Dan Henderson wants his title shot with win over Michael Bisping at UFC 100
by Adam Wagner on Jul 1, 2009 10:56 PM EDT
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Fresh off his stint as coach of Team U.S. on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF): "U.S. vs. U.K." the former PRIDE light heavyweight and middleweight champion, Dan Henderson, was one of two featured guests on MMAmania.com’s exclusive presentation of Pro MMA Radio this week.
Henderson is one of the most decorated fighters in MMA history. The former Olympic wrestler is the only man to concurrently hold two belts from two different weight classes for a major promotion (Pride FC). He is also 1998’s UFC 17 middleweight and PRIDE 2005 welterweight tournament champion.
With the ninth season of TUF already on the books, Henderson is eyeing his upcoming fight against Team U.K.’s coach, Michael Bisping, which takes place at the historic UFC 100 as one of the top three featured bouts. He talked with us about how the compressed time frame dedicated to the taping of the show makes coaching the TUF competitors a bit different from coaching fighters back at Team Quest.
But overall he felt that DaMarques Johnson — the American favorite to claim the TUF welterweight title, but who ultimately fell short at the finale — has exhibited the most promise for establishing a UFC career.
"DaMarques definitely has some skills. In the finale he just was pretty flat. I know that he was sick for the last couple of weeks with bronchitis going into that, and I think you can tell. He just was a little bit flat. And on the flip side of that, (James) Wilks fought a lot better than he had shown in the past. He looked good, and DaMarques didn’t look so good."
Although it was disappointing to Henderson that all his fighters fell short in the U.K. sweep, he would have rather had his fighters perform to the best of their abilities and fall short; but sometimes that doesn’t happen.
He also had a few choice words for welterweight competitor Jason Pierce, who talked his way out of competing on the show by failing to convince UFC president Dana White that he wanted to fight.
"I think he just was a chicken shit … I lost pretty much all respect for him."
But even worse than showing mental weakness before a fight, Pierce pulled a Benedict Arnold by openly sharing with Team U.K. how the Americans were training, including what he knew of their game plans. Then, he lied to Coach Henderson’s face about doing it.
"With these guys who are not totally well-rounded, they’re not the best fighters yet, that little bit of edge or gameplan could make a big difference in the fight. And to have no respect for your team — and in this case your country you’re representing — and to sell out like that, he definitely … didn’t come off making any new fans, that’s for sure."
Host Larry Pepe also questioned Henderson about the infamous "douchebag" comment he made regarding fellow coach Michael Bisping, although he fell short of referring to their relationship as one with "bad blood."
"He’s an all right guy, but he’s not somebody I’d choose to hang out with, really, just because he’s a little too arrogant and full of himself, and he is a bit of a douchebag. The funniest thing is, before that episode aired, everybody was saying, 'hey, will you please beat up Michael Bisping for me, he’s a douchebag,' and I would just chuckle, because I felt the same way. I think a lot of people have the same feeling after watching him on that show."
In fact, Bisping’s douchebaggery, as Henderson sees it, might be an industry consensus, from fans to people inside the industry alike.
"Everybody I talk to basically tells me to beat him up for them. It’s a very common request. Most of the time before my fights, they just say ‘good luck’ and ‘have a nice fight,’ and ‘hope you do well’ — wishing me good luck, not my opponent to lose."
That said, Henderson says he doesn’t dislike the guy … just that he’s a douchebag (he said it four times).
Strategy-wise, Henderson thinks Bisping would be smart not to engage him and foresees the Brit coming in with a similar strategy he used against Chris Leben — one similar to the strategy Rich Franklin used against Hendo: Use body kicks to keep the distance and circle around.
Henderson thinks he’ll be victorious, saying, "I’m going to stay in his face and make him fight me."
While he’s not looking past Bisping, he thinks a win should grant him a title shot -- and a rematch -- against middleweight champion Anderson Silva, although he hasn’t discussed it with the UFC yet. Henderson is the only fighter to steal a round from the reigning UFC middleweight champion since he’s been with the promotion, and a rematch would definitely put butts in seats from a promotional standpoint.
"In my mind if I don’t have a title fight after this fight, I’ll probably want to fight one of the top contenders at 205 … This would be three wins in a row, and I feel like I would be due, and if they don’t give that to me, I’ll go back up to 205."
It was a solid interview that includes Henderson’s criticism of the 10-point must system (he favors Pride FC’s judging system), why he thinks Matt Hamill really beat Bisping, and why Wanderlei Silva would have beat Franklin under Pride FC rules. He also gave his thoughts on UFC 100 and the heavyweight title unification bout between champions Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir.
To check out the complete interview with Henderson, as well as the entire Pro MMA Radio archive with host Larry Pepe, click here.
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bisping does seem really full of himself. that being said, the word douchebag can only be referenced to so many times before this fight until it loses it luster. yah theyre not drinking buddies or anything like that, but they dont hate eachother, as uch as we might like them to they simply dont. theyre two different guys who happen to have the same profession. i dont think this fight really needs name calling and douchebaggery to sell the fight tho, its gonna be a great fight but i dont see bisping causing too many problems for a legend like hendo, but ive ben wrong many times b4. either way, cant wait!
by tank on Jul 1, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Henderson is the ONLY 185 fighter I would want to see fight A. Silva a this point. The first fight was fantastic, and Henderson was beaten but not overmatched at all evidenced by his convincing round 1 win.
Otherwise, send A. Silva up to 205 permanently, so he can actually prove whether he deserves top mention in the P4P department.
by noneed4name on Jul 1, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hendo needs one more fight after this to be considered for a title shot should he somehow win. If Hendo pulls off the impossible and wins, I believe he’d be behind the winner of Maia/Marquadt and Okami. No way will Dana shove him in there again with AS, it would generate no interest at all.
by attakdog on Jul 2, 2009 4:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attak….surely you’re not implying Bisping could win against Hendo!
Im disappointed in you.
by Ca$z on Jul 2, 2009 5:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Bizzzzbings gut Ca$z, everyone knows this, but I wont let my hatred make me argue a case for Hendo, when I am 100% confident Bizzzzy wins by split decision.
by attakdog on Jul 2, 2009 5:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True. I just know how much you hate him and thought you would keep it to yourself about him being the possible winner!!
It is the conclusion I am coming too about this fight.
I think it will be UD for Bisping though as I think he will look much faster and effective on his feet and be able to get up if gets taken down.
I hate to say it as Hendo has been one of my absolute favourite fighters to root for for years now but I don’t think he will be the fighter he used to be in Pride and his best days are probably behind him. :-(
I will always respect what he has done though and what he is still doing which is competing with the best out there which is incredible considering the work he has put in over the years in wrestling and MMA.
by Ca$z on Jul 2, 2009 7:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly, Hendo’s way past his best now. I’d put big money on hendo if it was 5 or 6 years ago, but he just hasn’t impressed me in his latest UFC tenure. Shame coz he was always one of my favourites too.
by attakdog on Jul 2, 2009 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but everyone has been saying the same things about henderson ever since he lost to anderson silva, in the toquino fight and the franklin fight “hes getting older, slower, hes not the same guy as in pride, etc. etc.” but he won both of those fights! i think hell prove you all wrong here as well when he smashes pompous bisping!
by brendan on Jul 2, 2009 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know he won but he just didn’t look the wrecking machine that he once was. He is a lot more cautious and he seems to gas easier than he used to.
To be honest even though he lost his first 2 fights I thought he looked great and proved he can go hard for 5 rounds (Rampage fight) and shake up the supposedly unbeatable Anderson too. He just seems to have sloped off a bit since.
I thought I really don’t care who wins and ideally I’d like to see Hendo have a great fight and KO Bisping but I just don’t see it happening.
I love Hendo and always will be a fan but I’m trying to not let that cloud my judgement when giving my opinion.
by Ca$z on Jul 2, 2009 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pulls off the impossible??? Thats a bit much attak. I think Hendo could easily win this fight. The “impossible” seems a little dramatic
by Dave on Jul 2, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brendan: Come on man, If you look at the records, yeah he won those fights, but am I really supposed to be impressed? Him and Toquino both looked terrible when they fought, and in all honesty, I have watched the Franklin fight about 5 times, and I still cant see how Dan was awarded that decision.
I really hate to talk like this about Hendo because he is one of my favorites of all time….but his biological clock is ticking! lol
Only fight of Hendo’s that impressed me since he came back to the uFC was his loss to Rampage. I think Rampage won every single round, but Hendo really made Rampage fight, and Page came into that fight in the best shape of his life. As soon as I saw his face, I knew rampage would win that fight., HIs face looked shredded, really skinny. I could tell he was in the best shape of his life, and it showed! No shame in that loss for Hendo.
People are impressed with the Silva fight…but not me. Hendo really disappointed me in that fight. He was Timid…had NO FIRE! Sure he won round 1, but so what? Anderson is famous for giving away the 1st round. Its like Anderson either Wipes the floor with you in the 1st round, or gives the round away…there is no in between with Anderson. Anderson is a GOD, but I expected better out of Hendo in that fight!
IO really am a fan of Hendo, and I would like nothing more then to see him return to his PRIDE form, but I wont be holding my breathe.
I hate to say it, but I really like Bisping in this fight. TIMING is EVERYTHING, and its his time right now!
by JOhn G on Jul 2, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hendo should be bustin’ his as$ and workin’ on his cardio by now so when it’s time to fight the Spider, he’s good to go…
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Jul 2, 2009 5:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if hendo does get past bisping, i would like to see him have another fight before the ufc gives him a title shot..
maybe the winner of mia/marquartd..
by stinky~fingers on Jul 2, 2009 5:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I agree. Dan has been pretty fortunate thus far with 2 title shots in a relatively short time. But I think the winner of Marquart-Maia gets the title shot FIRST. Not sure who Dan would fight next if he gets by Bisping (I think he will).
And if Dan does get to fight Anderson again, please don’t put yourself in that position where you tap with 8 secs left in the round. Still hate that ending.
by sudnvictory on Jul 2, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You had one and you blew it. Not now, not yet. Then again, what else would be left for him? 170 to get St. Pierre?
by bradpittfightclub on Jul 1, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heno would have to have anorexia to make the cut to 170!!!!
by attakdog on Jul 2, 2009 4:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To fight Dan Henderson? For what possible reason would that fight make any sense for either fighter?
by attakdog on Jul 2, 2009 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude if GSP moves up to 185 it’s gonna be to fight Silva not Henderson.This would make way more sense than just have him fight at 185 against anyone.I’m actually surprised that Silva hasn’t been given a shot at the LHW belt yet but that’s not gonna happen now as long as his friend and training partner Machida has the belt.
by Chipmunk on Jul 2, 2009 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Dan a lot. But he’s going to lose a painful decision to Bisping, and he’ll never hold a belt again.
by just some dong on Jul 1, 2009 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hendo is the man I hope he mashes bisping that arrogant, cocky pommy bastard. How can u dislike a guy like Hendo he’s just so mellow and cool.
UFC 100
Brock by TKO round 2
GSP by decision
Hendo by TKO/KO hopefully KO round 2
by Marty on Jul 1, 2009 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hendo is crazy, The Bisping is going to pitter patter all over his ugly face, his next title shot should be a catch weight with BJ the baby Penn.
by bigmcmac on Jul 1, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good idea, fight BJ for the newly created UFC Catchweight Champion of the World Belt!
Or better still have him team up with Fedor and take on Royce Gracie and Tito Ortiz for the UFC tag team titles!
by attakdog on Jul 2, 2009 5:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that’s funny right there.
by Five Finger Death Punch on Jul 2, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Henderson wins, he will still need another win vs a top end MW to deserve a title shot. As it stands, there are 6-7 guys all on about equal footing beneath A Silva, that can all make some kind of argument they deserve a title shot. The crowd needs to be thinned out, and maybe the process will produce a challenger with momentum and a legit change to beat Silva. Can’t blame Henderson for lobbying though, and of the group he may still be the toughest test for Silva. First step is to beat Bisping, and that’s far from a given.
by CL on Jul 1, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i just dont understand how a guy who is 2-2 in his return to the ufc thinks he can possibly get a 3rd title shot in 6 fights with a win…he comes to the ufc and gets back to back title shots to unite the belts and loses both fights..then wins two fights and thinks if he wins this fight that he deserves a 3rd shot…
how can a guy believe he possibly deserves 3 title fights in 6 fights? this guy is totally delusional…
it wont happen…but the possibility is that anderson may waste one of his fights in a rematch..either with hendo or marquardt…i fucking hate that possibility…he really could face both of them again…
and that will be 3 rematches for him..
franklin
marquardt
hendo
with so many fighters in the ufc he could be fighting, to have him fight the same 3 fighters twice is fucking retarded…
franklin makes sense, but fuck these other 2, they had their shots…
by HellaHectic on Jul 1, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hella has a great point, but at this point it depends whos on a role and whos knocking guys of the latter to get the shot, at the end of the day who evers winning and beating the rest gets the shot..
by guyverbob on Jul 1, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was given back to back title shots because he was the Pride Champ. Simple as that.
And I for one totally agree with it.
Then 3 wins over quality opponents and another shot? I really dont see what you are freaking out over.
by WB on Jul 2, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a champion doesn’t fall to the bottom of the ladder after he loses his belt, in fact he just goes down a rung or 2. since that slide hendo has dominated palhares and handled franklin fairly easily, hendo was never in any danger in that fight, there’s no way in hell weak hittin franklin was gonna finish him in the 3rd b4 the eyepoke. so yes, hendo does deserve another title shot sooner rather than later
by deuce 4 on Jul 2, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nobody wants to see franklin – silva 3, absoloutley nobody! as for hendo having 2 automatic title shots, his titles were also on the line, not just the ufc’s, where he lost a close decision to rampage! hendo has the caliber to beat or at least challenge silva, if he sticks to his gameplan to control him on the ground!
by jslim on Jul 1, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i agree and i do not see another 185 with enough skill to touch silva, hendo takes his punches and would be perfect for silva to at least build back up his exciting reputation
by randy murders on Jul 2, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it really had nothing to do with 2 belts, the point was to dissolve the pride belt altogether and just have the ufc belt…no one ever calls andy the ufc and pride champion…if it was 2 independant belts he would have to defend them seperately…the same way bj would have to if he had beaten gsp..
and also if andy had been injured and was out like a year right when dan came to the ufc i really dont think the pride belt would have been defended 3 or 4 times around the ufc while andy was healing..but then i could be wrong..
it would have been interested to see though, like i said, i could be wrong..
if maia wins he deserves the shot no doubt there is no argument there..if bisping wins he is 2nd in line…and if marquardt and hendo both win then they should fight each other for the shot, cause there is no sense in both of them getting a rematch…
especially when nate couldnt even make it out of the 1st round and dan couldnt make it out of the 2nd…it would be different if these guys had fought a faber/mike brown war with anderson but they both were finished too quick…
you just dont give guys rematches unless there is a reason for it…mike brown/faber there was a reason, it was a war…it was worth of a 2nd go around…rich it was justified cause he was the former champ and it was only his 2nd loss ever
by HellaHectic on Jul 2, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good post hellactic. No way should hendo and nate get rematches, those two fighting off would make perfect sense. Agree on Maia and Bizzzzbing too.
by attakdog on Jul 2, 2009 5:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bisping should not get a title fight by beating one name….Mai should be first in line for the belt but I think Bisping should have to fight one or two more contenders before being given a title shot. Who has he beat at 185 that is even a forerunner in the division. He beat Leben, Charles McCarthy and JAson Day make Bisping title worthy? Hell NO! He should not be considered a title worthy opponent till he stops fighting bottom feeders. No offense to the aformentioned fighters, but they are not contenders. If and a big if Bisping beats Hendo, he needs to fight another contender, Marquardt(who will drag Bisping through the Mud), Quarry,Sonnen, Kang, Leites, or Goveia. I do not understand this, I fight cans give me a title shot mentality. You should need more then one quality win to get a title shot. All the other divisions with the exception of HW you do not a get a shot without winning a few fights against contenders. Personally, I think Bisping is a an arrogant, brash prick and he showed his true self when he fought Hammil. I don’t think he is top 5 in that division and will be exposed once he starts fighting the top of the heap.
I like Hendo by late 2nd rd. TKO/KO!
by Da Monkey on Jul 2, 2009 7:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, he shouldn’t get the title fight after beating one name, he should be second in line after Maia if he wins and have to face Okami for a number one contenders slot. But when he beats Hendo, Dana will make him number one so he can sell out a big show in the UK with Bizzzzbing taking on AS.
by attakdog on Jul 2, 2009 7:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Learn to read Hellahectic…
Anyways HENDO is right UFC should definitely use Pride Rules for scoring.
by Khaos_Warrior on Jul 2, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
excuse me, Franklin makes sense!?!?! the other two had there shots?? Franklin had 2 SHOTS at anderson?? and got demolished twice!!! Not only that he now fights at 205
Least Hendo took a round off him!! then he got caught in a sub
Regardless Marquardt is about to got owned by Demian Maia and he’ll choke out anderson!!!
by Marty on Jul 2, 2009 3:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He fought Anderson, he got demolished. He hasnt earnt and doesnt deserve another shot at this point. Bisping will beat him, its that simple.
by SiamMMA on Jul 2, 2009 12:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
F*ckin rights he does with a win over Bisping. Silva was his first fight at 185 and he ran out of gas way to early from the weight drop. Some of you MMA fans don’t have a clue what dropping weight does to the body. He has been looking better cardio wise since the fight. If your not 100% going against Silva he’ll make any great fighter look bad. Experience and MMA skills I believe Dan has the best chance at 185 right now.
by Beaver on Jul 2, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So gassing from the weight drop makes the loss excusable? No way, the guy has wrestled for longer than most in MMA, if not all, he should have no problems cutting the weight properly, he has been around long enough to know how todo it properly, no excuse. I cut over 20pounds i know what it does. So should he, its no excuse. And it doesnt change the fact that he is going to be beaten by bisping, badly.
by SiamMMA on Jul 2, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
losing fat is one thing cutting weight is another, fact is he lasted three rounds against the only man Silva said was even close to beating him. But then again talk is cheap and Hendersons wars speak for them self. Did you watch any of his fights Siam? Yes Bisping is a tough SOB I’ll give him that but this will be his first time against a elite fighter I wouldn’t get your hopes up. He can do it and if he does he deserves a shot. I like Henderson better in this one but I`ll admit I like the old Pride guy`s even though they have been getting there asses whooped as Rampage would put it. Either way it should be a great fight.
by Beaver on Jul 2, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most def, they speak for themselves. And I think Henderson is a fantastic fighter, particularly in PRIDE. No one can dispute that. My whole take on this is that, if Henderson wins this fight, i dont beleive he should qualify for a shot, i beleive he would need one more fight, with a good win. And secondly, I dont beleive this fight is going to be anywhere near a whitewash as some people on here are suggesting. I think on their feet, Bisping’s handspeed will def score points, I think his takedown defence is actually underated, and his ability to get back to his feet is very good. I think ppl are discounting Bisping because of a personal dislike. I think he will surprise a lot of people, my opinion. And yes fat, and cutting, i know the difference, trust me. :)
by SiamMMA on Jul 3, 2009 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hellahectic your way off, hendo didn’t get 2 title fights he was the champ in both weight classes in pride, the fights were unification bouts. He lost a close decision to rampage and won the 1st against silva before being subbed. How does it make more sense for franklin when he lost to hendo and got destroyed twice by silva. I truly think hendo can beat silva, but would be a great fight either way. I just think if he wins then he deserves it as much as anyone out there.
Ufc 100
Lesner tko
Gsp decision (gonna be a great fight, I can’t wait for this one)
Hendo tko
by fistoph on Jul 2, 2009 1:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to agree. Hendo lost a very close decision to page. Won one round with Silva and ran out of gas from the weight cut. When else has he ever ran out of gas? And you cant disagree with Hendo or marquadt getting rematches. imo marquadt is the top guy right now. If Hendo beats Bispin hell be right there as well. And Demian miaia close behind. I know the ufc would love to give Bisping his title shot. And Id love to watch it. But he deserves it far less than the afore mentioned guys.
And after seeing Silvas last two outings. Hendo could have a very seriouse chance of pulling off the upset.
by terribleone on Jul 2, 2009 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
true true true…..
To say dan doesnt deserve a rematch is plain silly, his only loss at the weight class discussed is a.silva, and as mentioned it was clearly affected by the weight cut. It really shouldnt matter about his other loss, for 1 it was in a different division and secondly it was a close points decision against the champ, so he is clearly a contender.
On top of that he impressed again palharais and defeated the ex dominant champ in the 185 div in franklin!!!!!!!
However bisping will be no walk in the park either, I also think marquart or maia are serious contenders, nate has changed his game up quite a bit, but i personally see the bisping/hendo as no 1 contender match and i think it will be!!
by mo on Jul 2, 2009 1:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He gassed against Franklin and that was without a cut!! If he manages to get past Bisping he should have to fight Marquardt/Maia for a title shot! I think maybe Maia would deserve it automatically if he beats Nate but stylistically I could just see it being Silva-Leites mark II. If Silva beats Forrest then obviously he should get a title shot at LHW and fight Machida whether he likes it or not!
by Kenwoo on Jul 2, 2009 4:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After the Leites fight, i’m really not interested in seeing Maia vs. A Silva. The potential for another train wreck like that turns my stomach.
by Miketsi on Jul 2, 2009 4:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maia will engage though, he trains with Wandi. There is NO WAY some of Wandi’s constantly moving forward style has not rubbed off on Maia.
by WB on Jul 2, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquardt is the number one guy now, and he is the one that absolutely should get the next shot after he demolishes Maia.
by Blackbeard on Jul 2, 2009 6:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE Maia’s style and am definitely going to be rooting for him against Nate. But Nate is a beast. I though Kampmann stood a pretty good chance against Nate and Nate just absolutely crushed him.
Also, I think Maia’s punching power is vastly under-rated since he is SO good at BJJ. Sonnen (granted not a top 5 guy, but prob a top 10) said Maia punched him from bottom guard and had him basically knocked out on his feet.
Personally I feel bad for Okami – though he is injury proned – he is the one getting f’ed here as far as a title shot.
by WB on Jul 2, 2009 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who honestly gives a fuck about watching Okami fight Anderson? If he would have beat Franklin, he would have gotten a title shot. He didn’t, and I think a recent loss to Franklin, pretty much kills anyones chances of fighting Andy for a title.
Lets throw Anderson in deep water against more 205’ers. Noone at 185 (aside from Hendo on his best day, or maybe Belfort if he’s as strong as he looks at ’85) is going to give Silva trouble.
by Miketsi on Jul 2, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dan Henderson should be fined for his very damaging after the knock out punch on the ground, any decent and classy human being would be happy with a win vindicating his ability. The disgusting post fight interview where he pretty much admitted he hit him again as he doesn’t like him
by jonathan on Jul 12, 2009 12:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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