Post by The Sandmen on Jun 10, 2013 17:39:45 GMT -5
The grudge match.
Hendo vs. Fitch.
Cannon vs. PHX.
LET'S GO!
Dan Henderson looks very relaxed.
Jon Fitch doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Fitch tries to grapple
He puts Henderson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch struggles and launches a few punches to Henderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Henderson covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Left eye
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch struggles and launches a few punches to Henderson's head
Nothing from this... Jon Fitch seems frustrated.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson pushes off of Jon Fitch and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fitch stumbles backwards but Dan Henderson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch shoots and grab Dan Henderson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Fitch scoop up Dan Henderson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Henderson to the mat
Henderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Henderson
Fitch struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Henderson's guard...
Jon Fitch is in Henderson open guard now
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Henderson
Fitch is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Dan Henderson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fitch is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fitch launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Jon Fitch
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 Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fitch 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.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Fitch stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dan Henderson is coming in again!
Dan Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jon Fitch sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Jon Fitch
Fitch counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Fitch is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Jon Fitch
Fitch misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fitch's chin
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Henderson throws a looping left hand...
Fitch moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Jon Fitch leans forwards and tries to grapple with Henderson
Henderson wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Fitch misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Fitch 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.
Fitch tries to take Dan Henderson down... Henderson stumbles backwards and Jon Fitch launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Henderson's jaw!
Henderson's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch struggles and launches a few punches to Henderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Henderson covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch shoots and grab Dan Henderson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Fitch scoop up Dan Henderson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Henderson to the mat
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Henderson
Fitch struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Henderson's guard...
Henderson doesn't want to free his opponent and Fitch continues in closed guard
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Henderson
Jon Fitch tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Jon Fitch passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Henderson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fitch is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Fitch.
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Round 2
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Henderson is holding Jon Fitch's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch shows great balance while pushing away Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Fitch!
Some big punches are landing!
Nice punch by Dan Henderson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Fitch is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Henderson Hyper-extended his left arm
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jon Fitch rolls Dan Henderson to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Henderson
Good looking punches from Jon Fitch on the ground
deflected by Henderson.
Fitch is in rear mount over Henderson
Fitch tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Henderson! Fitch has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Henderson with one hook in
Fitch has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Henderson.
Nicely done! Fitch now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Fitch is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Jon Fitch throws his leg over Dan Henderson's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Jon Fitch's rear naked choke attempt!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Dan Henderson frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Jon Fitch and ends up on top!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Fitch
Dan Henderson looks to posture up and open Jon Fitch's guard...
Dan Henderson forces Jon Fitch to open his guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Fitch
Dan Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Henderson drills Jon Fitch's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Fitch's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. 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 Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Fitch launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Henderson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Left eye
Fitch is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Henderson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jon Fitch!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Fitch 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
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Dan Henderson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Dan Henderson work his BJJ game.
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to show some ground skills
Dan Henderson put Fitch in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Henderson
Jon Fitch tries to open Henderson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Henderson is unable to cover himself now!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Henderson
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Henderson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Henderson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Fitch is connecting with a few punches
Fitch throws a lazy kick
Henderson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Fitch decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Fitch moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Fitch is swinging for the fences!
Henderson backpedals and creates space. Jon Fitch is asking him if he is going to fight!
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Fitch from the ground!
Fitch's Nose is beginning to swell
Henderson tries to grapple
He puts Fitch in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Fitch's face while in the clinch!
Fitch can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Fitch embrace and tries to move away...
Jon Fitch pushes Henderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Fitch doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Dan Henderson pushes Fitch forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Henderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson pushes Jon Fitch against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Fitch's chin! His legs are wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Chin
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Henderson, who walks calmly to his corner.
The cutman is working on Fitch's face.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A right hand from Jon Fitch
makes Henderson stumble back!
Henderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
Good shot! Fitch has reasons to be worried.
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 pushes Jon Fitch againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Fitch cannot escape Dan Henderson's clinch! Dan Henderson is just brutalizing Fitch with punches time and time again!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Fitch to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Fitch.
Jon Fitch can't continue fighting. Steve Mazzagatti doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
Winner is Dan Henderson by TKO (Punches) at 0:54 Round 3
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 14/18 (78%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 303 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/12 (42%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 10/21 (48%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 303 s
Great fight. Fitch had a lot more stamina, but Hendo had a lot more health. This fight goes 4-5 rounds, Hendo is Bendo.
But health and power were probably the difference makers here. They were pretty even, but the power of Hendo's clinch striking was noticable. Fitch's takwdowns and GnP were pretty effective, though the accuracy is to be desired.
Hendo vs. Fitch.
Cannon vs. PHX.
LET'S GO!
Dan Henderson looks very relaxed.
Jon Fitch doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Fitch tries to grapple
He puts Henderson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch struggles and launches a few punches to Henderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Henderson covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Left eye
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch struggles and launches a few punches to Henderson's head
Nothing from this... Jon Fitch seems frustrated.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson pushes off of Jon Fitch and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fitch stumbles backwards but Dan Henderson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch shoots and grab Dan Henderson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Fitch scoop up Dan Henderson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Henderson to the mat
Henderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Henderson
Fitch struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Henderson's guard...
Jon Fitch is in Henderson open guard now
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Henderson
Fitch is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Dan Henderson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fitch is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fitch launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Jon Fitch
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 Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fitch 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.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Fitch stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dan Henderson is coming in again!
Dan Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jon Fitch sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Jon Fitch
Fitch counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Fitch is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Jon Fitch
Fitch misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fitch's chin
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Henderson throws a looping left hand...
Fitch moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Jon Fitch leans forwards and tries to grapple with Henderson
Henderson wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Fitch misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Fitch 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.
Fitch tries to take Dan Henderson down... Henderson stumbles backwards and Jon Fitch launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Henderson's jaw!
Henderson's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch struggles and launches a few punches to Henderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Henderson covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch shoots and grab Dan Henderson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Fitch scoop up Dan Henderson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Henderson to the mat
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Henderson
Fitch struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Henderson's guard...
Henderson doesn't want to free his opponent and Fitch continues in closed guard
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Henderson
Jon Fitch tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Jon Fitch passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Henderson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fitch is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Fitch.
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Round 2
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Henderson is holding Jon Fitch's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch shows great balance while pushing away Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Fitch!
Some big punches are landing!
Nice punch by Dan Henderson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Fitch is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Henderson Hyper-extended his left arm
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jon Fitch rolls Dan Henderson to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Henderson
Good looking punches from Jon Fitch on the ground
deflected by Henderson.
Fitch is in rear mount over Henderson
Fitch tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Henderson! Fitch has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Henderson with one hook in
Fitch has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Henderson.
Nicely done! Fitch now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Fitch is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Jon Fitch throws his leg over Dan Henderson's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Jon Fitch's rear naked choke attempt!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Dan Henderson frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Jon Fitch and ends up on top!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Fitch
Dan Henderson looks to posture up and open Jon Fitch's guard...
Dan Henderson forces Jon Fitch to open his guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Fitch
Dan Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Henderson drills Jon Fitch's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Fitch's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. 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 Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Fitch launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Henderson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Left eye
Fitch is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Henderson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jon Fitch!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Fitch 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
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Dan Henderson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Dan Henderson work his BJJ game.
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to show some ground skills
Dan Henderson put Fitch in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Henderson
Jon Fitch tries to open Henderson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Henderson is unable to cover himself now!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Henderson
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Henderson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Henderson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Fitch is connecting with a few punches
Fitch throws a lazy kick
Henderson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Fitch decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Fitch moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Fitch is swinging for the fences!
Henderson backpedals and creates space. Jon Fitch is asking him if he is going to fight!
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Fitch from the ground!
Fitch's Nose is beginning to swell
Henderson tries to grapple
He puts Fitch in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Fitch's face while in the clinch!
Fitch can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Fitch embrace and tries to move away...
Jon Fitch pushes Henderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Fitch doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Dan Henderson pushes Fitch forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Henderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson pushes Jon Fitch against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Fitch's chin! His legs are wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Chin
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Henderson, who walks calmly to his corner.
The cutman is working on Fitch's face.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A right hand from Jon Fitch
makes Henderson stumble back!
Henderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
Good shot! Fitch has reasons to be worried.
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 pushes Jon Fitch againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Fitch cannot escape Dan Henderson's clinch! Dan Henderson is just brutalizing Fitch with punches time and time again!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Fitch to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Fitch.
Jon Fitch can't continue fighting. Steve Mazzagatti doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
Winner is Dan Henderson by TKO (Punches) at 0:54 Round 3
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 14/18 (78%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 303 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/12 (42%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 10/21 (48%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 303 s
Great fight. Fitch had a lot more stamina, but Hendo had a lot more health. This fight goes 4-5 rounds, Hendo is Bendo.
But health and power were probably the difference makers here. They were pretty even, but the power of Hendo's clinch striking was noticable. Fitch's takwdowns and GnP were pretty effective, though the accuracy is to be desired.