ThePainFactory

Dan Henderson, who most recently lost a unanimous decision to UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson in September, may return to the octagon Dec. 29 at UFC 79.

The news come from Bubba The Love Sponge, who recently spoke to Henderson in Las Vegas. The Sirius Satellite Radio host mentioned the encounter during today’s episode of his show, and the news also appeared on the show’s official website, BTLS.com. (MMAjunkie.com is a content-partner site of BTLS.com.)

According to Bubba, Henderson wouldn’t name his possible opponent but did mention that he may be dropping to 185 pounds for the fight. That’s actually news itself. In a post-UFC 77 press conference earlier this month, UFC President Dana White said he wants Henderson to drop to middleweight but that the fighter seemed opposed to the idea.

Henderson has one fight remaining on his current contract, which was acquired when the UFC’s owners purchased PRIDE earlier this year (though not all of the fighters’ contracts were transferable). Although Henderson recently stated he was unhappy with the UFC’s initial offer, he said he was optimistic a deal would be reached.

A new deal would likely need to be in place before the UFC would officially book Henderson for his next fight.

UFC 79 takes place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and features a main event between UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra and former champ Matt Hughes.

I wonder if there was a time limit on the contract. If there was it would make since to have him fight before the time limit had passed regardless of a deal being made. Thanks for the post.

thanks. any ideas who he could fight?

Theirs endless possibilities plus it depends on if someone wants to move up in weight to fight him. I think liddell should since they both lost to Rampage and the winner of that fight could go on for a rematch. Too me the UFC is just looking for box office dollars its all about who they think would make them the most money, but thats a definate fight I'd like to see.

Henderson - Liddell That would be a great matchup. I'm a fan of both but in that fight, my money would be on Liddell.

Getting a little off topic, but as far as a Henderson/Liddell fight, Liddell is pretty much just KO power. Henderson is a vet in the fight world, he has a whole arsenal up his sleeve.

yeah i think henderson would beat liddell.

Henderson would win. Henderson has more experience and is more grounded. Liddell doesn't take his fights seriously, (probably too busy living the good life) and with most of the Pride guys having so much trouble transitioning, I don't think he would take Dan serious - which would be a fatal mistake. Plus, Henderson is just more skilled.

Henderson is a great fighter, there's no doubt about that. I just think that Liddell would get a hold of him first, throwing one of those ko shots. Out of desperation for a win if for no other reason.

If Hendo is fighing i'm watching. It really doesn't matter much to me as long as he is back in the UFC. I would hate to see him go elsewhere.

is he going to fight anderson silva?

I think hes fighting wandy

Chuck is fighting Wandy. I think Anderson maybe fighting Hendo.

Thats what I meant oops xD