Dan Henderson Should Dan Henderson retire? It’s a debate many have had over the past several years as the oldest active fighter on the UFC roster has fallen into a slump with six losses in his past eight bouts. After more than 16 years of pro competition without a knockout loss, the 45-year-old Henderson (31-14 MMA, 8-8 UFC) has been stopped by strikes in three of his past six fights, the most recent a first-round knockout defeat at the hands – and feet – of Vitor Belfort at UFC Fight Night 77 earlier this month. The legendary former Strikeforce and two-division PRIDE champion has built a special resume since his June 1997 pro debut, but with a record 15 knockdowns suffered in UFC/Strikeforce/PRIDE/WEC competition, it may be time for Henderson to call it quits, at least according to “UFC Tonight” host Kenny Florian . “I don’t think there’s any shame in losing to a guy like Vitor Belfort, but Dan Henderson has to start thinking about retiring at this point because he’s taken a lot of damage, especially if you look at the last several fights he’s had in the UFC,” Florian said on Wednesday’s edition of the FOX Sports 1 program. “He’s been fighting some tough guys, and yes he’s had some wins and won by knockout, but I would like to see him transition.
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‘UFC Tonight’ hosts Daniel Cormier, Kenny Florian push for Dan Henderson to retire – MMA Junkie