Post by The Sandmen on Oct 11, 2018 8:52:22 GMT -5
Benson Henderson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Max Holloway looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 fight gets underway.
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! Benson has reasons to be worried.
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Holloway is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Holloway
Max Holloway is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Holloway tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Benson Henderson is looking to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Max Holloway has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Max Holloway overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benson pulls his arm out of danger.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Holloway throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Benson Henderson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Max Holloway. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Holloway leads with a punch
Benson Henderson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Benson Henderson and Holloway engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Benson Henderson is taking the best of the fight.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benson.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Holloway measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Benson tries to open up Holloway with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Holloway blocks a few elbows and now Benson Henderson will have to look for another option here.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Max Holloway isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Holloway's guard.
Holloway clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson tries to open up Max Holloway's defense faking a few punches.
Max Holloway wraps his arms around Benson's arms and counters the punches.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Not a desiderable position that Holloway is in now. Benson Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Holloway tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Holloway uses his forearms to block the impact!
Holloway tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Holloway attempts a triangle from bottom! Benson Henderson slips out. Holloway quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Benson Henderson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Solid low kick from Benson Henderson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Benson Henderson brings Max Holloway down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Holloway uses his forearms to block the impact!
Holloway is trying to counter now!
Max Holloway isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Holloway's guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Holloway
Max Holloway overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benson pulls his arm out of danger.
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson throws a flurry of punches at Holloway...
Holloway is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Holloway
Holloway sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Holloway reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Benson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Holloway clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson throws down elbows...
Holloway is not making himself an easy target.
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Holloway.
Benson misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Benson's chin
Benson's Chin is beginning to swell
Benson launches a furious hook!
That hits Holloway's chin like a wrecking ball! Holloway loses balance and goes to the mat.
Benson is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Benson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Holloway's guard.
Holloway did not see that coming! Benson Henderson is in open guard over Holloway now.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Holloway
Max Holloway overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benson pulls his arm out of danger.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Holloway
Max Holloway overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benson pulls his arm out of danger.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Holloway
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Benson is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Max Holloway tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Benson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Benson Henderson moves to half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Benson misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway tries to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Benson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Max Holloway moves forward looking for some grappling action
Holloway has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
Holloway pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Benson Henderson's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Max Holloway!
That one almost breaks Benson's chin! He is knocked down!
Holloway is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Holloway launches a kick to Benson's thigh
Loud pop!
Holloway is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Holloway moves backwards and gestures for Benson Henderson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Benson Henderson is standing now.
A wicked punch by Benson Henderson
goes awry.
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
Holloway measures the resilience of Benson's chin with an uppercut while Benson lands some great crosses.
Solid kick to the leg from Max Holloway
that visibly pains Benson.
Benson Henderson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Benson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Holloway sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Holloway launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Benson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Holloway jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Max Holloway pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Benson's face while in the clinch!
Benson can't take many more shots like those!
That brutal impact left Benson laid out on the mat! Max Holloway's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Winner is Max Holloway by KO (Punches) at 2:11 Round 2
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/20 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 7/7 (100%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 203 s
That's 3. Maybe you shouldn't have said anything?
Max Holloway looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! Benson has reasons to be worried.
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Holloway is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Holloway
Max Holloway is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Holloway tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Benson Henderson is looking to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Max Holloway has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Max Holloway overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benson pulls his arm out of danger.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Holloway throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Benson Henderson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Max Holloway. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Holloway leads with a punch
Benson Henderson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Benson Henderson and Holloway engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Benson Henderson is taking the best of the fight.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benson.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Holloway measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Benson tries to open up Holloway with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Holloway blocks a few elbows and now Benson Henderson will have to look for another option here.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Max Holloway isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Holloway's guard.
Holloway clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson tries to open up Max Holloway's defense faking a few punches.
Max Holloway wraps his arms around Benson's arms and counters the punches.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Not a desiderable position that Holloway is in now. Benson Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Holloway tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Holloway uses his forearms to block the impact!
Holloway tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Holloway attempts a triangle from bottom! Benson Henderson slips out. Holloway quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Benson Henderson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Solid low kick from Benson Henderson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Benson Henderson brings Max Holloway down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Holloway uses his forearms to block the impact!
Holloway is trying to counter now!
Max Holloway isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Holloway's guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Holloway
Max Holloway overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benson pulls his arm out of danger.
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson throws a flurry of punches at Holloway...
Holloway is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Holloway
Holloway sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Holloway reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Benson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Holloway clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson throws down elbows...
Holloway is not making himself an easy target.
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Holloway.
Benson misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Benson's chin
Benson's Chin is beginning to swell
Benson launches a furious hook!
That hits Holloway's chin like a wrecking ball! Holloway loses balance and goes to the mat.
Benson is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Benson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Holloway's guard.
Holloway did not see that coming! Benson Henderson is in open guard over Holloway now.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Holloway
Max Holloway overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benson pulls his arm out of danger.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Holloway
Max Holloway overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benson pulls his arm out of danger.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Holloway
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Holloway
Benson is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Max Holloway tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Benson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Benson Henderson moves to half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Benson misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway tries to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Benson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
=========================================
Max Holloway moves forward looking for some grappling action
Holloway has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
Holloway pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Benson Henderson's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Max Holloway!
That one almost breaks Benson's chin! He is knocked down!
Holloway is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Holloway launches a kick to Benson's thigh
Loud pop!
Holloway is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Holloway moves backwards and gestures for Benson Henderson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Benson Henderson is standing now.
A wicked punch by Benson Henderson
goes awry.
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
Holloway measures the resilience of Benson's chin with an uppercut while Benson lands some great crosses.
Solid kick to the leg from Max Holloway
that visibly pains Benson.
Benson Henderson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Benson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Holloway sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Holloway launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Benson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Holloway jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Max Holloway pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Benson's face while in the clinch!
Benson can't take many more shots like those!
That brutal impact left Benson laid out on the mat! Max Holloway's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Winner is Max Holloway by KO (Punches) at 2:11 Round 2
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/20 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 7/7 (100%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 203 s
That's 3. Maybe you shouldn't have said anything?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!