UFC 139 takes place at the famed HP Pavilion in San Jose November 19.
The event is headlined by a battle of Pride legends, as former three-time world champion Dan Henderson takes on recently dethroned UFC title-holder in Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.
It’s a big leap for Zuffa since acquiring Strikeforce earlier this year. The event will mark the first in the UFC’s history hosting an event in the San Jose area.
It is a proven market for mixed martial arts fans, with roots tied around the American Kickboxing Academy.
The training facility has seen stars such as Josh Koscheck, Jon Fitch, heavyweight kingpin Cain Velasquez and former champ Cung Le—who will also be making an appearance as the co-headliner, opposite the famed Wanderlei Silva.
Another big fight sitting pretty on the main card, as a top contender’s match, will pit former champions Brian Bowles and Urijah Faber—a fan favorite who resides only a couple hours away in Sacramento.
It’s a pivotal bout for the bantamweight class, but who will come out on top?