Post by The Sandmen on Mar 1, 2013 18:57:16 GMT -5
Carlos Condit is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Dan Henderson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Dan Henderson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Condit and Henderson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Brutal combination from Carlos Condit!
Henderson is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Condit moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson struggles a bit before breaking Condit's attemp of grappling
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit fakes a move and moves laterally.
Incredible high kick!
Henderson deflects and sidesteps.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Dan Henderson
miss their mark.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
0:50 Round 1 and Henderson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Henderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Carlos Condit throws a looping right hand...
Henderson moves aside and dodges.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Henderson tries to grapple
He puts Condit in a double underhook!
Henderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Carlos Condit embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Henderson who put distance between them
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Condit is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Right cheek
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Condit!
Some big punches are landing!
Carlos Condit and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Henderson steps forward
Carlos Condit catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Henderson steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Condit is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Henderson's jaw!
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Condit with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Henderson tries to grapple
Condit moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Condit launches a hook to the body
Dan Henderson moves aside looking for a counter...
Carlos Condit steps forward and fires a high kick!
Henderson blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
Condit slips it.
Condit is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Henderson's jaw!
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Carlos Condit
Great move by Henderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson pushes Carlos Condit againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Condit tries to block Dan Henderson punches...
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Condit is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit looks to mount Dan Henderson...
Dan Henderson sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Henderson
Terrible one sided match... Henderson was not ready to fight a fighter of Carlos Condit caliber.
Carlos Condit tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Carlos Condit manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit looks to mount Dan Henderson...
Carlos Condit slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson works on the ground with his fingers over Condit's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit tries to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
Condit knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit isolates Dan Henderson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dan Henderson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Condit, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Carlos Condit tries to bring the fight to the ground
Henderson goes down.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Condit
He succeeds!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Carlos Condit hovers above Henderson
Dan Henderson stops him from throwing strikes.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Condit is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Henderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Henderson controls the situation despite Carlos Condit efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Stand up! This is what Henderson's cornermen are shouting. Carlos Condit is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Condit tries to escape from the closed guard
Carlos Condit any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Condit is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Carlos Condit uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Condit struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Henderson's guard...
Henderson doesn't want to free his opponent and Condit continues in closed guard
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Condit is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dan Henderson pushes Carlos Condit down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Dan Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Henderson drills Carlos Condit's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Condit's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Condit decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Condit with a double overhooks!
Condit steps backwards away from Dan Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Henderson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Condit's chin
Condit's Chin is beginning to swell
Condit begins to launch a barrage of punches over Henderson
Dan Henderson is smart enough to duck backwards
Condit misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Henderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Condit's Chin is beginning to swell
Henderson moves backwards and Carlos Condit is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Condit tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Condit is clinching with Henderson.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson slightly pushes Condit into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Right cheek
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Condit doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Dan Henderson pushes Condit forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson launches a few hard punches to Carlos Condit's ribs!
Carlos Condit's ribs shows the damage! Dan Henderson is working his opponent ribs!
Condit ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Condit's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Henderson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Carlos Condit just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson is launching some bone breaking punches to Condit's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Carlos Condit's eyes.
Carlos Condit tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Henderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson slightly pushes Condit into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit has found an opening in the defense of Henderson, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Henderson is wobbling!
Henderson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Carlos Condit and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Henderson launches a furious hook!
That hits Condit's chin like a wrecking ball! Condit loses balance and goes to the mat.
Henderson is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit launches an up-kick intended for Dan Henderson's head...
Henderson leans out of the way.
Henderson is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Henderson moves backwards and gestures for Carlos Condit to stand up.
Carlos Condit is on his feet again.
Dan Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Condit moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dan Henderson checks the kick.
Condit misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Henderson!
Condit ducks under...
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Condit grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Henderson struggles... Carlos Condit is unable to take him down
Condit misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson attempts to cut off Condit with punches
Condit reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Forehead
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Here comes Carlos Condit with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Henderson's ribs!
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Dan Henderson jumps back and jabs
Henderson seems staggered and Carlos Condit runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Carlos Condit throws a looping left hand...
Henderson moves aside and dodges.
Henderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Condit's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Carlos Condit launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Henderson's arms.
Condit misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carlos Condit paws at Henderson.
Henderson answers with solid punches!
Condit has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Condit is connecting with a few punches
Henderson has a small cut in his Right eye
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Henderson tries to grapple
He puts Condit in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Condit's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson and Carlos Condit are cliched up against the cage. Henderson steps for a throw
Carlos Condit is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to show some ground skills
Henderson uses his strength to keep Henderson at a disadvantage
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Condit
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dan Henderson looks to posture up and open Carlos Condit's guard...
Dan Henderson forces Carlos Condit to open his guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Condit
Henderson leans back...
He clobbers Carlos Condit's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Condit
Henderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Condit
Henderson is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Condit can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Carlos Condit sits high on Dan Henderson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Henderson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Henderson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Carlos Condit and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Condit and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Carlos Condit uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Carlos Condit.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Here comes Carlos Condit with a vicious middle kick!
Dan Henderson dodges that one moving backwards
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Condit launches a kick
but Dan Henderson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Lightning fast low kick from Condit!
Henderson blocks that kick with his leg.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Condit with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Henderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal combination from Dan Henderson!
Condit is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson moves to shoot
Condit misses a knee.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Henderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Henderson is clinching with Condit.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Condit with uppercuts!
Condit is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Condit is unable to escape!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Condit with uppercuts!
Condit is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Condit is unable to escape!
Condit's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Carlos Condit pushes away Henderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Henderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Condit
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Carlos Condit
well done Condit falls hard on the mat
Henderson is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Henderson cartwheels towards Condit!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Carlos Condit.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Dan Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Henderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Carlos Condit.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Dan Henderson rolls him over and takes his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit
Henderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Condit! Henderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with one hook in
Henderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Condit.
Nicely done! Henderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
Carlos Condit is a bloody mess!
Carlos Condit doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Henderson's moves.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
Henderson tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Condit!
Condit adopts the turtle defense and Henderson is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
Henderson tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Condit!
Condit adopts the turtle defense and Henderson is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Carlos Condit doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Henderson's moves.
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Carlos Condit! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Carlos Condit doesn't defend himself!
Condit's Nose is beginning to swell
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
Body shots by Dan Henderson
Solid blows to Condit's abdomen.
Condit ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
Dan Henderson slides his arm under Carlos Condit's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Condit's eyes...
Henderson is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Henderson is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Carlos Condit's face turns completely red and out he goes.
Steve Mazzagatti stops the fight because Carlos Condit is asleep.
Winner is Dan Henderson by Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:35 Round 4
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 33/66 (50%)
Kicks 2/8 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 417 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 42/63 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 16/23 (70%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/20 (65%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 388 s
Beauty fight. So BY FAR, Henderson's toughness won him this fight. He was getting dominated early, and if he were a weaker fighter, he never would have recovered enough to come back and make a fight out of this one, let alone get a win. After some initial domination, Condit faded enough for Hendo to get his game going and go game he did. He dominated most of the rest of the fight. Most, not all. And yeah, good win from Henderz.
Dan Henderson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Dan Henderson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Condit and Henderson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Brutal combination from Carlos Condit!
Henderson is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Condit moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson struggles a bit before breaking Condit's attemp of grappling
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit fakes a move and moves laterally.
Incredible high kick!
Henderson deflects and sidesteps.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Dan Henderson
miss their mark.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
0:50 Round 1 and Henderson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Henderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Carlos Condit throws a looping right hand...
Henderson moves aside and dodges.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Henderson tries to grapple
He puts Condit in a double underhook!
Henderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Carlos Condit embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Henderson who put distance between them
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Condit is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Right cheek
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Condit!
Some big punches are landing!
Carlos Condit and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Henderson steps forward
Carlos Condit catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Henderson steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Condit is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Henderson's jaw!
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Condit with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Henderson tries to grapple
Condit moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Condit launches a hook to the body
Dan Henderson moves aside looking for a counter...
Carlos Condit steps forward and fires a high kick!
Henderson blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
Condit slips it.
Condit is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Henderson's jaw!
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Carlos Condit
Great move by Henderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson pushes Carlos Condit againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Condit tries to block Dan Henderson punches...
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Condit is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit looks to mount Dan Henderson...
Dan Henderson sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Henderson
Terrible one sided match... Henderson was not ready to fight a fighter of Carlos Condit caliber.
Carlos Condit tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Carlos Condit manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit looks to mount Dan Henderson...
Carlos Condit slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson works on the ground with his fingers over Condit's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit tries to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
Condit knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit isolates Dan Henderson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dan Henderson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Condit, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Carlos Condit tries to bring the fight to the ground
Henderson goes down.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Condit
He succeeds!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Carlos Condit hovers above Henderson
Dan Henderson stops him from throwing strikes.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Condit is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Henderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Henderson controls the situation despite Carlos Condit efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Stand up! This is what Henderson's cornermen are shouting. Carlos Condit is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Condit tries to escape from the closed guard
Carlos Condit any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Condit is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Carlos Condit uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Condit struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Henderson's guard...
Henderson doesn't want to free his opponent and Condit continues in closed guard
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Condit is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dan Henderson pushes Carlos Condit down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Dan Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Henderson drills Carlos Condit's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Condit's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Condit decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Condit with a double overhooks!
Condit steps backwards away from Dan Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Henderson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Condit's chin
Condit's Chin is beginning to swell
Condit begins to launch a barrage of punches over Henderson
Dan Henderson is smart enough to duck backwards
Condit misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Henderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Condit's Chin is beginning to swell
Henderson moves backwards and Carlos Condit is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Condit tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Condit is clinching with Henderson.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson slightly pushes Condit into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Right cheek
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Condit doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Dan Henderson pushes Condit forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson launches a few hard punches to Carlos Condit's ribs!
Carlos Condit's ribs shows the damage! Dan Henderson is working his opponent ribs!
Condit ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Condit's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Henderson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Carlos Condit just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson is launching some bone breaking punches to Condit's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Carlos Condit's eyes.
Carlos Condit tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Henderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson slightly pushes Condit into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit has found an opening in the defense of Henderson, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Henderson is wobbling!
Henderson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Carlos Condit and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Henderson launches a furious hook!
That hits Condit's chin like a wrecking ball! Condit loses balance and goes to the mat.
Henderson is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit launches an up-kick intended for Dan Henderson's head...
Henderson leans out of the way.
Henderson is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Henderson moves backwards and gestures for Carlos Condit to stand up.
Carlos Condit is on his feet again.
Dan Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Condit moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dan Henderson checks the kick.
Condit misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Henderson!
Condit ducks under...
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Condit grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Henderson struggles... Carlos Condit is unable to take him down
Condit misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson attempts to cut off Condit with punches
Condit reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Forehead
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Here comes Carlos Condit with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Henderson's ribs!
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Dan Henderson jumps back and jabs
Henderson seems staggered and Carlos Condit runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Carlos Condit throws a looping left hand...
Henderson moves aside and dodges.
Henderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Condit's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Carlos Condit launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Henderson's arms.
Condit misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carlos Condit paws at Henderson.
Henderson answers with solid punches!
Condit has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Condit is connecting with a few punches
Henderson has a small cut in his Right eye
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Henderson tries to grapple
He puts Condit in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Condit's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson and Carlos Condit are cliched up against the cage. Henderson steps for a throw
Carlos Condit is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to show some ground skills
Henderson uses his strength to keep Henderson at a disadvantage
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Condit
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dan Henderson looks to posture up and open Carlos Condit's guard...
Dan Henderson forces Carlos Condit to open his guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Condit
Henderson leans back...
He clobbers Carlos Condit's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Condit
Henderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Condit
Henderson is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Condit can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Carlos Condit sits high on Dan Henderson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Henderson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Henderson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Carlos Condit and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Condit and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Carlos Condit uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Carlos Condit.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Here comes Carlos Condit with a vicious middle kick!
Dan Henderson dodges that one moving backwards
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Condit launches a kick
but Dan Henderson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Lightning fast low kick from Condit!
Henderson blocks that kick with his leg.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Condit with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Henderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal combination from Dan Henderson!
Condit is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson moves to shoot
Condit misses a knee.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Henderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Henderson is clinching with Condit.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Condit with uppercuts!
Condit is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Condit is unable to escape!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Condit with uppercuts!
Condit is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Condit is unable to escape!
Condit's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Carlos Condit pushes away Henderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Henderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Condit
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Carlos Condit
well done Condit falls hard on the mat
Henderson is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Henderson cartwheels towards Condit!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Carlos Condit.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Dan Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Henderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Carlos Condit.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Dan Henderson rolls him over and takes his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit
Henderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Condit! Henderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with one hook in
Henderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Condit.
Nicely done! Henderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
Carlos Condit is a bloody mess!
Carlos Condit doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Henderson's moves.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
Henderson tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Condit!
Condit adopts the turtle defense and Henderson is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
Henderson tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Condit!
Condit adopts the turtle defense and Henderson is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Carlos Condit doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Henderson's moves.
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Carlos Condit! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Carlos Condit doesn't defend himself!
Condit's Nose is beginning to swell
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
Body shots by Dan Henderson
Solid blows to Condit's abdomen.
Condit ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
Dan Henderson slides his arm under Carlos Condit's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Condit's eyes...
Henderson is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Henderson is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Carlos Condit's face turns completely red and out he goes.
Steve Mazzagatti stops the fight because Carlos Condit is asleep.
Winner is Dan Henderson by Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:35 Round 4
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 33/66 (50%)
Kicks 2/8 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 417 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 42/63 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 16/23 (70%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/20 (65%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 388 s
Beauty fight. So BY FAR, Henderson's toughness won him this fight. He was getting dominated early, and if he were a weaker fighter, he never would have recovered enough to come back and make a fight out of this one, let alone get a win. After some initial domination, Condit faded enough for Hendo to get his game going and go game he did. He dominated most of the rest of the fight. Most, not all. And yeah, good win from Henderz.