Post by The Sandmen on Mar 4, 2015 0:46:00 GMT -5
Dan Henderson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Carlos Condit is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Good front kick from Condit!
Henderson stumbles backwards after that one!
Condit grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Henderson
Good looking punches from Carlos Condit on the ground
deflected by Henderson.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Carlos Condit looks to counter!
Condit moves on the ground
Carlos Condit moves to side mount
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Deep breaths from Dan Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Condit's ribs.
That hit Condit who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Condit tries to move to full mount!
Henderson won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Carlos Condit looks to pass to mount...
Condit slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Henderson.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit tries to open Henderson's guard...
Henderson breaks the lock and covers himself from Condit's punches
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Henderson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dan Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Condit catch Dan Henderson's right arm and tries a kimura
Dan Henderson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Henderson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Condit misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Henderson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Carlos Condit rolls Dan Henderson to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Condit is in rear mount over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Condit is in rear mount over Henderson
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. 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.
Dan Henderson throws a combo
Condit punches back but nobody connects.
Henderson avoids a dangerous strike from Condit
and counters with a solid straight!
Condit has a small cut in his Left cheek
Condit launches a hook to the body
Dan Henderson moves aside looking for a counter...
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson is measuring Condit with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Carlos Condit!
Henderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
Good shot! Condit has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dan Henderson attempts to cut off Condit with punches
Condit reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Henderson steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Henderson launches a furious hook!
That hits Condit's chin like a wrecking ball! Condit loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Henderson is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson decides to jump inside Condit's guard.
Condit didn't see that coming. Henderson is in open guard over Condit now.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Condit
Condit works on the ground with his fingers over Henderson's face
Henderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Condit's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Dan Henderson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Dan Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Carlos Condit jumps back and jabs
Condit seems staggered and Dan Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A wicked punch by Dan Henderson
rocks Condit!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit throws a combo
Dan Henderson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Condit swings again, only to get countered once more! Condit is looking bad here!
Dan Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit goes down.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Condit's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Condit
Henderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Condit
Henderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Condit is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit
Dan Henderson storms over Condit with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Henderson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Condit's face with his elbows!
Condit's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit
Dan Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
You can see the pain reflected in Condit's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Condit's eyes...
Condit locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Dan Henderson unil he can pull his arm free! Henderson lost his dominant position.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Condit tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Carlos Condit 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.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Condit is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Henderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Henderson controls the situation despite Carlos Condit efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Not a desiderable position that Condit is in now. Dan Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Henderson suddenly holds Carlos Condit's arm and tries an armbar!
Henderson is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Condit can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dan Henderson!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Hard blow to Condit's mid-section, he seems hurt
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Carlos Condit 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.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Condit is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Henderson catch Carlos Condit's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Condit's arm is bent at an awful angle! Carlos Condit's taps again and again
Winner is Dan Henderson by Submission (kimura) at 3:46 Round 2
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 18/22 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/40 (68%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 345 s
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 1/7 (14%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 356 s
That kick did more damage than what the stats will imply. It hurt. Condit was winning. But ground is Dan's World, and Henderson went to abslute town there on the ground. The kimura finish? That doesn't seem very Hendo'ish, but what can ya do? Big win for him, proving he is no fluke at
.
Carlos Condit is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Good front kick from Condit!
Henderson stumbles backwards after that one!
Condit grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Henderson
Good looking punches from Carlos Condit on the ground
deflected by Henderson.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Carlos Condit looks to counter!
Condit moves on the ground
Carlos Condit moves to side mount
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Deep breaths from Dan Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Condit's ribs.
That hit Condit who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Condit tries to move to full mount!
Henderson won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Carlos Condit looks to pass to mount...
Condit slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Henderson.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit tries to open Henderson's guard...
Henderson breaks the lock and covers himself from Condit's punches
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Henderson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dan Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Condit catch Dan Henderson's right arm and tries a kimura
Dan Henderson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Henderson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Condit misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Carlos Condit throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Henderson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Carlos Condit rolls Dan Henderson to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Condit is in rear mount over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Condit is in rear mount over Henderson
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. 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.
Dan Henderson throws a combo
Condit punches back but nobody connects.
Henderson avoids a dangerous strike from Condit
and counters with a solid straight!
Condit has a small cut in his Left cheek
Condit launches a hook to the body
Dan Henderson moves aside looking for a counter...
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson is measuring Condit with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Carlos Condit!
Henderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
Good shot! Condit has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dan Henderson attempts to cut off Condit with punches
Condit reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Henderson steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Henderson launches a furious hook!
That hits Condit's chin like a wrecking ball! Condit loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Henderson is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson decides to jump inside Condit's guard.
Condit didn't see that coming. Henderson is in open guard over Condit now.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Condit
Condit works on the ground with his fingers over Henderson's face
Henderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Condit's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Dan Henderson has to be confident that he won that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Dan Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Carlos Condit jumps back and jabs
Condit seems staggered and Dan Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A wicked punch by Dan Henderson
rocks Condit!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit throws a combo
Dan Henderson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Condit swings again, only to get countered once more! Condit is looking bad here!
Dan Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit goes down.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Condit's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Condit
Henderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Condit
Henderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Condit is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit
Dan Henderson storms over Condit with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Henderson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Condit's face with his elbows!
Condit's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Henderson is in rear mount over Condit
Dan Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
You can see the pain reflected in Condit's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Condit's eyes...
Condit locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Dan Henderson unil he can pull his arm free! Henderson lost his dominant position.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Condit tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Carlos Condit 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.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Condit is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Henderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Henderson controls the situation despite Carlos Condit efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Not a desiderable position that Condit is in now. Dan Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Henderson suddenly holds Carlos Condit's arm and tries an armbar!
Henderson is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Condit can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dan Henderson!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Hard blow to Condit's mid-section, he seems hurt
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Carlos Condit 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.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Henderson
Condit is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Henderson catch Carlos Condit's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Condit's arm is bent at an awful angle! Carlos Condit's taps again and again
Winner is Dan Henderson by Submission (kimura) at 3:46 Round 2
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 18/22 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/40 (68%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 345 s
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 1/7 (14%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 356 s
That kick did more damage than what the stats will imply. It hurt. Condit was winning. But ground is Dan's World, and Henderson went to abslute town there on the ground. The kimura finish? That doesn't seem very Hendo'ish, but what can ya do? Big win for him, proving he is no fluke at
.
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Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!