Tag: Safer

Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua: Soccer Kicks Are Safer Than Elbows on the Ground

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua would like to see soccer kicks made legal inside the Octagon, especially since, in his opinion, they are safer than elbows on the ground.  “Shogun” said as much in a recent interview with MMA Junkie:  “For sure, the new rules hinder me,” Rua recently said. “I think that […]

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua would like to see soccer kicks made legal inside the Octagon, especially since, in his opinion, they are safer than elbows on the ground.  “Shogun” said as much in a recent interview with MMA Junkie:  “For sure, the new rules hinder me,” Rua recently said. “I think that […]

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Georges St-Pierre: When ‘Rush’ Returns, Will He Be an Even Safer Fighter?

Undisputed welterweight king Georges St-Pierre is set to make his long-anticipated return to the Octagon in late 2012. In recent years, the Montreal native has evolved into a safe fighter. However, don’t expect him to play it even safer this time…

Undisputed welterweight king Georges St-Pierre is set to make his long-anticipated return to the Octagon in late 2012. In recent years, the Montreal native has evolved into a safe fighter. However, don’t expect him to play it even safer this time around. “Rush” St-Pierre, who has been sidelined with a knee injury for the best […]