Post by The Sandmen on Oct 24, 2019 1:51:04 GMT -5
Dan Henderson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Alexander Gustafsson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Disappointment throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Gustafsson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Gustafsson steps forward
The Disappointment feints.
A right hand from Alexander Gustafsson
makes The Disappointment stumble back!
0:47 Round 1 and The Disappointment is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Brilliant combination from Dan Henderson
that forces Gustafsson to try and defend better.
The Disappointment looks to be in very good shape.
The Disappointment fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Gustafsson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Gustafsson
Gustafsson holds Dan Henderson's arms and blocks the punches!
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around The Disappointment
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Gustafsson
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
Gustafsson ties him up.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Gustafsson
Dan Henderson pushes Alexander Gustafsson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Disappointment jumps and tries to free his leg! Gustafsson doesn't allow this but Dan Henderson is able to get half guard here.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Gustafsson
The Disappointment positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gustafsson's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left eye
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Gustafsson
The Disappointment tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gustafsson in the side of the head
Gustafsson's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Gustafsson
The Disappointment gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Alexander Gustafsson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Alexander Gustafsson doesn't defend himself!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Gustafsson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Gustafsson
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
2:41 Round 1 and Gustafsson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Alexander Gustafsson fires an unorthodox punch to The Disappointment's torso
that goes wide.
Gustafsson misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by The Disappointment followed by a hard jab
Gustafsson deflects the blows.
Alexander Gustafsson charges at The Disappointment throwing flurries left and right.
Dan Henderson gets out of the way.
Gustafsson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Disappointment struggles... Alexander Gustafsson is unable to take him down
The Disappointment is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Gustafsson.
The Disappointment is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
The Disappointment delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gustafsson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left eye
The Disappointment is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gustafsson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Gustafsson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Forehead
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The Disappointment is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
The Disappointment tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Disappointment moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Dan Henderson!
That one almost breaks Gustafsson's chin! He is knocked down!
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
The Disappointment is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Gustafsson was not ready to fight a fighter of Dan Henderson caliber.
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
The Disappointment moves backwards and gestures for Alexander Gustafsson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexander Gustafsson is standing now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson was tooling Alexander Gustafsson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Gustafsson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dan Henderson tries a hook to the body
and hits Gustafsson ribs hard
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Gustafsson throws a lazy kick
The Disappointment dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Gustafsson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Gustafsson!
Nice move by The Disappointment who clinches and pushes Gustafsson against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson shoots and grab Alexander Gustafsson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
The Disappointment scoop up Alexander Gustafsson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Gustafsson to the mat
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to The Disappointment's cheek from the guard.
Dan Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Disappointment.
The cutman is working on Gustafsson's face.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Disappointment wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Disappointment moves forward and holds Gustafsson
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Disappointment tries to take Alexander Gustafsson down... Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Dan Henderson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gustafsson's jaw!
Alexander Gustafsson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dan Henderson!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal punches to Gustafsson's face while in the clinch!
Gustafsson can't take many more shots like those!
Gustafsson is out! Gustafsson is out! Dan Henderson has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Gustafsson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (Punches) at 0:37 Round 2
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/28 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 120 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 130 s
The Disappointment lived up to his nickname in this one, disappointing Gustafsson, who was expecting an easy win that did not materialize.
Alexander Gustafsson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The Disappointment throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Gustafsson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Gustafsson steps forward
The Disappointment feints.
A right hand from Alexander Gustafsson
makes The Disappointment stumble back!
0:47 Round 1 and The Disappointment is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Brilliant combination from Dan Henderson
that forces Gustafsson to try and defend better.
The Disappointment looks to be in very good shape.
The Disappointment fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Gustafsson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Gustafsson
Gustafsson holds Dan Henderson's arms and blocks the punches!
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around The Disappointment
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Gustafsson
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
Gustafsson ties him up.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Gustafsson
Dan Henderson pushes Alexander Gustafsson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Disappointment jumps and tries to free his leg! Gustafsson doesn't allow this but Dan Henderson is able to get half guard here.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Gustafsson
The Disappointment positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gustafsson's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left eye
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Gustafsson
The Disappointment tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gustafsson in the side of the head
Gustafsson's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Gustafsson
The Disappointment gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Alexander Gustafsson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Alexander Gustafsson doesn't defend himself!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Gustafsson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Gustafsson
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
2:41 Round 1 and Gustafsson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Alexander Gustafsson fires an unorthodox punch to The Disappointment's torso
that goes wide.
Gustafsson misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by The Disappointment followed by a hard jab
Gustafsson deflects the blows.
Alexander Gustafsson charges at The Disappointment throwing flurries left and right.
Dan Henderson gets out of the way.
Gustafsson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Disappointment struggles... Alexander Gustafsson is unable to take him down
The Disappointment is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Gustafsson.
The Disappointment is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
The Disappointment delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gustafsson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left eye
The Disappointment is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gustafsson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Gustafsson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Forehead
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The Disappointment is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
The Disappointment tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Disappointment moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Dan Henderson!
That one almost breaks Gustafsson's chin! He is knocked down!
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
The Disappointment is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Gustafsson was not ready to fight a fighter of Dan Henderson caliber.
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
The Disappointment moves backwards and gestures for Alexander Gustafsson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexander Gustafsson is standing now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson was tooling Alexander Gustafsson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Gustafsson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dan Henderson tries a hook to the body
and hits Gustafsson ribs hard
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Gustafsson throws a lazy kick
The Disappointment dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Gustafsson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Gustafsson!
Nice move by The Disappointment who clinches and pushes Gustafsson against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson shoots and grab Alexander Gustafsson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
The Disappointment scoop up Alexander Gustafsson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Gustafsson to the mat
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to The Disappointment's cheek from the guard.
Dan Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Disappointment.
The cutman is working on Gustafsson's face.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Disappointment wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Disappointment moves forward and holds Gustafsson
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Disappointment tries to take Alexander Gustafsson down... Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Dan Henderson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gustafsson's jaw!
Alexander Gustafsson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dan Henderson!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal punches to Gustafsson's face while in the clinch!
Gustafsson can't take many more shots like those!
Gustafsson is out! Gustafsson is out! Dan Henderson has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Gustafsson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (Punches) at 0:37 Round 2
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/28 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 120 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 130 s
The Disappointment lived up to his nickname in this one, disappointing Gustafsson, who was expecting an easy win that did not materialize.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!