Post by The Sandmen on Sept 1, 2020 20:11:24 GMT -5
Dan Henderson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Royce Gracie raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Royce is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over The Disappointment
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over The Disappointment
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over The Disappointment
0:51 Round 1 and Royce is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Royce Gracie pushes The Disappointment's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Disappointment wraps his legs while he holds Royce Gracie's head... Tight guard!
The Disappointment is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in half guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie isolates Dan Henderson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Dan Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Disappointment pulls his arm out of danger.
The Disappointment is trying to counter now!
Pitty-pat punches from The Disappointment
Royce Gracie doesn't flinch.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Forehead
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Dan Henderson postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Dan Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches Royce.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Royce's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Left cheek
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Dan Henderson tries to open Royce's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Henderson. Royce is unable to cover himself now!
Royce's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Royce has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
The Disappointment works on the ground with his fingers over Royce's face
Royce shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
The Disappointment tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
A solid combination from Dan Henderson
connects with Royce.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Dan Henderson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Royce from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Chin
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Shovel hook by Dan Henderson
tags Royce.
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Royce looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Henderson's punches
Royce is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Disappointment.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Dan Henderson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Disappointment tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Dan Henderson's guard...
Dan Henderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Disappointment can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Terrible one sided match... Royce was not ready to fight a fighter of Dan Henderson caliber.
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
The Disappointment waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Dan Henderson is on half guard!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Dan Henderson tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Dan Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
The Disappointment fires a barrage of punches at Royce's head!
The punches go wide.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Disappointment is the winner of this round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Royce Gracie.
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Round 2
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Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
The Disappointment waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Dan Henderson is on half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Dan Henderson was tooling Royce Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Royce Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Dan Henderson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
The Disappointment throws a few hammer fists to the face of Royce Gracie
Solid shots!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Royce's face!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Royce tries an armbar from the bottom!
Dan Henderson breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Henderson grabs Royce
Royce loosens The Disappointment's hold.
Royce is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Royce Gracie
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dan Henderson!
Royce ducks under...
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over The Disappointment
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Disappointment misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over The Disappointment
Dan Henderson tries to close the guard.
The Disappointment put Royce Gracie in closed guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Henderson's guard...
Royce Gracie is in The Disappointment open guard now
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over The Disappointment
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over The Disappointment
The Disappointment tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Royce Gracie tries to open The Disappointment's guard...
The Disappointment breaks the lock and covers himself from Royce's punches
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce 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 London Stadium (London, England) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Royce Gracie tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock!
Crippling lock!
The Disappointment struggles and pushes his opponent forward. Both fighters breathe hard as they climb to their feet.
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 2 round
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Royce Gracie and The Disappointment engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Royce follows Dan Henderson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Royce needs to stop playing Dan Henderson's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Chin
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Royce Gracie swings and The Disappointment has to retreat
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dan Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Deep breaths from Dan Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Deep breaths from Dan Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dan Henderson holds Royce Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Royce is in closed guard... The Disappointment tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
The Disappointment goes to the body...
He punishes Royce's ribs with a couple of hooks.
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
The Disappointment is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Dan Henderson
The two exchange wildly
The Disappointment is connecting with a few punches
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
A punch from Royce Gracie
whizzes past The Disappointment.
Royce misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brutal combination from Dan Henderson!
Royce moves aside and dodges.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for The Disappointment, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The Disappointment wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson was tooling Royce Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Royce Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Henderson shoots and grab Royce Gracie's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
The Disappointment scoop up Royce Gracie's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Royce to the mat
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
The Disappointment positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Royce's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The Disappointment clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Dan Henderson breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. 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.
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Royce is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Royce Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Henderson's guard...
The Disappointment doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Disappointment can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Disappointment leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Royce is in closed guard... The Disappointment tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce breaks the closed guard of Dan Henderson and moves to half guard
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Royce's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like The Disappointment
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Disappointment pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Royce
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
The Disappointment is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Dan Henderson
The Disappointment is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Dan Henderson down and prevents his attempts to escape
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie circles around The Disappointment
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
The Disappointment waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Dan Henderson is on half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Royce switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Disappointment struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
The Disappointment positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Royce's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
The Disappointment delivers a few accurate elbows!
Royce is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The Disappointment is in rear mount over Royce
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
The Disappointment tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Royce! The Disappointment has one hook in and keeps working!
The Disappointment is in rear mount over Royce with one hook in
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Royce has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Royce is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Disappointment tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Henderson moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson viciously slams hammer blows to Royce's face!
Royce's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Forehead
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
The Disappointment is in rear mount over Royce with one hook in
The Disappointment has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Royce.
Nicely done! The Disappointment now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Dan Henderson.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Royce Gracie.
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Round 4
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Royce Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Royce's chin! That stops Royce in his tracks!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Royce is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Not a desiderable position that Royce is in now. Dan Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Royce Gracie can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke looks tight...
The Disappointment struggles to free himself
That North South Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The Disappointment's eyes...
Crippling lock!
The Disappointment pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie. 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Hard blow to The Disappointment's mid-section, he seems hurt
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Royce is in closed guard... The Disappointment tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
The Disappointment is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
The Disappointment fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce hold his own hand and breaks The Disappointment's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dan Henderson.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Henderson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dan Henderson holds Royce Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
The Disappointment waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Dan Henderson is on half guard!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Dan Henderson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson tries to free his leg
Dan Henderson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Royce's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
The Disappointment is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Royce
The Disappointment struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce doesn't want to free his opponent and The Disappointment continues in closed guard
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Dan Henderson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Royce steps backwards away from Dan Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Royce Gracie!
The Disappointment ducks under...
The Disappointment tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Disappointment fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson throws down elbows...
Royce is not making himself an easy target.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around The Disappointment
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Royce tries to close his guard around The Disappointment
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around The Disappointment
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Disappointment struggles to free himself
Royce is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Royce is locking that Shoulder Lock...
The Disappointment pulls his arm out of danger.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie launches a few punches to The Disappointment's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Disappointment tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Disappointment moves backwards and circles around Royce Gracie.
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Disappointment struggles... Royce Gracie is unable to take him down
The Disappointment tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dan Henderson!
Royce is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dan Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
The Disappointment tries to jump to side mount.
Royce Gracie closed his guard around Dan Henderson.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Not a desiderable position that The Disappointment is in now. Royce Gracie is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Royce tries to show some ground skills
The Disappointment uses his strength to keep The Disappointment at a disadvantage
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Dan Henderson looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Royce Gracie takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Disappointment moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce tries to close his guard around The Disappointment
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Disappointment is looking to end this fight with strikes
Royce anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Dan Henderson slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dan Henderson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
The Disappointment only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
The Disappointment feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Royce's Chin is beginning to swell
Dan Henderson and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Disappointment decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce is in closed guard... The Disappointment tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Disappointment clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Disappointment leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The Disappointment is trying to counter now!
Royce is in closed guard... The Disappointment tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce is in closed guard... The Disappointment tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce is in closed guard... The Disappointment tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Royce is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Disappointment can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce Gracie'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 show some ground skills
Royce uses his strength to keep Royce at a disadvantage
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to move to full mount!
The Disappointment won't allow him to take this position easily.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over The Disappointment
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie isolates Dan Henderson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Dan Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Royce Gracie slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Dan Henderson cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Dan Henderson looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Royce Gracie sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
The Disappointment launches a barrage of elbows over Royce's face!
Royce Gracie blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Dan Henderson passes momentarily but Royce Gracie sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Dan Henderson.
Winner is Dan Henderson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 29/45 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 39/100 (39%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1070 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/16 (69%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1070 s
Anyone predict against Henderson? If so...he disappointed you, living up to his name. Stupid Henderson.
Royce Gracie raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Royce is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over The Disappointment
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over The Disappointment
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over The Disappointment
0:51 Round 1 and Royce is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Royce Gracie pushes The Disappointment's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Disappointment wraps his legs while he holds Royce Gracie's head... Tight guard!
The Disappointment is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in half guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie isolates Dan Henderson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Dan Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Disappointment pulls his arm out of danger.
The Disappointment is trying to counter now!
Pitty-pat punches from The Disappointment
Royce Gracie doesn't flinch.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Forehead
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Dan Henderson postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Dan Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches Royce.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Royce's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Left cheek
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Dan Henderson tries to open Royce's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Henderson. Royce is unable to cover himself now!
Royce's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Royce has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
The Disappointment works on the ground with his fingers over Royce's face
Royce shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
The Disappointment tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
A solid combination from Dan Henderson
connects with Royce.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Dan Henderson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Royce from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Chin
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Shovel hook by Dan Henderson
tags Royce.
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Royce looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Henderson's punches
Royce is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Disappointment.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Dan Henderson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Disappointment tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Dan Henderson's guard...
Dan Henderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Disappointment can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Terrible one sided match... Royce was not ready to fight a fighter of Dan Henderson caliber.
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
The Disappointment waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Dan Henderson is on half guard!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Dan Henderson tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Dan Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
The Disappointment fires a barrage of punches at Royce's head!
The punches go wide.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Disappointment is the winner of this round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Royce Gracie.
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Round 2
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Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
The Disappointment waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Dan Henderson is on half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Dan Henderson was tooling Royce Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Royce Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Dan Henderson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
The Disappointment throws a few hammer fists to the face of Royce Gracie
Solid shots!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Royce's face!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Royce tries an armbar from the bottom!
Dan Henderson breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Henderson grabs Royce
Royce loosens The Disappointment's hold.
Royce is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Royce Gracie
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dan Henderson!
Royce ducks under...
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over The Disappointment
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Disappointment misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over The Disappointment
Dan Henderson tries to close the guard.
The Disappointment put Royce Gracie in closed guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Henderson's guard...
Royce Gracie is in The Disappointment open guard now
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over The Disappointment
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over The Disappointment
The Disappointment tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Royce Gracie tries to open The Disappointment's guard...
The Disappointment breaks the lock and covers himself from Royce's punches
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce 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 London Stadium (London, England) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Royce Gracie tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock!
Crippling lock!
The Disappointment struggles and pushes his opponent forward. Both fighters breathe hard as they climb to their feet.
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 2 round
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Royce Gracie and The Disappointment engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Royce follows Dan Henderson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Royce needs to stop playing Dan Henderson's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Chin
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Royce Gracie swings and The Disappointment has to retreat
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dan Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Deep breaths from Dan Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Deep breaths from Dan Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dan Henderson holds Royce Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Royce is in closed guard... The Disappointment tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
The Disappointment goes to the body...
He punishes Royce's ribs with a couple of hooks.
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
The Disappointment is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Dan Henderson
The two exchange wildly
The Disappointment is connecting with a few punches
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
A punch from Royce Gracie
whizzes past The Disappointment.
Royce misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brutal combination from Dan Henderson!
Royce moves aside and dodges.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for The Disappointment, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The Disappointment wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson was tooling Royce Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Royce Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Henderson shoots and grab Royce Gracie's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
The Disappointment scoop up Royce Gracie's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Royce to the mat
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
The Disappointment positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Royce's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The Disappointment clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Dan Henderson breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. 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.
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Royce is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Royce Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Henderson's guard...
The Disappointment doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Disappointment can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Disappointment leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Royce is in closed guard... The Disappointment tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce breaks the closed guard of Dan Henderson and moves to half guard
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Royce's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like The Disappointment
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Disappointment pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Royce
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
The Disappointment is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Dan Henderson
The Disappointment is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Dan Henderson down and prevents his attempts to escape
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie circles around The Disappointment
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
The Disappointment waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Dan Henderson is on half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Royce switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Disappointment struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
The Disappointment positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Royce's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
The Disappointment delivers a few accurate elbows!
Royce is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The Disappointment is in rear mount over Royce
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
The Disappointment tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Royce! The Disappointment has one hook in and keeps working!
The Disappointment is in rear mount over Royce with one hook in
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Royce has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Royce is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Disappointment tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Henderson moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson viciously slams hammer blows to Royce's face!
Royce's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Forehead
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
The Disappointment is in rear mount over Royce with one hook in
The Disappointment has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Royce.
Nicely done! The Disappointment now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Dan Henderson.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Royce Gracie.
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Round 4
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Royce Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Royce's chin! That stops Royce in his tracks!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Royce is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Not a desiderable position that Royce is in now. Dan Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Royce Gracie can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke looks tight...
The Disappointment struggles to free himself
That North South Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The Disappointment's eyes...
Crippling lock!
The Disappointment pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie. 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Hard blow to The Disappointment's mid-section, he seems hurt
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Royce is in closed guard... The Disappointment tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
The Disappointment is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
The Disappointment fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce hold his own hand and breaks The Disappointment's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dan Henderson.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Henderson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dan Henderson holds Royce Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
The Disappointment waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Dan Henderson is on half guard!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Dan Henderson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson tries to free his leg
Dan Henderson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Royce's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
The Disappointment is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Royce
The Disappointment struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce doesn't want to free his opponent and The Disappointment continues in closed guard
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Dan Henderson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Royce steps backwards away from Dan Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Royce Gracie!
The Disappointment ducks under...
The Disappointment tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Disappointment fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson throws down elbows...
Royce is not making himself an easy target.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around The Disappointment
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Royce tries to close his guard around The Disappointment
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around The Disappointment
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Disappointment struggles to free himself
Royce is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Royce is locking that Shoulder Lock...
The Disappointment pulls his arm out of danger.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie launches a few punches to The Disappointment's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Disappointment tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Disappointment moves backwards and circles around Royce Gracie.
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Disappointment struggles... Royce Gracie is unable to take him down
The Disappointment tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dan Henderson!
Royce is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dan Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
The Disappointment tries to jump to side mount.
Royce Gracie closed his guard around Dan Henderson.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Not a desiderable position that The Disappointment is in now. Royce Gracie is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Royce tries to show some ground skills
The Disappointment uses his strength to keep The Disappointment at a disadvantage
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Dan Henderson looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Royce Gracie takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Disappointment moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce tries to close his guard around The Disappointment
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Disappointment is looking to end this fight with strikes
Royce anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Dan Henderson slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dan Henderson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
The Disappointment only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
The Disappointment feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Royce's Chin is beginning to swell
Dan Henderson and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Disappointment decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce is in closed guard... The Disappointment tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Disappointment clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Disappointment leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The Disappointment is trying to counter now!
Royce is in closed guard... The Disappointment tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce is in closed guard... The Disappointment tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Royce is in closed guard... The Disappointment tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Royce is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Disappointment can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce Gracie'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 show some ground skills
Royce uses his strength to keep Royce at a disadvantage
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to move to full mount!
The Disappointment won't allow him to take this position easily.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over The Disappointment
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
The Disappointment measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over The Disappointment
Royce Gracie isolates Dan Henderson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Dan Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Royce
Royce doesn't stop bleeding.
Royce Gracie slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Dan Henderson cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Dan Henderson looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Royce Gracie sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
The Disappointment launches a barrage of elbows over Royce's face!
Royce Gracie blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Dan Henderson passes momentarily but Royce Gracie sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Dan Henderson.
Winner is Dan Henderson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 29/45 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 39/100 (39%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1070 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/16 (69%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1070 s
Anyone predict against Henderson? If so...he disappointed you, living up to his name. Stupid Henderson.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!