Post by The Sandmen on Jan 27, 2016 18:01:44 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Franklin while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Dan Henderson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Henderson is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Franklin steps forward
Henderson feints.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on Henderson.
Hard blow to Henderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Henderson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Dan Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Franklin just got nailed! Dan Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Franklin is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Henderson is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Dan Henderson
Henderson goes to the body...
He punishes Franklin's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Brutal-looking high kick from Rich Franklin!
Henderson dodges!
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Dan Henderson is opening up on Franklin and raining down combinations!
Franklin's corner looks worried!
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Henderson with a double overhooks!
Henderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Henderson is clinching with Franklin.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Henderson's face while in the clinch!
Henderson can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to Franklin's head
Those punches are hitting! Franklin covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Henderson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Rich Franklin just can't get away!
Franklin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Henderson's face, followed by knees to the body from Rich Franklin!
Henderson doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Henderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Henderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Henderson hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson slightly pushes Franklin into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Dan Henderson chases Franklin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Franklin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Not a desiderable position that Henderson is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Franklin moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dan Henderson checks the kick.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Franklin's face
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Rich Franklin moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Henderson's punches
Franklin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Henderson.
Franklin's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Henderson moves back and takes a deep breath.
Henderson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Inside leg kick from Franklin
that goes awry.
Henderson tries to grapple
He puts Franklin in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Henderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson fakes a punch to Rich Franklin ribs and the tries to trip him
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Henderson launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Franklin doesn't fight back!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Henderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Henderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Henderson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rich Franklin, who is barely covering up!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Franklin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rich Franklin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Franklin tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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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
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Dan Henderson
puts Franklin in a world of hurt!
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Franklin launches a stiff jab!
Henderson ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Dan Henderson
puts Franklin in a world of hurt!
Franklin's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
Good front kick from Franklin!
Henderson stumbles backwards after that one!
Incredible haymaker from Rich Franklin!
You can see Dan Henderson's head being snapped backwards!
Henderson's Chin is beginning to swell
Henderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Franklin stops that one with his ribs!
Franklin is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Henderson's jaw!
Rich Franklin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Henderson's chin! That stops Henderson in his tracks!
Henderson has a small cut in his Left eye
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Franklin launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Henderson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Franklin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Franklin has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Dan Henderson! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Henderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rich Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dan Henderson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Inside leg kick from Franklin
that goes awry.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Franklin.
Dan Henderson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Nice punches from Dan Henderson.
Franklin staggers backwards. Henderson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Rich Franklin launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Henderson's knee!
Franklin avoids a dangerous strike from Henderson
and fends him off with feel-out 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 launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Franklin blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Henderson, launching a big hook
Dan Henderson steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Henderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dan Henderson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin and Dan Henderson are cliched up against the cage. Franklin steps for a throw
Henderson stays on his feet
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Dan Henderson catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Henderson.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson tries to open Franklin's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Henderson. Franklin is unable to cover himself now!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson throws down elbows...
Franklin is not making himself an easy target.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Dan Henderson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
Franklin's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches Franklin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Franklin tries to grapple
Henderson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Franklin is holding Dan Henderson's left 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...
Henderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
That punishment by Dan Henderson has left Franklin staggered! Dan Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Dan Henderson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Franklin
Henderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Henderson blocks Rich Franklin's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rich Franklin and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A furious flurry of punches from Rich Franklin
just misses Henderson.
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Dan Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
Good shot! Franklin has reasons to be worried.
Franklin's Right eye is beginning to swell
Franklin begins to launch a barrage of punches over Henderson
Dan Henderson is smart enough to duck backwards
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Franklin just got nailed! Dan Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Franklin is going to have a headache after this one.
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Chin
Dan Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Dan Henderson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Henderson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Franklin is covering himself! Henderson tries to force the situation and Franklin clumsily gives his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Dan Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Dan Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Franklin has given his back to Dan Henderson who is trying to get one hook in!
Dan Henderson has one hook in!
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dan Henderson moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson viciously slams hammer blows to Franklin's face!
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Henderson tries to open up Franklin with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Franklin is trying to block them with his hands...
Franklin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Dan Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Franklin is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Henderson tries to use some of his tricky moves but Henderson's is smart enough to counter him.
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Dan Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Franklin.
Nicely done! Henderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
Henderson launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Franklin doesn't fight back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left cheek
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
Franklin tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Dan Henderson catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Henderson.
Crushing shot to Franklin's body! He's holding his side
Rich Franklin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dan Henderson!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Henderson launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Franklin doesn't fight back!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Henderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rich Franklin! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rich Franklin doesn't defend himself!
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin 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.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Rich Franklin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Henderson's face
Henderson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Franklin!
Nice move by Henderson who clinches and pushes Franklin against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Franklin hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Dan Henderson.
Henderson and Rich Franklin are cliched up against the cage. Henderson steps for a throw
Rich Franklin is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Henderson and Rich Franklin are cliched up against the cage. Henderson steps for a throw
Rich Franklin is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin 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.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Henderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rich Franklin.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Henderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Franklin is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Dan Henderson turns out the lights for Franklin! What an astonishing KO by Henderson!
Franklin's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (Elbows) at 1:18 Round 4
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 20/42 (48%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 7/17 (41%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 45/60 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 50/72 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Another great fight. Both guys hit the deep red, and hung in there for 2 more rounds afterwards. A lock for fight of the night on any night other than tonight. Tough decisions coming.
Dan Henderson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Henderson is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Franklin steps forward
Henderson feints.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on Henderson.
Hard blow to Henderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Henderson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Dan Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Franklin just got nailed! Dan Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Franklin is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Henderson is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Dan Henderson
Henderson goes to the body...
He punishes Franklin's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Brutal-looking high kick from Rich Franklin!
Henderson dodges!
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Dan Henderson is opening up on Franklin and raining down combinations!
Franklin's corner looks worried!
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Henderson with a double overhooks!
Henderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Henderson is clinching with Franklin.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Henderson's face while in the clinch!
Henderson can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to Franklin's head
Those punches are hitting! Franklin covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Henderson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Rich Franklin just can't get away!
Franklin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Henderson's face, followed by knees to the body from Rich Franklin!
Henderson doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Henderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Henderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Henderson hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson slightly pushes Franklin into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Dan Henderson chases Franklin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Franklin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Not a desiderable position that Henderson is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Franklin moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dan Henderson checks the kick.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Franklin's face
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Rich Franklin moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Henderson's punches
Franklin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Henderson.
Franklin's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Henderson moves back and takes a deep breath.
Henderson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Inside leg kick from Franklin
that goes awry.
Henderson tries to grapple
He puts Franklin in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Henderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson fakes a punch to Rich Franklin ribs and the tries to trip him
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Henderson launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Franklin doesn't fight back!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Henderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Henderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Henderson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rich Franklin, who is barely covering up!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Franklin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rich Franklin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Franklin tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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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
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Dan Henderson
puts Franklin in a world of hurt!
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Franklin launches a stiff jab!
Henderson ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Dan Henderson
puts Franklin in a world of hurt!
Franklin's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
Good front kick from Franklin!
Henderson stumbles backwards after that one!
Incredible haymaker from Rich Franklin!
You can see Dan Henderson's head being snapped backwards!
Henderson's Chin is beginning to swell
Henderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Franklin stops that one with his ribs!
Franklin is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Henderson's jaw!
Rich Franklin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Henderson's chin! That stops Henderson in his tracks!
Henderson has a small cut in his Left eye
Henderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Franklin launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Henderson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Franklin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Franklin has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Dan Henderson! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Henderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rich Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dan Henderson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Inside leg kick from Franklin
that goes awry.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Franklin.
Dan Henderson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Nice punches from Dan Henderson.
Franklin staggers backwards. Henderson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Rich Franklin launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Henderson's knee!
Franklin avoids a dangerous strike from Henderson
and fends him off with feel-out 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 launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Franklin blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Henderson, launching a big hook
Dan Henderson steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Henderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dan Henderson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin and Dan Henderson are cliched up against the cage. Franklin steps for a throw
Henderson stays on his feet
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Dan Henderson catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Henderson.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson tries to open Franklin's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Henderson. Franklin is unable to cover himself now!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson throws down elbows...
Franklin is not making himself an easy target.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Dan Henderson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
Franklin's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches Franklin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Franklin tries to grapple
Henderson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Franklin is holding Dan Henderson's left 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...
Henderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
That punishment by Dan Henderson has left Franklin staggered! Dan Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Dan Henderson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Franklin
Henderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Henderson blocks Rich Franklin's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rich Franklin and Henderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A furious flurry of punches from Rich Franklin
just misses Henderson.
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Dan Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
Good shot! Franklin has reasons to be worried.
Franklin's Right eye is beginning to swell
Franklin begins to launch a barrage of punches over Henderson
Dan Henderson is smart enough to duck backwards
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Dan Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Franklin just got nailed! Dan Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Franklin is going to have a headache after this one.
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Chin
Dan Henderson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Dan Henderson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over Franklin
Henderson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Franklin is covering himself! Henderson tries to force the situation and Franklin clumsily gives his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Dan Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Dan Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Franklin has given his back to Dan Henderson who is trying to get one hook in!
Dan Henderson has one hook in!
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dan Henderson moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Henderson viciously slams hammer blows to Franklin's face!
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Henderson tries to open up Franklin with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Franklin is trying to block them with his hands...
Franklin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Dan Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Franklin is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Henderson tries to use some of his tricky moves but Henderson's is smart enough to counter him.
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Dan Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Franklin.
Nicely done! Henderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
Henderson launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Franklin doesn't fight back!
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left cheek
Henderson is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
Franklin tries to stand up!
Henderson doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Dan Henderson catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Henderson.
Crushing shot to Franklin's body! He's holding his side
Rich Franklin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dan Henderson!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Henderson launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Franklin doesn't fight back!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Henderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rich Franklin! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rich Franklin doesn't defend himself!
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin 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.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Rich Franklin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Henderson's face
Henderson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Franklin!
Nice move by Henderson who clinches and pushes Franklin against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Franklin hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Dan Henderson.
Henderson and Rich Franklin are cliched up against the cage. Henderson steps for a throw
Rich Franklin is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Henderson and Rich Franklin are cliched up against the cage. Henderson steps for a throw
Rich Franklin is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin 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.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Henderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rich Franklin.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Henderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Franklin is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Dan Henderson turns out the lights for Franklin! What an astonishing KO by Henderson!
Franklin's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Dan Henderson by KO (Elbows) at 1:18 Round 4
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 20/42 (48%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 7/17 (41%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 45/60 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 50/72 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Another great fight. Both guys hit the deep red, and hung in there for 2 more rounds afterwards. A lock for fight of the night on any night other than tonight. Tough decisions coming.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!