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Strikeforce Results: Dan Henderson Stops Fedor Emelianenko In First Round

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The main event tonight at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson is, naturally, Fedor Emelianenko vs. Dan Henderson. This is a heavyweight bout. Fedor weighed in at 223lbs while Henderson reached 207lbs on the scales. This bout is scheduled for three, five-minute rounds. The referee in charge of the action is Herb Dean.

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ROUND 1 - Both fighters come out quickly and they're winging punches. Right hand and a left from Henderson momentarily wobbles Fedor, but they clinch against the fence. Fedor's already bleeding from his right eye. Henderson working short knees to Fedor's left knee and thigh. Not much and then they separate. Fedor trying to close in on Henderson, but nothing doing so far. Fedor connects with a right, but they're back to the center of the cage. Lefts and rights from Fedor stumble Dan Henderson, but Henderson reverses and stops Fedor with punches after taking his bout.

Strikeforce results: Dan Henderson defeats Fedor Emelianenko via TKO at 4:12 of round 1.

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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