5 Questions With Dan Schawbel

5 Questions With Dan Schawbel


Episode 277: Dan Henderson

February 04, 2024

My guest today is former UFC champion and Olympic wrestler, Dan Henderson. Dan was a two-time American Olympian in Greco-Roman wrestling who went on to become one of the fiercest knockout artists in mixed martial arts history. We talk about his new memoir “Hendo: The American Athlete” during this episode.





The 5 questions I ask in this episode:


  1. How did your upbringing shape who you are as both a fighter and human?
  2. What inspired you to become a wrestler and why do you think you’ve been able to have such a long career doing it?
  3. How was competing in the U.S. Olympics different than that of the UFC?
  4. Which UFC fight are you the proudest of and why?
  5. What is your best piece of career advice?

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