Hendo

The American Athlete

By: Dan Henderson, David Kano - contributor

Narrated by: Jamie Renell

Dan "Hendo" Henderson was the first fighter in MMA history to become a double champion, winning championships in PRIDE Fighting Championships and Strikeforce. He faced the biggest names in MMA, on his unparalleled run through the early days of MMA through its remarkable rise in popularity, squaring off against the likes of Fedor Emelianenko, Anderson Silva, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Wanderlei Silva, Michael Bisping, Vitor Belfort, and Renzo Gracie. Henderson's first fight against Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in 2011 is considered one of the greatest fights in UFC history.

In this no-holds-barred look back on his life, Henderson provides context and insight into the biggest fights of his career, while reflecting on the wholly unique upbringing that shaped him into the warrior he needed to be to win. With his trademark humor, he sheds light on his two trips to the Olympics, his transformative time training in Europe and Russia, and his up-and-down relationship with Dana White.

Hendo: The American Athlete is a thrilling window into the life and mind of a true legend. There will never be another fighter like Hendo.

©2023 Dan Henderson and David Kano (P)2023 Tantor

Ride Along With a Legend

Wasn’t sure how I would like this book. I love autobiographies and biographies, yet when it comes to sports few have delivered. Not this one. I followed Dan as I wrestled in his era. I’m blessed to coach professional athletes, including MMA and he spills in this book things many athletes keep private. Was a journey through time and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

What a life thus far!

Fun and easy listen. I gravitate towards books like these. The “underdog” story if you will.

Great interesting life. Stand up guy

Hendo is a tough dude, I live one town over from him and have seen him locally and all his fights. It’s great to hear about the fights through him in this book. Amazing behind the Scence look at his career. Big fan, love the book.

An American Warrior

Dan is absolutely one of the greats. The story covers everything, including his time with Pride FC in Japan, something I had limited knowledge of. I liked the tone of it, and Dan's personality came out in the book. Great stuff

great look inside his life

excellent book! I'm going to have to go back and watch all his fights. I would highly recommend this book