Benavidez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Mark Hominick embrace and tries to move away...
Mark Hominick pushes Benavidez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joseph Benavidez slightly pushes Hominick into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Hominick tries to grapple
He puts Benavidez in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez tries to take Mark Hominick down... Hominick stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hominick's jaw!
Mark Hominick 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.
Joseph Benavidez pushes away Hominick trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hominick stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez circles to get the center of the cage
Joseph Benavidez goes with a looping right hand while Mark Hominick jumps back and jabs
Hominick seems staggered and Joseph Benavidez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Mark Hominick
puts Benavidez in a world of hurt!
Benavidez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Hominick didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Hominick
Benavidez tries to jump to side mount.
Mark Hominick jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Mark Hominick fakes some punches
Benavidez ties him up.
Hominick misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches to Hominick's cheek from the guard.
Mark Hominick uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) is cheering him!
Mark Hominick is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to trap Mark Hominick in his guard.
Mark Hominick keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Hominick is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez measures the resilience of Hominick's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hominick's side.
Hominick ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mark Hominick is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to trap Mark Hominick in his guard.
Mark Hominick keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Hominick is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to trap Mark Hominick in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez manages to switch to full guard.
Mark Hominick is in open guard over Benavidez
Mark Hominick aggressively and repeatedly punches Benavidez.
Good job by Benavidez blocking and slipping the blows.
Mark Hominick is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez tries to close his guard around Hominick
He succeeds!
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Hominick!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Hominick is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and launches himself over Hominick!
Nice move by Benavidez who clinches and pushes Hominick against the cage
Mark Hominick 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 takes a break to breathe while holding Mark Hominick.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Joseph Benavidez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Joseph Benavidez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Mark Hominick 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 Mark Hominick
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hominick tries to take Joseph Benavidez down... Benavidez stumbles backwards and Mark Hominick launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Benavidez's jaw!
Benavidez's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick launches a few hard punches to Joseph Benavidez's ribs!
Joseph Benavidez's ribs shows the damage! Mark Hominick is working his opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Benavidez's mid-section, he seems hurt
Benavidez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Mark Hominick embrace and tries to move away...
Mark Hominick pushes Benavidez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick tries to take Joseph Benavidez down... Benavidez stumbles backwards and Mark Hominick launches a few punches...
Joseph Benavidez dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Hominick clumsily fails here and it's time for Joseph Benavidez to fight back!
Benavidez tries to take Mark Hominick down... Hominick stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hominick's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hominick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joseph Benavidez embrace and tries to move away...
Joseph Benavidez pushes Hominick forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez tries to take Mark Hominick down... Hominick stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hominick's jaw!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hominick struggles and launches a few punches to Benavidez's head
Those punches are hitting! Benavidez covers his head!
Benavidez has a small cut in his Right cheek
Joseph Benavidez pushes away Hominick trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hominick stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez circles to get the center of the cage
Benavidez is holding Mark Hominick's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Hominick shows great balance while pushing away Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez circles around Hominick
Benavidez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Hominick didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Hominick
Joseph Benavidez storms over Hominick with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Benavidez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hominick's face with his elbows!
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Hominick
Hominick tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He succeeds!
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Hominick
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joseph Benavidez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Benavidez struggles on the ground and tries to break Mark Hominick's guard...
Hominick doesn't want to free his opponent and Benavidez continues in closed guard
Benavidez misses a step and Mark Hominick sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hominick moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Joseph Benavidez breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Joseph Benavidez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mark Hominick takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Hominick fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joseph Benavidez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mark Hominick is in open guard over Benavidez
Mark Hominick tries to pass to half guard...
Joseph Benavidez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hominick looks to work from half guard.
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Joseph Benavidez gets sloppy and Mark Hominick tries to take advantage...
Mark Hominick fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Benavidez's face!
Benavidez's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Benavidez
Hominick is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Benavidez
Mark Hominick tries to pass Joseph Benavidez's guard...
Mark Hominick passes momentarily but Joseph Benavidez sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick 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.
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches to Hominick's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hominick tries to cover his face,
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Benavidez's being punished here!
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Benavidez measures the resilience of Hominick's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hominick's side.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Hominick!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Hominick tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Hominick
Stand up! This is what Benavidez's cornermen are shouting. Mark Hominick is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mark Hominick tries to close the guard.
Hominick put Joseph Benavidez in closed guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Hominick
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Mark Hominick's guard...
Joseph Benavidez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Benavidez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mark Hominick's punches
Benavidez measures the resilience of Hominick's chin with an uppercut while Hominick lands some great crosses.
Benavidez's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Benavidez tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Benavidez is clinching with Hominick.
Hominick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joseph Benavidez embrace and tries to move away...
Joseph Benavidez pushes Hominick forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick tries to take Joseph Benavidez down... Benavidez stumbles backwards and Mark Hominick launches a few punches...
Joseph Benavidez dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Nice punch by Mark Hominick
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Mark Hominick throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Benavidez's chin! That stops Benavidez in his tracks!
Benavidez's Left eye is beginning to swell
Joseph Benavidez and Hominick engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mark Hominick is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Hominick decides to launch some tentative punches
Benavidez launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hominick with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Hominick launches a furious low kick!
Benavidez receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Hominick is swinging for the fences!
Benavidez backpedals and creates space. Mark Hominick is asking him if he is going to fight!
Hominick clumsily fails here and it's time for Joseph Benavidez to fight back!
Hominick launches a kick
but Joseph Benavidez avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Mark Hominick wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Benavidez!
Benavidez's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joseph Benavidez's Mouth
Joseph Benavidez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Benavidez tries to grapple
He puts Hominick in a double underhook!
Hominick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joseph Benavidez embrace and tries to move away...
Joseph Benavidez pushes Hominick forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mark Hominick 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.
Benavidez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Mark Hominick embrace and tries to move away...
Mark Hominick pushes Benavidez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joseph Benavidez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Hominick who put distance between them
Some nice shots from Joseph Benavidez
miss their mark.
Benavidez clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Hominick to fight back!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Hominick.
It looks like Benavidez was hit by a bus!
Benavidez's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Benavidez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hominick sprawls and remains on his feet.
Benavidez pushes Mark Hominick and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hominick pushes Joseph Benavidez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Benavidez throws a lazy kick
Hominick dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Benavidez's Nose is beginning to swell
Mark Hominick takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Joseph Benavidez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Unknown
Mark Hominick 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!
There is a small laceration on Joseph Benavidez's Right cheek
Winner is Mark Hominick by TKO (Stoppage cut Right cheek) at 3:42 Round 4
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 11/27 (41%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 2/9 (22%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/23 (57%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 430 s
Statistics: Mark Hominick
Punches 33/55 (60%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 6/16 (38%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 430 s
This fight turned in a jiffy. Jo was working hard the whole fight to do slow, gradual damage to Mark throughout. But in the 4th round, Mark did MAJOR damage, and Benavidez never really recovered, evbentually being finished with the TKO. Benevidez might want to amp up his strength or aggression or something to maintain offence, rather than losing an otherwise well fought fight. He could probbaly also use some KO resistance or health to help prevent these one-round losses.
Ferocious staredown by Hominick while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Hominick grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Benavidez struggles... Mark Hominick is unable to take him down
Hominick misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Joseph Benavidez
that nearly tags Hominick.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and launches himself over Hominick!
Nice move by Benavidez who clinches and pushes Hominick against the cage
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez struggles and launches a few punches to Hominick's head
Nothing from this... Joseph Benavidez seems frustrated.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Benavidez fires low kicks
punishing Hominick's legs repeatedly.
Hominick grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mark Hominick
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Mark Hominick is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez tries to close his guard around Hominick
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Hominick!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Benavidez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joseph Benavidez controls the situation despite Mark Hominick efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Mark Hominick tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick tries to escape from closed guard...
Hominick struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Benavidez
Hominick launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joseph Benavidez is not able to stop Benavidez ground skills and Mark Hominick moves to side mount!
Mark Hominick is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches to Hominick's cheek from the guard.
Mark Hominick uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hominick tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mark Hominick 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 2:15 in the 1 round
Mark Hominick is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Mark Hominick looks to mount Joseph Benavidez...
Joseph Benavidez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Mark Hominick is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez is getting frustrated here.
Hominick misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joseph Benavidez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hominick pulls his arm out of danger.
Mark Hominick is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez tries to close his guard around Hominick
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Hominick!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Joseph Benavidez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Benavidez drills Mark Hominick's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Mark Hominick tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Mark Hominick is looking to pass Joseph Benavidez's guard...
Mark Hominick gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Benavidez
Benavidez launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Hominick's ribs.
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Benavidez
Mark Hominick doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Mark Hominick. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
A right hand from Joseph Benavidez
surprises Hominick!
Hominick studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Hominick looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joseph Benavidez's punches
Benavidez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Hominick.
A wicked punch by Mark Hominick
goes awry.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benavidez launches a hook to the body
Bang! Hominick stops that one with his ribs!
Joseph Benavidez attempts a sweep single...
Mark Hominick was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Benavidez pushes Mark Hominick and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Joseph Benavidez goes with a looping right hand while Mark Hominick jumps back and jabs
Benavidez seems staggered and Mark Hominick runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mark Hominick attempts to cut off Benavidez with punches
Benavidez avoids getting cornered.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Joseph Benavidez.
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Round 2
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Joseph Benavidez goes with a looping right hand while Mark Hominick jumps back and jabs
Benavidez seems staggered and Mark Hominick runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lightning fast low kick from Hominick!
Benavidez blocks that kick with his leg.
Benavidez is holding Mark Hominick's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Hominick loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Mark Hominick
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Mark Hominick...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Benavidez goes for an armbar!
Mark Hominick breaks the lock and pushes away Joseph Benavidez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Joseph Benavidez throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Hominick tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benavidez follows Mark Hominick
only to get counter punched in a big way! Benavidez needs to stop playing Mark Hominick's game or he'll get knocked out!
Joseph Benavidez launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Hominick is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benavidez launches a kick
Hominick checks it and keeps distance.
Mark Hominick gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Benavidez is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Hominick's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Mark Hominick's Right cheek
Solid shot from Joseph Benavidez to the body.
Hominick didn't like that.
The two exchange wildly
Hominick is connecting with a few punches
Mark Hominick leans forwards and tries to grapple with Benavidez
Hominick shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Benavidez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Mark Hominick embrace and tries to move away...
Mark Hominick pushes Benavidez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joseph Benavidez slightly pushes Hominick into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Hominick tries to grapple
He puts Benavidez in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez tries to take Mark Hominick down... Hominick stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hominick's jaw!
Mark Hominick 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.
Joseph Benavidez pushes away Hominick trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hominick stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez circles to get the center of the cage
Joseph Benavidez goes with a looping right hand while Mark Hominick jumps back and jabs
Hominick seems staggered and Joseph Benavidez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Mark Hominick
puts Benavidez in a world of hurt!
Benavidez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Hominick didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Hominick
Benavidez tries to jump to side mount.
Mark Hominick jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Mark Hominick fakes some punches
Benavidez ties him up.
Hominick misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches to Hominick's cheek from the guard.
Mark Hominick uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) is cheering him!
Mark Hominick is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to trap Mark Hominick in his guard.
Mark Hominick keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Hominick is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez measures the resilience of Hominick's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hominick's side.
Hominick ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mark Hominick is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to trap Mark Hominick in his guard.
Mark Hominick keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Hominick is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to trap Mark Hominick in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez manages to switch to full guard.
Mark Hominick is in open guard over Benavidez
Mark Hominick aggressively and repeatedly punches Benavidez.
Good job by Benavidez blocking and slipping the blows.
Mark Hominick is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez tries to close his guard around Hominick
He succeeds!
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Hominick!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Hominick is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and launches himself over Hominick!
Nice move by Benavidez who clinches and pushes Hominick against the cage
Mark Hominick 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 takes a break to breathe while holding Mark Hominick.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Joseph Benavidez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Joseph Benavidez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Mark Hominick 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 Mark Hominick
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hominick tries to take Joseph Benavidez down... Benavidez stumbles backwards and Mark Hominick launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Benavidez's jaw!
Benavidez's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick launches a few hard punches to Joseph Benavidez's ribs!
Joseph Benavidez's ribs shows the damage! Mark Hominick is working his opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Benavidez's mid-section, he seems hurt
Benavidez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Mark Hominick embrace and tries to move away...
Mark Hominick pushes Benavidez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick tries to take Joseph Benavidez down... Benavidez stumbles backwards and Mark Hominick launches a few punches...
Joseph Benavidez dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Hominick clumsily fails here and it's time for Joseph Benavidez to fight back!
Benavidez tries to take Mark Hominick down... Hominick stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hominick's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hominick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joseph Benavidez embrace and tries to move away...
Joseph Benavidez pushes Hominick forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez tries to take Mark Hominick down... Hominick stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hominick's jaw!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hominick struggles and launches a few punches to Benavidez's head
Those punches are hitting! Benavidez covers his head!
Benavidez has a small cut in his Right cheek
Joseph Benavidez pushes away Hominick trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hominick stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez circles to get the center of the cage
Benavidez is holding Mark Hominick's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Hominick shows great balance while pushing away Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez circles around Hominick
Benavidez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Hominick didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Hominick
Joseph Benavidez storms over Hominick with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Benavidez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hominick's face with his elbows!
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Hominick
Hominick tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He succeeds!
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Hominick
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joseph Benavidez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Benavidez struggles on the ground and tries to break Mark Hominick's guard...
Hominick doesn't want to free his opponent and Benavidez continues in closed guard
Benavidez misses a step and Mark Hominick sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hominick moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Joseph Benavidez breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Joseph Benavidez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mark Hominick takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Hominick fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joseph Benavidez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mark Hominick is in open guard over Benavidez
Mark Hominick tries to pass to half guard...
Joseph Benavidez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hominick looks to work from half guard.
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Joseph Benavidez gets sloppy and Mark Hominick tries to take advantage...
Mark Hominick fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Benavidez's face!
Benavidez's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Benavidez
Hominick is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Benavidez
Mark Hominick tries to pass Joseph Benavidez's guard...
Mark Hominick passes momentarily but Joseph Benavidez sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick 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.
Joseph Benavidez launches a few punches to Hominick's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hominick tries to cover his face,
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Benavidez's being punished here!
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Benavidez measures the resilience of Hominick's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hominick's side.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Mark Hominick is in closed guard over Benavidez
Hominick is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Hominick!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Hominick tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Hominick
Stand up! This is what Benavidez's cornermen are shouting. Mark Hominick is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mark Hominick tries to close the guard.
Hominick put Joseph Benavidez in closed guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Hominick
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Mark Hominick's guard...
Joseph Benavidez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Benavidez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mark Hominick's punches
Benavidez measures the resilience of Hominick's chin with an uppercut while Hominick lands some great crosses.
Benavidez's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Benavidez tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Benavidez is clinching with Hominick.
Hominick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joseph Benavidez embrace and tries to move away...
Joseph Benavidez pushes Hominick forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick tries to take Joseph Benavidez down... Benavidez stumbles backwards and Mark Hominick launches a few punches...
Joseph Benavidez dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Nice punch by Mark Hominick
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Mark Hominick throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Benavidez's chin! That stops Benavidez in his tracks!
Benavidez's Left eye is beginning to swell
Joseph Benavidez and Hominick engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mark Hominick is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Hominick decides to launch some tentative punches
Benavidez launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hominick with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Hominick launches a furious low kick!
Benavidez receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Hominick is swinging for the fences!
Benavidez backpedals and creates space. Mark Hominick is asking him if he is going to fight!
Hominick clumsily fails here and it's time for Joseph Benavidez to fight back!
Hominick launches a kick
but Joseph Benavidez avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Mark Hominick wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Benavidez!
Benavidez's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joseph Benavidez's Mouth
Joseph Benavidez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Benavidez tries to grapple
He puts Hominick in a double underhook!
Hominick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joseph Benavidez embrace and tries to move away...
Joseph Benavidez pushes Hominick forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mark Hominick 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.
Benavidez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Mark Hominick embrace and tries to move away...
Mark Hominick pushes Benavidez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joseph Benavidez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Hominick who put distance between them
Some nice shots from Joseph Benavidez
miss their mark.
Benavidez clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Hominick to fight back!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Hominick.
It looks like Benavidez was hit by a bus!
Benavidez's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Benavidez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hominick sprawls and remains on his feet.
Benavidez pushes Mark Hominick and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hominick pushes Joseph Benavidez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Benavidez throws a lazy kick
Hominick dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Benavidez's Nose is beginning to swell
Mark Hominick takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Joseph Benavidez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
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Mark Hominick 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!
There is a small laceration on Joseph Benavidez's Right cheek
Winner is Mark Hominick by TKO (Stoppage cut Right cheek) at 3:42 Round 4
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 11/27 (41%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 2/9 (22%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/23 (57%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 430 s
Statistics: Mark Hominick
Punches 33/55 (60%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 6/16 (38%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 430 s
This fight turned in a jiffy. Jo was working hard the whole fight to do slow, gradual damage to Mark throughout. But in the 4th round, Mark did MAJOR damage, and Benavidez never really recovered, evbentually being finished with the TKO. Benevidez might want to amp up his strength or aggression or something to maintain offence, rather than losing an otherwise well fought fight. He could probbaly also use some KO resistance or health to help prevent these one-round losses.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!