Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2016 11:13:43 GMT -5
Dan Henderson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Askren while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Dan Henderson and Ben Askren touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
Henderson is connecting with a few punches
Ben Askren is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Henderson on his head!
Ben Askren is in open 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!
Henderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Henderson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Ben Askren tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Ben Askren storms over Henderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Dan Henderson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Askren is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren 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 Ben 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,
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Ben 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,
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren 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 Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Ben Askren gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Askren
Henderson tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
Ben Askren wraps his arms around Henderson's arms and counters the punches.
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over 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 aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
Good job by Askren blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
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!
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
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
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!
Askren has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Dan Henderson's head...
It lands flush with Dan Henderson's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson steps back and allows Askren to get back to his feet.
Askren climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tremendous strikes from Henderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Henderson struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Henderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Askren pushes Dan Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with Henderson.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson is holding Ben Askren against the fence with his fingers all over Askren's face
Askren looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Dan Henderson took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren struggles and launches a few punches to Henderson's head
Nothing from this... Ben Askren seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson grab one of Ben Askren's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Ben Askren landed hard on his back
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
Dan Henderson steps back and allows Askren to get back to his feet.
Askren climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Dan Henderson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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0:13 Round 2 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Henderson's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by Henderson.
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Henderson moves backwards and circles around Ben Askren.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Henderson is clinching with Askren.
The fighters are clinching.
Askren goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Dan Henderson is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Ben Askren gets the advantage
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
Henderson is not making himself an easy target.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
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!
Henderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
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
Askren 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Dan 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
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 closed guard over Henderson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Henderson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Askren
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
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Dan Henderson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
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 2:15 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Ben Askren fakes some punches
Henderson ties him up.
Askren misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Dan Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Crushing shot to Askren's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Ben Askren tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Ben Askren 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren grabs Dan Henderson
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Crushing shot to Henderson's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
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...
Henderson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Askren climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Askren is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Askren is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Henderson is on his feet again.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Henderson!
Askren is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Ben Askren tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ben Askren who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Dan Henderson's groin! Was that unintentional?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Ben Askren for groin kick.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Henderson time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Henderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dan Henderson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Henderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Henderson fakes a few punches and advance towards Askren trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Ben Askren lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Dan Henderson's head...
Henderson leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren kicks his legs trying to keep Dan Henderson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren kicks his legs trying to keep Dan Henderson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Henderson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Askren's guard.
Askren tries to fight back with his feet and Henderson just needs another plan now.
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Ben Askren goes for the suplex...
His attempt goes nowhere.
Superb haymaker by Henderson
that lands on Askren's face like a cannon ball!
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Dan Henderson catches Ben Askren's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Henderson.
Dan Henderson is in closed 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
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in closed 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!
Dan Henderson is looking to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Dan Henderson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Henderson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Askren from the side mount!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Dan Henderson moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Forehead
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
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.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Henderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ben Askren.
Dan Henderson is in full 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
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Ben Askren closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Askren is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dan Henderson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
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 clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson launches a few hard punches to Ben Askren's ribs!
Ben Askren's ribs shows the damage! Dan Henderson is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson is launching some bone breaking punches to Askren's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Ben Askren's eyes.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Dan Henderson pushes Askren forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson fakes a few punches and advance towards Askren trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Ben Askren lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
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
Askren misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson decides to jump 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
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.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in open 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 open 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.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. Henderson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
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
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Henderson uses his strength to keep Henderson at a disadvantage
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!
Dan Henderson is in side 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.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ben Askren! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ben Askren doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Henderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ben Askren! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ben Askren doesn't defend himself!
Askren's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Dan Henderson storms over Askren with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Henderson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Askren's face with his elbows!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Dan Henderson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Askren's face with those brutal elbows! Askren needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
This is over! That impact from Dan Henderson has left Askren laying flat on the mat!
Askren has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (GnP) at 4:49 Round 3
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 15/17 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/10 (90%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 34/47 (72%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 478 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 16/60 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 558 s
This was a really good fight. Back and forth wrestling, some striking (from Dan), and some recieving of striking from Benson Askren. These blokes are legit. Danson Henderson was legitter tonight.
Ferocious staredown by Askren while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Dan Henderson and Ben Askren touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
Henderson is connecting with a few punches
Ben Askren is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Henderson on his head!
Ben Askren is in open 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!
Henderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Henderson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Ben Askren tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Ben Askren storms over Henderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Dan Henderson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Askren is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren 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 Ben 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,
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Ben 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,
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren 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 Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Ben Askren gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Askren
Henderson tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
Ben Askren wraps his arms around Henderson's arms and counters the punches.
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over 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 aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
Good job by Askren blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
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!
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
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
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!
Askren has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Dan Henderson's head...
It lands flush with Dan Henderson's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson steps back and allows Askren to get back to his feet.
Askren climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tremendous strikes from Henderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Henderson struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Henderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Askren pushes Dan Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with Henderson.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson is holding Ben Askren against the fence with his fingers all over Askren's face
Askren looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Dan Henderson took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren struggles and launches a few punches to Henderson's head
Nothing from this... Ben Askren seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson grab one of Ben Askren's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Ben Askren landed hard on his back
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
Dan Henderson steps back and allows Askren to get back to his feet.
Askren climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Dan Henderson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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0:13 Round 2 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Henderson's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by Henderson.
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Henderson moves backwards and circles around Ben Askren.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Henderson is clinching with Askren.
The fighters are clinching.
Askren goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Dan Henderson is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Ben Askren gets the advantage
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
Henderson is not making himself an easy target.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
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!
Henderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
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
Askren 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Dan 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
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 closed guard over Henderson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Henderson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Askren
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
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Dan Henderson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
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 2:15 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Ben Askren fakes some punches
Henderson ties him up.
Askren misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Dan Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Crushing shot to Askren's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Ben Askren tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Ben Askren 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren grabs Dan Henderson
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Crushing shot to Henderson's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
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...
Henderson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Askren climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Askren is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Askren is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Henderson is on his feet again.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Henderson!
Askren is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Ben Askren tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ben Askren who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Dan Henderson's groin! Was that unintentional?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Ben Askren for groin kick.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Henderson time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Henderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dan Henderson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Henderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Henderson fakes a few punches and advance towards Askren trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Ben Askren lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Dan Henderson's head...
Henderson leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren kicks his legs trying to keep Dan Henderson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren kicks his legs trying to keep Dan Henderson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Henderson is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Henderson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Askren's guard.
Askren tries to fight back with his feet and Henderson just needs another plan now.
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Ben Askren goes for the suplex...
His attempt goes nowhere.
Superb haymaker by Henderson
that lands on Askren's face like a cannon ball!
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Dan Henderson catches Ben Askren's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Henderson.
Dan Henderson is in closed 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
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in closed 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!
Dan Henderson is looking to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Dan Henderson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
Henderson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Askren from the side mount!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Dan Henderson moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Forehead
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
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.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Henderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ben Askren.
Dan Henderson is in full 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
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Ben Askren closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Askren is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dan Henderson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
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 clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson launches a few hard punches to Ben Askren's ribs!
Ben Askren's ribs shows the damage! Dan Henderson is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson is launching some bone breaking punches to Askren's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Ben Askren's eyes.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Henderson embrace and tries to move away...
Dan Henderson pushes Askren forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson fakes a few punches and advance towards Askren trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Ben Askren lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
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
Askren misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson decides to jump 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
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.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in open 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 open 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.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Henderson tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. Henderson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Askren
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
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Henderson uses his strength to keep Henderson at a disadvantage
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!
Dan Henderson is in side 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.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ben Askren! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ben Askren doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Henderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ben Askren! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ben Askren doesn't defend himself!
Askren's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Dan Henderson storms over Askren with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Henderson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Askren's face with his elbows!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Ben Askren
Dan Henderson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Askren's face with those brutal elbows! Askren needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
This is over! That impact from Dan Henderson has left Askren laying flat on the mat!
Askren has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (GnP) at 4:49 Round 3
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 15/17 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/10 (90%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 34/47 (72%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 478 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 16/60 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 558 s
This was a really good fight. Back and forth wrestling, some striking (from Dan), and some recieving of striking from Benson Askren. These blokes are legit. Danson Henderson was legitter tonight.