Post by The Sandman on Jun 16, 2022 12:12:49 GMT -5
Douglas Lima looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Benson Henderson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Douglas Lima has fight Benson Henderson 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Douglas Lima comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
0:11 Round 1 and Benderson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Benderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Douglas Lima takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Benderson is holding Douglas Lima's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Douglas Lima loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima attempts to move to full guard
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Douglas Lima's guard...
The Lima Bean doesn't want to free his opponent and Benderson continues in closed guard
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson is in closed guard... The Lima Bean tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
The Lima Bean knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Douglas Lima takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Benson Henderson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Benson Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima rolls him over and takes his back!
The Lima Bean is in rear mount over Benderson
Stand up! This is what The Lima Bean's cornermen are shouting. Benson Henderson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Benderson has The Lima Bean controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Douglas Lima hooks Benderson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Benson Henderson manages to kick The Lima Bean away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benderson tries to show some ground skills
The Lima Bean uses his strength to keep The Lima Bean at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benderson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Benderson tries to show some ground skills
The Lima Bean uses his strength to keep The Lima Bean at a disadvantage
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Benson Henderson
The Lima Bean shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Douglas Lima isolates Benson Henderson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Benson Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Douglas Lima lost his dominant position.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benderson and The Lima Bean circle around the center of the cage.
Benson Henderson paws at The Lima Bean.
The Lima Bean answers with solid punches!
Benderson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Benderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Benson Henderson
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson moves on the ground
Benderson cannot take advantage in the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean breaths deeply while on the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson moves on the ground
Benderson cannot take advantage in the ground
The Lima Bean tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Lima Bean launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Benderson's ribs.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson pushes Douglas Lima against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Douglas Lima struggles not allowing Benson Henderson improve his position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Benderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Douglas Lima who tries a hammer punch to Benderson's ribs.
That hit Benderson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson moves on the ground
Benderson cannot take advantage in the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The Lima Bean and Benderson circle around the center of the cage.
Benderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Douglas Lima fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Douglas Lima.
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Round 2
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Benson Henderson jabs at The Lima Bean
hitting his chest.
The Lima Bean throws a hook
that hits its mark.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Benson Henderson jabs at The Lima Bean
hitting his chest.
A right hand from Douglas Lima
makes Benderson stumble back!
Nice punches from Douglas Lima.
Benderson staggers backwards. The Lima Bean wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Benderson's Left eye is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean works on the ground with his fingers over Benderson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benderson pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Benson Henderson any adventage in the ground.
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Douglas Lima to fight back!
Douglas Lima isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benderson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Lima Bean's guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima is cooling the fight on the ground
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The Lima Bean launches a kick
Benderson checks it and keeps distance.
Benderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Douglas Lima takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson and The Lima Bean engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The Lima Bean grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Benderson struggles... Douglas Lima is unable to take him down
Shovel hook by Douglas Lima
tags Benderson.
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean won't budge, forcing Benderson to pull guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
Benderson measures the resilience of The Lima Bean's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Lima Bean blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Douglas Lima uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to The Lima Bean's ribs.
The Lima Bean blocks those punches
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Douglas Lima uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Douglas Lima uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Lima Bean is trying to counter now!
Douglas Lima aggressively and repeatedly punches Benderson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean tries to escape from the closed guard
The Lima Bean succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Benderson
Douglas Lima tries to pass to half guard...
Benson Henderson can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Lima Bean looks to work from half guard.
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Benderson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Benson Henderson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Benderson is swinging for the fences!
The Lima Bean backpedals and creates space. Benson Henderson is asking him if he is going to fight!
Benson Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Douglas Lima jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Lima Bean seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Benderson lifts his opponent off the ground!
The Lima Bean struggles and shows nice sprawl skills
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Douglas Lima to fight back!
Douglas Lima fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Benderson's chin
Benderson has a small cut in his Chin
The Lima Bean studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Solid kick to the leg from Douglas Lima
that visibly pains Benderson.
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Lima Bean is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson pushes Douglas Lima against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benderson jumps and tries to free his leg! The Lima Bean doesn't allow this but Benson Henderson is able to get half guard here.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima attempts to move to full guard
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson moves on the ground
Benderson cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson is in closed guard... The Lima Bean tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
The Lima Bean tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Douglas Lima controls the situation despite Benson Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
The Lima Bean tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Douglas Lima controls the situation despite Benson Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
The Lima Bean tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benderson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Benderson is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
The Lima Bean is smart enough to block that one.
Benderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benderson launches a kick
but Douglas Lima avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Benderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Benderson pushes Douglas Lima and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Benderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Douglas Lima takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson circles around The Lima Bean
Benderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean won't budge, forcing Benderson to pull guard.
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Benderson's ribs.
Benderson is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Crushing shot to Benderson's body! He's holding his side
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean breaths deeply while on the ground
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Douglas Lima isolates Benson Henderson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Benson Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Douglas Lima lost his dominant position.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson has seen better days.
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
The Lima Bean holds Benson Henderson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Benderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Lima Bean throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Benson Henderson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Douglas Lima takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Lima Bean looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
The Lima Bean measures the resilience of Benderson's chin with an uppercut while Benderson lands some great crosses.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for The Lima Bean, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Douglas Lima is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benson Henderson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Douglas Lima's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benderson.
Douglas Lima seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Douglas Lima regains his composure enough to avoid those blows.
Douglas Lima seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson tries to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
That punishment by Benson Henderson has left The Lima Bean staggered! Benson Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Lima Bean from the side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Benderson has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Benderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima 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 Douglas Lima
Benson Henderson sits high on Douglas Lima's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Lima Bean's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Lima Bean tries to roll out. He's too quick for Benson Henderson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benderson and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Douglas Lima looks to counter!
The Lima Bean tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson tries to get a side mount...
The Lima Bean wraps his leg around Benson Henderson leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson pushes The Lima Bean's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Lima Bean wraps his legs while he holds Benson Henderson's head... Tight guard!
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Douglas Lima to fight back!
Douglas Lima throws up a triangle attempt!
Benson Henderson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Benderson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Douglas Lima sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Benderson lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Douglas Lima! Brilliant slam!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Benderson's ribs.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson tries to free his leg...
Benson Henderson uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Lima Bean's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Benson Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches The Lima Bean.
Good job by The Lima Bean blocking and slipping the blows.
The Lima Bean tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima tries to close the guard.
The Lima Bean put Benson Henderson in closed guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson is in closed guard... The Lima Bean tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Douglas Lima takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Benson Henderson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Benson Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
The Lima Bean knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Benderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
Douglas Lima positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Douglas Lima is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Benderson's abdomen
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
The Lima Bean knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to The Lima Bean's ribs.
The Lima Bean blocks those punches
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Benson Henderson!
The Lima Bean ducks under...
Benderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Lima Bean launches a furious low kick!
Benderson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Benderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Benson Henderson
Hard blow to The Lima Bean's mid-section, he seems hurt
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson is fading quickly.
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Douglas Lima's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Benson Henderson any adventage in the ground.
Benderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Lima Bean switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Benderson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson is in closed guard... The Lima Bean tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benderson has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to The Lima Bean's ribs.
The Lima Bean blocks those punches
Benderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benderson tries to escape from the full mount...
Douglas Lima is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Douglas Lima jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Douglas Lima sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Lima Bean tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Douglas Lima shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Benson Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Lima Bean into his guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Douglas Lima uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Douglas Lima!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Douglas Lima
Benson Henderson is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Benderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
The Lima Bean struggles and frees his leg!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima tries to close the guard.
The Lima Bean put Benson Henderson in closed guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Douglas Lima holds Benson Henderson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson breaths deeply while on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson is looking to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Douglas Lima has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki 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 tries to grapple
He puts The Lima Bean in a double underhook!
Douglas Lima pushes away Benderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Benderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Douglas Lima
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson pushes away The Lima Bean trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Lima Bean stumbles backwards and Benson Henderson circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Lima Bean goes to the body...
He punishes Benderson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Nice punches from Douglas Lima.
Even nicer blocks from Benderson.
Benson Henderson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Douglas Lima! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Solid shot from Benson Henderson to the body.
The Lima Bean didn't like that.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Douglas Lima fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Benderson blocks that. He made it look easy!
Benderson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to The Lima Bean's right thigh
Benson Henderson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean goes down.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Deep breaths from Douglas Lima who tries a hammer punch to Benderson's ribs.
That hit Benderson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson tries to move to full mount
Benderson succeeds
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Douglas Lima
Benson Henderson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Benson Henderson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Lima Bean's abdomen
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima has punished Benderson very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Benson Henderson sits high on Douglas Lima's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Lima Bean's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Lima Bean tries to roll out. He's too quick for Benson Henderson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benderson and it cost him top position.
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
Douglas Lima looks to posture up and open Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson Henderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Douglas Lima!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Benderson is in rear mount over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean has Benderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Benderson is unable to move under The Lima Bean control.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Benderson is in rear mount over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean has Benderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills The Lima Bean manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Benderson
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Benson Henderson.
Nice punches.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Douglas Lima by Split decision
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 28/42 (67%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/19 (74%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 908 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 12/21 (57%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 2/20 (10%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 908 s
Okay.
Benson Henderson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Douglas Lima has fight Benson Henderson 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Douglas Lima comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
0:11 Round 1 and Benderson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Benderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Douglas Lima takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Benderson is holding Douglas Lima's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Douglas Lima loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima attempts to move to full guard
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Douglas Lima's guard...
The Lima Bean doesn't want to free his opponent and Benderson continues in closed guard
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson is in closed guard... The Lima Bean tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
The Lima Bean knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Douglas Lima takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Benson Henderson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Benson Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima rolls him over and takes his back!
The Lima Bean is in rear mount over Benderson
Stand up! This is what The Lima Bean's cornermen are shouting. Benson Henderson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Benderson has The Lima Bean controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Douglas Lima hooks Benderson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Benson Henderson manages to kick The Lima Bean away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benderson tries to show some ground skills
The Lima Bean uses his strength to keep The Lima Bean at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benderson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Benderson tries to show some ground skills
The Lima Bean uses his strength to keep The Lima Bean at a disadvantage
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Benson Henderson
The Lima Bean shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Douglas Lima isolates Benson Henderson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Benson Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Douglas Lima lost his dominant position.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benderson and The Lima Bean circle around the center of the cage.
Benson Henderson paws at The Lima Bean.
The Lima Bean answers with solid punches!
Benderson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Benderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Benson Henderson
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson moves on the ground
Benderson cannot take advantage in the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean breaths deeply while on the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson moves on the ground
Benderson cannot take advantage in the ground
The Lima Bean tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Lima Bean launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Benderson's ribs.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson pushes Douglas Lima against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Douglas Lima struggles not allowing Benson Henderson improve his position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Benderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Douglas Lima who tries a hammer punch to Benderson's ribs.
That hit Benderson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson moves on the ground
Benderson cannot take advantage in the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The Lima Bean and Benderson circle around the center of the cage.
Benderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Douglas Lima fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Douglas Lima.
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Round 2
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Benson Henderson jabs at The Lima Bean
hitting his chest.
The Lima Bean throws a hook
that hits its mark.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Benson Henderson jabs at The Lima Bean
hitting his chest.
A right hand from Douglas Lima
makes Benderson stumble back!
Nice punches from Douglas Lima.
Benderson staggers backwards. The Lima Bean wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Benderson's Left eye is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean works on the ground with his fingers over Benderson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benderson pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Benson Henderson any adventage in the ground.
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Douglas Lima to fight back!
Douglas Lima isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benderson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Lima Bean's guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima is cooling the fight on the ground
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The Lima Bean launches a kick
Benderson checks it and keeps distance.
Benderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Douglas Lima takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson and The Lima Bean engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The Lima Bean grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Benderson struggles... Douglas Lima is unable to take him down
Shovel hook by Douglas Lima
tags Benderson.
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean won't budge, forcing Benderson to pull guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
Benderson measures the resilience of The Lima Bean's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Lima Bean blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Douglas Lima uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to The Lima Bean's ribs.
The Lima Bean blocks those punches
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Douglas Lima uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Douglas Lima uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Lima Bean is trying to counter now!
Douglas Lima aggressively and repeatedly punches Benderson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean tries to escape from the closed guard
The Lima Bean succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Benderson
Douglas Lima tries to pass to half guard...
Benson Henderson can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Lima Bean looks to work from half guard.
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Benderson
Benson Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Benson Henderson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Benderson is swinging for the fences!
The Lima Bean backpedals and creates space. Benson Henderson is asking him if he is going to fight!
Benson Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Douglas Lima jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Lima Bean seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Benderson lifts his opponent off the ground!
The Lima Bean struggles and shows nice sprawl skills
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Douglas Lima to fight back!
Douglas Lima fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Benderson's chin
Benderson has a small cut in his Chin
The Lima Bean studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Solid kick to the leg from Douglas Lima
that visibly pains Benderson.
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Lima Bean is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson pushes Douglas Lima against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benderson jumps and tries to free his leg! The Lima Bean doesn't allow this but Benson Henderson is able to get half guard here.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima attempts to move to full guard
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson moves on the ground
Benderson cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson is in closed guard... The Lima Bean tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
The Lima Bean tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Douglas Lima controls the situation despite Benson Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
The Lima Bean tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Douglas Lima controls the situation despite Benson Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
The Lima Bean tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benderson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Benderson is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
The Lima Bean is smart enough to block that one.
Benderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benderson launches a kick
but Douglas Lima avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Benderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Benderson pushes Douglas Lima and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Benderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Douglas Lima takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson circles around The Lima Bean
Benderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean won't budge, forcing Benderson to pull guard.
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Benderson's ribs.
Benderson is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Crushing shot to Benderson's body! He's holding his side
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean breaths deeply while on the ground
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Douglas Lima isolates Benson Henderson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Benson Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Douglas Lima lost his dominant position.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson has seen better days.
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
The Lima Bean holds Benson Henderson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Benderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Lima Bean throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Benson Henderson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Douglas Lima takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Lima Bean looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Benson Henderson's punches
The Lima Bean measures the resilience of Benderson's chin with an uppercut while Benderson lands some great crosses.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for The Lima Bean, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Douglas Lima is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benson Henderson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Douglas Lima's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benderson.
Douglas Lima seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Douglas Lima regains his composure enough to avoid those blows.
Douglas Lima seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Benson Henderson!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson tries to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
That punishment by Benson Henderson has left The Lima Bean staggered! Benson Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Lima Bean from the side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Benderson has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Benderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima 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 Douglas Lima
Benson Henderson sits high on Douglas Lima's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Lima Bean's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Lima Bean tries to roll out. He's too quick for Benson Henderson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benderson and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Douglas Lima looks to counter!
The Lima Bean tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson tries to get a side mount...
The Lima Bean wraps his leg around Benson Henderson leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson pushes The Lima Bean's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Lima Bean wraps his legs while he holds Benson Henderson's head... Tight guard!
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Douglas Lima to fight back!
Douglas Lima throws up a triangle attempt!
Benson Henderson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Benderson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Douglas Lima sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Benderson lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Douglas Lima! Brilliant slam!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Benderson's ribs.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson tries to free his leg...
Benson Henderson uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Lima Bean's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Benson Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches The Lima Bean.
Good job by The Lima Bean blocking and slipping the blows.
The Lima Bean tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima tries to close the guard.
The Lima Bean put Benson Henderson in closed guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson is in closed guard... The Lima Bean tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Douglas Lima takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Benson Henderson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Benson Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
The Lima Bean knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Benderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
Douglas Lima positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Douglas Lima is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Benderson's abdomen
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
The Lima Bean knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to The Lima Bean's ribs.
The Lima Bean blocks those punches
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Benson Henderson!
The Lima Bean ducks under...
Benderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Lima Bean launches a furious low kick!
Benderson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Benderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Benson Henderson
Hard blow to The Lima Bean's mid-section, he seems hurt
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson is fading quickly.
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Douglas Lima's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Benson Henderson any adventage in the ground.
Benderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Lima Bean switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Benderson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson is in closed guard... The Lima Bean tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benderson has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to The Lima Bean's ribs.
The Lima Bean blocks those punches
Benderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benderson tries to escape from the full mount...
Douglas Lima is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Douglas Lima jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Douglas Lima sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Lima Bean tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Douglas Lima shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Benson Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Lima Bean into his guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Douglas Lima uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Douglas Lima!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Douglas Lima
Benson Henderson is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Benderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
The Lima Bean struggles and frees his leg!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima tries to close the guard.
The Lima Bean put Benson Henderson in closed guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Douglas Lima holds Benson Henderson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson breaths deeply while on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Benson Henderson is looking to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Douglas Lima has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki 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 tries to grapple
He puts The Lima Bean in a double underhook!
Douglas Lima pushes away Benderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Benderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Douglas Lima
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson pushes away The Lima Bean trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Lima Bean stumbles backwards and Benson Henderson circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Lima Bean goes to the body...
He punishes Benderson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Nice punches from Douglas Lima.
Even nicer blocks from Benderson.
Benson Henderson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Douglas Lima! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Solid shot from Benson Henderson to the body.
The Lima Bean didn't like that.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Douglas Lima fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Benderson blocks that. He made it look easy!
Benderson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to The Lima Bean's right thigh
Benson Henderson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean goes down.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Deep breaths from Douglas Lima who tries a hammer punch to Benderson's ribs.
That hit Benderson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Benson Henderson is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Benderson tries to move to full mount
Benderson succeeds
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Douglas Lima
Benson Henderson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Benson Henderson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Lima Bean's abdomen
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima has punished Benderson very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Benson Henderson sits high on Douglas Lima's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Lima Bean's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Lima Bean tries to roll out. He's too quick for Benson Henderson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benderson and it cost him top position.
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
Douglas Lima looks to posture up and open Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson Henderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Benderson
The Lima Bean is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Douglas Lima!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Benderson is in rear mount over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean has Benderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Benderson is unable to move under The Lima Bean control.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Benderson is in rear mount over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean has Benderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills The Lima Bean manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Benderson
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Benson Henderson.
Nice punches.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Douglas Lima by Split decision
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 28/42 (67%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/19 (74%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 908 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 12/21 (57%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 2/20 (10%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 908 s
Okay.
