Post by The Sandmen on Aug 10, 2018 19:47:26 GMT -5
Benson Henderson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Nurmagomedov while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Nice punches from Benson Henderson.
Nurmagomedov staggers backwards. Benson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Nurmagomedov is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Benson Henderson put Nurmagomedov in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Nurmagomedov gets a good position on the ground. ..
Benson holds Khabib Nurmagomedov arms and counters his opponent punches.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Benson
0:53 Round 1 and Nurmagomedov is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Benson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Benson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson Henderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the closed guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov any adventage in the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Benson suddenly holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Nurmagomedov can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Benson Henderson!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Nurmagomedov's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Benson
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Benson suddenly holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Nurmagomedov can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Benson Henderson!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Benson works on the ground with his fingers over Nurmagomedov's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Benson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Benson's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nurmagomedov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws down elbows...
Benson is not making himself an easy target.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson Henderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over Nurmagomedov's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Nurmagomedov doesn't fight back!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Benson Henderson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Benson Henderson sits high on Khabib Nurmagomedov's chest and pulls his leg underneath Nurmagomedov's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Nurmagomedov tries to roll out. He's too quick for Benson Henderson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benson and it cost him top position.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Khabib Nurmagomedov can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Benson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Khabib Nurmagomedov is coming in again!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Benson Henderson.
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Round 2
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Benson Henderson and Nurmagomedov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A right hand from Khabib Nurmagomedov
misses its target.
A furious flurry of punches from Benson Henderson
puts Nurmagomedov in a world of hurt!
Nurmagomedov's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Nurmagomedov is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Nurmagomedov is looking to end this fight with strikes
Benson anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov fires a barrage of punches at Benson's head!
This is bad! Nurmagomedov is just pounding on Benson Henderson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Benson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in Benson open guard now
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Benson is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to move on the ground and shows Khabib Nurmagomedov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Benson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Benson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Benson's face with his elbows!
Benson has a small cut in his Right eye
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov is taking this opportunity to rest.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov 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.
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benson Henderson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Nurmagomedov spins out, but Benson Henderson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Nurmagomedov is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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 tries to grapple
He puts Nurmagomedov in a double underhook!
Nurmagomedov doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Benson Henderson pushes Nurmagomedov forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Nurmagomedov's face while in the clinch!
Nurmagomedov pushes Benson Henderson with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Khabib Nurmagomedov just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Benson may be in trouble!
Nurmagomedov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Benson sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Benson Henderson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nurmagomedov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over Nurmagomedov's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Nurmagomedov doesn't fight back!
Nurmagomedov's Mouth is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nurmagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Benson Henderson cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Benson doesn't allow him!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Benson goes down.
Hard blow to Benson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes some punches
Benson ties him up.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Khabib Nurmagomedov is cooling the fight on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Nurmagomedov cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Benson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Benson is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Nurmagomedov tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Benson pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
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.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Benson goes down.
Crushing shot to Benson's body! He's holding his side
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Benson is covering himself! Nurmagomedov tries to force the situation and Benson clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Benson's face with those brutal elbows! Benson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Benson's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Nose
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his arm under Benson Henderson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Benson Henderson pulls down on Khabib Nurmagomedov's hand and staves off danger
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Benson
Benson has Nurmagomedov controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Benson manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Nurmagomedov
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Several good body shots
land on Nurmagomedov.
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 clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Nurmagomedov tries to take Benson Henderson down... Benson stumbles backwards and Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches...
Benson Henderson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Benson is connecting with a few punches
Some nice shots from Benson Henderson
that stun Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Left cheek
Benson Henderson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Nurmagomedov's chin! That stops Nurmagomedov in his tracks!
Nurmagomedov's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps back and jabs
Nurmagomedov seems staggered and Benson Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nurmagomedov's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Nurmagomedov moves aside and dodges.
Benson misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nurmagomedov is holding Benson Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in Benson open guard now
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Nurmagomedov drills Benson Henderson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Benson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Nurmagomedov hold his own hand and breaks Benson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates Benson Henderson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Benson Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his dominant position.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Nurmagomedov is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Benson Henderson, who is barely covering up!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
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
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Benson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Nurmagomedov tries to grapple
Benson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Benson Henderson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Benson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Nurmagomedov's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson Henderson is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Nurmagomedov with uppercuts!
Nurmagomedov is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Nurmagomedov is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Nurmagomedov cannot escape Benson Henderson's clinch! Benson Henderson is just brutalizing Nurmagomedov with punches time and time again!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Benson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson slightly pushes Nurmagomedov into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Benson is connecting with a few punches
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and launches himself over Benson Henderson
Benson counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Nurmagomedov attempts a shoot
Benson Henderson hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Nurmagomedov hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Benson Henderson has left Nurmagomedov unconscious on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Right cheek
Winner is Benson Henderson by KO (High kick) at 1:54 Round 4
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 32/44 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 10/16 (62%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/28 (68%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 656 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 24/51 (47%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 656 s
Benson gets the win, but not easily. He needs a lot of work. Khabib almost took this in a lot of ways, a lot of times.
Ferocious staredown by Nurmagomedov while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Nice punches from Benson Henderson.
Nurmagomedov staggers backwards. Benson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Nurmagomedov is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Benson Henderson put Nurmagomedov in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Nurmagomedov gets a good position on the ground. ..
Benson holds Khabib Nurmagomedov arms and counters his opponent punches.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Benson
0:53 Round 1 and Nurmagomedov is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Benson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Benson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson Henderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the closed guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov any adventage in the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Benson suddenly holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Nurmagomedov can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Benson Henderson!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Nurmagomedov's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Benson
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Benson suddenly holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Nurmagomedov can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Benson Henderson!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Benson works on the ground with his fingers over Nurmagomedov's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Benson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Benson's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nurmagomedov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws down elbows...
Benson is not making himself an easy target.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson Henderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over Nurmagomedov's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Nurmagomedov doesn't fight back!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Benson Henderson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Benson Henderson sits high on Khabib Nurmagomedov's chest and pulls his leg underneath Nurmagomedov's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Nurmagomedov tries to roll out. He's too quick for Benson Henderson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benson and it cost him top position.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Khabib Nurmagomedov can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Benson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Khabib Nurmagomedov is coming in again!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Benson Henderson.
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Round 2
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Benson Henderson and Nurmagomedov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A right hand from Khabib Nurmagomedov
misses its target.
A furious flurry of punches from Benson Henderson
puts Nurmagomedov in a world of hurt!
Nurmagomedov's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Nurmagomedov is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Nurmagomedov is looking to end this fight with strikes
Benson anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov fires a barrage of punches at Benson's head!
This is bad! Nurmagomedov is just pounding on Benson Henderson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Benson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in Benson open guard now
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Benson is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to move on the ground and shows Khabib Nurmagomedov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Benson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Benson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Benson's face with his elbows!
Benson has a small cut in his Right eye
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov is taking this opportunity to rest.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov 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.
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benson Henderson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Nurmagomedov spins out, but Benson Henderson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Nurmagomedov is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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 tries to grapple
He puts Nurmagomedov in a double underhook!
Nurmagomedov doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Benson Henderson pushes Nurmagomedov forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Nurmagomedov's face while in the clinch!
Nurmagomedov pushes Benson Henderson with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Khabib Nurmagomedov just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Benson may be in trouble!
Nurmagomedov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Benson sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Benson Henderson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nurmagomedov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over Nurmagomedov's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Nurmagomedov doesn't fight back!
Nurmagomedov's Mouth is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nurmagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Benson Henderson cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Benson doesn't allow him!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Benson goes down.
Hard blow to Benson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes some punches
Benson ties him up.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Khabib Nurmagomedov is cooling the fight on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Nurmagomedov cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Benson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Benson is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Nurmagomedov tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Benson pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
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.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Benson goes down.
Crushing shot to Benson's body! He's holding his side
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Benson is covering himself! Nurmagomedov tries to force the situation and Benson clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Benson's face with those brutal elbows! Benson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Benson's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Nose
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his arm under Benson Henderson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Benson Henderson pulls down on Khabib Nurmagomedov's hand and staves off danger
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Benson
Benson has Nurmagomedov controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Benson manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Nurmagomedov
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Several good body shots
land on Nurmagomedov.
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 clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Nurmagomedov tries to take Benson Henderson down... Benson stumbles backwards and Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches...
Benson Henderson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Benson is connecting with a few punches
Some nice shots from Benson Henderson
that stun Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Left cheek
Benson Henderson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Nurmagomedov's chin! That stops Nurmagomedov in his tracks!
Nurmagomedov's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps back and jabs
Nurmagomedov seems staggered and Benson Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nurmagomedov's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Nurmagomedov moves aside and dodges.
Benson misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nurmagomedov is holding Benson Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in Benson open guard now
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Nurmagomedov drills Benson Henderson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Benson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Nurmagomedov hold his own hand and breaks Benson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates Benson Henderson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Benson Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his dominant position.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Nurmagomedov is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Benson Henderson, who is barely covering up!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benson
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
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Benson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Nurmagomedov tries to grapple
Benson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Benson Henderson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Benson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Nurmagomedov's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson Henderson is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Nurmagomedov with uppercuts!
Nurmagomedov is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Nurmagomedov is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Nurmagomedov cannot escape Benson Henderson's clinch! Benson Henderson is just brutalizing Nurmagomedov with punches time and time again!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Benson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson slightly pushes Nurmagomedov into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Benson is connecting with a few punches
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and launches himself over Benson Henderson
Benson counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Nurmagomedov attempts a shoot
Benson Henderson hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Nurmagomedov hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Benson Henderson has left Nurmagomedov unconscious on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Right cheek
Winner is Benson Henderson by KO (High kick) at 1:54 Round 4
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 32/44 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 10/16 (62%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/28 (68%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 656 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 24/51 (47%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 656 s
Benson gets the win, but not easily. He needs a lot of work. Khabib almost took this in a lot of ways, a lot of times.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!