In September, Henderson returned to the Octagon for the first time since 1998 and engaged in a torrid five round war with UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson before losing a close decision. Now dropping back to 185 pounds, Henderson has his sights firmly set on Silva.
?I know that I can beat everyone at 185 pounds, and that?s what I?m gonna do on March 1st,? said Henderson. ?I think style-wise, I?m a bad matchup for Anderson Silva, whereas his previous opponents have been good matchups. So I don?t think it will be a problem to beat him. I?ll take a knockout or a submission -- I?m just excited to fight him and to fight in Ohio, I know it has a big wrestling community, and with my wrestling background, I think I?ll have a lot of support.?
?I know that I can beat everyone at 185 pounds, and that?s what I?m gonna do on March 1st,? said Henderson. ?I think style-wise, I?m a bad matchup for Anderson Silva, whereas his previous opponents have been good matchups. So I don?t think it will be a problem to beat him. I?ll take a knockout or a submission -- I?m just excited to fight him and to fight in Ohio, I know it has a big wrestling community, and with my wrestling background, I think I?ll have a lot of support.?
