Henderson wins decision against Rua in perhaps the greatest fight in UFC history

In a brutal, bloody 25-minute war, Dan Henderson survived to win a unanimous decision victory over Shogun Rua in the main event at UFC 139.

Henderson and Rua both gave it all they had for all five rounds, and the story of the fight was that Henderson built up a big enough lead on the judges’ scorecards early that he was able to hold on and win the fight despite being dominated in the fourth and fifth rounds. All three judges scored it 48-47 for Henderson.

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Dan “Hendo” Henderson Vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua

Fight was scheduled for 5 rounds (5x5x5x5x5)

Dan Henderson def. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47).