Post by The Sandmen on Nov 19, 2013 18:32:55 GMT -5
Frankie Edgar is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Benson Henderson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Benson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edgar with a double overhooks!
Good front kick from Benson!
Frankie Edgar blocks
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Benson
Edgar tries to move to full mount
Edgar's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Edgar misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Benson
Frankie Edgar throws a flurry of punches at Benson...
A lot of them are hitting Benson's face
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Benson
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Benson Henderson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Edgar looks to work from half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Benson
Edgar moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benson measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Benson
Edgar is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Benson Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Benson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frankie Edgar! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frankie Edgar doesn't defend himself!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Benson's ribs.
That hit Benson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Frankie Edgar moves to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Edgar
Benson Henderson pushes Edgar's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Benson who is in full mount! Edgar is in trouble now!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Benson Henderson tries to open Edgar's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Benson Henderson. Edgar is unable to cover himself now!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson Henderson tries a middle kick
Edgar blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Benson pushes Frankie Edgar and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frankie Edgar moves forward and launches a low kick.
Benson blocks that.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
A right hand from Benson Henderson
surprises Edgar!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Terrible one sided match... Edgar was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Benson is holding Frankie Edgar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Frankie Edgar.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Benson Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Benson Henderson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to escape from the full mount...
Benson Henderson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Benson leans back...
He clobbers Frankie Edgar's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Benson Henderson tries a high kick!
Edgar blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Benson moves back and takes a deep breath.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Benson.
It looks like Edgar was hit by a bus!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Benson launches a furious low kick!
Edgar receives a hard blow on his left leg!
As the fight continues it seems that Benson Henderson is taking the best of the fight.
The two exchange wildly
Edgar is connecting with a few punches
Terrible one sided match... Edgar was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Edgar stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Benson Henderson is coming in again!
Edgar attempts a shoot
Benson Henderson hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Frankie Edgar seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
Benson Henderson doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
Benson Henderson doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Benson Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edgar's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Edgar is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson avoids a dangerous strike from Edgar
and counters with a solid straight!
2:04 Round 2 and Benson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Benson Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edgar has a small cut in his Left cheek
Edgar fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Benson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edgar with a double overhooks!
Benson Henderson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Edgar from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Edgar has a small cut in his Left cheek
Frankie Edgar seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
Benson steps backwards away from Frankie Edgar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Benson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Edgar's face while in the clinch!
Edgar can't take many more shots like those!
Edgar's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Benson goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Frankie Edgar is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Benson Henderson gets the advantage
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Edgar
Benson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benson looks to work from half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Edgar
Benson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Edgar from the side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edgar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref pulls off Benson Henderson! Edgar seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Edgar's Forehead is bruised after the punishment he's received!
Winner is Benson Henderson by TKO (Elbow) at 4:07 Round 2
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 237 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 17/25 (68%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/18 (72%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 237 s
Edgar tried to do that thing he does by turning it on late, but by then Benson had just delivered too much damage and that was that.
Benson Henderson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Benson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edgar with a double overhooks!
Good front kick from Benson!
Frankie Edgar blocks
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Benson
Edgar tries to move to full mount
Edgar's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Edgar misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Benson
Frankie Edgar throws a flurry of punches at Benson...
A lot of them are hitting Benson's face
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Benson
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Benson Henderson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Edgar looks to work from half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Benson
Edgar moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benson measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Benson
Edgar is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Benson Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Benson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frankie Edgar! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frankie Edgar doesn't defend himself!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Benson's ribs.
That hit Benson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Frankie Edgar moves to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Edgar
Benson Henderson pushes Edgar's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Benson who is in full mount! Edgar is in trouble now!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Benson Henderson tries to open Edgar's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Benson Henderson. Edgar is unable to cover himself now!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson Henderson tries a middle kick
Edgar blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Benson pushes Frankie Edgar and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frankie Edgar moves forward and launches a low kick.
Benson blocks that.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
A right hand from Benson Henderson
surprises Edgar!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Terrible one sided match... Edgar was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Benson is holding Frankie Edgar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Frankie Edgar.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Benson Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Benson Henderson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to escape from the full mount...
Benson Henderson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Benson leans back...
He clobbers Frankie Edgar's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Benson Henderson tries a high kick!
Edgar blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Benson moves back and takes a deep breath.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Benson.
It looks like Edgar was hit by a bus!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Benson launches a furious low kick!
Edgar receives a hard blow on his left leg!
As the fight continues it seems that Benson Henderson is taking the best of the fight.
The two exchange wildly
Edgar is connecting with a few punches
Terrible one sided match... Edgar was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Edgar stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Benson Henderson is coming in again!
Edgar attempts a shoot
Benson Henderson hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Frankie Edgar seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
Benson Henderson doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
Benson Henderson doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Benson Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edgar's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Edgar is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson avoids a dangerous strike from Edgar
and counters with a solid straight!
2:04 Round 2 and Benson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Benson Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edgar has a small cut in his Left cheek
Edgar fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Benson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edgar with a double overhooks!
Benson Henderson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Edgar from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Edgar has a small cut in his Left cheek
Frankie Edgar seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
Benson steps backwards away from Frankie Edgar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Benson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Edgar's face while in the clinch!
Edgar can't take many more shots like those!
Edgar's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Benson goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Frankie Edgar is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Benson Henderson gets the advantage
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Edgar
Benson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benson looks to work from half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Edgar
Benson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Edgar from the side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edgar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref pulls off Benson Henderson! Edgar seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Edgar's Forehead is bruised after the punishment he's received!
Winner is Benson Henderson by TKO (Elbow) at 4:07 Round 2
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 237 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 17/25 (68%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/18 (72%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 237 s
Edgar tried to do that thing he does by turning it on late, but by then Benson had just delivered too much damage and that was that.