Just a few hours ago, MMA Weekly broke the news that current Strikeforce light heavyweight champion is making his return to the octagon at UFC 139, taking on Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.
A former UFC light heavyweight champion, Rua, like Henderson, is one of the biggest Pride stars of all time.
At 41-years old, remains one of the top 205-pounders in the game as he has won six of his past seven, including four stoppages.
Meanwhile, Shogun looked impressive against Forrest Griffin in August, his first fight since losing the light heavyweight belt to Jon “Bones” Jones.
Despite some inconsistencies in the past few years, Rua has avenged three of his five career losses, and owns quality wins over the likes of Alistair Overeem (twice), Mark Coleman, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and Lyoto Machida.
Still in his prime at 29-years old, there is no doubt that Rua is one of the most dangerous strikers in the game right now.
Nevertheless, here is five reason why Dan Henderson will beat Mauricio Rua on November 19.