Post by The Sandmen on Dec 31, 2012 16:10:38 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.
Kenny Florian 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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
As the fight continues it seems that Kenny Florian is taking the best of the fight.
Kenny Florian steps forward and fires a high kick!
Benson blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Benson Henderson throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of KenFlo.
KenFlo's Left eye is beginning to swell
Benson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Benson with a double overhooks!
KenFlo is swinging for the fences!
Benson backpedals and creates space. Kenny Florian is asking him if he is going to fight!
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts KenFlo from the ground!
KenFlo's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Right eye
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kenny Florian goes with a looping right hand while Benson Henderson jumps back and jabs
Benson seems staggered and Kenny Florian runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Benson Henderson and KenFlo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Benson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Benson Henderson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Kenny Florian pushes away Benson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Benson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kenny Florian
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson and Kenny Florian are cliched up against the cage. Benson steps for a throw
Kenny Florian is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benson tries to cover his face,
Benson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Benson Henderson tries to open KenFlo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Benson Henderson. KenFlo is unable to cover himself now!
KenFlo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Benson fires a barrage of punches at KenFlo's head!
This is bad! Benson is just pounding on Kenny Florian's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
KenFlo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! KenFlo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
KenFlo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to stand up!
Benson doesn't allow him!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Benson Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches KenFlo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kenny Florian seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Benson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Kenny Florian! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Kenny Florian doesn't defend himself!
KenFlo's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Benson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Kenny Florian! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Kenny Florian doesn't defend himself!
That punishment by Benson Henderson has left KenFlo staggered! Benson Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Benson suddenly holds Kenny Florian's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
Benson is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Benson secures the lock while Kenny Florian refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Benson Henderson by Submission (Armbar) at 3:38 Round 1
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 23/27 (85%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 103 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 103 s
Destruction-ation.
Kenny Florian 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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
As the fight continues it seems that Kenny Florian is taking the best of the fight.
Kenny Florian steps forward and fires a high kick!
Benson blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Benson Henderson throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of KenFlo.
KenFlo's Left eye is beginning to swell
Benson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Benson with a double overhooks!
KenFlo is swinging for the fences!
Benson backpedals and creates space. Kenny Florian is asking him if he is going to fight!
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts KenFlo from the ground!
KenFlo's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Right eye
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kenny Florian goes with a looping right hand while Benson Henderson jumps back and jabs
Benson seems staggered and Kenny Florian runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Benson Henderson and KenFlo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Benson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Benson Henderson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Kenny Florian pushes away Benson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Benson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kenny Florian
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson and Kenny Florian are cliched up against the cage. Benson steps for a throw
Kenny Florian is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benson tries to cover his face,
Benson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Benson Henderson tries to open KenFlo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Benson Henderson. KenFlo is unable to cover himself now!
KenFlo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Benson fires a barrage of punches at KenFlo's head!
This is bad! Benson is just pounding on Kenny Florian's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
KenFlo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! KenFlo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
KenFlo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to stand up!
Benson doesn't allow him!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Benson Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches KenFlo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kenny Florian seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Benson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Kenny Florian! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Kenny Florian doesn't defend himself!
KenFlo's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Benson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Kenny Florian! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Kenny Florian doesn't defend himself!
That punishment by Benson Henderson has left KenFlo staggered! Benson Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Benson suddenly holds Kenny Florian's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
Benson is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Benson secures the lock while Kenny Florian refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Benson Henderson by Submission (Armbar) at 3:38 Round 1
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 23/27 (85%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 103 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 103 s
Destruction-ation.