Post by The Sandmen on Apr 21, 2016 9:21:00 GMT -5
Benson Henderson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Gilbert Melendez looks very relaxed.
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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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Benson is holding Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Melendez's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Melendez won't allow him to take this position easily.
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 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
Benson Henderson looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full 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 full mount over Gilbert Melendez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Melendez 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Melendez holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Melendez's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
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!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Forehead
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Melendez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Benson's being punished here!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Benson Henderson. 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.
Gilbert Melendez paws at Benson.
Benson swings ineffectively.
Benson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Melendez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benson.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Melendez is connecting with a few punches
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Melendez goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson storms over Melendez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Benson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Melendez's face with his elbows!
Benson Henderson is in open 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,
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Benson Henderson can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Stand up! This is what Melendez's cornermen are shouting. Benson Henderson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Benson moves on the ground
Benson Henderson 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.
The clock says 3:40 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.
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 succeeds!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed 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,
Benson Henderson is in closed 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 closed guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches Melendez.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Melendez
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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Gilbert Melendez. 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.
Gilbert Melendez chases Benson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Benson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Right cheek
Benson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Melendez struggles... Benson Henderson is unable to take him down
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Gilbert Melendez attempts to cut off Benson with punches
Benson reels from the strikes.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Melendez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
Benson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Melendez.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Melendez moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Benson's thigh!
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.
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Benson was not intelligently defending himself!
Crushing shot to Benson's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by TKO (Middle kick) at 0:46 Round 2
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 21/24 (88%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Whaaat? Gilbert completely destroyed Benson here. What a big upset. Again. Gilbert Melendez has earned himself a title fight. Well done, guy.
Gilbert Melendez looks very relaxed.
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
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Benson is holding Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Melendez's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Melendez won't allow him to take this position easily.
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 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
Benson Henderson looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full 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 full mount over Gilbert Melendez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Melendez 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Melendez holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Melendez's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
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!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Forehead
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Melendez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Benson's being punished here!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Benson Henderson. 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.
Gilbert Melendez paws at Benson.
Benson swings ineffectively.
Benson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Melendez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benson.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Melendez is connecting with a few punches
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Melendez goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson storms over Melendez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Benson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Melendez's face with his elbows!
Benson Henderson is in open 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,
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Benson Henderson can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Melendez
Stand up! This is what Melendez's cornermen are shouting. Benson Henderson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Benson moves on the ground
Benson Henderson 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.
The clock says 3:40 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.
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 succeeds!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed 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,
Benson Henderson is in closed 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 closed guard over Melendez
Benson Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches Melendez.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Melendez
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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Gilbert Melendez. 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.
Gilbert Melendez chases Benson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Benson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Right cheek
Benson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Melendez struggles... Benson Henderson is unable to take him down
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Gilbert Melendez attempts to cut off Benson with punches
Benson reels from the strikes.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Melendez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
Benson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Melendez.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Melendez moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Benson's thigh!
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.
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Benson was not intelligently defending himself!
Crushing shot to Benson's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by TKO (Middle kick) at 0:46 Round 2
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 21/24 (88%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Whaaat? Gilbert completely destroyed Benson here. What a big upset. Again. Gilbert Melendez has earned himself a title fight. Well done, guy.