Post by The Sandmen on Mar 3, 2014 19:27:42 GMT -5
Benson Henderson 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.
Yves Edwards looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Benson Henderson and Yves Edwards touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Benson Henderson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Benson Henderson grabs Edwards
Yves Edwards gets thrown to the mat.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Edwards
Benson Henderson pushes Yves Edwards against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benson jumps and tries to free his leg! Edwards doesn't allow this but Benson Henderson is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Edwards
Benson Henderson storms over Edwards with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Yves Edwards blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Edwards
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Yves Edwards blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Yves Edwards looks to counter!
Yves Edwards attempts to move to full guard
Yves Edwards manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Edwards
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edwards's being punished here!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Edwards
Benson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Benson Henderson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Edwards
Benson Henderson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Edwards's face with those brutal elbows! Edwards needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Nose
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yves Edwards. 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.
Benson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yves Edwards didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Edwards
Benson Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Benson drills Yves Edwards's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Edwards
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Edwards is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Benson is in rear mount over Edwards
Edwards has given his back to Benson Henderson who is trying to get one hook in!
Benson Henderson has one hook in!
Benson is in rear mount over Edwards with one hook in
Benson Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Edwards locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Benson Henderson unil he can pull his arm free! Benson lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Benson
Edwards positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Benson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Benson
Edwards 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 Yves Edwards's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Edwards clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Edwards pulls his arm out of danger.
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Benson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Yves Edwards can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Edwards throws a few hammer fists to the face of Benson Henderson
Blocked by Benson.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Benson
Edwards is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yves Edwards!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Edwards
Benson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards 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 Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Yves Edwards manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson tries to jump to side mount.
Yves Edwards jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Benson
Edwards tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Yves Edwards fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson was tooling Yves Edwards for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Yves Edwards lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Benson measures the resilience of Edwards's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edwards's side.
Crushing shot to Edwards's body! He's holding his side
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Edwards's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edwards's side.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Yves Edwards uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Edwards's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edwards blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edwards tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yves Edwards looks to posture up and open Benson Henderson's guard...
Yves Edwards forces Benson Henderson to open his guard.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Benson Henderson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Terrible one sided match... Edwards was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Yves Edwards throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Benson's chin! That stops Benson in his tracks!
Benson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Edwards from the ground!
Not a desiderable position that Benson is in now. Yves Edwards is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Yves Edwards moves forward and launches a high kick!
Benson ducks under.
Incredible haymaker from Yves Edwards!
It misses by a mile.
Edwards misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Edwards
this is getting worse and worse for Edwards
An overhand right from Yves Edwards that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Benson moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Yves Edwards and Benson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Yves Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown!
Benson Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Not a desiderable position that Benson is in now. Yves Edwards is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Benson Henderson paws at Edwards.
Edwards swings ineffectively.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Edwards, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Edwards is wobbling!
Edwards's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson Henderson charges at Edwards throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Edwards is rocked!
Edwards has a small cut in his Mouth
Yves Edwards seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
Benson is holding Yves Edwards's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yves Edwards loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Benson's moves.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Edwards is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Benson Henderson turns out the lights for Edwards! What an astonishing KO by Benson!
Edwards's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Right eye
Winner is Benson Henderson by KO (Elbows) at 2:03 Round 2
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/42 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 282 s
Statistics: Yves Edwards
Punches 4/12 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/13 (15%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 282 s
Henderson showed up, that's nice. And I have not forgotten about the Benson vs. Dan fight, he was just eligible for this tournament, and no suitable replacement really existed.
Yves Edwards looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Benson Henderson and Yves Edwards touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Benson Henderson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Benson Henderson grabs Edwards
Yves Edwards gets thrown to the mat.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Edwards
Benson Henderson pushes Yves Edwards against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benson jumps and tries to free his leg! Edwards doesn't allow this but Benson Henderson is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Edwards
Benson Henderson storms over Edwards with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Yves Edwards blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Edwards
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Yves Edwards blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Yves Edwards looks to counter!
Yves Edwards attempts to move to full guard
Yves Edwards manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Edwards
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edwards's being punished here!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Edwards
Benson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Benson Henderson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Edwards
Benson Henderson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Edwards's face with those brutal elbows! Edwards needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Nose
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yves Edwards. 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.
Benson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yves Edwards didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Edwards
Benson Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Benson drills Yves Edwards's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Edwards
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Edwards is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Benson is in rear mount over Edwards
Edwards has given his back to Benson Henderson who is trying to get one hook in!
Benson Henderson has one hook in!
Benson is in rear mount over Edwards with one hook in
Benson Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Edwards locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Benson Henderson unil he can pull his arm free! Benson lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Benson
Edwards positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Benson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Benson
Edwards 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 Yves Edwards's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Edwards clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Edwards pulls his arm out of danger.
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Benson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Yves Edwards can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Edwards throws a few hammer fists to the face of Benson Henderson
Blocked by Benson.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Benson
Edwards is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yves Edwards!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Edwards
Benson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards 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 Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Yves Edwards manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson tries to jump to side mount.
Yves Edwards jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Benson
Edwards tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Yves Edwards fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson was tooling Yves Edwards for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Yves Edwards lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Benson measures the resilience of Edwards's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edwards's side.
Crushing shot to Edwards's body! He's holding his side
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Edwards's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edwards's side.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Yves Edwards uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Edwards's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edwards blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edwards tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yves Edwards looks to posture up and open Benson Henderson's guard...
Yves Edwards forces Benson Henderson to open his guard.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Benson Henderson has to be confident that he won that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Terrible one sided match... Edwards was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Yves Edwards throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Benson's chin! That stops Benson in his tracks!
Benson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Edwards from the ground!
Not a desiderable position that Benson is in now. Yves Edwards is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Yves Edwards moves forward and launches a high kick!
Benson ducks under.
Incredible haymaker from Yves Edwards!
It misses by a mile.
Edwards misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Edwards
this is getting worse and worse for Edwards
An overhand right from Yves Edwards that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Benson moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Yves Edwards and Benson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Yves Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown!
Benson Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Not a desiderable position that Benson is in now. Yves Edwards is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Benson Henderson paws at Edwards.
Edwards swings ineffectively.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Edwards, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Edwards is wobbling!
Edwards's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson Henderson charges at Edwards throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Edwards is rocked!
Edwards has a small cut in his Mouth
Yves Edwards seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
Benson is holding Yves Edwards's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yves Edwards loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Benson's moves.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Edwards is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Benson Henderson turns out the lights for Edwards! What an astonishing KO by Benson!
Edwards's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Right eye
Winner is Benson Henderson by KO (Elbows) at 2:03 Round 2
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/42 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 282 s
Statistics: Yves Edwards
Punches 4/12 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/13 (15%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 282 s
Henderson showed up, that's nice. And I have not forgotten about the Benson vs. Dan fight, he was just eligible for this tournament, and no suitable replacement really existed.