Post by The Sandmen on Nov 10, 2016 8:58:10 GMT -5
Sean Sherk doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Benson Henderson 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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Benson Henderson and Sherk engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Benson Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A bad move from Sean Sherk
allows Benson to land a solid head kick.
Sherk shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sean Sherk goes with a looping right hand while Benson Henderson jumps back and jabs
Sherk seems staggered and Benson Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sherk's Left eye is beginning to swell
Sean Sherk and Benson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Benson Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Benson Henderson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Sherk is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Benson Henderson put Sherk in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
Sherk breaks the closed guard of Benson Henderson and moves to half guard
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Sherk launches a barrage of elbows over Benson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Benson doesn't fight back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Sean Sherk looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Benson Henderson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Hard blow to Sherk's mid-section, he seems hurt
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Benson
Sherk has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Sherk moves on the ground
Sean Sherk moves to side mount
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Sean Sherk 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.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Benson Henderson put Sherk in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Sherk is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk 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 Henderson is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Benson Henderson sits high on Sean Sherk's chest and pulls his leg underneath Sherk's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sherk tries to roll out. He's too quick for Benson Henderson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benson and it cost him top position.
Sherk tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sean Sherk 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 Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk 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.
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.
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Benson
Sean Sherk pushes Benson Henderson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benson Henderson struggles not allowing Sean Sherk improve his position.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Benson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Benson Henderson work his BJJ game.
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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 Sherk
Benson Henderson pushes Sean Sherk against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benson jumps and tries to free his leg! Sherk doesn't allow this but Benson Henderson is able to get half guard here.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk is cooling the fight on the ground
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sherk clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Benson drills Sean Sherk's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Sherk
Benson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sherk from the side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sherk is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sherk's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Sherk has a small cut in his Right cheek
Benson is in rear mount over Sherk
Benson Henderson slides his arm under Sean Sherk's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Sean Sherk pulls down on Benson Henderson's hand and staves off danger
Benson is in rear mount over Sherk
Sherk looks to be in very good shape.
Sherk tries to stand up!
Benson doesn't allow him!
Benson is in rear mount over Sherk
Benson Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
Sherk 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 2:05 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Sherk tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Sean Sherk. 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.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sherk stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Benson Henderson is coming in again!
Sherk's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A punch from Sean Sherk
whizzes past Benson.
Sherk misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sherk won't budge, forcing Benson to pull guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Sherk struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson doesn't want to free his opponent and Sherk continues in closed guard
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sean Sherk realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Sherk climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Sherk is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson launches an up-kick intended for Sean Sherk's head...
It lands flush with Sean Sherk's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Sherk is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Sean Sherk opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Benson's guard.
Benson fights back with his feet, forcing Sherk to try something else.
Sherk is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson launches an up-kick intended for Sean Sherk's head...
It lands flush with Sean Sherk's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Sherk is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson was tooling Sean Sherk for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sean Sherk lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Benson Henderson kicks his legs trying to keep Sean Sherk away.
Sean Sherk takes a kick to the body.
Sherk is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Sean Sherk decides to jump inside Benson's guard.
Benson didn't see that coming. Sherk is in open guard over Benson now.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Sherk is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Benson goes for an armbar!
Sean Sherk breaks the lock and pushes away Benson Henderson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk attempts a sweep single...
Sean Sherk catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sherk.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Sherk struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson doesn't want to free his opponent and Sherk continues in closed guard
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson Henderson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Sean Sherk lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Benson Henderson doesn't break the lock and Sean Sherk is running out of time!
Punishing hold!
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Benson is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Sherk tries to break the lock slamming Benson Henderson against the mat!
Benson Henderson doesn't allow Sean Sherk to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Sherk pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Terrible one sided match... Sherk was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson holds Sean Sherk's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Sherk is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Sean Sherk's arm and tries an armbar!
Sherk hold his own hand and breaks Benson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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As the fight continues it seems that Sean Sherk is taking the best of the fight.
Sherk wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Benson wants nothing of that and pushes Sherk.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Sherk's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Chin
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sherk stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Benson Henderson is coming in again!
Sherk's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sherk seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Benson is holding Sean Sherk's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk tries to stand up!
Benson doesn't allow him!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Benson Henderson looks to mount Sean Sherk...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Benson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benson Henderson storms over Sherk with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Benson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sherk's face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Benson Henderson has left Sherk laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Benson Henderson by KO (Elbows) at 1:10 Round 3
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 441 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 17/23 (74%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 498 s
Benson Henderson 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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Benson Henderson and Sherk engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Benson Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A bad move from Sean Sherk
allows Benson to land a solid head kick.
Sherk shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sean Sherk goes with a looping right hand while Benson Henderson jumps back and jabs
Sherk seems staggered and Benson Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sherk's Left eye is beginning to swell
Sean Sherk and Benson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Benson Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Benson Henderson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Sherk is holding Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Benson Henderson put Sherk in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
Sherk breaks the closed guard of Benson Henderson and moves to half guard
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Sherk launches a barrage of elbows over Benson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Benson doesn't fight back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Sean Sherk looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Benson Henderson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Benson
Benson measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Hard blow to Sherk's mid-section, he seems hurt
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Benson
Sherk has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Sherk moves on the ground
Sean Sherk moves to side mount
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Sean Sherk 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.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Benson Henderson put Sherk in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Sherk is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk 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 Henderson is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Benson Henderson sits high on Sean Sherk's chest and pulls his leg underneath Sherk's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sherk tries to roll out. He's too quick for Benson Henderson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benson and it cost him top position.
Sherk tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sean Sherk 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 Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk 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.
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.
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Benson
Sean Sherk pushes Benson Henderson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benson Henderson struggles not allowing Sean Sherk improve his position.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Benson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Benson Henderson work his BJJ game.
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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 Sherk
Benson Henderson pushes Sean Sherk against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benson jumps and tries to free his leg! Sherk doesn't allow this but Benson Henderson is able to get half guard here.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk is cooling the fight on the ground
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sherk clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Benson drills Sean Sherk's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benson's side.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Sherk
Benson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sherk from the side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sherk is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sherk's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Sherk has a small cut in his Right cheek
Benson is in rear mount over Sherk
Benson Henderson slides his arm under Sean Sherk's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Sean Sherk pulls down on Benson Henderson's hand and staves off danger
Benson is in rear mount over Sherk
Sherk looks to be in very good shape.
Sherk tries to stand up!
Benson doesn't allow him!
Benson is in rear mount over Sherk
Benson Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
Sherk 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 2:05 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Sherk tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Sean Sherk. 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.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sherk stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Benson Henderson is coming in again!
Sherk's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A punch from Sean Sherk
whizzes past Benson.
Sherk misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sherk won't budge, forcing Benson to pull guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Sherk struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson doesn't want to free his opponent and Sherk continues in closed guard
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sean Sherk realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Sherk climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Sherk is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson launches an up-kick intended for Sean Sherk's head...
It lands flush with Sean Sherk's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Sherk is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Sean Sherk opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Benson's guard.
Benson fights back with his feet, forcing Sherk to try something else.
Sherk is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson launches an up-kick intended for Sean Sherk's head...
It lands flush with Sean Sherk's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Sherk is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Benson Henderson was tooling Sean Sherk for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sean Sherk lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Benson Henderson kicks his legs trying to keep Sean Sherk away.
Sean Sherk takes a kick to the body.
Sherk is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Sean Sherk decides to jump inside Benson's guard.
Benson didn't see that coming. Sherk is in open guard over Benson now.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Sherk is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Benson goes for an armbar!
Sean Sherk breaks the lock and pushes away Benson Henderson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk attempts a sweep single...
Sean Sherk catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sherk.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Sherk struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson doesn't want to free his opponent and Sherk continues in closed guard
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson Henderson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Sean Sherk lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Benson Henderson doesn't break the lock and Sean Sherk is running out of time!
Punishing hold!
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Benson is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Sherk tries to break the lock slamming Benson Henderson against the mat!
Benson Henderson doesn't allow Sean Sherk to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Sherk pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Terrible one sided match... Sherk was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson holds Sean Sherk's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Benson
Sherk is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Sean Sherk's arm and tries an armbar!
Sherk hold his own hand and breaks Benson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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As the fight continues it seems that Sean Sherk is taking the best of the fight.
Sherk wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Benson wants nothing of that and pushes Sherk.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Sherk's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Chin
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sherk stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Benson Henderson is coming in again!
Sherk's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sherk seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Benson is holding Sean Sherk's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk tries to stand up!
Benson doesn't allow him!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Benson Henderson looks to mount Sean Sherk...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Benson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Benson Henderson storms over Sherk with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Benson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sherk's face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Benson Henderson has left Sherk laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Benson Henderson by KO (Elbows) at 1:10 Round 3
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 441 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 17/23 (74%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 498 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!