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My Take
Dan Henderson is, for my money, one of the toughest men the sport has produced. An Olympic wrestler who became the only double champion in Pride history, then a Strikeforce title holder, he fought everyone and feared no one. That fabled right hand, the H-Bomb, turned him into must-watch television well into his forties. What I respect most is the refusal to fade quietly; he kept marching forward against bigger, younger opponents. The fact that he later moved into business leadership only underscores the discipline beneath the violence. He is a throwback warrior I will always have time for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dan Henderson
- Name (Japanese)
- ダン・ヘンダーソン
- Reading
- だん・へんだーそん
- Born
- August 24, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Downey, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- amateur wrestler / mixed martial arts fighter / business executive
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Victor Valley High School
- University
- California State University, Fullerton
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Henderson born?
Born August 24, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Dan Henderson from?
Dan Henderson is from Downey, California, United States.
What does Dan Henderson do?
Dan Henderson works as amateur wrestler, mixed martial arts fighter, business executive.
How tall is Dan Henderson?
Dan Henderson is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.