Post by The Sandmen on May 10, 2013 10:28:01 GMT -5
Rich Franklin is the favourite fighter of the crowd at SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario).
Rich Franklin looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Dan Henderson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Dan Henderson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Franklin and Henderson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Rich Franklin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
As the fight continues it seems that Rich Franklin is taking the best of the fight.
Franklin throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Dan Henderson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Henderson avoids a dangerous strike from Franklin
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Henderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Henderson moves forward and holds Franklin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson grab one of Rich Franklin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rich Franklin landed hard on his back
Henderson is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Rich Franklin is standing now.
Rich Franklin 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!
Franklin 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 Franklin's moves.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin cartwheels towards Henderson!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Dan Henderson.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Rich Franklin moves to better his position on the ground...
Rich Franklin viciously slams hammer blows to Henderson's face!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Forehead
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Rich Franklin looks to mount Dan Henderson...
Rich Franklin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rich Franklin pushes Dan Henderson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Franklin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
Henderson holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Henderson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rich Franklin.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin is moving on the ground...
Henderson tries to counter Franklin's moves on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
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
Rich Franklin 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 Henderson's moves.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Franklin goes to the body...
He punishes Henderson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Henderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dan Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Henderson followed by a hard jab
Franklin deflects the blows.
Rich Franklin steps forward and fires a high kick!
Henderson blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Franklin is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Dan Henderson tries a hook to the body
and hits Franklin ribs hard
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin 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
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Franklin
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Terrible one sided match... Henderson was not ready to fight a fighter of Rich Franklin caliber.
Franklin moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rich Franklin.
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Round 2
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Franklin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Henderson's face!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Franklin moves on the ground
Franklin cannot take advantage in the ground
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Not a desiderable position that Henderson is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Franklin tries to move to full mount
Franklin's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Henderson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin tries to escape from the closed guard
Franklin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Franklin moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin hovers above Henderson
Good punches to Henderson's body.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rich Franklin is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Henderson's ribs
Crushing shot to Henderson's body! He's holding his side
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
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 Franklin's moves.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson
Henderson holds Rich Franklin's arms and blocks the punches!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Henderson
Henderson 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big hook
Rich Franklin steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Henderson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Tremendous strikes from Franklin!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Franklin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Franklin is clinching with Henderson.
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin tries to take Dan Henderson down... Henderson stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin launches a few punches...
Dan Henderson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Franklin into his guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin breaks the closed guard of Dan Henderson and moves to half guard
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Rich Franklin moves to better his position on the ground...
Rich Franklin viciously slams hammer blows to Henderson's face!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Rich Franklin looks to mount Dan Henderson...
Rich Franklin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Rich Franklin tries to open Henderson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. Henderson is unable to cover himself now!
Henderson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rich Franklin rolls Dan Henderson to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Henderson
Rich Franklin hovers above Henderson
Good punches to Henderson's body.
Franklin is in rear mount over Henderson
Franklin is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Henderson has given his back to Rich Franklin who is trying to get one hook in!
Rich Franklin has one hook in!
Franklin is in rear mount over Henderson with one hook in
Henderson launches a few weak punches
Franklin blocks them effectively.
Franklin is in rear mount over Henderson with one hook in
Henderson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
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 Franklin's moves.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Franklin is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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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 goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Dan Henderson is on his back after that attempt
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
are evaded by Henderson.
Dan Henderson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Dan Henderson attempts to cut off Franklin with punches
Franklin reels from the strikes.
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Right cheek
Henderson is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Dan Henderson
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Franklin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Henderson throws a lazy kick
Franklin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Henderson's chin
Rich Franklin launches a rapid series of punches
taking Henderson from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Rich Franklin just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Henderson may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Franklin 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?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Franklin and Henderson circle around the center of the cage.
Superb haymaker by Henderson
Franklin manages to move aside
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Some nice shots from Rich Franklin
that stun Henderson.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Franklin steps backwards away from Dan Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Henderson follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Henderson needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
The two exchange wildly
Franklin is connecting with a few punches
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Dan Henderson jumps back and jabs
Henderson seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Dan Henderson paws at Franklin.
Franklin answers with solid punches!
Dan Henderson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Franklin blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Henderson!
Nice move by Franklin who clinches and pushes Henderson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson shoots and grab Rich Franklin's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Franklin sprawl and remain on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Henderson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Henderson's ribs.
Rich Franklin swings...
hard impact to Henderson's face!
Henderson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
and hits Henderson ribs hard
Hard blow to Henderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Pulverizing punch to Henderson's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Henderson moves backwards and Rich Franklin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Rich Franklin has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Franklin into his guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin is looking to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Franklin drills Dan Henderson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Rich Franklin! Henderson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Henderson's Nose is beginning to swell
Henderson has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (GnP) at 0:40 Round 4
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 44/60 (73%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 22/30 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 374 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 9/23 (39%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 386 s
Hmm. Neat. I didn't see this win coming. Good fight by Richie-Boy Frankie. Also, how the hell did Franklin take Henderson down 4 times? Weird shit.
Rich Franklin looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Dan Henderson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Dan Henderson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Franklin and Henderson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Rich Franklin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
As the fight continues it seems that Rich Franklin is taking the best of the fight.
Franklin throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Dan Henderson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Henderson avoids a dangerous strike from Franklin
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Henderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Henderson moves forward and holds Franklin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson grab one of Rich Franklin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rich Franklin landed hard on his back
Henderson is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Rich Franklin is standing now.
Rich Franklin 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!
Franklin 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 Franklin's moves.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin cartwheels towards Henderson!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Dan Henderson.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Rich Franklin moves to better his position on the ground...
Rich Franklin viciously slams hammer blows to Henderson's face!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Forehead
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Rich Franklin looks to mount Dan Henderson...
Rich Franklin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rich Franklin pushes Dan Henderson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Franklin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
Henderson holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Henderson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rich Franklin.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin is moving on the ground...
Henderson tries to counter Franklin's moves on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
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
Rich Franklin 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 Henderson's moves.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Franklin goes to the body...
He punishes Henderson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Henderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dan Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Henderson followed by a hard jab
Franklin deflects the blows.
Rich Franklin steps forward and fires a high kick!
Henderson blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Franklin is holding Dan Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Dan Henderson tries a hook to the body
and hits Franklin ribs hard
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin 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
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Franklin
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Terrible one sided match... Henderson was not ready to fight a fighter of Rich Franklin caliber.
Franklin moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rich Franklin.
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Round 2
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Franklin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Henderson's face!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Franklin moves on the ground
Franklin cannot take advantage in the ground
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Not a desiderable position that Henderson is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Franklin tries to move to full mount
Franklin's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Henderson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin tries to escape from the closed guard
Franklin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Henderson
Franklin moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin hovers above Henderson
Good punches to Henderson's body.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rich Franklin is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Henderson's ribs
Crushing shot to Henderson's body! He's holding his side
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
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 Franklin's moves.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson
Henderson holds Rich Franklin's arms and blocks the punches!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Henderson
Henderson 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Henderson has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big hook
Rich Franklin steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Henderson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Tremendous strikes from Franklin!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Franklin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Franklin is clinching with Henderson.
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin tries to take Dan Henderson down... Henderson stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin launches a few punches...
Dan Henderson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Franklin into his guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin breaks the closed guard of Dan Henderson and moves to half guard
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Rich Franklin moves to better his position on the ground...
Rich Franklin viciously slams hammer blows to Henderson's face!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Rich Franklin looks to mount Dan Henderson...
Rich Franklin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Rich Franklin tries to open Henderson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. Henderson is unable to cover himself now!
Henderson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rich Franklin rolls Dan Henderson to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Henderson
Rich Franklin hovers above Henderson
Good punches to Henderson's body.
Franklin is in rear mount over Henderson
Franklin is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Henderson has given his back to Rich Franklin who is trying to get one hook in!
Rich Franklin has one hook in!
Franklin is in rear mount over Henderson with one hook in
Henderson launches a few weak punches
Franklin blocks them effectively.
Franklin is in rear mount over Henderson with one hook in
Henderson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
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 Franklin's moves.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Franklin is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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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 goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Dan Henderson is on his back after that attempt
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
are evaded by Henderson.
Dan Henderson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Dan Henderson attempts to cut off Franklin with punches
Franklin reels from the strikes.
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Right cheek
Henderson is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Dan Henderson
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Franklin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Henderson throws a lazy kick
Franklin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Henderson's chin
Rich Franklin launches a rapid series of punches
taking Henderson from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Rich Franklin just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Henderson may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Franklin 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?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Franklin and Henderson circle around the center of the cage.
Superb haymaker by Henderson
Franklin manages to move aside
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Some nice shots from Rich Franklin
that stun Henderson.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Franklin steps backwards away from Dan Henderson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Henderson follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Henderson needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
The two exchange wildly
Franklin is connecting with a few punches
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Dan Henderson jumps back and jabs
Henderson seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Dan Henderson paws at Franklin.
Franklin answers with solid punches!
Dan Henderson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Franklin blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Henderson!
Nice move by Franklin who clinches and pushes Henderson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson shoots and grab Rich Franklin's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Franklin sprawl and remain on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Henderson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Henderson's ribs.
Rich Franklin swings...
hard impact to Henderson's face!
Henderson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
and hits Henderson ribs hard
Hard blow to Henderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Pulverizing punch to Henderson's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Henderson moves backwards and Rich Franklin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Rich Franklin has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Franklin into his guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin is looking to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Henderson
Rich Franklin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Franklin drills Dan Henderson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Rich Franklin! Henderson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Henderson's Nose is beginning to swell
Henderson has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (GnP) at 0:40 Round 4
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 44/60 (73%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 22/30 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 374 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 9/23 (39%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 386 s
Hmm. Neat. I didn't see this win coming. Good fight by Richie-Boy Frankie. Also, how the hell did Franklin take Henderson down 4 times? Weird shit.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!