Post by The Sandmen on May 16, 2016 8:57:24 GMT -5
Dan Henderson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Georges St-Pierre doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
GSP launches a stiff jab!
Henderson ducks that one.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Henderson won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over GSP
Henderson tries to launch a few punches to Georges St-Pierre
GSP is able to achieve closed guard and counter Dan Henderson's punches.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over GSP
Dan Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP holds Dan Henderson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Henderson misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henderson is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over GSP
Henderson is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over GSP
Henderson tries to open up GSP with a few strikes with his right elbow...
GSP blocks a few elbows and now Dan Henderson will have to look for another option here.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over GSP
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
A punch from Georges St-Pierre
gets blocked by Henderson.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
1:35 Round 1 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Henderson's punches
GSP is on the receiving end of a great combo by Henderson.
Henderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
2:03 Round 1 and Henderson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Henderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Georges St-Pierre! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Georges St-Pierre doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
Henderson tries to jump to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre closed his guard around Dan Henderson.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to show some ground skills
Henderson uses his strength to keep Henderson at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to show some ground skills
Henderson uses his strength to keep Henderson at a disadvantage
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Dan Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Henderson drills Georges St-Pierre's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
As the fight continues it seems that Dan Henderson is taking the best of the fight.
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
Henderson tries to move to full mount
Henderson succeeds
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Henderson rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Georges St-Pierre 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 3:50 in the 1 round
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for GSP! Henderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Dan Henderson hovers above GSP
Georges St-Pierre stops him from throwing strikes.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Henderson throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of GSP.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Georges St-Pierre pushes away Henderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Henderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Georges St-Pierre
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP pushes Dan Henderson againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Henderson cannot escape Georges St-Pierre's clinch! Georges St-Pierre is just brutalizing Henderson with punches time and time again!
Dan Henderson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
GSP gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
GSP blocks Dan Henderson's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Henderson!
GSP ducks under...
GSP is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Henderson's jaw!
Henderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
Henderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
As the fight continues it seems that Dan Henderson is taking the best of the fight.
Henderson tries to open up Georges St-Pierre's defense faking a few punches.
Georges St-Pierre wraps his arms around Henderson's arms and counters the punches.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
Henderson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against GSP's ribs.
GSP is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
Henderson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dan Henderson tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Henderson tries to open up GSP with a few strikes with his right elbow...
GSP blocks a few elbows and now Dan Henderson will have to look for another option here.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Henderson tries to move to full mount!
GSP won't allow him to take this position easily.
Henderson misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre 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 1:35 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Henderson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks Dan Henderson's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
GSP 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.
GSP misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Georges St-Pierre
Blocked by GSP.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Dan Henderson
Great move by GSP who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP pushes Dan Henderson against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Henderson blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Dan Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to GSP
GSP covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP 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 side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over GSP
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Henderson is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over GSP
Henderson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Henderson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
Not a desiderable position that Henderson is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
Henderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Henderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
Henderson tries to open up GSP with a few strikes with his right elbow...
GSP blocks a few elbows and now Dan Henderson will have to look for another option here.
Henderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP 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 GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
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
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Henderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Georges St-Pierre didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
Dan Henderson throws down elbows...
GSP is not making himself an easy target.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Good movement from Henderson
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
GSP moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dan Henderson checks the kick.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
Good shot! GSP has reasons to be worried.
GSP has a small cut in his Nose
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
GSP is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
Henderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Henderson tries to open up GSP with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and GSP is trying to block them with his hands...
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP 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.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
Henderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to escape from the full mount...
GSP struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dan Henderson pushes Georges St-Pierre down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP 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 GSP
Henderson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Georges St-Pierre rolls over himself and stands up while Dan Henderson rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Dan Henderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Henderson's guard...
Georges St-Pierre is in Henderson open guard now
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
Deep breaths from Dan Henderson who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
Georges St-Pierre pushes Dan Henderson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dan Henderson struggles not allowing Georges St-Pierre improve his position.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Henderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
GSP seems staggered and Dan Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
GSP is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to show some ground skills
Dan Henderson put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Henderson
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Henderson's guard...
Henderson breaks the lock and covers himself from GSP's punches
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
GSP has a small cut in his Left cheek
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP tries to open up Henderson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Henderson blocks a few elbows and now Georges St-Pierre will have to look for another option here.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
GSP is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Henderson rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP
GSP 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 GSP with one hook in
GSP 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 1:20 in the 4 round
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
GSP 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 GSP with one hook in
Dan Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
GSP locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Dan Henderson unil he can pull his arm free! Henderson lost his dominant position.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP 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 1:45 in the 4 round
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to GSP's face!
GSP's Chin is beginning to swell
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Dan Henderson slides his arm under Georges St-Pierre's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Georges St-Pierre pulls down on Dan Henderson's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Henderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for GSP.
Nicely done! Henderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Henderson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP 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! GSP's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Henderson's ribs.
Henderson blocks those punches
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
GSP 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.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson tries to open up Georges St-Pierre's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching GSP in the side of the head
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP launches a flurry of punches
Henderson slips out of danger.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre circles around Henderson
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dan Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for some grappling action
Henderson pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
GSP lifts Dan Henderson up off the ground
...big slam!
Henderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Henderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Henderson tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Henderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
GSP is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Dan Henderson storms over GSP with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Henderson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again GSP's face with his elbows!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Body shots by Dan Henderson
Solid blows to GSP's abdomen.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Henderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Henderson controls the situation despite Georges St-Pierre efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Henderson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A punch from Dan Henderson
whizzes past GSP.
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Nice move by Henderson who clinches and pushes GSP against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dan Henderson
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre pushes away Henderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Henderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Georges St-Pierre
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Those punches are hitting! GSP covers his head!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Georges St-Pierre is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Dan Henderson gets the advantage
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Henderson's face
Henderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
Dan Henderson hovers above GSP
Good punches to GSP's body.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Henderson tries to move to full mount
Henderson succeeds
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
GSP has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Dan Henderson sits high on Georges St-Pierre's chest and pulls his leg underneath GSP's head. There's the triangle attempt!
GSP tries to roll out. He's too quick for Dan Henderson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Henderson and it cost him top position.
Henderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP 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 Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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 2:55 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP showing excellent timing, blasts Dan Henderson with a right hand.
Henderson steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
A left hook from Henderson
falls short.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dan Henderson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Henderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! GSP is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dan Henderson just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Henderson pushes off of Georges St-Pierre and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
GSP stumbles backwards but Dan Henderson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson slightly pushes GSP into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tremendous strikes from Henderson!
Some big punches are landing!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
GSP is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
GSP lifts Dan Henderson up off the ground
...before putting him back down.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Henderson goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Henderson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Split decision
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 16/24 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 35/84 (42%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1762,81
Clinch Damage 220,26
Ground Damage 931,05
Time on the ground 1004 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/14 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/64 (28%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1099,44
Clinch Damage 238,17
Ground Damage 515,9
Time on the ground 1004 s
A close and controversial fight. Henderson definitely did more damage, but I guess the judges liked what GSP was doing more.
Georges St-Pierre doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
GSP launches a stiff jab!
Henderson ducks that one.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Henderson won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over GSP
Henderson tries to launch a few punches to Georges St-Pierre
GSP is able to achieve closed guard and counter Dan Henderson's punches.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over GSP
Dan Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP holds Dan Henderson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Henderson misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henderson is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over GSP
Henderson is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over GSP
Henderson tries to open up GSP with a few strikes with his right elbow...
GSP blocks a few elbows and now Dan Henderson will have to look for another option here.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over GSP
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
A punch from Georges St-Pierre
gets blocked by Henderson.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
1:35 Round 1 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Henderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Henderson's punches
GSP is on the receiving end of a great combo by Henderson.
Henderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
2:03 Round 1 and Henderson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Henderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Georges St-Pierre! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Georges St-Pierre doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
Henderson tries to jump to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre closed his guard around Dan Henderson.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to show some ground skills
Henderson uses his strength to keep Henderson at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to show some ground skills
Henderson uses his strength to keep Henderson at a disadvantage
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Dan Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Henderson drills Georges St-Pierre's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
As the fight continues it seems that Dan Henderson is taking the best of the fight.
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Henderson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
Henderson tries to move to full mount
Henderson succeeds
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Henderson rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Georges St-Pierre 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 3:50 in the 1 round
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for GSP! Henderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Dan Henderson hovers above GSP
Georges St-Pierre stops him from throwing strikes.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Henderson throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of GSP.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Henderson moves forward looking for some action
Dan Henderson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Georges St-Pierre pushes away Henderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Henderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Georges St-Pierre
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP pushes Dan Henderson againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Henderson cannot escape Georges St-Pierre's clinch! Georges St-Pierre is just brutalizing Henderson with punches time and time again!
Dan Henderson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
GSP gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
GSP blocks Dan Henderson's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Henderson!
GSP ducks under...
GSP is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Henderson's jaw!
Henderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
Henderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
As the fight continues it seems that Dan Henderson is taking the best of the fight.
Henderson tries to open up Georges St-Pierre's defense faking a few punches.
Georges St-Pierre wraps his arms around Henderson's arms and counters the punches.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
Henderson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against GSP's ribs.
GSP is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
Henderson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dan Henderson tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Dan Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Henderson tries to open up GSP with a few strikes with his right elbow...
GSP blocks a few elbows and now Dan Henderson will have to look for another option here.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Henderson tries to move to full mount!
GSP won't allow him to take this position easily.
Henderson misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre 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 1:35 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Henderson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks Dan Henderson's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
GSP 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.
GSP misses a step and Dan Henderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Georges St-Pierre
Blocked by GSP.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Dan Henderson
Great move by GSP who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP pushes Dan Henderson against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Henderson blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Dan Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to GSP
GSP covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP 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 side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Dan Henderson in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over GSP
Henderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Henderson is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over GSP
Henderson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Henderson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
Not a desiderable position that Henderson is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
Henderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Henderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
Henderson tries to open up GSP with a few strikes with his right elbow...
GSP blocks a few elbows and now Dan Henderson will have to look for another option here.
Henderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP 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 GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Dan Henderson is in half guard over GSP
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
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Henderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Georges St-Pierre didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
Dan Henderson throws down elbows...
GSP is not making himself an easy target.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Good movement from Henderson
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
GSP moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dan Henderson checks the kick.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Dan Henderson
Good shot! GSP has reasons to be worried.
GSP has a small cut in his Nose
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
Henderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Dan Henderson regains full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
GSP is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
Henderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Henderson tries to open up GSP with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and GSP is trying to block them with his hands...
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP 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.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
Henderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to escape from the full mount...
GSP struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dan Henderson pushes Georges St-Pierre down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP 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 GSP
Henderson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Georges St-Pierre rolls over himself and stands up while Dan Henderson rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Dan Henderson's guard...
Dan Henderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Henderson's guard...
Georges St-Pierre is in Henderson open guard now
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
Deep breaths from Dan Henderson who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
Georges St-Pierre pushes Dan Henderson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dan Henderson struggles not allowing Georges St-Pierre improve his position.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Henderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Henderson goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
GSP seems staggered and Dan Henderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
GSP is holding Dan Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dan Henderson
Henderson tries to show some ground skills
Dan Henderson put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Henderson
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Henderson's guard...
Henderson breaks the lock and covers himself from GSP's punches
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
GSP has a small cut in his Left cheek
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Henderson
Dan Henderson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Dan Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP tries to open up Henderson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Henderson blocks a few elbows and now Georges St-Pierre will have to look for another option here.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Dan Henderson launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
GSP is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Henderson rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP
GSP 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 GSP with one hook in
GSP 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 1:20 in the 4 round
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
GSP 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 GSP with one hook in
Dan Henderson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
GSP locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Dan Henderson unil he can pull his arm free! Henderson lost his dominant position.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP 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 1:45 in the 4 round
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dan Henderson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to GSP's face!
GSP's Chin is beginning to swell
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Dan Henderson slides his arm under Georges St-Pierre's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Georges St-Pierre pulls down on Dan Henderson's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Henderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for GSP.
Nicely done! Henderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Henderson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP 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! GSP's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Henderson's ribs.
Henderson blocks those punches
Henderson is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
GSP 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.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
Henderson tries to open up Georges St-Pierre's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching GSP in the side of the head
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP launches a flurry of punches
Henderson slips out of danger.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre circles around Henderson
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dan Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for some grappling action
Henderson pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
GSP lifts Dan Henderson up off the ground
...big slam!
Henderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Henderson tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Henderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
Henderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Henderson
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Henderson tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Henderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
GSP is in closed guard... Henderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Dan Henderson storms over GSP with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Henderson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again GSP's face with his elbows!
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Body shots by Dan Henderson
Solid blows to GSP's abdomen.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Henderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Henderson controls the situation despite Georges St-Pierre efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Henderson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A punch from Dan Henderson
whizzes past GSP.
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Nice move by Henderson who clinches and pushes GSP against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dan Henderson
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre pushes away Henderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Henderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Georges St-Pierre
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Those punches are hitting! GSP covers his head!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Georges St-Pierre is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Dan Henderson gets the advantage
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Henderson's face
Henderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Henderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
Dan Henderson hovers above GSP
Good punches to GSP's body.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over GSP
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Henderson tries to move to full mount
Henderson succeeds
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Henderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
GSP has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Dan Henderson sits high on Georges St-Pierre's chest and pulls his leg underneath GSP's head. There's the triangle attempt!
GSP tries to roll out. He's too quick for Dan Henderson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Henderson and it cost him top position.
Henderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP 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 Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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 2:55 in the 5 round
Dan Henderson is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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
Henderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP showing excellent timing, blasts Dan Henderson with a right hand.
Henderson steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Henderson to fight back!
A left hook from Henderson
falls short.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dan Henderson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Henderson is trying to counter now!
Henderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Dan Henderson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! GSP is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dan Henderson just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Dan Henderson's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Henderson takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Dan Henderson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Henderson pushes off of Georges St-Pierre and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
GSP stumbles backwards but Dan Henderson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dan Henderson slightly pushes GSP into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tremendous strikes from Henderson!
Some big punches are landing!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
GSP is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
GSP lifts Dan Henderson up off the ground
...before putting him back down.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Henderson goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Henderson
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Henderson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Split decision
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 16/24 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 35/84 (42%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1762,81
Clinch Damage 220,26
Ground Damage 931,05
Time on the ground 1004 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/14 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/64 (28%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1099,44
Clinch Damage 238,17
Ground Damage 515,9
Time on the ground 1004 s
A close and controversial fight. Henderson definitely did more damage, but I guess the judges liked what GSP was doing more.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!