Dan Henderson Addresses Jon Jones’ ‘One-Trick Pony’ Comment

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Being a 15-year mixed martial arts veteran, Dan Henderson (Pictured) has already been around the block and back when it comes to pre-fight banter. That’s why the former PrideFC and Strikeforce champ didn’t bat an eye when UFC light heavyweight king Jon Jones picked apart his game in a recent UFC 151 promo video.

“It’s no secret that Dan Henderson is a little bit of a one-trick pony,” Jones said of his Hendo’s only shot at beating him. “My objective is to not get hit at all. It will be interesting to see how I handle one of those famous H-Bombs.

“I feel very confident I can be the first guy to TKO him.”

During this week’s episode of FUEL TV’s UFC Tonight, Henderson addressed “Bones’” analysis, and he didn’t necessarily disagree with the youngster.

“It must be a pretty good trick,” Henderson stated. “It’s kept me in the sport this long and people keep wanting to see it. It’s kept me around for a long time.

“TKO me? I’d love for him to try. That means he’s coming after me and I won’t have to chase him.”

Of all of Henderson’s past opponents, Jones is clearly the most dangerous he’s ever faced. He’s also the most hyped fighter he’s met.

“I don’t know, probably not this much,” Henderson said of previous up-and-comers receiving such publicity. “The sport has progressed so much and there’s so much more media than there used to be, so he’s benefiting from it. When Vitor [Belfort] came on, people hyped him up and said he had no weaknesses, but then Randy [Couture] beat him.”

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It's weird that Jones said that, because I've seen at least a few other articles where he has praised Henderson's game as a whole; he specifically addressed many aspects of Hendo's game that need to be accounted for.
I'm not so sure Jones really understands that it is considered an insult to call someone a "one-trick pony".

Just schtick to help promote a fight.
For whatever reason, people don't seem to puchase ppvs when there is no "bad blood".

Jones has been pretty vocal the past couple weeks...

OMG this is funny .... a tweet fight between a guy who thinks computers are clay tablets and sticks and.... Jones

But seriously .... Henderson has two tools.... the vaunted H-Bomb..... and TRT

Just talk.

Jones hold every advantage over Hendo possible.....except wild, looping punching power......... which is negated by reach advantage and speed.

Couldn't agree more Trigger

I see Jones taking hendo down quickly and hendo not being able to do anything about it unfortunately.

Good night Dan!!!!

FistK wrote:

I see Jones taking hendo down quickly and hendo not being able to do anything about it unfortunately.

Me too man.