Post by The Sandman on Aug 17, 2021 21:31:20 GMT -5
Eddie Alvarez! Eddie Alvarez! This is what the people are chanting here.
Eddie Alvarez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Benson Henderson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Benson Henderson launches a body shot
Alvarez evades.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson tries a hook to the body
and hits Alvarez's ribs hard
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Eddie Alvarez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Alvarez
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Benson Henderson forces Eddie Alvarez to open his guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Benson tries to jump to side mount.
Eddie Alvarez closed his guard around Benson Henderson.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Benson's ribs.
That hit Benson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to escape from the full mount...
Benson Henderson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to escape from the full mount...
Benson Henderson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Benson Henderson rolls Eddie Alvarez to his stomach and takes his back!
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez
Benson tries to get a hook in!
Alvarez rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Benson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Eddie Alvarez is not able to stop Alvarez ground skills and Benson Henderson moves to side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson suddenly holds Eddie Alvarez's arm and tries an armbar!
Alvarez can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Benson Henderson!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Benson
Alvarez is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Nice beating Eddie Alvarez has received.
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Eddie Alvarez
glances off Benson's arms.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alvarez goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Benson tries to jump to side mount.
Eddie Alvarez closed his guard around Benson Henderson.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Benson is holding Eddie Alvarez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to open up Alvarez with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Alvarez is trying to block them with his hands...
Alvarez has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Alvarez's eyes...
Eddie Alvarez breaks the lock and pushes away Benson Henderson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Benson Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Benson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Eddie Alvarez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benson looks to work from half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to free his leg...
Benson Henderson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Alvarez's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll on the ground...
Benson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Benson Henderson pushes Eddie Alvarez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Benson Henderson sits high on Eddie Alvarez's chest and pulls his leg underneath Alvarez's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Alvarez tries to roll out. He's too quick for Benson Henderson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benson and it cost him top position.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson has seen better days.
Alvarez is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Benson Henderson rolls Eddie Alvarez to his stomach and takes his back!
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez
Benson steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Benson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Alvarez! Benson has one hook in and keeps working!
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
Benson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alvarez.
Nicely done! Benson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Benson Henderson tries to get his arm under Eddie Alvarez's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Eddie Alvarez's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Eddie Alvarez easily defends the attempt.
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Benson tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alvarez!
Benson has one of his arm over Eddie Alvarez's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Benson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alvarez, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Benson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Benson steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Benson tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alvarez!
Benson has one of his arm over Eddie Alvarez's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Benson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Benson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alvarez, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Benson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Benson Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Alvarez locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Benson Henderson unil he can pull his arm free! Benson lost his dominant position.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Benson Henderson
that forces Alvarez to try and defend better.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Eddie Alvarez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benson.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Alvarez
Benson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Benson tries to launch a few punches to Eddie Alvarez
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Alvarez's defense
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Alvarez
Benson tries to escape from closed guard...
Benson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson tries to free his leg...
Benson Henderson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Alvarez's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Benson's ribs.
Benson blocks those punches
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to show some ground skills
Benson uses his strength to keep Benson at a disadvantage
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Eddie Alvarez's arm and tries an armbar!
Alvarez hold his own hand and breaks Benson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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A left hook from Alvarez
falls short.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Solid jabs from Benson Henderson.
Nice punches.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Eddie Alvarez
Benson is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Eddie Alvarez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Benson blocks that. It was easy!
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A bunch of leg kicks from Benson Henderson
are bothering his opponent.
A solid combination from Benson Henderson
connects with Alvarez.
Benson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Benson Henderson paws at Alvarez.
Alvarez swings ineffectively.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Benson!
Some big punches are landing!
A punch from Benson Henderson
grazes Alvarez's left cheek.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Some counter punches against Benson Henderson
almost hit him as he moves away.
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Eddie Alvarez swings...
...no good.
Benson and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Benson and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Eddie Alvarez!
Benson ducks under...
Alvarez misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alvarez goes down.
Hard blow to Alvarez's mid-section, he seems hurt
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Benson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson goes for an armbar!
Eddie Alvarez breaks the lock and pushes away Benson Henderson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Benson Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alvarez steps backwards away from Benson Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Low kick by Benson Henderson to maintain his distance.
That hits Eddie Alvarez's ankle
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Benson blocks that. It was easy!
Alvarez misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
A bunch of leg kicks from Benson Henderson
are bothering his opponent.
Alvarez hyper-extended his left leg
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Alvarez launches a hook to the body
Benson Henderson moves aside looking for a counter...
A right hand from Eddie Alvarez
misses its target.
Eddie Alvarez tries a hook to the body
but Benson manages to dodge it
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alvarez goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Benson tries to open up Alvarez with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Alvarez is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez has punished Benson very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Benson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alvarez is covering himself! Benson tries to force the situation and Alvarez clumsily gives his back!
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez
Benson tries to end this with a RNC!
Alvarez manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson Henderson circles around Alvarez
Benson Henderson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Eddie Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown!
Benson Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Alvarez misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson Henderson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Alvarez blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Benson's guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Benson
Eddie Alvarez tries to free his leg
Benson Henderson moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson is holding Eddie Alvarez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Benson Henderson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez is moving on the ground...
Benson tries to counter Alvarez's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson throws a flurry of punches at Alvarez...
A lot of them are hitting Alvarez's face
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Benson's ribs.
Benson blocks those punches
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Eddie Alvarez's arm and tries an armbar!
Alvarez hold his own hand and breaks Benson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Benson
Benson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Benson
Benson doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Benson put Eddie Alvarez in closed guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Benson
Alvarez is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Crisp uppercut by Alvarez followed by a hard jab
Benson deflects the blows.
Tremendous strikes from Benson!
Some big punches are landing!
Alvarez's Chin is beginning to swell
Several good body shots
are evaded by Benson.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Eddie Alvarez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to show some ground skills
Benson uses his strength to keep Benson at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson breaths deeply while on the ground
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson catch Eddie Alvarez's left arm and tries a kimura
Eddie Alvarez holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
A left hook from Alvarez
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Benson Henderson!
Alvarez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Benson and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Benson moves backwards and Eddie Alvarez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Benson Henderson was tooling Eddie Alvarez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Eddie Alvarez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alvarez steps backwards away from Benson Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Benson steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
A punch from Benson Henderson
grazes Alvarez's left cheek.
Benson pushes Eddie Alvarez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alvarez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Benson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A high kick from Benson Henderson
glances off Alvarez.
Benson looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Benson Henderson and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Benson looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Benson Henderson and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Benson Henderson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 6/34 (18%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/9 (11%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 900 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 9/9 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/16 (56%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 900 s
Benderson gets the winderson. Over Edderson Alvareson.
Eddie Alvarez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Benson Henderson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Benson Henderson launches a body shot
Alvarez evades.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson tries a hook to the body
and hits Alvarez's ribs hard
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Eddie Alvarez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Alvarez
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Benson Henderson forces Eddie Alvarez to open his guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Benson tries to jump to side mount.
Eddie Alvarez closed his guard around Benson Henderson.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Benson's ribs.
That hit Benson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to escape from the full mount...
Benson Henderson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to escape from the full mount...
Benson Henderson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Benson Henderson rolls Eddie Alvarez to his stomach and takes his back!
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez
Benson tries to get a hook in!
Alvarez rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Benson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Eddie Alvarez is not able to stop Alvarez ground skills and Benson Henderson moves to side mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson suddenly holds Eddie Alvarez's arm and tries an armbar!
Alvarez can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Benson Henderson!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Benson
Alvarez is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Nice beating Eddie Alvarez has received.
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Eddie Alvarez
glances off Benson's arms.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alvarez goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Benson tries to jump to side mount.
Eddie Alvarez closed his guard around Benson Henderson.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Benson is holding Eddie Alvarez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to open up Alvarez with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Alvarez is trying to block them with his hands...
Alvarez has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Benson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Alvarez's eyes...
Eddie Alvarez breaks the lock and pushes away Benson Henderson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Benson Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Benson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Eddie Alvarez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benson looks to work from half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to free his leg...
Benson Henderson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Alvarez's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Benson Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll on the ground...
Benson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Benson Henderson pushes Eddie Alvarez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Benson Henderson sits high on Eddie Alvarez's chest and pulls his leg underneath Alvarez's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Alvarez tries to roll out. He's too quick for Benson Henderson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benson and it cost him top position.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson has seen better days.
Alvarez is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Benson Henderson rolls Eddie Alvarez to his stomach and takes his back!
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez
Benson steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Benson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Alvarez! Benson has one hook in and keeps working!
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
Benson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alvarez.
Nicely done! Benson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Benson Henderson tries to get his arm under Eddie Alvarez's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Eddie Alvarez's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Eddie Alvarez easily defends the attempt.
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Benson tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alvarez!
Benson has one of his arm over Eddie Alvarez's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Benson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alvarez, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Benson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Benson steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Benson tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alvarez!
Benson has one of his arm over Eddie Alvarez's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Benson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Benson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alvarez, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Benson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Benson Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Alvarez locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Benson Henderson unil he can pull his arm free! Benson lost his dominant position.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Benson Henderson
that forces Alvarez to try and defend better.
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Eddie Alvarez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benson.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Alvarez
Benson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Benson tries to launch a few punches to Eddie Alvarez
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Alvarez's defense
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Alvarez
Benson tries to escape from closed guard...
Benson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson tries to free his leg...
Benson Henderson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Alvarez's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Benson's ribs.
Benson blocks those punches
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to show some ground skills
Benson uses his strength to keep Benson at a disadvantage
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Eddie Alvarez's arm and tries an armbar!
Alvarez hold his own hand and breaks Benson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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A left hook from Alvarez
falls short.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Solid jabs from Benson Henderson.
Nice punches.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Eddie Alvarez
Benson is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Eddie Alvarez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Benson blocks that. It was easy!
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A bunch of leg kicks from Benson Henderson
are bothering his opponent.
A solid combination from Benson Henderson
connects with Alvarez.
Benson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Benson Henderson paws at Alvarez.
Alvarez swings ineffectively.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Benson!
Some big punches are landing!
A punch from Benson Henderson
grazes Alvarez's left cheek.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Some counter punches against Benson Henderson
almost hit him as he moves away.
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Eddie Alvarez swings...
...no good.
Benson and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Benson and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Eddie Alvarez!
Benson ducks under...
Alvarez misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alvarez goes down.
Hard blow to Alvarez's mid-section, he seems hurt
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Benson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson goes for an armbar!
Eddie Alvarez breaks the lock and pushes away Benson Henderson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Benson Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alvarez steps backwards away from Benson Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Low kick by Benson Henderson to maintain his distance.
That hits Eddie Alvarez's ankle
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Benson blocks that. It was easy!
Alvarez misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
A bunch of leg kicks from Benson Henderson
are bothering his opponent.
Alvarez hyper-extended his left leg
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Alvarez launches a hook to the body
Benson Henderson moves aside looking for a counter...
A right hand from Eddie Alvarez
misses its target.
Eddie Alvarez tries a hook to the body
but Benson manages to dodge it
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Benson Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alvarez goes down.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Benson tries to open up Alvarez with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Alvarez is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez has punished Benson very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Benson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alvarez is covering himself! Benson tries to force the situation and Alvarez clumsily gives his back!
Benson is in rear mount over Alvarez
Benson tries to end this with a RNC!
Alvarez manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson Henderson circles around Alvarez
Benson Henderson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Eddie Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown!
Benson Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Alvarez misses a step and Benson Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benson Henderson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Alvarez blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Benson's guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Benson
Eddie Alvarez tries to free his leg
Benson Henderson moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson is holding Eddie Alvarez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Benson Henderson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez is moving on the ground...
Benson tries to counter Alvarez's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson Henderson controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson Henderson throws a flurry of punches at Alvarez...
A lot of them are hitting Alvarez's face
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Benson's ribs.
Benson blocks those punches
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Eddie Alvarez's arm and tries an armbar!
Alvarez hold his own hand and breaks Benson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Benson
Benson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Benson
Benson doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Benson put Eddie Alvarez in closed guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Benson
Alvarez is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Crisp uppercut by Alvarez followed by a hard jab
Benson deflects the blows.
Tremendous strikes from Benson!
Some big punches are landing!
Alvarez's Chin is beginning to swell
Several good body shots
are evaded by Benson.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Eddie Alvarez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Alvarez
Benson Henderson tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Benson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Benson Henderson to fight back!
Benson Henderson tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to show some ground skills
Benson uses his strength to keep Benson at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson breaths deeply while on the ground
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Benson catch Eddie Alvarez's left arm and tries a kimura
Eddie Alvarez holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
A left hook from Alvarez
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Benson Henderson looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Benson Henderson!
Alvarez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Benson and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Benson moves backwards and Eddie Alvarez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Benson Henderson was tooling Eddie Alvarez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Eddie Alvarez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alvarez steps backwards away from Benson Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Benson Henderson caliber.
Benson steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
A punch from Benson Henderson
grazes Alvarez's left cheek.
Benson pushes Eddie Alvarez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alvarez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Benson sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Benson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A high kick from Benson Henderson
glances off Alvarez.
Benson looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Benson Henderson and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Benson looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Benson Henderson and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Benson Henderson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 6/34 (18%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/9 (11%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 900 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 9/9 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/16 (56%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 900 s
Benderson gets the winderson. Over Edderson Alvareson.
