Post by The Sandmen on May 7, 2012 17:04:31 GMT -5
Dominick Cruz looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Benson while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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.
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Lightning fast low kick from Cruz!
Benson blocks that kick with his leg.
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Benson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Benson moves forward and holds Cruz
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches towards Benson's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Benson seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cruz hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Benson Henderson's ribs!
Benson Henderson's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Benson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz tries to take Benson Henderson down... Benson stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz launches a few punches...
Benson Henderson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Benson Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Benson throws a lazy kick
Cruz dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Benson is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Benson
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benson tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Benson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Benson
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz hovers above Benson
Good punches to Benson's body.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Benson
Benson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Benson
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Benson Henderson regains half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz tries to improve position.
Benson adjusts and closes his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Benson Henderson
Solid shots!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Benson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Benson put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Benson
Cruz is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz 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.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Body shots by Benson Henderson
Solid blows to Cruz's abdomen.
Hard blow to Cruz's mid-section, he seems hurt
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Benson Henderson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Cruz is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz 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 ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz 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 Dominick Cruz
Benson Henderson storms over Cruz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Benson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cruz's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Right cheek
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Benson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Benson!
Benson Henderson is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cruz and pushes him away!
Cruz misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz works on the ground with his fingers over Benson's face
Benson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Cruz
Benson tries to jump to side mount.
Dominick Cruz jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Benson
Cruz is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Benson tries to open up Dominick Cruz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Cruz in the side of the head
Cruz has a small cut in his Forehead
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz 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.
Cruz tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cruz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cruz's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Cruz is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cruz's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Benson is in rear mount over Cruz
Cruz has given his back to Benson Henderson who is trying to get one hook in!
Benson Henderson has one hook in!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Benson is in rear mount over Cruz with one hook in
Benson fires a barrage of punches at Cruz's head!
This is bad! Benson is just pounding on Dominick Cruz's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Mouth
Benson is in rear mount over Cruz with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Benson's moves.
Benson is in rear mount over Cruz with one hook in
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Benson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Cruz.
Nicely done! Benson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Benson is in rear mount over Cruz with two hooks in
Benson Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
You can see the pain reflected in Cruz's eyes...
That Armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Benson is locking that Armbar...
Cruz locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Benson Henderson unil he can pull his arm free! Benson lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Benson
Not a desiderable position that Cruz is in now. Benson Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cruz is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cruz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Cruz was not intelligently defending himself!
Cruz has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Benson Henderson by TKO (Elbow) at 2:45 Round 2
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/12 (25%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/12 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/33 (61%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Another great fight. The first round started as a one-for-one, back and forth damage-exchange brawl. At the end of the round, Cruz had done more damage, but Benson recovered more health. In the end, though, that didn' matter, as Benson came out THROWING in round 2, and was able to destroy Cruz in the second round.
Ferocious staredown by Benson while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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.
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Lightning fast low kick from Cruz!
Benson blocks that kick with his leg.
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Benson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Benson moves forward and holds Cruz
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches towards Benson's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Benson seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cruz hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Benson Henderson's ribs!
Benson Henderson's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Benson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz tries to take Benson Henderson down... Benson stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz launches a few punches...
Benson Henderson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Benson Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Benson throws a lazy kick
Cruz dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Benson is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Benson
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benson tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Benson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Benson
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz hovers above Benson
Good punches to Benson's body.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Benson
Benson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Benson
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Benson Henderson regains half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz tries to improve position.
Benson adjusts and closes his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Benson Henderson
Solid shots!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Benson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Benson put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Benson
Cruz is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz 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.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Body shots by Benson Henderson
Solid blows to Cruz's abdomen.
Hard blow to Cruz's mid-section, he seems hurt
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Benson Henderson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Cruz is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz 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 ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz 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 Dominick Cruz
Benson Henderson storms over Cruz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Benson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cruz's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Right cheek
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Benson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Benson!
Benson Henderson is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cruz and pushes him away!
Cruz misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz works on the ground with his fingers over Benson's face
Benson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Cruz
Benson tries to jump to side mount.
Dominick Cruz jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Benson
Cruz is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Benson tries to open up Dominick Cruz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Cruz in the side of the head
Cruz has a small cut in his Forehead
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz 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.
Cruz tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cruz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cruz's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Cruz is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cruz's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Benson is in rear mount over Cruz
Cruz has given his back to Benson Henderson who is trying to get one hook in!
Benson Henderson has one hook in!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Benson is in rear mount over Cruz with one hook in
Benson fires a barrage of punches at Cruz's head!
This is bad! Benson is just pounding on Dominick Cruz's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Mouth
Benson is in rear mount over Cruz with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Benson's moves.
Benson is in rear mount over Cruz with one hook in
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Benson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Cruz.
Nicely done! Benson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Benson is in rear mount over Cruz with two hooks in
Benson Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
You can see the pain reflected in Cruz's eyes...
That Armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Benson is locking that Armbar...
Cruz locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Benson Henderson unil he can pull his arm free! Benson lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Benson
Not a desiderable position that Cruz is in now. Benson Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cruz is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and shows Benson Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cruz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Cruz was not intelligently defending himself!
Cruz has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Benson Henderson by TKO (Elbow) at 2:45 Round 2
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/12 (25%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/12 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/33 (61%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Another great fight. The first round started as a one-for-one, back and forth damage-exchange brawl. At the end of the round, Cruz had done more damage, but Benson recovered more health. In the end, though, that didn' matter, as Benson came out THROWING in round 2, and was able to destroy Cruz in the second round.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!