Danny Henry Hopes He’s Not Overlooked Anymore After UFC Fight Night 127 Win

Danny Henry spoke with MMAjunkie after his win over Hakeem Dawodu at UFC Fight Night 127. Highlights are below:

On the hype around Dawodu before the fight: “You get that (hype) with undefeated fighters. It’s really common. I don’t let it get to me. The last two fighters I’ve fought being undefeated – he’s just a man. He’s got two arms, and he’s got two legs, and he’s got a neck, which I got a hold of tonight. I don’t know what it is. I’ve been overlooked for years and years. Everyone must underestimate me for whatever reason. I don’t know why, but not anymore.”

On getting the quick knockout win: “I felt the right hand land and when I’ve seen him hit the canvas I thought, ‘I’m in here.’ I just tried to secure a bit of top position, grabbed the head, and it slipped right in there. As soon as I got the hand to the ceiling, it was done.”

On who he wants next: “I’ll need to have a look at the roster. I don’t even watch a lot of MMA, to be honest with you. I just enjoy training and sparring. I’ll look at the roster, speak with my coaches, and we’ll be in touch with the UFC.”