Dan Henderson Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. What is Dan Henderson’s full birth name and date of birth?
A. Daniel James Henderson, July 15, 1971
B. Daniel Jeffery Henderson, August 24, 1970
C. David Jeffery Henderson, August 24, 1969
D. Daniel Henderson, September 10, 1972
Answer: B. Daniel Jeffery Henderson, August 24, 1970
Q2. In which Olympic years did Dan Henderson represent the United States in Greco-Roman wrestling?
A. 1988 and 1992
B. 1992 and 1996
C. 1996 and 2000
D. 2000 and 2004
Answer: B. 1992 and 1996
Q3. What were Dan Henderson’s placements in the 1992 and 1996 Olympics?
A. 5th and 8th
B. Gold and Silver
C. 10th and 12th
D. 7th and 10th
Answer: C. 10th and 12th
Q4. At which high school did Dan Henderson wrestle and earn medals at the California State Championships?
A. Victor Valley High School
B. Downey High School
C. Temecula Valley High School
D. Arizona State Prep
Answer: A. Victor Valley High School
Q5. In what year did Dan Henderson become a national junior champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling?
A. 1987
B. 1990
C. 1988
D. 1991
Answer: C. 1988
Q6. Which college did Dan Henderson attend where he wrestled and qualified for the NCAA championships?
A. Only Arizona State University
B. Cal State Fullerton and Arizona State University
C. Only Cal State Fullerton
D. Victor Valley College exclusively
Answer: B. Cal State Fullerton and Arizona State University
Q7. How many times was Dan Henderson a USA University Greco-Roman National Champion?
A. Once (1991)
B. Three times (1991, 1993, 1994)
C. Twice (1993, 1994)
D. Four times
Answer: B. Three times (1991, 1993, 1994)
Q8. What major international wrestling medal did Henderson win at the 1995 Pan American Games?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Answer: C. Bronze
Q9. In what year did Dan Henderson win gold at the Pan American Championships?
A. 1995
B. 1998
C. 2000
D. 1994
Answer: C. 2000
Q10. When did Dan Henderson make his MMA debut and what tournament did he win?
A. 1998, UFC 17
B. 2005, PRIDE Welterweight GP
C. 2000, RINGS King of Kings
D. 1997, Brazil Open Tournament
Answer: D. 1997, Brazil Open Tournament
Q11. What tournament did Henderson win at UFC 17 in 1998?
A. Light Heavyweight Tournament
B. Middleweight Tournament
C. Welterweight Tournament
D. Heavyweight Tournament
Answer: B. Middleweight Tournament
Q12. In the RINGS King of Kings 1999 Tournament, what significant achievement did Henderson accomplish despite being outweighed often?
A. He won the entire tournament
B. He lost in the semifinals
C. He reached the quarterfinals only
D. He won by submission in every fight
Answer: A. He won the entire tournament
Q13. What unique distinction does Dan Henderson hold in PRIDE Fighting Championships history?
A. First fighter to win three titles
B. First American champion
C. Only double champion (Welterweight and Middleweight)
D. Longest reigning single champion
Answer: C. Only double champion (Welterweight and Middleweight)
Q14. In what year did Henderson become PRIDE Middleweight Champion by defeating Wanderlei Silva?
A. 2005
B. 2006
C. 2007
D. 2008
Answer: C. 2007
Q15. Who did Dan Henderson defeat to win the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship in 2011?
A. Rafael Cavalcante
B. Renato Sobral
C. Mauricio Rua
D. Quinton Jackson
Answer: A. Rafael Cavalcante
Q16. What is Dan Henderson’s overall professional MMA record?
A. 30-15-0
B. 32-15-0
C. 35-12-0
D. 28-18-0
Answer: B. 32-15-0
Q17. How many wins did Henderson secure by knockout/TKO in his MMA career?
A. 10
B. 14
C. 17
D. 20
Answer: C. 17
Q18. Which iconic knockout by Henderson at UFC 100 earned him a major award and is often remembered for its power?
A. Against Rich Franklin
B. Against Michael Bisping
C. Against Vitor Belfort
D. Against Anderson Silva
Answer: B. Against Michael Bisping
Q19. What legendary fight at UFC 139 is widely regarded as one of the greatest in UFC history involving Henderson?
A. vs. Rich Franklin
B. vs. Fedor Emelianenko
C. vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua
D. vs. Hector Lombard
Answer: C. vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua
Q20. At what age did Dan Henderson fight in his final UFC bout (UFC 204)?
A. 42
B. 44
C. 46
D. 48
Answer: C. 46
Q21. Which PRIDE legend did Henderson famously knock out in Strikeforce?
A. Wanderlei Silva
B. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
C. Kazuo Misaki
D. Fedor Emelianenko
Answer: D. Fedor Emelianenko
Q22. What is Henderson’s nickname, often associated with his powerful right hand?
A. The Axe Murderer
B. Hendo
C. Rampage
D. The Last Emperor
Answer: B. Hendo
Q23. Which UFC champion did Henderson defeat in a split decision at UFC 93?
A. Michael Bisping
B. Rich Franklin
C. Anderson Silva
D. Vitor Belfort
Answer: B. Rich Franklin
Q24. In which promotion did Henderson serve as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter Season 9?
A. PRIDE
B. Strikeforce
C. UFC
D. RINGS
Answer: C. UFC
Q25. What wrestling style is Dan Henderson primarily known for excelling in during his Olympic career?
A. Freestyle only
B. Greco-Roman
C. Folkstyle exclusively
D. Submission grappling
Answer: B. Greco-Roman