The rankings have been thrown out the window when it comes to the main event of this weekend’s (October 8, 2016) UFC 204 from Manchester, England. Instead, revenge has taken over as newly crowned 185-pound champion Michael Bisping will attempt to avenge one of the most iconic knockouts of all time in a rematch against
The rankings have been thrown out the window when it comes to the main event of this weekend’s (October 8, 2016) UFC 204 from Manchester, England. Instead, revenge has taken over as newly crowned 185-pound champion Michael Bisping will attempt to avenge one of the most iconic knockouts of all time in a rematch against No. 13-ranked Dan Henderson.
Back at UFC 100 in July 2009, Henderson blasted Bisping with a right hand that will live on forever. Fast forward to present day, and Bisping is coming off of a shocking knockout victory over Luke Rockhold that made him the undisputed champion. Henderson, on the other hand, sits at age 46 and has said this will be the final fight of his legendary career.
Both fighters are clearly at different points of their respective careers then they were at when they met the first time. With that being said, let’s take a look at five reasons why Bisping will destroy Henderson this time around.
Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson have a date with destiny on Saturday October 8. For ‘Hendo’ the UFC 204 main event will serve as the closer to an epic 19-year career. After falling short against Anderson Silva at UFC 82, Henderson will try to grab that elusive UFC belt, and against his fiercest rival to
Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson have a date with destiny on Saturday October 8. For ‘Hendo’ the UFC 204 main event will serve as the closer to an epic 19-year career. After falling short against Anderson Silva at UFC 82, Henderson will try to grab that elusive UFC belt, and against his fiercest rival to date. After being bludgeoned by the immense force of Henderson’s H-Bomb at UFC 100, Bisping’s UFC 204 title defense is all about revenge. Sparking Luke Rockhold cold at UFC 199 was a great example of how far ‘The Count’ has evolved.
Now 46 years of age, former Pride FC and Strikeforce champ Dan Henderson’s career is one of the most highly decorated in MMA history. Defeating Michael Bisping at UFC 204 would be the perfect ending to Henderson’s tenure as a fighter, but Bisping has other plans. The Englishman is fighting for the first time in nine years on home soil, and he plans on making it a big homecoming.
Dan Henderson is a Hard Bastard
Speaking during an interview with BT Sports, Michael Bisping acknowledges the test in front. Recognizing he won’t get Dan Henderson to quit, ‘The Count’ vows to get the KO in front of his fans in Manchester.
“Dan Henderson is a hard bastard. He’s one tough son of a bitch, I won’t make him quit. I’m not going to go out there and try and make him quit. I know I am going to have to knock him out, or punish him until the referee steps in.”
Revenge, But With Class
After Henderson’s infamous follow-up blow on Bisping at UFC 100, you’d think maybe the champ would be looking to repay the favor. According to the current king of the 185-pound division, he’s looking to get classy revenge.
“I’m going to knock him out, one million percent, but I’m not going to give him another dig. I’ll KO him, then pick him up off the ground. I won’t pay back that classless move, I’ll knock him out and then buy him a beer.”
“Look at what happened with Luke Rockhold. He was cocky coming in to the (UFC 199 rematch) saying ‘I already finished you.’ It’s a completely different fight though, we are human beings, anything can happen. Dan Henderson is capable of knocking me out Saturday night. Make no mistake, but just because it happened once doesn’t mean it will happen again.”
Earlier today in England, UFC 204 main event fighters Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson put on a show for the fans at open workouts.
Bisping, the obvious hometown favorite being that he…
Earlier today in England, UFC 204 main event fighters Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson put on a show for the fans at open workouts.
Bisping, the obvious hometown favorite being that he is from England and will be competing inside the Manchester Arena, was joined on the stage by Henderson, Vitor Belfort and Gegard Mousasi.
Right now, all Dan Henderson is thinking about is Michael Bisping.
Henderson, a champion everywhere he’s gone except the UFC, gets another chance to wear gold inside the Octagon when he takes on Bisping for the middleweight belt Saturday at UFC 204.
And regardless of what happens, “Hendo” claims this is it.
“It would take a lot for me to come out of retirement and keep going,” he said while appearing on UFC Tonight. “I’m very comfortable with my decision to have this be my last fight.”
Back at UFC 100, Henderson put together a highlight-reel showing when he knocked Bisping clean out. The two had become bitter rivals from their time coaching on The Ultimate Fighter.
Since that fight, it is Bisping who has reached the top of the mountain, while Henderson has had his fair share of ups and downs.
“I’ve been focused on the opportunity in front of me in training camp to prepare to beat Michael Bisping and get that belt,” he said. “I haven’t been emotional. I’ve been focused on what I need to do and get it done.”
Right now, all Dan Henderson is thinking about is Michael Bisping.
Henderson, a champion everywhere he’s gone except the UFC, gets another chance to wear gold inside the Octagon when he takes on Bisping for the middleweight belt Saturday at UFC 204.
And regardless of what happens, “Hendo” claims this is it.
“It would take a lot for me to come out of retirement and keep going,” he said while appearing on UFC Tonight. “I’m very comfortable with my decision to have this be my last fight.”
Back at UFC 100, Henderson put together a highlight-reel showing when he knocked Bisping clean out. The two had become bitter rivals from their time coaching on The Ultimate Fighter.
Since that fight, it is Bisping who has reached the top of the mountain, while Henderson has had his fair share of ups and downs.
“I’ve been focused on the opportunity in front of me in training camp to prepare to beat Michael Bisping and get that belt,” he said. “I haven’t been emotional. I’ve been focused on what I need to do and get it done.”
The UFC’s “expert” ranking team of Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino are back for another edition of “UFC Rankings Report” ahead of UFC 204.
The two discuss the middleweight title fight …
The UFC’s “expert” ranking team of Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino are back for another edition of “UFC Rankings Report” ahead of UFC 204.
The two discuss the middleweight title fight between champion Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson that takes place this coming Saturday, along with recapping the bantamweight division after UFC Fight Night 96.
Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino break down the shakeup following Fight Night Portland and look ahead to UFC 204 for the middleweight championship bout between Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson. Plus the bantamweight division has a new No. 2 and the guys talk about what that means.
Michael Bisping has talked all week about ending the career of Dan Henderson in memorable fashion and redeeming his own knockout loss.
The two square off for a second time Saturday night at UFC 204, with Bisping’s middleweight title on the line from England. The bout serves as the first title defense for “The Count.”
“I’m going to make a mess out of him in the first round,” said Bisping, during an appearance on UFC Tonight. “I’ll wait until he slows down in the second and I put the volume up, and the third he’s going to be predictable, I’m going to see those punches coming from a mile away, and that’s when I’ll finish him.”
Bisping accepted his title fight with Luke Rockhold earlier this year on short notice, stepping in and dethroning Rockhold with a powerful shot. That, though, only provided the Brit with more confidence in his own skills.
“I learned from the fight with Rockhold, I don’t need eight weeks,” he said. “I trained for a few weeks, then I filmed a movie, then I trained for three weeks at home and I feel fantastic.”
Michael Bisping has talked all week about ending the career of Dan Henderson in memorable fashion and redeeming his own knockout loss.
The two square off for a second time Saturday night at UFC 204, with Bisping’s middleweight title on the line from England. The bout serves as the first title defense for “The Count.”
“I’m going to make a mess out of him in the first round,” said Bisping, during an appearance on UFC Tonight. “I’ll wait until he slows down in the second and I put the volume up, and the third he’s going to be predictable, I’m going to see those punches coming from a mile away, and that’s when I’ll finish him.”
Bisping accepted his title fight with Luke Rockhold earlier this year on short notice, stepping in and dethroning Rockhold with a powerful shot. That, though, only provided the Brit with more confidence in his own skills.
“I learned from the fight with Rockhold, I don’t need eight weeks,” he said. “I trained for a few weeks, then I filmed a movie, then I trained for three weeks at home and I feel fantastic.”
