Post by The Sandmen on Dec 24, 2014 1:48:23 GMT -5
Benson Henderson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Mike Brown glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Benson Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Brown, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Brown's ribs.
Crushing shot to Brown's body! He's holding his side
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Benson moves back and takes a deep breath.
Benson is holding Mike Brown's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mike Brown loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mike Brown
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mike Brown.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mike Brown
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over Brown's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Brown doesn't fight back!
Brown has a small cut in his Mouth
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mike Brown creates enough space to control Benson Henderson's leg.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Brown
Benson Henderson storms over Brown with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Mike Brown blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Brown
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson breaks the closed guard of Mike Brown and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mike Brown
Benson works on the ground with his fingers over Brown's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mike Brown
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mike Brown.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown tries to stand up!
Benson doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Brown's defense muffles the blows.
Benson misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Benson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Benson
Brown tries to move to full mount
Brown's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Benson
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Benson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Benson
Brown tries to jump to side mount.
Benson Henderson closed his guard around Mike Brown.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Mike Brown looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mike Brown rolls Benson Henderson to his stomach and takes his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Benson
Benson Henderson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Benson has Brown controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Benson manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Brown
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Brown, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Brown is wobbling!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Benson Henderson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mike Brown grapple with Benson Henderson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Benson manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Punishing hold!
Brown's Right cheek is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Brown's eyes...
Brown struggles to free himself
That rear naked chocke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Brown ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
Brown is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benson.
There is a small laceration on Mike Brown's Right cheek
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mike Brown can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shovel hook by Mike Brown
tags Benson.
Benson has a small cut in his Right eye
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
Brown is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benson.
Lightning fast low kick from Benson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Brown hyper-extended his leg
Benson Henderson circles around Brown
Benson Henderson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Brown may be in trouble!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Brown's left thigh
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Benson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Benson Henderson and Brown 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 Brown engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Benson Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The two exchange wildly
Benson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Mike Brown
Great move by Benson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mike Brown grapple with Benson Henderson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Benson manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson pushes Mike Brown against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Brown's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Brown's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brown doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Benson Henderson pushes Brown forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Benson pushes Mike Brown against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Brown's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Mike Brown
well done Brown falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Benson is standing while Brown is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Brown's guard.
Brown didn't see that coming. Benson is in open guard over Brown now.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Brown
Not a desiderable position that Brown is in now. Benson Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Benson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Brown
Benson holds Mike Brown and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Brown was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Crushing shot to Brown's body! He's holding his side
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Brown
Benson Henderson tries to free his leg...
Benson Henderson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Brown's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mike Brown
Benson Henderson looks to mount Mike Brown...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Benson Henderson pushes Mike Brown down and prevents his attempts to escape
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Brown's face!
Brown's Right eye is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mike Brown
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown tries to stand up!
Benson doesn't allow him!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mike Brown
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Brown is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Brown seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Benson is in rear mount over Brown
Benson Henderson tries to open Brown's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Benson Henderson. Brown is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Mike Brown's Forehead
Mike Brown seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Benson is in rear mount over Brown
Brown has given his back to Benson Henderson who is trying to get one hook in!
Benson Henderson has one hook in!
Benson is in rear mount over Brown with one hook in
Benson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Brown.
Nicely done! Benson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Benson is in rear mount over Brown with two hooks in
Benson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Brown, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Benson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Benson is in rear mount over Brown with two hooks in
Benson Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
Josh Rosenthal breaks Benson Henderson's lock! This is over! Brown didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Benson Henderson by Submission (Armbar) at 3:45 Round 2
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 20/31 (65%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/25 (52%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 290 s
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 302 s
A tough draw for Mike Brown, but he showed he had the heart to make a fight of it. Benson is just a tough, tough fellow, and Brown is still a little bit green in comparison, and Benji took 'er.
Mike Brown glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Benson Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Brown, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Brown's ribs.
Crushing shot to Brown's body! He's holding his side
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Benson moves back and takes a deep breath.
Benson is holding Mike Brown's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mike Brown loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mike Brown
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mike Brown.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mike Brown
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over Brown's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Brown doesn't fight back!
Brown has a small cut in his Mouth
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mike Brown creates enough space to control Benson Henderson's leg.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Brown
Benson Henderson storms over Brown with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Mike Brown blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Brown
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson breaks the closed guard of Mike Brown and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mike Brown
Benson works on the ground with his fingers over Brown's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mike Brown
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mike Brown.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown tries to stand up!
Benson doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Brown's defense muffles the blows.
Benson misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Benson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Benson
Brown tries to move to full mount
Brown's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Benson
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Benson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Benson
Brown tries to jump to side mount.
Benson Henderson closed his guard around Mike Brown.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Mike Brown looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mike Brown rolls Benson Henderson to his stomach and takes his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Benson
Benson Henderson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Benson has Brown controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Benson manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Brown
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Brown, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Brown is wobbling!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Benson Henderson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mike Brown grapple with Benson Henderson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Benson manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Punishing hold!
Brown's Right cheek is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Brown's eyes...
Brown struggles to free himself
That rear naked chocke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Brown ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
Brown is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benson.
There is a small laceration on Mike Brown's Right cheek
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mike Brown can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shovel hook by Mike Brown
tags Benson.
Benson has a small cut in his Right eye
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
Brown is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benson.
Lightning fast low kick from Benson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Brown hyper-extended his leg
Benson Henderson circles around Brown
Benson Henderson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Brown may be in trouble!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Brown's left thigh
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Benson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Benson Henderson and Brown 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 Brown engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Benson Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The two exchange wildly
Benson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Mike Brown
Great move by Benson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mike Brown grapple with Benson Henderson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Benson manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson pushes Mike Brown against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Brown's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Brown's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brown doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Benson Henderson pushes Brown forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Benson pushes Mike Brown against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Brown's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Mike Brown
well done Brown falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Benson is standing while Brown is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Brown's guard.
Brown didn't see that coming. Benson is in open guard over Brown now.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Brown
Not a desiderable position that Brown is in now. Benson Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Benson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Brown
Benson holds Mike Brown and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Brown was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Crushing shot to Brown's body! He's holding his side
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Brown
Benson Henderson tries to free his leg...
Benson Henderson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Brown's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Mike Brown
Benson Henderson looks to mount Mike Brown...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Benson Henderson pushes Mike Brown down and prevents his attempts to escape
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Brown's face!
Brown's Right eye is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mike Brown
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown tries to stand up!
Benson doesn't allow him!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Mike Brown
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Brown is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Brown seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Benson is in rear mount over Brown
Benson Henderson tries to open Brown's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Benson Henderson. Brown is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Mike Brown's Forehead
Mike Brown seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Benson is in rear mount over Brown
Brown has given his back to Benson Henderson who is trying to get one hook in!
Benson Henderson has one hook in!
Benson is in rear mount over Brown with one hook in
Benson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Brown.
Nicely done! Benson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Benson is in rear mount over Brown with two hooks in
Benson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Brown, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Benson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Benson is in rear mount over Brown with two hooks in
Benson Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
Josh Rosenthal breaks Benson Henderson's lock! This is over! Brown didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Benson Henderson by Submission (Armbar) at 3:45 Round 2
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 20/31 (65%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/25 (52%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 290 s
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 302 s
A tough draw for Mike Brown, but he showed he had the heart to make a fight of it. Benson is just a tough, tough fellow, and Brown is still a little bit green in comparison, and Benji took 'er.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!