Post by The Sandmen on Mar 25, 2013 17:14:48 GMT -5
Benson Henderson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Clay Guida looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Benson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Benson is holding Clay Guida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Clay Guida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Clay Guida manages to switch to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Guida tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Guida's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Guida's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Guida shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Clay Guida launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Benson Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Benson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Clay Guida, who is barely covering up!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Benson Henderson tries to pass Clay Guida's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Benson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Clay Guida, who is barely covering up!
Guida's Right eye is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Benson Henderson looks to mount Clay Guida...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Benson Henderson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Guida is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Guida tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Benson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Guida from the side mount!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Guida tries to show some ground skills
Benson uses his strength to keep Benson at a disadvantage
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson fires a barrage of punches at Guida's head!
This is bad! Benson is just pounding on Clay Guida's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Benson's moves.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Guida is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Guida gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Benson Henderson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Benson Henderson doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Clay Guida is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Guida tries to move to full mount!
Benson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Guida clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Guida's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guida tries to cover his face,
Clay Guida is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Guida tries to move to full mount!
Benson won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Clay Guida is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Benson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Guida's ribs.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Clay Guida is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Clay Guida looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Guida's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Guida blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Clay Guida looks to counter!
Guida tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson struggles and frees his leg!
Clay Guida is in half guard over Benson
Clay Guida tries to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Clay Guida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Clay Guida hovers above Benson
Benson Henderson stops him from throwing strikes.
Guida misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson measures the resilience of Guida's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guida's side.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Clay Guida looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Benson
Guida is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Clay Guida!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Benson is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Guida goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Guida
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Guida's being punished here!
Guida has a small cut in his Left eye
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Guida
Benson moves on the ground
Benson Henderson moves to side mount
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Clay Guida manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Clay Guida 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 Clay Guida. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Guida follows Benson Henderson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Guida needs to stop playing Benson Henderson's game or he'll get knocked out!
Guida's Forehead is beginning to swell
Brilliant combination from Benson Henderson
that forces Guida to try and defend better.
Guida's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson launches a body shot
Guida evades.
Guida clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Guida, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Guida is wobbling!
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Guida is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Guida
Benson Henderson pushes Clay Guida against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benson jumps and tries to free his leg! Guida doesn't allow this but Benson Henderson is able to get half guard here.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Clay Guida tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Benson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Benson is looking to end this fight with strikes
Guida anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Clay Guida isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Guida's guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Clay Guida attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Clay Guida launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Benson Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Clay Guida gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson tries to get a side mount...
Guida wraps his leg around Benson Henderson leg and prevents him from moving.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Benson 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.
Guida and Benson Henderson are cliched up against the cage. Guida hammers Benson face and hooks Benson leg
Benson stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Benson is connecting with a few punches
Benson pushes Clay Guida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Guida grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Clay Guida
Clay Guida is in open guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Guida's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guida's side.
Guida ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Guida
He succeeds!
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Benson
Guida is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Clay Guida!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Guida tries to escape from the full mount...
Benson Henderson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Not a desiderable position that Guida is in now. Benson Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Benson Henderson looks to mount Clay Guida...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Benson Henderson.
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Round 3
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Clay Guida attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Guida with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Guida fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Terrible one sided match... Guida was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Guida tries to grapple
Benson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Guida avoids a dangerous strike from Benson
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Clay Guida gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson avoids a dangerous strike from Guida
and counters with a solid straight!
Benson Henderson and Guida engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Guida seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Clay Guida tries a hook to the body
but Benson manages to dodge it
Benson Henderson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Benson launches a furious low kick!
Guida receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Guida hyper-extended his leg
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Guida goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Guida
Benson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Benson Henderson tries to pass Clay Guida's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Benson Henderson looks to mount Clay Guida...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Benson Henderson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Guida breaks the lock showing some skills...
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida is cooling the fight on the ground
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida tries to roll on the ground...
Benson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Clay Guida gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Guida's face with those brutal elbows! Guida needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Guida tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Benson Henderson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Benson catch Clay Guida's left arm and tries a kimura
Guida's arm is bent at an awful angle! Clay Guida's taps again and again
Winner is Benson Henderson by Submission (kimura) at 2:45 Round 3
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/41 (71%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 500 s
Statistics: Clay Guida
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 7/17 (41%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 500 s
Clay tried, but Benson just has his number. Plain and damned simple. Guida seems to have some success with takedowns, maybe some tweaks to GnP or ground something would help him be all he could be without having to join the army.
Clay Guida looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Benson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Benson is holding Clay Guida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Clay Guida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Clay Guida manages to switch to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Guida tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Guida's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Guida's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Guida shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Clay Guida launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Benson Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Benson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Clay Guida, who is barely covering up!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Benson Henderson tries to pass Clay Guida's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Benson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Clay Guida, who is barely covering up!
Guida's Right eye is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Benson Henderson looks to mount Clay Guida...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Benson Henderson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Guida is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Guida tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Benson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Guida from the side mount!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Guida tries to show some ground skills
Benson uses his strength to keep Benson at a disadvantage
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson fires a barrage of punches at Guida's head!
This is bad! Benson is just pounding on Clay Guida's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Benson's moves.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Guida is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Guida gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Benson Henderson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Benson Henderson doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Clay Guida is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Guida tries to move to full mount!
Benson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Guida clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Guida's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guida tries to cover his face,
Clay Guida is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Guida tries to move to full mount!
Benson won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Clay Guida is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Benson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Guida's ribs.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Clay Guida is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Clay Guida looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Guida's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Guida blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Clay Guida looks to counter!
Guida tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson struggles and frees his leg!
Clay Guida is in half guard over Benson
Clay Guida tries to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Clay Guida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Clay Guida hovers above Benson
Benson Henderson stops him from throwing strikes.
Guida misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson measures the resilience of Guida's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guida's side.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Clay Guida looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Benson
Guida is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Clay Guida!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Benson is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Guida goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Guida
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Guida's being punished here!
Guida has a small cut in his Left eye
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Guida
Benson moves on the ground
Benson Henderson moves to side mount
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Clay Guida manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Clay Guida 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 Clay Guida. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Guida follows Benson Henderson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Guida needs to stop playing Benson Henderson's game or he'll get knocked out!
Guida's Forehead is beginning to swell
Brilliant combination from Benson Henderson
that forces Guida to try and defend better.
Guida's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson launches a body shot
Guida evades.
Guida clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Guida, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Guida is wobbling!
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Guida is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Guida
Benson Henderson pushes Clay Guida against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benson jumps and tries to free his leg! Guida doesn't allow this but Benson Henderson is able to get half guard here.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Clay Guida tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Benson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Benson is looking to end this fight with strikes
Guida anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Clay Guida isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Guida's guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Clay Guida attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Clay Guida launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Benson Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Clay Guida gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson tries to get a side mount...
Guida wraps his leg around Benson Henderson leg and prevents him from moving.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Benson 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.
Guida and Benson Henderson are cliched up against the cage. Guida hammers Benson face and hooks Benson leg
Benson stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Benson is connecting with a few punches
Benson pushes Clay Guida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Guida grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Clay Guida
Clay Guida is in open guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Guida's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guida's side.
Guida ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Guida
He succeeds!
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Benson
Guida is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Clay Guida!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Guida tries to escape from the full mount...
Benson Henderson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Not a desiderable position that Guida is in now. Benson Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Benson Henderson looks to mount Clay Guida...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Benson Henderson.
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Round 3
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Clay Guida attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Guida with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Guida fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Terrible one sided match... Guida was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Guida tries to grapple
Benson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Guida avoids a dangerous strike from Benson
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Clay Guida gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson avoids a dangerous strike from Guida
and counters with a solid straight!
Benson Henderson and Guida engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Guida seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Clay Guida tries a hook to the body
but Benson manages to dodge it
Benson Henderson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Benson launches a furious low kick!
Guida receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Guida hyper-extended his leg
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Guida goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Guida
Benson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Guida
Benson Henderson tries to pass Clay Guida's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Clay Guida
Benson Henderson looks to mount Clay Guida...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Benson Henderson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Guida breaks the lock showing some skills...
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida is cooling the fight on the ground
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida tries to roll on the ground...
Benson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Clay Guida gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Guida's face with those brutal elbows! Guida needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Guida tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Benson Henderson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Clay Guida
Benson catch Clay Guida's left arm and tries a kimura
Guida's arm is bent at an awful angle! Clay Guida's taps again and again
Winner is Benson Henderson by Submission (kimura) at 2:45 Round 3
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/41 (71%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 500 s
Statistics: Clay Guida
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 7/17 (41%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 500 s
Clay tried, but Benson just has his number. Plain and damned simple. Guida seems to have some success with takedowns, maybe some tweaks to GnP or ground something would help him be all he could be without having to join the army.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!