Post by The Sandmen on Mar 20, 2013 17:28:28 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Henderson while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Martin Kampmann looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Kampmann launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Henderson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Brilliant combination from Martin Kampmann
that forces Henderson to try and defend better.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Henderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Kampmann leads with a punch
Dan Henderson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Kampmann moves backwards and Dan Henderson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Martin Kampmann is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dan Henderson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Henderson launches a furious hook!
That hits Kampmann's chin like a wrecking ball! Kampmann loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Henderson is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Henderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dan Henderson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kampmann's guard.
Kampmann didn't see that coming. Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann now.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Hard blow to Henderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Henderson breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann 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.
Kampmann misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henderson moves on the ground
Dan Henderson moves to side mount
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Martin Kampmann manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to move to full guard
Martin Kampmann manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Kampmann
Henderson is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Kampmann
Henderson is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Kampmann
Henderson is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Martin Kampmann gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson fires a barrage of punches at Kampmann's head!
The punches go wide.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Kampmann
Henderson is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Good looking punches from Martin Kampmann on the ground
They could take their toll on Henderson.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson launches a few weak punches
Kampmann blocks them effectively.
Kampmann is trying to counter now!
Martin Kampmann hovers above Henderson
Good punches to Henderson's body.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kampmann tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Kampmann wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson fakes a few punches and advance towards Kampmann trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Kampmann pushes Dan Henderson and circle away keeping himself within striking range
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Henderson swings...
hard impact to Kampmann's face!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Dan Henderson, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Good front kick from Kampmann!
Dan Henderson blocks
The two exchange wildly
Henderson is connecting with a few punches
As the fight continues it seems that Dan Henderson is taking the best of the fight.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kampmann with a double overhooks!
A left hook from Kampmann
grazes the chin of Henderson.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Dan Henderson
rocks Kampmann!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kampmann showing excellent timing, blasts Dan Henderson with a right hand.
Great hook by Martin Kampmann! Dan Henderson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kampmann is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Martin Kampmann opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Henderson's guard.
Henderson didn't see that coming. Kampmann is in open guard over Henderson now.
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Kampmann
He succeeds!
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Henderson
Kampmann 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!
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Henderson
Martin Kampmann positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Henderson covers himself well
Kampmann misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kampmann is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Martin Kampmann uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Henderson
Kampmann tries to open up Dan Henderson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Henderson in the side of the head
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Martin Kampmann tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Henderson's face
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Mouth
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Martin Kampmann leans forwards and tries to grapple with Henderson
Kampmann shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kampmann is launching some bone breaking punches to Henderson's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Dan Henderson's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to Kampmann's head
Those punches are hitting! Kampmann covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson grapple with Martin Kampmann and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Martin Kampmann, who is barely covering up!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Henderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann tries to roll on the ground...
Henderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Kampmann clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Martin Kampmann
Solid shots!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Kampmann's face!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Henderson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Henderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Henderson controls the situation despite Martin Kampmann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann 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 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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Shovel hook by Martin Kampmann
tags Henderson.
High kick from Martin Kampmann!
He misses narrowly!
Kampmann wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Henderson takes a break to breathe while holding Martin Kampmann.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Henderson avoids a dangerous strike from Kampmann
and counters with a solid straight!
Brutal combination from Dan Henderson!
Kampmann is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Kampmann has a small cut in his Chin
A right hand from Dan Henderson
surprises Kampmann!
Kampmann launches a furious low kick!
Dan Henderson blocks
Dan Henderson is opening up on Kampmann and raining down combinations!
Kampmann doesn't look worried as he defends.
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Henderson steps forward
Kampmann feints.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Martin Kampmann!
Henderson ducks under...
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kampmann is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kampmann climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kampmann is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson 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 Kampmann's moves.
Kampmann is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Dan Henderson is standing now.
Dan Henderson grabs Kampmann
Martin Kampmann gets thrown to the mat.
Kampmann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Dan Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Martin Kampmann can't prevent his opponent from passing. Henderson looks to work from half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Kampmann
Dan Henderson throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Kampmann
Dan Henderson tries to pass Martin Kampmann's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Dan Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Dan Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson looks to mount Martin Kampmann...
Dan Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Henderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Henderson controls the situation despite Martin Kampmann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann 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.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Kampmann's face!
Kampmann has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson throws a flurry of punches at Kampmann...
A lot of them are hitting Kampmann's face
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Henderson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Martin Kampmann's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Dan Henderson appears to be unbreakable
Kampmann Hyper-extended his left arm
Henderson is locking that Armbar...
Kampmann struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Kampmann holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Kampmann's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dan Henderson.
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to show some ground skills
Dan Henderson put Kampmann in half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Henderson
Kampmann tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Dan Henderson.
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Round 4
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A furious flurry of punches from Dan Henderson
puts Kampmann in a world of hurt!
Kampmann has a small cut in his Nose
Kampmann steps forward
Dan Henderson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Kampmann's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Kampmann doesn't stop bleeding.
Henderson tries to grapple
He puts Kampmann in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Henderson launches a few hard punches to Martin Kampmann's ribs!
Martin Kampmann's ribs shows the damage! Dan Henderson is working his opponent ribs!
Kampmann doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Dan Henderson pushes Kampmann forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson grapple with Martin Kampmann and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Martin Kampmann falls hard on the mat with Dan Henderson on top of him
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Kampmann
You can see Kampmann's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Henderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Martin Kampmann, who is barely covering up!
Kampmann's Chin is beginning to swell
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Dan Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Martin Kampmann can't prevent his opponent from passing. Henderson looks to work from half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Kampmann
Dan Henderson tries to free his leg
Dan Henderson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kampmann's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann 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.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Martin Kampmann 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 Martin Kampmann
Henderson tries to open up Martin Kampmann's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Kampmann in the side of the head
Kampmann has a small cut in his Forehead
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann 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!
Henderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Martin Kampmann
Solid shots!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann is a bloody mess!
Henderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Henderson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Henderson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Martin Kampmann's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Kampmann's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Henderson launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Martin Kampmann's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Kampmann taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Dan Henderson by Submission (Armbar) at 3:00 Round 4
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 23/30 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/52 (75%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 616 s
Statistics: Martin Kampmann
Punches 12/19 (63%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/37 (51%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 588 s
Henderson's toughness made this a runaway victory. Despite Kampmann's attacks and landed strikes and such, Henderson absorbed it all like a boss and ate Kampmann alive.
Martin Kampmann looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Kampmann launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Henderson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Brilliant combination from Martin Kampmann
that forces Henderson to try and defend better.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Henderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Kampmann leads with a punch
Dan Henderson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Kampmann moves backwards and Dan Henderson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Martin Kampmann is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dan Henderson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Henderson launches a furious hook!
That hits Kampmann's chin like a wrecking ball! Kampmann loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Henderson is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Henderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dan Henderson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kampmann's guard.
Kampmann didn't see that coming. Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann now.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Hard blow to Henderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Henderson breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann 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.
Kampmann misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henderson moves on the ground
Dan Henderson moves to side mount
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Martin Kampmann manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to move to full guard
Martin Kampmann manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Kampmann
Henderson is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Kampmann
Henderson is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Kampmann
Henderson is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Martin Kampmann gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson fires a barrage of punches at Kampmann's head!
The punches go wide.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Kampmann
Henderson is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Good looking punches from Martin Kampmann on the ground
They could take their toll on Henderson.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson launches a few weak punches
Kampmann blocks them effectively.
Kampmann is trying to counter now!
Martin Kampmann hovers above Henderson
Good punches to Henderson's body.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kampmann tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Kampmann wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson fakes a few punches and advance towards Kampmann trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Kampmann pushes Dan Henderson and circle away keeping himself within striking range
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Henderson swings...
hard impact to Kampmann's face!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Dan Henderson, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Good front kick from Kampmann!
Dan Henderson blocks
The two exchange wildly
Henderson is connecting with a few punches
As the fight continues it seems that Dan Henderson is taking the best of the fight.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kampmann with a double overhooks!
A left hook from Kampmann
grazes the chin of Henderson.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Dan Henderson
rocks Kampmann!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kampmann showing excellent timing, blasts Dan Henderson with a right hand.
Great hook by Martin Kampmann! Dan Henderson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kampmann is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Martin Kampmann opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Henderson's guard.
Henderson didn't see that coming. Kampmann is in open guard over Henderson now.
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Kampmann
He succeeds!
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Henderson
Kampmann 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!
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Henderson
Martin Kampmann positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Henderson covers himself well
Kampmann misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kampmann is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Martin Kampmann uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Henderson
Kampmann tries to open up Dan Henderson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Henderson in the side of the head
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Martin Kampmann tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Henderson's face
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Mouth
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Martin Kampmann leans forwards and tries to grapple with Henderson
Kampmann shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kampmann is launching some bone breaking punches to Henderson's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Dan Henderson's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to Kampmann's head
Those punches are hitting! Kampmann covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson grapple with Martin Kampmann and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Martin Kampmann, who is barely covering up!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Henderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann tries to roll on the ground...
Henderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Kampmann clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Martin Kampmann
Solid shots!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Kampmann's face!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Henderson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Henderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Henderson controls the situation despite Martin Kampmann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann 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 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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Shovel hook by Martin Kampmann
tags Henderson.
High kick from Martin Kampmann!
He misses narrowly!
Kampmann wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Henderson takes a break to breathe while holding Martin Kampmann.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Henderson avoids a dangerous strike from Kampmann
and counters with a solid straight!
Brutal combination from Dan Henderson!
Kampmann is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Kampmann has a small cut in his Chin
A right hand from Dan Henderson
surprises Kampmann!
Kampmann launches a furious low kick!
Dan Henderson blocks
Dan Henderson is opening up on Kampmann and raining down combinations!
Kampmann doesn't look worried as he defends.
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Henderson steps forward
Kampmann feints.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Martin Kampmann!
Henderson ducks under...
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kampmann is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kampmann climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kampmann is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson 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 Kampmann's moves.
Kampmann is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Dan Henderson is standing now.
Dan Henderson grabs Kampmann
Martin Kampmann gets thrown to the mat.
Kampmann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Dan Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Martin Kampmann can't prevent his opponent from passing. Henderson looks to work from half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Kampmann
Dan Henderson throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Kampmann
Dan Henderson tries to pass Martin Kampmann's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Dan Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Dan Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson looks to mount Martin Kampmann...
Dan Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Henderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Henderson controls the situation despite Martin Kampmann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann 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.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Kampmann's face!
Kampmann has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson throws a flurry of punches at Kampmann...
A lot of them are hitting Kampmann's face
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Henderson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Martin Kampmann's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Dan Henderson appears to be unbreakable
Kampmann Hyper-extended his left arm
Henderson is locking that Armbar...
Kampmann struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Kampmann holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Kampmann's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dan Henderson.
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to show some ground skills
Dan Henderson put Kampmann in half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Henderson
Kampmann tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Dan Henderson.
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Round 4
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A furious flurry of punches from Dan Henderson
puts Kampmann in a world of hurt!
Kampmann has a small cut in his Nose
Kampmann steps forward
Dan Henderson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Kampmann's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Kampmann doesn't stop bleeding.
Henderson tries to grapple
He puts Kampmann in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Henderson launches a few hard punches to Martin Kampmann's ribs!
Martin Kampmann's ribs shows the damage! Dan Henderson is working his opponent ribs!
Kampmann doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Dan Henderson pushes Kampmann forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson grapple with Martin Kampmann and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Martin Kampmann falls hard on the mat with Dan Henderson on top of him
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Kampmann
You can see Kampmann's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Henderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Martin Kampmann, who is barely covering up!
Kampmann's Chin is beginning to swell
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Kampmann
Dan Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Martin Kampmann can't prevent his opponent from passing. Henderson looks to work from half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Kampmann
Dan Henderson tries to free his leg
Dan Henderson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kampmann's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann 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.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Martin Kampmann 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 Martin Kampmann
Henderson tries to open up Martin Kampmann's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Kampmann in the side of the head
Kampmann has a small cut in his Forehead
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann 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!
Henderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Martin Kampmann
Solid shots!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann is a bloody mess!
Henderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Dan Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Henderson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Henderson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Martin Kampmann's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Kampmann's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Henderson launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Martin Kampmann's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Kampmann taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Dan Henderson by Submission (Armbar) at 3:00 Round 4
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 23/30 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/52 (75%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 616 s
Statistics: Martin Kampmann
Punches 12/19 (63%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/37 (51%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 588 s
Henderson's toughness made this a runaway victory. Despite Kampmann's attacks and landed strikes and such, Henderson absorbed it all like a boss and ate Kampmann alive.