Post by The Sandmen on Jul 9, 2015 13:55:41 GMT -5
Dan Henderson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Lyoto while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Lyoto Machida today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Dan Henderson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Lyoto's chin
Lyoto has a small cut in his Chin
Henderson is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Dan Henderson
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Henderson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
A right hand from Dan Henderson
gets deflected.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Henderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Dan Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries an armbar from the bottom!
Dan Henderson breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Dan Henderson looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Dan Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Good looking punches from Dan Henderson on the ground
deflected by Lyoto.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Lyoto Machida gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lyoto's being punished here!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Henderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto has Henderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Lyoto manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Henderson
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Henderson.
Lyoto pushes Dan Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Henderson attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto reels from the strikes.
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Henderson.
Dan Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Henderson into his guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches Lyoto.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Dan Henderson passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lyoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Henderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Lyoto 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.
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Henderson's abdomen
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Lyoto Machida positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Henderson's ribs
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Dan Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Henderson.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Henderson blocks with confidence
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
Good shot! Lyoto has reasons to be worried.
Lyoto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Henderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Henderson is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Dan Henderson hovers above Lyoto
Lyoto Machida stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Dan Henderson storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lyoto Machida blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Terrible one sided match... Lyoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Dan Henderson caliber.
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Henderson breaks the closed guard of Lyoto Machida and moves to half guard
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Henderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lyoto's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Henderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lyoto's being punished here!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Lyoto tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Henderson's moves.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Henderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lyoto.
Lyoto uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Henderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lyoto.
Lyoto uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Lyoto Machida 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
Henderson 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Lyoto throws a body kick.
Blocked by Henderson.
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
Lyoto slips it.
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Dan Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Dan Henderson! Lyoto tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Lyoto is unable to lock that and Henderson breaks the lock
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Good movement from Lyoto
who is bobbing and weaving.
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Dan Henderson catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Henderson.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Lyoto
Henderson works on the ground with his fingers over Lyoto's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Henderson's ribs.
Henderson blocks those punches
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Dan Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Henderson's ribs.
Henderson blocks those punches
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Dan Henderson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Henderson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Henderson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Henderson moves back and takes a deep breath.
Lyoto throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Dan Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Henderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Dan Henderson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Dan Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Lyoto just got nailed! Dan Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lyoto is going to have a headache after this one.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
glances off Lyoto's arms.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Lyoto throws a low kick
Dan Henderson blocks.
Dan Henderson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. He made it look easy!
Henderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Middle kick from Lyoto.
The kick just misses.
Terrible one sided match... Lyoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Dan Henderson caliber.
Henderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto Machida didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Henderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Lyoto Machida! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Lyoto Machida doesn't defend himself!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida 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 open guard over Lyoto
Henderson tries to improve position.
Lyoto adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lyoto uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
Lyoto ties him up.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Henderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Henderson leans back...
Lyoto eyes him warily.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Dan Henderson looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Lyoto Machida takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Henderson and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Henderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Henderson
Hard blow to Lyoto's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Henderson moves on the ground
Henderson cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson pushes Lyoto Machida against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Henderson jumps and tries to free his leg! Lyoto doesn't allow this but Dan Henderson is able to get half guard here.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Lyoto misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Lyoto Machida, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Right cheek
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lyoto Machida blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Dan Henderson.
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Round 4
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Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Henderson who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
Lyoto pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Dan Henderson's offensive.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Nice punch by Dan Henderson
that nearly tags Lyoto.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
Henderson checks it.
Dan Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Henderson into his guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Henderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Henderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Dan Henderson is in Lyoto open guard now
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Lyoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Dan Henderson slips out. Lyoto quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dan Henderson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
goes nowhere.
Dan Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Lyoto just got nailed! Dan Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lyoto is going to have a headache after this one.
Henderson pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
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.
Lyoto Machida slightly pushes Henderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto throws a lazy kick
Henderson blocks and keeps his distance.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Henderson.
Henderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Henderson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Henderson into his guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Lyoto breaks the lock and covers himself from Henderson's punches
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Dan Henderson on the ground
deflected by Lyoto.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Henderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Dan Henderson passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Henderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Henderson into his guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Henderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto Machida blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Henderson is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Dan Henderson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto moves backwards and Dan Henderson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto Machida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
that nearly tags Henderson.
Several good body shots
land on Lyoto.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Lyoto stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dan Henderson is coming in again!
Dan Henderson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Lyoto blocks and pushes his opponent.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Henderson's jaw!
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Henderson.
Henderson is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Henderson tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lyoto in the side of the head
Lyoto has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Dan Henderson looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Dan Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Dan Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Henderson drills Lyoto Machida's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Lyoto's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Dan Henderson Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Lyoto Machida is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Lyoto's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Right cheek
That punishment by Dan Henderson has left Lyoto staggered! Dan Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Henderson rolls Lyoto Machida to his stomach and takes his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto has given his back to Dan Henderson who is trying to get one hook in!
Dan Henderson has one hook in!
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lyoto's being punished here!
Lyoto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Dan Henderson hovers above Lyoto
Good punches to Lyoto's body.
Lyoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Henderson tries to end this with a RNC!
Crippling lock!
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That RNC looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Lyoto's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Lyoto manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Henderson
Terrible one sided match... Lyoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Dan Henderson caliber.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Henderson
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Dan Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Henderson
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He succeeds!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Lyoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Henderson
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dan Henderson!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Henderson
Lyoto is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dan Henderson storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Henderson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lyoto's face with his elbows!
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
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 Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida has seen better days.
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dan Henderson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Dan Henderson storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Henderson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lyoto's face with his elbows!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Mouth
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Henderson is the winner of this round.
Winner is Dan Henderson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 18/32 (56%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 10/13 (77%)
GnP strikes 64/124 (52%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 814 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 11/22 (50%)
Kicks 5/10 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/29 (17%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 814 s
Henderson had a complete game here, and the only things keeping Machida in this fight were his dodging, and his toughness. He recovered really well between rounds as well, which helped a truck ton as well. By the end, he had nothing left, and 2 more mins, Hendo probably would have KOed him. Dominant performance throughout.
Ferocious staredown by Lyoto while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Lyoto Machida today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Dan Henderson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Lyoto's chin
Lyoto has a small cut in his Chin
Henderson is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Dan Henderson
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Henderson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
A right hand from Dan Henderson
gets deflected.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Henderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Dan Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries an armbar from the bottom!
Dan Henderson breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Dan Henderson looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Dan Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Good looking punches from Dan Henderson on the ground
deflected by Lyoto.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Lyoto Machida gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lyoto's being punished here!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Henderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto has Henderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Lyoto manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Henderson
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Henderson.
Lyoto pushes Dan Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Henderson attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto reels from the strikes.
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Henderson.
Dan Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Henderson into his guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches Lyoto.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Dan Henderson passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lyoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Henderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Lyoto 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.
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Henderson's abdomen
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Lyoto Machida positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Henderson's ribs
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Dan Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Henderson.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Henderson blocks with confidence
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
Good shot! Lyoto has reasons to be worried.
Lyoto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Henderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Henderson is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Dan Henderson hovers above Lyoto
Lyoto Machida stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Dan Henderson storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lyoto Machida blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Terrible one sided match... Lyoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Dan Henderson caliber.
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Henderson breaks the closed guard of Lyoto Machida and moves to half guard
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Henderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lyoto's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Henderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lyoto's being punished here!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Lyoto tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Henderson's moves.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Henderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lyoto.
Lyoto uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Henderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lyoto.
Lyoto uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Lyoto Machida 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
Henderson 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Lyoto throws a body kick.
Blocked by Henderson.
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
Lyoto slips it.
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Dan Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Dan Henderson! Lyoto tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Lyoto is unable to lock that and Henderson breaks the lock
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Good movement from Lyoto
who is bobbing and weaving.
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Dan Henderson catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Henderson.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Lyoto
Henderson works on the ground with his fingers over Lyoto's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Henderson's ribs.
Henderson blocks those punches
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Dan Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Henderson's ribs.
Henderson blocks those punches
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Dan Henderson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Henderson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Henderson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Henderson moves back and takes a deep breath.
Lyoto throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Dan Henderson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Henderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Dan Henderson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Dan Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Lyoto just got nailed! Dan Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lyoto is going to have a headache after this one.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
glances off Lyoto's arms.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Lyoto throws a low kick
Dan Henderson blocks.
Dan Henderson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. He made it look easy!
Henderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Middle kick from Lyoto.
The kick just misses.
Terrible one sided match... Lyoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Dan Henderson caliber.
Henderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto Machida didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Henderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Lyoto Machida! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Lyoto Machida doesn't defend himself!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida 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 open guard over Lyoto
Henderson tries to improve position.
Lyoto adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lyoto uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
Lyoto ties him up.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Henderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Henderson leans back...
Lyoto eyes him warily.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Dan Henderson looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Lyoto Machida takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Henderson and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Henderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Henderson
Hard blow to Lyoto's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Henderson moves on the ground
Henderson cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson pushes Lyoto Machida against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Henderson jumps and tries to free his leg! Lyoto doesn't allow this but Dan Henderson is able to get half guard here.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Lyoto misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Lyoto Machida, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Right cheek
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lyoto Machida blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Dan Henderson.
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Round 4
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Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Henderson who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
Lyoto pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Dan Henderson's offensive.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Nice punch by Dan Henderson
that nearly tags Lyoto.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
Henderson checks it.
Dan Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Henderson into his guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Henderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Henderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Dan Henderson is in Lyoto open guard now
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Lyoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Dan Henderson slips out. Lyoto quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dan Henderson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
goes nowhere.
Dan Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Lyoto just got nailed! Dan Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lyoto is going to have a headache after this one.
Henderson pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
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.
Lyoto Machida slightly pushes Henderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto throws a lazy kick
Henderson blocks and keeps his distance.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Henderson.
Henderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Henderson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Henderson into his guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Lyoto breaks the lock and covers himself from Henderson's punches
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Dan Henderson on the ground
deflected by Lyoto.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Henderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Dan Henderson tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Dan Henderson passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Henderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Henderson into his guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Henderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto Machida blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Henderson is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Dan Henderson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto moves backwards and Dan Henderson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto Machida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
that nearly tags Henderson.
Several good body shots
land on Lyoto.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Lyoto stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dan Henderson is coming in again!
Dan Henderson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Lyoto blocks and pushes his opponent.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Henderson's jaw!
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Henderson.
Henderson is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Henderson tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lyoto in the side of the head
Lyoto has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Dan Henderson looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Dan Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Dan Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Henderson drills Lyoto Machida's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Lyoto's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Dan Henderson Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Lyoto Machida is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Lyoto's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Right cheek
That punishment by Dan Henderson has left Lyoto staggered! Dan Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Henderson rolls Lyoto Machida to his stomach and takes his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto has given his back to Dan Henderson who is trying to get one hook in!
Dan Henderson has one hook in!
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lyoto's being punished here!
Lyoto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Dan Henderson hovers above Lyoto
Good punches to Lyoto's body.
Lyoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Henderson is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Henderson tries to end this with a RNC!
Crippling lock!
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That RNC looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Lyoto's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Lyoto manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Henderson
Terrible one sided match... Lyoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Dan Henderson caliber.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Henderson
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Dan Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Henderson
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He succeeds!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Lyoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Henderson
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dan Henderson!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Henderson
Lyoto is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dan Henderson storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Henderson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lyoto's face with his elbows!
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
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 Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida has seen better days.
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dan Henderson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Dan Henderson storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Henderson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lyoto's face with his elbows!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Mouth
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Henderson is the winner of this round.
Winner is Dan Henderson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 18/32 (56%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 10/13 (77%)
GnP strikes 64/124 (52%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 814 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 11/22 (50%)
Kicks 5/10 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/29 (17%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 814 s
Henderson had a complete game here, and the only things keeping Machida in this fight were his dodging, and his toughness. He recovered really well between rounds as well, which helped a truck ton as well. By the end, he had nothing left, and 2 more mins, Hendo probably would have KOed him. Dominant performance throughout.