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UFC 139: Dan Henderson plans to put his power on Shogun Rua and score another knockout win

"With every fight I have, I feel there is an opportunity to execute and really finish guys. I feel like I'm getting better at that…. Shogun throws more kicks than some, more knees in the clinch than some, but it's nothing I haven't see before. I definitely feel like I can knock Shogun out. It's just a matter of putting that power right where it counts."

Michael Bisping? Check. Renato Sobral? Check. Rafael Cavalcante? Check. Fedor Emelianenko? Check. Mauricio Rua? TBD.

The mixed martial artist formerly known as "Decision" Dan Henderson has been knocking out opponents left and right, winning four of his last five bouts via (technical) knockout. Henderson feels that he's getting better at finishing fights, which at 41 years old, seems a little late.

But, better late than never.

Henderson intends to continue the exciting trend this weekend (Nov. 19, 2011) when he takes on "Shogun" in the UFC 139 main event from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Will he?

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