Post by The Sandmen on Apr 17, 2013 18:38:09 GMT -5
Dan Henderson looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Paul Daley raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Paul Daley fakes a punch and launches himself over Henderson!
Dan Henderson is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Semtex and pushes him away!
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Semtex goes down.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Paul Daley 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 open guard over Semtex
Henderson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Henderson misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Semtex tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Semtex
Dan Henderson looks to posture up and open Paul Daley's guard...
Dan Henderson forces Paul Daley to open his guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Semtex
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Pitty-pat punches from Henderson
They're bothering Semtex even though they aren't hurting him.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Henderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Semtex
Dan Henderson throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Semtex is doing a great job covering himself up.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Henderson is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Semtex
Henderson is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Dan Henderson on the ground
deflected by Semtex.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Henderson throws a combo
Paul Daley ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Henderson swings again, only to get countered once more! Henderson is looking bad here!
Henderson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Henderson.
It looks like Semtex was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Left eye
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Paul Daley chases Henderson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Henderson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Right cheek
Semtex looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Henderson's punches
Semtex measures the resilience of Henderson's chin with an uppercut while Henderson lands some great crosses.
Dan Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dan Henderson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson pushes off of Paul Daley and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Semtex stumbles backwards but Dan Henderson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Semtex hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Semtex hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Paul Daley 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 Paul Daley
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley 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 Paul Daley
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Semtex hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex takes a break to breathe while holding Dan Henderson.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Semtex with a double overhooks!
Dan Henderson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dan Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Paul Daley is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Henderson into his guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Semtex
Henderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Henderson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Henderson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Semtex is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Paul Daley
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson was tooling Paul Daley for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paul Daley lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Paul Daley tries a hook to the body
and hits Henderson ribs hard
Dan Henderson and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Semtex ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Incredible haymaker from Paul Daley!
It misses by a mile.
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Semtex
this is getting worse and worse for Semtex
Semtex's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Henderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dan Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dan Henderson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Daley's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Henderson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Paul Daley just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Semtex's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Henderson is launching some bone breaking punches to Semtex's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Paul Daley's eyes.
Semtex ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to Semtex's head
Those punches are hitting! Semtex covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex launches a few hard punches to Dan Henderson's ribs!
Henderson struggles and protects himself.
Henderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Paul Daley embrace and tries to move away...
Paul Daley pushes Henderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Dan Henderson pushes Semtex forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Semtex misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson grapple with Paul Daley and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Semtex manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson launches a few hard punches to Paul Daley's ribs!
Paul Daley's ribs shows the damage! Dan Henderson is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to Semtex's head
Those punches are hitting! Semtex covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches towards Semtex's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Paul Daley receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson is launching some bone breaking punches to Semtex's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Paul Daley's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Henderson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Paul Daley just can't get away!
Semtex has a small cut in his Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Paul Daley is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Dan Henderson gets the advantage
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Dan Henderson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Dan Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Paul Daley can't prevent his opponent from passing. Henderson looks to work from half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Semtex
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Semtex's face!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Semtex
Good looking punches from Dan Henderson on the ground
They could take their toll on Semtex.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Semtex
Dan Henderson pushes Semtex's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Henderson who is in full mount! Semtex is in trouble now!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Paul Daley
Dan Henderson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Semtex's face with those brutal elbows! Semtex needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Paul Daley
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 Paul Daley
Henderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Henderson controls the situation despite Paul Daley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Paul Daley
Henderson works on the ground with his fingers over Semtex's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Paul Daley
Dan Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches Semtex.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Nose
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Henderson, who walks calmly to his corner.
The cutman is working on Semtex's face.
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Round 3
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Not a desiderable position that Semtex is in now. Dan Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nice punch by Dan Henderson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Left cheek
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Paul Daley chases Henderson and launches a few perfect strikes
Henderson ducks backwards and avoids them.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Semtex with a double overhooks!
Henderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson takes a break to breathe while holding Paul Daley.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Semtex tries to grapple
Henderson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
A right hand from Dan Henderson
surprises Semtex!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Paul Daley
miss their mark.
Semtex misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson swings...
hard impact to Semtex's face!
Semtex's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Semtex cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Henderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Henderson avoids a dangerous strike from Semtex
and counters with a solid straight!
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Paul Daley goes with a looping right hand while Dan Henderson jumps back and jabs
Semtex only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Paul Daley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Henderson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Semtex's jaw!
Paul Daley launches a body shot
Henderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Semtex's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Dan Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dan Henderson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Henderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Paul Daley embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Henderson who put distance between them
Paul Daley fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Henderson blocks that. He made it look easy!
Henderson moves backwards and Paul Daley is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A wicked punch by Dan Henderson
rocks Semtex!
Semtex's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Semtex has a small cut in his Nose
Paul Daley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Henderson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Semtex's jaw!
Semtex's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Paul Daley launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Henderson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Semtex just got nailed! Dan Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Semtex is going to have a headache after this one.
Semtex's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Chin
That punishment by Dan Henderson has left Semtex staggered! Dan Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Semtex is swinging for the fences!
Henderson backpedals and creates space. Paul Daley is asking him if he is going to fight!
Paul Daley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Henderson 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 grapple with Paul Daley and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Dan Henderson is in side mount over Paul Daley
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley is a bloody mess!
Henderson is getting frustrated here.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Paul Daley, who is barely covering up!
Semtex's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Semtex has a small cut in his Right eye
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Paul Daley
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Paul Daley, who is barely covering up!
Paul Daley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dan Henderson!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Paul Daley
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Semtex tries to escape from the full mount...
Dan Henderson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Paul Daley
Henderson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Paul Daley attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Dan Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson viciously slams hammer blows to Semtex's face!
That punishment by Dan Henderson has left Semtex staggered! Dan Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Dan Henderson.
The cutman is working on Semtex's face.
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Round 4
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You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
Incredible haymaker from Dan Henderson!
You can see Paul Daley's head being snapped backwards!
Semtex's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Dan Henderson has left Semtex staggered! Dan Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
0:21 Round 4 and Henderson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Dan Henderson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Semtex
Henderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Paul Daley slightly pushes Henderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Paul Daley is a bloody mess!
Solid low kick from Paul Daley.
Henderson deflects it.
Semtex misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Dan Henderson
tags Semtex.
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson fakes a move and moves laterally.
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Henderson is connecting with a few punches
Semtex's Mouth is beginning to swell
Paul Daley is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Paul Daley circles around Henderson
Paul Daley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Paul Daley has found an opening in the defense of Henderson, launching a big hook
Dan Henderson steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Semtex wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Henderson doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Dan Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson moves backwards and Paul Daley is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Shovel hook by Dan Henderson
tags Semtex.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Semtex tries to grapple
Henderson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Henderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Semtex throws a low kick
Dan Henderson blocks.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Henderson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Semtex blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Paul Daley's cheek! Semtex stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Left cheek
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Henderson is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley is a bloody mess!
Semtex tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Henderson is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Dan Henderson steps back and allows Semtex to get back to his feet.
Paul Daley is on his feet again.
You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
Good shot! Semtex has reasons to be worried.
Semtex cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Henderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Semtex with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Henderson charges at Semtex throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Semtex is rocked!
Semtex hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Dan Henderson has left Semtex unconscious on the mat!
Semtex's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Nose
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (Punches) at 3:33 Round 4
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 32/39 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 35/52 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/40 (70%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 301 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 9/32 (28%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 320 s
WOW! Surprised Daley didn't break the record for most damaged received in a ManMMA fight here. He DEFINITELY came close second. (in the ball park of about 4-5 times what typically KOs someone in ManMMA).
More generally, Dan Henderson simply had the perfect style to combat Daley. He was tough enough to absorb Daley's STRONG punches, without affecting his game too much. And he worked the takedowns and GnP very effectively early on to wear Daley down big time. It all came together into the perfect storm of Daley Domination.
Paul Daley raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Paul Daley fakes a punch and launches himself over Henderson!
Dan Henderson is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Semtex and pushes him away!
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Semtex goes down.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Paul Daley 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 open guard over Semtex
Henderson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Henderson misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Semtex tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Semtex
Dan Henderson looks to posture up and open Paul Daley's guard...
Dan Henderson forces Paul Daley to open his guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Semtex
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Pitty-pat punches from Henderson
They're bothering Semtex even though they aren't hurting him.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Henderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Semtex
Dan Henderson throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Semtex is doing a great job covering himself up.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Henderson is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Semtex
Henderson is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Dan Henderson on the ground
deflected by Semtex.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Henderson throws a combo
Paul Daley ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Henderson swings again, only to get countered once more! Henderson is looking bad here!
Henderson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Henderson.
It looks like Semtex was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Left eye
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Paul Daley chases Henderson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Henderson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Right cheek
Semtex looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Henderson's punches
Semtex measures the resilience of Henderson's chin with an uppercut while Henderson lands some great crosses.
Dan Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dan Henderson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson pushes off of Paul Daley and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Semtex stumbles backwards but Dan Henderson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Semtex hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Semtex hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Paul Daley 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 Paul Daley
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley 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 Paul Daley
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Semtex hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex takes a break to breathe while holding Dan Henderson.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Semtex with a double overhooks!
Dan Henderson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dan Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Paul Daley is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Henderson into his guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Semtex
Henderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Henderson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Henderson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Semtex is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Paul Daley
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson was tooling Paul Daley for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paul Daley lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Paul Daley tries a hook to the body
and hits Henderson ribs hard
Dan Henderson and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Semtex ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Incredible haymaker from Paul Daley!
It misses by a mile.
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Semtex
this is getting worse and worse for Semtex
Semtex's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Henderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dan Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dan Henderson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Daley's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Henderson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Paul Daley just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Semtex's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Henderson is launching some bone breaking punches to Semtex's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Paul Daley's eyes.
Semtex ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to Semtex's head
Those punches are hitting! Semtex covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex launches a few hard punches to Dan Henderson's ribs!
Henderson struggles and protects himself.
Henderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Paul Daley embrace and tries to move away...
Paul Daley pushes Henderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Dan Henderson pushes Semtex forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Semtex misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson grapple with Paul Daley and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Semtex manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson launches a few hard punches to Paul Daley's ribs!
Paul Daley's ribs shows the damage! Dan Henderson is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to Semtex's head
Those punches are hitting! Semtex covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches towards Semtex's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Paul Daley receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson is launching some bone breaking punches to Semtex's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Paul Daley's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Henderson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Paul Daley just can't get away!
Semtex has a small cut in his Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Paul Daley is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Dan Henderson gets the advantage
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Dan Henderson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Semtex
Dan Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Paul Daley can't prevent his opponent from passing. Henderson looks to work from half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Semtex
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Semtex's face!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Semtex
Good looking punches from Dan Henderson on the ground
They could take their toll on Semtex.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Semtex
Dan Henderson pushes Semtex's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Henderson who is in full mount! Semtex is in trouble now!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Paul Daley
Dan Henderson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Semtex's face with those brutal elbows! Semtex needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Paul Daley
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 Paul Daley
Henderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Henderson controls the situation despite Paul Daley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Paul Daley
Henderson works on the ground with his fingers over Semtex's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Paul Daley
Dan Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches Semtex.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Nose
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Henderson, who walks calmly to his corner.
The cutman is working on Semtex's face.
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Round 3
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Not a desiderable position that Semtex is in now. Dan Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nice punch by Dan Henderson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Left cheek
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Paul Daley chases Henderson and launches a few perfect strikes
Henderson ducks backwards and avoids them.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Semtex with a double overhooks!
Henderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson takes a break to breathe while holding Paul Daley.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Semtex tries to grapple
Henderson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
A right hand from Dan Henderson
surprises Semtex!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Paul Daley
miss their mark.
Semtex misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson swings...
hard impact to Semtex's face!
Semtex's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Semtex cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Henderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Henderson avoids a dangerous strike from Semtex
and counters with a solid straight!
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Paul Daley goes with a looping right hand while Dan Henderson jumps back and jabs
Semtex only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Paul Daley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Henderson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Semtex's jaw!
Paul Daley launches a body shot
Henderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Semtex's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Dan Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dan Henderson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Henderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Paul Daley embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Henderson who put distance between them
Paul Daley fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Henderson blocks that. He made it look easy!
Henderson moves backwards and Paul Daley is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A wicked punch by Dan Henderson
rocks Semtex!
Semtex's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Semtex has a small cut in his Nose
Paul Daley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Henderson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Semtex's jaw!
Semtex's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Paul Daley launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Henderson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Semtex just got nailed! Dan Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Semtex is going to have a headache after this one.
Semtex's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Chin
That punishment by Dan Henderson has left Semtex staggered! Dan Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Semtex is swinging for the fences!
Henderson backpedals and creates space. Paul Daley is asking him if he is going to fight!
Paul Daley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Henderson 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 grapple with Paul Daley and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Dan Henderson is in side mount over Paul Daley
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley is a bloody mess!
Henderson is getting frustrated here.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Paul Daley, who is barely covering up!
Semtex's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Semtex has a small cut in his Right eye
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Paul Daley
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Paul Daley, who is barely covering up!
Paul Daley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dan Henderson!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Paul Daley
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Semtex tries to escape from the full mount...
Dan Henderson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Paul Daley
Henderson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Paul Daley attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Dan Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson viciously slams hammer blows to Semtex's face!
That punishment by Dan Henderson has left Semtex staggered! Dan Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Dan Henderson.
The cutman is working on Semtex's face.
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Round 4
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You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
Incredible haymaker from Dan Henderson!
You can see Paul Daley's head being snapped backwards!
Semtex's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Dan Henderson has left Semtex staggered! Dan Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
0:21 Round 4 and Henderson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Dan Henderson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Semtex
Henderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Paul Daley slightly pushes Henderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Paul Daley is a bloody mess!
Solid low kick from Paul Daley.
Henderson deflects it.
Semtex misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Dan Henderson
tags Semtex.
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson fakes a move and moves laterally.
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Henderson is connecting with a few punches
Semtex's Mouth is beginning to swell
Paul Daley is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Paul Daley circles around Henderson
Paul Daley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Paul Daley has found an opening in the defense of Henderson, launching a big hook
Dan Henderson steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Semtex wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Henderson doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Dan Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson moves backwards and Paul Daley is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Shovel hook by Dan Henderson
tags Semtex.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Semtex tries to grapple
Henderson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Henderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Semtex throws a low kick
Dan Henderson blocks.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Henderson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Semtex blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Paul Daley's cheek! Semtex stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Left cheek
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Henderson is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley is a bloody mess!
Semtex tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Henderson is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Dan Henderson steps back and allows Semtex to get back to his feet.
Paul Daley is on his feet again.
You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
Good shot! Semtex has reasons to be worried.
Semtex cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Henderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Semtex with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Henderson charges at Semtex throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Semtex is rocked!
Semtex hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Dan Henderson has left Semtex unconscious on the mat!
Semtex's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Nose
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (Punches) at 3:33 Round 4
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 32/39 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 35/52 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/40 (70%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 301 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 9/32 (28%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 320 s
WOW! Surprised Daley didn't break the record for most damaged received in a ManMMA fight here. He DEFINITELY came close second. (in the ball park of about 4-5 times what typically KOs someone in ManMMA).
More generally, Dan Henderson simply had the perfect style to combat Daley. He was tough enough to absorb Daley's STRONG punches, without affecting his game too much. And he worked the takedowns and GnP very effectively early on to wear Daley down big time. It all came together into the perfect storm of Daley Domination.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!