Henderson vs Thatch

Four days ago there was a big fight in Broomfield, Colorado. In main event Benson Henderson fought Brandon Thatch in the main event of the evening. I think that the fight was really exciting. Let's see how it went.

In the first round Thatch was moving forward almost for the entire time. He didn't give too much space for Ben so the former lightweight UFC champion could't open up with his strikes. Thatch was hitting hard especially  Henderson's body. There was also some good strikes to the head by "Rukus". However Benson few good hooks to the body. I would give 10-9 for Brandon.

Second round was big for Thatch. He landed very solid strikes to the head. I even saw Benson wobbled a little bit. The same as the previous round Brandon was controlling center of the octagon and he made Benson making circles along the fence. You could crearly see that Benson didn't want to trade strikes with 6,2 inches height welterweight. Ben tried to get a takedown but without a succes. Instead of  it Brandon tripped him twice and Benson fell. 10-9 for Brandon without a doubt.

Third round was much better for Henderson. In the first minute he landed few significant strikes the head of Thatch. We saw that Brandon felt them. Later on Benson was pressing Brandon to the cage and finally had a takedown and took Brandon's back. He was working for rear-naked choke, he had body triangle and landed many punches on Broomfield local hero. Henderson also tried an armbar but Thatch broke it with ease. When they stand up Thatch tried to catch Benson but he couldn't. 10-9 for Henderson.

The championship rounds has stared. Brandon hasn't been there before so now Benson will have an advantage. They threw some strikes in the first half of fourth round and later Benson gets a takedown. Former champion gets a side control with no problem. He lands few punches from the top. Then we see Benson taking back and locking up rear naked choke. Brandon taps and the crowd goes silence. Beautiful performance.

After fight Benson said that he's open to fight Rory Macdonald. I hope it will happen and I see this as a title eliminator which will decide who will fight Robbie Lawler next. :)