Video: UFC Natal preview remembers the first duel between Shogun and Hendo

The first fight between Hendo (left) and Shogun (right) was Fight of the Year 2011. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

This Sunday (23), when they step into the octagon in Natal (RN), Mauritius Shogun e Dan Henderson will reissue one of the most acclaimed fights in recent MMA history. In 2011, Hendo and Shogun fought for five rounds, in a fight that was as open as it was exciting, and which had the North American as the winner. It was no surprise that the confrontation was voted “Fight of the Year” at the “World MMA Awards”. For this reason, the Ultimate organization chose the first duel between the duo to be the main subject of the UFC Fight Night 39 promotional video, released on its official channel on YouTube.

The video shows the best moments of the first fight between Shogun and Henderson, at UFC 139. The edition continues with UFC president Dana White stating that the fight was one of the best in the history of MMA. In addition, the stars of the confrontation also give their opinions on next Sunday's fight. Shogun states that he will need a lot of concentration for the fight and reveals that he still dreams of fighting for the light heavyweight belt again. Already Dan Henderson says he projects the fight very similar to the first duel and says there is no chance of being knocked out by his rival.

Check out the UFC Fight Night 39 promotional video below, with Shogun vs. Dan Henderson: