Post by The Sandmen on Feb 4, 2013 23:01:56 GMT -5
Cung Le doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Henderson while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Le and Henderson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Henderson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
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.
Dan Henderson fakes a few punches and advance towards Le trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Cung Le lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Henderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le 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
Cung Le is on his feet again.
Henderson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dan Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Le goes down.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Le
Dan Henderson tries to open Le's guard...
Le breaks the lock and covers himself from Henderson's punches
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Le
Dan Henderson pushes Cung Le against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Cung Le struggles not allowing Dan Henderson improve his position.
Henderson misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Le launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Henderson's ribs.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Le
Henderson tries to jump to side mount.
Cung Le jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Henderson
Cung Le tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Cung Le manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Cung Le is in half guard over Henderson
Le sits over his knees and pushes away Henderson's leg!
Cung Le is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Cung Le is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Cung Le in his guard.
Cung Le keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Cung Le in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Henderson
Cung Le tries to better his position on the ground...
Le breaks the closed guard of Dan Henderson and moves to half guard
Cung Le is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to show some ground skills
Le uses his strength to keep Le at a disadvantage
Cung Le is in side mount over Dan Henderson
As the fight continues it seems that Cung Le is taking the best of the fight.
Cung Le looks to mount Dan Henderson...
Cung Le slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Le's side.
Cung Le is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
Le knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cung Le is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Le tries to launch a few punches to Dan Henderson
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Henderson's defense
Henderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cung Le is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson is cooling the fight on the ground
Cung Le is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Cung Le throws a flurry of punches at Henderson...
A lot of them are hitting Henderson's face
Cung Le is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Cung Le is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Cung Le tries to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
Le misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Cung Le in his guard...
Dan Henderson moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in half guard over Henderson
Cung Le tries to free his leg...
Cung Le uses some of his skill by jumping out of Henderson's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Cung Le is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to trap Cung Le in his guard.
Dan Henderson manages to switch to half guard.
Cung Le is in half guard over Henderson
Cung Le throws a flurry of punches at Henderson...
Henderson is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Cung Le is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
An overhand right from Dan Henderson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Le's stops that one with his face! How is Le standing?!
Henderson tries to grapple
He puts Le in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Le's face while in the clinch!
Le pushes Dan Henderson with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Henderson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dan Henderson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson pushes Cung Le againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Le cannot escape Dan Henderson's clinch! Dan Henderson is just brutalizing Le with punches time and time again!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson grapple with Cung Le and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cung Le managed to maintain his balances and move away from Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Cung Le swings and Henderson has to retreat
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Le with a double overhooks!
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
Cung Le doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Le grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Cung Le
Cung Le is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Le
He succeeds!
Cung Le is in closed guard over Henderson
Le 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) is cheering him!
Cung Le is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Cung Le looks to pass to mount...
Henderson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Henderson was tooling Cung Le for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Cung Le lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Cung Le tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Henderson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Cung Le is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Le
He succeeds!
Cung Le is in closed guard over Henderson
Cung Le launches a few punches to Henderson
Henderson holds Cung Le's arms and blocks the punches!
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Le is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Cung Le uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cung Le is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Le's side.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Henderson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cung Le is looking to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Cung Le gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Cung Le keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Cung Le is in half guard over Henderson
Le tries to launch a few punches to Dan Henderson
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Henderson's defense
Cung Le is in half guard over Henderson
Le tries to get a side mount...
Henderson wraps his leg around Cung Le leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Cung Le is in half guard over Henderson
Cung Le tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Cung Le manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Cung Le is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Cung Le looks to pass to mount...
Le slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Henderson.
Cung Le is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Le tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Cung Le in his guard...
Dan Henderson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Cung Le is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson is getting frustrated here.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Cung Le in his guard...
Cung Le keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cung Le is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Le is moving on the ground...
Henderson tries to counter Le's moves on the ground.
Le misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henderson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Cung Le is in half guard over Henderson
Le tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Cung Le uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cung Le is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Cung Le looks to mount Dan Henderson...
Cung Le slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Cung Le closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Le jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cung Le pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Cung Le.
a series of exchange forces Henderson's back to the fence, without delay Le charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Henderson will be sent flying
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le charge towards Dan Henderson with a flying knee
Dan Henderson saw that coming and block it wiht ease
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
A right hand from Dan Henderson
surprises Le!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Henderson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Cung Le and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Henderson steps forward
Cung Le catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Henderson has a small cut in his Right eye
Le looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Henderson's punches
Henderson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Le.
Dan Henderson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Le blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Henderson follows Cung Le
Le fakes a move.
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Some nice shots from Dan Henderson
that stun Le.
Lightning fast low kick from Le!
Henderson blocks that kick with his leg.
Le is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Le showing excellent timing, blasts Dan Henderson with a right hand.
Henderson steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Henderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Incredible high kick!
Henderson deflects and sidesteps.
Henderson showing excellent timing, blasts Cung Le with a right hand.
Great hook by Dan Henderson! Cung Le is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Henderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Henderson moves backwards and gestures for Cung Le to stand up.
Cung Le is on his feet again.
Solid kick to the leg from Cung Le
that visibly pains Henderson.
Cung Le moves forward and launches a high kick!
Henderson ducks under.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Henderson!
Le is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A bad move from Dan Henderson
allows Le to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Cung Le moves forward looking for some grappling action
Henderson pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Le pushes Dan Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cung Le and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Le moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Henderson's thigh!
Henderson pushes Cung Le and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Le steps backwards away from Dan Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Henderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Le's Chin is beginning to swell
Henderson is holding Cung Le's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cung Le loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Cung Le
Cung Le attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Cung Le manages to switch to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Henderson is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Some nice shots from Dan Henderson
that stun Le.
Cung Le goes with a looping right hand while Dan Henderson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Henderson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Henderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dan Henderson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Le's chin! That stops Le in his tracks!
Dan Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Cung Le jumps back and jabs
Le seems staggered and Dan Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Cung Le chases Henderson and launches a few perfect strikes
Henderson ducks backwards and avoids them.
Cung Le gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Dan Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Le, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Le's ribs.
That punishment by Dan Henderson has left Le staggered! Dan Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Cung Le looks rattled! Dan Henderson sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Cung Le is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
This is over! That impact from Dan Henderson has left Le laying flat on the mat!
Le's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (Punches) at 1:15 Round 4
Statistics: Cung Le
Punches 9/24 (38%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/23 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 469 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 34/46 (74%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/10 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/16 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 446 s
Le needs takedown defence for fights like this one. His was weak. Henderson needs to be nicer to his opponents, cause he was just mean in this one.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!