Issue 145
November -0001
Dan Henderson proves there’s life in the old dog yet – can he cap his career with a championship fight against a former foe?
Friday May 27
It’s a week before his middleweight fight with Hector Lombard and Henderson wraps his raining camp up at American Top Team with one final sparring session. “Feeling good and ready for #ufc199,” he says on social media.
Saturday June 4
The 45-year-old enters the Octagon in California for the 48th pro fight of his career. He’s almost stopped early on, but shows his legendary toughness to recover and knock his Cuban opponent out cold with an unorthodox head kick-back elbow combo.
Monday June 6
After his ‘Performance of the Night’-winning KO, Hendo returns home with his family to a message from his neighbors written across a banner hung over the garage of his California home: “HENDO + ELBOW = ENDO.”
Thursday June 9
Henderson enjoys an evening of live standup comedy in Pasadena from Joe Rogan. He tweets: “Awesome show, couldn’t stop laughing. Thanks, Joe,” then fans demand to see him on the UFC color commentator’s podcast.
Friday June 10
After fighting the last fight on his UFC contract, Dan tweets: “If I was to fight only one more time, who would you guys like to see me fight?” His followers overwhelmingly call for a rematch with middleweight champ Michael Bisping.
Sunday June 19
Henderson spends Father’s Day with his wife and children. “Happy Father’s Day to everyone who’s been called dad or played an influential fatherly role in someone’s life,” the former two-division Pride champion posts online.
Thursday June 23
After another day in the gym, Hederson sends a message to his old Team Quest sparring partner and fellow Olympian Randy ‘The Natural’ Couture on the day he turns 53. “Wanna wish one of my oldest friends a Happy Birthday,” he writes.
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