Post by The Sandmen on Jul 17, 2014 17:42:14 GMT -5
B.J. Penn glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Benson Henderson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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B.J. Penn and Benson Henderson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
B.J. Penn throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Benson's chin! That stops Benson in his tracks!
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
B.J. measures the resilience of Benson's chin with an uppercut while Benson lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Left eye
Surprise roundhouse punch by Benson.
It looks like B.J. was hit by a bus!
Benson Henderson and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Benson Henderson steps forward and fires a high kick!
B.J. blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. begins to launch a barrage of punches over Benson
Benson Henderson is smart enough to duck backwards
Benson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises B.J. with a double overhooks!
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
Benson Henderson attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Benson
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn uses some of his skill by jumping out of Benson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
That North South Choke looks tight...
Benson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crippling lock!
Benson pushes B.J. Penn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson hovers above B.J.
B.J. Penn stops him from throwing strikes.
Benson misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benson pulls his arm out of danger.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
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
Stand up! This is what Benson's cornermen are shouting. B.J. Penn is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn rolls him over and takes his back!
B.J. is in rear mount over Benson
B.J. fires a barrage of punches at Benson's head!
The punches go wide.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson has B.J. 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.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
B.J. uses his strength to keep B.J. at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in side 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 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
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Benson Henderson passes momentarily but B.J. Penn sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benson.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson hovers above B.J.
Good punches to B.J.'s body.
B.J. ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Benson
B.J. Penn tries to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. Penn looks to pass to mount...
B.J. slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Benson Henderson.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
B.J. Penn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Benson misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Benson breaks the lock showing some skills...
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Benson is able to break the lock.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Benson's guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Incredible high kick!
B.J. deflects and sidesteps.
Benson goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
B.J. grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
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. is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
B.J. Penn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. breaks the closed guard of Benson Henderson and moves to half guard
B.J. Penn is in side 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 side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. leans back...
He clobbers Benson Henderson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Benson breaks free.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
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
Benson measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Benson Henderson moves to 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
B.J. moves on the ground
B.J. Penn moves to side mount
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Benson breaks free.
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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. launches a furious low kick!
Benson blocks.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
B.J. grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Benson struggles... B.J. Penn is unable to take him down
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Several good body shots
are evaded by B.J..
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Benson Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
B.J. Penn moves forward and launches a low kick.
Benson blocks that.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Benson!
Some big punches are landing!
B.J. Penn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by B.J. Penn who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn postures up and launches another series of punches!
Benson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of B.J. Penn's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. pushes Benson Henderson againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Benson cannot escape B.J. Penn's clinch! B.J. Penn is just brutalizing Benson with punches time and time again!
Benson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn shoots and grab both of Benson Henderson's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
B.J. lifted Benson's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Hard blow to Benson's mid-section, he seems hurt
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Benson tries to counter B.J.'s moves on the ground.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Benson
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Benson is able to break the lock.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Benson tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. Penn pushes Benson Henderson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Benson doesn't allow this but B.J. Penn is able to get half guard here.
B.J. Penn is in half 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 half guard over Benson
B.J. sits over his knees and pushes away Benson's leg!
B.J. Penn is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
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 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. Penn is in side 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 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 closed guard over Benson
B.J. is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Benson Henderson pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benson jumps and tries to free his leg! B.J. doesn't allow this but Benson Henderson is able to get half guard here.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Benson Henderson looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Several good body shots
are evaded by B.J..
Benson Henderson and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Benson Henderson and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
B.J. showing excellent timing, blasts Benson Henderson with a right hand.
Great hook by B.J. Penn! Benson Henderson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
B.J. is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn creates space and allows Benson Henderson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Benson Henderson is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
B.J. cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Benson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Solid kick to the leg from Benson Henderson
B.J. checks it.
Benson misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Surprise roundhouse punch by B.J..
It looks like Benson was hit by a bus!
Benson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! B.J. Penn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
B.J. is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
B.J. has a small cut in his Nose
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 positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
Benson is in rear mount over B.J.
Benson Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
B.J. locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Benson Henderson unil he can pull his arm free! Benson lost his dominant position.
B.J. Penn is in closed 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.
B.J. Penn is in closed 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.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Benson
B.J. tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Benson Henderson 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 B.J.'s moves.
Herb Dean 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
B.J. Penn checks the kick.
Benson misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
tags Benson.
Benson has a small cut in his Left cheek
B.J. steps backwards away from Benson Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Benson launches a stiff jab!
B.J. ducks that one.
Benson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
B.J. ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Benson has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Superb haymaker by Benson
B.J. manages to move aside
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Benson's chin
Lightning fast low kick from B.J.!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Benson Henderson leans forwards and tries to grapple with B.J.
B.J. wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Every time B.J. Penn attempts to get inside
Benson fires a low kick.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Benson Henderson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Benson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Benson throws a lazy kick
B.J. dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Benson Henderson!
B.J. ducks under...
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Benson goes down.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. leans back...
He clobbers Benson Henderson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Benson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Benson Henderson.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight left hand from B.J. Penn!
Benson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Benson is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Benson Henderson
Superb haymaker by B.J.
that lands on Benson's face like a cannon ball!
Benson Henderson fakes a move and moves laterally.
Benson Henderson moves forward looking for some grappling action
B.J. pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Benson Henderson jumps back and jabs
Benson seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
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 seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
B.J. Penn leans forwards and tries to grapple with Benson
B.J. shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn fakes a few punches and advance towards Benson trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Benson Henderson lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
B.J. is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
B.J. cartwheels towards Benson!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Benson Henderson.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson 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 B.J.'s moves.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Benson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Benson Henderson attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. catch Benson Henderson's left arm and tries a kimura
B.J. is locking that kimura...
Punishing hold!
Benson struggles to free himself
Benson struggles to free himself
Benson Henderson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson works on the ground with his fingers over B.J.'s face
B.J. shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. suddenly holds Benson Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Benson's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Benson's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Benson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over B.J. Penn!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson struggles on the ground and tries to break B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. doesn't want to free his opponent and Benson continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Benson's eyes...
B.J. locks his hands together and rotates Benson's right arm! Great move! Benson has no choice but to tap.
Winner is B.J. Penn by Submission (Kimura) at 3:26 Round 5
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 30/42 (71%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 840 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 17/38 (45%)
Kicks 6/10 (60%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 29/48 (60%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 856 s
Beedjay Wins.
Benson Henderson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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B.J. Penn and Benson Henderson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
B.J. Penn throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Benson's chin! That stops Benson in his tracks!
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
B.J. measures the resilience of Benson's chin with an uppercut while Benson lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Left eye
Surprise roundhouse punch by Benson.
It looks like B.J. was hit by a bus!
Benson Henderson and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Benson Henderson steps forward and fires a high kick!
B.J. blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. begins to launch a barrage of punches over Benson
Benson Henderson is smart enough to duck backwards
Benson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises B.J. with a double overhooks!
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
Benson Henderson attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Benson
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn uses some of his skill by jumping out of Benson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
That North South Choke looks tight...
Benson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crippling lock!
Benson pushes B.J. Penn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson hovers above B.J.
B.J. Penn stops him from throwing strikes.
Benson misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benson pulls his arm out of danger.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
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
Stand up! This is what Benson's cornermen are shouting. B.J. Penn is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn rolls him over and takes his back!
B.J. is in rear mount over Benson
B.J. fires a barrage of punches at Benson's head!
The punches go wide.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson has B.J. 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.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
B.J. uses his strength to keep B.J. at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in side 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 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
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Benson Henderson passes momentarily but B.J. Penn sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benson.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson hovers above B.J.
Good punches to B.J.'s body.
B.J. ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Benson
B.J. Penn tries to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. Penn looks to pass to mount...
B.J. slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Benson Henderson.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
B.J. Penn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Benson misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Benson breaks the lock showing some skills...
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Benson is able to break the lock.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Benson's guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Incredible high kick!
B.J. deflects and sidesteps.
Benson goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
B.J. grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
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. is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
B.J. Penn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. breaks the closed guard of Benson Henderson and moves to half guard
B.J. Penn is in side 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 side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. leans back...
He clobbers Benson Henderson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Benson breaks free.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
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
Benson measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Benson Henderson moves to 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
B.J. moves on the ground
B.J. Penn moves to side mount
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Benson breaks free.
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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. launches a furious low kick!
Benson blocks.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
B.J. grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Benson struggles... B.J. Penn is unable to take him down
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Several good body shots
are evaded by B.J..
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Benson Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
B.J. Penn moves forward and launches a low kick.
Benson blocks that.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Benson!
Some big punches are landing!
B.J. Penn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by B.J. Penn who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn postures up and launches another series of punches!
Benson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of B.J. Penn's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. pushes Benson Henderson againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Benson cannot escape B.J. Penn's clinch! B.J. Penn is just brutalizing Benson with punches time and time again!
Benson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn shoots and grab both of Benson Henderson's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
B.J. lifted Benson's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Hard blow to Benson's mid-section, he seems hurt
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Benson tries to counter B.J.'s moves on the ground.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Benson
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Benson is able to break the lock.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Benson tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. Penn pushes Benson Henderson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Benson doesn't allow this but B.J. Penn is able to get half guard here.
B.J. Penn is in half 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 half guard over Benson
B.J. sits over his knees and pushes away Benson's leg!
B.J. Penn is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
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 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. Penn is in side 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 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 closed guard over Benson
B.J. is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Benson Henderson pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benson jumps and tries to free his leg! B.J. doesn't allow this but Benson Henderson is able to get half guard here.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Benson Henderson looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Several good body shots
are evaded by B.J..
Benson Henderson and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Benson Henderson and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
B.J. showing excellent timing, blasts Benson Henderson with a right hand.
Great hook by B.J. Penn! Benson Henderson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
B.J. is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn creates space and allows Benson Henderson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Benson Henderson is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
B.J. cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Benson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Solid kick to the leg from Benson Henderson
B.J. checks it.
Benson misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Surprise roundhouse punch by B.J..
It looks like Benson was hit by a bus!
Benson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! B.J. Penn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
B.J. is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
B.J. has a small cut in his Nose
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 positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
Benson is in rear mount over B.J.
Benson Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
B.J. locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Benson Henderson unil he can pull his arm free! Benson lost his dominant position.
B.J. Penn is in closed 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.
B.J. Penn is in closed 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.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Benson
B.J. tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Benson Henderson 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 B.J.'s moves.
Herb Dean 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
B.J. Penn checks the kick.
Benson misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
tags Benson.
Benson has a small cut in his Left cheek
B.J. steps backwards away from Benson Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Benson launches a stiff jab!
B.J. ducks that one.
Benson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
B.J. ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Benson has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Superb haymaker by Benson
B.J. manages to move aside
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Benson's chin
Lightning fast low kick from B.J.!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Benson Henderson leans forwards and tries to grapple with B.J.
B.J. wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Every time B.J. Penn attempts to get inside
Benson fires a low kick.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Benson Henderson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Benson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Benson throws a lazy kick
B.J. dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Benson Henderson!
B.J. ducks under...
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Benson goes down.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. leans back...
He clobbers Benson Henderson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Benson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Benson Henderson.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight left hand from B.J. Penn!
Benson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Benson is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Benson Henderson
Superb haymaker by B.J.
that lands on Benson's face like a cannon ball!
Benson Henderson fakes a move and moves laterally.
Benson Henderson moves forward looking for some grappling action
B.J. pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Benson Henderson jumps back and jabs
Benson seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
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 seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
B.J. Penn leans forwards and tries to grapple with Benson
B.J. shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn fakes a few punches and advance towards Benson trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Benson Henderson lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
B.J. is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
B.J. cartwheels towards Benson!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Benson Henderson.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson 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 B.J.'s moves.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Benson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Benson Henderson attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. catch Benson Henderson's left arm and tries a kimura
B.J. is locking that kimura...
Punishing hold!
Benson struggles to free himself
Benson struggles to free himself
Benson Henderson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson works on the ground with his fingers over B.J.'s face
B.J. shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. suddenly holds Benson Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Benson's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Benson's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Benson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over B.J. Penn!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over B.J.
Benson struggles on the ground and tries to break B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. doesn't want to free his opponent and Benson continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Benson's eyes...
B.J. locks his hands together and rotates Benson's right arm! Great move! Benson has no choice but to tap.
Winner is B.J. Penn by Submission (Kimura) at 3:26 Round 5
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 30/42 (71%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 840 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 17/38 (45%)
Kicks 6/10 (60%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 29/48 (60%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 856 s
Beedjay Wins.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!