Fighters react to UFC 204, bid farewell to Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson might have lost his title fight against Michael Bisping on Saturday night, but there’s no doubt “Hendo” is a champion in the hearts of fans and fighters everywhere.
Henderson lost a unanimous decision to Bisping at UFC 204 in Manchester, England but it wasn’t nearly as lopsided as some expected it to be. Henderson uncorked his patented overhand right -- the same shot that ended Bisping’s night at UFC 100 -- several times throughout the fight, dropping Bisping once in each of the first two rounds.
Bisping remained resilient, however, and dragged the 46-year-old Henderson into the championship rounds and continued to unload with combinations until the final bell sounded.
The judges’ scorecards saw Bisping walk away as the winner with his chin intact, ready to fight another day while Henderson finished his storied career just short of achieving his final goal. Fighters took to Twitter after the bout to react to the decision and send their admiration to Henderson.
Great fight #hendo! I had him winner 1,2 and 5 #ufc204
— Nordine Taleb (@TNT83MMA) October 9, 2016
I’ve got Hendo 1,2,5. #ufc204
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) October 9, 2016
I can see it going Hendos way. #UFC204
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) October 9, 2016
At what point in this fight did #Bisping really hurt #henderson in this fight #BispingHenderson2 #ufc204 ...still a very entertaining fight
— Dennis Bermudez (@MenaceBermudez) October 9, 2016
Win Lose or Draw @danhendo is a OG! Thanks for all the years of #Greatness u are the definition of leaving it all in the cage! @UFC #ufc204
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) October 9, 2016
I still can't believe that @bisping is the champ.
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) October 9, 2016
@danhendo best career ever #ufc204
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) October 9, 2016
@danhendo thank you for an amazing career. Your a legend and should have retired @UFC champ as well #robbed
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) October 9, 2016
Forget the Hall of Fame for Hendo. It's not enough. Dan Henderson for President. Dan Henderson for President. #Hendo16 pic.twitter.com/GTCzQto8Zb
— Dave Sholler (@Sholler_UFC) October 9, 2016
Thank you @danhendo! A true legend in our sport. Honored to have been on the same fight card as you at UFC 139. Much respect! #UFC204 #HOF pic.twitter.com/RZj7pVy2tm
— Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) October 9, 2016
— FranCisco Rivera (@CiscoRiveraUFC) October 9, 2016
@danhendo you have done so much for the sport. You are one of the greatest of all time. #notoverthehill
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) October 9, 2016
I'm not impressed with your performance @bisping #ynuevo #ufc204
— Yoel Romero (@YoelRomeroMMA) October 9, 2016
If there was a Mount Rushmore for Mma @danhendo would be on it.
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) October 9, 2016
No more shuffle, shuffle, H-BOMB!... #UFC204 pic.twitter.com/3XhULKE5Mn
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) October 9, 2016
One of the baddest man on the planet just retire !!! #Hendo #Hbomb @ufc
— patrick cote (@patrick_cote) October 9, 2016
Henderson is a legend #ufc204
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) October 9, 2016
Dan Henderson. One of the best of all time. What an amazing athlete/fighter. #UFCManchester
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) October 9, 2016
My Heart Hurts 4 @danhendo #UFC204 Lots of RESPECT Legend Hendo "I wish they would judge you by the way you look after the fight" Oss Coach
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) October 9, 2016
I only wish I can leave the legacy that @danhendo has left behind in this sport... I'm going do the best I can to get close to it.
— Will Brooks (@TRILLwillbrooks) October 9, 2016
Hendo is a legend!! Congratulation to him on a great career! If I have half the career he has I will be happy #UFC204
— scott askham (@scottaskham1) October 9, 2016
I am so upset right now. Biased AF but give it to the legend @danhendo he is a true OG ????so impressed with his performance #UFC204 @legend
— Zak Cummings (@ZakCummings) October 9, 2016
— Coach (@CMPunk) October 9, 2016
Man what a legend!! @danhendo is a soldier!! Congrats @mohamedndoye22 @ Bear River Casino https://t.co/MeirakB6gp
— Urijah Faber (@UrijahFaber) October 9, 2016
