Dan Henderson lashes out at UFC management – UFC News
Being an occasional training partner of The American Gangster Chael Sonnen, Dan Henderson has no grudges for the former. However, he surely is not satisfied with the way the management of UFC has been making fights. According to Henderson, the only reason
why Sonnen got a title shot at Jones was trash-talking.
“I will always [have] love for Chael and don't blame him for saying yes to a big opportunity,” read a tweet from Sonnen.
When the fight between Jones and Sonnen was announced a couple of days back, Henderson was the one to say that giving Sonnen the opportunity only ‘degrades’ the sport.
“... Giving him that fight [right] now degrades the sport of MMA,” was Henderson’s message back then.
Henderson was supposedly the number one contender to face Jon Jones. He was scheduled to take on Bones at UFC 151 but unfortunately, due to a leg injury he had to vacate. President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship Dana White tried to replace Chael Sonnen
with Henderson but Jones refused to fight him. Back then, Jones stated that he would not fight Sonnen until the latter comes through the right channel, which is by defeating other top contenders in the division.
Now, it seems like Jones compromised on his principles to make the fight happen, something that did not sit well with fighters like Henderson and Lyoto Machida, who were hoping to take on Bones sooner or later.
“I guess I should just quit training to win fights and to be exciting for the fans and just go to s--- talking school,” Henderson had stated upon hearing the news of Sonnen vs. Jones.
It should be noted here that Sonnen has already revealed that Henderson will be in his corner when he will take on Jones. According to Sonnen, Henderson will not only coach him for the fight but also assist him on The Ultimate Fighter season 17.
While most fans believe Henderson things between Sonnen and Henderson are not as smooth as they used to be, The American Gangster asserts that nothing has changed. According to Sonnen, he has always taken Henderson as his senior and he has never defied his
suggestions.
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