Legendary fighter Dan Henderson to make appearance at Bellator 180
It had already been announced that legendary fighter Dan Henderson would make an appearance to promote Bellator MMA at Bellator 180, which will take place on June 24. Since then, rumors started circulating about whether the former UFC fighter would sign with the company.
For now, everything seems to indicate that he does not want to come out of retirement after his last fight last year for the middleweight title. However, a photo published today with commentator Mike Goldberg keeps the rumors alive.
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These rumors are supported by the fact that the company, led by Scott Cooker, has shown interest in continuing to sign veteran athletes such as Fedor Emelianenko, Matt Mitrione, Wanderlei Silva, and Chael Sonnen, who will be fighting at the event.
But not only that, they have also shown interest in signing Chuck Liddell or Matt Hughes, who is still recovering from a serious car accident. That's why it wouldn't be strange for Dan Henderson to also have some negotiations with the company.
In fact, what would be strange is if, taking advantage of his participation in the event, he doesn't have a conversation with top executives, or even the president, to perhaps reach an agreement for a possible new fight.