Post by The Sandmen on Mar 4, 2013 19:13:14 GMT -5
Dan Hardy looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Dan Henderson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Henderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
The Outlaw doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Dan Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, The Outlaw just got nailed! Dan Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Outlaw is going to have a headache after this one.
The Outlaw's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulverizing punch to The Outlaw's head!
The Outlaw slips the punch.
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Dan Hardy tries to take advantage...
Dan Hardy launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Henderson's arms.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The Outlaw is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Dan Hardy
Several good body shots
land on Henderson.
Henderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
As the fight continues it seems that Dan Hardy is taking the best of the fight.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Outlaw with a double overhooks!
Henderson is holding Dan Hardy's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Henderson tries to open The Outlaw's guard...
The Outlaw breaks the lock and covers himself from Henderson's punches
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Dan Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Henderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Hardy.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw works on the ground with his fingers over Henderson's face
Henderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dan Henderson pushes Dan Hardy down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Left cheek
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Henderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Henderson is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to escape from the full mount...
Dan Hardy is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Outlaw can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The Outlaw positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Henderson's being punished here!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Henderson
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
The Outlaw tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Hardy fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Henderson
Henderson and The Outlaw are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Dan Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Henderson
The Outlaw gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Dan Henderson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Dan Henderson doesn't defend himself!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He succeeds!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Hardy fakes some punches
Henderson ties him up.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Henderson measures the resilience of The Outlaw's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Outlaw's side.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Henderson
The Outlaw is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Hardy!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Henderson tries to open up Dan Hardy's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Outlaw in the side of the head
The Outlaw's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches The Outlaw.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Dan Hardy fakes a punch and launches himself over Henderson!
Dan Henderson is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by The Outlaw and pushes him away!
Solid low kick from Dan Hardy.
Henderson deflects it.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
An overhand right from Dan Henderson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! The Outlaw's stops that one with his face! How is The Outlaw standing?!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The Outlaw tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Henderson moves backwards and circles around Dan Hardy.
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Dan Hardy was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Dan Hardy fakes a punch and launches himself over Henderson!
Nice move by The Outlaw who clinches and pushes Henderson against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Hardy launches a few punches towards Henderson's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Dan Henderson receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to The Outlaw's head
Nothing from this... Dan Henderson seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Henderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dan Hardy is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Outlaw tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Henderson moves backwards and circles around Dan Hardy.
Dan Hardy tries a hook to the body
but Henderson manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Outlaw grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Hardy
Hard blow to Henderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Henderson
The Outlaw tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Henderson
The Outlaw launches a barrage of elbows over Henderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Henderson doesn't fight back!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Hardy a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Henderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Henderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Hardy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Henderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Outlaw's face with those brutal elbows! The Outlaw needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Henderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson fires a barrage of punches at The Outlaw's head!
The punches go wide.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
Henderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches The Outlaw.
Good job by The Outlaw blocking and slipping the blows.
Henderson misses a step and Dan Hardy sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice beating Dan Hardy has received.
The Outlaw tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Outlaw is clinching with Henderson.
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
The Outlaw blocks Dan Henderson's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to The Outlaw's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Outlaw tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Hardy tries to better his position on the ground...
Henderson holds Dan Hardy's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
The Outlaw is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Hardy!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Dan Hardy attempts a sweep single...
Dan Henderson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Henderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dan Henderson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Dan Henderson!
That one almost breaks The Outlaw's chin! He is knocked down!
The Outlaw has a small cut in his Chin
Henderson is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
The Outlaw tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
The Outlaw climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over The Outlaw!
Nice move by Henderson who clinches and pushes The Outlaw against the cage
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson grapple with Dan Hardy and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Crushing shot to The Outlaw's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Henderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Hardy.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
Dan Henderson moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson viciously slams hammer blows to The Outlaw's face!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Henderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
Henderson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Henderson tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Dan Hardy manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy tries to close the guard.
The Outlaw put Dan Henderson in closed guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Henderson is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Dan Henderson
The Outlaw suddenly holds Dan Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
Henderson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dan Hardy!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Henderson is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Hardy rolls Dan Henderson to his stomach and takes his back!
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Henderson
Henderson has The Outlaw controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Henderson manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along The Outlaw
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Outlaw can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dan Hardy fires an unorthodox punch to Henderson's torso
that goes wide.
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Henderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Dan Henderson and The Outlaw engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Henderson steps forward
Dan Hardy catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Henderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Dan Henderson catches Dan Hardy's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Henderson.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Henderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Henderson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Henderson tries to open up Dan Hardy's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Outlaw in the side of the head
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Henderson tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches The Outlaw.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Outlaw's face!
The Outlaw's Nose is beginning to swell
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Outlaw tries to show some ground skills
Henderson uses his strength to keep Henderson at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Henderson leans back...
He clobbers Dan Hardy's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy 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.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Henderson looks to mount Dan Hardy...
Dan Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to escape from the full mount...
Dan Henderson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dan Hardy, who is barely covering up!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Henderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to escape from the full mount...
Dan Henderson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy 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.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy 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.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Dan Hardy jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Outlaw seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Dan Hardy and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Henderson steps backwards away from Dan Hardy. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Hardy is opening up on Henderson and raining down combinations!
Henderson doesn't look worried as he defends.
The Outlaw misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Hardy throws a combo
Dan Henderson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! The Outlaw swings again, only to get countered once more! The Outlaw is looking bad here!
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Outlaw with a double overhooks!
Dan Henderson attempts to cut off The Outlaw with punches
The Outlaw reels from the strikes.
The Outlaw's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Outlaw has a small cut in his Left cheek
Dan Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Hardy can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dan Hardy tries a hook to the body
but Henderson manages to dodge it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Dan Henderson, but it's close.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Dan Hardy.
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Round 5
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Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Henderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Dan Hardy's Chin
The Outlaw seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Dan Hardy is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson and The Outlaw engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dan Hardy seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dan Henderson!
The Outlaw doesn't stop bleeding.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to The Outlaw's face while in the clinch!
The Outlaw can't take many more shots like those!
The frightening power of Dan Henderson has left The Outlaw sleeping peacefully on the canvas!
The Outlaw's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (Punches) at 1:10 Round 5
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 13/43 (30%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 19/43 (44%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/5 (40%)
Time on the ground 708 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 35/44 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/9 (56%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 34/54 (63%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 697 s
All Henderson in this destruction fest.
Dan Henderson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Henderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
The Outlaw doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Dan Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, The Outlaw just got nailed! Dan Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Outlaw is going to have a headache after this one.
The Outlaw's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulverizing punch to The Outlaw's head!
The Outlaw slips the punch.
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Dan Hardy tries to take advantage...
Dan Hardy launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Henderson's arms.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The Outlaw is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Dan Hardy
Several good body shots
land on Henderson.
Henderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
As the fight continues it seems that Dan Hardy is taking the best of the fight.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Outlaw with a double overhooks!
Henderson is holding Dan Hardy's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Henderson tries to open The Outlaw's guard...
The Outlaw breaks the lock and covers himself from Henderson's punches
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Dan Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Henderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Hardy.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw works on the ground with his fingers over Henderson's face
Henderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dan Henderson pushes Dan Hardy down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Left cheek
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Henderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Henderson is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to escape from the full mount...
Dan Hardy is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Outlaw can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The Outlaw positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Henderson's being punished here!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Henderson
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
The Outlaw tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Hardy fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Henderson
Henderson and The Outlaw are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Dan Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Henderson
The Outlaw gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Dan Henderson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Dan Henderson doesn't defend himself!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He succeeds!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Hardy fakes some punches
Henderson ties him up.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Henderson measures the resilience of The Outlaw's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Outlaw's side.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Henderson
The Outlaw is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Hardy!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Henderson tries to open up Dan Hardy's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Outlaw in the side of the head
The Outlaw's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches The Outlaw.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Dan Hardy fakes a punch and launches himself over Henderson!
Dan Henderson is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by The Outlaw and pushes him away!
Solid low kick from Dan Hardy.
Henderson deflects it.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
An overhand right from Dan Henderson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! The Outlaw's stops that one with his face! How is The Outlaw standing?!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The Outlaw tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Henderson moves backwards and circles around Dan Hardy.
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Dan Hardy was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Dan Hardy fakes a punch and launches himself over Henderson!
Nice move by The Outlaw who clinches and pushes Henderson against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Hardy launches a few punches towards Henderson's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Dan Henderson receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to The Outlaw's head
Nothing from this... Dan Henderson seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Henderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dan Hardy is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Outlaw tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Henderson moves backwards and circles around Dan Hardy.
Dan Hardy tries a hook to the body
but Henderson manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Outlaw grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Hardy
Hard blow to Henderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Henderson
The Outlaw tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Henderson
The Outlaw launches a barrage of elbows over Henderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Henderson doesn't fight back!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Hardy a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Henderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Henderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Hardy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Henderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Outlaw's face with those brutal elbows! The Outlaw needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Henderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson fires a barrage of punches at The Outlaw's head!
The punches go wide.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
Henderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches The Outlaw.
Good job by The Outlaw blocking and slipping the blows.
Henderson misses a step and Dan Hardy sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice beating Dan Hardy has received.
The Outlaw tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Outlaw is clinching with Henderson.
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
The Outlaw blocks Dan Henderson's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to The Outlaw's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Outlaw tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Hardy tries to better his position on the ground...
Henderson holds Dan Hardy's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
The Outlaw is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Hardy!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Dan Hardy attempts a sweep single...
Dan Henderson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Henderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dan Henderson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Dan Henderson!
That one almost breaks The Outlaw's chin! He is knocked down!
The Outlaw has a small cut in his Chin
Henderson is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
The Outlaw tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
The Outlaw climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over The Outlaw!
Nice move by Henderson who clinches and pushes The Outlaw against the cage
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson grapple with Dan Hardy and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Crushing shot to The Outlaw's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Henderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Hardy.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
Dan Henderson moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson viciously slams hammer blows to The Outlaw's face!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Henderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Dan Henderson is in open guard over The Outlaw
Henderson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Henderson tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Dan Hardy manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy tries to close the guard.
The Outlaw put Dan Henderson in closed guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Henderson is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Dan Henderson
The Outlaw suddenly holds Dan Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
Henderson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dan Hardy!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Henderson is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Hardy rolls Dan Henderson to his stomach and takes his back!
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Henderson
Henderson has The Outlaw controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Henderson manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along The Outlaw
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Outlaw can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dan Hardy fires an unorthodox punch to Henderson's torso
that goes wide.
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Henderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Dan Henderson and The Outlaw engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Henderson steps forward
Dan Hardy catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Henderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Dan Henderson catches Dan Hardy's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Henderson.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Henderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Henderson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Henderson tries to open up Dan Hardy's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Outlaw in the side of the head
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Henderson tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches The Outlaw.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Outlaw's face!
The Outlaw's Nose is beginning to swell
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Outlaw tries to show some ground skills
Henderson uses his strength to keep Henderson at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Henderson leans back...
He clobbers Dan Hardy's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy 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.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Henderson looks to mount Dan Hardy...
Dan Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to escape from the full mount...
Dan Henderson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dan Hardy, who is barely covering up!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Henderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to escape from the full mount...
Dan Henderson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy 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.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy 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.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Dan Hardy jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Outlaw seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Dan Hardy and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Henderson steps backwards away from Dan Hardy. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Hardy is opening up on Henderson and raining down combinations!
Henderson doesn't look worried as he defends.
The Outlaw misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Hardy throws a combo
Dan Henderson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! The Outlaw swings again, only to get countered once more! The Outlaw is looking bad here!
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Outlaw with a double overhooks!
Dan Henderson attempts to cut off The Outlaw with punches
The Outlaw reels from the strikes.
The Outlaw's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Outlaw has a small cut in his Left cheek
Dan Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Hardy can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dan Hardy tries a hook to the body
but Henderson manages to dodge it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Dan Henderson, but it's close.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Dan Hardy.
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Round 5
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Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Henderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Dan Hardy's Chin
The Outlaw seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Dan Hardy is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson and The Outlaw engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dan Hardy seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dan Henderson!
The Outlaw doesn't stop bleeding.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to The Outlaw's face while in the clinch!
The Outlaw can't take many more shots like those!
The frightening power of Dan Henderson has left The Outlaw sleeping peacefully on the canvas!
The Outlaw's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (Punches) at 1:10 Round 5
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 13/43 (30%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 19/43 (44%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/5 (40%)
Time on the ground 708 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 35/44 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/9 (56%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 34/54 (63%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 697 s
All Henderson in this destruction fest.