Long established as one of mixed martial arts’ best ever, pound for pound, former PRIDE and Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson finished off his storied career last Saturday night with a five-round epic against Michael Bisping that certainly earned a place on Hendo’s list of defining moments.
Crezio de Souza – June 15, 1997 – Brazil Open
Result – Henderson TKO1
A 1992 and 1996 United States Olympian in Greco-Roman wrestling, Henderson turned to the budding sport of mixed martial arts after the 1996 Games, and was immediately tossed into the fire in a Vale Tudo event against Carlos Gracie-trained Crezio de Sousa.