That is the stay weblog for the Arman Tsarukyan vs. Benson Henderson grappling no-gi superfight that takes place Friday at an Absolute Championship of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu occasion in Moscow.
Tsarukyan competes in his third grappling match of 2025. The highest UFC light-weight contender was speculated to battle Islam Makhachev within the championship fundamental occasion of UFC 311 in January, however was compelled to withdraw from the competition on account of a again harm. He has stayed busy with grappling wins over Bellator veteran Patricky Pitbull and Makkasharip Zaynukov.
A former UFC light-weight champion, Henderson has not competed in MMA since saying his retirement in 2023. That hasn’t stopped “Bendo” from staying busy in fight sports activities as he has continued to battle below boxing, karate, and grappling guidelines.
Tsarukyan and Henderson compete below ACBJJ guidelines, which implies they are going to grapple for one seven-minute spherical with the winner decided by judges ought to neither fighter discover a end.
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Henderson and Tsarukyan each out to a rousing ovation. A lot of power from the group, lots of whom will need to have been right here for hours ready for this fundamental occasion.
9 minutes on the clock.
Tsarukyan urgent ahead instantly. After some transient hand preventing, Tsarukyan goes for the neck and he has a D’Arce try going. Henderson, all the time tough to submit, hangs in there as Tsarukyan releases and pushes him down. Henderson welcomes Tsarukyan into his guard.
Tsarukyan so lively from the highest and there’s one other D’Arce try. He tries to tie up considered one of Henderson’s legs, however Bendo slips out of that. Henderson going for rubber guard as Tsarukyan appears to be like to remain heavy. Tsarukyan in aspect management and he’s trying to find a kimura.
Tsarukyan’s management earns him some extent and he’s 1-0 on the playing cards.
Henderson caught now, not in any quick hazard, however unable to enhance his place as Tsarukyan works from aspect management. Tsarukyan seeking to move and assault the neck, however Henderson shrimping to keep away from the submission.
Again take by Tsarukyan and this might be hassle for Henderson. Hooks are nearly in for Tsarukyan as Henderson fights the palms.
Tsarukyan placing the squeeze on. Henderson has his chin tucked in tight, so the choke isn’t there, however he’s not having a very good time. Tsarukyan loses the place however remains to be on high aggressively attacking. Again to aspect management for the UFC light-weight contender.
Henderson has his legs in good place to cease Tsarukyan from passing, there’s one other rubber guard try for Bendo. Tsarukyan in full management to date.
Tsarukyan targets the top once more, going for a D’Arce, then an anaconda. Henderson on the defensive. He reaches for a leg, however Tsarukyan rotating these hips and never giving Henderson something.
Henderson again to his ft! He goes for an ankle choose and it appears to be like like there was an ungainly collision, possibly a finger to Henderson’s eye. The motion resumes after a quick pause.
Tsarukyan simply stuffs a takedown and wrestles Henderson onto his again once more. Arm-triangle try from Tsarukyan as he hops over. He’s in good place to complete, although Henderson appears to be like calm. … Calm as a result of he’s sleeping! Henderson is out!
Good recognition by the referee and a dominant efficiency by Tsarukyan.
Official consequence: Arman Tsarukyan def. Benson Henderson by way of technical resolution (arm-triangle choke)
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