Former Strikeforce and PRIDE champion Dan “Hendo” Henderson picked up one of his biggest wins to date in a thrilling contest at UFC 139 last month. Henderson edged one-time UFC titleholder Mauricio “Shogun” Rua after five rounds and vaults to the number two spot in the light heavyweight division.
One week earlier, Junior “Cigano” dos Santos stopped Cain Velasquez in just 64 seconds on FOX. Dos Santos begins his reign atop the heavyweight ranks. In women’s action, “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey enters the top three at 145 pounds after a quick submission victory over Julia “The Jewel” Budd.