MMA Combat - Strikeforce - Fedor vs. Henderson, Results

MMA Combat - Strikeforce - Fedor vs. Henderson, Results

Strikeforce - Fedor vs. Henderson went live from the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Saturday, July 30, 2011, and featured a heavyweight contest between "The Last Emperor" Fedor Emelianenko and current Strikeforce light heavyweight champion, Dan Henderson.

Being tabbed as one of the most highly anticipated bouts of the year, if not all-time, the first round did not disappoint as the two legends swarmed each other with big power punches that threatened both men early on; finding the clinch Henderson pressed Emelianenko against the cage and the two jockeyed for position, while catching their wind for the second flurry of action that was to come.

As they separated, Emelianenko moved forward once more with an onslaught of strikes that sent "Hendo" reeling to the mat in defense; as the Russian aggressively looked for the finish, Henderson was able to catch a leg and slip out from underneath his foe before landing a devastating upper-cut that saw Emelianenko's posture go limp if only for a second. Following up with swift strikes from the top, Henderson forced the stoppage as referee Herb Dean jumped in to halt the action at 4:12 of the first round, declaring Dan Henderson the winner of this all-time classic encounter.

In the co-main event, Alpha Male representative Miesha Tate was able to win the war of attrition as both ladies had their moments throughout the four-rounds of championship action. Entering the fourth anyone's match, Tate looked the more exhausted of the two combatants until a powerful take-down drove Coenen to the mat. Setting up an arm-in triangle choke, Tate was able to advance position from one-side of the champion's body to the other in order to secure the hold; with no avenue for escape, Tate forced the tap, becoming the first woman to do so against the seasoned dutch fighter. The win crowns Miesha Tate as the new Strikeforce women's welterweight champion.

Other results from the card are round below:

1 Gabriel Salinas-Jones def. Bryan Humes via Submission (Brabo Choke) rd3 1:19
2 Derek Brunson def. Lumumba Sayers via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) rd1 4:33
3 Alexis Davis def. Julie Kedzie via Decision (Unanimous) rd3 5:00
4 Tyler Stinson def. Eduardo Pamplona via KO (Punch) rd1 0:15
5 Gesias Cavalcante def. Bobby Green via Decision (Split) rd3 5:00
6 Tarec Saffiedine def. Scott Smith via Decision (Unanimous) rd3 5:00
7 Tyron Woodley def. Paul Daley via Decision (Unanimous) rd3 5:00
8 Tim Kennedy def. Robbie Lawler via Decision (Unanimous) rd3 5:00
9 Miesha Tate def. Marloes Coenen via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) rd4 3:03
10 Dan Henderson def. Fedor Emelianenko via TKO (Punches) rd1 4:12


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MMA Combat - Strikeforce - Fedor vs. Henderson, Pick 'em

MMA Combat - Strikeforce - Fedor vs. Henderson, Pick 'em

Saturday, July 30, 2011, Strikeforce/M-1 Global presents Strikeforce - Fedor vs. Henderson live from the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The event features a heavyweight showdown when promotion light heavyweight champion, Dan Henderson (27-8-0) goes toe-to-toe with legendary Russian, Fedor Emelianenko (31-3-0). Below you will find our picks for the evening's main-card.

Tarec Saffiedine (10-3-0) vs. Scott Smith (17-8-0)
UFC veteran Scott Smith has the kind of style that caters to fans and television ratings; his hands contain within them plenty of power, which is confirmed by 14 [T]KO victories. But at 32 years of age, Smith has shown little evolution as a fighter, resulting in a 3-4 run since mid-2008 including consecutive knockout defeats to Cung Le and Paul Daley, most recently. Saffiedine's camp and knack for hitting submissions will have him well prepared for this one. In 13 professional fights the 24 year old Belgium national has never been stopped and will score more points down the stretch to take a unanimous decision or late submission stoppage on the back of superior grappling.

Tyron Woodley (8-0-0) vs. Paul Daley (27-10-2)
With 20 [T]KO victories on record, Paul "Semtex" Daley could very well be one of the most dynamic strikers in the sport today; the 28 year old fighting out of Team Rough House strung together four straight wins before his April 9, TKO defeat at the hands of former welterweight champ, Nick Diaz. However, the Brit's take-down defense has always been an issue and the Nottingham native has never developed much of a ground game; a less experienced version of the UFC's Josh Koscheck, expect Woodley - who trained with KINGS MMA in Huntington Beach, California in preparation for the bout - to put this fight where he feels most comfortable, on the mat. Daley will not have the answer to Woodley's high-level wrestling. Woodley via unanimous decision.

Tim Kennedy (13-3-0) vs. Robbie Lawler (18-7-0)
Of all the great strikers featured on this card, you could flip a coin between Robbie Lawler and Paul Daley for the most explosive. Lawler has thrown fewer jabs than low-kicks in his 10-year career that has seen 15 [T]KOs in 18 victories to-date, including some of the most devastating knockouts in the sport's young history. Limited in submission defense, Lawler is at least a difficult man to hold down who often finds ways to escape back to his feet; how successful Kennedy is in doing just that will dictate how this fight ends up, as it is unlikely he'll get the better of Lawler over three rounds primarily standing. Determined to make his stamp as a legitimate top-flight middleweight, Kennedy - who will sport an unmarked shirt in protest of apparel company, Ranger Up, being rejected by Zuffa's sponsorship clearance panel - will to do just enough over three hard-fought rounds, en route to a unanimous decision victory.

Strikeforce Women's Welterweight Championship
Miesha Tate (11-2-0) vs. Marloes Coenen (19-4-0)
This fight appears to be as evenly matched as any scheduled for Saturday night; Miesha Tate has been on the shelf for nearly a year, coming off a knee injury she sustained during training in 2010. Her pace while grappling and smooth transitions make her a handful for anyone on the ground, but she will have to continuously ground the champion over five rounds while avoiding an aggressive submission attack that has defined Coenen's career. Both of these women are more inclined to submit than [T]KO their opposition, but it's Coenen's 14 career wins via the method, over a careen spanning nine years, that stands out when comparing the two head to head. Tate has fought beyond the third round before (in her first ever fight) and perhaps more importantly, she has proven capable of grinding out decisions in close encounters, but our Pick is "Rumina" as the champion retains her title with a late submission stoppage, perhaps taking advantage of some rust Tate has surely accumulated over the past 12 months.

Fedor Emelianenko (31-3-0) vs. Dan Henderson (27-8-0)
Dan Henderson is one of those special athletes that defies age in perhaps the most physically demanding sport on the planet today. A co-founder of Team Quest in Portland, Oregon, Henderson has posted consecutive wins since returning to the 205lbs ranks and has been victorious in five of his previous six bouts. His right hand is a threat to any man who stands before him, and his offensive wrestling has always been among the division's best. Emelianenko will not take Henderson down, but the opposite is a very real possibility. Both long-time veterans, and former champions of their respective weight classes in PRIDE Fighting Championships, it's likely that each man will test themselves standing before this fight hits the ground. Seldom has either one of these competitors been caught while standing in their storied careers, in fact, there isn't a knockout loss between them in 69 professional bouts at the highest level of the sport. I expect Henderson to hit a take-down or two, but a scramble will see "The Last Emperor" gain an advantageous position at some point, as he swiftly locks onto a submission, utilizing his size advantage to hold on for a second round stoppage.

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MMA Combat - Henderson Satisfied with Career, Not Done Yet

MMA Combat - Henderson Satisfied with Career, Not Done Yet

Ahead of his highly anticipated superfight with fellow mixed martial arts legend Fedor Emelianenko (31-3-0) on July 30, 2011, Dan Henderson (27-8-0) caught up with mmajunkie.com where the Team Quest co-founder discussed his upcoming heavyweight bout with the stoic Russian among other things, including a moment of reflection on a long and prosperous career, and the short-term plan for "Hendo" as we look forward.

"I think we match-up real well for an exciting fight. I think I've got to wear him out early in the fight and really make him keep up a pretty good pace and get on top of him, as well. … I really hope he comes in great shape and motivated, re-motivated for this fight, because that's the Fedor I want to fight."

When the topic of weight inevitably came to the table, Henderson indicated that he would likely break the 206lbs mark, but not a pound more; confident as always, "Hendo" doesn't see a particular disadvantage contesting the bout at heavyweight.

"In the past, I've never felt small against heavyweights. I was excited for the fight, in general, and I don't care what he comes in at. I've never agreed with catchweights in the past, and I'm OK fighting up, so it is what it is."

The Strikeforce light heavyweight champion has made more than a dent in the history of the sport he loves, having competed for 14+ years against the highest available competition across all continents. But at nearly 41 years of age, the former PRIDE FC middleweight champion, two-time UFC title challenger, and current 205lbs Strikeforce champion has no plans of slowing down... at least not quite yet.

"[My plan is] not to lose again. I don't know how long I'm going to fight for. I'm sure I've got two or three more years in me. I kind of liked having fights back-to-back for a while and then having a little time off and do it again. I'm hoping to do that again toward the end of this year going into next year – have two or three fights back-to-back, where I cannot get too out of shape. I'm getting older now. I've got to keep my body in shape.... But as long as I can keep beating the young guys, I'm satisfied. I feel like I can still compete, and experience is invaluable in MMA. I'm pretty happy with the way my career has gone, and I'm not done yet."

Since dropping his Strikeforce debut to former 185lbs champion Jake Shields in April of 2010, Henderson has rattled off consecutive victories against Renato Sobral and Rafael Cavalcante at light heavyweight. Boasting one of the most impressive resumes in the sport's history, he'll attempt to add one more top-ten to the mantle later this month. Be sure to catch the action, Saturday July 30, as Strikeforce - Fedor vs. Henderson goes live from the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.