Post by The Sandmen on Jul 12, 2013 22:12:56 GMT -5
Wanderlei Silva glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Dan Henderson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Wanderlei Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Wanderlei stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dan Henderson is coming in again!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters briefly tie up...
Wanderlei goes up and comes down hard as Henderson scores a brutal slam!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson pushes Wanderlei Silva against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Henderson jumps and tries to free his leg! Wanderlei doesn't allow this but Dan Henderson is able to get half guard here.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Wanderlei put Dan Henderson in closed guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 closed guard over Wanderlei
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to Henderson's ribs.
That hit Henderson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Henderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Henderson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Wanderlei put Dan Henderson in closed guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Henderson is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Wanderlei Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Henderson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Wanderlei Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Wanderlei Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Wanderlei Silva fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Henderson's face!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Nose
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Wanderlei Silva aggressively and repeatedly punches Henderson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Henderson has a small cut in his Left eye
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Wanderlei Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Good front kick from Wanderlei!
Dan Henderson blocks
Wanderlei Silva attempts a sweep single...
Wanderlei Silva catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Wanderlei.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Wanderlei breaks the closed guard of Dan Henderson and moves to half guard
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dan Henderson, who is barely covering up!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Wanderlei Silva passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Henderson's guard...
Wanderlei Silva is in Henderson open guard now
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Wanderlei fires a barrage of punches at Henderson's head!
This is bad! Wanderlei is just pounding on Dan Henderson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Henderson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva is looking to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Dan Henderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva looks to posture up and open Dan Henderson's guard...
Wanderlei Silva forces Dan Henderson to open his guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Wanderlei throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Henderson
Solid shots!
Henderson's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva pushes Dan Henderson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dan Henderson struggles not allowing Wanderlei Silva improve his position.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Wanderlei moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Wanderlei is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Henderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva was tooling Dan Henderson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Dan Henderson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Wanderlei
Henderson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Wanderlei
Henderson looks to be in very good shape.
Dan Henderson tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Henderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Henderson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Wanderlei can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Henderson is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Henderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Wanderlei Silva
Solid shots!
Wanderlei's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Henderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Henderson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Wanderlei
Henderson tries to open up Wanderlei Silva's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Wanderlei in the side of the head
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Wanderlei
Dan Henderson pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Henderson who is in full mount! Wanderlei is in trouble now!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Henderson suddenly holds Wanderlei Silva's arm and tries an armbar!
Wanderlei can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dan Henderson!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Not a desiderable position that Henderson is in now. Wanderlei Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Henderson goes for an armbar!
Wanderlei Silva breaks the lock and pushes away Dan Henderson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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.
Dan Henderson slightly pushes Wanderlei into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Wanderlei stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dan Henderson is coming in again!
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Dan Henderson jumps back and jabs
Wanderlei seems staggered and Dan Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Here comes Wanderlei Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Henderson's ribs!
Wanderlei Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Wanderlei has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei Silva is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Wanderlei catches an ankle and Henderson is tripped to the mat!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei tries to escape from the closed guard
Wanderlei Silva any adventage in the ground.
Wanderlei misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Wanderlei's face!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei 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 full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Wanderlei
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Dan Henderson rolls him over and takes his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Henderson is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Henderson is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Henderson is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei has Henderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Henderson is unable to move under Wanderlei control.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Henderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Henderson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Wanderlei Silva and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A right hand from Dan Henderson
makes Wanderlei stumble back!
Wanderlei Silva tries a high kick!
Henderson blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Wanderlei goes to the body...
He punishes Henderson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Wanderlei Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Henderson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Wanderlei Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Henderson quickly defends.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Dan Henderson swings...
hard impact to Wanderlei's face!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Wanderlei launches a stiff jab!
Henderson ducks that one.
Wanderlei begins to launch a barrage of punches over Henderson
Dan Henderson is smart enough to duck backwards
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Wanderlei stops that one with his ribs!
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of Henderson, launching a big hook
Dan Henderson steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Henderson attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Wanderlei's kick.
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of Henderson, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Henderson is wobbling!
Nice punch by Dan Henderson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Henderson
Wanderlei shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Henderson doesn't let Wanderlei get in on his legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Solid kick to the leg from Dan Henderson
that visibly pains Wanderlei.
Wanderlei hyper-extended his left leg
Wanderlei steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Wanderlei Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Wanderlei!
Nice move by Henderson who clinches and pushes Wanderlei against the cage
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei Silva
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei tries to take Dan Henderson down... Henderson stumbles backwards and Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches...
Dan Henderson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Henderson steps backwards away from Wanderlei Silva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Wanderlei throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Henderson's defense muffles the blows.
Wanderlei misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
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.
Wanderlei launches a few hard punches to Dan Henderson's ribs!
Henderson struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Wanderlei with uppercuts!
Wanderlei is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Wanderlei is unable to escape!
Wanderlei's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson pushes Wanderlei Silva against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Wanderlei's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Wanderlei hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Dan Henderson has left Wanderlei unconscious on the mat!
Wanderlei's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (Uppercuts) at 4:05 Round 3
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 4/22 (18%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 24/37 (65%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 466 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/16 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 466 s
Henderson can absorb damamge a lot better than Wanderlei. If Wanderlei can get that in order, he will be a monster. But here, he is just taking a bit too much to come out on top. Kinda sucks, cause he has the offense, methinks, just not the proper defence for that offense style yo.
Dan Henderson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Wanderlei Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Wanderlei stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dan Henderson is coming in again!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters briefly tie up...
Wanderlei goes up and comes down hard as Henderson scores a brutal slam!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson pushes Wanderlei Silva against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Henderson jumps and tries to free his leg! Wanderlei doesn't allow this but Dan Henderson is able to get half guard here.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Wanderlei put Dan Henderson in closed guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 closed guard over Wanderlei
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to Henderson's ribs.
That hit Henderson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Henderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Henderson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Wanderlei put Dan Henderson in closed guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Henderson is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Wanderlei Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Henderson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Wanderlei Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Wanderlei Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Wanderlei Silva fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Henderson's face!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Nose
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Wanderlei Silva aggressively and repeatedly punches Henderson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Henderson has a small cut in his Left eye
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Wanderlei Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Good front kick from Wanderlei!
Dan Henderson blocks
Wanderlei Silva attempts a sweep single...
Wanderlei Silva catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Wanderlei.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Wanderlei breaks the closed guard of Dan Henderson and moves to half guard
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dan Henderson, who is barely covering up!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Wanderlei Silva passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Henderson's guard...
Wanderlei Silva is in Henderson open guard now
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Wanderlei fires a barrage of punches at Henderson's head!
This is bad! Wanderlei is just pounding on Dan Henderson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Henderson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva is looking to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Dan Henderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva looks to posture up and open Dan Henderson's guard...
Wanderlei Silva forces Dan Henderson to open his guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Wanderlei throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Henderson
Solid shots!
Henderson's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva pushes Dan Henderson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dan Henderson struggles not allowing Wanderlei Silva improve his position.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Wanderlei moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Wanderlei is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Henderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva was tooling Dan Henderson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Dan Henderson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Wanderlei
Henderson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Wanderlei
Henderson looks to be in very good shape.
Dan Henderson tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Henderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Henderson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Wanderlei can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Henderson is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Henderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Wanderlei Silva
Solid shots!
Wanderlei's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Henderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Henderson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Wanderlei
Henderson tries to open up Wanderlei Silva's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Wanderlei in the side of the head
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Wanderlei
Dan Henderson pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Henderson who is in full mount! Wanderlei is in trouble now!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Henderson suddenly holds Wanderlei Silva's arm and tries an armbar!
Wanderlei can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dan Henderson!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Not a desiderable position that Henderson is in now. Wanderlei Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Henderson goes for an armbar!
Wanderlei Silva breaks the lock and pushes away Dan Henderson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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.
Dan Henderson slightly pushes Wanderlei into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Wanderlei stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dan Henderson is coming in again!
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Dan Henderson jumps back and jabs
Wanderlei seems staggered and Dan Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Here comes Wanderlei Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Henderson's ribs!
Wanderlei Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Wanderlei has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei Silva is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Wanderlei catches an ankle and Henderson is tripped to the mat!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei tries to escape from the closed guard
Wanderlei Silva any adventage in the ground.
Wanderlei misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Wanderlei's face!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei 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 full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Wanderlei
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Dan Henderson rolls him over and takes his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Henderson is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Henderson is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Henderson is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei has Henderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Henderson is unable to move under Wanderlei control.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Henderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Henderson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Wanderlei Silva and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A right hand from Dan Henderson
makes Wanderlei stumble back!
Wanderlei Silva tries a high kick!
Henderson blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Wanderlei goes to the body...
He punishes Henderson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Wanderlei Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Henderson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Wanderlei Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Henderson quickly defends.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Dan Henderson swings...
hard impact to Wanderlei's face!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Wanderlei launches a stiff jab!
Henderson ducks that one.
Wanderlei begins to launch a barrage of punches over Henderson
Dan Henderson is smart enough to duck backwards
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Wanderlei stops that one with his ribs!
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of Henderson, launching a big hook
Dan Henderson steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Henderson attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Wanderlei's kick.
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of Henderson, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Henderson is wobbling!
Nice punch by Dan Henderson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Henderson
Wanderlei shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Henderson doesn't let Wanderlei get in on his legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Solid kick to the leg from Dan Henderson
that visibly pains Wanderlei.
Wanderlei hyper-extended his left leg
Wanderlei steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Wanderlei Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Wanderlei!
Nice move by Henderson who clinches and pushes Wanderlei against the cage
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei Silva
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei tries to take Dan Henderson down... Henderson stumbles backwards and Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches...
Dan Henderson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Henderson steps backwards away from Wanderlei Silva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Wanderlei throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Henderson's defense muffles the blows.
Wanderlei misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
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.
Wanderlei launches a few hard punches to Dan Henderson's ribs!
Henderson struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Wanderlei with uppercuts!
Wanderlei is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Wanderlei is unable to escape!
Wanderlei's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson pushes Wanderlei Silva against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Wanderlei's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Wanderlei hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Dan Henderson has left Wanderlei unconscious on the mat!
Wanderlei's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (Uppercuts) at 4:05 Round 3
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 4/22 (18%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 24/37 (65%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 466 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/16 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 466 s
Henderson can absorb damamge a lot better than Wanderlei. If Wanderlei can get that in order, he will be a monster. But here, he is just taking a bit too much to come out on top. Kinda sucks, cause he has the offense, methinks, just not the proper defence for that offense style yo.