Post by The Sandmen on Nov 17, 2017 13:13:51 GMT -5
Benson Henderson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Diego Sanchez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Benson Henderson and Diego Sanchez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Benson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Benson moves forward and holds Diego
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson Henderson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Diego Sanchez
well done Diego falls hard on the mat
Benson is standing while Diego is on the ground on his back
Benson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Diego's guard.
Diego did not see that coming! Benson Henderson is in open guard over Diego now.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Benson Henderson is looking to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Diego
Benson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benson tries to cover his face,
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Diego measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Benson goes for an armbar!
Diego Sanchez breaks the lock and pushes away Benson Henderson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Benson Henderson. 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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson
Diego delivers a few accurate elbows!
Benson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Benson
Benson has Diego controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Diego uses his strength to keep Diego at a disadvantage
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Diego suddenly holds Benson Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
Benson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Diego Sanchez!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Diego Sanchez blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Benson is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Benson is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson leans back...
Diego eyes him warily.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Diego steps backwards away from Benson Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A wicked punch by Benson Henderson
goes awry.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez's mind is definitely in the fight, Benson just got nailed! Diego Sanchez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Benson is going to have a headache after this one.
Benson showing excellent timing, blasts Diego Sanchez with a right hand.
Diego steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Diego pushes Benson Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Incredible haymaker from Benson Henderson!
It misses by a mile.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Benson launches a kick
but Diego Sanchez avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Benson has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Diego throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Benson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Benson's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Benson Henderson's eyes.
That punishment by Diego Sanchez has left Benson staggered! Diego Sanchez should try push forward now and finish this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Diego Sanchez!
That one almost breaks Benson's chin! He is knocked down!
Benson has a small cut in his Chin
Benson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Diego fires low kicks
punishing Benson's legs repeatedly.
Benson hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Diego!
Benson stumbles backwards after that one!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Benson throws a lazy kick
Diego dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Benson Henderson jumps back and jabs
Benson seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Diego Sanchez is opening up on Benson and raining down combinations!
Benson's corner looks worried!
Nice punches from Benson Henderson.
Diego staggers backwards. Benson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Diego's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Diego Sanchez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Diego avoids a dangerous strike from Benson
and counters with a solid straight!
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Benson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Diego Sanchez pushes Benson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Benson who put distance between them
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Diego Sanchez
rocks Benson!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Forehead
That punishment by Diego Sanchez has left Benson staggered! Diego Sanchez should try push forward now and finish this!
Diego Sanchez tries a middle kick
Benson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Benson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Benson Henderson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Diego Sanchez!
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Benson stumbles backwards staggered and Diego Sanchez launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Benson is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Right eye
Benson Henderson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Diego Sanchez!
Diego is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Benson tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Diego dodges that
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Benson's guard.
Benson did not see that coming! Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson now.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson
Diego is in open guard over Benson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Diego Sanchez appears to be unbreakable
Benson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Benson Henderson is standing now.
Benson is standing while Diego is on the ground on his back
Benson opts to jump inside Diego's guard.
Diego fights back with his feet, forcing Benson to try something else.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Benson Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Diego climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Benson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego sprawls and remains on his feet.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego Sanchez postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Benson hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Hard blow to Benson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Benson's blood making stains in the mat.
Diego Sanchez pushes away Benson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Benson stumbles backwards and Diego Sanchez circles to get the center of the cage
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Benson's blood making stains in the mat.
Diego Sanchez postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Benson hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson grab one of Diego Sanchez's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Diego done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Diego throws a lazy kick
Benson blocks and keeps his distance.
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
Solid low kick from Benson Henderson.
Diego deflects it.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Benson launches a kick
but Diego Sanchez avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Benson has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
You can see Benson's blood making stains in the mat.
Benson is trying to lift Diego!
Diego maneuvers out of the potential slam.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Brilliant combination from Benson Henderson
Diego is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Benson steps forward
Diego Sanchez catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Some nice shots from Diego Sanchez
that stun Benson.
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Nose
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego Sanchez attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Diego.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Benson
Diego throws a few hammer fists to the face of Benson Henderson
Solid shots!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
The cutman is working on Benson's face.
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Round 3
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Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Diego Sanchez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Benson Henderson!
Diego ducks under...
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Diego Sanchez
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson
Benson Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Benson measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
Benson tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
Benson tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Benson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Benson has a small cut in his Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Diego Sanchez hovers above Benson
Good punches to Benson's body.
Crushing shot to Benson's body! He's holding his side
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego moves on the ground
Diego Sanchez moves to side mount
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diego Sanchez storms over Benson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Diego doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Benson's face with his elbows!
Benson has a small cut in his Nose
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego Sanchez goes for an americana!
Benson breaks free.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Benson's being punished here!
This is over! That impact from Diego Sanchez has left Benson laying flat on the mat!
Benson's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Diego Sanchez by KO (Elbows) at 1:47 Round 3
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 5/16 (31%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 263 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 20/24 (83%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 10/14 (71%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/28 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 275 s
Diego dominates Bendo.
Diego Sanchez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Benson Henderson and Diego Sanchez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Benson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Benson moves forward and holds Diego
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson Henderson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Diego Sanchez
well done Diego falls hard on the mat
Benson is standing while Diego is on the ground on his back
Benson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Diego's guard.
Diego did not see that coming! Benson Henderson is in open guard over Diego now.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Benson Henderson is looking to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Diego
Benson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benson tries to cover his face,
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Diego measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Benson goes for an armbar!
Diego Sanchez breaks the lock and pushes away Benson Henderson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Benson Henderson. 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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson
Diego delivers a few accurate elbows!
Benson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Benson
Benson has Diego controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Diego uses his strength to keep Diego at a disadvantage
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Diego suddenly holds Benson Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
Benson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Diego Sanchez!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Diego Sanchez blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Benson is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Benson is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson leans back...
Diego eyes him warily.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Diego steps backwards away from Benson Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A wicked punch by Benson Henderson
goes awry.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez's mind is definitely in the fight, Benson just got nailed! Diego Sanchez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Benson is going to have a headache after this one.
Benson showing excellent timing, blasts Diego Sanchez with a right hand.
Diego steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Diego pushes Benson Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Incredible haymaker from Benson Henderson!
It misses by a mile.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Benson launches a kick
but Diego Sanchez avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Benson has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Diego throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Benson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Benson's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Benson Henderson's eyes.
That punishment by Diego Sanchez has left Benson staggered! Diego Sanchez should try push forward now and finish this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Diego Sanchez!
That one almost breaks Benson's chin! He is knocked down!
Benson has a small cut in his Chin
Benson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Diego fires low kicks
punishing Benson's legs repeatedly.
Benson hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Diego!
Benson stumbles backwards after that one!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Benson throws a lazy kick
Diego dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Benson Henderson jumps back and jabs
Benson seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Diego Sanchez is opening up on Benson and raining down combinations!
Benson's corner looks worried!
Nice punches from Benson Henderson.
Diego staggers backwards. Benson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Diego's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Diego Sanchez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Diego avoids a dangerous strike from Benson
and counters with a solid straight!
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Benson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Diego Sanchez pushes Benson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Benson who put distance between them
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Diego Sanchez
rocks Benson!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Forehead
That punishment by Diego Sanchez has left Benson staggered! Diego Sanchez should try push forward now and finish this!
Diego Sanchez tries a middle kick
Benson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Benson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Benson Henderson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Diego Sanchez!
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Benson stumbles backwards staggered and Diego Sanchez launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Benson is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Right eye
Benson Henderson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Diego Sanchez!
Diego is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Benson tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Diego dodges that
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Benson's guard.
Benson did not see that coming! Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson now.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson
Diego is in open guard over Benson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Diego Sanchez appears to be unbreakable
Benson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Benson Henderson is standing now.
Benson is standing while Diego is on the ground on his back
Benson opts to jump inside Diego's guard.
Diego fights back with his feet, forcing Benson to try something else.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Benson Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Diego climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Benson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego sprawls and remains on his feet.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego Sanchez postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Benson hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Hard blow to Benson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Benson's blood making stains in the mat.
Diego Sanchez pushes away Benson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Benson stumbles backwards and Diego Sanchez circles to get the center of the cage
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Benson's blood making stains in the mat.
Diego Sanchez postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Benson hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson grab one of Diego Sanchez's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Diego done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Diego throws a lazy kick
Benson blocks and keeps his distance.
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
Solid low kick from Benson Henderson.
Diego deflects it.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Benson launches a kick
but Diego Sanchez avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Benson has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
You can see Benson's blood making stains in the mat.
Benson is trying to lift Diego!
Diego maneuvers out of the potential slam.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Brilliant combination from Benson Henderson
Diego is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Benson steps forward
Diego Sanchez catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Some nice shots from Diego Sanchez
that stun Benson.
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Nose
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego Sanchez attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Diego.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Benson
Diego throws a few hammer fists to the face of Benson Henderson
Solid shots!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
The cutman is working on Benson's face.
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Round 3
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Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Diego Sanchez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Benson Henderson!
Diego ducks under...
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Diego Sanchez
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson
Benson Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Benson measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
Benson tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
Benson tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Benson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Benson has a small cut in his Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Diego Sanchez hovers above Benson
Good punches to Benson's body.
Crushing shot to Benson's body! He's holding his side
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Benson
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego moves on the ground
Diego Sanchez moves to side mount
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diego Sanchez storms over Benson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Diego doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Benson's face with his elbows!
Benson has a small cut in his Nose
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego Sanchez goes for an americana!
Benson breaks free.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Benson's being punished here!
This is over! That impact from Diego Sanchez has left Benson laying flat on the mat!
Benson's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Diego Sanchez by KO (Elbows) at 1:47 Round 3
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 5/16 (31%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 263 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 20/24 (83%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 10/14 (71%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/28 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 275 s
Diego dominates Bendo.