Dan Henderson has graciously agreed to join us for a live Q&A, tomorrow Friday December 11th, at 3:00 PM EST. Dan will be available to answer any questions you may have, but please keep comments appropriate.
This thread is open now, so please start leaving your questions. When the Q&A begins at 3:00 PM, the thread will be closed to registered pro members.
Special thanks to Aaron Crecy (forum member sapphire street) of Clinch Gear for setting this up.
-Chris
Dan,
If you could have anyone at any weight in Strikeforce as your first fight whom would you choose and why?
HENDO-- my all time favorite fighter tied with Fedor.
1) Who is your favorite fighter to watch fight and why?
2) What was the most challenging fight of your career?
3) What was the hardest part of fighting in Japan compared to here in the states?
4) What is your favorite movie/ music of all time?
I know you will get the belt(s) quick when you get to Strikeforce and hold it until you retire.
Thanks so much for doing this.
Crooklyn - 1. We recently had King Mo on our show and asked if he would ever consider a match with you (assuming Strikeforce were to offer one up), considering that the two of you are friends and have been past training partners. He said he would love a chance to fight you, as he believes you are world class caliber.
Would you consider that match?
Beat me to it. This is one of the first things I thought of when I heard about the signing.
Dan who's on your list for Strikeforce to fight?
When's your first fight?
Are you and Dana still friends? Or did he cross the line between business and taking things personal?
Also do you think Klynch Fightwear might be infringing on your own fightwear company?
An speaking of fightwear. HolzeReich...Neo-Nazis or just a bad rap(lmao)?
Will you be appearing the EA Sports MMA video game?
What are the chances that your first Strikeforce fight will be in southern California?
How much you think the lack of elbows on the ground in Strikeforce will affect your game, if at all?
Dan, you have been my favorite fighter since I watched your fight with Arona.
You seem to have a solid mentality. What type of thoughts motivate you during a fight that give you the edge over an imposing opponent? Do you incorporate any type of positive thinking in the cage/ring?
Thanks,
Dan
How comfortable do you feel w/ your grappling/BJJ skills as a fighter?
Any conditioning tips for fighting? Your cardio always looks great.
Dan,
you are a living legend that has fought a who's who of the MMA world, its an honor to have you here
1. Looking back on your career, if you had to choose, what would be your favorite fight/performance?
2. On a scale of 1-10 of pure satisfaction, where would you rank the Bisping KO? cause thats a 10 to me
3. Right off the bat who would you want to face, Shields for the MW title or Mousasi for the LHW title?
both very tough fights
either way, good luck Hendo
you are the man and we will all be pulling for you
thanks for your time
Dan,
Any discussion on whether Coker will let you jump divisions and hold multiple titles?
If you won the Strikeforce MW, LHW and beat Fedor for the HW title in your first 3 fights would you simply retire?
Is there a champions clause in your SF deal saying you cant leave for another company while you hold a belt?
What does it feel like to wake up every morning look in the mirror and have one of the baddest men on the planet staring you back in the face?
Obama's Boytoy - Hey Dan.... Just a couple quick questions.
1. Would you ever push for a super fight fight agains Fedor? I think you have enough dynamite in your hands to knock that big Russian down.
2. What's your favorite movie?
It was stated in the Sherdog interview that announced Hendo signing with Strikeforce that he would be open to title shots at MW (Shields), LHW (Mousasi), and Fedor (HW).
Which leads to my question:
You have already made history as Pride's first multi-divisional champ. I know you're "open" to fighting all three champions, but is that a secondary goal down the road, or a primary goal that you're seriously motivated to make happen?
Keyboard warrior question: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu doesn't seem to be a big part of your game, perhaps because your punching power and wrestling is more than enough to get the job done, but how much do you focus on BJJ, and do you think we could ever expect you to be going for submissions from the top to compliment your strong wrestling?
There seems to be a lot of general B.S. in dealing with the UFC- Dana badmouthing fighters in the press, extremely constrictive contract demands, Leites getting a title shot but you not getting a second, etc. How much did this type of thing factor into your decision since you said it wasn't about money?
Thanks for coming on and answering questions- much respect, and I'm excited about your decision with Strikeforce.
Dallas Winston
www.thegarv.com
Dan,
Thank you for taking the time to do this on the UG. My question has been asked above so I just wanted to say Happy Holidays to you and yours. I look forward to you fighting in the future.
Given that Dan signed the UFC's agreements for image ownership, will he now have the freedom to be featured in EA's MMA game?
Dan, have you spoken to Bisping since your fight?
Did you see the GIF from the UG of you ko'ing him? Either that or the Knight rider one?
GOOD LUCK DAN! NEXT SF CHAMPION!!!
Obama, no problem. Here's a link to the interview:
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Henderson-Reaches-Agreement-with-Strikeforce-21377
Dan,
Can i get a raise?
Nick
Presuming there's enough people that you can't win on your own and need some assistance, who would you want to have your back in a bar/street fight?
shields, gegard, fedor 3x div champ
you can do it
make it happen scotty
What up Hendo! Glad to see you at Strike Force. Too bad I will be at work when you are on here. My question is, do you think that more fighters from the UFC will follow your lead and go over to Strike Force? Thanks for being a great fighter and knocking Bisping the F out.