Post by The Sandmen on Jan 22, 2014 22:03:55 GMT -5
Gilbert Melendez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Benson Henderson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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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Melendez and Benson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Benson goes to the body...
He punishes Melendez's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Melendez's body! He's holding his side
Benson is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Benson Henderson looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Benson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gilbert Melendez blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Melendez
Benson is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Gilbert Melendez tries to open Benson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gilbert Melendez. Benson is unable to cover himself now!
Benson has a small cut in his Forehead
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Benson Henderson forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez 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.
Melendez misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson is looking to end this fight with strikes
Melendez anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Gilbert Melendez sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
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
Gilbert Melendez 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.
Superb haymaker by Melendez
that lands on Benson's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Mouth
Gilbert Melendez has found an opening in the defense of Benson, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Benson is wobbling!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Benson throws a low kick
Gilbert Melendez blocks.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Gilbert Melendez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Benson's face
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Benson Henderson! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Melendez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Benson's body! He's holding his side
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Melendez.
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Round 2
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Melendez launches a furious low kick!
Benson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Gilbert Melendez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gilbert Melendez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson grapple with Gilbert Melendez and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Benson Henderson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to show some ground skills
Gilbert Melendez put Benson in half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson tries to open Melendez's guard...
Melendez breaks the lock and covers himself from Benson's punches
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Melendez put Benson Henderson in closed guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Melendez holds Benson Henderson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Benson is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to escape from the full mount...
Gilbert Melendez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Melendez's ribs.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Melendez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches Benson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Gilbert Melendez hovers above Benson
Good punches to Benson's body.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Melendez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Melendez tries to open up Benson Henderson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Benson in the side of the head
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Gilbert Melendez looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Gilbert Melendez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Benson Henderson, who is barely covering up!
That brutal impact left Benson laid out on the mat! Gilbert Melendez's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by KO (GnP) at 2:53 Round 2
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/38 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 352 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 5/5 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/22 (9%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 352 s
Gilbert is legit. That just gets lost in the mix, because of guys like Benson. Hopefully this moves him back into the recognition-sphere he deserves to be.
Benson Henderson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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
=========================================
Melendez and Benson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Benson goes to the body...
He punishes Melendez's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Melendez's body! He's holding his side
Benson is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Benson Henderson looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Benson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gilbert Melendez blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Melendez
Benson is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Gilbert Melendez tries to open Benson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gilbert Melendez. Benson is unable to cover himself now!
Benson has a small cut in his Forehead
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Benson Henderson forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez 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.
Melendez misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson is looking to end this fight with strikes
Melendez anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Gilbert Melendez sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
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
Gilbert Melendez 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.
Superb haymaker by Melendez
that lands on Benson's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Mouth
Gilbert Melendez has found an opening in the defense of Benson, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Benson is wobbling!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Benson throws a low kick
Gilbert Melendez blocks.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Gilbert Melendez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Benson's face
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Benson Henderson! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Melendez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Benson's body! He's holding his side
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Melendez.
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Round 2
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Melendez launches a furious low kick!
Benson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Gilbert Melendez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gilbert Melendez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson grapple with Gilbert Melendez and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Benson Henderson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to show some ground skills
Gilbert Melendez put Benson in half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson tries to open Melendez's guard...
Melendez breaks the lock and covers himself from Benson's punches
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Melendez put Benson Henderson in closed guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Melendez holds Benson Henderson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Benson is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to escape from the full mount...
Gilbert Melendez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Melendez's ribs.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Melendez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches Benson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Gilbert Melendez hovers above Benson
Good punches to Benson's body.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Melendez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Melendez tries to open up Benson Henderson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Benson in the side of the head
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Gilbert Melendez looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Gilbert Melendez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Benson Henderson, who is barely covering up!
That brutal impact left Benson laid out on the mat! Gilbert Melendez's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by KO (GnP) at 2:53 Round 2
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/38 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 352 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 5/5 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/22 (9%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 352 s
Gilbert is legit. That just gets lost in the mix, because of guys like Benson. Hopefully this moves him back into the recognition-sphere he deserves to be.