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Sherdog’s Top 10: MMA’s Most Dangerous Weapons

The Howitzer

A right hand from “Hendo” often pulls the plug on foes. | Photo: Sherdog.com



4. Dan Henderson’s Right Hand

Regardless of whatever nickname it might have earned (read: H-bomb), Henderson’s powerful right hand is the stuff of which legends are made. It was that very same right hand that connected in the third round of his UFC 139 classic with Mauricio Rua and sparked a debate as to whether the Team Quest product had earned a 10-8 frame by virtue of dropping “Shogun” with the punch.

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Perhaps the most famous right from “Hendo” came versus Michael Bisping at UFC 100. The Californian loaded up and connected with his trademark punch after Bisping momentarily dropped his guard; Henderson added another punch on the ground against the unconscious Brit for good measure.

Solid wrestling and a sturdy chin also help to make Henderson a tough out for anyone, but the dangerous right hand has been his meal ticket as his memorable string of success continues into his 40s. It allowed him to capture the Strikeforce 205-pound strap from Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante in March, and it also helped end heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko’s time with the San Jose, Calif.-based promotion in July.

On the heels of his memorable bout with Rua, Henderson has his sights set on Jon Jones’ light heavyweight title. As impressive as Jones has looked, it is impossible to count out Henderson. As long as his right arm is attached, he always has a puncher’s chance.

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