In a move that has been speculated for quite some time, Dan Henderson has signed with Strikeforce. The news comes with little shock but much intrigue.
Strikeforce has been able to pull in some top-notch fighters which has allowed them to put on exceptional shows. Recent signings include Fedor Emelianenko, King Mo Lawal, Mayhem Miller, KJ Noons, and now Dan Henderson.
The report on MMA Fanhouse states:
After months of speculation, Dan Henderson has finally agreed to sign with Strikeforce. FanHouse has learned that the 12-year veteran, who was last seen knocking out Michael Bisping at UFC 100 in July, recently came to terms with the San Jose-based organization on a multi-fight agreement.
At this time, it is unknown when and where Henderson will make his debut for Strikeforce.
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Recently, Henderson had publicly talked about being frustrated with the fact that he didn’t receive a middleweight title shot following his victory over Bisping and that he was hoping for a bump in salary.
“I’m just hoping to get out there and fight again and get paid what I would like the get paid. I’m not asking to be the top-paid guy at out there at all,” he told FanHouse at the last Strikeforce event.
“It’s a little step up from my last pay check, but a lot less than a lot of other guys are getting paid,” Henderson added when asked what kind of salary he was seeking.
If Henderson wants a title shot at middleweight, he will likely get that against the current Strikeforce middleweight champion, Jake Shields. However, the fight that most people would like to see is Henderson taking on Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi.
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Hendo is going to at least get paid for his efforts. If Strikeforce can keep stealing a few here and there they might be alright, still no UFC.
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