Post by The Sandmen on Mar 2, 2012 19:42:24 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Dan Henderson chants all around the place!
Dan Henderson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Jon Jones looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Jon Jones takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Bones 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 Bones.
Jon Jones swings...
...no good.
Dan Henderson launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Bones's arms.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Jones is in open guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Jon Jones is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bones's side.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Henderson
Bones leans back...
He clobbers Dan Henderson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Henderson's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Chin
Jon Jones is in open guard over Henderson
Bones tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Henderson
Jon Jones fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Henderson's face!
Henderson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jon Jones is in half guard over Henderson
Jon Jones wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Jon Jones can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Henderson
Jon Jones tries to free his leg
Jon Jones uses some of his skill by jumping out of Henderson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Bones tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Jones in his guard...
Jon Jones rolls him over and takes his back!
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson
Henderson has given his back to Jon Jones who is trying to get one hook in!
Jon Jones has one hook in!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with one hook in
Jon Jones wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bones drills Dan Henderson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Henderson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with one hook in
Jon Jones moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Jones viciously slams hammer blows to Henderson's face!
Henderson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with one hook in
Bones has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Henderson.
Nicely done! Bones now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
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 Bones's moves.
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Bones tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Henderson!
Bones has one of his arm over Dan Henderson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Bones fires a barrage of punches at Henderson's head!
This is bad! Bones is just pounding on Dan Henderson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Forehead
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Bones is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Henderson, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Bones moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Henderson has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Henderson is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Bones tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Henderson!
Bones has one of his arm over Dan Henderson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Bones leans back...
He clobbers Dan Henderson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Nose
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Bones tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Henderson!
Henderson adopts the turtle defense and Bones is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Jon Jones uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Henderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Jones to fight back!
Bones tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Dan Henderson is a bloody mess!
Jon Jones throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Henderson's chin! That stops Henderson in his tracks!
Henderson has a small cut in his Right eye
You can see Henderson's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Jon Jones takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Henderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bones is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jon Jones leans forwards and tries to grapple with Henderson
Bones shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jon Jones shoots and grab Dan Henderson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Bones scoop up Dan Henderson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Henderson to the mat
Jon Jones is in open guard over Henderson
Jon Jones tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Henderson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Bones looks to work from half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Henderson
Bones tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Jon Jones looks to mount Dan Henderson...
Jon Jones slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Jon Jones throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Henderson's face with those brutal elbows! Henderson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The ref pulls off Jon Jones! Henderson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Jon Jones by TKO (GnP) at 1:35 Round 2
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 0/13 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 275 s
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/18 (89%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 275 s
Dan Henderson had a nightmare here today.
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Jon Jones. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
What a fight! I love my job!
Dan Henderson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Jon Jones looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Jon Jones takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Bones 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 Bones.
Jon Jones swings...
...no good.
Dan Henderson launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Bones's arms.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Jones is in open guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Jon Jones is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bones's side.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Henderson
Bones leans back...
He clobbers Dan Henderson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Henderson's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Chin
Jon Jones is in open guard over Henderson
Bones tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Henderson
Jon Jones fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Henderson's face!
Henderson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jon Jones is in half guard over Henderson
Jon Jones wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Jon Jones can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Henderson
Jon Jones tries to free his leg
Jon Jones uses some of his skill by jumping out of Henderson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Bones tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Jones in his guard...
Jon Jones rolls him over and takes his back!
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson
Henderson has given his back to Jon Jones who is trying to get one hook in!
Jon Jones has one hook in!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with one hook in
Jon Jones wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bones drills Dan Henderson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Henderson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with one hook in
Jon Jones moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Jones viciously slams hammer blows to Henderson's face!
Henderson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with one hook in
Bones has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Henderson.
Nicely done! Bones now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
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 Bones's moves.
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Bones tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Henderson!
Bones has one of his arm over Dan Henderson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Bones fires a barrage of punches at Henderson's head!
This is bad! Bones is just pounding on Dan Henderson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Forehead
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Bones is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Henderson, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Bones moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Henderson has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Henderson is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Bones tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Henderson!
Bones has one of his arm over Dan Henderson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Bones leans back...
He clobbers Dan Henderson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Nose
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Bones tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Henderson!
Henderson adopts the turtle defense and Bones is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Bones is in rear mount over Henderson with two hooks in
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Jon Jones uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Henderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Jones to fight back!
Bones tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Dan Henderson is a bloody mess!
Jon Jones throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Henderson's chin! That stops Henderson in his tracks!
Henderson has a small cut in his Right eye
You can see Henderson's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Jon Jones takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Henderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bones is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jon Jones leans forwards and tries to grapple with Henderson
Bones shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jon Jones shoots and grab Dan Henderson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Bones scoop up Dan Henderson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Henderson to the mat
Jon Jones is in open guard over Henderson
Jon Jones tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Henderson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Bones looks to work from half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Henderson
Bones tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Jon Jones looks to mount Dan Henderson...
Jon Jones slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Jon Jones throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Henderson's face with those brutal elbows! Henderson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The ref pulls off Jon Jones! Henderson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Jon Jones by TKO (GnP) at 1:35 Round 2
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 0/13 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 275 s
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/18 (89%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 275 s
Dan Henderson had a nightmare here today.
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Jon Jones. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
What a fight! I love my job!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!