Henderson plans to weigh in at 206.1
Dan Henderson and Fedor Emelianenko meet in the main event of “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson,” which takes place July 30…
Dan Henderson and Fedor Emelianenko meet in the main event of “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson,” which takes place July 30 at Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. The main card airs on Showtime.
“I think I have to weigh-in over 206, so (I’ll be) 206.1 (pounds), I guess,” Henderson told MMAjunkie.com.
“In the past, I’ve never felt small against heavyweights. I was excited for the fight, in general, and I don’t care what he comes in at. I’ve never agreed with catchweights in the past, and I’m OK fighting up, so it is what it is.”
“I think we match-up real well for an exciting fight. I think I’ve got to wear him out early in the fight and really make him keep up a pretty good pace and get on top of him, as well. … I really hope he comes in great shape and motivated, re-motivated for this fight, because that’s the Fedor I want to fight.”
“I’ve never done an armbar in a fight, and I’m not 80 pounds bigger than him to lay on him,” Henderson said. “Those two losses aren’t really my style.
“[My plan is] not to lose again. I don’t know how long I’m going to fight for. I’m sue I’ve got two or three more years in me. I kind of liked having fights back-to-back for a while and then having a little time off and do it again. I’m hoping to do that again toward the end of this year going into next year – have two or three fights back-to-back, where I cannot get too out of shape. I’m getting older now. I’ve got to keep my body in shape.
“But as long as I can keep beating the young guys, I’m satisfied. I feel like I can still compete, and experience is invaluable in MMA. I’m pretty happy with the way my career has gone, and I’m not done yet.”
