Post by The Sandmen on Jun 19, 2013 16:07:59 GMT -5
Dan Henderson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Luke Rockhold doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Henderson and Rockhold move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Several good body shots
land on Henderson.
Henderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Henderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Rockhold is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Henderson!
Some big punches are landing!
The two exchange wildly
Rockhold is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Chin
Henderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Dan Henderson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Henderson.
It looks like Rockhold was hit by a bus!
Brilliant combination from Luke Rockhold
Henderson is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
1:41 Round 1 and Rockhold is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rockhold studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
As the fight continues it seems that Luke Rockhold is taking the best of the fight.
Rockhold is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Dan Henderson...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Henderson creates enough space to control Luke Rockhold's leg.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Henderson
Luke Rockhold moves to better his position on the ground...
Luke Rockhold wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Henderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Henderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Henderson controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Luke Rockhold moves to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Rockhold
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Henderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Rockhold holds Dan Henderson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Henderson spins out, but Luke Rockhold was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Henderson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rockhold wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Henderson doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Dan Henderson and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Dan Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rockhold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Henderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Rockhold
Henderson leans back...
He clobbers Luke Rockhold's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Rockhold
Henderson tries to open up Luke Rockhold's defense faking a few punches.
Luke Rockhold wraps his arms around Henderson's arms and counters the punches.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rockhold tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Henderson pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Rockhold is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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An overhand right from Dan Henderson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rockhold's stops that one with his face! How is Rockhold standing?!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Nose
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Nose
Dan Henderson is opening up on Rockhold and raining down combinations!
Rockhold's corner looks worried!
Rockhold's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dan Henderson!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold looks rattled! Dan Henderson sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Luke Rockhold is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Chin
Rockhold seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Henderson is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Dan Henderson's head...
Henderson leans out of the way.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Henderson is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson creates space and allows Luke Rockhold to stand up.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Henderson tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Nose
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rockhold moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dan Henderson checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Dan Henderson charges at Rockhold throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rockhold is rocked!
Rockhold fell like he got shot! This is over!
Rockhold's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (Punches) at 1:41 Round 2
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 27/37 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/10 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 129 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 154 s
Holy hell. Rockhold almost won the first round...almost. Then Henderson Dan-Hendersoned it up, and it was all him after that.
Luke Rockhold doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Henderson and Rockhold move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Several good body shots
land on Henderson.
Henderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Henderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Rockhold is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Henderson!
Some big punches are landing!
The two exchange wildly
Rockhold is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Chin
Henderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Dan Henderson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Henderson.
It looks like Rockhold was hit by a bus!
Brilliant combination from Luke Rockhold
Henderson is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
1:41 Round 1 and Rockhold is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rockhold studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
As the fight continues it seems that Luke Rockhold is taking the best of the fight.
Rockhold is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Dan Henderson...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Henderson creates enough space to control Luke Rockhold's leg.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Henderson
Luke Rockhold moves to better his position on the ground...
Luke Rockhold wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Henderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Henderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Henderson controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Luke Rockhold moves to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Rockhold
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Henderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Rockhold holds Dan Henderson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Henderson spins out, but Luke Rockhold was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Henderson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rockhold wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Henderson doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Dan Henderson and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Dan Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rockhold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Henderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Rockhold
Henderson leans back...
He clobbers Luke Rockhold's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Rockhold
Henderson tries to open up Luke Rockhold's defense faking a few punches.
Luke Rockhold wraps his arms around Henderson's arms and counters the punches.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rockhold tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Henderson pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Rockhold is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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An overhand right from Dan Henderson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rockhold's stops that one with his face! How is Rockhold standing?!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Nose
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Nose
Dan Henderson is opening up on Rockhold and raining down combinations!
Rockhold's corner looks worried!
Rockhold's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dan Henderson!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold looks rattled! Dan Henderson sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Luke Rockhold is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Chin
Rockhold seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Henderson is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Dan Henderson's head...
Henderson leans out of the way.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Henderson is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson creates space and allows Luke Rockhold to stand up.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Henderson tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Nose
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rockhold moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dan Henderson checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Dan Henderson charges at Rockhold throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rockhold is rocked!
Rockhold fell like he got shot! This is over!
Rockhold's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (Punches) at 1:41 Round 2
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 27/37 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/10 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 129 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 154 s
Holy hell. Rockhold almost won the first round...almost. Then Henderson Dan-Hendersoned it up, and it was all him after that.