Dan Henderson: The UFC never offered me a fight against Lyoto Machida
by Jesse Holland on Feb 17, 2012 11:05 AM EST
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What's the deal with Dan Henderson?
Good question. The former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, who was expected to breathe new life into the shrinking 205-pound division, has been floundering on the sidelines ever since he decisioned Mauricio Rua at UFC 139 back in Nov. 2011.
So, what's the hold up?
There appears to be some confusion between "Hendo" and UFC President Dana White. After Henderson rejected a bout against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, White told fans the former middleweight would wait for a title shot. Then a few weeks later said no, he doesn't want to wait.
White even claims Henderson was offered a bout against Lyoto Machida but turned it down, a claim "Hollywood" refutes, after the jump.
Was never offered machida. And even though he has lost 3 out of his last 4, I'm sure it would be entertaining.
Reigning light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will defend his strap against Rashad Evans in the main event of UFC 145, currently scheduled for Sat., April 21, 2012, at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
If "Bones" retains, it's not out of the question for him to compete again in early-to-mid summer, having already mapped out an ambitious 2012 fight campaign.
However, if "Suga" can pull off the upset, he may need more time to prepare, having already competed at UFC on Fox 2 earlier this year. That means Henderson, who is already 41, could be on the shelf for up to a year between fights.
Unless he takes a fight sooner.
Let's hear some suggestions, Maniacs, does "Hendo" wait for a title shot, or get back into the cage to throw hands against a viable contender?
Anyone think the Machida match-up is the way to go?
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its not too late.....
Nick Diaz sucks balls , he can’t hang with the elite WW’s he only looks good against 2nd rate guys in SF
Two week sig bet with TheDragon
+1
Hendo is too slow to catch machida. Would be a pretty boring decision for the dragon.
Anderson Silva is going to retire Sonnen in Brazil!
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++1
Hendo has a better showing against Bones imo. Machida tagged Jones. I think Hendo can tag Jones too and he hits as hard as anyone in any division inc boxing. Machida is faster than Bones but all-in-all it was irrelevant given Jones reach and strength. I’m pretty sure Hendo will come closer to taking out Bones than Rashad, but then realistically i don’t give either one much of a showing. I’d like to see Machida get another shot if he can string some wins together but i’m a big Chida fan. I just can’t see anyone else stepping up except maybe a more mature Gustafson….
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by Rilly on Feb 18, 2012 3:02 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Machida has faired well with fighters good at the clinch of late
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Feb 17, 2012 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
i agree it would be a boring 5 round dec for machida more then likely .. although we have seen that machida can be rocked so dan would always have that chance but i think machida is too fast for him ..
So every morning this guy comes to my apartment complex to collect cans out of the dumpster he then crushes them .. turns out the guys name is fedor ..
by Nightmare83 on Feb 17, 2012 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
Stop with this boring shit just because machida isnt macho man stand in front and swing wildly dude
Machida would pIck Dan apart in a great display of martial arts
" What would Sakuraba do ? " - Ivan Menjivar
by wooly shambler on Feb 17, 2012 11:41 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
maybe .. but i think it would look alot like his win against tito ..
So every morning this guy comes to my apartment complex to collect cans out of the dumpster he then crushes them .. turns out the guys name is fedor ..
by Nightmare83 on Feb 17, 2012 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
i will give you that machida is not boring since he beat thiago .. but i think dan wouldnt give him much to counter so they would just be circling eacother .. machida is a counter striker for the most part … and dan is a circle and wait for his right to land .. just saying my opinon wooly ..
So every morning this guy comes to my apartment complex to collect cans out of the dumpster he then crushes them .. turns out the guys name is fedor ..
by Nightmare83 on Feb 17, 2012 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
I know I know
After dan tired out from the first round machida would obliterate him though
" What would Sakuraba do ? " - Ivan Menjivar
by wooly shambler on Feb 17, 2012 12:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
maybe ..
So every morning this guy comes to my apartment complex to collect cans out of the dumpster he then crushes them .. turns out the guys name is fedor ..
by Nightmare83 on Feb 17, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
Excellent fight for both
Its definately not too late.
by dragonassault on Feb 17, 2012 3:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Dan needs to beat a contender at 185 and prove he can make the cut without gassing 30 seconds into the fight before he deserves anderson
GO BIG, OR GO HOME!!!
by LOKIE on Feb 17, 2012 11:30 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I would love for dan to fight andy again. But he just hasnt looked to good at middleweight recently. I hope he stays at lhw.
by dragonassault on Feb 17, 2012 3:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I wouldnt call it an embarrassment
First round was close and very paid competitive and he got choked out round 2 by the g.o.a.t…
Fickle fans…
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by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Feb 17, 2012 11:20 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Ignore "paid"
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by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Feb 17, 2012 11:20 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Machida does not deserve a shot at Hendo. Machida has been getting beaten regularly and Hendo hasn’t lost a fight in ages.
Machida has lost 3 of his last 4 and his lone win was against an ancient Couture. How does that merit a fight with a top 3 opponent? Machida needs to work his way back up the division.
"He's got a great package... and an unusual one!" Joe Rogan (of Lyoto Machida)
How did losing 2 of his last 3 with his lone won over ancient couture merit a title shot?
by ToeLock6 on Feb 17, 2012 11:19 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Machida is one of the only people who can make a fight outta jones
He got screwed against rampage he ate randys soul and he beat shogun once only to be forced to fight him again and he got caught . If anything Dan doesn’t deserve Lyoto , he’s been off fighting out of the UFC and now just mouthing off about how much he deserves and how Anderson is scared of him . Dan needs to show that he is even a top lhw fighter . The last time shogun was even good was when he beat machida since then we’ve seen a sluggish brawler and Dan barely survived against that .
" What would Sakuraba do ? " - Ivan Menjivar
by wooly shambler on Feb 17, 2012 11:21 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
sorry brother but his win streak along with his epic win over rua .. does merrit a title shot especially when jones has allready beaten rua,page,machida .. and is booked against evans .. hendo is the only logical choice left at 205 after evans ..
So every morning this guy comes to my apartment complex to collect cans out of the dumpster he then crushes them .. turns out the guys name is fedor ..
by Nightmare83 on Feb 17, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
He hasn’t lost in ages? Gently dominated by Jake sheilds 3 fucking fights ago
GO BIG, OR GO HOME!!!
by LOKIE on Feb 17, 2012 11:28 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
3 fights ago eh?
Someone needs to do some research and remove their head from their ass
by PorkchopSandwich on Feb 17, 2012 12:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Haha you're mean
Sobral, Feijao, Fedor, Rua….he wasn’t tooooo far off
by Starr788 on Feb 17, 2012 12:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Lol I was being a smart ass without looking up the exact amount of fights. You fuck stick. Hahaha. Lol. My
Point is the loss to
Jake shields wasn’t all that long ago
Tool
GO BIG, OR GO HOME!!!
by LOKIE on Feb 17, 2012 1:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It was...
2 years ago… In another weight class. Hendo struggled with Cardio (which he always will)… But rounds 1-3 I take Hendo all day long. I mean that kind of power and chin combined… Always danger until he’s sucking wind
by PorkchopSandwich on Feb 17, 2012 2:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
sorry
But i dont think think hendo is a big enough threat to silva or jones to justify sitting out until he gets a title shot against one of them. It was cool waiting to see if evans lost, but he needs to get in the cage this spring or summer.
Anderson Silva is going to retire Sonnen in Brazil!
Women are at home with their husbands and children. Whores are at the club getting smacked by the Reem.
+1
" What would Sakuraba do ? " - Ivan Menjivar
by wooly shambler on Feb 17, 2012 11:21 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I believe Hendo here
Dana lies all the time. Guys a loser. An embarrassment.
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by daniel worby on Feb 17, 2012 11:20 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I'd like to see this fight.
I think it’s a good fight. They should make it happen.
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by daniel worby on Feb 17, 2012 11:22 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Machida could very well be finished
Anytime a mixed martial artist questions his desire to compete its not a good sign.
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by letter19 on Feb 17, 2012 11:26 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Machida is just frustrated and sad...
Because he was so used to killing his opponents, then Shogun came along and flattened him out, then Bones came along and choked him out terribly
by Starr788 on Feb 17, 2012 11:31 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
frustrated,sad or whatever you want to call it
Its not good.Competing at this level you have to keep your head on straight.
"I'm recognized for being a great fighter but more importantly a great father"-letter19
by letter19 on Feb 17, 2012 11:42 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
probably not as sad as sasi when he lost to king mo .. a guy with limited mma fights and then had a draw with jardine a ufc cast away
So every morning this guy comes to my apartment complex to collect cans out of the dumpster he then crushes them .. turns out the guys name is fedor ..
by Nightmare83 on Feb 17, 2012 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
Just remember...
If Sasi is matched with Hendo and wins, I’ll be excepting cyber blowjobs for all Maniacs wishing to spunk that mouth!
So start practicing…
by Starr788 on Feb 17, 2012 12:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
and sasi will never be in the postion to face hendo .. hes never gonna be in the top 8 at 205 .. shit hes not even champ in strikeforce ..
So every morning this guy comes to my apartment complex to collect cans out of the dumpster he then crushes them .. turns out the guys name is fedor ..
by Nightmare83 on Feb 17, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
Mousasi would kill Hendo, his takedown defense has improved greatly
Mousasi would bust that sum bitch’s face up something nasty
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by Lance Storm on Feb 17, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
so he couldnt kill jardine or king mo .. but he would kill hendo?
So every morning this guy comes to my apartment complex to collect cans out of the dumpster he then crushes them .. turns out the guys name is fedor ..
by Nightmare83 on Feb 17, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
thats like me saying oh diego would kill gsp .. as starrr says eat him up.
So every morning this guy comes to my apartment complex to collect cans out of the dumpster he then crushes them .. turns out the guys name is fedor ..
by Nightmare83 on Feb 17, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
Hendo is no GSP
Let’s never ever make that comparison again
by Starr788 on Feb 17, 2012 12:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
And Hendo lost to Shields but was able to eek out a decision against Shogun...
Refrain from the MMA math please, styles make fights
by Starr788 on Feb 17, 2012 12:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
fair enough ..
So every morning this guy comes to my apartment complex to collect cans out of the dumpster he then crushes them .. turns out the guys name is fedor ..
by Nightmare83 on Feb 17, 2012 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
Henderson knows his days are numbered in the sport and he wants to fight the absolute best. The winner or Jones-Evans will give him that oppurtunity.
If he fights before a title fight it has to be one of these based on sense/time/money ect ect.
Jone/Bader winner
Machida
Mousasi
Bonnar if all else fails though Bonnar v. Vera would make sense
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Feb 17, 2012 11:29 AM EST reply actions
Jones and Bader already fought
Lance Storm Version 2.0
by Lance Storm on Feb 17, 2012 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty sure you know he meant Page... Settle down
by PorkchopSandwich on Feb 17, 2012 12:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
lol yes Page/Bader
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Feb 17, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
I couldnt think of a better reason to bring over the Moose!
by bloody_cage_junkie on Feb 17, 2012 11:36 AM EST via mobile reply actions
You better acknowledge the Sasi!
by Starr788 on Feb 17, 2012 11:37 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Easy fight for Machida, Easy fight for Michael Bisping
Bring Mousasi over and let the Co headline the Dos Santos- Overeem fight card
Lance Storm Version 2.0
NO!
I don’t wana see machida go asleep again. Hendog can w8 fir Evans or jones
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Machida wouldn't get hit with an "H BOMB", Rich Franklin, Anderson Silva, and Rampage didn't get hit with it
Machida would embarrass Hendo, stuff all his takedowns and dance around his ass for 15 easy ass minutes
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by Lance Storm on Feb 17, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
I love how everyone is on the Hendo hate train
I for one hope he flattens JBJ… I’m a. Huge fan, but realistic… Doesn’t have a lot of fights left. I think it would bring Me. Jones back to Earth and be amazing… Haters goin’ hate
by PorkchopSandwich on Feb 17, 2012 12:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I don't hate Hendo...
I just think he’s a pretty demanding fighter, which is alright because he’s accomplished a lot…but all the guys at the top of 205 have accomplished a lot…Shogun, Rampage, Lyoto, Rashad…
And nobody what anyone says, he doesn’t deserve to fight Anderson again…he already got an immediate title shot against him and was finished in the 2nd round of a 5 round fight…
by Starr788 on Feb 17, 2012 12:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
vaild points ..
So every morning this guy comes to my apartment complex to collect cans out of the dumpster he then crushes them .. turns out the guys name is fedor ..
by Nightmare83 on Feb 17, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Hendo - Shogun II > Hendo - Machida
I am big fan of all 3 fighters but Machida needs an easier matchup I believe, someone like Gustaffson – Nog loser.
I don’t think allot of people will hate on a Shogun – Hendo part 2…
I’ve been thinking of Bonnar-Shogun. You give Bonnar his ‘big’ matcha nd if he wins than shit got interesting.
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Feb 17, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
i think bonnar should go to strikeforce and fight sasi ..
So every morning this guy comes to my apartment complex to collect cans out of the dumpster he then crushes them .. turns out the guys name is fedor ..
by Nightmare83 on Feb 17, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
I think they are waiting to see who wins the R
You mind your own damn business.
by jestermarcus on Feb 17, 2012 12:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think they are waiting to see who wins the Bader and Page fight.
A rematch with Page could sell well. And if Bader wins convincingly, they will make it see like he’s back and a threat.
You mind your own damn business.
by jestermarcus on Feb 17, 2012 12:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions
bader was rolling along until he met up with bones .. and then tito got his one win in 6 years it was just his day that day .. but either way i dont think he has the tools yet to put away page .. so i see it going the distance with page getting the dec.. then they should send bader to striekforce.
So every morning this guy comes to my apartment complex to collect cans out of the dumpster he then crushes them .. turns out the guys name is fedor ..
by Nightmare83 on Feb 17, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
They wont send him to Strikeforce, not yet anyway.
He list to Jones, the best in the division, lost to Tito because he was reckless and thought he’d roll over him like we all thought too. Page is still near top 5 LHW. They will keep him a bit longer I think. He still beats most LHWs. Vera is who needs to go to Strikeforce.
You mind your own damn business.
by jestermarcus on Feb 17, 2012 1:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I do think bader is still young and maybe unpredictable. But, I don’t think a loss to Page, who is considered a top 5 LHW fighter would send him out of the UFC.
machida is damaged goods
Hendo would lay waste to the dragon . Hendo bomb tko 2nd round
by William Thackeray on Feb 17, 2012 2:48 PM EST via mobile reply actions
For what?
So people can point and laugh at him?
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Book Bisping . .
Would love to see a re match and then we’ll get to see Sonnen v Bisping for the title later this year!
by DownUnder on Feb 17, 2012 4:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Just Make It Hppen
and save us all the drama
Dan is an old, short, slow one trick pony now
and
it will give Machida another shot at a Karate Kid-Segal moment
and a highlight KO
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