Post by The Sandmen on Jul 7, 2020 1:51:10 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Chandler while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Benson Henderson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Benson
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Benson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Benson doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Right cheek
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Benson
Benson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Chandler can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chandler is in open guard over Benson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Benson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. 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 Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Chandler, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Chandler is wobbling!
Chandler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Chin
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Benson
Michael Chandler wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chandler drills Benson Henderson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Benson's Nose is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Benson
Chandler is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Benson tries to stand up!
Chandler doesn't allow him!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Benson Henderson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chandler shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Michael Chandler breaks that americana attempt!
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler 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 Michael Chandler
Benson Henderson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Chandler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler hold his own hand and breaks Benson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Benson Henderson put Chandler in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Benson
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Benson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Benson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Benson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Chandler is in rear mount over Benson
Michael Chandler positions himself and tries to finish this!
Michael Chandler storms Benson Henderson's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Herb Dean is asking Benson Henderson to defend himself!
Benson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Benson has a small cut in his Right cheek
Benson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chandler is in rear mount 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
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.
Chandler seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Michael Chandler throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Benson's chin! That stops Benson in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Left eye
Benson Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chandler tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Benson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
You can see Benson's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Benson
Michael Chandler moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chandler viciously slams hammer blows to Benson's face!
The ref pulls off Michael Chandler! Benson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Benson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Benson has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Michael Chandler by TKO (GnP) at 4:09 Round 1
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/25 (76%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 171 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 171 s
...hmmmmm.
Benson Henderson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Benson
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Benson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Benson doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Right cheek
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Benson
Benson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Chandler can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chandler is in open guard over Benson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Benson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. 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 Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Chandler, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Chandler is wobbling!
Chandler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Chin
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Benson
Michael Chandler wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chandler drills Benson Henderson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Benson's Nose is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Benson
Chandler is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Benson tries to stand up!
Chandler doesn't allow him!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Benson Henderson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chandler shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Michael Chandler breaks that americana attempt!
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler 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 Michael Chandler
Benson Henderson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Chandler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler hold his own hand and breaks Benson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Benson Henderson put Chandler in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Benson
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Benson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Benson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Benson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Chandler is in rear mount over Benson
Michael Chandler positions himself and tries to finish this!
Michael Chandler storms Benson Henderson's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Herb Dean is asking Benson Henderson to defend himself!
Benson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Benson has a small cut in his Right cheek
Benson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chandler is in rear mount 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
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.
Chandler seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Michael Chandler throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Benson's chin! That stops Benson in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Left eye
Benson Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chandler tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Benson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
You can see Benson's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Benson
Michael Chandler moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chandler viciously slams hammer blows to Benson's face!
The ref pulls off Michael Chandler! Benson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Benson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Benson has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Michael Chandler by TKO (GnP) at 4:09 Round 1
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/25 (76%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 171 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 171 s
...hmmmmm.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!