The UFC 173 light heavyweight battle between Daniel Cormier and Dan Henderson had title implications written all over it. Cormier was all but guaranteed a shot at the belt should he win, and Henderson’s explosive victories always make him a contender. The only question going in was who would take the bull by the horns and put himself on the top rung of the ladder of fighters waiting for UFC champ Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson to settle their score. Cormier recently came down from heavyweight to fight in the 205-pound division, while Henderson weighed in at 199 pounds for this fight. The size difference, coupled with Cormier’s impeccable wrestling pedigree, was immediately apparent. When Henderson shot in for a takedown to open the fight, Cormier stuffed it and tossed him to the mat with ease.
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UFC 173 Results: Daniel Cormier Chokes Hendo Out Cold, Says Jon Jones Can’t Run Forever – MMA Weekly