PWInsiderXTRA - WWE News, Wrestling News, WWE

 
 

PWINSIDERXTRA LIVE COVERAGE OF WEC 43: CERRONE VS. HENDERSON - COMPLETE EVENT RECAP

By David Tees on 10/11/2009 12:29 AM
Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra live coverage of WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson, live from the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Update your browser regularly throughout the evening for fight by fight coverage of tonight’s event.

Here is tonight’s card…

* WEC Interim Lightweight Title Decision Fight - Donald Cerrone vs. Benson Henderson

* WEC Lightweight Division Fight - Richard Crunkilton Jr. vs. Dave Jansen

* WEC Featherweight Division Fight - Raphael Assuncao vs. Yves Jabouin

* WEC Bantamweight Division Fight - Damacio Page vs. Will Campuzano

Here are the preliminary fight results…

* Deividas Taurosevicius def. Javier Vazquez by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

* Charlie Valencia def. Coty Wheeler by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

* Eddie Wineland def. Manny Tapia by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

* Mackens Semerzier def. Wagnney Fabiano by submission via triangle choke (2:14, R1)

* Scott Jorgensen def. Noah Thomas by TKO via strikes (3:13, R1)

* Anthony Njokuani def. Mushin Corbbrey by TKO via strikes (1:42, R2)

Todd Harris welcomes the viewers to the event before recapping the events leading up to tonight’s main event, Frank Mir is introduced and both commentators go over tonight’s card.

Fight #1: WEC Bantamweight Division Fight

Damacio Page (11-4-0) vs. Will Campuzano (6-0-0)

Referee: Mark Calo-oy

Round One

The round begins with Damacio Page rocking Will Campuzano with some punches to the face, Will Campuzano then gets taken down by Damacio Page. Damacio Page gets back control on Will Campuzano, Damacio Page locks in the rear naked choke hold on Will Campuzano and Will Campuzano quickly taps out after a short struggle.

Fight Result: Damacio Page def. Will Campuzano by submission via rear naked choke (1:02, R1)

Post fight interview with Damacio Page, who says he will face whoever the WEC puts in front of him next.

WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown is interviewed in the crowd, who puts over San Antonio as the top city in Texas and he discusses his upcoming fight with Jose Aldo in November.

WEC Lightweight Champion Jamie Varner, Nate Marquardt, Chuck Liddell, Miguel Torres and the Tapout Crew are shown in the crowd.

Fight #2: WEC Featherweight Division Fight

Raphael Assuncao (13-1-0) vs. Yves Jabouin (14-4-0)

Referee: Rafael Ramos

Round One

The round begins with Raphael Assuncao hitting Yves Jabouin with a right hook, both fighters then exchange a series of leg kicks. Yves Jabouin catches a Raphael Assuncao leg kick and scores a takedown, Yves Jabouin moves into the guard of Raphael Assuncao. The fighters stand up and Raphael Assuncao hits Yves Jabouin with a punching combination, Yves Jabouin then counters a Raphael Assuncao takedown with a takedown of his own. Yves Jabouin then moves to the guard of Raphael Assuncao, the fighters stand up and Yves Jabouin hits Raphael Assuncao with a superman punch. The fighters lock each other in the clinch as the round ends.

Round Two

The round begins with Yves Jabouin hitting Raphael Assuncao with a left hook, Raphael Assuncao responds by hitting Yves Jabouin with a leg kick. Both fighters then rock each other with a series of head punches, Raphael Assuncao then trips Yves Jabouin with an inside leg kick. Yves Jabouin then stuns Raphael Assuncao with a roundhouse kick to the stomach, Raphael Assuncao then scores a takedown on Yves Jabouin. Raphael Assuncao then locks in a guillotine choke on Yves Jabouin as the round ends.

Round Three

The round begins with Raphael Assuncao tripping Yves Jabouin with an inside leg kick, Raphael Assuncao then scores a single leg takedown on Yves Jabouin. Raphael Assuncao then gains back control on Yves Jabouin, Yves Jabouin escapes then back control of Raphael Assuncao and the fighters stand up. Both fighters then hits each other with body kicks simultaneously, Yves Jabouin then connects with a straight right on Raphael Assuncao. Yves Jabouin then hits Raphael Assuncao with a spinning back fist, Raphael Assuncao attempts a takedown on Yves Jabouin as the round ends.

Fight Result: Raphael Assuncao def. Yves Jabouin by split decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

The Wagnney Fabiano vs. Mackens Semerzier preliminary fight airs.

Fight #3: WEC Lightweight Division Fight

Richard Crunkilton Jr. (18-2-0) vs. Dave Jansen (10-0-0)

Referee: Jon Schorle

Round One

The round begins with Richard Crunkilton Jr. hitting Dave Jansen with a leg kick, Dave Jansen then connects with a right hook on Richard Crunkilton Jr.. Richard Crunkilton Jr. then scores a takedown on Dave Jansen, Dave Jansen uses a switch to get back control on Richard Crunkilton Jr.. The fighters stand up and Dave Jansen scores another takedown on Richard Crunkilton Jr., Dave Jansen moves to half guard on Richard Crunkilton Jr.. Richard Crunkilton Jr. attempts a heel hook on Dave Jansen, Dave Jansen escapes and moves to side control on Richard Crunkilton Jr.. Richard Crunkilton Jr. moves Dave Jansen into his closed guard, Dave Jansen transitions to back control on Richard Crunkilton Jr.. The fighters stand up and Richard Crunkilton Jr. drops Dave Jansen with a left hook as the round ends.

Round Two

The round begins with Dave Jansen scoring a takedown on Richard Crunkilton Jr., Dave Jansen moves to the butterfly guard of Richard Crunkilton Jr.. The fighters stand up and Dave Jansen accidentally hits Richard Crunkilton Jr. with a knee to the testicles, Richard Crunkilton Jr. is given a five minute rest period by Jon Schorle. The fight resumes with Richard Crunkilton Jr. hitting Dave Jansen with a straight right, Richard Crunkilton Jr. then hits Dave Jansen with two knee strikes to the face. Dave Jansen scores a takedown on Richard Crunkilton Jr., the fighters stand up and Dave Jansen scores another takedown on Richard Crunkilton Jr.. The referee stands up the fighters after inactivity and the action resumes with Dave Jansen hitting Richard Crunkilton Jr. with a knee strike to the stomach, Dave Jansen scores a takedown on Richard Crunkilton Jr. as the round ends.

Round Three

The round begins with Dave Jansen scoring a takedown on Richard Crunkilton Jr., the fighters stand up and Richard Crunkilton Jr. blocks a Dave Jansen takedown attempt. Richard Crunkilton Jr. then locks Dave Jansen in a D’arce choke, Dave Jansen escapes and the fighters stand up. Dave Jansen then scores another takedown on Richard Crunkilton Jr., Dave Jansen transitions to half guard on Richard Crunkilton Jr.. The referee stands up the fighters after brief inactivity, Dave Jansen then scores another takedown on Richard Crunkilton Jr.. Dave Jansen then locks in the kimura on Richard Crunkilton Jr., Richard Crunkilton Jr. escapes the submission attempt and moves Dave Jansen into his guard as the round ends.

Fight Result: Dave Jansen def. Richard Crunkilton Jr. by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

The Scott Jorgensen vs. Noah Thomas preliminary fight airs.

Main Event: WEC Interim Lightweight Title Decision Fight

Donald Cerrone (10-1-0-1NC) vs. Benson Henderson (9-1-0)

Referee: Kerry Hamley

Round One

The round begins with Donald Cerrone tripping during a kick attempt, Benson Henderson charges at Donald Cerrone and gets locked in a guillotine choke. Donald Cerrone then locks Benson Henderson in the triangle choke, Benson Henderson survives the submission attempt and the fighters stand up. Benson Henderson then hits Donald Cerrone with an inside leg kick, Benson Henderson then scores a takedown on Donald Cerrone. Benson Henderson then starts smashing Donald Cerrone with elbow strikes to the face, Benson Henderson postures up and starts using ground and pound on Donald Cerrone. Benson Henderson gets back control on Donald Cerrone, Benson Henderson transitions to half guard on Donald Cerrone as the round ends.

Round Two

The round begins with Benson Henderson scoring a takedown on Donald Cerrone, Donald Cerrone uses a switch to get back control on Benson Henderson. Benson Henderson escapes and moves to the guard of Donald Cerrone, Donald Cerrone hit Benson Henderson with several back fist while on his back. Donald Cerrone then locks Benson Henderson in an bar, Benson Henderson escapes and moves into the guard of Donald Cerrone. Benson Henderson postures up and starts using ground and pound on Donald Cerrone, Donald Cerrone attempts a knee bar on Benson Henderson. Benson Henderson escapes and continues to use ground and pound on Donald Cerrone as the round ends.

Round Three

The round begins with Benson Henderson scoring a takedown on Donald Cerrone, Benson Henderson postures up and starts using ground and pound on Donald Cerrone. Benson Henderson then moves to side control on Donald Cerrone, Benson Henderson then gains back control on Donald Cerrone. Benson Henderson then postures up on Donald Cerrone to hit him with ground and pound, the fighters stand up and Donald Cerrone charges at Benson Henderson with a punching combination. Benson Henderson then scores another takedown on Donald Cerrone, the fighters stand up and Benson Henderson gets another takedown on Donald Cerrone. The fighters stand up again and both fighters battle for a takedown as the round ends.

Round Four

The round begins with Donald Cerrone shooting on Benson Henderson and locking him in the guillotine choke, Benson Henderson escapes the choke and hits Donald Cerrone with a body kick. Donald Cerrone then hits Benson Henderson with a body jab, Donald Cerrone then drops Benson Henderson with a knee strike to the stomach. Donald Cerrone then hits Benson Henderson with a low uppercut to the chin, Donald Cerrone then hits Benson Henderson with a left hook as the round ends.

Round Five

The round begins with Donald Cerrone blocking a Benson Henderson takedown attempt, Donald Cerrone then starts hitting a charging Benson Henderson with punches to the face. Donald Cerrone then awkwardly shoves Benson Henderson to the ground, Donald Cerrone then gets back control on Benson Henderson. Donald Cerrone then locks Benson Henderson in a triangle choke, Benson Henderson escapes and Donald Cerrone transitions to a kimura attempt. Benson Henderson escapes and postures up on Donald Cerrone, the fighters stand up and Benson Henderson scores a takedown on Donald Cerrone. Donald Cerrone attempts an arm bar on Benson Henderson as the round ends.

Fight Result: Benson Henderson def. Donald Cerrone by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Post fight interview with Benson Henderson, who says the fight with Donald Cerrone was exciting and now wants a fight with Jamie Varner. Post fight interview with Jamie Varner, who puts over both Donald Cerrone and Benson Henderson as tough opponents.