Post by The Sandmen on Dec 8, 2016 22:14:20 GMT -5
Ben Askren doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Henderson while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Henderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ben Askren didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Henderson is in open 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,
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.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
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
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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 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.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Askren waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Henderson! He is reversed and nor Ben Askren is on half guard!
Ben Askren is in half 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.
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Henderson's being punished here!
Henderson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Right cheek
Ben Askren is in half guard over Henderson
Ben Askren pushes Henderson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Henderson wraps his legs while he holds Ben Askren's head... Tight guard!
Ben Askren is in half 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 clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dan Henderson, who is barely covering up!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in half 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Henderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Ben Askren is in half 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 half 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!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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.
Dan Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Askren is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
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.
Crushing shot to Henderson's body! He's holding his side
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
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
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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
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
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 full mount over Dan Henderson
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Henderson's face with those brutal elbows! Henderson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Henderson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
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
Henderson tries to escape from the full mount...
Ben Askren is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Ben Askren.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Henderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dan Henderson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Brilliant combination from Dan Henderson
that forces Askren to try and defend better.
Askren's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to Henderson's face!
Henderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 open guard over Henderson
Henderson doesn't stop bleeding.
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Henderson
Solid shots!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson doesn't stop bleeding.
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 1:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open 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 open guard over Henderson
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Henderson's being punished here!
Henderson's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Ben Askren is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
You can see Henderson's blood making stains in the mat.
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Henderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Henderson doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson is a bloody mess!
Askren moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
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.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Ben Askren can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Askren misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henderson tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson doesn't stop bleeding.
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Henderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Henderson doesn't fight back!
Henderson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Not a desiderable position that Henderson is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Henderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Henderson doesn't fight back!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
You can see Henderson's blood making stains in the mat.
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to Henderson's face!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Henderson was not intelligently defending himself!
Henderson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Forehead
Winner is Ben Askren by TKO (GnP) at 2:46 Round 2
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 49/71 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 380 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/8 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 380 s
The Olympian outwrestles the not-quite-Olympian.
Ferocious staredown by Henderson while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Henderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ben Askren didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Henderson is in open 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,
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.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
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
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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 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.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Askren waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Henderson! He is reversed and nor Ben Askren is on half guard!
Ben Askren is in half 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.
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Henderson's being punished here!
Henderson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Right cheek
Ben Askren is in half guard over Henderson
Ben Askren pushes Henderson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Henderson wraps his legs while he holds Ben Askren's head... Tight guard!
Ben Askren is in half 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 clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dan Henderson, who is barely covering up!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in half 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Henderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Ben Askren is in half 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 half 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!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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.
Dan Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Askren is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
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.
Crushing shot to Henderson's body! He's holding his side
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
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
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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
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
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 full mount over Dan Henderson
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Henderson's face with those brutal elbows! Henderson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Henderson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
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
Henderson tries to escape from the full mount...
Ben Askren is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Ben Askren.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Henderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dan Henderson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Brilliant combination from Dan Henderson
that forces Askren to try and defend better.
Askren's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to Henderson's face!
Henderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 open guard over Henderson
Henderson doesn't stop bleeding.
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Henderson
Solid shots!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson doesn't stop bleeding.
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 1:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open 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 open guard over Henderson
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Henderson's being punished here!
Henderson's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Ben Askren is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
You can see Henderson's blood making stains in the mat.
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Henderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Henderson doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson is a bloody mess!
Askren moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
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.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Henderson
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Ben Askren can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Askren misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henderson tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson doesn't stop bleeding.
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Henderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Henderson doesn't fight back!
Henderson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
Not a desiderable position that Henderson is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Henderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Henderson doesn't fight back!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Henderson
You can see Henderson's blood making stains in the mat.
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to Henderson's face!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Henderson was not intelligently defending himself!
Henderson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Forehead
Winner is Ben Askren by TKO (GnP) at 2:46 Round 2
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 49/71 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 380 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/8 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 380 s
The Olympian outwrestles the not-quite-Olympian.