Mauricio Rua vs. Dan Henderson (UFC 139)

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Mauricio Rua vs. Dan Henderson was a highly anticipated mixed martial arts bout that took place at UFC 139 on November 19, 2011, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The fight was a part of the main card and was contested in the light heavyweight division. Both fighters were known for their impressive skills and had a strong following in the MMA community. Rua, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, was coming off a loss to Forrest Griffin at UFC 134, while Henderson, a former PRIDE champion, was looking to bounce back from a defeat to Fedor Emelianenko at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson. The fight was an intense and action-packed affair, with both fighters giving it their all. Rua came out aggressively, looking to take the fight to the ground, while Henderson used his wrestling background to try and neutralize Rua's offense. As the fight wore on, both fighters began to tire, but neither was willing to back down. In the end, it was Henderson who emerged victorious, winning the fight via unanimous decision. The bout was widely praised for its intensity and excitement, and is still considered one of the greatest fights in UFC history.