Post by The Sandmen on Nov 8, 2016 9:38:57 GMT -5
B.J. Penn looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Benson Henderson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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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B.J. and Benson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Benson to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Benson
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
B.J. Penn is in Benson open guard now
B.J. Penn is in open 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.
Crushing shot to B.J.'s body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Benson
Benson tries to move on the ground and shows B.J. Penn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Benson uses his forearms to block the impact!
B.J. misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
B.J. Penn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
B.J. throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Incredible high kick!
B.J. deflects and sidesteps.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
A wicked punch by B.J. Penn
rocks Benson!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Forehead
Benson is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Benson Henderson
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Benson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
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 B.J.
1:51 Round 1 and Benson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Benson fires a barrage of punches at B.J.'s head!
The punches go wide.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass B.J.'s guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open 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!
B.J. uses his forearms to block the impact!
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Benson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
B.J. Penn is not able to stop B.J. ground skills and Benson Henderson moves to side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn tries to close the guard.
B.J. put Benson Henderson in closed guard.
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
B.J. suddenly holds Benson Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
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 tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Benson Henderson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson storms over B.J. with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
B.J. Penn blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J.
Benson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Benson misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
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 tries to roll on the ground...
B.J. knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Benson Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Benson holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Benson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over B.J. Penn.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
B.J. Penn put Benson in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
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.
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Some big punches are landing!
Benson's Chin is beginning to swell
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
B.J. is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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0:14 Round 2 and B.J. is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
B.J. Penn attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by B.J..
Crushing shot to Benson's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
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 0:35 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
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!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Benson catch B.J. Penn's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
That kimura from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
B.J. Penn holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
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
Benson goes for an armbar!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and pushes away Benson Henderson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Benson Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
B.J. moves backwards and circles around Benson Henderson.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn gets control of Benson Henderson's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Benson Henderson shakes him off and staves off danger.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
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 use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
B.J. Penn holds Benson Henderson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Benson misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. attempts a triangle from bottom! Benson Henderson slips out. B.J. quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Benson Henderson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Benson Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J.
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
B.J.'s attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benson looks to work from half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson tries to free his leg...
B.J. doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Benson misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Benson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over B.J.'s face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if B.J. doesn't fight back!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Benson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson tries to free his leg...
B.J. doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass B.J.'s guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benson pulls his arm out of danger.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn chases Benson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Benson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Benson is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Benson Henderson
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Benson from the ground!
Benson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Benson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Benson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! B.J. Penn is coming in again!
Brutal combination from Benson Henderson!
B.J. moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
A right hand from B.J. Penn
surprises Benson!
Benson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson launches a furious hook!
B.J. ducks under and pushes Benson Henderson creating some space.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
B.J. Penn has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Benson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
B.J. launches a hook to the body
Bang! Benson stops that one with his ribs!
Benson showing excellent timing, blasts B.J. Penn with a right hand.
B.J. steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Some big punches are landing!
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Benson's chin! That stops Benson in his tracks!
That brutal impact left Benson laid out on the mat! B.J. Penn's corner pours in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Right eye
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Punch) at 1:02 Round 3
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 19/20 (95%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 386 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 2/8 (25%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 8/25 (32%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 386 s
Benson Henderson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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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B.J. and Benson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Benson to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Benson
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
B.J. Penn is in Benson open guard now
B.J. Penn is in open 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.
Crushing shot to B.J.'s body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Benson
B.J. moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Benson
Benson tries to move on the ground and shows B.J. Penn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Benson uses his forearms to block the impact!
B.J. misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
B.J. Penn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
B.J. throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Incredible high kick!
B.J. deflects and sidesteps.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
A wicked punch by B.J. Penn
rocks Benson!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Forehead
Benson is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Benson Henderson
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Benson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
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 B.J.
1:51 Round 1 and Benson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Benson fires a barrage of punches at B.J.'s head!
The punches go wide.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass B.J.'s guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open 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!
B.J. uses his forearms to block the impact!
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Benson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
B.J. Penn is not able to stop B.J. ground skills and Benson Henderson moves to side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn tries to close the guard.
B.J. put Benson Henderson in closed guard.
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
B.J. suddenly holds Benson Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
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 tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Benson Henderson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson storms over B.J. with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
B.J. Penn blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J.
Benson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Benson misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
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 tries to roll on the ground...
B.J. knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Benson Henderson
B.J. fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Benson Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Benson holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Benson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over B.J. Penn.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
B.J. Penn put Benson in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
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.
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Some big punches are landing!
Benson's Chin is beginning to swell
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
B.J. is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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0:14 Round 2 and B.J. is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
B.J. Penn attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by B.J..
Crushing shot to Benson's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
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 0:35 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
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!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Benson catch B.J. Penn's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
That kimura from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
B.J. Penn holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
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
Benson goes for an armbar!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and pushes away Benson Henderson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Benson Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
B.J. moves backwards and circles around Benson Henderson.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn gets control of Benson Henderson's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Benson Henderson shakes him off and staves off danger.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
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 use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
B.J. Penn holds Benson Henderson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Benson misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. attempts a triangle from bottom! Benson Henderson slips out. B.J. quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Benson Henderson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Benson Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J.
Benson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
B.J.'s attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benson looks to work from half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson tries to free his leg...
B.J. doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Benson misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Benson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over B.J.'s face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if B.J. doesn't fight back!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Benson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson tries to free his leg...
B.J. doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass B.J.'s guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benson pulls his arm out of danger.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over B.J.
Benson Henderson tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn chases Benson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Benson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Benson is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Benson Henderson
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Benson from the ground!
Benson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Benson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Benson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! B.J. Penn is coming in again!
Brutal combination from Benson Henderson!
B.J. moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
A right hand from B.J. Penn
surprises Benson!
Benson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson launches a furious hook!
B.J. ducks under and pushes Benson Henderson creating some space.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
B.J. Penn has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Benson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
B.J. launches a hook to the body
Bang! Benson stops that one with his ribs!
Benson showing excellent timing, blasts B.J. Penn with a right hand.
B.J. steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Some big punches are landing!
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Benson's chin! That stops Benson in his tracks!
That brutal impact left Benson laid out on the mat! B.J. Penn's corner pours in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Right eye
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Punch) at 1:02 Round 3
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 19/20 (95%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 386 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 2/8 (25%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 8/25 (32%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 386 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!