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May 27, 2007

UFC acquires Dan Henderson

With Quinton Jackson's victory over Chuck Liddell barely in the books, UFC makes a major announcement at the end of UFC 71.

UFC has acquired the rights to Dan Henderson, the current middleweight and light heavyweight champion of PRIDE. Henderson is in attendance for UFC 71 and enters the Octagon with both PRIDE belts draped over his shoulders.

We also learn that Jackson’s first UFC light heavyweight title defense will apparently be against Henderson, who is a good friend of his. The two friends trade friendly barbs as the announcement is made.

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