Post by The Sandman on Apr 25, 2021 1:01:18 GMT -5
Douglas Lima 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.
Benson Henderson looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Benson Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Douglas Lima jumps back and jabs
Benson seems staggered and Douglas Lima runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lima goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Douglas Lima's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Lima
Benson is in closed guard... Lima 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 Lima
Benson is in closed guard... Lima 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 Lima
Benson Henderson tries to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Lima
Benson Henderson tries to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Douglas Lima's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Lima
Lima moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Benson Henderson breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson sits over his knees and pushes away Lima's leg!
Benson Henderson is able to put away his leg and then jumps to 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 full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Lima
Benson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lima leans and gets Benson Henderson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Herb Dean 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.
Benson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lima's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lima and Benson circle around the center of the cage.
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lima goes down.
Lima ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Benson works on the ground with his fingers over Lima's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Douglas Lima's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Lima throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Benson Henderson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson Henderson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lima's guard.
Lima didn't see that coming. Benson is in open guard over Lima now.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Terrible one sided match... Lima was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Benson moves on the ground
Benson cannot take advantage in the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Benson tries to move to full mount
Benson's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Lima is trying to counter now!
Douglas Lima launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Benson Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Lima tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Lima
Benson is in closed guard... Lima 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
Lima positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Benson's being punished here!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Lima tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lima's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to move to full guard
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Lima tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Lima
Lima switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Benson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Lima
Douglas Lima launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benson tries to cover his face,
Benson has a small cut in his Left cheek
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 Douglas Lima.
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Round 2
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Benson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lima can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lima studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Douglas Lima attempts to cut off Benson with punches
Benson reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Right eye
Lima launches a hook to the body
Bang! Benson stops that one with his ribs!
Douglas Lima tries a middle kick
Benson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Benson Hyper-extended his arm
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Benson and Lima circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Douglas Lima!
Benson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Douglas Lima is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Douglas Lima was tooling Benson Henderson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Benson Henderson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Benson Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Douglas Lima
makes Benson stumble back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Benson Henderson!
Lima ducks under...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Good front kick from Lima!
Benson stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Benson Henderson
mostly hits air.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Douglas Lima tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Douglas Lima
surprises Benson!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Nose
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Benson pushes Douglas Lima and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Douglas Lima tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
You can see Benson's blood making stains in the mat.
Lima pushes Benson Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Every time Douglas Lima attempts to get inside
Benson misses with a low kick.
Poorly executed technique. Douglas Lima looks to counter!
Lima avoids a dangerous strike from Benson
and counters with a solid straight!
Crisp uppercut by Lima followed by a hard jab
Benson Henderson stumbles back.
Benson Henderson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima was tooling Benson Henderson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Benson Henderson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Benson Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Benson Henderson paws at Lima.
Lima answers with solid punches!
Benson Henderson jabs at Lima
to no visible effect.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Nice beating Douglas Lima has received.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Benson Henderson to the body.
Lima blocks in time.
Poorly executed technique. Douglas Lima looks to counter!
Benson launches a kick
but Douglas Lima avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Benson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Douglas Lima!
Benson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Benson has a small cut in his Right cheek
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Douglas Lima.
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Round 3
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Douglas Lima closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Douglas Lima is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benson throws a body kick.
Blocked by Lima.
Benson Henderson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Lima blocks that.
Lima is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Lima followed by a hard jab
Benson Henderson stumbles back.
Benson has a small cut in his Right cheek
Douglas Lima is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Douglas Lima tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Benson Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lima showing excellent timing, blasts Benson Henderson with a right hand.
Great hook by Douglas Lima! Benson Henderson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Lima is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Douglas Lima steps back and allows Benson to get back to his feet.
Benson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Not a desiderable position that Benson is in now. Douglas Lima is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Benson Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A left hook from Lima
grazes the chin of Benson.
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Benson was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Chin
Winner is Douglas Lima by TKO (Hook) at 1:21 Round 3
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 27/34 (79%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 227 s
Stamina was not an issue in this fight. These guys be fighting. The fans here at the Bell Centre were pleased, and had fun with guys fighting, instead of guys getting tired and becoming nothing-machines.
Benson Henderson looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Benson Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Douglas Lima jumps back and jabs
Benson seems staggered and Douglas Lima runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lima goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Douglas Lima's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Lima
Benson is in closed guard... Lima 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 Lima
Benson is in closed guard... Lima 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 Lima
Benson Henderson tries to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Lima
Benson Henderson tries to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Douglas Lima's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Lima
Lima moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Benson Henderson breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson sits over his knees and pushes away Lima's leg!
Benson Henderson is able to put away his leg and then jumps to 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 full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Lima
Benson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lima leans and gets Benson Henderson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Herb Dean 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.
Benson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lima's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lima and Benson circle around the center of the cage.
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lima goes down.
Lima ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Benson works on the ground with his fingers over Lima's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Douglas Lima's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Lima throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Benson Henderson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson Henderson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lima's guard.
Lima didn't see that coming. Benson is in open guard over Lima now.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Terrible one sided match... Lima was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Benson moves on the ground
Benson cannot take advantage in the ground
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Benson tries to move to full mount
Benson's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Lima is trying to counter now!
Douglas Lima launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Benson Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Lima tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Lima
Benson is in closed guard... Lima 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
Lima positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Benson's being punished here!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Lima tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lima's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to move to full guard
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Lima
Lima tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Lima
Lima switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Benson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Lima
Douglas Lima launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Benson tries to cover his face,
Benson has a small cut in his Left cheek
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 Douglas Lima.
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Round 2
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Benson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lima can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lima studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Douglas Lima attempts to cut off Benson with punches
Benson reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Right eye
Lima launches a hook to the body
Bang! Benson stops that one with his ribs!
Douglas Lima tries a middle kick
Benson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Benson Hyper-extended his arm
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Benson and Lima circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Douglas Lima!
Benson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Douglas Lima is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Douglas Lima was tooling Benson Henderson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Benson Henderson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Benson Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Douglas Lima
makes Benson stumble back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Benson Henderson!
Lima ducks under...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Good front kick from Lima!
Benson stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Benson Henderson
mostly hits air.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Douglas Lima tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Douglas Lima
surprises Benson!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Nose
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Benson pushes Douglas Lima and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Douglas Lima tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
You can see Benson's blood making stains in the mat.
Lima pushes Benson Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Every time Douglas Lima attempts to get inside
Benson misses with a low kick.
Poorly executed technique. Douglas Lima looks to counter!
Lima avoids a dangerous strike from Benson
and counters with a solid straight!
Crisp uppercut by Lima followed by a hard jab
Benson Henderson stumbles back.
Benson Henderson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima was tooling Benson Henderson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Benson Henderson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Benson Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Benson Henderson paws at Lima.
Lima answers with solid punches!
Benson Henderson jabs at Lima
to no visible effect.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Nice beating Douglas Lima has received.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Benson Henderson to the body.
Lima blocks in time.
Poorly executed technique. Douglas Lima looks to counter!
Benson launches a kick
but Douglas Lima avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Benson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Douglas Lima!
Benson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Benson has a small cut in his Right cheek
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Douglas Lima.
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Round 3
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Douglas Lima closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Douglas Lima is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benson throws a body kick.
Blocked by Lima.
Benson Henderson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Lima blocks that.
Lima is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Lima followed by a hard jab
Benson Henderson stumbles back.
Benson has a small cut in his Right cheek
Douglas Lima is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benson Henderson is a bloody mess!
Douglas Lima tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Benson Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lima showing excellent timing, blasts Benson Henderson with a right hand.
Great hook by Douglas Lima! Benson Henderson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Lima is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Douglas Lima steps back and allows Benson to get back to his feet.
Benson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Not a desiderable position that Benson is in now. Douglas Lima is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Benson Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A left hook from Lima
grazes the chin of Benson.
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Benson was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Chin
Winner is Douglas Lima by TKO (Hook) at 1:21 Round 3
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 27/34 (79%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 227 s
Stamina was not an issue in this fight. These guys be fighting. The fans here at the Bell Centre were pleased, and had fun with guys fighting, instead of guys getting tired and becoming nothing-machines.
