Victory for former Olympic Wrestler the only New Years resolution worth keeping

Victory for former Olympic Wrestler the only New Years resolution worth keeping

Sportsbook.com Team Quest member Dan Henderson to fight New Years Eve

LAS VEGAS, NV, Dec. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportsbook.com sponsored Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Fighter Dan Henderson is set to battle legendary Japanese fighter Yuki Kondo at this New Years Eve's Pride Shockwave. The fight premiers on Pay Per View Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005.

Henderson (15-3), a Greco-Roman Wrestler, who has twice represented the US in the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, is now facing one of his greatest challenges ever.

Kondo (43-14-5) is known as one of the greatest all around fighters in the sport today. His resume of fallen opponents includes Frank Shamrock (by knockout), Mario Sperry, Semmy Schilt (twice) and many other top fighters.

"Henderson, a fan favorite, needs this win to move up in the rankings and secure a shot at middleweight gold in 2005," said Alex Czajkowski, Marketing Director, Sportsbook.com. "As sponsor of Team Quest, Sportsbook.com will be front and center, cheering on Henderson as he faces one of the greatest competitors in MMA history."

In addition to Henderson, Team Quest consists of some of the biggest names in UFC today, including Matt Lindland, Randy Couture and Evan Tanner, to name a few. These skilled fighters are schooled in boxing, kick boxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, grappling and must be prolific with Submission Techniques.

Both the UFC and Pride are the most popular leagues with all fights being shown on PPV. MMA fighting is one of the fastest growing sports in the world today.

For more information on odds and props for this match and others, please visit www.sportsbook.com

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Source: Sportsbook.com

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