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Dan Quinn is all kinds of crazy. A Californian MMA fighter with a 5-7 record, Quinn hasn't fought since 2010 after losing his last 3 fights in a row, and he never made it to the big leagues. Quinn became somewhat notorious online by putting out strange videos, and for his zealous belief in and endorsement of the supplement Stevia -- a sweet leaf sugar substitute that grows in the West of North and South America. Dan Quinn is so passionate about the unfounded benefits of Stevia, he even managed to get UFC star Diego Sanchez to endorse its benefits a few years ago when he first made the cut to fight at 155lbs.Diego soon abandoned the cult of Stevia, and Quinn has since put out videos including one addressed to Sanchez titled "Diego Sanchez, I'd f--k your probably gay ass up, small guy" The latest craziness from the 'Shaman of Stevia'? Leaving death threats on Dana White's voicemail. Quinn is no stranger to directing rants at Dana White via youtube, but this time he's kicked it up a notch. On the voicemail, Quinn accuses Dana White of sending in hired guns to take him out and his family, to stop his Stevia movement, and so Quinn threatens to shoot Dana White in the head. Then a supposedly Irish man from Dublin leaves a couple of messages threatening Dana White for going after his boy Dan Quinn, insinuates a connection to the Boston Irish crime scene, and says he'll bomb Dana White and the Fertittas in response. This 'Irish' guy most likely being Dan Quinn doing a really bad accent. Among the three messages made available to TMZ, all are littered with the F-bombs and C-nukes you'd expect from someone as loony as Dan Quinn. Dana White is taking it seriously though, and according to TMZ his security team have handed the tapes over to the Las Vegas police department for further investigation. After the jump, video / audio of these death threats.

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Last week my mom called to inform me that she bought a tray of stevia plants at Wal-Mart because they were on clearance. I told her she could harness the power of Jesus Christ if she mixed stevia with water and smoked marijuana accordingly. After she asked if I was intoxicated, I went on to tell her that if she teamed up with Dana White and placed stevia in the ocean to make 'Pure h20', they could create even more beach front property to sell to the rich. I inserted 'playa' and 'homeboy' at the end of each sentence in an attempt to draw her deeper into the Dan Quinn vortex. It worked. She's hooked on stevia and has seen nearly all of Dan Quinn's YouTube vlogs except this one. This morning, TMZ released a video of The Saint of Stevia threatening the UFC president, Dana White. In actuality, this is nothing new. Dan Quinn has threatened Oprah, Dana White, Bill Gates and God in the past -- but it's always good to see Quinn make TMZ. Also, we still plan to release our The Saint of Stevia documentary -- eventually. Here are the audio tapes TMZ acquired of Quinn threatening to put a bullet through Dana White's head. For some reason, I think it's just Dan Quinn being Dan Quinn. The dude doesn't even know how to fire a gun without being 'spun' on stevia.

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Well, it's finally official. At just 41 years young, Dan Henderson is slated to fight 24-year-old phenom Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight strap. Not surprisingly, Henderson opened as nearly a 6-to-1 underdog, and really, after watching Jones treat the upper echelon of 205 pounds like his own personal plaything, the argument could be made for the odds to be higher. It's almost been a foregone conclusion Hendo will lose, but there's really an underrated storyline here that seems to be getting lost under the hype. Daniel Cormier recently touched on it when asked what Dan fighting a different champion, Junior dos Santos, would represent. "It's just what he's done his whole career," Cormier said to MMA:30. "He's fought heavyweights, he's fought middleweights, he's fought 205-pounders, and if you look at his record, it's amazing. So Dan Henderson should be mentioned as one of the greatest fighters of all-time, if not the greatest fighter of all-time, but he's missing that UFC title. He has to be a UFC champion. I think if he is, Dan Henderson will universally be considered the best fighter of all-time." Cormier has a point. Amid all of Henderson's many accomplishments, the sheen of a UFC belt is the one monstrous, glistening omission. So really, the amount of legacy at stake for Hendo here is astounding. This one fight could potentially change everything. No one expects Henderson to win, but what happens if he somehow lands the mother-of-all-H-bombs, stuns the world one last time, defeats the undefeatable, and finally gets that elusive belt? Couldn't a very, very convincing case be made for Henderson to be the greatest MMA fighter of all time? Of course, the overriding sentiment is that Jones will win handedly. But still, somewhere in the back of his mind, Hendo has to know this his last shot at UFC gold. And that kind of desperation can be a dangerous asset. 5 MUST-READ STORIES Jon Jones vs. Dan Henderson. Jon Jones will defend his UFC light heavyweight strap against MMA legend Dan Henderson in the main event of UFC 151, scheduled for September 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV. Dominick Cruz discusses 'devastating' knee injury. UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz revealed how he tore the ACL in his left knee, how long he expects to be out, and what he thinks about the UFC's decision to institute an interim title. Ronda Rousey speaks to critics. Strikeforce bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey spoke about the influx of media attention she's received and why Dana White seems to be a big fan of hers, while offering some choice words for both her critics and upcoming opponent, Sarah Kaufman. Chris Lytle loses Indiana State Senate election. Former UFC brawler Chris Lytle lost in his bid to reach the Indiana State Senate, finishing less than 2,000 votes short of eventual Republican nomination winner Mike Crider. Bellator 68 predictions. Preview Friday night's Bellator 68 main card with analysis and predictions for Daniel Straus vs. Marlon Sandro, Marcos Galvao vs. Travis Marx, Carmelo Marrero vs. Seth Petruzelli, and Marius Zaromskis vs. Waachiim Spiritwolf. MEDIA STEW It's rare that MMA hits the airwaves on something as mainstream as Comedy Central's The Daily Show, but that's exactly what happened earlier this week. Though, it wasn't quite in the context you'd expect. The Daily ShowGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook Chael Sonnen rapping -- great thing or greatest thing? And of course, your daily does of violence. Wait for the finish, it's totally worth it. (Around the 2:50 mark for the impatient.) So, about how long until we see someone bust this out in the cage? (HT: Reddit) Katerina Pyle, the wife of UFC fighter Mike Pyle, reveals how she met her hubby, and it's pretty much the least romantic thing we've ever heard. (HT: MiddleEasy) WHO EXACTLY IS THIS JOHN JONES FELLA John Jones vs Dan Henderson for Jones UFC LHW title on Sept 1st in Las Vegas!!!! — Dana White (@danawhite) May 10, 2012 BACK TO THE GRIND My next fight will be against... j-lau.com/LR9JTC — Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) May 9, 2012 ALSO... Mother's Day is this Sunday. #YouHaveBeenWarned — Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) May 9, 2012 EVGENI & VINNY Douche Bigalow Fighting Gigalo and side kick shit-for-brains manager, where is today's stormfront of homophobia? #unemploymentisnotshameful — evgeni kogan (@evgenikogan) May 9, 2012 @evgenikogan aka Fancy Boy talks about unemployment as if it was a fact. I'm following doing nothing but honoring a contract that I signed. — Vinny Magalhaes (@VinnyMMA) May 9, 2012 @evgenikogan talks about unemployment, but he forgets that it was up to me to take his laughable offer when he made me one, and I didn't. — Vinny Magalhaes (@VinnyMMA) May 9, 2012 FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS Announced yesterday (Wednesday, May 9, 2012): - UFC 151: Jon Jones (16-1) vs. Dan Henderson (29-8) announced for September 1 - UFC on FOX 4: Joe Lauzon (21-7) vs. Terry Eitm (15-4) - UFC on FOX 4: Matt Mitrione (5-1) vs. Rob Broughton (15-7-1) - UFC on FOX 4: Oli Thompson (9-3) vs. Phil De Fries (8-1) - Bellator 69: Shanon Slack (3-0) vs. Booker Arthur (2-1) FANPOST OF THE DAY Today's Fanpost of the Day features Hobbie wistfully looking back at what could have been: The Sad Story of Fedor and the UFC Only Becomes Sadder in Hindsight Anyone who was an MMA nerd back then remembers how insane the "Fedor is coming to the UFC" hype was. Sure, this was a news story that cropped up every few months or so (it still does, actually) but this time was special. The timing was perfect, the opportunity was there, and everything seemed set for the biggest signing in MMA history. It never happened. Like something out of a Dr. Seuss story, White and company offered Fedor money. They offered M-1 exposure on their PPV broadcast. They offered him even more money. They offered to let him compete in Sambo tournaments. And did I mention they offered him a ton of money? But still, Fedor would not eat those green eggs and ham, Sam I Am. Now lots has been written about this failed business deal, by folks far more "in the know" than I. Still, reading over this news item, I couldn't help but feel a sense of melancholy. There's so much to regret in the failed UFC/Fedor deal, and the passage of time has only added to the unbelievable sense of missed opportunity for Fedor. Why do I say that? There's a few reasons, but chief among them are: Fedor would have beaten Brock Lesnar I know I know, there's nothing worse than some blogger stating that fighter X would "definitely" beat fighter Y, especially in a past-tense, completely hypothetical scenario. But follow my logic here. Found something perfect for the Morning Report? Just hit me on Twitter @shaunalshatti and we'll include it in tomorrow's post.

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"I don't hope for anything less than a knockout, but it's not easy on Hendo. He's putting his hands on him, buddy. If he didn't have this (reach) advantage things would be much simpler, even because he has many flaws on his defensive system. But there's no unbeatable reach you can't win with patience and calm. We're having him doing sparrings with guys the same size as Jones so that Dan get used to it. It's important not to rush things and want to punch him right away. We have to cut well the octagon,

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Dana White confirmed on Twitter Wednesday night that UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones will face no. 1 contender Dan Henderson on Saturday, September 1st in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will be the main event of what is expected to be UFC 151, one of two pay-per-views set for September. @danawhiteDana White John Jones vs Dan Henderson for Jones UFC LHW title on Sept 1st in Las Vegas!!!! May 10 via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet Reply The 24-year-old Jones (16-1) will be looking for the fourth successful defense of the title he won in March 2011 by defeating Mauricio Rua. He's won seven in a row, defeating rival Rashad Evans by unanimous decision several weeks ago at UFC 145. Henderson (29-8) essentially earned the shot with a unanimous decision classic over Rua last November at UFC 139. Before that, he was the last Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, taking the title from Rafael Cavalcante last March but never defending the gold. The 41-year-old has won four in a row and notably finished Fedor Emelianenko last July in Strikeforce.

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NEW YORK - Jon Jones' next title defense likely will come in early September. Earlier this week, UFC president Dana White said the UFC's light-heavyweight champion is expected to meet No. 1 contender Dan Henderson on Labor Day weekend. Although no event has been announced, that'd mean a possible Sept. 1 date, likely as UFC 151.

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Get reacquainted with a classic as a pair of future legends went toe-to-toe at Pride 12. Check out this video of Wanderlei Silva vs. Dan Henderson.

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After the overwhelming amount of hype leading up to Jon Jones’ successful title-defense against rival Rashad Evans at UFC 145 fans are likely ready for a break from “Bones” addressing matters unrelated to action in the Octagon. It turns out Jones is too. The 24-year old champion recently reached out to his next opponent – Dan Henderson – in hopes of convincing him to avoid the smack and focus on the smackdown. “I’m excited about Dan Henderson. He’s a great fighter,” began Jones on the 41-year old veteran in an interview with ESPN’s MMA Live before turning to the topic of trash-talk. “You know, I’ve gone through a lot with Rashad as far as all of the trash talking and I really hope Dan’s listening and I really hope that Dan keeps it classy throughout this fight. I respect him as an older man, I respect him as a warrior and I just hope he keeps it classy and (doesn’t) drag me through another trash-talking bout. Let’s stick to why we’re really here, let’s just fight.” While “Hendo” may not necessarily be known for being a big talker he’s also comfortable speaking his mind and has already questioned Jones being a “genuine” person. No date has been set for their fight. Check out the full interview below:

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UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has dealt with some of the best trash-talkers in the UFC’s light heavyweight division since securing the belt. After taking care of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and his “spy-gate” claims last year, Jones downed one-time-teammate Rashad Evans earlier this month. Now, as he prepares to face Dan Henderson later this [...]

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It sounds like Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is drained. Certainly not physically, as the young phenom barely breaks a sweat in any of his fights, but mentally, having endured a protracted pre-fight trash-talking campaign against Rashad Evans in the build-up to their UFC 145 title fight earlier this month. It's something he hopes to avoid in his upcoming title defense against Dan Henderson. "As far as Dan Henderson, I'm excited about [him], he's a great fighter. You know, I've gone through a lot with Rashad as far as all of the trash talking and I really hope Dan's listening and I really hope that Dan keeps it classy throughout this fight. I respect him as an older man, I respect him as a warrior and I just hope he keeps it classy and not drag me through another trash-talking bout. Let's stick to why we're really here, let's just fight." Hear the rest of "Bones" message for "Hendo" (via ESPN's MMA Live), as well as his recap of the "Suga" fight, after the jump. For more on Jon Jones vs. Dan Henderson click here.

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Following his successful title defense against Rashad Evans at UFC 145, Jon Jones has immediately turned his attention to his next opponent. Dana White announced that Dan Henderson, coming off a dramatic win over Mauricio Rua in a spectacular fight, would be the man to get the next shot at Jones' title and it led to Jon hitting up Twitter with a question. Jones asked his followers this about Henderson: @JonnyBonesJon Bones Jones What's Dan Henderson's reach compared to Rashads? Apr 22 via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet Reply When one fan saw fit to try to redirect the conversation from reach to power, Jones was very honest about the situation. He didn't run from the fact that Hendo will have the power edge: @JonnyBonesJon Bones Jones I would think he would be the harder Puncher "@MIKEYBFILTHMMA: Should be asking what's Jon Jones power compared to Hendo's @JonnyBones" Apr 22 via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet Reply Henderson is much more plodding on the feet than Jones or Evans, but he has a somewhat freakish ability to always manage to find a way to land his right hand. It's no secret that he's looking to uncork the powerful right, but opponents still keep getting hit with it. Jones should be able to work from the outside with success and avoid Henderson ever really connecting clean, but Henderson also has a great chin that will allow him to take the chance of eating a big shot in exchange for closing distance. "Bones" deserves to be the heavy favorite coming in to the bout, but no one should ever put anything past Dan Henderson.

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Let me go on record by stating if Dan Henderson defeats Jon Jones in his upcoming title fight, I will name my first born 'Hendo.' That is, if I decide to actually bring a human into a world devoid of cartridge-based videogame systems and Surge soft drinks. I think I'll hold off on the whole kid thing -- there's still a plethora of irresponsible and selfish activities I need to illegally engage in. The fight you've always suspected will occur in the future is now a verified reality. During the UFC 145 post-fight press conference, Dana White confirmed Jon Jones' next opponent will be the 41-year-old potential GOAT, Hollywood Henderson. Yes, that was his real nickname back in the day. People also called Hendo 'Decision Dan,' not because he was involved in decisions, but because he was always on the raw end of a decision. Look at me, dropping knowledge like I knocked over a rack of encyclopedias. Hendo sat down with USA Today shortly after UFC 145 to talk about his newly acquired title shot, break down what Rashad Evans did wrong against the champion, and above all else state exactly what he will do in his fight with Jon Jones. "You've really got to get inside and fight with him and end up in the clinch with him a lot," said Henderson. "Jones is better than most guys in the clinch. ... (But) that's where I'm most comfortable. At the same time I need to be real careful with catching one of those goofy elbows that he throws." "I look at my clinch as a little more active clinch, where I'm always looking for takedowns or different angles or strikes and things, (so) I don't really look to those guys for clinch knowledge. I think we have two different views on the clinch." Hey, Dan Henderson wouldn't own ClinchGear if he wasn't really nasty with the clinch. There's no set date for Hendo vs. Bones, but we're assuming that it will happen on a television set near you.

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During tonight’s pre-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White confirmed that Dan Henderson was promised the winner of tonight’s main event between Jon Jones and Rashad Evans. When asked about what he thinks about the bout Jon Jones said this: Dan Henderson is a great opponent. He’s a winner, and he has a huge fan [...]

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ATLANTA - As expected Dan Henderson is getting the next shot at UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones' title. UFC president Dana White confirmed the plans after Saturday's UFC 145 event, where Jones scored a decision victory over Rashad Evans for his third consecutive title defense. "We told Dan Henderson he would fight the winner of this fight, yes," White said.

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There has been plenty of speculation about what comes next for Dan Henderson: a UFC 205-pound title shot, or one at 185? But he made it clear to HeavyMMA's Duane Finley: "The only fight that makes...

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People think when I wear shorts I'm showing off my tattoo, but that's not the case. I'm showing off the ability that I can wear half-a-pants and still function in society. Sort of like how Dan Henderson has a set of dentures, but conveniently hides them in his persona of 'unbelievable roughneck hardass'. There's only one person on this planet that asked Henderson to remove his dentures before a fight, and that person managed to grab a unanimous decision over Hendo at UFC 75. That fight was at light heavyweight, a division we've seen Dan Henderson excel at over the years. Now in an interview with Studio MMA, it appears that Dan Henderson will take a fight at heavyweight against Junior dos Santos, and he even has a gameplan ready for the UFC champion.

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Former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Dan Henderson looked good in his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, putting up an instant classic against Mauricio "Shogun" Rua at UFC 139. Henderson will face the winner of the Rashad Evans vs.

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Make no bones about it, Dan Henderson wants the winner of Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans, but there is one man that could draw him back to middleweight.

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UFC president Dana White isn't known for kow-towing to fighters, even the top stars. Generally when a fighter is offered a bout by White or UFC matchmaker Joe Silva, they better take it if they know what's good for them. White and Silva have been willing to bench some pretty big names for extended periods when they felt those fighters were behaving like prima donnas (ask Andrei Arlovski or Roger Huerta). But there are some fighters Dana is willing to make an exception for and former Strikeforce and Pride multi-division champ Dan Henderson is one of them. He spoke to Fight Day (transcribed by MMA Mania) and here's what he had to say: "Yes, Dan Henderson will get the winner of that fight (Jones vs. Evans) or the winner of the Anderson Silva fight. Dan Henderson just wants a title shot. You know, there was a lot of talk about the stuff I said. Here is the thing. I offered Dan Henderson two fights. Dan Henderson wants this fight. Normally I don't do that. Guys don't sit around and wait and pick their fights. There's been very specific cases where that has happened and it's guys who have earned it or deserved it. Dan Henderson is one of those guys. Listen, Henderson has been around forever. He is forty-something years old. He has been knocking guys out left and right and if he wants to sit around and wait for this title shot, he can do it." So it looks like the 40-year-old Henderson will be watching the Jon Jones vs Rashad Evans light heavyweight title fight at UFC 145 and the Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen middleweight title bout at UFC 147 very closely. Dan's already said he won't fight his old training partner Chael Sonnen so I am kind of expecting him to go ahead and take the winner of Jones/Evans as soon as that fight is over.

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Having a “hard head” is definitely a good thing when it comes to excelling in Mixed Martial Arts. Not only can a rock-solid dome absorb more punches than someone with less constitution, but sticking to one’s guns rather than fold in the face of adversity also has a tendency to play out advantageously. Former PRIDE/Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson has shown himself to be a perfect example of both characteristics throughout his career having never been knocked out and always remaining a man of principle. The latter recently paid off after Henderson refused to accept bouts against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira or Mauricio Rua only to receive the title-shot he desired in the end. UFC President Dana White recently confirmed Henderson would get a crack at either the light heavyweight or middleweight championship in his next outing with the more likely option involving the winner of Jon Jones-Rashad Evans‘ 205-pound tilt next month at UFC 145. Henderson Wants Winner of Jones vs. Evans “Yes, Dan Henderson will get the winner of that fight or the winner of the Anderson Silva fight (against Chael Sonnen),” explained White in an interview with Fight Day. “You know, there was a lot of talk about the stuff I said. Here is the thing. I offered Dan Henderson two fights. Dan Henderson wants this fight. Normally I don’t do that. Guys don’t sit around and wait and pick their fights. There’s been very specific cases where that has happened and it’s guys who have earned it or deserved it. Dan Henderson is one of those guys. Listen, Henderson has been around forever. He is forty-something years old. He has been knocking guys out left and right and if he wants to sit around and wait for this title shot, he can do it.” Henderson earned his status as a contender by beating Rua in an all-time classic this past November in addition to holding consecutive wins over Rafael Cavalcante, Renato Sobral, and Fedor Emelianenko in his three previous in-ring appearances. Evans-Jones fight on April 21, while Silva vs. Sonnen is expected to take place on June 23 at UFC 147. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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UFC president Dana White says former Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson's next fight will be for a title. But will it come at light heavyweight or middleweight?

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Dana White may have a hardened exterior but the fist he rules the UFC with is as fair as it is firm. Though the UFC President recently attempted to book iconic veteran Dan Henderson in bouts against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, the 41-year old held out in hopes of a title-fight only to see White come around in the end instead of lashing out at his defiance. White was recently asked by HeavyMMA’s Fight Day if Henderson would receive a crack at the winner of Jon Jones’ upcoming defense of the light heavyweight title against Rashad Evans and, somewhat surprisingly, responded affirmatively. “Yes, Dan Henderson will get the winner of that fight or the winner of the Anderson Silva fight (vs. Chael Sonnen),” said White. “You know, there was a lot of talk about the stuff I said. Here is the thing. I offered Dan Henderson two fights. Dan Henderson wants this fight. Normally I don’t do that. Guys don’t sit around and wait and pick their fights. There’s been very specific cases where that has happened and it’s guys who have earned it or deserved it. Dan Henderson is one of those guys. Listen, Henderson has been around forever. He is forty-something years old. He has been knocking guys out left and right and if he wants to sit around and wait for this title shot, he can do it.” For fans who have been living in a cage for the past decade, Henderson is a former Strikeforce and PRIDE champion with a 29-8 record and notable victories over Rua, Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva, Michael Bisping, Rich Franklin, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and Fedor Emelianenko. He’s currently on a four-fight winning streak and found success in seven of his last eight outings. Jones-Evans are set to scrap on April 21 in Atlanta at UFC 145 while Silva-Sonnen fight on June 23 in Rio de Janeiro at UFC 147. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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Dan Henderson has been the root of several possible fights for several months now. The former Strikeforce champion has, according to reports, turned down matches with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in hopes of fighting for UFC gold. Last year, when Henderson defeated Rua in an epic war, it was determined that he would be the No. 1 contender to either the UFC light heavyweight or middleweight title. Well, since that time, the belt has been put into matches that do not involve Henderson. UFC president Dana White told Fight Day during a recent interview that Henderson will challenge for one of the two titles following the upcoming defenses by UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (vs. Rashad Evans) and UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva (vs. Chael Sonnen). Yes, Dan Henderson will get the winner of that fight (Jones vs. Evans) or the winner of the Anderson Silva fight. Dan Henderson just wants a title shot. You know, there was a lot of talk about the stuff I said. Here is the thing. I offered Dan Henderson two fights. Dan Henderson wants this fight (for the title). Normally, I don’t do that. Guys don’t sit around and wait and pick their fights. There’s been very specific cases where that has happened and it’s the guys who have earned it or deserved it. Dan Henderson is one of those guys. Jones and Evans will meet first, comprising the main event of UFC 145 on April 21. Silva-Sonnen is set for UFC 147 on June 23. Barring any serious injury to the victor, it would seem Henderson is likely to face either “Bones” or “Suga” for the UFC 205-pound title later this year. Photo credit: James Law/MMA Fighting

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Long-time mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran and current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight contender Dan Henderson definitely has something to smile about. In a career that spans more than 15 years, "Hendo" has put his time in the sport of MMA, participating all over the world with top organizations such as Pride FC and Strikeforce, earning world titles with both promotions. After failing to win gold in the UFC against Quinton Jackson at 205-pounds and Anderson Silva at Middleweight, the window of opportunity is closing little by little in his chance of capturing the elusive UFC world title. After all, the former Olympic wrestler is no spring chicken. After recently stating that he will probably "fight for three more years," and "voicing his displeasure of being passed over for a title fight against Jon Jones," Henderson might be thrilled to hear that UFC President Dana White has confirmed that he will indeed be the next challenger for either the 205-pound title or the promotion's 185-pound strap, because he has earned it. Make the jump to see what White told Fight Day after yesterdays UFC 146 press conference: "Yes, Dan Henderson will get the winner of that fight (Jones vs. Evans) or the winner of the Anderson Silva fight. Dan Henderson just wants a title shot. You know, there was a lot of talk about the stuff I said. Here is the thing. I offered Dan Henderson two fights. Dan Henderson wants this fight. Normally I don't do that. Guys don't sit around and wait and pick their fights. There's been very specific cases where that has happened and it's guys who have earned it or deserved it. Dan Henderson is one of those guys. Listen, Henderson has been around forever. He is forty-something years old. He has been knocking guys out left and right and if he wants to sit around and wait for this title shot, he can do it." "Dangerous Dan" will turn 42 this fall, though his recent victories would not indicate that this MMA legend has not lost a step. Sure, he was visibly gassed in his epic bout against the much younger Mauricio Rua at UFC 139 last November, but his dominating knockout victories over Fedor Emelianenko, Rafael Cavalcante and Renato Sobral prior, gave glimpses of a fighter that was barely hitting his stride. After receiving White's approval to sit around and wait for the title shot, "Hendo" can now rest easy knowing that he will have at least one more try to add a UFC world title to his mantle of impressive accomplishments. Jon Jones and Rashad Evans will tangle for the 205-pound title at UFC 145 on April 21, 2012, in Atlanta, Ga., while Chael Sonnen will try to once again rip the 185-pound title from the hands of Anderson Silva at UFC 147 on June 23, 2012, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Anyone care to venture a guess as to which world title Henderson will fight for his next time out? Better yet, which challenge will prove more difficult for the MMA legend? Opinions, please.

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Was it the greatest MMA fight of all time? There are plenty of people in that camp. But even if it isn't No. 1, there's no denying last year's five-round war between Dan Henderson and Mauricio...

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41-year-old Dan Henderson isn't showing any signs of slowing down. The former Pride and Strikeforce champion is already a legend of the sport, but he's still in the thick of things in the UFC light heavyweight division and wants to ride that out. He spoke to ESPN UK about his contract status with the UFC, and whether retirement is an option anytime soon: "I've got three more fights on my deal, and I'll probably sign one more deal after that. So two or three more years [left]," Henderson told ESPN. "I definitely won't be as old as Randy [Couture] when I retire!" So how has Hendo lasted so long? And how will he be able to continue, long after reaching an age that stops most athletes in their tracks: "I've changed my training, I'm smarter with my training. I'm also smarter with my positioning and techniques," he said. "I know what works and what doesn't. And I'm still learning from those at my gym. "I guess others lose motivation but my I know my time is limited and I want to make the most of it." Hendo is not currently scheduled to fight, but is looking at a possible matchup with the winner of the UFC 145 light heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Rashad Evans at UFC 145. UFC president Dana White has stated that Henderson turned down bouts with both Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua over the last month. Dan has denied the Machida statement and deflected comments in regards to a Shogun rematch, but it's not hard to see that he thinks he's earned a title shot and is going to wait for it. While some have criticized Dan for doing that at his age, he clearly believes he has the longevity to play hardball. All I know is that I want to see him back in the cage ASAP.

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Dan Miller will get the chance to fight near home when he fights at UFC on FX 4 in Atlantic City, and he’ll have a new weight class as well. The long time middleweight has decided to move down to the welterweight division. He will make his debut at 170 pounds on June 22 when he faces Ricardo Funch. UFC officials announced the bout on Wednesday. After 10 fights in the UFC and a record of 5-5 overall, New Jersey’s own Dan Miller will try his hand at a lower weight class.

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By Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White's count, Dan Henderson has turned down three straight fights. According to "Hendo," he's only refused one. They're both in agreement that Antonio Rogerio Nogueira was offered for the UFC on FUEL TV 2 main event on April 14 in Sweden, a fight the former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion didn't have enough time to prepare for, but what about the subsequent offer of ex-division champ Lyoto Machida? "Dangerous Dan" claims it never happened. Now the latest and greatest opponent to be presented -- and shot down -- is none other than Mauricio Rua, who took his fellow PRIDE veteran to the five-round limit at UFC 139 before falling on points, in what is widely considered as one of the greatest fights of 2011. White told Mauro Ranallo at yesterday's Calgary press conference that he, as well as the fans, were clamoring for a rematch, but couldn't put pen to paper because the former Olympic wrestler didn't want it. "Yeah, I was trying to put together Dan Henderson vs. Shogun II and Henderson doesn't want to do the fight. Henderson wants to wait for the winner of either Jonny "Bones" Jones or Anderson Silva. He wants Anderson Silva, if Silva wins, he will make that cut. Otherwise, he wants to fight the winner of Rashad and Jones." Henderson responds after the jump: If dana said it then out must be true. Lol.. Henderson has repeatedly said he isn't interested in fighting inside the Octagon unless it's for the 185 or 205-pound title. Fortunately for "Hollywood," he may not have to wait very long. That's because Jon Jones is expected to defend his strap against Rashad Evans in the main event of UFC 145, currently scheduled for Sat., April 21, 2012, at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. If "Bones" retains, it's not out of the question for him to compete again in early-to-mid summer, having already mapped out an ambitious 2012 fight campaign. Do any MMA fans believe Henderson should continue to hold out for a title shot? Or take an "in-between" fight while he waits? What if the winner of "Jones vs. Evans" or "Silva vs. Sonnen" gets hurt and requires a layoff? Lots of scenarios to consider here Maniacs ... let your voice be heard. MMAmania's Adam Guillen contributed to this report.

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Dan Henderson beat Fedor. I’m sorry to start on such a disturbing sentence, but it is pertinent. We’re talking about a man who has not only fought at middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight, but has beaten opposition right at the top of those divisions. Hendo fought at heavyweight to beat Fedor Emelianenko; he competed at light heavyweight and held the Strikeforce title as well as winning one of the greatest UFC fights against Shogun Rua. He also fought at middleweight, h-bombing Michael Bisping and defeating Rousimar Paul Harris -- with his lone loss against the penultimate of the division, Anderson Silva. While currently a light heavyweight, there has been some confusion regarding his intentions. Dana White has previously stated Dan 'doesn’t seem too picky' and will fight anyone at 185 lbs for the belt, even if it is Chael Sonnen. Like a determined but gluten-intolerant glutton approaching a buffet table, Dan Henderson only wants one thing at middleweight. Recently, Hendo told ESPN UK if he fights at middleweight, it will be against Anderson Silva. “Chael lives up in Oregon but I know him real well. He was with me and Randy when we first started our team. I don't have any real desire to fight at middleweight. The only guy I'd cut weight for is Anderson Silva, win or lose that could still happen. But it's not high up on my list at all. Silva's the only guy I'd cut weight for. I've got the light-heavyweight thing in my mind and that's it. I'd fight Anderson Silva but I'm only interested in the UFC light-heavyweight title right now.” Dan Henderson, a man who made his name fighting in PRIDE is starting to look a lot like the GOAT by beating former legend of PRIDE. First Fedor, then Shogun, and possibly Anderson Silva if Chael Sonnen doesn't devour his soul at UFC Brazil this summer. [Source]

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The dreaded crucifix, many great fighters have used it for success while just as many have fallen victim to it. Jay Glazer and Dan Henderson walk you through how to pull it off.

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Early in March, UFC President Dana White, speaking of Dan Henderson said, “He’ll fight whoever has that belt,” said White, musing on situation. “Dan doesn’t seem too picky, I think he would fight Chael Sonnen (if he won the belt from Silva).” – for more see MMAWeekly. The comment may have come as a surprise to some as Henderson had seemed focus on fighting for the Light Heavyweight crown after defeating Maurcio Rua at UFC 139. However, Henderson had fought at

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Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight Dan Hardy has been pretty vocal about his dislike for former champion Matt Hughes in the past, stating his desire to face the UFC legend inside the Octagon. Even though UFC matchmakers didn't grant Hardy his wish - matching him up...

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Matt Serra was promoted to 3rd Dan in BJJ by Renzo Gracie yesterday. The pic was tweeted by Renzo.

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Former UFC welterweight champion and Hall of Famer Matt Hughes may have a lot of lifetime fans, but don't count Dan Hardy among them.

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Always exciting welterweights Carlos Condit and Dan Hardy put on a show in England at UFC 120 with Condit scoring a highlight reel knockout. Watch it here.

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Always exciting welterweights Carlos Condit and Dan Hardy put on a show in England at UFC 120 with Condit scoring a highlight reel knockout. Watch it here.

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The trials and tribulations of the fight business almost saw Dan Hardy walk away after 2011, but he's found his love again and he's opening up to explain how it happened.

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There was a time not too long when UFC welterweight Dan Hardy knew inside his heart that he should take a break from fighting to refocus on his training and career to get things back on track. Now what you might be thinking is the time off that Hardy has taken over the last several months following his fourth loss in a row in the UFC is what he was talking about, but you’d be wrong. Looking back, Hardy points at his 2010 loss to welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre as the first major bump in the road that should have caused him to step away from...

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MMAWeekly Radio is back for Monday's edition of the big show featuring a special interview with UFC welterweight Dan Hardy as well as debate in the Sixth Round.

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There was a time not too long when UFC welterweight Dan Hardy knew inside his heart that he should take a break from fighting to refocus on his training and career to get things back on track. Now what you might be thinking is the time off that Hardy has taken over the last several months following his fourth loss in a row in the UFC is what he was talking about, but you’d be wrong. Looking back, Hardy points at his 2010 loss to welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre as the first major bump in the road that should have caused him to step away from...

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Could Dan Diaz's lawsuit against Tapout end up being as messy as the Xyience scandal?

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Following his fourth loss in a row in the UFC, Dan Hardy almost walked away from the sport of MMA all together because fighting was no longer fun for him.

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(Maybe he's just being a crabby old man?) Dan Henderson is currently stuck in superstar limbo. All the big fighters he wants to fight are already booked up, leaving him with options like Lil Nog and Machida. Not that there's anything wrong with those guys, but when you're hot sh*t like Hendo, you don't just take the first or second or third palooka the UFC offers you. Especially when a nice long vacation actually increases your chances of getting an immediate title shot.It does sound like Dan is looking forward to the future though. Check out what he tweeted during the Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson / Ryan Bader fight at UFC 144: Good round for Bader. Rampage has never been the smartest fighter.Might be just me but rampages stomach is hanging out past his dicky do. Not really ably to get aggressive.Bader fought great. Nice job. Quinton looks like he just showed up to get paid. Oh snap. And extra points for snap accuracy. I too noticed the gut to dicky do ratio was out of whack, and that Rampage seemed to have left his heart back in the United States. What purpose could Henderson have for being such a meanie towards Rampage? It couldn't be to stoke the flames for an eventual rematch, could it? The two clashed in London back in 2007 (the heady days when the UK still got title fights) and Quinton managed to outwrestle Dan for a unanimous decision win. It was one of the best performances we'd ever seen out of Rampage, and probably not the kind of thing he's capable of recreating nowadays. Hendo meanwhile has gone from being called Decision Dan to Hollywood Henderson. He's got that H-Bomb finisher and he just starched Fedor Emelianenko. Not only would a fight with Quinton Jackson be an excellent chance to avenge that earlier loss, but it'd make Dan a buttload of money and raise his profile ever higher into the stratosphere. I know he really wants to get his ass kicked by Anderson Silva or Jon Jones, but there's no way he can't look at the low hanging fruit of a Rampage Jackson rematch without drooling at least a little.

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Joe Rogan hyperbole aside, Tim Boetsch may very well have executed one of the greatest comebacks in MMA history this past Sat., Feb. 25, 2012, when he came back from a two round beatdown to knock out Yushin Okami at UFC 144 in Japan. It marked the third consecutive victory in his new weight class of 185-pounds, each more impressive than the last. So what's next for a 31-year-old "Barbarian" who is just now coming into his own? The first name that popped up in Boetsch's head was Dan Henderson: "Honestly, the name that really pops in my head is Dan Henderson just because they're wondering what to do with him. Dan Henderson has been a hero of mine since I started in this sport. I really admire the guy. He's a great fighter, been at the top for a long time. I think part of taking that step to the next level is beating one of your hero's and for me, that would be Dan Henderson. I think that would be interesting and very exciting." Henderson, of course, is lying in wait for the winner of the Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans light heavyweight championship fight at UFC 145 on April 21 in Atlanta. Passing that up to take a risky fight against Boetsch one weight class lower seems unlikely. Still, it would probably be fun. Hear more from Boetsch on his big win over Okami after the jump.

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UFC 146 is coming together, as five bouts have been added to the card including a welterweight matchup between Dan Hardy and Duane Ludwig.

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With four straight losses, former welterweight title challenger Dan Hardy is in desperate need of a victory. He'll go after it May 26 at UFC 146 against Duane Ludwig.

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Dan Hardy will finally get to compete against someone who needs to keep a fight on the feet as much as he does, as this morning "The Outlaw" tweeted that he would be fighting Duane "Bang" Ludwig at UFC 146 coming up at the end of May. After winning his first four UFC fights and earning a shot at the title against Georges St. Pierre, Hardy has had a tough go, losing the title fight and his following three bouts. His most recent loss was a submission defeat to Chris Lytle at UFC on Versus 5. He is 4-4 in the UFC. Ludwig is 3-1 in the UFC's welterweight division, having his only loss come in his last time out against Josh Neer at UFC on FX 1. Hardy didn't look great on the feet against Lytle before he was submitted, so the jury is out as to how he'll do against a more experienced and dynamic striker in Ludwig. I wouldn't even be surprised to see Hardy look to get the fight to the mat on his terms in this fight. Dan Hardy is the 30th ranked welterweight in the world. He fights out of Team Rough House.Duane Ludwig is unranked. He fights out of the Grudge training center. My early pick for this fight is Hardy by decision.

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Amidst a four fight loss streak, Dan Hardy is ready to return to the win column. He now knows who he’ll be returning to the Octagon with, as Hardy is now set to take on Duane “Bang” Ludwig at UFC 146. The event is expected to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 26th. Hardy (23-10-1) last fought at UFC on Versus 5 in August, losing to Chris Lytle late in the third round via submission. This extended his losing streak to four, which dates back to a loss to UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre at UFC 111 in March 2010. His last victory came against Mike Swick at UFC 105 in November 2009. While many fighters are let go after three consecutive losses, Hardy has been able to survive four consecutive losses due to a very important fan. Following his loss to Lytle, UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta was quoted as saying “I ain’t cutting Dan Hardy. I love guys that go out there and have incredible heart, as well as great wars, fight-after-fight!” Ludwig (21-12) has had a bittersweet start to 2012. While he was acknowledged by the UFC for officially having the quickest knockout in the organization’s history (his 6 second KO of Jonathan Goulet in January 2006), Ludwig was defeated by Josh Neer at UFC on FX 1 just days after the announcement. Ludwig returned to the welterweight division in late 2010 after fighting almost exclusively at lightweight over the previous four years. He has gone 2-1 since his return to 170 pounds, with wins over Nick Osipczack and Amir Sadollah, and the loss to Neer. UFC 146 is expected to be headlined by a UFC heavyweight championship matchup between champion Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem. Other announced matchups include Jason “Mayhem” Miller taking on C.B. Dollaway and Evan Dunham facing off against Edson Barboza. For complete coverage of UFC 146, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com

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The Outlaw is back. Dan Hardy will return to action at UFC 146 in May where he will face fellow striker Duane 'Bang' Ludwig.

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Dan Henderson appears to be a man with a world of options. Comfortable at both light heavyweight and middleweight, his winning streak and credentials in both Strikeforce and the UFC qualify him for a title shot. After his epic bout … Continue reading →

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"He doesn't want to wait. He's going to have to wait. Who does he want to fight? I don't know what to do with Dan. Dan's either going to have to wait for (Jon) Jones or wait for (Anderson) Silva. Or fight somebody else." -- UFC President Dana White speaks (via MMAFighting.com) on the plight of one of his top light heavyweight/middleweights, Dan Henderson. By the time Aug. 24 rolls around, "Hendo" will be 42-years-old and still awaiting his first fight in 2012. With the clock ticking faster every day, everyone is scrambling to figure out the best course of action. Unfortunately, that's no easy task and while matchmaker Joe Silva is constantly touted as the best in the business, he sure is having a hard time figuring out just what to do with "Dangerous" Dan. Victories by Rashad Evans and Chael Sonnen at UFC on Fox 2 this past Jan. 28 set them up for title fights against Jon Jones and Anderson Silva, respectively, leaving Henderson lying in wait. He turned down a fight against Alexander Gustafsson and unless he'll accept significantly lower opposition, he'll be on the sidelines until at least late summer. Unless, of course, one of you Maniacs has a good idea to pitch to the powers that be. Well?

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Whether or not you think Shogun & Hendo put on the greatest fight in MMA history at UFC 139, the UFC will spend millions of dollars convincing you that it was in every upcoming marketing campaign for these two fighters as long as they continue to compete in MMA. The more you resist believing it, the more it’s going to cost the Zuffa to persuade you that it was. It’s really no different than McDonalds trying to convince you that their “Chicken McNuggets” are actually made of chicken. At first you’ll be skeptical, but eventually you’ll just accept it (even though it isn’t real chicken). I’ve accepted it, and discovered that no matter how fake it is, processed foods are a modern day necessity to maintain the balance between supply and demand in America. Zeus and I have actually had late night existential conversations about this philosophy, and I’m convinced he’s right about any topic he wants to be right about… Including that Dan Henderson should never fight Shogun again because there was magic made that night, and it can never be duplicated. I kicked and screamed for weeks, but he’s ultimately right (again). Dan Henderson has had a pretty incredible 2011. First, he snatched the Strikeforce light heavyweight belt by knocking out Feijao, he then defeated Fedor by 1st round TKO, and just put on the fight of the year against Mauricio Shogun Rua. However you scored the fight at UFC 139, it’s hard to call anyone a loser in that fight; but according to the CSAC judges: Dan Henderson earned the win and became is the first fighter to ever become a stand-by #1 contender for either the middleweight or light heavyweight championship. Following UFC on FOX 2, both the 205lb & 185lb title shots were promised to Rashad Evans & Chael Sonnen (respectively) and the Joe Silva has offered Dan Henderson a fight with Lil’ Nog in the meantime; a fight that Dan Henderson has [b]declined[/b] in the interest of waiting for his title shot. His response to turning down the fight was simply that he didn't think a fight with Nogueira would be “interesting for the fans”. According to Dana White "Dan Henderson's in a position right now where it looks like he wants to wait for Jon Jones" and it appears the UFC will honor the next light heavyweight title shot to Hendo following April’s grudge match between Rashad Evans and Jon Jones. We’re sorry there’s no corresponding video or photos in this article. We know you like colorful images and less text. We hope this consolation video compilation of Dan Henderson’s body of work stemming back from PRIDE will suffice. [Source]

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight contender Dan Henderson isn't interested in fighting inside the Octagon unless it's for the 205-pound title. Fortunately for "Hendo," he may not have to wait very long. That's because Jon Jones is expected to defend his strap against Rashad Evans in the main event of UFC 145, currently scheduled for Sat., April 21, 2012, at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. If "Bones" retains, it's not out of the question for him to compete again in early-to-mid summer, having already mapped out an ambitious 2012 fight campaign. Here's what White told media members (via Tom Ngo at 5th Round) about Henderson's future: "Dan Henderson’s in a position right now where it looks like he wants to wait for Jon Jones. We’ll see what happens with this Rashad [Evans] fight." Henderson was recently offered a headlining bout opposite former PRIDE FC rival Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, who submitted the Greco-Roman wrestler via first round armbar at "Total Elimination" back in 2005. The rematch, as well as the opportunity to avenge his loss to "Little Nog," was a fight he "didn't think the fans would be interested in." In addition, he wanted "more time to prepare for a five round main event." Considering Henderson recently went to hell and back against Mauricio Rua at UFC 139, it's a valid concern. The former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion told the powers that be "thanks, but no thanks," and Nogueira was quickly paired off against Alexander Gustafsson for the UFC on FUEL TV fight card on April 14 in Sweden. Now Henderson sits and waits. Smart move? Or opportunity lost?

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Former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Dan Henderson has put himself in limbo, according to UFC president Dana White. "Dan Henderson's in a position right now where it looks like he wants to wait for Jon Jones," White said today. Earlier this month, White said Henderson turned down a fight with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC on FUEL 2.

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UFC President Dana White says that all signs are pointing towards Dan Henderson sitting and waiting for his crack at the UFC light heavyweight title.

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Them fightin' words! Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) veterans Dan Henderson and Vitor Belfort have a history that dates back to their days competing "Far East" in PRIDE FC, Japan's longtime premiere mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. The two went toe-to-toe in 2006 at PRIDE 32 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and when it was all said and done, "Hendo" walked away with a unanimous decision victory. Now, it seems that the two are engaging in another battle, this time, they are throwing verbal jabs at one another. Fresh off his first round submission win over Anthony Johnson at UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Mendes" back on Jan. 14, 2012, Belfort tells Tatame.com that he took the bout against Johnson because many fighters refused to fight "Rumble," including Dan Henderson. "Hendo," meanwhile, also told the Brazilian MMA news outlet that he was never offered a fight with Johnson and and also takes a jab at Belfort's past illegal substance issues. Make the jump to see the mud start slinging: "He's a strong guy, feared in UFC. Dan Henderson refused to fight him, everybody declined it. He's a guy who's hard to match-up in this division, but I accepted it at a glance. I have never feared any man... I thought it was good challenge and I said yes. I showed how I value the fans and the UFC." Not true, according to the former PRIDE FC Middleweight and Welterweight champion Dan Henderson, who says Vitor's neurons are getting destroyed by steroids. "That's not true, this fight was never offered to me. Steroids might be killing Vitor's neurons, he's getting crazy to say something like that." In 2006, after their bout at PRIDE 32: "Real Deal," Vitor Belfort tested positive for the banned substance 4-Hydroxytestoerone. Even though "The Phenom" claimed the positive result stemmed from an over-the-counter supplement, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) suspended Belfort for nine months and fined him $10,000. That didn't stop Henderson from taking a jab at "The Phenom" in defense of his ducking accusations. A future rematch between the two longtime MMA veterans would be a very nice treat for fans around the globe. Furthermore, weight issues would be nonexistent, seeing as how both have competed at middleweight and light heavyweight. For the time being, Henderson is currently playing the waiting game and anxiously awaiting the results of the UFC on Fox 2 main event between Rashad Evans and Phil Davis to see just where in line he stands for a chance to contend for the UFC's light heavyweight title, which is currently held by Jon Jones. Belfort, on the other hand, will next participate as a coach for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF): Brazil and will then tangle with opposing coach Wanderlei Silva later in the year. What's your take Maniacs, hitting below the belt on "Hendo's" part? Or is all fair in love and MMA? Sound off!

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After fulfilling his four-fight contract with the organization of Strikeforce, Dan Henderson returned to the UFC in hopes of making one last run towards gold...

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The epic five-round war between Dan Henderson and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua at UFC 139 had many calling it the best fight in history. That is up for debate, but calling it the best scrap of 2011 isn't...

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Last year Dan Hardy told us he had an Xbox problem. So do we. That's probably the only thing we have in common with the guy. He has a hot girlfriend, I don't. He was a welterweight contender in the UFC -- and I have a buy one get one free coupon at Chipotle which makes me a serious contender for two burritos at lunch tomorrow. I can gorge myself on a superfluous diet of Mexican food for the rest of the week because I don't have to worry about having every bone on the right side of my face smashed by Dan Hardy. In life, that's not my primary concern. However for Dan Hardy, he seems worried about the small stuff. You know, like everything suddenly pissing him off. Check out what Dan Hardy told Ben Fowlkes of MMAFighting about how life sucks when you've been handed four losses in a row. "With a career like this, you're so invested in it that it affects everything," he says. "It causes issues with your personal relationships. I get down on myself and then I'm short-tempered, I'm angry most of the time. That's the hardest thing, is how it affects the people close to me. It affects everything. Like, my car breaks down, and it's just another thing on top of the pile of [expletive], another thing that's gone wrong. If my car had broken down after I fought Mike Swick, I could have laughed about it. But now, it's just another thing, like it's all just piling up." In 2010, Dan Hardy also told me about his hyperbaric treatment in which he gets in a pressurized iron tank in order to force his body to recover. My mind was blown at first, but Hardy reassured me that it's a common practice amongst high-level athletes -- which made me realize that my mind is blown way too often. I should go to a doctor for that. [Source]

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All 12 fighters who submitted samples for UFC 139 were clean, including main event competitors Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Dan Henderson.

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video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player It doesn’t suck being Dan Henderson. TMZ and a legion of paparazzi caught Dan Henderson leaving a Hollywood night club last night with two girls in tow. People are thinking that one of the girls was for Detroit Tigers pitcher Brad Penny, who walked out alone moments before Hendo exited, but either way, it doesn’t suck being Dan Henderson.

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At 41 years old, the UFC's Dan Henderson has had a wild ride in mixed martial arts. While it appeared that the period of his career in 2007 when he won the PRIDE middleweight title to compliment the welterweight belt he already held would be the highlight of his career, he now rides a four fight win streak that may top that run. During that run he won a title eliminator in Strikeforce, beat Rafael Cavalcante to win the belt, moved up to heavyweight to stop MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko on strikes in the first round and then made a trip back to light heavyweight in the UFC where he won a narrow decision over Mauricio Rua in arguably the best fight in the sport's history. Dan is now looking for a title shot at either 205 or 185 pounds. Middleweight would mean a rematch with Anderson Silva, something that Henderson seems very interested in. With Michael Bisping winning at The Ultimate Fighter Finale 14, some feel that the UFC would love to give Bisping a title shot and that may mean closing the door on Henderson's chance. So when a fan asked Dan what he thought about a potential Silva vs. Bisping fight, here's what he had to say: danhendoDan Henderson RT @AverageJoeArt: @danhendo what did you think of last night's main event? Looked like one guy (cont) http://t.co/opduR8TR Dec 04FavoriteRetweetReply Nik_juniorNik Powers @danhendo do you agree with all these crazies claiming Bisping deserves the next shot?? Dec 04FavoriteRetweetReply in reply to @Nik_junior↑ @danhendoDan Henderson@Nik_junior All the "injuries" that keep Anderson from a rematch w/ me or Chael will heal real fast if they offer Bisping to him.Dec 04 via SeesmicFavoriteRetweetReply Not exactly subtle in his accusations here, but then again Henderson has never been one for subtlety. SBN coverage of The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale

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The Dan Severn show continues to tour across North America, featuring a 53 year old Severn beating up inexperienced noobs and journeymen way past their best before date. Hey, the fact that the old man is still fighting at all is impressive enough, so I don't give him flack for consistently fighting scrubs. I consider it an interesting way for a fighter to be put out to pasture. But not so okay is competing in fixed fights, which Severn has also been accused of. Here's Dan talking to Cagepotato about that: DAN SEVERN: I’ve certainly been approached about being involved in an MMA “work.” I also have matches that people have called “works” for a variety of reasons, that weren’t at all. Sometimes I’ve toyed with my opponents instead of just going for the kill, which has maybe looked a little suspect. I’ve been involved with promotions in which I would carry an opponent into the second round before finishing them because it would make a better show. Now those were situations I decided on my own; my opponent had no idea that was happening. I’ve also had opponents hug me at the end of a match to thank me for not killing them. Sometimes when you outclass your opponent, there is a way to win that might not fit with what the viewer expects but it saves your opponent some embarrassment and makes for a better show. So what do you think, jackals? Does that explanation pass the sniff test or is Severn full of shit? (pic via the oh so entertaining 'MMA Hipster' thread at Sherdog)

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Dan Henderson's corner weighs in on the epic five-round war between Hendo and Shogun, arguing that Henderson deserved a 10-8 round as much as Shogun.

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I’ve never met or talked to Dan Miller. I’m simply a fan of his and how he fights. He’s a guy who has never had an easy fight in the UFC, he’s stepped up on short notice, he’s fought in his opponents hometown, he’s fought under brutal circumstances, but he’s always come to fight. You hear football experts compliment guys by saying, “that guy is just a football player.” While I hope that anyone who plays football is a football player, I feel like that kind of description fits a guy like Miller. He’s just a fighter. That’s what he knows how to do and that’s what he’s going to do, even after he hangs up his gloves. Miller gives everything he has inside the cage and once again has to give everything he has outside the cage in order to save his son. Dan Miller Jr. needs a kidney transplant due to a genetic kidney disorder known as polycystic kidney disease. You may remember the story about Miller fighting Michael Bisping at UFC 114 despite the fact that his son was admitted to pediatric intensive care because of this same kidney disease. Even though he lost the fight, just stepping into the cage that night showed what kind of character Miller has. He probably shouldn’t have taken the fight, but he needed to step up and make money for his family and he needed to step up and help out the company, which recently lost the scheduled co-main event between Forrest Griffin and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. I’ve always joked that Miller is probably the #1 fighter on Joe Silva’s speed dial because he knows that Dan will step up to fight and the only questions he’ll ask is, “who and when?” Honestly, because of everything Miller has done for the UFC, It’d be nice if Dana White, Lorenzo Fertitta, Joe Silva, and the rest of the organization paid for Dan Junior’s kidney transplant. To be fair, maybe they have chipped in some money, but the cost of the transplant is $100,000, you’d think with how much money the UFC makes, they could spare $100,000 to help the son of one of their fighters who has done everything ever asked of him. For goodness sake, they just gave Cung Le $350,000 for his first UFC bout, so you know they’re not hurting for money. If you’d like to donate to help Miller Jr. so to the Daniel James Miller Foundation‘s website You can not only donate but read more about the disease, Danny Jr., and get the details on this weekends AMA Fundraiser Seminar. Also, the fine folks at our Link Club brethren CagePotato.com have set up a fundraiser as well where you can purchase a T-Shirt as a way of donating. You can find the details on that by clicking here. I’m not a parent and I’m not going to pretend to know what Dan and his family are going through. But as a fan of Miller and the sport, I feel that it’s important that we all be made aware of what’s going on and we all chip in, even if it’s just a couple of dollars. In closing, I’d like to wish Miller, his wife, his son, and the rest of his family nothing but the best through these tough times. I pray things work out and that Danny Jr. can grow up and watch his father compete knowing that he’s already battled the toughest opponent he’ll ever face. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC/DANMILLER

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[div class="notice" class2="icon"]The following is from an article on FighterXFashion.com, part of the MiddleEasy Network.[/div] Add a piece of UFC history to your headwear collection with Dan Henderson’s official UFC 139 walkout hat. After watching Hendo and Shogun wage all-out war on each other for five straight rounds in a classic clash between two PRIDE legends, there’s no question Henderson’s walkout kit has become a hot commodity amongst fight fans. Now you can add the cap to match up with the rest of the pieces from the Dan Henderson UFC 139 clothing collection, with Hendo’s Monogram FlexFit hat. Check out the Hat...

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"I think Dan Henderson versus 'Shogun' was the best fight I have ever seen in my life. What a fight! It was very close; I think the first three rounds were close. I didn't feel like Dan really pulled away from 'Shogun' in any of those rounds. I know at one point Dan dropped him and went in for the kill and unloaded but 'Shogun' handled it and came back to win the last two rounds. It was great to see two legends of the sport put it all on the line like that. Dan is just a beast and like I said, it was the best fight I have ever seen." Count former champion B.J. Penn (via Bleacher Report) among the legions of mixed martial arts fans who consider the UFC 139 main event between Dan Henderson and Mauricio Rua to be the greatest cage fight in history. "Hendo" and "Shogun" slugged it out across five rounds at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, back on Nov. 19, 2011. Henderson claimed victory via unanimous decision, but everyone watching was a winner that night. Anyone disagree with the Hawaiian "Prodigy?" If so, what fight gets your vote as "all-time best?"

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One look at the resumes of the UFC’s fighting Miller brothers, and there’s no question that when it comes to toughness, middleweight Dan and lightweight Jim have cornered the market on that intangible trait. But then Dan’s son Danny Jr. came into the world on January 6, 2010, and in a little under two years, he’s earned the title of “Toughest Miller.”“By far,” said his proud papa. “Jim and I have both said it in the past that he’s easily the toughest Miller.”That’s saying a lot, but Danny has earned his stripes while courageously battling a disease called autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Born with kidneys approximately four times average size, Danny saw the organs shut down when he was just two and a half months old, causing him to be hospitalized for two months. Since then, he has been forced to deal with daily dialysis treatments as well as physical therapy, but he’s also daddy’s boy, something you can hear in Miller’s voice when he talks about his son.“He spent a lot of time in the hospital on his back, so physically, he’s behind, and he’s not walking or crawling, so it’s not typical,” he said. “But other than that, he’s very, very receptive. You gotta be careful around him because he picks up everything. (Laughs) He’s not speaking yet, but he’s signing, and he knows more signs than I do – I have to ask the nurses what he’s signing. So he’s teaching me.” And thankfully, a kidney transplant is scheduled for January 25th that will help improve his quality of life moving forward.“There will be lots of bloodwork and making everything’s working correctly,” said Miller of the immediate aftermath of his son’s kidney transplant operation. “And then as we go on, it’s gonna get easier and easier - less bloodwork, less doctor visits - but with his disease, there’s a lot of other stuff that goes along with it. We’ll always be close to the hospital.”Through all of this, Dan Miller has not stopped working, fighting six times in the Octagon since the birth of his son against Demian Maia, Michael Bisping, John Salter, Joe Doerksen, Nate Marquardt, and Rousimar Palhares. And to deal with all the stresses of Danny Jr.’s disease, he, his wife Kristin, and daughter Katie have been able to fight on thanks to help from their close knit families.“We both have wonderful families that are very supportive and always there,” said Miller. “Everyone always helps out. I don’t think we could have gone through it without our families, and the love and support from them.”On December 3rd at the AMA Fight Club in Whippany, New Jersey, the MMA community will show its support as well, as Miller and his teammates will be holding an all-day seminar and meet and greet with Dan’s brother Jim, UFC welterweight Charlie Brenneman, Ultimate Fighter alum Andy Main, AMA head trainer Mike Constantino, and Muay Thai champion Kaensak Sor Ploenjit all in attendance. There will also be raffles and prize giveaways, with all proceeds going to the Daniel James Miller Foundation, which has been established to offset the costs for Danny Jr.’s treatment that aren’t covered by insurance.In the meantime, the toughest Miller will keep battling, and after making it this far through so many obstacles, you get the feeling that he’s going to win this fight.”“He’s gone through way more than all of us combined, and he’s a trooper,” said Miller of Danny Jr. “He’s really strong, and way tougher than I am.”For more information on the Daniel James Miller Foundation, click herePhoto courtesy of the Miller family

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UFC middleweight Dan Miller has faced some tough times in his career, but nothing compares to the pressure he feels at present. His infant son Danny has...

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What's next for Dan Henderson, Shogun Rua, Miguel Torres and Urijah Faber? We'll tell you what we'd like to see.

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Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This week we look at UFC 139 at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, California where Dan Henderson defeated Maurico Rua in a 5 round battle. Henderson defeats Rua in instant classic It appeared that Dan Henderson would make short work of Mauricio Rua as it appeared that Rua was a goner in the first round. However, Rua survived, the referee did not stop it prematurely and fans saw an epic back and forth fight. Rua came back in rounds 4 and 5 but it wasn’t enough. While both fighters were gassed at different points of the fight, this is probably the reason why the UFC wanted main events to go 5 rounds. Both fighters showed a warrior mentality and left it all in the octagon. Silva KOs Le Sandstorm may be heard again in the UFC. Wanderlei Silva defeated Cung Le in front of Le’s hometown crowd. The win likely ensures that Silva will fight once again in the UFC. For Le, it appeared that he lacked the cardio needed to fight three rounds. A disappointing debut. Faber submits Bowles; another rematch with Cruz next Urijah Faber choked out Brian Bowles to earn another shot at Dominick Cruz. It seemed as though Faber’s presence on this card was undersold. Yet, there are rumors that Faber and Cruz will be the next TUF coaches. Based on Faber’s post-fight trash talk, this isn’t a bad idea considering the solid ratings this season’s TUF. The animosity between the two fighters and its debut on the FX channel should propel next season’s TUF. Attendance and Gate MMA Junkie reports attendance of 13,173 for a gate of $1.268 million. In comparison, Fedor vs. Werdum in June 2010 drew 12,698 fans for a gate of $1.1 million at the HP Pavillion in San Jose. Bonuses MMA Junkie reports the bonuses for UFC 139. Each fighter received $70,000. Interesting that there was a tie for Fight of the Night. In my opinion, Rua vs. Henderson was the clear winner for FOTN honor. If there was a tie, I would have given the bonus to Chris Weidman for Sub of the Night. Fight of the Night: Cung Le vs. Wanderlei Silva; Mauricio Rua vs. Dan Henderson Submission of the Night: Urijah Faber Knockout of the Night: Michael McDonald Sponsorships -The usual suspects were in the octagon for UFC 139. Xyience, Dodge, Tapout, Harley Davidson, MusclePharm and Bud Light had the center of the Octagon a well as the side pads. The UFC also advertised its Ultimate Fight Collection just in time for the holidays. - Clinchgear was featured via Dan Henderson. I really like Henderson’s branded DH apparel. - Tom Lawlor was sponsored by XBox as part of its Kinect Sports 2 launch. He sported a t-shirt at weigh-ins and XBox 360 on his shorts. It was the only sponsor on his shorts. According to an XBox rep, this is just a one-time opportunity as it was specifically for the launch. Pat Barry had a similar sponsor opportunity with XBox 360. Demetrious Johnson remains as the only UFC fighter to continually be sponsored by XBox 360. Twitter Notably, Dan Henderson and Shogun were trending an hour after the PPV. In Brazil, Rua and Wanderlei Silva were trending topics after the PPV. The Henderson-Shogun battle received a lot of buzz via twitter. On another note, Bellator’s Chandler-Alvarez fight received its share of twitter buzz too. Post-UFC 139 Headlines - What’s next for Hendo? Does Dan Henderson fight at 205 or 185? Either division would present interesting title match-ups. At 205, Henderson would come up against Jon Jones, a guy almost 20 years his junior. At middleweight, Henderson could get a rematch with Anderson Silva.  Or, a Team Quest alum fight with Chael Sonnen. Either middleweight match-up seems more attractive than Jones. - Cruz-Faber trilogy. Can this rivalry assist the lighter weight divisions? Certainly this season’s TUF is helping draw a steady viewership. A possible TUF with the animosity of these fighters should propel next season’s version. Odds and Ends - Talking about a guy’s widow’s peak and hair gel is pretty personal Mr. Faber. This rivalry is heating up and that’s a good thing. - I wrote about the interesting weigh-ins this time around and the opportunity for a fighter to create their own personal branding. It also helps to make weight. - Was Stephan Bonnar’s post-fight apology attempting to mitigate any possible lawsuit from Josh Koshcheck about making t-shirts with his likeness? - For as good as Hendo-Rua was Dana White stated that the fight would have been too violent if it had aired on Fox as the UFC is still in the “education process.” Conclusion After the big UFC on Fox airing, UFC 139 seemed like an afterthought. It was a very good card but lacked the buzz. One reason may be that Fuel aired the one hour countdown show instead of Spike TV. Second, many casual viewers may not know Dan Henderson or Mauricio Rua. Certainly, these guys showed that they could put on a good fight. Yet, they aren’t known names. Finally, there is a level of fatigue the casual viewer (or perhaps every viewer) has with these PPVs. It seems like every other week fans are spending money on fights.  With the holidays coming up, some budgeting has to take place and that may mean a decline in PPV purchases. Based on the last couple of PPVs (UFC 136-225K buys, UFC 137-280K buys), it would not be out of line to state that UFC 139 is in the neighborhood of 250K buys. With that being said, it may be time to recalibrate how many PPV buys makes a card successful.

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“It certainly was a great fight. I don’t know how the judges made the scoring of the last round, but it could or should have been 10-8 for me. But it does not take anything away from Dan Henderson. He is a legend and he is of those guys who created a legacy, but I want revenge. I think this would be another great battle and the public wants to see it. … Even Dana White admitted he would have scored it a draw.” — Mauricio “Shogun” Rua telling UOL Esporte, translated via MMA Mania, that he wants a rematch with Dan Henderson Most normal human beings wouldn’t want to put themselves through another experience that sent to them to the hospital severely beaten, battered and bloodied. If we’ve learned anything about Shogun Rua this past year though, it’s that he isn’t normal or possibly even human. He survived Jon Jones’ onslaught longer than any person should and not only weathered everything Dan Henderson had to throw at him, he nearly came back and won the damn fight. Furthermore, his manager Alonso Eduardo is hinting that he might not have been 100% heading into the fight. “This past Saturday night in San Jose will certainly never leave our memory, and we leave extremely proud of all the guts, heart and courage that our friend Mauricio demonstrated, honoring his nickname “Shogun”, in one of the more dramatic and exciting fights of all time,” Alonson wrote on Facebook. “Only those who were part of the team, are family members or close friends knows all the difficulties we had and what he had to overcome. I’m proud of him as a friend, was a person and as an athlete, and proud of the team that dedicated themselves almost 24 hours per day to help him in this task, which only we know how much as almost ‘Mission Impossible’ “This week I’ll break my silence and tell all the truth to the press, so that unfair situations won’t be created with people that don’t deserve this, starting with the athlete himself. Winning or losing, fair or unfair, once again Shogun made history, and I’m proud of being part of it somehow.” If it turns out that Shogun wasn’t 100%, he wasn’t the only one. Dan Henderson’s manager revealed to MMA Junkie that he was sick and dehydrated all last week, which could explain why he appeared to gas in the early rounds of the fight. Bottom line: What Shogun and Hendo did Saturday night was the definition of toughness, heart and courage. It was the stuff of legends. Doing it sick and injured only reaffirms that they’re two of the sport’s great warriors.

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MMA fans were treated to something special when Dan Henderson and Mauricio Rua met in the main event of UFC 139. Both men had moments where it appeared they were about to be finished, but displayed incredible courage in continuing to fight until the final bell. It was one of the best fights in MMA history, and Shogun wants to do it again. Via UOL Esporte (translation via Tom Mendes): It was certainly a big fight. I don't know how the judges scored the last round, they could or they should have given a 10-8 for me. But that doesn't take anything away from Dan Henderson. He's a legend and that's the type of fight where you create a legacy. But I want a rematch, I think it would be a great battle and the fans want to see it. A rematch would no doubt be thrilling but the idea of either man taking that much damage over the course of a fight yet again is almost frightening. SBN coverage of UFC 139: Henderson vs. Rua

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Dan Henderson and Mauricio Rua put on inspirational performances in a main event that may never be duplicated again.

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Promoted from the FanPosts by Kid Nate.It doesn't happen often but every now and then sports embody the purity of competition in almost spiritual ways. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Dan Henderson engaged in one of the most brutal wars I have ever witnessed. And really, that's all that needs to be said. You can't read a PBP or hear people talk about the fight. It's like the Matrix: you have to be shown it. It's the only way to process it. The fight was almost tragic in its brutality. I felt bad about the punishment both men were taking. I felt bad about myself for being lazy and displaying the pile of gut to prove it. People will split hairs about what the greatest fight in MMA history is, but there is no fight more brutal than Rua vs. Henderson. And I suspect there never will be. For that, it deserves a unique place in mixed martial arts lore. For a (wannabe) writer, their performance inspires only cliches. And so I'll skip those except to say bravo you two: if there is a heaven you've earned your spot alongside the gods, with a prime Grace Kelly and Allison Brie by your side for the rest of eternity. I'm convinced Dan has three extra layers of epidermis. Seriously, any human being would have been toast during round 4. Unlike Shogun, Dan never seems to get hurt so much as lose his balance, or grow weary. He has a toughness that seems bound by more by physiology than by resolve. It's just incredible. As for Shogun...I mean, what the hell am I supposed to say? His performance stands alongside A Farewell to Arms.  As for what's next, just give Dan a title shot. Rashad has placed himself in perpetuity, and I don't care. Evans is a really good fighter, but wherever Dan wants to fight for the title, let him have it. As for Shogun, throw him a softball. Softball, thy name is Brandon Vera. The Silva/Le fight was pretty darn interesting. And it was sort of what I expected. Le trying to keep his distance, but actively so with Wand swarming wherever swarming was warranted. While I don't like to see Wand back up I can't help but suspect he sort of has to fight this way. The guy just isn't built for a full tilt brawl anymore, even though his arms are. However, he took a hard spinning back fist, and the ones you don't see coming are the ones that put you down. Silva recovered well. All in all it was a good performance by both men, but I'm a fan of the sport. And a fan of MMA. And for that, I was happy to see Silva win. Why doesn't anyone listen to me? Faber has steadily improved, and I thought he carried his improvements over from the Cruz fight to beat Bowles. Brian doesn't respond well to guys that move, and Faber moves. On top of that, you can't stop his transition abilities. The dude knows how to step on the gas from 0 to 60 in any direction, be it from the feet to the ground, ground to feet, or feet to submission. Bowles is quality, but he gets flustered when someone comes at him. Rick Story showed some nice improvement on the feet but his defensive wrestling is simply not on par with his offensive wrestling. Kampmann will always be hindered by his abilities as a counter puncher with the instincts of a brawler. He stands inside the pocket way too much, looking for the right hand counter but because he doesn't have the power, judges don't reward him and he's not able to turn the fight in his favor. It was still a good performance in a Kampmann way, which is to say it's easy to be impressed by Martin's craftiness in an array of areas while shaming his inability to put together a real gameplan. Why did people think Kyle Kingsbury was some kind of live dog? I realize Bonnar lost to Coleman once, but Stephan is nothing if not incredibly durable. Kingsbury doesn't have much cardio to speak of and as we saw, no ground game to applaud even ironically. The guy just isn't that good. He got trashed by K-Sos and has been feasting on nobodies during his streak. Unkudos to Bonnar for not simply trying to get mount. Instead they were stuck in north south for what seemed like an eternity. In the search for softballs for Shogun, Bonnar is a nice candidate too while I think about it. The SpikeTV fights were interesting because Michael McDonald and Ryan Bader both slept their opponents. Brilz fell into REM in record time, and Alex Soto did his best Steve Nelmark impression. Chris Weidman is a stud. There's no two ways about it. Lawlor tries to secure half guard and Weidman counters with a beautiful and brutal d'arce. The only negative to take away from the fight was referee Dan Stell, unwilling to do his job and actively look to see if Lawlor wasn't passed the hell out. Miguel Torres picked up a win over Nick Pace. That's about it. I was impressed with his performance a first, but there's something weird about Miguels' standup. He doesn't really throw a jab with conviction and when he backs up he relies on slipping the punch. Except he's not Mayweather and even a second rate fighter like Pace (who still doesn't seem to know what the BW weight limit is) can land punches.    Rua, Henderson, Le, and Silva all won FOTN bonuses of 70 thousand a piece. Michael Chandler is your new Bellator LW champion. Awesome fight. Eddie Alvarez has amazing recovery abilities. We are a spoiled bunch.  

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The scene around my living room on Saturday night during the UFC 139 broadcast was typical of any UFC event. The room was filled with constant rambling about some obscure fight I had watched the week prior, my buddy nodding with no idea who the hell I was talking about, a bunch of laughs, and a consistent flow of beer from the refrigerator. Like I said, a typical Saturday night with the UFC pay-per-view echoing loudly through the halls of my historic American Foursquare. As we keenly watched the main event battle between former Pride champion Dan Henderson and former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua unfold, the seat shift occurred. The term is a work in progress, but we've all done it. It's that moment in a fight when you sing your praises to the Lord and your body follows suit by bucking up to the edge of your seat. Henderson's bevy of right hands and Rua's miraculous ability to maintain consciousness was the moment that sparked the shift. The action that followed was enthralling, causing our eyes to focus intently on the television as our legs and hands twitched nervously. What we were witnessing was a moment that creates fans for life. Rua's uppercut blast in the fourth round propelled viewers to their feet. It also vaulted the fight from a great performance by Dan Henderson to an all-time, memorable bout that nobody watching would ever forget. Want to get a friend who doesn't watch MMA into MMA? Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua just became the ultimate persuader. Rua dominated an exhausted Dan Henderson to the final bell, although he ultimately lost on the scorecards due to Henderson's dominance in the first three rounds. There wasn't a loser though. At least not in the context of what the sports' ultimate goal is. We were all thoroughly entertained and willing participants in the emotional roller coaster ride that Henderson vs. Rua provided us. It fed our appetite and provided the perfect example of why we will maintain our resolve as deeply interested fans in the sport for years to come. Bouts like Henderson vs. Rua are rare, but when they come along -- it's difficult to believe the sport will ever fade away.

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UFC 139 victor Dan Henderson discusses his victory over Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in an instant classic at UFC 139. Hendo escaped the bout with just a sprained thumb. Pic here. HT: Clinch Gear

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Highlights from the epic UFC 139 main event between Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Dan Henderson via ESPN.

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Highlights from the epic UFC 139 main event between Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Dan Henderson via ESPN.

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It doesn't happen often but every now and then sports embody the purity of competition in almost spiritual ways. Mauricio Rua and Dan Henderson engaged in one of the most brutal wars I have ever witnessed. And really, that's all that needs to be said. You can't read a PBP or hear people talk about the fight. It's like the Matrix: you have to be shown it. It's the only way to process it. The fight was almost tragic in its brutality. I felt bad about the punishment both men were taking. I felt bad about myself for being lazy and displaying the pile of gut to prove it. People will split hairs about what the greatest fight in MMA history is, but there is no fight more brutal than Rua vs. Henderson. And I suspect there never will be. For that, it deserves a unique place in mixed martial arts lore. For a (wannabe) writer, their performance inspires only cliches. And so I'll skip those except to say bravo you two: if there is a heaven you've earned your spot alongside the gods, with a prime Grace Kelly and Allison Brie by your side for the rest of eternity. I'm convinced Dan has three extra layers of epidermis. Seriously, any human being would have been toast during round 4. Unlike Shogun, Dan never seems to get hurt so much as lose his balance, or grow weary. He has a toughness that seems bound by more by physiology than by resolve. It's just incredible. As for Shogun...I mean, what the hell am I supposed to say? His performance stands alongside A Farewell to Arms.  As for what's next, just give Dan a title shot. Rashad has placed himself in perpetuity, and I don't care. Evans is a really good fighter, but wherever Dan wants to fight for the title, let him have it. As for Shogun, throw him a softball. Softball, thy name is Brandon Vera. The Silva/Le fight was pretty darn interesting. And it was sort of what I expected. Le trying to keep his distance, but actively so with Wand swarming wherever swarming was warranted. While I don't like to see Wand back up I can't help but suspect he sort of has to fight this way. The guy just isn't built for a full tilt brawl anymore, even though his arms are. However, he took a hard spinning back fist, and the ones you don't see coming are the ones that put you down. Silva recovered well. All in all it was a good performance by both men, but I'm a fan of the sport. And a fan of MMA. And for that, I was happy to see Silva win. Why doesn't anyone listen to me? Faber has steadily improved, and I thought he carried his improvements over from the Cruz fight to beat Bowles. Brian doesn't respond well to guys that move, and Faber moves. On top of that, you can't stop his transition abilities. The dude knows how to step on the gas from 0 to 60 in any direction, be it from the feet to the ground, ground to feet, or feet to submission. Bowles is quality, but he gets flustered when someone comes at him. Rick Story showed some nice improvement on the feet but his defensive wrestling is simply not on par with his offensive wrestling. Kampmann will always be hindered by his abilities as a counter puncher with the instincts of a brawler. He stands inside the pocket way too much, looking for the right hand counter but because he doesn't have the power, judges don't reward him and he's not able to turn the fight in his favor. It was still a good performance in a Kampmann way, which is to say it's easy to be impressed by Martin's craftiness in an array of areas while shaming his inability to put together a real gameplan. Why did people think Kyle Kingsbury was some kind of live dog? I realize Bonnar lost to Coleman once, but Stephan is nothing if not incredibly durable. Kingsbury doesn't have much cardio to speak of and as we saw, no ground game to applaud even ironically. The guy just isn't that good. He got trashed by K-Sos and has been feasting on nobodies during his streak. Unkudos to Bonnar for not simply trying to get mount. Instead they were stuck in north south for what seemed like an eternity. In the search for softballs for Shogun, Bonnar is a nice candidate too while I think about it. The SpikeTV fights were interesting because Michael McDonald and Ryan Bader both slept their opponents. Brilz fell into REM in record time, and Alex Soto did his best Steve Nelmark impression. Chris Weidman is a stud. There's no two ways about it. Lawlor tries to secure half guard and Weidman counters with a beautiful and brutal d'arce. The only negative to take away from the fight was referee Dan Stell, unwilling to do his job and actively look to see if Lawlor wasn't passed the hell out. Miguel Torres picked up a win over Nick Pace. That's about it. I was impressed with his performance a first, but there's something weird about Miguels' standup. He doesn't really throw a jab with conviction and when he backs up he relies on slipping the punch. Except he's not Mayweather and even a second rate fighter like Pace (who still doesn't seem to know what the BW weight limit is) can land punches.    Rua, Henderson, Le, and Silva all won FOTN bonuses of 70 thousand a piece. Michael Chandler is your new Bellator LW champion. Awesome fight. Eddie Alvarez has amazing recovery abilities. We are a spoiled bunch.    

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In what is already being called one of MMA's greatest fights of all time, Dan Henderson edged out Shogun Rua at UFC 139.

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Dan Henderson defeated Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in a UFC 139 main event that few who witnessed will ever forget.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. - If anyone ever wonders why UFC officials opted to make non-title headliners five rounds instead of the customary three, they can always point to Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua In what easily was one of the greatest fights in recent MMA history, Dan Henderson outlasted Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in a thrilling, bloody, action-packed and unforgettable affair to earn a unanimous-decision victory. The fight headlined UFC 139's pay-per-view main card from HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., following prelims on Facebook and Spike TV.

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There was action and import aplenty at UFC 139. Dan Henderson positioned himself as a contender with a win over Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua in the...

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This week we have myself, Dick, and Clint sharing our picks for the top two fights on tonight's UFC 139 card. How will we fare? Drop into the Fightlinker Chat, starting at 6pm EST, to find out! Or just read them now, watch the event, and go "Huh, they really have no idea what they're talking about do they?" Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio Rua Fightlinker: When two guys seem evenly matched, the best solution is to pick the one who's more consistent. In this case, that means Dan Henderson. While Dan has had his bad fights (most recently against Jake Shields, where a back injury kept him trapped on the ground for five long rounds), he's still not one of those guys you have to flip a coin with to see if he's going to show up or not. With Shogun, it seems like there's always a chance he'll secretly come into the fight with his hamstrings holding onto bone by a few fibers of meat. Or without cardio. Or something. Dan Henderson via decision.Dick: Dan Henderson UD 5 - Picking the better wrestler in a main event has really bitten me in the ass over the last couple of events: BJ Penn and Cain Velasquez both got the beatings of their lives in their last outings. Being a glutton for Interwebs-related castigation, I'm going to take the better wrestler again here and pick Henderson by decision. Even though he is 41 years old, Henderson's practice of injecting ball juice directly into his testicles has made him as spry and agile as one of Sandusky's boys. Like Josh Gross, I don't see Shogun getting knocked out unless it happens as part of a scramble or odd position a-la-Fedor, but I like Henderson's prospects to stymie Shogun against the fence and on the mat and get off the more damaging strikes down the stretch. It will take a couple of rounds for Rua's higher-volume and higher-variety striking to level off, but Henderson will weather the storm (as he always does, unless a submission is involved, which it won't be) and take a close come-from-behind decision.Reverend Clint: Henderson has one of the hardest rights in mma plus the ability to wrestle. Shogun is a tough fucker who can strike and submit. I think hendo can take shogun to the cage or the mat.He will rough him up like subo at a bath house. Hendo via UDWand vs Cung predictions after the jump! read more

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You'd be hard pressed to think of a better pair of two men from the All Violence Team than Mauricio Rua and Dan Henderson. Rua's last three wins: KO's, all in round 1. Henderson's last three wins: KO's, two in round 1, one in round 3. So yea, the numbers don't lie. There will be blood. But whose? In between those wins for Rua, however, are losses that make you question just how healthy he is and when he'll ever recover. Despite being relatively young, Rua is an old 29 given all of his knee surgeries (Henderson, meanwhile, is a very young 41 so go figure). It's impossible to overstate Rua's injuries. And it's strange how his performances seem to alternate, with or without recent surgeries (which he's always having). It's almost impossible to believe that Rua fought Mark Coleman the same year he fought Lyoto Machida for the title at UFC 104 (a classic of technical acumen in my opinion). Rua's health seems 50/50 these days. Either you get the nimble, flowing, and aggressive guy who put an all time great with Rogerio Nogueira. Or you get the plodding, walking in a pool of caramel, aggressive guy that couldn't kick Coleman's plastic walker from under him. At his best, Rua is Donny Yen against Bad Guy #7. At his worst, he like a Swishahouse CD that's been tossed in the microwave next to a hot pocket. Henderson is pretty reliable. At least lately. So on the surface he's the smart pick. He looked absolutely brilliant against Feijao, and of course, earned himself some serious acclaim with the KO of Fedor Emelianenko. On the feet, I don't know who to give the edge too. Shogun has pretty good defense on the feet, and is perhaps a little underrated in this regard. Machida found little success with his boxing because Rua generally keeps the "ear muffs" on. He covers up well, and behind his defense is a pretty good chin as well. It took a three round incineration by Jon Jones to put him away. So, I don't think Henderson will find the sweet spot as much as he'd like. Can Rua put Henderson down? Henderson has a great chin, but he's been rocked before, and Rua has enough raw power to hurt him. If Dan needs to watch out for anything, it's the kicks. He doesn't check leg kicks very well, and his defense relies on landing his right hand first (though his left hook has increasingly become a factor). I'm tempted to say that Rua has the edge. When he's on, he can be pretty smart on the feet, using angles and making sure he stays out of harm's way. Meanwhile, Henderson is still one note: he's a right hand and an occasional left hook machine. While that's benefited him for the past several years, it doesn't change the fact that any tactical fighter will exploit that: even Kazuo Misaki was able to do it. But how if there's one thing you can't do, it's overstate Dan's power. And that leaves the ground. Rua has really good takedowns: in fact, he was able to put Quinton Jackson on his back with regularity, and Jackson can defend the takedown with the best of them. However, Rua only ever finds success in the clinch, where Dan gets his pedigree. With a double or single, we've seen as we did against Jake Shields, that Henderson can be vulnerable to the takedown (even Shogun's inferior brother found success this way). On his back, Dan is at his most vulnerable. And as we've seen with Shogun, he's "got jiu jitsu" (to put it mildly). I'm go with the modest upset and pick Rua. I think the Feijao fight is a good look for how this match will go, except I consider Shogun to be the superior fighter. It's not about my confidence in Rua, but that I think Dan is not technical enough on the feet to overcome Shogun's acumen. In fact, I'll be bold and say Shogun by TKO, round 2 (Henderson's granite chin has to whittle away eventually: it might as well be while he's nearing 42 years of age). Poll Who do you got? Mauricio Rua Dan Henderson   0 votes | Results

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Two distinguished icons of Pride, the UFC and MMA in general will grace the UFC 139: Henderson vs. Rua pay-per-view. Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio Rua represents an epic match up between two of the sport's best who hail from the old bastion. "Hendo" sported both the welterweight (183-pounds) and middleweight (205-pounds) championship belts in Pride Fighting Championships, contested for gold in the UFC's equivalent weight classes, ventured off to Strikeforce to capture their light-heavyweight title and knock off a heavyweight legend, and is now making a reinvigorated return to the Octagon. Once considered the all eminent light-heavyweight on earth, "Shogun" Rua mesmerized the combat sports world as the newest Chute Boxe offering who carved through Pride's elite with highlight reel panache. Initially exhibiting signs of the unshakable curse that most overseas fighters are mysteriously plagued with in the states, Rua rebounded well from his unflattering intro. After the shocking Forrest Griffin upset in his Octagon debut and a sub-par win over Mark Coleman, he accomplished what most thought to be impossible when he booted Lyoto Machida off the 205-pound throne. Then crushed under the wheels of the Jon Jones hype-train, Rua recently avenged the Griffin loss in "old Shogun" fashion to kickstart another rally to the top. Gifs and analysis in the full entry. SBN coverage of UFC 139: Henderson vs. Rua Wielding the scariest right hand in the game and boasting a burly Greco Roman clinch aptitude, Dan Henderson usually has a great influence over the pace of the fight and where it takes place. This means, to keep Hendo out of the driver's seat, Shogun's mobility and cage motion will be pivotal. In fact, there seems to a be a concise correlation between Shogun's success and how agile and fleet afoot he is. The two vexing Octagon performances he opened with were underscored by an uncharacteristic level of fatigue and sluggishness. Toying with the fragile emotions of his dedicated fan base (relax, I'm one of them), Shogun blasted through Chuck Liddell like he'd been shot from a cannon just as we were writing him off as another underwhelming Pride crossover. The glaring difference? Mobility. The Shogun who lumbered around the cage like he was sloshing through hot cheese was transposed with the explosively athletic and dexterous madman from his dominant Pride reign. The metamorphosis was attributed to rehabbing his nagging knee injury; a root-cause that became even more sensible in his pair of title bouts against Lyoto Machida. These, of course, took place in the "Machida era" where the champ dazzled the combat sports audience with elaborate footwork. "The Dragon" had confounded all comers with a mystical inability to be hit or get ahold of, flitting out of range while offering only the stings of a long left hand. Shogun was the first opponent to crack the code, able to engage the heralded champion endlessly whereas most others were fortunate to merely get the better end of a brief exchange. Again, it was Rua's liveliness of motion that enabled him to mount offense. He doggedly pursued Machida through every winding and circuitous angle he cut in reverse, anticipating his circling and cutting off the cage brilliantly. The first Machida bout was a decision loss embroiled in controversy. However, Shogun left no room for dissenting opinions in the second. Their roles were reversed in the final flurry where Rua became champion, as it was Machida vaulting forward aggressively and Rua playing the counter-striker. That finite detail is salient here, as Shogun will be dealing with an opponent who comes straight forward behind a heat-seeking right hand, endeavoring to brawl at phone booth range. To keep the contest at his preferred striking range, Shogun's footwork and agility will be cardinal. Just because everyone, including Shogun, knows the barreling, haymaker-laden charge shown to the right is guaranteed to reoccur, it doesn't make it any easier to defend. Really, none of Dan Henderson's 30+ opponents should have assumed otherwise, because it's exactly what they all got and only the top of the food chain fighters were able to overcome it. In the last four years, the caliber of martial artist to repel Hendo's primal onslaught are current UFC pound-for-pound king Anderson Silva, then-205-champ Quinton Jackson, and elite sub-grappler Jake Shields.  Since Shogun can't imitate the scorching low single that Shields dismantled him with, that leaves clinch fighting as the standout variable in those losses. The saving grace for Silva and "Rampage" was their top-notch clinch prowess. Silva enforces massive leverage in the clinch with exceptional footwork and Muay Thai, and Rampage is one of the strongest and powerful clinchers at 205. While clinching with Dan Henderson belongs on the very bottom of every To-Do list ever created, Shogun is quite a beast himself in that position.   The pixilated outburst to the right came after a destructive interaction in the clinch where Shogun pummeled Rampage with knees to the midsection. The chess match there will be that Shogun always goes high on the head for the Thai plum, which will be conducive based on the way Hendo lowers his head coming in, but Hendo usually allows that hold because he can still bomb loopers over the top from his crouched and balanced stance. I think Shogun can hang in the clinch with Hendo, but it's just like playing with fire and something he doesn't want to do often. As he showed against Fedor Emelianenko, Hendo can turn the tables in the blink of an eye, going from knocked on his back and eating punches to reversing, regaining his footing and finishing the fight with one punch. That's why I think it would be wise for Rua to avoid clinching whenever possible and circle out into open space where he can work his kickboxing arsenal, which is thoroughly more dynamic than Hendo's violent and predictable boxing. Shogun used to excel with trip takedowns, but I'm not sure he will tonight. Though Henderson will punish him mercilessly for it if he fails, Shogun does have a vast library of utterly creative offense. The way he drops for a leg lock from the rear waist-cinch to the right is downright poetic. Henderson's submission defense is solid but, despite being a risky tactic, Shogun's BJJ acumen is awesome. If Shogun's cage motion, agility and explosiveness are in top form, I think he can avoid the H-Bomb and land the more meaningful and memorable exchanges. He's a smart fighter with a ridiculously rounded skill set. I do feel that Henderson is the safer choice here. His chin is nearly impervious, he's always one punch away from ending the fight, and he'll surely be chasing Rua around and manipulating him in the clinch, which endows him with the oft-overpowering scoring aspects of aggression and control. That leads me to believe that Shogun might have finish Henderson or rock him visibly in two of three rounds, which seems less likely than Hendo executing his classic game plan. My Prediction: Dan Henderson by TKO   All gifs via MMA-Core.com and Zombie Prophet of IronForgesIron.com Poll Dan Henderson vs. Shogun Rua Hendo Shogun   15 votes | Results

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Dan Henderson added another big-win victory to his record. But what should be next for the H-Bomb master? Click on your vote, and leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio Rua was the first non-title UFC bout to go into championship rounds, in what was without a doubt one of the greatest displays of heart, courage and skill ever seen inside the Octagon. Dan Henderson opened well with perfectly-timed striking combinations. Hendo rocked Rua on several occasions, but the Brazilian displayed an amazing chinned that time after time absorbed Dan Henderson's famous H-Bombs. Both fighters exchanged striking combinations, but it was Hendo who bloodied up

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Dan Henderson feels he’s returning to the UFC with a lot of momentum.

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UFC 139: Henderson vs. ShogunAnyone coming to the @ufc weigh-ins today? Think i might drop by.  -Dan HendersonThanks for the fans come and give the support for us here in the press confence pic.twitter.com/ciHHe15I  -Wanderlei SilvaWatch @ufc 139 countdown on this link. Really kickass show! RT http://www.ufc.com/media/ufc-139-countdown  -Cung LeCrazy my first week of training Dan was in Sac, I rolled w him and he asked me "why don't u know any Jiu jitsu?" 8 yrs ago. @danhendo @ufc   -Urijah FaberEven in the windy city of San Fransico @UrijahFaber stays true to the #NoShirtMation pic.twitter.com/FrtuqFcd  -Danny CastilloRiding thru San Fran on way to UFC press conference cool place never been  -Brian BowlesCelebr8 with me @ Studio8 Nightclub in San Jose Sat night after @ufc 139 studio8sj.com fb.me/1gxQYri8s  -Stephan BonnarThanks for the last hard work tonight @evandunham155 @SugarRaySefo I'm feeling great, ready to whoop some ass!!  -Martin KampmannDestiny is in my hands, sometimes you have to put that destiny in someones face, sometimes that persons name is Nick Pace.  -Miguel Angel TorresCheck it out on @ufc .com http://t.co/BOAdWM0h I like articles about me!  -Tom LawlorDoesn't anyone want to interview me? I'm kind of a big deal. @Sholler_UFC @heidiseibert  -Kyle KingsburyEl sábado con orgullo será representar México en la UFC.  -Alex SotoBoth myself & my Opponent don't see this fight goin the distance. Glad we can agree;) -Shamar H. W. BaileyGood morning world... Today... I can eat! I look forward to this moment! LolThis morning's breakfast... 1 grape.  -Michael McDonaldTwilight Tweets? Yup.Eating dinner and look who I bump into on their way to twilight premiere! Mr & mrs @verafied from team Edward ! Lol pic.twitter.com/EyT8bNb0  -Dana WhiteI'm a big supporter of the #OWS movement, but I'm really proud of all the kids camped out to protest the new Twilight movie.  -Jason Mayhem MillerIs it worth going to see Twilight, if I am only going to scream Blade quotes throughout? (the answer is no)  -Joe LauzonTweets to Live ByI had better take a nap before tomorrow starts.  -Dan HardyI don't like fighting for free but damn some people need a slappn  -Duane LudwigGood Grammar OR ELSE!Sweet Jesus people, "ZERO" is a number "O" is a LETTER. Have some pride & FYI 3 versions of they're, their & there. Figure it out.  -Matt Mitrione@mattmitrione don't forget you're and your, and to, two, and too. Bad simple grammar makes me want to punch people in the face.  -Yves EdwardsStrikeforce Challengers 20Fight Day is FINALY here. Tonight @Strikeforce Challengers 20 11pm EST LIVE on Showtime! @SHOsports @throwdownind @FighterLink_MMA  -TJ CookA reporter bribed me for an interview today with French toast... These damn sports journalist understand athletes' psyche way too well...  -Ronda RouseyFIGHT DAY , LETS GET IT ! #teamLAYnSLAY  -Derek BrunsonThanks for all the love ladies and gents. Im going to do you proud in style son!! @Strikeforce #time2shine @krubuckgrant  -Antwain BrittOn weight. Just getting ready for weigh-ins; some food then rest. Getting close to game time! Thank you @Strikeforce  -Lumumba SayersAndy Rooney homage?I just heard a guy on the radio say, "They're not all that and a bag of chips." People still say that?  -Daniel DownesThe Comedy Stylings of The Outlaw"@Shenanigans143 Do u have a date yet for ur next fight?? - I can't bring a date dude. My girl will be with me. :-) -Dan HardyUFC on Fox AftertweetsThank you thank you it means alot to me I love you all and thanks to you all I will keep improveing always in my heart  -Alex CaceresThank you everyone!! I worked my ass off for this and it feels great! @ufc @danawhite  -Dustin PoirierThis is my post-fight picture. I still look a little pretty right??? Thanks for the shiner @DustinPoirier fb.me/CnaRyXsU  -Pablo GarzaSorry to all my fans . I expect more from myself and you guys do too. Thank you for all the support. -Cain VelasquezThank you all very much for your support and helping us CRUSH our 1st fight on FOX!! -Dana White

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Following a four-fight stint with Strikeforce in which he captured the promotion’s light heavyweight title, Dan Henderson is glad to be back with the Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Dan Henderson is back in the UFC. He's happy with the decision he made when he left for Strikeforce, but jokes about Zuffa buying the company because Dana White missed him.

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Shogun Rua and Dan Henderson meet in the main event this Saturday, Nov. 19, at UFC 139.

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Jonathan Snowden continues his history of Dan Henderson with a look at the RINGS era. Read it at MMA Nation.

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Megan Olivi catches up with Dan Henderson just days before he returns to the UFC to face Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in the main event of UFC 139.

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Dan Henderson returns to the UFC to take on Shogun Rua in a light heavyweight battle this Saturday, Nov. 19 at UFC 139.

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At UFC 139, Shogun Rua and Dan Henderson will finally face each other in what should be an exciting war.

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Two mixed martial arts (MMA) legends will come face-to-face inside the HP Pavilion when Mauricio Rua takes on Dan Henderson at UFC 139 in San Jose, Calif., this weekend (Sat., Nov. 19, 2011). Five championship belts have been won between the two of them. Both were superstars in the Japan-based Pride FC organization during its heyday. And both fighters have fought a veritable "who's who" of MMA competition; however, somehow they've managed to avoid each other for all these years. During the "Countdown" to UFC 139 pre-fight program on Spike TV, "Shogun" described his upcoming fight versus "Hendo" as a "title eliminator." Maybe it is, but if that's the case, UFC President Dana has not made this information public. If indeed accurate, it begs the question: Should the winner of this fight between Mauricio Rua vs. Dan Henderson get the next crack at the light heavyweight belt? We'll examine the issue after the jump: First, let's get some housekeeping out of the way. Early next month (Dec. 10, 2011), light heavyweight champion Jon Jones takes on Lyoto Machida at UFC 140 in Toronto. There's no telling how the championship fight will end; however, if the 205-pound showdown were to have a controversial ending, it's not crazy to think there could be a rematch. It's happened before. And it could happen again. On the flipside, if the fight does end decisively then, naturally, a new challenger will get the next crack at either "Bones" or "The Dragon." Most fans are under the assumption that it would be Rashad Evans who would finally get his date (again) with destiny. That's because twice in a row now he has been passed over for a chance to finally put his feud with "Bones" to rest. Believe it or not, Evans himself recently admitted that he will need to win at least one more fight before he will deserve another title shot. "Suga" has said that he can be recovered from a hand injury and ready to return by Feb. 2012. However, if Jones can emerge with his belt intact, fans would certainly clamor for the showdown between he and Evans to finally take place. After all, you can only talk so much. Eventually, you've got to just step into the Octagon and handle your business. Meanwhile, if Machida can find a way to finally solve the Jones puzzle, it would settle up an intriguing "rubber match" between he and "Shogun," provided he is able to stay out of the way of Dan Henderson's big right hand this weekend. Are Rua's comments just wishful thinking? Maybe. Nowadays, it seems like you've got to call someone out if you really want to fight them -- the squeaky wheel gets the oil. Fair or not.

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Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson sees his UFC 139 fight with "Shogun" Rua going one way... with him on top.

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On the eve of his third stint in the UFC, Dan Henderson considers himself a pretty lucky guy. There are those who leave the promotion for what they believe are greener pastures and are never seen again inside the octagon. Henderson, though, managed to leave the UFC on a high and return the same way - and in no small part because he continued to compete and win at a high level.

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Find out who takes Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio Rua and every bout on the card.

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When Mauricio Rua battles Dan Henderson at UFC 139 this Sat., Nov. 19, 2011, in San Jose, California, he wants to become the first man to ever knock "Hendo" out. "I hope I can be the first to knock out Dan. He's a talented, experienced fighter. He has fought many tough fighters and been hit many times and has never been knocked out but I am confident and I trust my skills. I am going to go in there and give it my best. Hopefully I will be the first to knock him out." Anyone think "Shogun" will be the man to finally knock Henderson out? Or will it be the Brazilian who falls prey to the dreaded "H-bomb?"

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We deal in curses and the mystical here at MiddleEasy. Next to our alchemy lab in the office we have a state of the art GE brand disenchanting table with a healthy supply of vampire dust and troll lips. It's going to these lengths that we are able to identify the negative energy surrounding fighters that come out in sunglasses, have Eminem playing or God forbid in sunglasses with Eminem as their walkout music. If a fighter did that it may result in a serious injury, and we don't want to have that on our minds, we are guilty enough. Normally when fighter X says he want's fighter Y next it's an MMA case of counting one's chicken's before they hatch, but maybe not for Hendo. MMAWeekly caught up with 'Decision Dan' (80% of fight fans misrepresent that nickname) to ask him about a bunch of stuff, then Jon Jones became the topic of conversation. “I do think that would be a fight I would enjoy,” "He’s awkward and unorthodox and it creates something to think about and how to beat that, and that’s what excites me these days. Guys that are a big challenge, and he would be more cause he’s awkward and dangerous at the same time, but I think he matches up really well with me style wise.” “I’m not one to buy into things too quickly. I’ve been doing this for a long time and seen a lot of guys beat a lot of tough guys really quick and then die out,” Is this quote a case of Dan Henderson looking past Shogun this weekend? Or does Hendo know something more? I think he does and I will let you know what it is. Last weekend THQ released a video of Cain Velasquez defeating JDS in UFC Undisputed 3, later in the week they released this video of Hendo getting soccer kicked into oblivion by Shogun. Does the loser of the UFC Undisputed gameplay videos go on to win their scheduled matchup and does Dan Henderson somehow know and understand this? I guess we will find out this weekend. [source]      

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In coordination for his fight coming up at UFC 139 this weekend, Dan Henderson is giving back to needy families with Thanksgiving right around the corner.

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“I actually would have rather been in a fight for the title, but this fight excites me too. Shogun’s a tough guy, and it’s gonna be a big challenge, I think he’s always been a little bit hot and cold, but when he’s on, he’s a little dangerous and tough. When he’s off, he’s still tough just not quite as tough as he normally would be. Everybody has those days, but it seems like the last couple of years he’s been hot and cold. I’m not going to try extra hard to knock him out just to get a title shot. I’m going out there first and foremost to win the fight, and obviously try to finish him along the way.” — Dan Henderson on MMA Weekly Radio talking about his upcoming fight against Shogun Rua at UFC 139 Shogun has had a rather interesting run in the UFC. Whenever he’s come off knee surgery, he’s looked like crap, but once he gets that fight out of his system he looks awesome again. So if the pattern continues, we should see the Shogun of old this weekend when he takes on Dan Henderson. I hope that’s the case because this should be an awesome fight if both fighters are at the top of their games. Dan Henderson added that he really wants to fight Jon Jones and believes he would have got that fight instead of Lyoto Machida had Rashad Evans been injured sooner. There’s no indication yet that a win over Shogun will give him that opportunity, but if it comes, Hendo thinks he has the style to give Jones problems. I agree. Image via Esther Lin for Strikeforce/Showtime

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This morning, perched atop my pad in Hollywood, I sat near my windowsill and was affixed on two dogs attempting to have sex outside. From what I could see, it appeared that a havanese repeatedly attempted to mount a mastiff, which was easily quadruple his size. That dog, man, no force on this planet could has stopped this little havanese from going at it. He tried every part of the mastiff's body, any place, just to satisfy his sexual urge. As far as the mastiff, he just stood there, unaffected by his canine groupie. People, I watched this go on for over a half-hour before I realized I need to get back to the computer and write this article of Michael Bisping choosing Dan Henderson to defeat Shogun Rua at UFC 139. Just before UFC 100, this guy I know named CJ bet $100.00 on Bisping to defeat Dan Henderson because he played UFC Undisputed the night before and crushed Henderson in a unanimous decision. He used a videogame to justify his gambling addiction. That's actually sort of baller. He also claimed that 'Stanky Leg' was the best rap song ever made. That's the exact opposite of baller. If you listen to a song that begins with 'Stanky', you're just setting yourself up for disappointment. Somewhere in-between my friend CJ promoting the worst song ever made and dropping $100 at Las Vegas bookie, Bisping got knocked out at UFC 100. But not the normal knock out that LL Cool J was talking about. Bisping traveled to the 8th dimension. In fact, it took him months to even make a public statement about the fight. We caught up with Bisping to get his take on UFC 139, and he tells us that he wants Dan Henderson to defeat Shogun Rua in order to justify his loss to the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion.

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Jonathan Snowden looks back at Dan Henderson's history in the Octagon, starting with two bouts at UFC 17. Read it at MMA Nation.

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After his meteoric rise to the top of the division, many have already began to proclaim Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones as one of the all-time greats at 205. But, make no "bones" about it, former PRIDE champ, Dan Henderson, isn't one of them. According to "Hendo", the 24-year-old presents an exciting challenge, but at this point, still has a lot to improve on before the veteran is willing to buy into what some are selling.

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Dan Henderson is more than happy to face Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua at UFC 139, but then he hopes to crack that code that is UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stars Chael Sonnen, Forrest Griffin, Dan Henderson, Rashad Evans, Ryan Bader, Chad Mendes, Miesha Tate, Rory MacDonald, Dominick Cruz, Kenny Florian and Dan Hardy all weigh in on the upcoming battle between heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos. The five-round title fight will air live during a one-hour broadcast on FOX from the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on Nov. 12, 2011. Want more picks from the pros? Hear what Roy Nelson, Joe Lauzon, Cheick Kongo, Matt Mitrione and Donald Cerrone had to say by clicking here.

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At 52 years of age, UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn is winding his career down. In fact, at 100-plus wins, Severn says he will call it quits by the end of 2012.

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I’m hoping it’s an explosive fight. Both have the ability to finish it via knockout, but it’s a five rounds bout, so we don’t have to rush into it. We don’t wanna get into a situation where Dan is tired for not having got his coups right. So, we’ll take our time during this fight… Of course the goal is always the knockout. It’s what Dan is up to, he’s always going for the knockout, but we need to know when to attack and when to counterattack… We won’t change Hendo’s style, but we’re working in some details that might surprise Shogun. It ain’t no secret the way Henderson finishes his fights, so my job, along with (Daniel) Woirin, will be to prepare him correctly to use his strongest weapon, his right hand. It becomes dangerous when we use the kicks and his left hands at a time, doing different combinations. So we’ll make him confuse so he forgets about his right hand completely. Obviously, Dan will use his Wrestling when on the clinch, it’ll be important to use different weapons to get Shogun tired. — Dan Henderson’s striking coach Gustavo Pugliese talking to Tatame about Hendo’s upcoming fight against Shogun Rua at UFC 139 It’s not exactly surprising news that Dan Henderson is going to try to knock out Shogun Rua. That’s what Dan Henderson does. He doesn’t point fight and he’s not gonna start slapping triangles on anyone at this point in his career. He’ll use his Greco-Roman wrestling if he has to but otherwise he’s gonna cock his right hand and look for the knockout blow. Interestingly, Pugliese thinks Shogun will actually be a much more dangerous opponent for Henderson than Fedor was. Pugliese isn’t impressed with Shogun’s boxing skills but concedes that his dynamic Muay Thai attacks will be more difficult to predict than Fedor’s more straightforward approach to striking. I really have no idea how this fight will play out, but I’m guessing we’ll at least see Shogun target Hendo’s lead leg with leg kicks in an effort to take away his power. That could turn out to be a mistake if Hendo gets the timing down, but it’s those types of risk-reward scenarios make this fight so intriguing. I expect they’ll be tentative out of the gate, especially with five rounds to work with, but once they get going there will definitely be fireworks. On a related note, Shogun Rua will not train for this fight at Kings MMA with his former Chute Boxe trainer Rafael Cordiero like he did for UFC 134. Instead, he’ll train in Sao Paulo where he prepared for the Chuck Liddell fight. Shogun’s manager wouldn’t say why, but Cordeiro says there’s no hard feelings. It seems a little odd considering the success he had against Forrest Griffin, but I’m not sure it will matter much. Shogun’s performances in recent years seem to be dictated more by his health than where he trained. Image via Esther Lin for Strikeforce/Showtime

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With 13 of his 28 professional victories coming by way of some form of knockout, it's no secret what one can expect from Dan Henderson when he steps into the cage. In fact, he's finished his last three consecutive opponents via stoppage and, according to his striking coach Gustavo Pugliese, he'll be looking to make it four straight when he meets Mauricio "Shogun" Rua on November 19th.

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On Nov. 19 in San Jose, California, in the main event of UFC 139, Dan Henderson will make his return to the Octagon to square off against former king of the 205-pound mountain, Mauricio Rua. PRIDE NEVER DIE!

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I've been listening to Discordance Axis this morning, a disjointed but ultimately entertaining experience, much like trying to follow the footwork of Dominic Cruz: not everyone's cup of tea but undeniably effective. I can tell by the horrified looks on their faces that my cats do not like the riddum of Discordance Axis. They did perk up when I told them that Dan Hardy was training with UFC welterweight champion Georges St Pierre, but I have to assume that was a coincidence, they are cats after all and don't really give a damn about MMA. However, if you give a damn about MMA then this is pretty cool news. GSP has been criticized on numerous occasions for appearing to lack the ability or aggression to finish a fight. Love or hate him, Dan Hardy is one of the most aggressive strikers in the UFC welterweight division so it makes sense to bring him in to train for another super aggressive striker in Carlos Condit, who GSP faces at UFC 137 at the end of October. Between chatting about his Jeep, Dan let details of a trip to Montreal slip on Twitter before ultimately announcing: Georges was a bit later to the Twitter party but announced this yesterday: If you were doubting the excitement that a GSP vs Condit match-up brings then hopefully this will have perked your right up, you doubter.

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Dan Henderson was negotiating to fight Anderson Silva in his latest UFC return, but since he couldn't get that fight, he accepted Shogun at UFC 139.

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Dan Henderson has been saying it for years: He does not enjoy fighting at middleweight.

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In an interview with MMAWeekly.com, Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White discussed the upcoming UFC 139 fight card, and the headlining bout between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and the former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Dan Henderson. According to White, tough and durable Dan Henderson definitely deserves to be in the UFC, especially after knocking out Fedor Emelianenko in his last bout for Strikeforce. UFC 139 will take place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, a venue that was

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A light-heavyweight bout between returning Dan Henderson (28-8 MMA, 4-2 UFC) and Mauricio "Shogun"...

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The spring of 2007 was riddled with plenty of mystery and intrigue among hardcore mixed martial arts' fans. Pride's second to last event, Pride 33, had went off spectacularly at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 24th, and Dan Henderson became the first fighter in the history of the sport to hold two crowns simultaneously across two weight classes after one-punching Wanderlei Silva in the main event of the evening. On the surface, everything seemed to be going smoothly. In the previous year however, we found out that the foundation had crumbled. After accusations that the promotion was a front headed by the yakuza in June of 2006, Fuji Network terminated Pride's television contract in Japan, effectively putting the promotion on ice. While Pride forged ahead as scheduled, it was only a month after Pride 33 took place that Zuffa swept in and bought out the struggling promotion. As expected, anxious excitement and rampant speculation filled the mixed martial arts forums over the summer. The chance for fans to see fantasy UFC vs. Pride match-ups fueled debates about which promotion's roster was superior. The arguing became so tiring and daunting over the last half decade that I'm almost positive the war created droves of curmudgeons who are now wreaking havoc on society in other capacities. Casualties of war, I suppose.  We've seen many of Pride's best succeed and fail inside the Octagon since those debates began. Some have failed miserably while others simply came up short. Both Dan Henderson and Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua fit into that category. Henderson lost both title unification bouts in his first two bouts under the UFC banner, and Rua was choked out by Forrest Griffin in his debut in a shocking upset. Both men are now considered major players at the apex of the division. Time seems to have changed any faulty perceptions about the two men. Dan Henderson, at 41 years of age, has rattled off three straight wins, including a TKO victory over the legendary Pride heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko. Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua bounced back from his debut loss, beat both Chuck Liddell and Mark Coleman, then stunned fans by defeating Lyoto Machida at UFC 113 to win the UFC light heavyweight crown. Those feats have defied a path of logic we thought was being paved right in front of us. Dan Henderson is far from his athletic prime, yet he's been crushing his opposition with a stale, one-dimensional style that relies completely on a cocked right hand. Rua's knees will be on display at the Mayo Clinic as medical marvels years down the road, right next to the knees of Pavel Bure. How is it that both of these men have found success despite overcoming the odds against them? Who cares. This is a fight that's happening at a time in which both men are still relevant at the top of their division. This isn't Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva years after their primes had passed. The intrigue hasn't completely faded away just yet. Sure, Dan Henderson ten years younger would be ideal. but it's difficult to ignore the fact that this perceived old man has wrecked everyone put in front of him as of late. The same can be said for Rua. He's only faltered when pitted against a youthful phenom in Jon Jones, who many believe will reign atop the division for years to come. He solved the puzzle of Lyoto Machida... twice, and he avenged his loss to Forrest Griffin in emphatic fashion in his most recent performance at UFC 134 in August. All of this while dealing with crippled knees that will probably shorten his career. If we really think about it, it's miraculous that we can even mutter these two names in the same sentence with any sense that they will actually fight one another. It was possible in Pride as Henderson fought at 205 lbs. before stepping down to 185 lbs. to fight in the Pride welterweight grand prix. Rua and Henderson passed each other on different levels of a two-tiered bridge, separated by twenty pounds. But they never met one another inside the Pride ring. That fantasy showdown has been saved for November 19th at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, and it will undoubtedly bring nostalgic feelings back to the fans who worshiped Pride.

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According to MMAWeekly.com, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Dan "Hendo" Henderson will square off in the main event of UFC 139 in San Jose, California on November 19th.  UFC 139 was left without its original main event attraction, Heavyweight Title bout between Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos, but now it looks like the Ultimate Fighting Championship found a worthy replacement for what will fly the flag at promotion's debut on FOX. Dan Henderson is currently 28-8 in his illustrious Mixed Martial Arts

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The new main event at UFC 139 will pit former Pride Grand Prix champion Maurcio 'Shogun' Rua against Dan Henderson and the odds on the fight are now out.

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Dan Henderson has signed with the UFC and will face Shogun Rua in the main event of UFC 139.

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Dan Henderson and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua have verbally agreed to face off at UFC 139 on Nov. 19, MMAWeekly.com has learned.

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