Post by The Sandmen on Feb 25, 2013 19:28:55 GMT -5
ManMMA Middleweight Championship
Thiago Alves glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Dan Henderson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Now Thiago Alves put his title in contention against Henderson.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Alves from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Thiago Alves 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.
0:31 Round 1 and Henderson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
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.
Thiago Alves pushes away Henderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Henderson stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves circles to get the center of the cage
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Dan Henderson jumps back and jabs
Alves seems staggered and Dan Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Henderson launches a kick
but Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Henderson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Alves's Nose is beginning to swell
Dan Henderson throws a combo
Thiago Alves ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Henderson swings again, only to get countered once more! Henderson is looking bad here!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Henderson attempts a shoot
Thiago Alves hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Henderson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Alves fires low kicks
that fail to land.
A bad move from Dan Henderson
allows Alves to land a solid head kick.
Henderson's Chin is beginning to swell
Henderson has a small cut in his Chin
Alves looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Henderson's punches
Alves is on the receiving end of a great combo by Henderson.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A wicked punch by Thiago Alves
rocks Henderson!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Alves with a double overhooks!
Alves avoids a dangerous strike from Henderson
and counters with a solid straight!
Thiago Alves throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Left cheek
Thiago Alves has found an opening in the defense of Henderson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Henderson's ribs.
Henderson throws a low kick
Thiago Alves blocks.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Thiago Alves!
Henderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Henderson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Alves grab one of Dan Henderson's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Henderson done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves struggles and launches a few punches to Henderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Henderson covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Alves tries to take Dan Henderson down... Henderson stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Henderson's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Thiago Alves shoots and grab Dan Henderson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Alves scoop up Dan Henderson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Henderson to the mat
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Henderson
Alves tries to move to full mount
Alves succeeds
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Alves tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Thiago Alves controls the situation despite Dan Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Alves tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Thiago Alves controls the situation despite Dan Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Henderson's being punished here!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Thiago Alves tries to better his position on the ground...
Alves is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Thiago Alves uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Thiago Alves has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Henderson is connecting with a few punches
Thiago Alves tries a high kick!
Henderson was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Henderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Henderson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Alves begins to launch a barrage of punches over Henderson
this is getting worse and worse for Henderson
Henderson's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Mouth
Dan Henderson paws at Alves.
Alves answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Henderson doesn't stop bleeding.
Thiago Alves throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Henderson's chin! That stops Henderson in his tracks!
Henderson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Dan Henderson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
Henderson stumbles backwards staggered and Thiago Alves launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Henderson is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
That brutal impact left Henderson laid out on the mat! Thiago Alves's corner come in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Right eye
Winner is Thiago Alves by KO (Punches) at 1:10 Round 2
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 26/37 (70%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 43 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 24/32 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 43 s
Thiago Alves defends the Middleweight title!
So, Henderson came out like a monster and gave me false hope that this might actually be an upset and someone might finally dethrone Alves. Then the Alves kicked in and kicked his ass pretty much every second of the fight thereafter.