Dan Henderson

Daniel Jeffery Henderson (born August 24, 1970) is an American retired mixed martial artist and Olympic wrestler, who last competed as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was the last Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion and was the last Welterweight and Middleweight champion of Pride Fighting Championships. He was the only double champion in the history of Pride FC. Henderson was the Brazil Open '97 Tournament Champion, the UFC 17 Middleweight Tournament Champion, the Rings: King of Kings 1999 Tournament Champion and the Pride Welterweight Grand Prix Tournament Champion. Henderson also challenged for the UFC Middleweight Championship (2x), the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship and the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship. Henderson was the first mixed martial artist to hold two titles in two different weight classes concurrently in a major MMA promotion. At the time of his retirement after UFC 204, he was the oldest fighter on the UFC roster.

Dan Henderson
BornDaniel Jeffery Henderson
(1970-08-24) August 24, 1970
Downey, California, U.S.
Other namesHendo
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
DivisionMiddleweight
Light heavyweight
Heavyweight
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StyleGreco-Roman Wrestling
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofTemecula, California, U.S.
TeamTeam Quest (1999 – present)
Dan Henderson Fitness Center
Rankblack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
WrestlingOlympian Greco-Roman Wrestling
NCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active1997–2016 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total47
Wins32
By knockout17
By submission1
By decision14
Losses15
By knockout3
By submission4
By decision8
UniversityCal State Fullerton
Arizona State University
Children3
Notable school(s)Victor Valley High School
Websitedanhenderson.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: September 21, 2011 (2011-09-21)
Daniel Henderson
Personal information
National teamUnited States of America
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight87 kg (192 lb)
Sport
SportWrestling
EventGreco-Roman
College teamArizona State Sun Devils
ClubDave Schultz Wrestling Club
Coached byBob Anderson
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  United States
World Cup
1994 Kecskemet82 kg
1996 Colorado Springs82 kg
Pan American Games
1995 Mar del Plata82 kg
Pan American Championships
1994 Mexico City82 kg
1998 Winnipeg85 kg
2000 Cali85 kg
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