Post by The Sandman on Jan 6, 2024 0:47:38 GMT -5
Benson Henderson is the favourite fighter of the crowd at SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario).
Benson Henderson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Khabib Nurmagomedov today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Benson Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Khabibagomedov into his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benderson
Khabibagomedov tries to escape from the closed guard
Khabibagomedov succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benderson
Benderson tries to close his guard around Khabibagomedov
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benderson
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Benderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Khabibagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Benderson's face with his elbows!
Benderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Benderson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benderson
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Benderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Khabibagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Benderson's face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Khabib Nurmagomedov has left Benderson laying flat on the mat!
Benderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Right eye
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by KO (Elbows) at 1:09 Round 1
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 48 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 48 s
Khabib did all the things he wanted to do! ALL OF THEM!
Benson Henderson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Khabib Nurmagomedov today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Benson Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Khabibagomedov into his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Benderson
Khabibagomedov tries to escape from the closed guard
Khabibagomedov succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benderson
Benderson tries to close his guard around Khabibagomedov
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benderson
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Benderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Khabibagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Benderson's face with his elbows!
Benderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Benderson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Benderson
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Benderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Khabibagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Benderson's face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Khabib Nurmagomedov has left Benderson laying flat on the mat!
Benderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Right eye
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by KO (Elbows) at 1:09 Round 1
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 48 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 48 s
Khabib did all the things he wanted to do! ALL OF THEM!
