Dan Henderson's been here before looking across at a much bigger opponent, but it can't be getting easier at the age of 40. The legendary grappler has built a career on try to take down the huge dudes at light heavyweight and he's got another big test in front of him tomorrow night in Columbus, Oh. when he battles Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Rafael Feijao.
Feijao will probably step into the cage around 225 pounds. There was a time when he fought at heavyweight in the low 230-pound range. Henderson maxes out around 208 pounds.
“One of the benefits of fighting at 205 is I get to enjoy my food. One of the drawbacks is I have to fight guys [Feijao’s] size," Henderson said. "Obviously, I wouldn’t be here if winning a world title wasn’t one of my goals. But the challenge of fighting someone like Feijao is exciting. He’s big, he’s tough and he’s strong. I would definitely enjoy having the belt but the reason I fight is for the challenge."
The Feijao-Henderson fight is one of two scheduled five-rounders. Marloes Coenen will defend her Strikeforce title for the first time against Liz Carmouche.
Strikeforce - Columbus weigh-in (Courtesy MMAjunkie):
MAIN CARD
Rafael Cavalcante (204.5) vs. Dan Henderson (204.5)
Marloes Coenen (135) vs. Liz Carmouche (134)
Tim Kennedy (186) vs. Melvin Manhoef (185)
Billy Evangelista (155.5) vs. Jorge Masvidal (155)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Roger Bowling (170) vs. Josh Thornburg (170)
Billy Vaughan (152.5) vs. Jorge Gurgel (155)
Jason "Jay" Freeman (221.5) vs. Jason Riley (259)
Ian Rammel (180.5) vs. Brian Rogers (184.5)
Marc Cofer (185) vs. Mitch Whitesel (182.5)
J.P. Felty (170.5) vs. John Kuhner (170.5)
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