Best fights of Dan Henderson
Over 19 years as a professional, Dan Henderson has compiled a 32-15 (18) record, including nine title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Dan Henderson KOs Renato Sobral in their 2nd fight
On December 4, 2010 Dan Henderson faced Renato Sobral in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Henderson was 40 years old with a record of 25-8, and Sobral was 35 with a record of 36-9. Henderson was coming off a loss, while Sobral was coming off a win. Henderson stopped Renato Sobral via KO in the 1st round.
2. Dan Henderson KOs Fedor Emelianenko
On July 30, 2011 Dan Henderson faced Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight bout. Henderson was 40 years old with a record of 27-8, and Emelianenko was 34 with a record of 31-3. Henderson was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Emelianenko was on a 2-fight losing streak. Henderson stopped Fedor Emelianenko via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Dan Henderson KOs Wanderlei Silva in their 2nd fight
On February 24, 2007 Dan Henderson fought Wanderlei Silva for the Pride middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Henderson was 36 years old with a record of 21-5, and Silva was 30 with a record of 31-6-1. Henderson was coming off a win, while Silva was coming off a loss. Henderson stopped Wanderlei Silva via KO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
4. Dan Henderson KOs Maurício Rua in their 2nd fight
On March 23, 2014 Dan Henderson faced Maurício Rua in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Henderson was 43 years old with a record of 29-11, and Rua was 32 with a record of 22-8. Henderson was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Rua was coming off a win. Henderson stopped Maurício Rua via TKO in the 3rd round.
5. Dan Henderson defeats Yuki Kondo
On December 31, 2004 Dan Henderson faced Yuki Kondo in a middleweight bout. Henderson was 34 years old with a record of 15-3, and Kondo was 29 with a record of 43-14-5. Henderson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Kondo was coming off a win. Henderson won via split decision.
6. Dan Henderson defeats Maurício Rua
On November 19, 2011 Dan Henderson faced Maurício Rua in a light heavyweight bout. Henderson was 41 years old with a record of 28-8, and Rua was 29 with a record of 20-5. Henderson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Rua was coming off a win. Henderson won via unanimous decision.
7. Dan Henderson defeats Vitor Belfort
On October 21, 2006 Dan Henderson faced Vitor Belfort in a light heavyweight bout. Henderson was 36 years old with a record of 20-5, and Belfort was 29 with a record of 14-7. Henderson was coming off a loss, while Belfort was coming off a win. Henderson won via unanimous decision.
8. Dan Henderson defeats Rich Franklin
On January 17, 2009 Dan Henderson faced Rich Franklin in a light heavyweight bout. Henderson was 38 years old with a record of 23-7, and Franklin was 34 with a record of 26-3. Henderson was coming off a win and Franklin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Henderson won via split decision.
9. Dan Henderson defeats Gilbert Yvel
On February 26, 2000 Dan Henderson faced Gilbert Yvel in a middleweight bout. Henderson was 29 years old with a record of 6-0, and Yvel was 23 with a record of 20-3. Henderson was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Yvel was on a 5-fight winning streak. Henderson won via unanimous decision.
10. Dan Henderson KOs Héctor Lombard
On June 4, 2016 Dan Henderson faced Héctor Lombard in a middleweight bout. Henderson was 45 years old with a record of 31-14, and Lombard was 38 with a record of 34-5-1. Both Henderson and Lombard were coming off a loss. Henderson stopped Héctor Lombard via KO in the 2nd round.