Post by The Sandman on Mar 31, 2022 9:07:31 GMT -5
Colby Covington looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Benson Henderson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Benson Henderson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Benson Henderson comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Covington and Benderson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A punch from Benson Henderson
grazes Covington's right cheek.
Benderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Covington stops that one with his ribs!
Covington tries to grapple
He puts Benderson in a double underhook!
Benson Henderson pushes away Covington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Covington doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Benson Henderson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson Henderson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Covington is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Covington tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Colby Covington throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Benderson is being hit hard here!
Benderson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson pushes Covington against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Benderson controls Colby Covington in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Covington is hurt
Covington doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Benson Henderson pushes Covington forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Colby Covington fakes a few punches and advance towards Benderson trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Benson Henderson lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Covington is standing while Benderson is on the ground on his back
Colby Covington decides to jump inside Benderson's guard.
Benderson fights back with his feet, forcing Covington to try something else.
Covington is standing while Benderson is on the ground on his back
Colby Covington opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Benderson's guard.
Benderson didn't see that coming. Covington is in open guard over Benderson now.
Colby Covington is in open guard over Benderson
Benderson tries to close his guard around Covington
He is not able to do it
Colby Covington is in open guard over Benderson
Benderson looks to be in very good shape.
Benderson tries to close his guard around Covington
He is not able to do it
Colby Covington is in open guard over Benderson
Covington moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Colby Covington is in open guard over Benderson
Benderson tries to close his guard around Covington
He succeeds!
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Benderson holds Colby Covington's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Benson Henderson is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Colby Covington's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benderson.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson works on the ground with his fingers over Covington's face
Covington shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benderson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Colby Covington doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Covington is trying to counter now!
Colby Covington takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Benson Henderson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Benson Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Colby Covington is cooling the fight on the ground
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Colby Covington rolls him over and takes his back!
Covington is in rear mount over Benderson
Benderson has Covington controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Covington is unable to move under Benderson control.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Colby Covington hovers above Benderson
Benson Henderson stops him from throwing strikes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Benderson is holding Colby Covington's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington shows great balance while pushing away Benson Henderson
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Colby Covington to fight back!
Colby Covington fires an unorthodox punch to Benderson's torso
that goes wide.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Benderson steps backwards away from Colby Covington. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Benderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Benson Henderson jabs at Covington
to no visible effect.
Benderson misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Covington launches a hook to the body
Benson Henderson moves aside looking for a counter...
Benderson steps backwards away from Colby Covington. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Colby Covington is measuring Benderson with his jab.
Benderson isn't fazed.
Covington moves backwards and Benson Henderson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Covington is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Covington tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Colby Covington is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benson Henderson tries to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Benson Henderson tries to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Covington tries to show some ground skills
Colby Covington put Benderson in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Colby Covington attempts to move to full guard
Colby Covington manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Benderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Covington tries to close his guard around Benderson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Benderson tries to move to full mount
Benderson's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Covington tries to close his guard around Benderson
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Benderson is holding Colby Covington's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Covington's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Covington tries to show some ground skills
Colby Covington put Benderson in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Covington
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Benson Henderson tries to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Covington measures the resilience of Benderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benderson's side.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Benson Henderson looks to mount Colby Covington...
Colby Covington takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benderson breaks the closed guard of Colby Covington and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Colby Covington manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Covington tries to close his guard around Benderson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Covington tries to close his guard around Benderson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Covington tries to close his guard around Benderson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Benderson breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Colby Covington is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benderson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Colby Covington's guard...
Benson Henderson forces Colby Covington to open his guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Covington tries to close his guard around Benderson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Benderson moves on the ground
Benson Henderson moves to side mount
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Benderson tries to move to full mount!
Covington won't allow him to take this position easily.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Covington tries to show some ground skills
Benderson uses his strength to keep Benderson at a disadvantage
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Benson Henderson looks to mount Colby Covington...
Colby Covington takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Colby Covington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Covington fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Colby Covington's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benderson.
Hard blow to Covington's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Covington breaths deeply while on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Covington's ribs.
Covington blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Colby Covington looks to counter!
Covington tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Colby Covington controls the situation despite Benson Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Covington tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benderson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Colby Covington's guard...
Covington doesn't want to free his opponent and Benderson continues in closed guard
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Covington waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Benson Henderson! He is reversed and nor Colby Covington is on half guard!
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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Benderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Colby Covington's punches
Covington is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benderson.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Colby Covington is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benderson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Covington's ribs.
Covington blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Colby Covington looks to counter!
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Colby Covington's guard...
Covington doesn't want to free his opponent and Benderson continues in closed guard
Benderson misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Covington waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Benson Henderson! He is reversed and nor Colby Covington is on half guard!
Colby Covington is in half guard over Benderson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Benson Henderson tries a hook to the body
and hits Covington's ribs hard
Crushing shot to Covington's body! He's holding his side
Benderson is holding Colby Covington's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Benson Henderson looks to mount Colby Covington...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Colby Covington gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Benderson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Colby Covington attempts to move to full guard
Colby Covington manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson 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 Covington
Colby Covington attempts to move to full guard
Colby Covington manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Benderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Benderson doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Colby Covington tries to close the guard.
Covington put Benson Henderson in closed guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Benson Henderson any adventage in the ground.
Covington tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Covington waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Benson Henderson! He is reversed and nor Colby Covington is on half guard!
Colby Covington is in half guard over Benderson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Covington is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Colby Covington looks to counter!
Covington tries to escape from closed guard...
Covington struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Colby Covington is in half guard over Benderson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Covington is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Covington is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Colby Covington to fight back!
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Covington breaks the closed guard of Benson Henderson and moves to half guard
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Covington struggles... Benson Henderson is unable to take him down
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Colby Covington's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benderson.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Covington
Covington covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Covington measures the resilience of Benderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benson Henderson is cooling the fight on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benson Henderson throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Colby Covington throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Benderson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benderson tries to escape from the full mount...
Colby Covington is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Colby Covington is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benderson tries to show some ground skills
Benson Henderson put Covington in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Colby Covington is in half guard over Benderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Covington's ribs.
That hit Covington who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Colby Covington is in half guard over Benderson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Colby Covington keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Covington throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Body kick by Colby Covington...
is blocked.
Benson Henderson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Covington
Benderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Covington doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Benson Henderson pushes Covington forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson pushes away Covington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Covington stumbles backwards and Benson Henderson circles to get the center of the cage
Nice low kick from Benderson
Loud pop!
Benson Henderson throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Covington and Benderson circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Colby Covington
that forces Benderson to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Mouth
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Benson Henderson
are bothering his opponent.
Benderson steps backwards away from Colby Covington. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
A solid combination from Benson Henderson
connects with Covington.
Benderson pushes Colby Covington and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Covington studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Colby Covington!
Benderson ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benderson is holding Colby Covington's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Colby Covington manages to switch to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Covington works on the ground with his fingers over Benderson's face
Benderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Nice beating Colby Covington has received.
Colby Covington attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Benderson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Colby Covington.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Colby Covington
Benson Henderson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Covington's eyes...
Covington's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Benderson is locking that armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Benson Henderson's lock! This is over! Covington 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 4:01 Round 5
Statistics: Colby Covington
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 901 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 5/14 (36%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 925 s
Colby tapped like a bee-yotch.
Benson Henderson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Benson Henderson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Benson Henderson comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Covington and Benderson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A punch from Benson Henderson
grazes Covington's right cheek.
Benderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Covington stops that one with his ribs!
Covington tries to grapple
He puts Benderson in a double underhook!
Benson Henderson pushes away Covington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Covington doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Benson Henderson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson Henderson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Covington is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Covington tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Colby Covington throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Benderson is being hit hard here!
Benderson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson pushes Covington against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Benderson controls Colby Covington in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Covington is hurt
Covington doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Benson Henderson pushes Covington forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Colby Covington fakes a few punches and advance towards Benderson trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Benson Henderson lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Covington is standing while Benderson is on the ground on his back
Colby Covington decides to jump inside Benderson's guard.
Benderson fights back with his feet, forcing Covington to try something else.
Covington is standing while Benderson is on the ground on his back
Colby Covington opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Benderson's guard.
Benderson didn't see that coming. Covington is in open guard over Benderson now.
Colby Covington is in open guard over Benderson
Benderson tries to close his guard around Covington
He is not able to do it
Colby Covington is in open guard over Benderson
Benderson looks to be in very good shape.
Benderson tries to close his guard around Covington
He is not able to do it
Colby Covington is in open guard over Benderson
Covington moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Colby Covington is in open guard over Benderson
Benderson tries to close his guard around Covington
He succeeds!
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Benderson holds Colby Covington's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Benson Henderson is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Colby Covington's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benderson.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson works on the ground with his fingers over Covington's face
Covington shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benderson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Colby Covington doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Covington is trying to counter now!
Colby Covington takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Benson Henderson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Benson Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Colby Covington is cooling the fight on the ground
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Colby Covington rolls him over and takes his back!
Covington is in rear mount over Benderson
Benderson has Covington controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Covington is unable to move under Benderson control.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Colby Covington hovers above Benderson
Benson Henderson stops him from throwing strikes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Benderson is holding Colby Covington's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington shows great balance while pushing away Benson Henderson
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Colby Covington to fight back!
Colby Covington fires an unorthodox punch to Benderson's torso
that goes wide.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Benderson steps backwards away from Colby Covington. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Benderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Benson Henderson jabs at Covington
to no visible effect.
Benderson misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Covington launches a hook to the body
Benson Henderson moves aside looking for a counter...
Benderson steps backwards away from Colby Covington. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Colby Covington is measuring Benderson with his jab.
Benderson isn't fazed.
Covington moves backwards and Benson Henderson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Covington is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Covington tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Colby Covington is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benson Henderson tries to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Benson Henderson tries to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Covington tries to show some ground skills
Colby Covington put Benderson in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Colby Covington attempts to move to full guard
Colby Covington manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Benderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Covington tries to close his guard around Benderson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Benderson tries to move to full mount
Benderson's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Covington tries to close his guard around Benderson
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Benderson is holding Colby Covington's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Covington's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Covington tries to show some ground skills
Colby Covington put Benderson in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Covington
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Benson Henderson tries to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Covington measures the resilience of Benderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Benderson's side.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Benson Henderson looks to mount Colby Covington...
Colby Covington takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benderson breaks the closed guard of Colby Covington and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Colby Covington manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Covington tries to close his guard around Benderson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Covington tries to close his guard around Benderson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Covington tries to close his guard around Benderson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Benderson breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Colby Covington is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benderson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Colby Covington's guard...
Benson Henderson forces Colby Covington to open his guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Covington tries to close his guard around Benderson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Benderson moves on the ground
Benson Henderson moves to side mount
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Benderson tries to move to full mount!
Covington won't allow him to take this position easily.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Covington tries to show some ground skills
Benderson uses his strength to keep Benderson at a disadvantage
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Benson Henderson looks to mount Colby Covington...
Colby Covington takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Colby Covington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Covington fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Colby Covington's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benderson.
Hard blow to Covington's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Covington breaths deeply while on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Benson Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Covington's ribs.
Covington blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Colby Covington looks to counter!
Covington tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Colby Covington controls the situation despite Benson Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Covington tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benderson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Colby Covington's guard...
Covington doesn't want to free his opponent and Benderson continues in closed guard
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Covington waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Benson Henderson! He is reversed and nor Colby Covington is on half guard!
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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Benderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Colby Covington's punches
Covington is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benderson.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Colby Covington is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benderson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Covington's ribs.
Covington blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Colby Covington looks to counter!
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Colby Covington's guard...
Covington doesn't want to free his opponent and Benderson continues in closed guard
Benderson misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Covington waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Benson Henderson! He is reversed and nor Colby Covington is on half guard!
Colby Covington is in half guard over Benderson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Benson Henderson tries a hook to the body
and hits Covington's ribs hard
Crushing shot to Covington's body! He's holding his side
Benderson is holding Colby Covington's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Benson Henderson looks to mount Colby Covington...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Colby Covington gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Benderson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Colby Covington attempts to move to full guard
Colby Covington manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson 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 Covington
Colby Covington attempts to move to full guard
Colby Covington manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Covington
Benderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Benderson doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Colby Covington tries to close the guard.
Covington put Benson Henderson in closed guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Benson Henderson any adventage in the ground.
Covington tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Covington waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Benson Henderson! He is reversed and nor Colby Covington is on half guard!
Colby Covington is in half guard over Benderson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Covington is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Colby Covington looks to counter!
Covington tries to escape from closed guard...
Covington struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Colby Covington is in half guard over Benderson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Covington is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Covington is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Colby Covington to fight back!
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Covington breaks the closed guard of Benson Henderson and moves to half guard
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Covington struggles... Benson Henderson is unable to take him down
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Colby Covington's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benderson.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Covington
Covington covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Covington measures the resilience of Benderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benson Henderson is cooling the fight on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benson Henderson throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Covington
Benderson is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Colby Covington throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Benderson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benderson tries to escape from the full mount...
Colby Covington is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Colby Covington is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benderson tries to show some ground skills
Benson Henderson put Covington in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Colby Covington is in half guard over Benderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Covington's ribs.
That hit Covington who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Colby Covington is in half guard over Benderson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Colby Covington keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Covington throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Body kick by Colby Covington...
is blocked.
Benson Henderson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Covington
Benderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Covington doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Benson Henderson pushes Covington forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson pushes away Covington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Covington stumbles backwards and Benson Henderson circles to get the center of the cage
Nice low kick from Benderson
Loud pop!
Benson Henderson throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Covington and Benderson circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Colby Covington
that forces Benderson to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Mouth
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Benson Henderson
are bothering his opponent.
Benderson steps backwards away from Colby Covington. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
A solid combination from Benson Henderson
connects with Covington.
Benderson pushes Colby Covington and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Covington studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Colby Covington!
Benderson ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benderson is holding Colby Covington's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Colby Covington manages to switch to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Covington works on the ground with his fingers over Benderson's face
Benderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Nice beating Colby Covington has received.
Colby Covington attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Covington
Benderson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Colby Covington.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Colby Covington
Benson Henderson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Benson Henderson appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Covington's eyes...
Covington's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Benderson is locking that armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Benson Henderson's lock! This is over! Covington 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 4:01 Round 5
Statistics: Colby Covington
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 901 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 5/14 (36%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 925 s
Colby tapped like a bee-yotch.
