Loretta Hunt of Sherdog details the current talk surrounding newly-signed Strikeforce fighter, Dan Henderson, and when he’ll step into the cage for the promotion:
Henderson could debut for Strikeforce as early as April on a tentatively planned CBS event, Sherdog.com has learned, and might face the promotion’s middleweight champion, Jake Shields, right out of the gate. Henderson, who also fights at light heavyweight, is being eyed for matchups against Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi and the world’s No. 1 heavyweight, Fedor Emelianenko, said a source with knowledge of the deal.
Payout Perspective:
There are those that will continue to wonder whether Dan Henderson might still be the one capable of beating Anderson Silva, and it’s unfortunate that we may never know. However, from an MMA perspective, it’s probably better that he signed with Strikeforce.
Henderson adds a lot of value to Strikeforce, because he helps to shore up some of their thiner divisions. His addition makes Strikeforce stronger and more competitive – and competition is a great thing in MMA.
Had he stayed in the UFC, he wouldn’t have made as big of an impact on the sport as w hole. Sure, he may have fought Anderson again – maybe he even wins that fight – but in all likelihood he loses. Then he simply becomes another Rich Franklin to the UFC; someone who wrecks a division because he can beat most of the contenders, but isn’t good enough to touch the champ.
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