Hendo: I like putting cocky guys in their place
Dan Henderson fights Jon Jones at UFC 151 on Sept. 1, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las vegas, NV, live…
Dan Henderson fights Jon Jones at UFC 151 on Sept. 1, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las vegas, NV, live on PPV.
Tatame caught up with Henderson and talked the past and the future.
Evelyn Rodrigues: You fought great guys, like Shogun. Did these last fights proved you still have a lot to do?
Dan Henderson: No. I knew that going in. I’ll never go into a fight, accept the fight if I think I can’t win, beat the guy up. That’s never been an issue with me. It’s just a matter of making sure my body is good physically and mentally. Things’ have been well for me. I’m always at the train or with my wife.
ER: What is the biggest challenge Jon Jones presents to you? He had some troubles lately. Do you think it will affect his performance?
DH: I don’t know. I couldn’t comment if they distract him or not. I’m sure he’s a smart kid and he’s going to train hard for any fight that he has. As far as the biggest assets, his length, his goofiness, his elbows and I think he continuous tries to get better. It’s up to me to make sure I do what I do best.
ER: There was something you said about the fighter’s confidence, but there’s something that goes beyond that. Do you think that’s his case?
DH: I don’t know if I can export that. How do you guys see him? He is what he is and I enjoy fighting guys like that, that are a little bit cocky. It’s funny to put them in their place (laughs).
ER: Tito Ortiz joined the Hall of Fame lately. Does it make you think about the way you fight and retiring?
DH: I’m not thinking that I’m going to stay around until they have to kick me out.