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UFC 139 Results: Dan Henderson Edges Shogun Rua In An Instant Classic

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In the fouth 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 clearly lost the round. In the fifth, it was much of the same only worse for the former Olympian. 

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ROUND 5 - Shogun lands a takedown even though Henderson whizzered hard. Shogun on top in side control throwing knees to the body. Shogun moves to full mount. He's raining punches, but also exhausted. Henderson is trying to control posture. Shogun loses mount is holding in Henderson's side control. Now back to mount for Shogun. Shogun takes Henderson's back briefly as he rolls, but Henderson recovers half guard. Now back to mount for Shogun. Shogun trying desperately to do enough to stop, but Henderson holding on.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-8 Shogun and the fight 47-47, a draw.

UFC 139 results: Dan Henderson defeats Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)