Post by The Sandmen on Apr 9, 2015 16:57:51 GMT -5
Diego Sanchez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Dan Henderson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Diego Sanchez and Dan Henderson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Diego throws a body kick.
Blocked by Henderson.
Diego Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Diego into his guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diego Sanchez tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Diego Sanchez passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diego tries to cover his face,
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Diego Sanchez 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!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Diego is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Diego Sanchez moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Diego
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Diego's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Henderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Henderson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Diego's ribs.
Diego blocks Dan Henderson's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Diego launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Henderson's ribs.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Henderson is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Diego tries to open up Dan Henderson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Henderson in the side of the head
Henderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Dan Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Diego delivers a few accurate elbows!
Henderson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Diego is in rear mount over Henderson
Diego tries to get a hook in!
Henderson rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Henderson misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez aggressively and repeatedly punches Henderson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Henderson
Diego Sanchez hooks Henderson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dan Henderson manages to kick Diego away and scrambles on top!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Diego
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 Diego's moves.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
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 Diego's moves.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Henderson is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diego tries to cover his face,
Diego Sanchez 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 Diego's moves.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Diego Sanchez.
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Round 2
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Several good body shots
are evaded by Diego.
Henderson misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Diego Sanchez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego grab one of Dan Henderson's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Henderson done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Diego Sanchez attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Diego.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Diego is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Henderson
Solid shots!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Diego tries to escape from the closed guard
Diego succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Diego Sanchez 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Henderson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Diego's chin
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Dan Henderson jumps back and jabs
Henderson seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Henderson!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Low kick by Diego Sanchez to maintain his distance.
That hits Dan Henderson's ankle
Diego Sanchez 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.
Henderson hyper-extended his leg
Henderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dan Henderson is measuring Diego with his jab.
Diego isn't fazed.
Diego decides to launch some tentative punches
Diego Sanchez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Diego Sanchez throws a combo
Henderson punches back but nobody connects.
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez swings...
hard impact to Henderson's face!
Henderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Diego's defense muffles the blows.
Dan Henderson jabs at Diego
hitting his chest.
Crushing shot to Diego's body! He's holding his side
Henderson showing excellent timing, blasts Diego Sanchez with a right hand.
Great hook by Dan Henderson! Diego Sanchez is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Henderson is standing while Diego is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson creates space and allows Diego Sanchez to stand up.
Diego Sanchez is on his feet again.
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
Diego slips it.
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Diego and Dan Henderson are cliched up against the cage. Diego steps for a throw
Dan Henderson is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson grapple with Diego Sanchez and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Diego Sanchez managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson is launching some bone breaking punches to Diego's ribs while in the clinch.
Diego blocks.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
glances off Diego's arms.
Henderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez swings...
hard impact to Henderson's face!
Diego cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Henderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dan Henderson and Diego engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Forehead
Dan Henderson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego takes a break to breathe while holding Dan Henderson.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Diego, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Diego.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Diego tries to escape from closed guard...
Diego struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Henderson
Diego Sanchez goes for an americana!
Henderson breaks free.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Diego is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Not a desiderable position that Henderson is in now. Diego Sanchez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Deep breaths from Diego Sanchez who tries a hammer punch to Henderson's ribs.
That hit Henderson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Henderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Henderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Diego
Henderson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Diego's ribs.
Diego blocks Dan Henderson's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Henderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Diego
Diego has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Diego attempts a triangle from bottom! Dan Henderson slips out. Diego quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dan Henderson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. 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.
Henderson is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Dan Henderson
Henderson misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Henderson may be in trouble!
Dan Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego Sanchez jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Henderson!
Diego ducks under...
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Henderson's body! He's holding his side
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Henderson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Diego Sanchez work his BJJ game.
Henderson tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Henderson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Henderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Henderson
Terrible one sided match... Henderson was not ready to fight a fighter of Diego Sanchez caliber.
Henderson measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Henderson
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Henderson doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego moves on the ground
Diego Sanchez moves to side mount
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Henderson measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez moves to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez viciously slams hammer blows to Henderson's face!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego Sanchez looks to pass to mount...
Diego slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Henderson.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Diego Sanchez takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Henderson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Diego is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Henderson's eyes...
Dan Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls him over and takes his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Henderson
Henderson tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Henderson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diego is in rear mount over Henderson
Diego Sanchez tries to get his arm under Dan Henderson's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Dan Henderson's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Henderson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
That Neck Crank from Diego Sanchez appears to be unbreakable
Henderson struggles to free himself
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Henderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Neck Crank from Diego Sanchez appears to be unbreakable
Dan Henderson easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Diego is in rear mount over Henderson
Diego Sanchez slides his arm under Dan Henderson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Henderson struggles to free himself
Dan Henderson pulls down on Diego Sanchez's hand and staves off danger
Diego is in rear mount over Henderson
Diego fires a barrage of punches at Henderson's head!
This is bad! Diego is just pounding on Dan Henderson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Henderson to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Henderson.
Henderson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by TKO (GnP) at 4:49 Round 3
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/46 (85%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 564 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 9/30 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/22 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 552 s
Spectacular performance from Diego. He was dodgey yet accurate with standing strikes, he was very effective on takedown offense, mixed in some solid submissions, and just outclassed the beast everywhere. Henderson is a beast, but Diego has announced his arrival in the title picture with a megaphone with this performance.
Dan Henderson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Diego Sanchez and Dan Henderson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Diego throws a body kick.
Blocked by Henderson.
Diego Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Diego into his guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diego Sanchez tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Diego Sanchez passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diego tries to cover his face,
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Diego Sanchez 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!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Diego is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Diego Sanchez moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Diego
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Diego's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Henderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Henderson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Diego's ribs.
Diego blocks Dan Henderson's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Diego launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Henderson's ribs.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Henderson is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Diego tries to open up Dan Henderson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Henderson in the side of the head
Henderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Dan Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Diego delivers a few accurate elbows!
Henderson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Diego is in rear mount over Henderson
Diego tries to get a hook in!
Henderson rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Henderson misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez aggressively and repeatedly punches Henderson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Henderson
Diego Sanchez hooks Henderson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dan Henderson manages to kick Diego away and scrambles on top!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Diego
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 Diego's moves.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
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 Diego's moves.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Diego
Henderson is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diego tries to cover his face,
Diego Sanchez 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 Diego's moves.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Diego Sanchez.
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Round 2
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Several good body shots
are evaded by Diego.
Henderson misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Diego Sanchez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego grab one of Dan Henderson's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Henderson done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Diego Sanchez attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Diego.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Diego is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Henderson
Solid shots!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Diego tries to escape from the closed guard
Diego succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Diego Sanchez 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Henderson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Diego's chin
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Dan Henderson jumps back and jabs
Henderson seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Henderson!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Low kick by Diego Sanchez to maintain his distance.
That hits Dan Henderson's ankle
Diego Sanchez 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.
Henderson hyper-extended his leg
Henderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dan Henderson is measuring Diego with his jab.
Diego isn't fazed.
Diego decides to launch some tentative punches
Diego Sanchez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Diego Sanchez throws a combo
Henderson punches back but nobody connects.
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez swings...
hard impact to Henderson's face!
Henderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Diego's defense muffles the blows.
Dan Henderson jabs at Diego
hitting his chest.
Crushing shot to Diego's body! He's holding his side
Henderson showing excellent timing, blasts Diego Sanchez with a right hand.
Great hook by Dan Henderson! Diego Sanchez is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Henderson is standing while Diego is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson creates space and allows Diego Sanchez to stand up.
Diego Sanchez is on his feet again.
Dan Henderson throws an uppercut
Diego slips it.
Dan Henderson gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Diego and Dan Henderson are cliched up against the cage. Diego steps for a throw
Dan Henderson is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson grapple with Diego Sanchez and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Diego Sanchez managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson is launching some bone breaking punches to Diego's ribs while in the clinch.
Diego blocks.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
glances off Diego's arms.
Henderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez swings...
hard impact to Henderson's face!
Diego cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Henderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dan Henderson and Diego engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Forehead
Dan Henderson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego takes a break to breathe while holding Dan Henderson.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Diego, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Diego.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Diego tries to escape from closed guard...
Diego struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Henderson
Diego Sanchez goes for an americana!
Henderson breaks free.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson attempts to move to full guard
Dan Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Henderson
Diego is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Not a desiderable position that Henderson is in now. Diego Sanchez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Deep breaths from Diego Sanchez who tries a hammer punch to Henderson's ribs.
That hit Henderson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Henderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Henderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Henderson in his guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Diego
Henderson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Diego's ribs.
Diego blocks Dan Henderson's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Henderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Diego
Diego has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Diego attempts a triangle from bottom! Dan Henderson slips out. Diego quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dan Henderson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. 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.
Henderson is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Dan Henderson
Henderson misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Henderson may be in trouble!
Dan Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego Sanchez jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Henderson!
Diego ducks under...
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Henderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Henderson's body! He's holding his side
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Henderson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Diego Sanchez work his BJJ game.
Henderson tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Henderson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Henderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Henderson
Terrible one sided match... Henderson was not ready to fight a fighter of Diego Sanchez caliber.
Henderson measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Henderson
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Henderson doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego moves on the ground
Diego Sanchez moves to side mount
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Henderson measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez moves to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez viciously slams hammer blows to Henderson's face!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego Sanchez looks to pass to mount...
Diego slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Henderson.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Diego Sanchez takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Henderson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Diego is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Henderson's eyes...
Dan Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls him over and takes his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Henderson
Henderson tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Henderson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diego is in rear mount over Henderson
Diego Sanchez tries to get his arm under Dan Henderson's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Dan Henderson's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Henderson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
That Neck Crank from Diego Sanchez appears to be unbreakable
Henderson struggles to free himself
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Henderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Neck Crank from Diego Sanchez appears to be unbreakable
Dan Henderson easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Diego is in rear mount over Henderson
Diego Sanchez slides his arm under Dan Henderson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Henderson struggles to free himself
Dan Henderson pulls down on Diego Sanchez's hand and staves off danger
Diego is in rear mount over Henderson
Diego fires a barrage of punches at Henderson's head!
This is bad! Diego is just pounding on Dan Henderson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Henderson to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Henderson.
Henderson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by TKO (GnP) at 4:49 Round 3
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/46 (85%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 564 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 9/30 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/22 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 552 s
Spectacular performance from Diego. He was dodgey yet accurate with standing strikes, he was very effective on takedown offense, mixed in some solid submissions, and just outclassed the beast everywhere. Henderson is a beast, but Diego has announced his arrival in the title picture with a megaphone with this performance.
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Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!