Post by The Sandmen on May 5, 2014 17:23:38 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Benson while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Roger Huerta 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.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Huerta looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
Huerta measures the resilience of Benson's chin with an uppercut while Benson lands some great crosses.
Benson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Roger Huerta is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Huerta
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over Huerta's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Huerta doesn't fight back!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Huerta
Benson Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Benson drills Roger Huerta's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Huerta
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Huerta's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Huerta is trying to counter now!
Benson is in closed guard... Huerta tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Roger Huerta in his guard...
Roger Huerta keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Roger Huerta in his guard...
Roger Huerta keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Benson Henderson creates enough space to control Roger Huerta's leg.
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Huerta's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Huerta tries to cover his face,
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Benson put Roger Huerta in closed guard.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Benson
Huerta is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roger Huerta!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Huerta's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta tries to stand up!
Benson doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Benson Henderson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Huerta is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Huerta is trying to counter now!
Huerta 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 Roger Huerta
Huerta sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Huerta tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roger Huerta. 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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Huerta is swinging for the fences!
Benson backpedals and creates space. Roger Huerta is asking him if he is going to fight!
Benson tries to grapple
He puts Huerta in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson is launching some bone breaking punches to Huerta's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Roger Huerta's eyes.
Roger Huerta tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Benson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Huerta launches a few hard punches to Benson Henderson's ribs!
Benson struggles and protects himself.
Roger Huerta gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson grapple with Roger Huerta and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Benson Henderson is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Benson Henderson looks to mount Roger Huerta...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta 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 Roger Huerta
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Roger Huerta.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Huerta's being punished here!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Benson goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
Huerta Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Huerta's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Benson secures the lock while Roger Huerta refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Benson Henderson by Submission (Armbar) at 4:31 Round 1
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/20 (70%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 207 s
Statistics: Roger Huerta
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 207 s
Complete, pure, total, full, epic, deathy destruction. Plain and damned simple.
Roger Huerta 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.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Huerta looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
Huerta measures the resilience of Benson's chin with an uppercut while Benson lands some great crosses.
Benson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Roger Huerta is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Huerta
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over Huerta's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Huerta doesn't fight back!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Huerta
Benson Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Benson drills Roger Huerta's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Huerta
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Huerta's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Huerta is trying to counter now!
Benson is in closed guard... Huerta tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Roger Huerta in his guard...
Roger Huerta keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Roger Huerta in his guard...
Roger Huerta keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Benson Henderson creates enough space to control Roger Huerta's leg.
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Huerta's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Huerta tries to cover his face,
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Benson put Roger Huerta in closed guard.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Benson
Huerta is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roger Huerta!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Huerta's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta tries to stand up!
Benson doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Benson Henderson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Huerta is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Huerta is trying to counter now!
Huerta 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 Roger Huerta
Huerta sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Huerta tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roger Huerta. 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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Huerta is swinging for the fences!
Benson backpedals and creates space. Roger Huerta is asking him if he is going to fight!
Benson tries to grapple
He puts Huerta in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson is launching some bone breaking punches to Huerta's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Roger Huerta's eyes.
Roger Huerta tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Benson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Huerta launches a few hard punches to Benson Henderson's ribs!
Benson struggles and protects himself.
Roger Huerta gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson grapple with Roger Huerta and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Benson Henderson is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Benson Henderson looks to mount Roger Huerta...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta 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 Roger Huerta
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Roger Huerta.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Huerta's being punished here!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Benson goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
Huerta Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Huerta's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Benson secures the lock while Roger Huerta refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Benson Henderson by Submission (Armbar) at 4:31 Round 1
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/20 (70%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 207 s
Statistics: Roger Huerta
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 207 s
Complete, pure, total, full, epic, deathy destruction. Plain and damned simple.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!