Dan Henderson’s next big fight is building a one-of-a-kind gym and hangout in the heart of Temecula.
The retired MMA legend and two-time Olympic wrestler is launching Hendo’s Barrel House, a 32,000-square-foot facility that brings together fitness, food, and community under one roof.
At its core is Hendo’s Gym, offering cross-training, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing and functional fitness for all levels.
The Barrel House also includes a full brewery, distillery and steakhouse serving burgers, wings, tacos and steaks. A Juice + Coffee Bar offers fresh juices, smoothies and coffee, and The Butcher Shop features a selection of hand-cut meats.
The grand opening kicks off May 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Country singer Tyler Farr performs that evening at 9 p.m., followed by Michael Ray on June 1 at 7 p.m., with hours that day from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Both shows are free, but space is limited. Hours in general are from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
“After dedicating so much of my life to competition, it feels incredible to step into this next chapter where I can build something that brings people together,” Henderson said. “Hendo’s is more than just a business – it’s a reflection of my journey, my values and my commitment to community, health, and hard work.”
Henderson, 54, is one of the most accomplished fighters in MMA history. The Downey native represented the U.S. in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics before transitioning to MMA in 1997. He won the Brazil Open Lightweight Tournament and the UFC 17 Middleweight Tournament early in his career.
He competed in multiple weight divisions, often taking on larger opponents. His run in Pride Fighting Championships included winning the 2005 Welterweight Grand Prix and becoming the first fighter to hold titles in two divisions after defeating Wanderlei Silva in 2007.
His 2011 fight against Maurício “Shogun” Rua at UFC 139 is still hailed as one of the greatest bouts in the sport’s history and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s Fight Wing in 2018.
Henderson retired in 2016 after fighting Michael Bisping at UFC 204, closing out his career as the oldest active UFC fighter at the time.
Hendo’s Barrel House also plans to host regular fight night events, screening major MMA matchups. Upcoming dates are scheduled for Aug. 9 and Nov. 8.
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