After Dan Henderson's (28-8) recent re-signing with the UFC he is set to face Shogun Hua on the UFC 139 card as San Hose California.
This is Henderson's 3rd separate encounter with the UFC, having originally fought in the organization in 1997 before heading to Japan for several years, and once again returning to the UFC in 2007.
Since the UFC's acquisition of StrikeForce, the 41 year old will vacate his title, with most recently a notable win over Fedor Emelianenko.
Shogun Rua (20-5) after losing his title to Jon Johns is coming off an impressive first round win over Forrest Griffin.
The card will also feature a fight between Vitor Belfort and Strikeforce's standout Cung Lee.
Although Randy Couture is focused on his fight in August with boxing legend James Toney, the UFC legend has other goals to consider as well.
The 46 year old is hoping to get in line for a title shot against the winner of the up and coming bout between Lyotoa Machida and Shogun Hua. Couture revealed to
MMA Weekly that he will be in Montreal watching the fight between the two light heavyweights with great anticipation. Couture has been victorious in his last two fights against Brandon Vera, and more recently Mark Coleman.
Dana White has stated previously that he believes Couture is ranked near the top of the light heavyweight division, and that a titleshot is not out of the question.
For now Couture must first get past James Toney at UFC 118 on August 28th in Boston.
March 8, 2008 02:37 by Admin
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua has pulled out of his highly anticipated bout against Chuck Liddell due to injury.
He recently ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament - the same knee which he had undergone surgery for prior to fighting Forrest Griffin. Taking his place will be the undefeated light heavyweight Rashad Evans, who has come off a draw against Tito Ortiz.
According to MMA Weekly Chuck Liddell is set take on Mauricio Shogun Rua in a light heavyweight bout in June this year. As yet the location and event has not been decided, but the fight will be occuring in London, England.
Liddell is coming off a victory over Shogun's former teammate Wanderlei Silva. Shogun is looking for his first victory in the Octagon after his previous loss to Forrest Griffin at UFC 76 in September of 2006.