Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will have to put in some work for a chance to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight title. UFC president Dana White recently told Fighters Only that the former champion was “probably” two wins away from another…
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will have to put in some work for a chance to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight title. UFC president Dana White recently told Fighters Only that the former champion was “probably” two wins away from another title shot. After defeating Lyoto Machida for the title in May 2010, Shogun was unsuccessful in […]
Heading into his rematch against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 134, Forrest Griffin doesn’t seem to draw a whole lot of interest to himself or the outcome of the bout, but that’s how he is. He isn’t trying to make a spectac…
Heading into his rematch against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 134, Forrest Griffin doesn’t seem to draw a whole lot of interest to himself or the outcome of the bout, but that’s how he is. He isn’t trying to make a spectacle out of it, he is only going to do his job, whether he […]
What a difference a year can make. At this time last year, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua was crowned the UFC light heavyweight champion following a knockout victory over Lyoto Machida. However, his reign was cut short in part to Jon Jones, in…
What a difference a year can make. At this time last year, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua was crowned the UFC light heavyweight champion following a knockout victory over Lyoto Machida. However, his reign was cut short in part to Jon Jones, in a bout that saw the 23-year-old dominate Rua like never before and reclaim the […]
Bleacher Report’s MMA news recap for Thursday June 9: UFC 131 ticket sales impacted by Stanley Cup Finals. Chael Sonnen calls out Lyoto Machida. Nick Diaz vacates Strikeforce title. Dana White announces all main events will go five rounds. Shogun…
Bleacher Report’s MMA news recap for Thursday June 9: UFC 131 ticket sales impacted by Stanley Cup Finals. Chael Sonnen calls out Lyoto Machida. Nick Diaz vacates Strikeforce title. Dana White announces all main events will go five rounds. Shogun Rua wants a rematch with Jon Jones. Renzo Gracie says a Gracie should fight on […]
Lyoto Machida can’t seem to get enough attention these days following his UFC 129 win over Randy Couture. The Brazilian’s highlight reel knockout has not only been considered a Knockout of the Year candidate, but the spectacular finish also…
Lyoto Machida can’t seem to get enough attention these days following his UFC 129 win over Randy Couture. The Brazilian’s highlight reel knockout has not only been considered a Knockout of the Year candidate, but the spectacular finish also caught the eye of a familiar foe: Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Rua praised the former UFC light […]