Watching Dan Henderson and Mauricio Rua battle it out for a second time this past weekend, retired former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin was struck with that peculiar kind of awe that carries with it at least a little sting of sadness. “I watch guys like Henderson and ‘Shogun,’ and I just think about how lucky they are to still be able to do that,” said Griffin, 34, who retired in May 2013 after struggling with chronic injuries.
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The hidden costs – and benefits – of those epic battles in the cage – MMA Junkie