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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henson Benderson (ranked 896 p4p, 91 weight class) and Misha Collins (ranked 748 p4p, 82 weight class). Benderson comes to the cage accompanied by The Time is Now. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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148 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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167 cm
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148 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henson Benderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Collins moves away from the strike by Benderson.
Collins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benderson throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Collins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Benderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Collins misses the body punch
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Benderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Collins shoots in and bounces Benderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but Benderson blocks nicely.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Benderson is retaining full guard.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Collins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Benderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Benderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Benderson!
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benderson is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Collins moves into full guard.
Collins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benderson defends it easily.
Benderson won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Benderson content to stall in guard here.
Benderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Benderson from controlling successfully.
Benderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Collins working for a triangle but Benderson defends it easily.
Benderson wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collins is looking to sweep but instead, Benderson has passed into half guard.
Benderson wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins tries to roll over but Benderson keeps him under control.
Benderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henson Benderson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Benderson.
Collins has his takedown stuffed
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Collins cracks Benderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Collins moves away from the strike by Benderson.
A countering left hand to the body from Collins misses.
Benderson swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Misha Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benderson. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Benderson.
Benderson tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Collins misses with a jab to the body
and Benderson counters with a leg kick.
Benderson throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benderson wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collins! But no joy.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
Benderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henson Benderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Collins has his takedown stuffed
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Collins dips to his left and cracks Benderson with an uppercut!
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Collins shoots in for a double leg but Benderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Collins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Collins misses with an uppercut.
Benderson sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Benderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
Benderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Collins walks into a straight right hand from Benderson.
Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Benderson trying to control but Collins postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Collins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Collins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benderson moves into full guard.
Collins controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins trying to control but Benderson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins advances position into side control!
Collins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Collins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Collins tries for a kimura but Benderson is defending well.
Benderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Benderson wants to get back to full guard.
Benderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henson Benderson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Collins dodges the punch combination from Benderson.
Benderson clinches.
Benderson stalling.
Benderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Benderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Collins looking for a takedown.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collins avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
Collins pushes off an throws an elbow but Benderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Collins gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Benderson wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benderson's head.
Benderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Benderson kicks Collins off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.
Benderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Collins should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson scores with the left hand. Collins knows he should have avoided that one.
Benderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
It seemed like Collins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benderson closes the distance but Collins moves to the side
and Collins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benderson thinking.
Henson Benderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Collinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Benderson scores with a hook.
Benderson misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins looks for a takedown but Benderson sprawls well.
Benderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
Benderson throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Nice shot by Benderson.
Collins slips a jab from Benderson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benderson.
Benderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Benderson stops a takedown attempt from Collins.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson dodges an elbow strike from Collins.
Benderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
Collins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins connects with a right hand. Benderson shakes it off.
Benderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Benderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Misha Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benderson is keeping the position for now.
Collins won't allow Benderson to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
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