Post by The Sandmen on Jan 2, 2013 14:50:54 GMT -5
Lightweight Bout
Shinya Aoki vs. Benson Henderson
Shinya Aoki glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Benson while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Aoki and Benson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Benson
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to breaks Benson Henderson's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Aoki launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Benson's ribs.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aoki holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Benson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Benson's body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Aoki 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.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Aoki is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki creates space and allows Benson Henderson to stand up.
Benson Henderson is on his feet again.
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Benson
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to breaks Benson Henderson's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Aoki launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Benson's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Benson pummels back into position.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Shinya Aoki slips his head out and ends up in Benson Henderson's guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Aoki is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Benson leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Aoki is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aoki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Aoki is out! He has a broken orbital bone!
Winner is Benson Henderson by TKO (Injury - Broken orbital bone) at 2:16 Round 1
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 45 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 52 s
This was just starting to become an interesting fight too. Dang.
Shinya Aoki vs. Benson Henderson
Shinya Aoki glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Benson while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Aoki and Benson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Benson
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to breaks Benson Henderson's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Aoki launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Benson's ribs.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aoki holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Benson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Benson's body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Aoki 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.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Aoki is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki creates space and allows Benson Henderson to stand up.
Benson Henderson is on his feet again.
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Benson
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to breaks Benson Henderson's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Aoki launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Benson's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Benson pummels back into position.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Shinya Aoki slips his head out and ends up in Benson Henderson's guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Aoki is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Benson leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Aoki is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aoki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Aoki is out! He has a broken orbital bone!
Winner is Benson Henderson by TKO (Injury - Broken orbital bone) at 2:16 Round 1
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 45 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 52 s
This was just starting to become an interesting fight too. Dang.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!