Post by The Sandmen on Nov 19, 2019 12:25:52 GMT -5
Benson Henderson looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Frank Shamrock looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Benson Henderson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Benson and Frank move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Benson.
Benson Henderson pushes away Frank trying to keep the fight at striking range
Frank doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Benson Henderson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank and Benson Henderson are cliched up against the cage. Frank hammers Benson face and hooks Benson leg
Benson stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Frank is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
As the fight continues it seems that Benson Henderson is taking the best of the fight.
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Benson Henderson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
That hit Frank who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
Frank Shamrock pushes Benson Henderson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benson Henderson struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
Frank moves on the ground
Frank cannot take advantage in the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Benson is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Benson Henderson work his BJJ game.
Benson tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Benson Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frank is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frank's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Forehead
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
As the fight continues it seems that Benson Henderson is taking the best of the fight.
Benson Henderson moves to better his position on the ground...
Benson Henderson viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
2:53 Round 1 and Frank is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Benson Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson circles around Frank
Benson Henderson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Benson Henderson and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Benson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Frank's jaw!
Frank's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Benson Henderson slips out. Frank 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.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Frank's guard.
Frank did not see that coming! Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank now.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Benson spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Benson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Benson Henderson is on his feet again.
Benson is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson steps back and allows Frank to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
Benson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Benson Henderson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and tries to hit him with the back of his elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends Frank to the mat
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Benson is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Benson opts to jump inside Frank's guard.
Frank didn't see that coming. Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frank Shamrock! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frank Shamrock doesn't defend himself!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Benson is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Benson looks to be in very good shape.
Benson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benson tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Frank in the side of the head
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Frank uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock 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 Frank Shamrock. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Frank holds Benson Henderson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Benson misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Benson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Benson spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Benson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. 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 moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Frank with a double overhooks!
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Frank's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock 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 Frank
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frank's being punished here!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank 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 moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Frank in the side of the head
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson Henderson throws a flurry of punches at Frank...
A lot of them are hitting Frank's face
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Frank
Benson Henderson tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Benson.
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Round 3
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Frank Shamrock closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Benson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Shamrock pushes Benson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Frank catches an ankle and Benson is tripped to the mat!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benson attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Shamrock slips out. Benson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Shamrock slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. 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.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Benson Henderson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Benson Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Frank Shamrock isolates Benson Henderson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Benson Henderson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Frank suddenly holds Benson Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
Benson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Frank
Benson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Frank uses his forearms to block the impact!
Herb Dean 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Benson with a double overhooks!
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Benson Henderson holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Shamrock cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Benson breaks free.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Frank Shamrock hooks Benson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Benson Henderson manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Benson is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
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 4:15 in the 3 round
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Benson with a double overhooks!
Frank pushes Benson Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lightning fast low kick from Benson!
Frank blocks that kick with his leg.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock launches a knee towards Benson Henderson's left tight
Benson struggles and blocks the impact.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson tries to take Frank Shamrock to the ground from the clinch...
Frank shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank grapple with Benson Henderson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Benson Henderson managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Benson Henderson
well done Benson falls hard on the mat
Frank is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock creates space and allows Benson Henderson to stand up.
Benson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Frank
Benson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Frank goes for an armbar!
Benson Henderson breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
1:36 Round 4 and Frank is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Benson Henderson and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Benson struggles to free himself
Benson Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
Benson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
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
Frank Shamrock 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson Henderson and Frank 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 2:35 in the 4 round
Benson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank sprawls and remains on his feet.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Frank moves forward and holds Benson
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock pushes away Benson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Benson stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Frank pushes Benson Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Crushing shot to Benson's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Frank Shamrock hooks Benson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Benson struggles to free himself
Benson Henderson manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Frank
Benson struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank doesn't want to free his opponent and Benson continues in closed guard
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Benson spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Benson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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.
Frank 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 bring the fight to the ground
Frank won't budge, forcing Benson to pull guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Benson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank sits over his knees and pushes away Benson's leg!
Frank Shamrock is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Frank is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Benson Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Benson Henderson.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Shamrock pushes Benson Henderson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Benson Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Benson's eyes...
Frank is locking that Armbar...
Benson hold his own hand and breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Frank creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A wicked punch by Benson Henderson
goes awry.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Benson Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Benson
Frank Shamrock isolates Benson Henderson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Benson Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Good looking punches from Benson Henderson on the ground
deflected by Frank.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Benson's eyes...
Benson struggles to free himself
Benson hyper-extended his left leg
Frank is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Herb Dean breaks Frank Shamrock's lock! This is over! Benson didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:24 Round 5
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 4/14 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 33/58 (57%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 873 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 9/10 (90%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 9/12 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 881 s
Very good, very even fight. Then somewhere around the 3rd or 4th, Ken got a takedown and did some serious ground work. That fucked Benson up for the rest of the fight, and it was the Ken Shamrock show from there until the end (of time). Yay Ken Shamrock?
Frank Shamrock looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Benson Henderson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Benson and Frank move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Benson.
Benson Henderson pushes away Frank trying to keep the fight at striking range
Frank doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Benson Henderson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank and Benson Henderson are cliched up against the cage. Frank hammers Benson face and hooks Benson leg
Benson stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Frank is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
As the fight continues it seems that Benson Henderson is taking the best of the fight.
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Benson Henderson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
That hit Frank who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
Frank Shamrock pushes Benson Henderson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benson Henderson struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
Frank moves on the ground
Frank cannot take advantage in the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Benson is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Benson Henderson work his BJJ game.
Benson tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Benson Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frank is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frank's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Forehead
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
As the fight continues it seems that Benson Henderson is taking the best of the fight.
Benson Henderson moves to better his position on the ground...
Benson Henderson viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
2:53 Round 1 and Frank is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Benson Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson circles around Frank
Benson Henderson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Benson Henderson and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Benson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Frank's jaw!
Frank's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Benson Henderson slips out. Frank 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.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Frank's guard.
Frank did not see that coming! Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank now.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Benson spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Benson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Benson Henderson is on his feet again.
Benson is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson steps back and allows Frank to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
Benson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Benson Henderson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and tries to hit him with the back of his elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends Frank to the mat
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Benson is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Benson opts to jump inside Frank's guard.
Frank didn't see that coming. Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frank Shamrock! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frank Shamrock doesn't defend himself!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Benson is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Benson looks to be in very good shape.
Benson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benson tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Frank in the side of the head
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Frank uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock 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 Frank Shamrock. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Frank holds Benson Henderson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Benson misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Benson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Benson spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Benson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. 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 moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Frank with a double overhooks!
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Frank's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock 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 Frank
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frank's being punished here!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Frank 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 moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Frank in the side of the head
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson Henderson throws a flurry of punches at Frank...
A lot of them are hitting Frank's face
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Frank
Benson Henderson tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Benson.
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Round 3
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Frank Shamrock closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Benson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Shamrock pushes Benson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Frank catches an ankle and Benson is tripped to the mat!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benson attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Shamrock slips out. Benson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Shamrock slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. 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.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Benson Henderson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Benson Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Frank Shamrock isolates Benson Henderson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Benson Henderson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Frank suddenly holds Benson Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
Benson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Frank
Benson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Frank uses his forearms to block the impact!
Herb Dean 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Benson with a double overhooks!
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Benson Henderson holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Shamrock cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Benson breaks free.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Frank Shamrock hooks Benson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Benson Henderson manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Benson is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
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 4:15 in the 3 round
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Benson with a double overhooks!
Frank pushes Benson Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lightning fast low kick from Benson!
Frank blocks that kick with his leg.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock launches a knee towards Benson Henderson's left tight
Benson struggles and blocks the impact.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson tries to take Frank Shamrock to the ground from the clinch...
Frank shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank grapple with Benson Henderson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Benson Henderson managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Benson Henderson
well done Benson falls hard on the mat
Frank is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock creates space and allows Benson Henderson to stand up.
Benson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Frank
Benson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Frank goes for an armbar!
Benson Henderson breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
1:36 Round 4 and Frank is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Benson Henderson and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Benson struggles to free himself
Benson Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
Benson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
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
Frank Shamrock 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson Henderson and Frank 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 2:35 in the 4 round
Benson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank sprawls and remains on his feet.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Frank moves forward and holds Benson
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock pushes away Benson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Benson stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Frank pushes Benson Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Crushing shot to Benson's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Frank Shamrock hooks Benson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Benson struggles to free himself
Benson Henderson manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Frank
Benson struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank doesn't want to free his opponent and Benson continues in closed guard
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Benson spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Benson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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.
Frank 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 bring the fight to the ground
Frank won't budge, forcing Benson to pull guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Benson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank sits over his knees and pushes away Benson's leg!
Frank Shamrock is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Frank is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Benson Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Benson Henderson.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Shamrock pushes Benson Henderson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Benson Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Benson's eyes...
Frank is locking that Armbar...
Benson hold his own hand and breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Frank creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A wicked punch by Benson Henderson
goes awry.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Benson Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Benson
Frank is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Benson
Frank Shamrock isolates Benson Henderson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Benson Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Frank
Good looking punches from Benson Henderson on the ground
deflected by Frank.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Benson's eyes...
Benson struggles to free himself
Benson hyper-extended his left leg
Frank is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Herb Dean breaks Frank Shamrock's lock! This is over! Benson didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:24 Round 5
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 4/14 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 33/58 (57%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 873 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 9/10 (90%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 9/12 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 881 s
Very good, very even fight. Then somewhere around the 3rd or 4th, Ken got a takedown and did some serious ground work. That fucked Benson up for the rest of the fight, and it was the Ken Shamrock show from there until the end (of time). Yay Ken Shamrock?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!