Dan Henderson not waiting for winner of bout between Rashad Evans-Jon Jones
When Rashad Evans outpointed Phil Davis at UFC on FOX 2 and exited the match-up in relatively good health the mystery surrounding who light heavyweight Jon Jones would defend his title against next was solved. However, the question about equally deserving contender Dan Henderson’s future remained unanswered. Henderson, who solidified his standing as a top challenger with an exciting win over Mauricio... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson offers up picks for tonight’s UFC on FOX card
It seems everyone has an opinion on who they feel will emerge victorious tonight when it comes to the co-headlining clashes between Chael Sonnen-Michael Bisping and Phil Davis-Rashad Evans. Among them is Dan Henderson, a top light heavyweight contender who could be in line for a shot at Jon Jones’ title if Evans stumbles against Davis in the evening’s main event. However, based on how “Hendo”... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida interested in fight with Dan Henderson
With Rashad Evans a win away from earning his long awaited shot at Jon Jones’ title it seems fellow top contender, Dan Henderson, could be left in limbo if things play out as expected. However, at least one 205er has stepped up to say he’s interested in fighting the legendary light heavyweight if that’s the case – Lyoto Machida. Machida expressed his desire to hook up with “Hendo” in a... [Read More...]
Dana White still open to possibility of rematch between Anderson Silva and Dan Henderson
Long before Chael Sonnen nearly shocked the world by using his high-level grappling effectively enough to neutralize the explosive talents of Anderson Silva, former Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Dan Henderson had similar success in the opening round of their title-fight at UFC 82 before falling in the following frame by way of submission. When Henderson recently re-signed with the UFC talk immediately... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson back in the UFC, faces “Shogun” Rua at UFC 139
The top MMA organization in the world continues to pluck Strikeforce champions like they’re feathers from a bird. First it was Nick Diaz, then two weeks ago it was Alistair Overeem, and today it’s Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson. Ready to welcome him back to the octagon is one of the most exciting light heavyweights in the world, former UFC 205 lb champion Mauricio... [Read More...]
Loser of Fedor Emelianenko’s fight with Dan Henderson likely sent packing
When PRIDE icon Fedor Emelianenko and current Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Dan Henderson meet in a Chicago area cage a little less than two weeks from today it will likely be the last time one of them competes under the promotion’s banner. According to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation, Five Ounces of Pain has confirmed one of the core components of the matchmaking process... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko reciprocates interest in match-up with Dan Henderson
Strikeforce appears to be on the cusp of creating one of the few legitimate “super-fights” MMA has ever seen after Fedor Emelianenko’s management was recently quoted as saying “The Last Emperor” had verbally agreed to fight fellow all-timer Dan Henderson with paperwork possibly being in place on both sides before the end of the weekend. News of Emelianenko’s stance was reported by ESPN... [Read More...]
Scott Coker sheds light on Strikeforce light heavyweight picture
It looks like Scott Coker and crew have a plan in place for the company’s 205-pound pool including a future contender for current light heavyweight champ Dan Henderson and a pair of possible opponents for former title-holder Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal’s return to the ring this summer. Coker recently opened up about the promotion’s position on both fighters, as well as a few other relevant names... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson and Rafael Cavalcante talk March 5 match-up
In a little more than a week Strikeforce will once again take to the airwaves offering a card packed with talent including a pair of title-fights and a few undercard clashes featuring divisionally relevant rhubarbs. Two of the men competing for a championship on March 5 in Columbus, Dan Henderson and current divisional king Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, recently spoke about their upcoming headliner... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson vs. Rafael Cavalcante expected for March event
As expected after knocking Renato Sobral out two minutes into their match-up in December, Dan Henderson will indeed get a second crack at winning Strikeforce gold with hopes of a different outcome than the one suffered in his promotional debut against Jake Shields. It now appears the double-divisional PRIDE champ also has a date and location linked to his anticipated meeting with 205-pound title-holder... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of offerings from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Freddie Roach Predicts a GSP Knockout of Koscheck (CagePotato.com) Dan Henderson Talks About His Career and Upcoming Bout with “Babalu” (MMAFighting.com) Miss the MMA Awards? Versus.com) Learn a Little More About UFC... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson: “’Babalu’ is not close to the same style as Jake Shields. He has an exciting style and he is well-rounded.”
If there’s one thing iconic Mixed Martial Artist Dan Henderson wants to make clear about his December 4th match-up with Renato “Babalu” Sobral, it seems to be letting people know they shouldn’t expect the same fighter who fell to former Strikeforce middleweight champ Jake Shields this past April. As fans likely remember, Henderson started out incredibly strong against Shields and nearly finished... [Read More...]
Henderson vs. Sobral, Herschel Walker officially scheduled for December 4th Strikeforce event
PRESS RELEASE / ST. LOUIS, MO (Sept. 27, 2010) – Mixed Martial Arts legend Dan Henderson will face former Strikeforce light heavyweight cham Renato “Babalu” Sobral when Strikeforce returns to St. Louis on Saturday, December 4th, at Scottrade Center, Live on Showtime (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). Football legend and unbeaten MMA fighter Herschel Walker will also return to the cage... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson likely fighting Renato “Babalu” Sobral this December in St. Louis
It appears former PRIDE double-division champion Dan Henderson will make his return to the Strikeforce cage on December 4th in St. Louis against 36-8 Renato “Babalu” Sobral. The long-rumored pairing should be announced on Monday, September 27th, at a planned press conference along with additional news relating to the card. Heisman Trophy winner, and newly turned Mixed Martial Artist, Herschel Walker... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson interested in fight with Fedor Emelianenko
Not even having the opportunity to remove his proverbial hat and jacket upon the arrival at his new home, questions in regards to Dan Henderson possibly facing off with “The Baddest Man On The Planet” are already being flung in the newest Strikeforce acquisition’s direction. While it was far from an underlying reason behind his recent decision to sign with Strikeforce, Henderson pulled... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson says departure from UFC due to lack of R-E-S-P-E-C-T
In the biggest signing in mixed martial arts since Fedor Emelianenko was secured to a Strikeforce contract upon the demise of Affliction as a fight promotion, UFC and Pride FC veteran Dan Henderson has also recently been secured to Strikeforce upon his recent exit from the UFC, and according to Hendo, the change in scenery is as big a surprise to him as it is to anyone else. “I was planning on... [Read More...]
Dana White: ‘I guarantee you 1,000 percent that Dan Henderson is signed by Strikeforce’
With the ongoing rumors about where free-agent Dan Henderson will be fighting, UFC President Dana White stated, he’s already signed with Strikeforce. White was recently quoted by Yahoo! Sports as saying, “I guarantee you 1,000 percent that Dan Henderson is signed by Strikeforce. Dan and I have been friends and we will continue to be friends, but it just didn’t work out and he went to Strikeforce.” However,... [Read More...]
Requested million dollar signing bonus brings Dan Henderson’s UFC negotiations to a screeching halt
As the world turns, the drama surrounding Dan Henderson and his future in mixed martial arts continues to thicken. UFC President Dana White recently told MMAJunkie.com, “We’re at a stalemate right now. The money that [Henderson] is asking for would make him by far the highest-paid guy in the UFC.” Although during UFC contract negotiations it was reported that Henderson had no interest... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson: ‘I don’t plan on fighting anywhere else’, ‘My next two fights will be [Nate] Marquardt and Anderson Silva’
After a brief uproar over the weekend concerning Dan Henderson leaving the UFC to join Strikeforce, according to Henderson, he wont be going anywhere. Over the weekend, reports ran rampant stating negotiations have all but ended between the UFC and Henderson, with even more reports claiming Strikeforce was on the verge of signing the former Pride champion. However, although a deal is not formally signed... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson a free agent, next move uncertain
Dan Henderson‘s contract obligations to the UFC have recently expired leaving many to wonder what the next move will be for the former multiple weight class PRIDE FC champion. According to a recent post on the Twitter account of Josh Gross from Sports Illustrated, Henderson’s return to the UFC is far from a done deal, and the current negotiations aren’t exactly moving along at a break-neck... [Read More...]
