Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Dan Henderson is preparing for yet another tough test, taking on fellow MMA legend, Fedor Emelianenko, in a non-title “super fight” planned for July 30, 2011. Henderson has carved out a legendary career fighting the best in the business ... win or lose. His next fight will be no different. Let’s look at Henderson’s most memorable moments -- good and bad -- that got him in this position.
Dan Henderson’s Worst Fights, A Top Five List
Kazuo Misaki vs. Dan Henderson
PRIDE Bushido 12
Nagoya Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Japan
Aug. 26, 2006
Just four months earlier, Henderson notched a unanimous decision win over Misaki at Pride Bushido 10 in Tokyo. It was his fourth consecutive victory since suffering back-to-back losses to Arona and Nogueira. It was also his first win since winning the Pride FC 2005 Welterweight Grand Prix, as well as the welterweight title, with a decision over Murilo Bustamante in the tournament finals. He was now poised to defend that grand prix crown, drawing Misaki in the quarterfinal round. Instant rematch! Unfortunately, Henderson would go on to lose a decision, getting bounced out of the tournament and failing to duplicate his grand prix glory. Misaki’s good luck continued as he went on to win the whole thing despite being eliminated by Paulo Filho in the semifinals. He’d return to beat Denis Kang by split decision when Filho could not continue because of an injury. Some things just aren’t meant to be ... for Henderson, anyway.
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(Note: This list appears in chronological order. Feel free to share your favorite, and not-so-favorite, “Hendo” memories in the comments section below.)
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“Hendo,” 40, was the first and only fighter in the history of the sport to win two titles simultaneously in two separate divisions, holding the Pride FC welterweight (185 pounds) and middleweight (205 pounds) belts at the same time.
He’s a legend.
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