Post by The Sandman on May 30, 2023 23:36:33 GMT -5
Colby Covington is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines).
Colby Covington looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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.
Colby Covington has fight Benson Henderson 2 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Benson Henderson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Benson Henderson comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Benson Henderson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Benderson moves forward looking for some action
Colby Covington struggles a bit before breaking Benderson's attemp of grappling
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Colby Covington jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Colby Covington
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Benson Henderson tries a hook to the body
but Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton manages to dodge it
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Colby Covington to fight back!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
Colby Covington shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson Henderson slightly pushes Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mike Beltran sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A bunch of leg kicks from Benson Henderson
are blocked by Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
Benson Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some counter punches against Colby Covington
almost hit him as he moves away.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Colby Covington tries to bring the fight to the ground
Benderson won't budge, forcing Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton to pull guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton holds Benson Henderson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Colby Covington looks to counter!
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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
Colby Covington is cooling the fight on the ground
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton suddenly holds Benson Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
Benderson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Colby Covington!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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 Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Colby Covington's guard...
Benson Henderson is in Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton open guard now
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mike Beltran 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.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves backwards and Benson Henderson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward and holds Benderson
Benderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Colby Covington embrace and tries to move away...
Colby Covington pushes Benderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Colby Covington launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Benderson's groin!
Mike Beltran didn't see that!
Benson Henderson pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Benson Henderson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton gets hold of a leg and trips Benderson to the mat!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Benderson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to counter now!
Colby Covington is looking to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Colby Covington gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in half guard over Benderson
Benderson launches a few weak punches
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in half guard over Benderson
Colby Covington tries to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Colby Covington manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Colby Covington in his guard.
Colby Covington keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mike Beltran 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Benson Henderson tries a hook to the body
and hits Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Benderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Colby Covington didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Colby Covington's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson tries to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Benson Henderson passes momentarily but Colby Covington regains full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Colby Covington holds Benson Henderson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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 Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
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
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Colby Covington in his guard.
Colby Covington keeps control and remains in side mount.
Colby Covington is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benderson tries to show some ground skills
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton uses his strength to keep Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton at a disadvantage
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Colby Covington to fight back!
Colby Covington looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Colby Covington slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Beltran 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.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
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
Benson Henderson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Low kick by Benson Henderson to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton decides to launch some tentative punches
Benson Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton hyper-extended his left leg
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Colby Covington leans forwards and tries to grapple with Benderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Benson Henderson pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Benson Henderson
The fighters are clinching.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who put distance between them
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton launches a hook to the body
Bang! Benderson stops that one with his ribs!
Colby Covington takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Benderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Colby Covington embrace and tries to move away...
Colby Covington pushes Benderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Colby Covington tries to holds Benson Henderson in a clinch against the fence
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton pushes back Benderson's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Benderson was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
Hard blow to Benderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who put distance between them
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton steps backwards away from Benson Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Benderson gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton holds Benson Henderson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mike Beltran 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 3
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Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton and Benderson circle around the center of the cage.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
Colby Covington shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Benson Henderson pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Benson Henderson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Colby Covington grapple with Benson Henderson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Colby Covington is in side mount over Benson Henderson
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Colby Covington is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Colby Covington looks to pass to mount...
Benderson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
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 misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Benderson with a double overhooks!
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 1:20 in the 3 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 Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Colby Covington's guard...
Colby Covington has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson tries to launch a few punches to Colby Covington
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is able to achieve closed guard and counter Benson Henderson's punches.
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Colby Covington to fight back!
Colby Covington attempts to move to full guard
Colby Covington manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Colby Covington's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson tries to move to full mount
Benderson's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Colby Covington's guard...
Colby Covington has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mike Beltran 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 pushes Colby Covington and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Colby Covington's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson moves on the ground
Benderson cannot take advantage in the ground
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Colby Covington to fight back!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson is looking to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Colby Covington has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Colby Covington's guard...
Colby Covington has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Colby Covington holds Benson Henderson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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
Colby Covington positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Colby Covington is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Benderson's abdomen
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benderson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's ribs.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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
Benderson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Colby Covington pushes Benson Henderson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's ribs.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks those punches
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Benson Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Colby Covington jumps back and jabs
Benderson only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves backwards and Benson Henderson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Colby Covington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Colby Covington was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to grapple
He puts Benderson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benderson takes a break to breathe while holding Colby Covington.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Benson Henderson jabs at Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
to no visible effect.
Brilliant combination from Benson Henderson
that forces Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Colby Covington's Mouth
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Colby Covington jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Benson Henderson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Benderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Colby Covington didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Colby Covington tries to close the guard.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton put Benson Henderson in closed guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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 Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Colby Covington's guard...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to free his opponent and Benderson continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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 Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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...
Colby Covington keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 open guard over Benderson
Benson Henderson is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Benderson tries to close his guard around Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
He succeeds!
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benderson misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Colby Covington is in Benderson open guard now
Colby Covington is in open guard over Benderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to move to full mount
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton succeeds
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 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.
Mike Beltran 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 pushes Colby Covington and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Colby Covington and Benderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Colby Covington is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Benson Henderson.
Nice punches.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Benderson with a double overhooks!
Nice low kick from Benderson
but Colby Covington stops it.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Colby Covington!
Benderson ducks under...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Benson Henderson circles around Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Colby Covington was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Benson Henderson tries a hook to the body
but Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton manages to dodge it
Benderson misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson Henderson slightly pushes Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mike Beltran sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Benderson's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mike Beltran saw it!
Mike Beltran allows Benderson time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Colby Covington leans forwards and tries to grapple with Benderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Benson Henderson pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Benson Henderson
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson Henderson is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Colby Covington who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to counter now!
Colby Covington grapple with Benson Henderson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Colby Covington is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Colby Covington is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Colby Covington looks to pass to mount...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Benson Henderson.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
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 keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Benderson
Benderson has given his back to Colby Covington who is trying to get one hook in!
Colby Covington has one hook in!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Benderson with one hook in
Benderson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Benderson is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to use some of his tricky moves but Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's is smart enough to counter him.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Benderson with one hook in
Benderson is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Benderson holds Colby Covington's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
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.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is taking this opportunity to rest.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Nice beating Colby Covington has received.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton and Benderson circle around the center of the cage.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton and Benderson circle around the center of the cage.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves backwards and Benson Henderson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Benson Henderson is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Good leg kicks from Benson Henderson.
Colby Covington defends with ease.
Poorly executed technique. Colby Covington looks to counter!
Colby Covington fires an unorthodox punch to Benderson's torso
that hits its mark.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton won't budge, forcing Benderson to pull guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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
Benderson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Colby Covington fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Benson Henderson.
Winner is Benson Henderson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Colby Covington
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/5 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 728 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 8/23 (35%)
Kicks 0/8 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 4/10 (40%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 728 s
Hip.
Colby Covington looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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.
Colby Covington has fight Benson Henderson 2 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Benson Henderson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Benson Henderson comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Benson Henderson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Benderson moves forward looking for some action
Colby Covington struggles a bit before breaking Benderson's attemp of grappling
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Colby Covington jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Colby Covington
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Benson Henderson tries a hook to the body
but Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton manages to dodge it
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Colby Covington to fight back!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
Colby Covington shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson Henderson slightly pushes Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mike Beltran sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A bunch of leg kicks from Benson Henderson
are blocked by Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
Benson Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some counter punches against Colby Covington
almost hit him as he moves away.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Colby Covington tries to bring the fight to the ground
Benderson won't budge, forcing Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton to pull guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton holds Benson Henderson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Colby Covington looks to counter!
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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
Colby Covington is cooling the fight on the ground
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton suddenly holds Benson Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
Benderson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Colby Covington!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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 Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Colby Covington's guard...
Benson Henderson is in Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton open guard now
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mike Beltran 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.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves backwards and Benson Henderson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward and holds Benderson
Benderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Colby Covington embrace and tries to move away...
Colby Covington pushes Benderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Colby Covington launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Benderson's groin!
Mike Beltran didn't see that!
Benson Henderson pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Benson Henderson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton gets hold of a leg and trips Benderson to the mat!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Benderson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to counter now!
Colby Covington is looking to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Colby Covington gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in half guard over Benderson
Benderson launches a few weak punches
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in half guard over Benderson
Colby Covington tries to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Colby Covington manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Colby Covington in his guard.
Colby Covington keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mike Beltran 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Benson Henderson tries a hook to the body
and hits Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Benderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Colby Covington didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Colby Covington's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson tries to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Benson Henderson passes momentarily but Colby Covington regains full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Colby Covington holds Benson Henderson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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 Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
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
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Colby Covington in his guard.
Colby Covington keeps control and remains in side mount.
Colby Covington is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benderson tries to show some ground skills
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton uses his strength to keep Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton at a disadvantage
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Colby Covington to fight back!
Colby Covington looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Colby Covington slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Beltran 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.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
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
Benson Henderson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Low kick by Benson Henderson to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton decides to launch some tentative punches
Benson Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton hyper-extended his left leg
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Colby Covington leans forwards and tries to grapple with Benderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Benson Henderson pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Benson Henderson
The fighters are clinching.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who put distance between them
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton launches a hook to the body
Bang! Benderson stops that one with his ribs!
Colby Covington takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Benderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Colby Covington embrace and tries to move away...
Colby Covington pushes Benderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Colby Covington tries to holds Benson Henderson in a clinch against the fence
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton pushes back Benderson's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Benderson was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
Hard blow to Benderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Benson Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who put distance between them
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton steps backwards away from Benson Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Benderson gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton holds Benson Henderson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mike Beltran 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 3
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Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton and Benderson circle around the center of the cage.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
Colby Covington shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Benson Henderson pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Benson Henderson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Colby Covington grapple with Benson Henderson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Colby Covington is in side mount over Benson Henderson
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Colby Covington is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Colby Covington looks to pass to mount...
Benderson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
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 misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Benderson with a double overhooks!
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 1:20 in the 3 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 Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Colby Covington's guard...
Colby Covington has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson tries to launch a few punches to Colby Covington
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is able to achieve closed guard and counter Benson Henderson's punches.
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Colby Covington to fight back!
Colby Covington attempts to move to full guard
Colby Covington manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Colby Covington's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson tries to move to full mount
Benderson's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Colby Covington's guard...
Colby Covington has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mike Beltran 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 pushes Colby Covington and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Colby Covington's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson moves on the ground
Benderson cannot take advantage in the ground
Benderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Colby Covington to fight back!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close his guard around Benderson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson is looking to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Colby Covington has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Colby Covington's guard...
Colby Covington has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Colby Covington holds Benson Henderson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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
Colby Covington positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Colby Covington is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Benderson's abdomen
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benderson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's ribs.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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
Benderson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Colby Covington pushes Benson Henderson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's ribs.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks those punches
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Benson Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Colby Covington jumps back and jabs
Benderson only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves backwards and Benson Henderson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Colby Covington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Colby Covington was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to grapple
He puts Benderson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benderson takes a break to breathe while holding Colby Covington.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Benson Henderson jabs at Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
to no visible effect.
Brilliant combination from Benson Henderson
that forces Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Colby Covington's Mouth
Benson Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Colby Covington jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Benson Henderson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Benderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Colby Covington didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Colby Covington tries to close the guard.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton put Benson Henderson in closed guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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 Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Colby Covington's guard...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to free his opponent and Benderson continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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 Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benderson is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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...
Colby Covington keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 open guard over Benderson
Benson Henderson is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Benderson tries to close his guard around Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
He succeeds!
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benderson misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Colby Covington is in Benderson open guard now
Colby Covington is in open guard over Benderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to move to full mount
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton succeeds
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 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.
Mike Beltran 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 pushes Colby Covington and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Colby Covington and Benderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Colby Covington is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Benson Henderson.
Nice punches.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Benderson with a double overhooks!
Nice low kick from Benderson
but Colby Covington stops it.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Colby Covington!
Benderson ducks under...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Benson Henderson circles around Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Benson Henderson and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Colby Covington was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Benson Henderson tries a hook to the body
but Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton manages to dodge it
Benderson misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson Henderson slightly pushes Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mike Beltran sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Benderson's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mike Beltran saw it!
Mike Beltran allows Benderson time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Colby Covington leans forwards and tries to grapple with Benderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Benson Henderson pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Benson Henderson
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson Henderson is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Colby Covington who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to counter now!
Colby Covington grapple with Benson Henderson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Colby Covington is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Colby Covington is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Colby Covington looks to pass to mount...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Benson Henderson.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
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 keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Benderson
Benderson has given his back to Colby Covington who is trying to get one hook in!
Colby Covington has one hook in!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Benderson with one hook in
Benderson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Benderson is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to use some of his tricky moves but Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's is smart enough to counter him.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Benderson with one hook in
Benderson is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Benderson holds Colby Covington's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
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.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is taking this opportunity to rest.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Colby Covington
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Nice beating Colby Covington has received.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton and Benderson circle around the center of the cage.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton and Benderson circle around the center of the cage.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves backwards and Benson Henderson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Benson Henderson is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Good leg kicks from Benson Henderson.
Colby Covington defends with ease.
Poorly executed technique. Colby Covington looks to counter!
Colby Covington fires an unorthodox punch to Benderson's torso
that hits its mark.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton won't budge, forcing Benderson to pull guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Benderson
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton 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
Benderson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Benderson tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Colby Covington fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Benson Henderson.
Winner is Benson Henderson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Colby Covington
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/5 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 728 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 8/23 (35%)
Kicks 0/8 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 4/10 (40%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 728 s
Hip.
