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UFC 139 Results: Shogun Rua Vs. Dan Henderson Round 4

In the third round of the co-main event of the night and airing on pay-per-view at UFC 139 (Mauricio Rua vs. Dan Henderson), Dan Henderson nearly did enough to stop the fight. MMA Nation gave the third round to Henderson, so far making it a clean sweep. Shogun came as close as possible to not getting finished and being able to continue. Excellent refereeing by Dan Rosenthal.

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ROUND 3 - Shogun nearly gets a takedown, but Henderson recovers. Henderson tries it again and Henderson ends up in mount. Henderson, exhausted, pushes forward into a double and gets it, landing in side control. Shogun manages full guard. Henderson on top after standing out of guard and Henderson lands several hard right hands on top. Hard uppercut from Shogun and Henderson is in trouble. Both fighters exchanging punches in the center of the cage, both exhausted. This is an incredible fight. Shogun lands another left and now a trip takedown. And now mount. He takes Henderson's back, but Henderson spins out and is just laying on top.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Shogun.