Dan Henderson rtn to LHW, Babalu fight possible

Dan Henderson is looking to return to the light-heavyweight-division, making a move up from the 185-lbs. weight class, CEO Scott Coker announced recently.

"The weight cut was too much, and Dan would welcome to fight Babalu again, Gegard Mousasi, for a 205-pound contender's bout," Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker told MMAWeekly Radio.

While "Hendo" has not been given an opponent, it is quite possible that he will face former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champions Renato Sobral or Gegard Mousasi in an upcoming bout. However, Mousasi is scheduled to fight in Dream.15 on July 10 and would more than likely not be ready for another bout in the upcoming months. But with Babalu timing of coming off of a win last month, he might be gearing up for a rematch against Henderson.

"I would think the top two guys, Babalu and Gegard, depends on what happens with Gegard, but I think a fight between Babalu and Dan is something we might pursue in the very near future," said Coker.

If Henderson and Sobral are matched up, it will be a rematch of their 2000 Rings bout where the former Olympic wrestler won via majority decision. It was Sobral's first MMA loss, and he has since expressed that he would like to fight Henderson again to avenge his loss.




Is it just me or is he dissing King Mo by calling those guys the top 2 and not his champion?

I'm down for that. Always liked Hendo a bit more at LHW than MW and Strikeforce can definetly use the addition to the division.

I say Henderson vs. Sobral is a good fight for both fighters. Would be a huge win for Sobral and on the other hand, a good rebound for Henderson should he win.

He means the top two contenders that make sense for a Henderson fight.

either fight is good with me, he is saying top 2 contendors not top 2 in the weight class

Hendo vs Sobral or Mousasi will be fun and answer alot of questions like where Babalu and Dan are at in their careers and if Mousasi was vastly overrated by some (like me)

hendo can last at 205 like the page fight any fight at 185 in the last 3 years he has been done imo.

Lets hope Hendo fights Babalu very soon...like say.... IN HOUSTON!

Always good to hear. Dan's the man.

Hendo vs Babalu II get it done.