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Dan Henderson Destroyed Shogun Rua’s Nose

Warning: Image of a graphic injury below “Does it look broken?” After two strong rounds, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua walked away from UFC Fight Night 39 with a crooked nose and a ninth loss under his belt.  Dan Henderson caught the Brazilian light heavyweight with a devastating series of punches in the third round, two of which […]

Warning: Image of a graphic injury below “Does it look broken?” After two strong rounds, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua walked away from UFC Fight Night 39 with a crooked nose and a ninth loss under his belt.  Dan Henderson caught the Brazilian light heavyweight with a devastating series of punches in the third round, two of which […]

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UFC 139: Dan Henderson’s Boxing Coach Says Shogun Rua’s Striking Has “Flaws”

As he prepares Dan Henderson for his upcoming bout with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 139, boxing coach Gustavo Pugliese said he is confident that the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion will earn a knockout victory over Rua, who i…

As he prepares Dan Henderson for his upcoming bout with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 139, boxing coach Gustavo Pugliese said he is confident that the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion will earn a knockout victory over Rua, who is renowned for his outstanding chin.  Pugliese spoke with TATAME.com and discussed the upcoming matchup between […]

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UFC 139: Dan Henderson’s Boxing Coach Says Shogun Rua’s Striking Has “Flaws”

UFC 128: What Does a Win over Jon Jones Mean for Shogun Rua’s Legacy?

History revisionists be damned, if Mauricio “Shogun” Rua wins in his first title defense against Jon Jones, the importance will not be forgotten. So easily in MMA the present can dictate the past. It’s not hard for fans to forget how …

History revisionists be damned, if Mauricio “Shogun” Rua wins in his first title defense against Jon Jones, the importance will not be forgotten. So easily in MMA the present can dictate the past. It’s not hard for fans to forget how shocking it was seeing Shogun get the better of the -500 favorite, Lyoto Machida, […]

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UFC 128: What Does a Win over Jon Jones Mean for Shogun Rua’s Legacy?

UFC 128 Fight Card: 5 Reasons Jon Jones Will Take Away Shogun Rua’s Belt

Jon Jones has been called many things throughout his young blossoming career. He’s known to many as the next sure thing in MMA. His style is unorthodox; his motion: impeccable. He hits like lightning, and is as hard to catch as a rabbit. He is Jo…

Jon Jones has been called many things throughout his young blossoming career. He’s known to many as the next sure thing in MMA. His style is unorthodox; his motion: impeccable. He hits like lightning, and is as hard to catch as a rabbit. He is Jon “Bones” Jones, and he is challenging Mauricio “Shogun” Rua […]

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UFC 128 Fight Card: 5 Reasons Jon Jones Will Take Away Shogun Rua’s Belt

Maurício “Shogun” Rua’s 10 Greatest Knockouts

Of Shogun’s 19 victories, 16 have come by knockout. They are what won him the Pride Middleweight Grand Prix and the UFC light-heavyweight championship of the world. What makes his knockouts so sensational is the manner in which he achieves them. …

Of Shogun’s 19 victories, 16 have come by knockout. They are what won him the Pride Middleweight Grand Prix and the UFC light-heavyweight championship of the world. What makes his knockouts so sensational is the manner in which he achieves them. Just look at one of his highlight reels. Soccer kicks, face stomps, overhand rights […]

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Maurício “Shogun” Rua’s 10 Greatest Knockouts

Quinton Jackson Explains Why He Turned Down a Shot at Mauricio Rua’s Title

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua revealed to Tatame that Jon “Bones” Jones was not the UFC’s first choice to step in for the injured “Suga” Rashad Evans at UFC 128. Rua said, ”The UFC thought of other alternati…

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua revealed to Tatame that Jon “Bones” Jones was not the UFC’s first choice to step in for the injured “Suga” Rashad Evans at UFC 128. Rua said, ”The UFC thought of other alternatives, but it didn’t work out. For some reason [Jackson] didn’t accept it.” “It” being a chance to fight Rua for […]

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Quinton Jackson Explains Why He Turned Down a Shot at Mauricio Rua’s Title