Shogun Rua vs. Anderson Silva? Rua Would Accept Fight If UFC Asked

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua is going to coach Season 4 of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil opposite ex-longtime middleweight titleholder Anderson Silva, and while they aren’t scheduled to fight at the end of the season, Shogun is open to the idea.  In an interview with Brazilian media outlet Combate, the former PRIDE champ explained that […]

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua is going to coach Season 4 of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil opposite ex-longtime middleweight titleholder Anderson Silva, and while they aren’t scheduled to fight at the end of the season, Shogun is open to the idea.  In an interview with Brazilian media outlet Combate, the former PRIDE champ explained that […]

UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs. St. Preux Fight Card, TV Info, Predictions, More

It’s going to be a UFC-heavy weekend. A night after UFC Fight Night 55 takes place in Australia, the 56th version of the series will get underway in Uberlandia, Brazil. Local legend Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will tangle with Ovince Saint Preux in an important light heavyweight battle. Originally, Shogun was set to face Jimi Manuwa, […]

It’s going to be a UFC-heavy weekend. A night after UFC Fight Night 55 takes place in Australia, the 56th version of the series will get underway in Uberlandia, Brazil. Local legend Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will tangle with Ovince Saint Preux in an important light heavyweight battle. Originally, Shogun was set to face Jimi Manuwa, […]

Shogun Rua vs. Ovince Saint Preux: Keys to Victory for Each Fighter

This Saturday, the UFC goes to Brazil with UFC Fight Night 56. The headline fight on this card is a light heavyweight matchup between former champ Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Strikeforce vet Ovince “OSP” Saint Preux. Rua is ranked No. 9 in the division and is hoping to make one more run at a title […]

This Saturday, the UFC goes to Brazil with UFC Fight Night 56. The headline fight on this card is a light heavyweight matchup between former champ Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Strikeforce vet Ovince “OSP” Saint Preux. Rua is ranked No. 9 in the division and is hoping to make one more run at a title […]

From Champion to Journeyman: Shogun Rua Shows No Signs of Wanting to Quit

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua doesn’t want to hear it, but the voices are getting louder. Cast around at the headlines leading up to Rua’s main event fight against Ovince St. Preux on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 56, and you’ll notice a common theme. From Fox Sports’ Damon Martin: ‘Shogun’ Rua has never contemplated retirement: ‘It […]

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua doesn’t want to hear it, but the voices are getting louder. Cast around at the headlines leading up to Rua’s main event fight against Ovince St. Preux on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 56, and you’ll notice a common theme. From Fox Sports’ Damon Martin: ‘Shogun’ Rua has never contemplated retirement: ‘It […]

Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua vs. Ovince Saint Preux: Head-to-Toe Breakdown

On the heels of damaging losses, Top 15 light heavyweights Mauricio Rua and Ovince Saint Preux will look to get back into the win column against one another on Saturday. In March, Shogun met Dan Henderson in a rematch. Despite knocking Henderson down multiple times, Rua ultimately wound up on the losing end. As the […]

On the heels of damaging losses, Top 15 light heavyweights Mauricio Rua and Ovince Saint Preux will look to get back into the win column against one another on Saturday. In March, Shogun met Dan Henderson in a rematch. Despite knocking Henderson down multiple times, Rua ultimately wound up on the losing end. As the […]

Jimi Manuwa Out, Ovince St. Preux in Against ‘Shogun’ Rua at UFC Fight Night 56

With just days ahead of the fight, British striker Jimi Manuwa has withdrawn from his UFC Fight Night 56 main event bout with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Taking his place is Strikeforce alumnus Ovince St. Preux. The news was announced by UFC President Dana White on Twitter: Jimmy Manuwa broke his foot for his Nov 8th […]

With just days ahead of the fight, British striker Jimi Manuwa has withdrawn from his UFC Fight Night 56 main event bout with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Taking his place is Strikeforce alumnus Ovince St. Preux. The news was announced by UFC President Dana White on Twitter: Jimmy Manuwa broke his foot for his Nov 8th […]