Jon ‘Bones’ Jones, a two-division UFC Champion, is one of the biggest names in the division. With an untouchable resume and the skills to dominate any style of opponent. With an MMA record of 27 wins and only one loss via disqualification.
He is usually the debated GOAT and has been a benchmark for mixed martial artists in the modern era. Jon Jones was scheduled to fight former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 but had to pull out due to an injury.
The current pound-for-pound no. 2 ranked is yet to be rescheduled for the fight. Many believe it could be his last bout before the 36-year-old announces retirement, but nothing has been officially confirmed. For the time being, the division currently has an Interim Champion, Tom Aspinall. He won the title after defeating Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 via first-round KO.
14 years ago today, Dan Henderson knocked out Michael Bisping pic.twitter.com/oTdXB99teE
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Dan Henderson is a UFC Hall of Famer and one of the most respected names in MMA. Fighting the likes of UFC legends such as Anderson Silva, Michael Bisping, Daniel Cormier, and Lyoto Machida, just to name a few. He was the last Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion and was also the last Welterweight and Middleweight Champion of the Pride Fighting Organization.
Why was the UFC 151 fight between Jon Jones and Dan Henderson canceled?
Dan Henderson recently made news when he shared his opinion on his canceled fight with current UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. The bout was scheduled at UFC 151 but was later canceled due to Dan’s knee injury. The 53-year-old shared this in his interview with Marc Raimondi on ESPN MMA. “That’s the one fight I wished I had, that I never had. I was probably the most prepared for that fight that I’ve ever been,” said Henderson.
A known name in the game, dominating different MMA organizations. He made his UFC debut at UFC 17 on May 15, 1998. The veteran was able to defeat UFC fighters Carlos Newton and Allan Goes on the same night, winning the Middleweight Tournament title bout. He has competed in different divisions of the sport, including middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight.
Dan Henderson reflects on his failed fight vs. Jon Jones at the infamously canceled UFC 151. pic.twitter.com/0Dww7hsJNE
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He further added, “I was 100 percent certain I was going to beat the f*ck out of him. I absolutely would have beat him up in my mind. I was so prepared, not just physically prepared but tactically, my game plan, everything”.
His last bout with the organization was at UFC 204 against former Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping. It was a championship fight, which Dan lost via a controversial decision. He won the Fight of the Night and also announced his retirement, at 46, being the oldest on the roster.
Henderson, also an Olympic wrestler, shared his iconic knockout of Michael Bisping at UFC 100. Also, he was awarded knockout of the year and shared his opinion on the current BKFC craze. The 53-year-old is happily retired from MMA. Although the veteran did share the possibility of a return if the price was right, it is to be seen if he makes a return.