Post by The Sandmen on Feb 11, 2015 17:27:13 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Benson while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Mac Danzig looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
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 bell announces the first round!
Danzig leads with a punch
Benson Henderson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The two exchange wildly
Benson is connecting with a few punches
Mac Danzig has found an opening in the defense of Benson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Benson's ribs.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Danzig fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Benson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Benson
Danzig tries to improve position.
Benson adjusts and closes his guard.
Danzig misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Danzig's ribs.
That hit Danzig who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Benson
Danzig moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Benson
Mac Danzig tries to free his leg...
Mac Danzig uses some of his skill by jumping out of Benson's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Mac Danzig keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Danzig is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Mac Danzig uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Danzig is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mac Danzig!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Danzig's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Danzig's Forehead is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Mac Danzig. 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.
Mac Danzig moves forward looking for some grappling action
Danzig has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Danzig pummels back into position.
Poorly executed technique. Mac Danzig looks to counter!
Mac Danzig tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Benson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Danzig
He succeeds!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Benson tries to move on the ground and shows Mac Danzig a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Benson uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Danzig is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mac Danzig!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Benson fires a barrage of punches at Danzig's head!
This is bad! Benson is just pounding on Mac Danzig's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Danzig's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig 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
Benson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mac Danzig attempts a sweep single...
Mac Danzig catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Danzig.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Benson measures the resilience of Danzig's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Danzig blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Danzig tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mac Danzig moves to better his position on the ground...
Mac Danzig viciously slams hammer blows to Benson's face!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Danzig is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mac Danzig!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Mac Danzig efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Benson Henderson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Danzig breaks the lock showing some skills...
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mac Danzig tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Mac Danzig gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Benson Henderson.
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Round 2
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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.
Mac Danzig 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 clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Danzig struggles and launches a few punches to Benson's head
Nothing from this... Mac Danzig seems frustrated.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson pushes Mac Danzig againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Danzig cannot escape Benson Henderson's clinch! Benson Henderson is just brutalizing Danzig with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson is launching some bone breaking punches to Danzig's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Mac Danzig's eyes.
Mac Danzig tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Danzig circles out and slips free of Benson Henderson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Mac Danzig's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benson.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Danzig
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Mac Danzig's guard...
Mac Danzig has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Danzig
Benson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Danzig holds Benson Henderson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Benson misses a step and Mac Danzig sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Danzig
Benson Henderson storms over Danzig with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Mac Danzig blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Danzig tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mac Danzig throws up a triangle attempt!
Benson Henderson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Danzig
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Benson Henderson hovers above Danzig
Mac Danzig stops him from throwing strikes.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mac Danzig is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
Crushing shot to Danzig's body! He's holding his side
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Danzig
Benson tries to escape from closed guard...
Benson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Danzig
Benson Henderson tries to free his leg...
Benson Henderson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Danzig's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Benson launches a vicious knee to Mac Danzig's head!
Bang! You can hear Mac Danzig's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Danzig's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Danzig has a small cut in his Left cheek
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Benson Henderson storms over Danzig with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Benson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Danzig's face with his elbows!
Danzig's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mac Danzig.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Benson suddenly holds Mac Danzig's arm and tries an armbar!
Danzig can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Benson Henderson!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Danzig tries to escape from the closed guard
Mac Danzig any adventage in the ground.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Danzig struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Danzig is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mac Danzig!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Benson Henderson rolls Mac Danzig to his stomach and takes his back!
Benson is in rear mount over Danzig
Not a desiderable position that Benson is in now. Mac Danzig is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Danzig has Benson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Benson is unable to move under Danzig control.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Benson Henderson on the ground
They could take their toll on Danzig.
Benson is in rear mount over Danzig
Terrible one sided match... Danzig was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Danzig has Benson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Benson is unable to move under Danzig control.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Danzig
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 Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Danzig
Benson Henderson tries to pass Mac Danzig's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Benson Henderson looks to mount Mac Danzig...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Danzig's being punished here!
Danzig has a small cut in his Right eye
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Benson Henderson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Danzig breaks the lock showing some skills...
Benson misses a step and Mac Danzig sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mac Danzig tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Danzig launches a hook to the body
Bang! Benson stops that one with his ribs!
Danzig looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
Danzig is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benson.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Benson is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Mac Danzig goes with a looping right hand while Benson Henderson jumps back and jabs
Danzig seems staggered and Benson Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Crushing shot to Danzig's body! He's holding his side
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Pulverizing punch to Danzig's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Danzig throws a lazy kick
Benson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Danzig's Nose is beginning to swell
Mac Danzig seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
A furious flurry of punches from Benson Henderson
puts Danzig in a world of hurt!
Danzig has a small cut in his Right cheek
Benson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mac Danzig's punches
Danzig is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benson.
Danzig has a small cut in his Right cheek
A left hook from Danzig
falls short.
Danzig clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson charges at Danzig throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Danzig is rocked!
Oh! Down goes Danzig! Benson Henderson knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Benson Henderson really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Danzig's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Benson Henderson by KO (Punches) at 1:34 Round 3
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 24/33 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/7 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 17/36 (47%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 422 s
Statistics: Mac Danzig
Punches 2/9 (22%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 422 s
Mac did well in this one, and totally did better than I thought he would. But Benson kept wearing on him with lots of small attacks in all directions, in a grindy sort of way. Maybe some control may have helped Mac maintain the wrestling he was effective with throughout?
Mac Danzig looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
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 bell announces the first round!
Danzig leads with a punch
Benson Henderson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The two exchange wildly
Benson is connecting with a few punches
Mac Danzig has found an opening in the defense of Benson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Benson's ribs.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Danzig fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Benson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Benson
Danzig tries to improve position.
Benson adjusts and closes his guard.
Danzig misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Danzig's ribs.
That hit Danzig who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Benson
Danzig moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Benson
Mac Danzig tries to free his leg...
Mac Danzig uses some of his skill by jumping out of Benson's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Mac Danzig keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Danzig is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Mac Danzig uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Danzig is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mac Danzig!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Danzig's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Danzig's Forehead is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Mac Danzig. 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.
Mac Danzig moves forward looking for some grappling action
Danzig has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Danzig pummels back into position.
Poorly executed technique. Mac Danzig looks to counter!
Mac Danzig tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Benson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Danzig
He succeeds!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Benson tries to move on the ground and shows Mac Danzig a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Benson uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Danzig is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mac Danzig!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Benson fires a barrage of punches at Danzig's head!
This is bad! Benson is just pounding on Mac Danzig's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Danzig's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig 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
Benson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mac Danzig attempts a sweep single...
Mac Danzig catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Danzig.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Benson measures the resilience of Danzig's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Danzig blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Danzig tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mac Danzig moves to better his position on the ground...
Mac Danzig viciously slams hammer blows to Benson's face!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Danzig is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mac Danzig!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Mac Danzig efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Benson Henderson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Danzig breaks the lock showing some skills...
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mac Danzig tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Mac Danzig gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Benson Henderson.
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Round 2
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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.
Mac Danzig 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 clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Danzig struggles and launches a few punches to Benson's head
Nothing from this... Mac Danzig seems frustrated.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson pushes Mac Danzig againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Danzig cannot escape Benson Henderson's clinch! Benson Henderson is just brutalizing Danzig with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson is launching some bone breaking punches to Danzig's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Mac Danzig's eyes.
Mac Danzig tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Danzig circles out and slips free of Benson Henderson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Mac Danzig's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benson.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Danzig
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Mac Danzig's guard...
Mac Danzig has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Danzig
Benson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Danzig holds Benson Henderson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Benson misses a step and Mac Danzig sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Danzig
Benson Henderson storms over Danzig with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Mac Danzig blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Danzig tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mac Danzig throws up a triangle attempt!
Benson Henderson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Danzig
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Benson Henderson hovers above Danzig
Mac Danzig stops him from throwing strikes.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mac Danzig is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
Crushing shot to Danzig's body! He's holding his side
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Danzig
Benson tries to escape from closed guard...
Benson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Danzig
Benson Henderson tries to free his leg...
Benson Henderson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Danzig's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Benson launches a vicious knee to Mac Danzig's head!
Bang! You can hear Mac Danzig's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Danzig's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Danzig has a small cut in his Left cheek
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Benson Henderson storms over Danzig with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Benson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Danzig's face with his elbows!
Danzig's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mac Danzig.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Benson suddenly holds Mac Danzig's arm and tries an armbar!
Danzig can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Benson Henderson!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Danzig tries to escape from the closed guard
Mac Danzig any adventage in the ground.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Danzig struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Benson
Danzig is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mac Danzig!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Benson Henderson rolls Mac Danzig to his stomach and takes his back!
Benson is in rear mount over Danzig
Not a desiderable position that Benson is in now. Mac Danzig is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Danzig has Benson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Benson is unable to move under Danzig control.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Benson Henderson on the ground
They could take their toll on Danzig.
Benson is in rear mount over Danzig
Terrible one sided match... Danzig was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Danzig has Benson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Benson is unable to move under Danzig control.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Danzig
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 Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Danzig
Benson Henderson tries to pass Mac Danzig's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Benson Henderson looks to mount Mac Danzig...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Danzig's being punished here!
Danzig has a small cut in his Right eye
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Benson Henderson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Danzig breaks the lock showing some skills...
Benson misses a step and Mac Danzig sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mac Danzig tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Danzig launches a hook to the body
Bang! Benson stops that one with his ribs!
Danzig looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
Danzig is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benson.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Benson is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Mac Danzig goes with a looping right hand while Benson Henderson jumps back and jabs
Danzig seems staggered and Benson Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Crushing shot to Danzig's body! He's holding his side
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Pulverizing punch to Danzig's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Danzig throws a lazy kick
Benson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Danzig's Nose is beginning to swell
Mac Danzig seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
A furious flurry of punches from Benson Henderson
puts Danzig in a world of hurt!
Danzig has a small cut in his Right cheek
Benson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mac Danzig's punches
Danzig is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benson.
Danzig has a small cut in his Right cheek
A left hook from Danzig
falls short.
Danzig clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson charges at Danzig throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Danzig is rocked!
Oh! Down goes Danzig! Benson Henderson knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Benson Henderson really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Danzig's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Benson Henderson by KO (Punches) at 1:34 Round 3
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 24/33 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/7 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 17/36 (47%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 422 s
Statistics: Mac Danzig
Punches 2/9 (22%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 422 s
Mac did well in this one, and totally did better than I thought he would. But Benson kept wearing on him with lots of small attacks in all directions, in a grindy sort of way. Maybe some control may have helped Mac maintain the wrestling he was effective with throughout?