Post by The Sandmen on May 17, 2013 19:51:19 GMT -5
Benson Henderson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
B.J. Penn raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Benson Henderson and B.J. Penn touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits Benson ribs hard
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
B.J. looks to be in very good shape.
A right hand from B.J. Penn
surprises Benson!
Benson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Benson has a small cut in his Right eye
B.J. is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
0:43 Round 1 and Benson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. throws a few hammer fists to the face of Benson Henderson
Blocked by Benson.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. Penn 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.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. Penn looks to mount Benson Henderson...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to B.J.'s ribs.
B.J. blocks those punches
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
B.J. Penn controls the situation despite Benson Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. Penn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Benson Henderson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Benson Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
Hard blow to B.J.'s mid-section, he seems hurt
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. Penn 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.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes B.J.'s knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Benson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling B.J. from the side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Benson tries to open up B.J. Penn's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching B.J. in the side of the head
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over B.J.'s face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if B.J. doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Mouth
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
B.J. creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
tags Benson.
Benson's Mouth is beginning to swell
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Benson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! B.J. Penn is coming in again!
Benson has a small cut in his Mouth
B.J. Penn launches a rapid series of punches
taking Benson from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
B.J. goes for a low kick..
Benson avoids the deadly blow.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
B.J. avoids a dangerous strike from Benson
and counters with a solid straight!
Benson pushes B.J. Penn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Benson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
B.J. follows Benson Henderson
only to get counter punched in a big way! B.J. needs to stop playing Benson Henderson's game or he'll get knocked out!
B.J. has a small cut in his Right eye
Benson Henderson goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
That one hits but B.J. seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
Benson is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
An overhand right from B.J. Penn that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Benson's stops that one with his face! How is Benson standing?!
Benson has a small cut in his Nose
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
B.J. Penn and Benson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
A furious flurry of punches from B.J. Penn
just misses Benson.
Crisp uppercut by B.J. followed by a hard jab
Benson deflects the blows.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Benson Henderson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
The cutman is working on Benson's face.
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Round 2
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Benson Henderson throws a looping right hand...
B.J. moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Benson looks to be in very good shape.
Benson Henderson goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
B.J. seems staggered and Benson Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Benson Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Benson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks B.J.'s jaw!
B.J. fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. 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.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
B.J. Penn cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. Penn hooks Benson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Benson Henderson manages to kick B.J. away and scrambles on top!
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. Penn isolates Benson Henderson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Benson Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn 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 open guard over B.J.
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
B.J. is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Benson is in rear mount over B.J.
B.J. Penn 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 is in rear mount over B.J.
Benson tries to end this with a RNC!
B.J. manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. has Benson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson attempts a shoot
but stops before running into B.J.'s kick.
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J.
Benson tries to move to full mount
Benson succeeds
Benson Henderson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches B.J. Penn's arm and tries an armbar!
B.J. hold his own hand and breaks Benson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Benson
B.J. positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Benson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Benson Henderson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
B.J. blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on B.J. Penn's cheek! B.J. stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Benson is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. tries to hit Benson Henderson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Benson steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Benson is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Benson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside B.J.'s guard.
B.J. did not see that coming! Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J. now.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benson looks to work from half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
B.J. Penn is not able to stop B.J. ground skills and Benson Henderson moves to side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Benson Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Benson Henderson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Benson is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Benson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Benson Henderson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up B.J.'s face with those brutal elbows! B.J. needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
B.J. Penn seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Benson Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Benson knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
B.J. Penn is having a nightmare! Mario Yamasaki watches for the moment he has to end this!
Benson Henderson turns out the lights for B.J.! What an astonishing KO by Benson!
B.J.'s Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Mouth
Winner is Benson Henderson by KO (GnP) at 0:42 Round 3
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 12/19 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 37/49 (76%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 17/40 (42%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 365 s
Another great fight. We had a lot of these on this card! Man, back and forth and both guys near-finishing. I enjoyed.
B.J. Penn raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Benson Henderson and B.J. Penn touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits Benson ribs hard
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
B.J. looks to be in very good shape.
A right hand from B.J. Penn
surprises Benson!
Benson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Benson has a small cut in his Right eye
B.J. is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
0:43 Round 1 and Benson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. throws a few hammer fists to the face of Benson Henderson
Blocked by Benson.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. Penn 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.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. Penn looks to mount Benson Henderson...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to B.J.'s ribs.
B.J. blocks those punches
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
B.J. Penn controls the situation despite Benson Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. Penn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Benson Henderson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Benson Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
Hard blow to B.J.'s mid-section, he seems hurt
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. Penn 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.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes B.J.'s knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Benson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling B.J. from the side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Benson tries to open up B.J. Penn's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching B.J. in the side of the head
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over B.J.'s face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if B.J. doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Mouth
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
B.J. creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
tags Benson.
Benson's Mouth is beginning to swell
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Benson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! B.J. Penn is coming in again!
Benson has a small cut in his Mouth
B.J. Penn launches a rapid series of punches
taking Benson from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
B.J. goes for a low kick..
Benson avoids the deadly blow.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
B.J. avoids a dangerous strike from Benson
and counters with a solid straight!
Benson pushes B.J. Penn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Benson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
B.J. follows Benson Henderson
only to get counter punched in a big way! B.J. needs to stop playing Benson Henderson's game or he'll get knocked out!
B.J. has a small cut in his Right eye
Benson Henderson goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
That one hits but B.J. seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
Benson is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
An overhand right from B.J. Penn that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Benson's stops that one with his face! How is Benson standing?!
Benson has a small cut in his Nose
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
B.J. Penn and Benson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
A furious flurry of punches from B.J. Penn
just misses Benson.
Crisp uppercut by B.J. followed by a hard jab
Benson deflects the blows.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Benson Henderson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
The cutman is working on Benson's face.
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Round 2
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Benson Henderson throws a looping right hand...
B.J. moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Benson looks to be in very good shape.
Benson Henderson goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
B.J. seems staggered and Benson Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Benson Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Benson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks B.J.'s jaw!
B.J. fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. 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.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
B.J. Penn cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. Penn hooks Benson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Benson Henderson manages to kick B.J. away and scrambles on top!
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. Penn isolates Benson Henderson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Benson Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn 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 open guard over B.J.
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
B.J. is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Benson is in rear mount over B.J.
B.J. Penn 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 is in rear mount over B.J.
Benson tries to end this with a RNC!
B.J. manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. has Benson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson attempts a shoot
but stops before running into B.J.'s kick.
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J.
Benson tries to move to full mount
Benson succeeds
Benson Henderson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches B.J. Penn's arm and tries an armbar!
B.J. hold his own hand and breaks Benson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Benson
B.J. positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Benson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Benson Henderson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
B.J. blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on B.J. Penn's cheek! B.J. stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Benson is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. tries to hit Benson Henderson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Benson steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Benson is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Benson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside B.J.'s guard.
B.J. did not see that coming! Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J. now.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benson looks to work from half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
B.J. Penn is not able to stop B.J. ground skills and Benson Henderson moves to side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Benson Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Benson Henderson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Benson is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Benson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Benson Henderson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up B.J.'s face with those brutal elbows! B.J. needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
B.J. Penn seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Benson Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Benson knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
B.J. Penn is having a nightmare! Mario Yamasaki watches for the moment he has to end this!
Benson Henderson turns out the lights for B.J.! What an astonishing KO by Benson!
B.J.'s Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Mouth
Winner is Benson Henderson by KO (GnP) at 0:42 Round 3
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 12/19 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 37/49 (76%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 17/40 (42%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 365 s
Another great fight. We had a lot of these on this card! Man, back and forth and both guys near-finishing. I enjoyed.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!