Yardbarker: Dan Henderson

Manager: 'Henderson Not Signed Anywhere'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:42:47 -0500

Dan Henderson remains an unsigned commodity, the fighter’s business partner and manager, Aaron Crecy, told Sherdog.com late Thursday, responding to a new report that states the top-five middleweight has signed with Strikeforce. “Dan hasn’t signed anywhere,” said Crecy.

Dana White: I Guarantee You 1,000 Percent That Dan Henderson is Signed By Strikeforce

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:55:55 -0500

Dan Henderson, a former PRIDE title-holder and current middleweight contender, has likely signed with Strikeforce, UFC President Dana White recently told Yahoo Sports. According to the report, a source close to the situation confirmed Henderson had signed with Strikeforce and White echoed the news, though Strikeforce's Scott Coker denied a deal is done.

Free agent Henderson defends his UFC salary demands

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:45:57 -0500

There will be no war of words. It's not in Dan Henderson's personality to flip out on the UFC and Dana White during this free agent negotiation period. Henderson's lawyer did meet with Strikeforce's Scott Coker last week. That fact was confirmed by White who happened to be eating at the same Los Angeles restaurant last Wednesday. White says the negotiations are dead between Hendo and the promotion, the fighter paints a more patient picture during the interview Canada's Spo...

Dan Henderson squelches impending Strikeforce-signing rumors

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:56:24 -0500

By Jason Benfari October 19, 2009Those hoping to see a Dan Henderson-Gegard Mousasi match-up shouldn't hold their breath. Henderson, who's contract negotiations with the UFC have stalled, was rumored to be in the final stages of a deal with rising rival promotion, Strikeforce. However, the supposed "impending" deal appears to be wide of the mark according to the 39-year-old former Pride champion. "I don't plan on fighting anywhere else," Henderson recentl...

Report: Dan Henderson Might Sign with Strikeforce…

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:57:51 -0500

We’ve all been wondering when Strikeforce was going to make their first big move to try and compete with the UFC. Up until now, it’s been all about picking up guys that the UFC no longer wants like Nick Diaz. Then, 3SS favorite Jay Hieron actually chose to take Strikeforce’s offer over that of the UFC. However, the first person to make the jump might just be one of the UFC’s top fighters. From Cagewriter: It’s one thing to nab Fedor Emelianenko and retain the rights to Gegard Mousasi, now Strikeforce may have awakened the beast by stealing Dan Henderson from the UFC. Henderson, who has been pining for a title rematch against Anderson Silva, finally gave up on that possibility and according to Yahoo! Sports’ Kevin Iole is going to sign with Strikeforce The obvious fights for the 205-pound Henderson with Strikeforce/Showtime have to be Mousasi and newly signed Mo Lawal. There may not be a ton of depth for Henderson to run through but at 39-years-old, he’s clearly jumping at one final chance to make big money and the opportunity to fight on CBS. Strikeforce debuts its first CBS card on Nov. 7. Our theory is that Henderson was told that he isn’t going to get his shot at Anderson Silva anytime soon. Silva is in a position of power because he’s one of the UFC’s main draws and now has the power to make his own fights because of his popularity. However, you have to say that some of those fights are really interesting. I would love to see Mousasi take on Hendo’s big right hand at 205, and Jake Shields at 185 is an intrguing wrestler versus grappler match-up. Don’t think that it’s a done deal yet, though. UPDATE: According to MMA Fanhouse, management on both sides say no deal is Continue reading Report: Dan Henderson Might Sign with Strikeforce…

Dan Henderson Hoping to Return to UFC, But Exploring All Options

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:39:41 -0500

Middleweight contender Dan Henderson responded Friday to a Yahoo! Sports report that he was close to finalizing a deal with Strikeforce, telling MMA Weekly that he hopes to return to the UFC but that he's exploring all his options. “I’m still hoping to come to terms with the UFC, until I heard this. And I will be exploring other options for sure, but I definitely need to make sure I get paid."

Despite reports, Henderson/Strikeforce signing not imminent

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:55:25 -0500

By Jason Benfari October 16, 2009Despite reports to the contrary, MMA superstar and current free agent Dan Henderson, who has competed the last couple of years in the UFC, is not on the verge of signing with rival promotion Strikeforce. Multiple reports, stemming from a recent Yahoo MMA article, have circulated news of an impending signing, though according to both Strikeforce and Henderson's camp, negotiations have not even begun. Henderson (25-7) has fought his last five fig...

Dan Henderson Speaks On A New UFC Deal, Holding Out, Anderson Silva

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:48:22 -0500

UFC middleweight contender Dan Henderson has stated that he intends to hold out for a financially better deal than the previous one he completed. Henderson is currently a free agent and while he wishes to stay with the UFC, negotiations between the two sides have been stalling. Here is what Henderson had to say: I’m holding [...]

Henderson-Franklin II To Headline UFC 103

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:09:20 -0500

In a surprising matchup, middleweight contender Dan Henderson and light heavyweight contender Rich Franklin will meet in the main event of UFC 103 on September 19 in Dallas in a rematch of their January UFC 93 meeting, which saw Henderson top Franklin by split decision. The UFC announced the bout on Monday and also confirmed the rumored UFC 103 co-headliner between veteran heavyweight Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic and up-and-comer Junior dos Santos.

In case you missed it: Dan Henderson's wicked KTFO of Michael Bisping

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

With all the hoopla surrounding Brock Lesnar and his very WWE-like reaction to beating Frank Mir on Saturday and the fact the Georges St. Pierre won his fight despite tearing an adductor muscle in his leg in the third round, you may not have noticed that Dan Henderson ended Michael Bisping's night early with a massive knockout. USA! USA! USA!

Dan Henderson: Brock Lesnar Will Be Unstoppable, Didn't Earn Title Shot

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:45:00 -0500

by Michael David SmithFiled under: UFCBrock Lesnar will fight Frank Mir in the main event at UFC 100 in a contest that could establish Lesnar as not only the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion but also the undisputed biggest star in UFC history. But one longtime MMA star, Dan Henderson, thinks Lesnar has been pushed to the forefront too quickly.Henderson, who is preparing to fight Michael Bisping on the UFC 100 undercard, said Friday on ESPN's Jim Rome Is Burning that he thinks the UFC g...

UFC 93 - Hung Lo Awards

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:01:01 -0500

The first UFC event in Ireland was held in the O2 Dublin Arena on January 17, 2009, and went off without a hitch to tens of thousands of rowdy UK fans. MMA enthusiasts everywhere were treated to a great night of fights: including a rematch of Shogun Rua and UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman and the much anticipated bout between Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson.

TUF 9 is a Hot Mess

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:43:25 -0500

The UFC's reality series, The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), is credited as one of the major factors in the UFC's recent surge in popularity. But the ninth installment of the series is looking like it may be a hot mess. The coaches for the ninth season will be former TUF winner Micheal Bisping against the winner of the upcoming Dan Henderson and Rich Franklin bout.

Anderson Silva vs Dan Henderson Streaming Video- UFC 82

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 02:14:01 -0500

Dan Henderson takes on the Spider at UFC 82.

Anderson Silva and Dan Henderson headline UFC 82 (video)

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:21:58 -0500

Anderson "The Spider" Silva is one of the best, most unique fighters in Mixed Martial Arts. In UFC 82 Pride of a Champion he will be tested by Dan Henderson (Hendo).