Shogun Rua: Is the Legendary Light Heavyweight Scared of Glover Teixeira?

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua is an absolute legend of mixed martial arts, but he hasn’t the easiest run of things over the past two years. Rua is 2-3 since October 2009, which sounds bad until you consider that his three losses came against …

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua is an absolute legend of mixed martial arts, but he hasn’t the easiest run of things over the past two years. Rua is 2-3 since October 2009, which sounds bad until you consider that his three losses came against Lyoto Machida, Jon Jones and Dan Henderson. But records are records, and Shogun’s […]

Dana White: Shogun Would Rather Be Cut Than Have to Fight Glover Teixeira

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua could be playing a little “Duck, Duck, Goose” with UFC newcomer Glover Teixeira. The former UFC light heavyweight champion was initially scheduled to face Thiago Silva in the UFC on FOX 3 main event slated …

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua could be playing a little “Duck, Duck, Goose” with UFC newcomer Glover Teixeira. The former UFC light heavyweight champion was initially scheduled to face Thiago Silva in the UFC on FOX 3 main event slated for August 4, but an injury sustained during training forced Silva off the card. With the main […]

Dana White: Shogun Would Rather Be Cut Than Have to Fight Glover Teixeira

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua could be playing a little “Duck, Duck, Goose” with UFC newcomer Glover Teixeira. The former UFC light heavyweight champion was initially scheduled to face Thiago Silva in the UFC on FOX 3 main event slated …

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua could be playing a little “Duck, Duck, Goose” with UFC newcomer Glover Teixeira. The former UFC light heavyweight champion was initially scheduled to face Thiago Silva in the UFC on FOX 3 main event slated for August 4, but an injury sustained during training forced Silva off the card. With the main […]

UFC on FOX 4: Shogun Rua vs. Brandon Vera Head-to-Toe Breakdown

The UFC’s incredibly annoying run of injuries has held strong over the last few days, and one of the latest fights to get scrapped was the one-time UFC on FOX 4 main event between Brian Stann and Hector Lombard. Stann was forced from the bout wit…

The UFC’s incredibly annoying run of injuries has held strong over the last few days, and one of the latest fights to get scrapped was the one-time UFC on FOX 4 main event between Brian Stann and Hector Lombard. Stann was forced from the bout with a shoulder injury and Lombard has since been moved […]

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Brandon Vera to Headline UFC on Fox 4

After news broke Wednesday afternoon that Brian Stann was out of the main event for UFC on FOX 4, there were concerns that the UFC would be unable to find a new bout suitable for the top spot. Well after some deliberation, it appears that Joe Silva has…

After news broke Wednesday afternoon that Brian Stann was out of the main event for UFC on FOX 4, there were concerns that the UFC would be unable to find a new bout suitable for the top spot. Well after some deliberation, it appears that Joe Silva has come to a decision.  Just minutes ago […]

UFC 149: Power Ranking 3 Potential New Opponents for Shogun Rua

With the announcement that Thiago Silva has had to withdraw from his UFC 149 battle with Shogun Rua, the UFC needs to act quick in order to find a high level opponent and give him enough time for a proper training camp. Shogun is a dangerous striker wh…

With the announcement that Thiago Silva has had to withdraw from his UFC 149 battle with Shogun Rua, the UFC needs to act quick in order to find a high level opponent and give him enough time for a proper training camp. Shogun is a dangerous striker who also holds a black belt in Brazilian […]