Archive for the ‘Mauricio “Shogun” Rua’ Category

“SHOGUN” WILLING TO FIGHT “THE SPIDER” AT 205 POUNDS

Posted by Russ I. On June - 14 - 2010

With Anderson “the Spider” Silva preparing for his upcoming title bout with Chael Sonnen on August 7, many in the MMA community including UFC President, Dana White, believe that it’s only a matter of time before the champ moves up to the 205 pound division. If “the Spider” is able to defeat Sonnen and also [...]

RUA RECOVERING FROM KNEE SURGERY; TITLE DEFENSE ON HOLD

Posted by Russ I. On June - 10 - 2010

It looks like “Sugar” Rashad Evans will get to enjoy an extended Summer vacation while UFC light heavyweight champion, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, recovers from another knee surgery.
UFC President, Dana White, revealed that Rua injured himself during his bout with Lyoto Machida last month.
“He had the surgery in L.A. He’s gonna do all his therapy [...]

After losing his title to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 113, Lyoto “the Dragon” Machida finds himself back at the drawing board. Once considered almost invincible by some, Machida must now work his way back up the ladder. Although a rubber match with Rua would be ideal, “the Dragon” is focused on getting another title [...]

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, is a man with a plan. After signing a six fight extension, Jackson already knows how he’d like the first three bouts to play out.
“I want to go get Rashad. Nice warm-up fight, kick his ass. Fight Shogun, redeem myself for my sleep, for my mind. [...]

Andre “Dida” Amado has been an integral part of Mauricio “Shogun” Rua’s success in MMA.  At UFC 113, the two longtime training partners will attempt to take the belt away from current light heavyweight champion, Lyoto Machida.  Acting as both Rua’s Muay Thai coach and the leader of their fight team, Universidade de Luta, Amado [...]

Despite having a potential fight with new signee James Toney, former multi-divisional UFC champion, Randy Couture, already has his sights set on a new challenge.

“I think within the next six months I’d like to be in line to fight the winner of the Machida/Shogun fight.”

Couture counts himself as one of the many fans looking [...]

This Saturday marks the highly anticipated rematch between UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Lyoto Machida and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.  The two were part of one of the most talked about fights of 2009. Filled with an abundance of back and forth action, the contest ultimately went to the scorecards.  For many, including UFC President, Dana White, [...]

UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2 Teaser

Posted by MMA-Hits On April - 14 - 2010

After a controversial decision at UFC 104, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua gets another shot at Lyoto Machida’s light heavyweight title. Also on the card, Paul Daley takes on Josh Koscheck and Matt Mitrione goes up against Kimbo Slice at UFC 113.

Lyoto Machida And Shogun Rua Discuss Upcoming Fight

Posted by Steve Ficca On April - 9 - 2010

One of the most debated outcomes in recent UFC history has to be UFC 104′s main event, Lyoto “Dragon” Machida vs Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. The two Brazilian strikers battled head on for five grueling rounds, none of which saw either man truly take decisive control. Some might say that the defending champion, the [...]

UFC 113 Machida VS Shogun 2 – Hype Video

Posted by MMA-Hits On January - 17 - 2010

UFC 113 The Dragon VS Shogun

Date: May 01, 2010
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Venue: Bell Centre
Broadcast: Pay-per-view

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