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Dos Anjos, one of the most overlooked contenders in the UFC's talent rich lightweight division, made a strong statement today. The Brazilian fighter, who was pegged as a four-to-one underdog with selected bookmakers, was not ready to back down from the aggressive former king from the opening bell. Dos Anjos pressured his higher ranked foe, moving forward and showing excellent hands, but it was his knee that would be the ultimate game changer. As soon as dos Anjos connected with the flying attack, Henderson was in recovery mode. "Smooth" Henderson tried to land a desperation takedown, but the Brazilian easily thwarted his attempt and corked off a deadly right-hook that buckled his knees and sent him crashing to the canvas. Senior referee "Big" John McCarthy came charging to make the save as soon as Henderson's knees gave out, and halted the action moments later. Henderson quickly jumped to his feet and protested the stoppage, but the most experienced ref in the business stood by <a href=http://www.alportico.net/prodotti/christianlouboutin-sale.jkmsw.php>Christian Louboutin Replica</a> his call. With this performance, dos Anjos asserts himself as perhaps the next in line to challenge for the UFC crown, and becomes the first person to ever knock out Henderson in his 25 fight career.
I m always the underdog, but now it s my time, dos Anjos stated following the victory. I was training for everything," he added "I worked a lot on my striking, and I knew my striking was better than his. The plan was to be patient in the first round but throw hard.
A deflated and disappointed Henderson took to the microphone soon thereafter, continuing to dispute the call.
I thought I was clearheaded, Henderson said. It is what is is. You have ups and downs. You have to take the good with the bad.
Full report from our Round one: The main event contest is underway, and Henderson has started the fight with an <a href=http://www.alportico.net/gosoc.php> true religion uk</a> extra pep in his step, using a varied arsenal early of punches, kicks and elbows. Dos Anjos, has not backed up, taking the center of the cage and starting to get his blows going. Dos Anjos drills the former UFC and WEC champ with a flying knee, defends a takedown and lands a hard blow that buckles the knees of "Smooth" Henderson. Dos Anjos rains down blows and gets the stoppage, but the fans seem to disagree with the call from "Big" John McCarthy, and so does Henderson. Rating: 3 stars Rafael dos Anjos def. Benson Henderson by TKO (punches) at 2:31 of round 1
