Post by The Sandmen on Apr 29, 2013 18:13:39 GMT -5
Roger Huerta glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Benson while John McCarthy 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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Huerta blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Benson Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Benson Henderson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson pushes away Huerta trying to keep the fight at striking range
Huerta stumbles backwards and Benson Henderson circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Benson Henderson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Roger Huerta's Left cheek
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Huerta throws a lazy kick
Benson blocks and keeps his distance.
Poorly executed technique. Roger Huerta looks to counter!
Huerta grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roger Huerta
Hard blow to Benson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Roger Huerta is in open guard over Benson
Huerta cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Benson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Benson tries to close his guard around Huerta
He succeeds!
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Benson
Huerta tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Benson leans and gets Roger Huerta's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Benson
Huerta tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Benson leans and gets Roger Huerta's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Huerta blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Benson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Benson Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Benson works on the ground with his fingers over Huerta's face
Huerta shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Huerta's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Huerta tries to cover his face,
Huerta's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Benson
Huerta is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roger Huerta!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Benson Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Benson drills Roger Huerta's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Roger Huerta's Nose
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Roger Huerta's arm and tries an armbar!
Huerta holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Huerta's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
Roger Huerta is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Huerta's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Huerta tries to cover his face,
Huerta's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Roger Huerta is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Huerta's cheek from the guard.
Roger Huerta uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Roger Huerta tries to take advantage...
Roger Huerta looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Roger Huerta slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Roger Huerta in his guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Huerta blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Roger Huerta in his guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benson measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Huerta blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benson misses a step and Roger Huerta sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Roger Huerta on the ground
They could take their toll on Benson.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Huerta's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Huerta tries to cover his face,
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Benson
Huerta tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Benson Henderson 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Benson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Roger Huerta's punches
Huerta is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benson.
Quick hook by Benson Henderson
Good shot! Huerta has reasons to be worried.
Roger Huerta throws a combo
Benson Henderson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Huerta swings again, only to get countered once more! Huerta is looking bad here!
Huerta's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Huerta launches a hook to the body
Bang! Benson stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Huerta decides to launch some tentative punches
Benson Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brilliant combination from Benson Henderson
Huerta is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Benson steps backwards away from Roger Huerta. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Benson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Benson Henderson
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Benson.
It looks like Huerta was hit by a bus!
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Benson Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Roger Huerta that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Benson moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Huerta misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Huerta throws a lazy kick
Benson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Benson Henderson and Huerta engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Terrible one sided match... Huerta was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Roger Huerta is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Huerta
Benson Henderson is looking to pass Roger Huerta's guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Huerta
Benson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Nice moves from Benson Henderson who positions himself for using his knees on Huerta!
One, two! Look at Roger Huerta's grimace of pain!
The ref pulls off Benson Henderson! Huerta seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Crushing shot to Huerta's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Benson Henderson by TKO (Knees) at 1:17 Round 2
Statistics: Roger Huerta
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 18/28 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/21 (43%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Huerta gets TOUGH fights. He didn't stand much of a chance in this one, as Henderson has been heavilty upgraded (I had him once, and i think 1 or 2 other guys upped him a lot too.)
Ferocious staredown by Benson while John McCarthy 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 John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Huerta blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Benson Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Benson Henderson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson pushes away Huerta trying to keep the fight at striking range
Huerta stumbles backwards and Benson Henderson circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Benson Henderson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Roger Huerta's Left cheek
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Huerta throws a lazy kick
Benson blocks and keeps his distance.
Poorly executed technique. Roger Huerta looks to counter!
Huerta grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roger Huerta
Hard blow to Benson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Roger Huerta is in open guard over Benson
Huerta cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Benson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Benson tries to close his guard around Huerta
He succeeds!
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Benson
Huerta tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Benson leans and gets Roger Huerta's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Benson
Huerta tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Benson leans and gets Roger Huerta's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Huerta blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Benson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Benson Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Benson works on the ground with his fingers over Huerta's face
Huerta shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Huerta's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Huerta tries to cover his face,
Huerta's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Benson
Huerta is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roger Huerta!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Benson Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Benson drills Roger Huerta's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Roger Huerta's Nose
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Roger Huerta's arm and tries an armbar!
Huerta holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Huerta's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
Roger Huerta is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Huerta's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Huerta tries to cover his face,
Huerta's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Roger Huerta is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Huerta's cheek from the guard.
Roger Huerta uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Roger Huerta tries to take advantage...
Roger Huerta looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Roger Huerta slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Roger Huerta in his guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Huerta blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Roger Huerta in his guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benson measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Huerta blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benson misses a step and Roger Huerta sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Roger Huerta on the ground
They could take their toll on Benson.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Huerta's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Huerta tries to cover his face,
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Benson
Huerta tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Benson Henderson 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Benson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Roger Huerta's punches
Huerta is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benson.
Quick hook by Benson Henderson
Good shot! Huerta has reasons to be worried.
Roger Huerta throws a combo
Benson Henderson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Huerta swings again, only to get countered once more! Huerta is looking bad here!
Huerta's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Huerta launches a hook to the body
Bang! Benson stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Huerta decides to launch some tentative punches
Benson Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brilliant combination from Benson Henderson
Huerta is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Benson steps backwards away from Roger Huerta. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Benson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Benson Henderson
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Benson.
It looks like Huerta was hit by a bus!
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Benson Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Roger Huerta that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Benson moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Huerta misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Huerta throws a lazy kick
Benson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Benson Henderson and Huerta engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Terrible one sided match... Huerta was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Roger Huerta is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Huerta
Benson Henderson is looking to pass Roger Huerta's guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Huerta
Benson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Nice moves from Benson Henderson who positions himself for using his knees on Huerta!
One, two! Look at Roger Huerta's grimace of pain!
The ref pulls off Benson Henderson! Huerta seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Crushing shot to Huerta's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Benson Henderson by TKO (Knees) at 1:17 Round 2
Statistics: Roger Huerta
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 18/28 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/21 (43%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Huerta gets TOUGH fights. He didn't stand much of a chance in this one, as Henderson has been heavilty upgraded (I had him once, and i think 1 or 2 other guys upped him a lot too.)