Post by The Sandmen on Oct 22, 2014 15:43:30 GMT -5
Benson Henderson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Griffin while Steve Mazzagatti 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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Benson and Griffin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tyson Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Benson Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Benson
Tyson Griffin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Griffin use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Benson Henderson holds Tyson Griffin and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Benson is trying to counter now!
Griffin is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Deep breaths from Tyson Griffin who tries a hammer punch to Benson's ribs.
Benson blocks those punches
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Tyson Griffin tries to roll on the ground...
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Benson
Tyson Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin breaks the closed guard of Benson Henderson and moves to half guard
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Tyson Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Benson Henderson put Griffin in half guard.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Benson
Griffin is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Tyson Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tyson Griffin hovers above Benson
Benson Henderson stops him from throwing strikes.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tyson Griffin attempts to cut off Benson with punches
Benson avoids getting cornered.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Griffin just got nailed! Benson Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Griffin is going to have a headache after this one.
Benson Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Griffin!
Nice move by Benson who clinches and pushes Griffin against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Benson Henderson pushes Griffin forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson is launching some bone breaking punches to Griffin's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Tyson Griffin's eyes.
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Benson Henderson pushes Griffin forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Griffin hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Benson Henderson pushes Griffin forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson Henderson gets control of Tyson Griffin's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Tyson Griffin shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Griffin.
Benson Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Griffin hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Tyson Griffin 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.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Big mistake from Tyson Griffin! Benson tries to finish him off with a RNC!
That Rear Nacked Choke looks tight...
Benson is unable to lock that and Griffin breaks the lock
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson fakes a few punches and advance towards Griffin trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Tyson Griffin lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Benson is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Benson cartwheels towards Griffin!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Tyson Griffin.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tyson Griffin.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin 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 full mount over Tyson Griffin
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Tyson Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Benson Henderson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Griffin breaks the lock showing some skills...
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Tyson Griffin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Benson leans back...
He clobbers Tyson Griffin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Benson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benson Henderson isolates Tyson Griffin's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tyson Griffin is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tyson Griffin 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Benson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Benson throws a low kick
Tyson Griffin blocks.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Benson's jaw!
Benson Henderson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Benson launches a furious low kick!
Griffin receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Solid low kick from Benson Henderson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
A left hook from Griffin
grazes the chin of Benson.
Benson is out! Benson is out! Tyson Griffin has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Tyson Griffin by KO (Hook) at 0:55 Round 2
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 9/13 (69%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 171 s
Statistics: Tyson Griffin
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 184 s
Henderson was putting together a clean, complete performance here before he got caught with the hook, resulting in a flash KO.
Ferocious staredown by Griffin while Steve Mazzagatti 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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
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Benson and Griffin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tyson Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Benson Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Benson
Tyson Griffin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Griffin use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Benson Henderson holds Tyson Griffin and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Benson is trying to counter now!
Griffin is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Deep breaths from Tyson Griffin who tries a hammer punch to Benson's ribs.
Benson blocks those punches
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Tyson Griffin tries to roll on the ground...
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Benson
Tyson Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin breaks the closed guard of Benson Henderson and moves to half guard
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Tyson Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Benson Henderson put Griffin in half guard.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Benson
Griffin is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Tyson Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tyson Griffin hovers above Benson
Benson Henderson stops him from throwing strikes.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tyson Griffin attempts to cut off Benson with punches
Benson avoids getting cornered.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Griffin just got nailed! Benson Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Griffin is going to have a headache after this one.
Benson Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Griffin!
Nice move by Benson who clinches and pushes Griffin against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Benson Henderson pushes Griffin forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson is launching some bone breaking punches to Griffin's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Tyson Griffin's eyes.
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Benson Henderson pushes Griffin forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Griffin hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Benson Henderson pushes Griffin forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson Henderson gets control of Tyson Griffin's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Tyson Griffin shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Griffin.
Benson Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Griffin hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Tyson Griffin 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.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Big mistake from Tyson Griffin! Benson tries to finish him off with a RNC!
That Rear Nacked Choke looks tight...
Benson is unable to lock that and Griffin breaks the lock
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson fakes a few punches and advance towards Griffin trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Tyson Griffin lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Benson is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Benson cartwheels towards Griffin!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Tyson Griffin.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tyson Griffin.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin 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 full mount over Tyson Griffin
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Tyson Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Benson Henderson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Griffin breaks the lock showing some skills...
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Tyson Griffin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Benson leans back...
He clobbers Tyson Griffin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Benson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benson Henderson isolates Tyson Griffin's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tyson Griffin is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tyson Griffin 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Benson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Benson throws a low kick
Tyson Griffin blocks.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Benson's jaw!
Benson Henderson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Benson launches a furious low kick!
Griffin receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Solid low kick from Benson Henderson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
A left hook from Griffin
grazes the chin of Benson.
Benson is out! Benson is out! Tyson Griffin has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Tyson Griffin by KO (Hook) at 0:55 Round 2
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 9/13 (69%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 171 s
Statistics: Tyson Griffin
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 184 s
Henderson was putting together a clean, complete performance here before he got caught with the hook, resulting in a flash KO.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!