Post by The Sandmen on Jan 9, 2013 17:55:08 GMT -5
Dan Henderson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Wanderlei Silva doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Wanderlei Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Henderson and Wanderlei circle around the center of the cage.
Henderson 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.
Wanderlei Silva slightly pushes Henderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Dan Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Wanderlei goes down.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Henderson is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Dan Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Dan Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He succeeds!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva tries to open Henderson's guard...
Henderson breaks the lock and covers himself from Wanderlei's punches
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Wanderlei Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva hovers above Henderson
Good punches to Henderson's body.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva hovers above Henderson
Good punches to Henderson's body.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva aggressively and repeatedly punches Henderson.
Good job by Henderson blocking and slipping the blows.
Wanderlei misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Wanderlei Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva looks to posture up and open Dan Henderson's guard...
Wanderlei Silva forces Dan Henderson to open his guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva tries to open Henderson's guard...
Henderson breaks the lock and covers himself from Wanderlei's punches
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Henderson tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Wanderlei gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Dan Henderson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Dan Henderson doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Henderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Henderson is clinching with Wanderlei.
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to Wanderlei's head
Nothing from this... Dan Henderson seems frustrated.
Henderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Wanderlei Silva to fight back!
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Wanderlei Silva!
That one almost breaks Henderson's chin! He is knocked down!
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wanderlei's moves.
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wanderlei's moves.
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei Silva steps back and allows Henderson to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Dan Henderson is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Henderson pushes Wanderlei Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Wanderlei pushes Dan Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Wanderlei tries to grapple
He puts Henderson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Henderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei launches a few hard punches to Dan Henderson's ribs!
Dan Henderson's ribs shows the damage! Wanderlei Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Henderson hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei launches a few hard punches to Dan Henderson's ribs!
Dan Henderson's ribs shows the damage! Wanderlei Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson tries to take Wanderlei Silva down... Wanderlei stumbles backwards and Dan Henderson launches a few punches...
Wanderlei Silva dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Dan Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Wanderlei Silva jumps back and jabs
Henderson only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Dan Henderson is opening up on Wanderlei and raining down combinations!
Wanderlei doesn't look worried as he defends.
Wanderlei Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Henderson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Dan Henderson's cheek! Henderson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Henderson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wanderlei's moves.
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
1:49 Round 2 and Wanderlei is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Wanderlei launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Dan Henderson is on his feet again.
Henderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Wanderlei sprawls and remains on his feet.
Wanderlei jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Wanderlei Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei struggles and launches a few punches to Henderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Henderson covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson launches a few hard punches to Wanderlei Silva's ribs!
Wanderlei struggles and protects himself.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Wanderlei Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Wanderlei is connecting with a few punches
Wanderlei moves forward looking for some action
Wanderlei Silva shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei Silva tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Dan Henderson
well done Henderson falls hard on the mat
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wanderlei's moves.
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wanderlei's moves.
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei moves backwards and gestures for Dan Henderson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Dan Henderson is standing now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Dan Henderson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Dan Henderson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Wanderlei blocks that. He made it look easy!
Wanderlei launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Henderson's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Wanderlei Silva for eye poke.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to give Henderson time to recover. Dan Henderson seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Henderson launches a furious hook!
That hits Wanderlei's chin like a wrecking ball! Wanderlei loses balance and goes to the mat.
Henderson is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Henderson cartwheels towards Wanderlei!
Wanderlei fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei tries to hit Dan Henderson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Henderson steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Henderson is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Henderson moves backwards and gestures for Wanderlei Silva to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Wanderlei Silva is standing now.
Wanderlei launches a furious low kick!
Henderson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
A punch from Dan Henderson
whizzes past Wanderlei.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Henderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Wanderlei stops that one with his ribs!
Wanderlei tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Wanderlei is clinching with Henderson.
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei struggles and launches a few punches to Henderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Henderson covers his head!
Henderson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva slightly pushes Henderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Wanderlei
that lands on Dan Henderson's leg.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Henderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dan Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Wanderlei Silva swings and Henderson has to retreat
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Wanderlei throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Brutal-looking high kick from Wanderlei Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Henderson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Chin
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dan Henderson paws at Wanderlei.
Wanderlei answers with solid punches!
Henderson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Wanderlei Silva!
Dan Henderson looks rattled! Wanderlei Silva sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Dan Henderson is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Henderson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Henderson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei Silva creates space and allows Dan Henderson to stand up.
Henderson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Wanderlei pushes Dan Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Wanderlei tries to grapple
He puts Henderson in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Henderson's face.
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Right eye
Henderson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei tries to take Dan Henderson down... Henderson stumbles backwards and Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Henderson's jaw!
Henderson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Henderson's face.
Henderson fell like he got shot! This is over!
Henderson's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Right eye
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by KO (Knees) at 4:42 Round 3
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 2/14 (14%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 315 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 18/26 (69%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/31 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 178 s
I liked this fight. Fight of the night? Mmmm, not quite.
Wanderlei Silva doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Wanderlei Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Henderson and Wanderlei circle around the center of the cage.
Henderson 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.
Wanderlei Silva slightly pushes Henderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Dan Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Wanderlei goes down.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei launches a few weak punches
Henderson blocks them effectively.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Henderson is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Dan Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Dan Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He succeeds!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva tries to open Henderson's guard...
Henderson breaks the lock and covers himself from Wanderlei's punches
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Wanderlei Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva hovers above Henderson
Good punches to Henderson's body.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva hovers above Henderson
Good punches to Henderson's body.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva aggressively and repeatedly punches Henderson.
Good job by Henderson blocking and slipping the blows.
Wanderlei misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Wanderlei Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva looks to posture up and open Dan Henderson's guard...
Wanderlei Silva forces Dan Henderson to open his guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Wanderlei Silva tries to open Henderson's guard...
Henderson breaks the lock and covers himself from Wanderlei's punches
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Henderson tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Wanderlei gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Dan Henderson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Dan Henderson doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Henderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Henderson is clinching with Wanderlei.
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to Wanderlei's head
Nothing from this... Dan Henderson seems frustrated.
Henderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Wanderlei Silva to fight back!
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Wanderlei Silva!
That one almost breaks Henderson's chin! He is knocked down!
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wanderlei's moves.
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wanderlei's moves.
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei Silva steps back and allows Henderson to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Dan Henderson is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Henderson pushes Wanderlei Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Wanderlei pushes Dan Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Wanderlei tries to grapple
He puts Henderson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Henderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei launches a few hard punches to Dan Henderson's ribs!
Dan Henderson's ribs shows the damage! Wanderlei Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Henderson hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei launches a few hard punches to Dan Henderson's ribs!
Dan Henderson's ribs shows the damage! Wanderlei Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson tries to take Wanderlei Silva down... Wanderlei stumbles backwards and Dan Henderson launches a few punches...
Wanderlei Silva dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Dan Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Wanderlei Silva jumps back and jabs
Henderson only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Dan Henderson is opening up on Wanderlei and raining down combinations!
Wanderlei doesn't look worried as he defends.
Wanderlei Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Henderson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Dan Henderson's cheek! Henderson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Henderson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wanderlei's moves.
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
1:49 Round 2 and Wanderlei is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Wanderlei launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Dan Henderson is on his feet again.
Henderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Wanderlei sprawls and remains on his feet.
Wanderlei jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Wanderlei Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei struggles and launches a few punches to Henderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Henderson covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson launches a few hard punches to Wanderlei Silva's ribs!
Wanderlei struggles and protects himself.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Wanderlei Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Wanderlei is connecting with a few punches
Wanderlei moves forward looking for some action
Wanderlei Silva shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei Silva tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Dan Henderson
well done Henderson falls hard on the mat
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wanderlei's moves.
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wanderlei's moves.
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei moves backwards and gestures for Dan Henderson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Dan Henderson is standing now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Dan Henderson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Dan Henderson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Wanderlei blocks that. He made it look easy!
Wanderlei launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Henderson's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Wanderlei Silva for eye poke.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to give Henderson time to recover. Dan Henderson seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Henderson launches a furious hook!
That hits Wanderlei's chin like a wrecking ball! Wanderlei loses balance and goes to the mat.
Henderson is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Henderson cartwheels towards Wanderlei!
Wanderlei fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei tries to hit Dan Henderson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Henderson steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Henderson is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Henderson moves backwards and gestures for Wanderlei Silva to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Wanderlei Silva is standing now.
Wanderlei launches a furious low kick!
Henderson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
A punch from Dan Henderson
whizzes past Wanderlei.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Henderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Wanderlei stops that one with his ribs!
Wanderlei tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Wanderlei is clinching with Henderson.
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei struggles and launches a few punches to Henderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Henderson covers his head!
Henderson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva slightly pushes Henderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Wanderlei
that lands on Dan Henderson's leg.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Henderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dan Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Wanderlei Silva swings and Henderson has to retreat
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Wanderlei throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Brutal-looking high kick from Wanderlei Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Henderson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Chin
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dan Henderson paws at Wanderlei.
Wanderlei answers with solid punches!
Henderson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Wanderlei Silva!
Dan Henderson looks rattled! Wanderlei Silva sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Dan Henderson is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Henderson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Henderson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Wanderlei is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei Silva creates space and allows Dan Henderson to stand up.
Henderson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Wanderlei pushes Dan Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Wanderlei tries to grapple
He puts Henderson in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Henderson's face.
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Right eye
Henderson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei tries to take Dan Henderson down... Henderson stumbles backwards and Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Henderson's jaw!
Henderson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Henderson's face.
Henderson fell like he got shot! This is over!
Henderson's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Right eye
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by KO (Knees) at 4:42 Round 3
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 2/14 (14%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 315 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 18/26 (69%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/31 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 178 s
I liked this fight. Fight of the night? Mmmm, not quite.