Dan Henderson Says "It's All Business Once I Get in the Cage" Against Jake Shields
by Nick Thomas on Mar 3, 2010 10:49 AM EST
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"Getting in shape; you know it's been since July since I fought so I've been training here and there but not steadily, so just making sure that I'm going to be in great shape for this fight. That's my focus right now and then the next couple weeks we'll start formulating a game plan."
"Well obviously Jake Shields is kind of known to just take guys down and try to submit them or beat them by controlling, so I need to work on avoiding that. You know the fans, I appreciate all their support in thinking I'm going to beat Shields up but he's still dangerous and I don't want to overlook anybody and I just got to make sure I prepare like I've prepared for anybody else that's a champ at their weight class. He's obviously finished a lot of guys and like I said I just want to be careful and he's dangerous."
"Yeah Jake and I hung out a little bit in Vegas last week at the Magic Show and had a drink or two with him. Beyond that, it's all business once we get in the cage. I'm friends with everybody almost."
"My goal for this year is to win all my fights. Just be in great shape and not lose. I am excited to be fighting in Strikeforce for one and CBS and possibly on Showtime. And to have a title fight my first fight in here against Jake Shields that's very exciting for me and something that's really going to motivate me in my training."
"Thanks for all the support and check out clinchgear.com."
-- Dan Henderson talks about his upcoming title fight against Jake Shields. (video after the jump)
Dan Henderson (25-7)
Win Michael Bisping - KO (Punch) UFC 100 7/11/2009 2 3:20
Win Rich Franklin - Decision (Split) UFC 93 1/17/2009 3 5:00
Win Rousimar Palhares - Decision (Unanimous) UFC 88 9/6/2008 3 5:00
Loss Anderson Silva - Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) UFC 82 3/1/2008 2 4:52
Loss Quinton Jackson - Decision (Unanimous) UFC 75 9/8/2007 5 5:00
Win Wanderlei Silva - KO (Punches) PRIDE 33 2/24/2007 3 2:08
Win Vitor Belfort - Decision (Unanimous) PRIDE 32 10/21/2006 3 5:00
Jake Shields (24-4-1)
Win Jason Miller - Decision (Unanimous) Strikeforce 11/7/2009 5 5:00
Win Robbie Lawler - Submission (Guillotine Choke) trikeforce 6/6/2009 1 2:02
Win Paul Daley - Submission (Armbar) EliteXC 10/4/2008 2 3:47
Win Nick Thompson - Submission (Guillotine Choke) EliteXC 7/26/2008 1 1:03
Win Mike Pyle - Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) EliteXC 11/10/2007 1 3:39
Win Renato Verissimo - TKO (Punches and Elbows) EliteXC 9/15/2007 1 4:00
Win Ido Pariente - Submission (Rear Naked Choke) K-1 HERO's 6/2/2007 1 2:06
HT: strikeforce.com
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Shots of eachothers urine, Machida style.
Some people think I am a dumb, ugly human being, but really I am a beautiful ape, with exceptional verbal skills.
by szucconi on Mar 3, 2010 10:08 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I think Dan meant...
“My goal for this year is to win all my fights. Just be in great shape and not lose. And hopefully get back into the UFC when my contract with Strikeforce ends.”
You have to be the man... you have to be very, like, alpha male with her. You know? Decide what you do and everything. So, show her who's the boss, you know? - GSP
"My goal for this year is to win all my fights. Just be in great shape and not lose. And hopefully get back into the UFC whenmy contract withStrikeforce ends."
fixed
by argyle on Mar 3, 2010 10:16 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
If decision dan returns this is going to turn into a catastrofuck of BORING
"So I put 2 and 2 together and decided that your pissing me off" "Here. Its a fruit roll up. I was gonna make you a casserole for your loss but uh... I didnt"
"So its sorta like that movie the predator, except for hunting people hes takin a crap" - Carl from ATHF
by II SMASH II on Mar 3, 2010 10:16 AM EST via mobile reply actions
decision dan? really? He is an exciting fighter to watch. Do you recall his last 5 fights?
Some people think I am a dumb, ugly human being, but really I am a beautiful ape, with exceptional verbal skills.
That's why I said "if he returns"
Which is a possibility against shields.
"So I put 2 and 2 together and decided that your pissing me off" "Here. Its a fruit roll up. I was gonna make you a casserole for your loss but uh... I didnt"
"So its sorta like that movie the predator, except for hunting people hes takin a crap" - Carl from ATHF
by II SMASH II on Mar 3, 2010 10:22 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I see Henderson utilizing the sprawl and brawl style on Shields. Shields’ strength is in his BJJ but his standup is not very good, so I can see Dan wanting to keep the fight standing up (similar to the Henderson vs Palhares fight). With Shields being a natural Welterweight, he may not have the power to really do anything in the standup or take Henderson down. On the other hand, Henderson has the skill and power to take the fight wherever he wants or finish the fight.
Dan Henderson is the only established name.
Plus Sheilds was on the last CBS card. I know Mousasi was too, but most people outside of the hardcores don’t know who King Mo is. This event will be a major coming out party for either Lawal or Mousasi though. Strikeforce needs to make a new star (in the eyes of the public) to build their organization around.
I never said he was, but he was there... Lawal wasn't
Hendo is currently bigger than Mousasi and Shields is more known that Lawal that i.s all
after the recent announcements from SFs,
i just hope there wont be any news about injuries, drug testing and bar fights.
im pumped for April and May CBS cards.
I am. I think. I will. - Ayn Rand
I think people are sleeping on Shields. I haven’t heard anyone say Shields has a shot. Talk about hindsight bias. Hendo KTFOs Bisping and now he’s indestructible. Shields has sick wrestling and jiu-jitsu. Looking forward to the betting line…
He doesn’t have size on hendo and I don’t see him using his size disadvantage to take Hendo down. Hendo won’t want to go to the ground because he has such an advantage standing and if he can get Hendo down (thats a big if) I see Hendo being able to get up. Its all hendo in my book, even if you forget the Bisping fight ever happened.
Some people think I am a dumb, ugly human being, but really I am a beautiful ape, with exceptional verbal skills.
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