On a night that featured seven finishes, three decisions, one majority draw and one cancelled bout, mixed martial arts legend Dan Henderson recaptured ultimate glory.
Fueled by speculation questioning his age and ability to dissect younger light heavyweight talent, the 43-year-old pulled off a comeback for the ages as he secured a third-round finish over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in front of a disappointed Brazilian crowd.
But as prominent and eye-opening as Henderson’s finish was, it was not the sole lesson learned at UFC Fight Night 38.
Here are five key takeaways from Sunday’s exciting Octagon showdowns.