Henderson wants to wait for title shot

by Steven Marrocco | source: mmajunkie.com

Former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Dan Henderson has put himself in limbo, according to UFC president Dana White.

"Dan Henderson's in a position right now where it looks like he wants to wait for Jon Jones," White said today.

Earlier this month, White said Henderson (29-8 MMA, 5-2 UFC) turned down a fight with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC on FUEL 2.

Henderson soon after defended his decision in an interview with Clinch Gear Radio, saying he thought it was undecided whether he or Rashad Evans would get the first crack at champ Jon Jones and that he didn't think a fight with Nogueira was interesting for the fans.

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2/3/12 1:35 PM by OriginalTUFer

What can Dan gain from taking a non-title fight? If he doesn't want the money, I understand the conservative approach. Sure, he can get another big name under his belt - but to what end? Who cares if he has 14 or 15 big wins? I think he's doing the right thing, for himself.

2/3/12 1:20 PM by Proteus The Invincible

Tito landed a few shots and was looking alright against Nog for about 90 seconds, and then he got rocked with a big left hand, he was swarmed against the cage, dropped with a knee, and then ate ground and pound until he was done. Getting rocked and dropped that soon into the fight doesn't show me that he was having much success on the feet.

2/3/12 1:02 PM by Bloodstorm

Hendo VA machida male it happen

2/3/12 12:40 PM by orcus

I wonder if by some miracle Dan wins the title, will Anderson move up and take the belt from him?

2/3/12 12:38 PM by catgobling

if he has the ability to tell the UFC that he wont fight unless its for the title, obviously he should do that. that is fuckin baller

2/3/12 12:25 PM by Gnarls Gnarlington

War Dan!

2/3/12 11:50 AM by Bloc Québécois

Dan is a worthy contender no doubt, but if he's not an active fighter then what kind of champion would he be? Henderson vs Noguiera would be a great fight and he should take it.

2/3/12 11:46 AM by chaplinshouse

i agree he deserves to do what he wants, and wait if he wants. He's earned it. I'm just worried by the time he actually fights bones he won't be as physically capable. where's his ceiling? time will tell but he can't be that far away from it. at least with randy you could kind of see how his style made for longevity. Oh well, if anyone can do it Dan can

2/3/12 11:33 AM by LayNprayNINJA

I would too if I looked like that against Shogun.... Smart man Mr. Henderson is.

2/3/12 11:29 AM by Archer0545

Ive seen it a few times.....Tito was doing very well until it hit the ground......lil nog hasnt l.ooked good since Pride.

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