PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Goro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes into the arena with Ice Ice Baby blaring out of the sound system. Goro has chosen Blues - Andra Sidan as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dan Henderson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dan Henderson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Henderson
vs
Goro

186 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dai Goro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goro fails to land the takedown.
Goro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goro swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.

Henderson moves into the clinch.
Goro tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
Goro is trying to stall.
Goro wants a takedown but no success here.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Goro.
Goro tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Dai Goro has been cut.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Goro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goro looks gassed!
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson landing knees to the head.

That has opened up Dai Goro's cut even more.
Knees to the body from Henderson.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson is struggling to control the position.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson working Goro over with knees to the body.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson lands with a right to the head.
Henderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
Henderson lands with a right to the head.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Goro's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Goro has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Goro tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Goro drops back down to his feet.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Henderson is pushing Goro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Henderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goro fails to pull guard.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Stalling in the clinch from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goro tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Henderson.
A hook to the body from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson is pressed up against the cage. Goro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henderson down to the mat. Henderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Henderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goro being controlled against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Goro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Henderson is looking to clinch but Goro is avoiding it.
Goro keeps the fight on the outside.
Goro swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Goro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Goro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goro.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Goro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Goro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Henderson.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Goro looking for a takedown.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Goro.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Goro looking for a takedown.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Goro's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Goro tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Goro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson stalling in the clinch.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Goro's ribcage.
Henderson working Goro over with knees to the body.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Goro won't want to take too many of those.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goro can do to turn this around?
Henderson working Goro over with knees to the body.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Goro wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Goro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Henderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Goro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Goro tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Goro jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Goro around his waist. Goro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Goro blocks the elbow strike.
Henderson misses with an elbow strike.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.

Goro pulls Henderson into guard.

Goro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Henderson landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goro goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goro shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Goro.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Goro's takedown attempt.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Goro's ribcage.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Goro's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Goro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Henderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dai Goro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Goro tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Henderson tries to clinch up.

Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Goro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dan Henderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Goro tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Goro drops back down to his feet.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Goro.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goro jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Goro around his waist. Goro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goro letting Henderson take a breather here.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson stalling against the cage.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Goro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Goro looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goro up against the cage.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson lands with a left to the head.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Henderson.
Goro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Goro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henderson instigates a clinch.
Henderson digs a right hand underneath Goro's ribcage. Goro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Goro won't want to take too many of those.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Henderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goro up against the cage.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goro's face.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goro takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Goro's ribcage.
Goro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henderson effectively controlling the action here.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Henderson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Goro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Goro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goro somewhat.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Goro circles away.
Goro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Goro circles away.

Henderson gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Goro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Henderson - that landed with a thud.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Goro.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Goro letting Henderson take a breather here.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goro circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson clinches with his opponent.
Henderson has Goro pressed against the cage.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goro takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee calls for Henderson to work.
Goro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Henderson forces Goro back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.

The cut above Dai Goro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Goro won't want to take too many of those.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Goro's ribcage.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Goro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson working Goro over with knees to the body.
Goro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Goro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Goro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Henderson has Goro up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson lands a right hand.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Henderson had his way with Dai Goro in that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Goro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Goro takes a shot to the head.
Henderson working Goro over with knees to the body.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Goro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson taking a breather.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Goro wants a takedown but no success here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Goro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Goro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goro's face.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike.
Goro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Goro tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henderson is stalling here.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Goro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Goro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henderson.
Goro tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Goro's ribcage.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Goro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Goro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goro fails to pull guard.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goro takes a shot to the head.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Goro.
Henderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goro or not.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Dan Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goro is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Dai Goro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:41
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:41
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Henderson!
Dan Henderson retains his middleweight title!