Bleacher Report’s Mike Hodges:
After capturing the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight title at the tender age of 40, Dan Henderson will look to make history once again, as he takes on former Pride FC heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson.
Arguably one of the most anticipated bouts of the year, the two competitors have agreed to meet at heavyweight.
Henderson’s tranier, Daniel Woirin, spoke highly of the American and told TATAME.com that although his belt isn’t at stake in this bout, Henderson is still training hard and is extra motivated to challenge Emelianenko.
“He’s very glad about fighting Fedor,” Woirin said.
“Dan Henderson has nothing else to prove, he has fought the best fighters in the world. He likes new challenges and he’s very excited about this fight and I’m sure he’ll be good to go.”
After suffering back-to back losses for the first time in his career, Emelianenko will be looking to overcome the recent setback and defeat Henderson, in hopes of adding yet another legendary name to his resume.
For Henderson, defeating a legend like Emelianenko will only build his resume, as well and reestablish himself as one the pound-for pound fighters at 40 years-old. But for this bout, a championship is not as important for either man as pride is.