Post by The Sandmen on Jul 24, 2015 10:21:43 GMT -5
Ben Askren vs. Dan Henderson
Ben Askren is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Dan Henderson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Henderson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Henderson misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
Henderson holds Ben Askren arms and counters his opponent punches.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Ben Askren 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 Chin
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Ben Askren storms over Henderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Henderson's face with his elbows!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Askren is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Henderson's ribs.
Henderson is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
1:38 Round 1 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ben Askren storms over Henderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Dan Henderson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Askren is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Henderson's face!
Dan Henderson blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Henderson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Henderson's punches
Henderson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Askren.
Ben Askren moves forward and launches a low kick.
Henderson blocks that.
Ben Askren takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A furious flurry of punches from Dan Henderson
puts Askren in a world of hurt!
Askren jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ben Askren pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Those punches are hitting! Askren covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Nose
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Askren tries to take Dan Henderson down... Henderson stumbles backwards and Ben Askren launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Henderson's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren tries to take Dan Henderson down... Henderson stumbles backwards and Ben Askren launches a few punches...
Dan Henderson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Dan Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Askren, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Askren is wobbling!
Askren throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Dan Henderson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Askren's chin! That stops Askren in his tracks!
Askren's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Henderson goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Henderson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Henderson throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren throws an uppercut
Henderson slips it.
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with Henderson.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren 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 Ben Askren
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren grapple with Dan Henderson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Dan Henderson managed to maintain his balances and move away from Askren
Askren is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Askren misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren launches a body shot
Henderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Askren is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Henderson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over Henderson
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Henderson's face!
Dan Henderson blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Askren is in rear mount over Henderson
Askren tries to get a hook in!
Henderson rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Henderson
Ben Askren pushes Henderson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Henderson rolls and he's now on half guard over Ben Askren. Nice reversal.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren 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.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Henderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Henderson won't budge, forcing Askren to pull guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Askren
Askren 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 Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Askren
Henderson is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Henderson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over Henderson
Henderson has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Henderson struggles in the ground trying to break Askren's control
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Henderson manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Askren
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson attempts to cut off Askren with punches
Askren reels from the strikes.
Dan Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Dan Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Ben Askren fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Henderson blocks that. It was easy!
A right hand from Ben Askren
misses its target.
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren moves forward and holds Henderson
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren fakes a punch to Dan Henderson ribs and the tries to trip him
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Henderson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ben Askren! He is reversed and nor Dan Henderson is on half guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Dan Henderson.
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Round 3
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Henderson is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Henderson launches a barrage of elbows over Askren's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Askren doesn't fight back!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Henderson fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
This is bad! Henderson is just pounding on Ben Askren's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren 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 side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. 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.
Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Askren is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Henderson.
It looks like Askren was hit by a bus!
Askren's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson attempts to cut off Askren with punches
Askren reels from the strikes.
Henderson showing excellent timing, blasts Ben Askren with a right hand.
Great hook by Dan Henderson! Ben Askren is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren kicks his legs trying to keep Dan Henderson away.
Dan Henderson takes a kick to the body.
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Askren tries to hit Dan Henderson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Henderson steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Askren tries to hit Dan Henderson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Henderson dodges that
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Askren's guard.
Askren didn't see that coming. Henderson is in open guard over Askren now.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Askren
Henderson tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Askren in the side of the head
Askren has a small cut in his Forehead
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Askren
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Askren
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Askren
Dan Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. Henderson looks to work from half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Askren
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Askren
Henderson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Henderson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Henderson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Dan Henderson tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Dan Henderson hovers above Askren
Good punches to Askren's body.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Dan Henderson tries to open Askren's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Henderson. Askren is unable to cover himself now!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ben Askren, who is barely covering up!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Dan Henderson looks to mount Ben Askren...
Dan Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Ben Askren
Dan Henderson hovers above Askren
Good punches to Askren's body.
Askren ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren 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.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Henderson drills Ben Askren's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
This is over! That impact from Dan Henderson has left Askren laying flat on the mat!
Askren's Nose is beginning to swell
Askren has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (GnP) at 4:30 Round 3
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 23/60 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 536 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 25/34 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 37/55 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 498 s
The first 2 rounds of this fight were realllly good. Complete even, back and forth fight times. Dan took over with his 3-dimensionalness, which Ben does not have, and never will, as long as I have 'em I liked this fight.
Ben Askren is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Dan Henderson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Henderson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Henderson misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
Henderson holds Ben Askren arms and counters his opponent punches.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Ben Askren 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 Chin
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Ben Askren storms over Henderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Henderson's face with his elbows!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Askren is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Henderson's ribs.
Henderson is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
1:38 Round 1 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ben Askren storms over Henderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Dan Henderson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Askren is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Henderson's face!
Dan Henderson blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Henderson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Henderson's punches
Henderson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Askren.
Ben Askren moves forward and launches a low kick.
Henderson blocks that.
Ben Askren takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A furious flurry of punches from Dan Henderson
puts Askren in a world of hurt!
Askren jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ben Askren pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Those punches are hitting! Askren covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Nose
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Askren tries to take Dan Henderson down... Henderson stumbles backwards and Ben Askren launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Henderson's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren tries to take Dan Henderson down... Henderson stumbles backwards and Ben Askren launches a few punches...
Dan Henderson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Dan Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Askren, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Askren is wobbling!
Askren throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Dan Henderson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Askren's chin! That stops Askren in his tracks!
Askren's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Henderson goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Henderson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Henderson throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren throws an uppercut
Henderson slips it.
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with Henderson.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren 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 Ben Askren
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren grapple with Dan Henderson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Dan Henderson managed to maintain his balances and move away from Askren
Askren is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Askren misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren launches a body shot
Henderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Askren is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Henderson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over Henderson
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Henderson's face!
Dan Henderson blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Askren is in rear mount over Henderson
Askren tries to get a hook in!
Henderson rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Henderson
Ben Askren pushes Henderson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Henderson rolls and he's now on half guard over Ben Askren. Nice reversal.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren 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.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Henderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Henderson won't budge, forcing Askren to pull guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Askren
Askren 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 Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Askren
Henderson is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Henderson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over Henderson
Henderson has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Henderson struggles in the ground trying to break Askren's control
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Henderson manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Askren
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson attempts to cut off Askren with punches
Askren reels from the strikes.
Dan Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Dan Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Ben Askren fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Henderson blocks that. It was easy!
A right hand from Ben Askren
misses its target.
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren moves forward and holds Henderson
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren fakes a punch to Dan Henderson ribs and the tries to trip him
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Henderson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ben Askren! He is reversed and nor Dan Henderson is on half guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Dan Henderson.
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Round 3
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Henderson is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Henderson launches a barrage of elbows over Askren's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Askren doesn't fight back!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Henderson fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
This is bad! Henderson is just pounding on Ben Askren's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren 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 side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. 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.
Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Askren is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Henderson.
It looks like Askren was hit by a bus!
Askren's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson attempts to cut off Askren with punches
Askren reels from the strikes.
Henderson showing excellent timing, blasts Ben Askren with a right hand.
Great hook by Dan Henderson! Ben Askren is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren kicks his legs trying to keep Dan Henderson away.
Dan Henderson takes a kick to the body.
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Askren tries to hit Dan Henderson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Henderson steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Askren tries to hit Dan Henderson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Henderson dodges that
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Askren's guard.
Askren didn't see that coming. Henderson is in open guard over Askren now.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Askren
Henderson tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Askren in the side of the head
Askren has a small cut in his Forehead
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Askren
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Askren
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Askren
Dan Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. Henderson looks to work from half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Askren
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Askren
Henderson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Henderson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Henderson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Dan Henderson tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Dan Henderson hovers above Askren
Good punches to Askren's body.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Dan Henderson tries to open Askren's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Henderson. Askren is unable to cover himself now!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ben Askren, who is barely covering up!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Dan Henderson looks to mount Ben Askren...
Dan Henderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Ben Askren
Dan Henderson hovers above Askren
Good punches to Askren's body.
Askren ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren 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.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Henderson drills Ben Askren's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
This is over! That impact from Dan Henderson has left Askren laying flat on the mat!
Askren's Nose is beginning to swell
Askren has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (GnP) at 4:30 Round 3
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 23/60 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 536 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 25/34 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 37/55 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 498 s
The first 2 rounds of this fight were realllly good. Complete even, back and forth fight times. Dan took over with his 3-dimensionalness, which Ben does not have, and never will, as long as I have 'em I liked this fight.