Mauricio Rua targeted for tilt with Thiago Silva
It appears former light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua’s next bout will involve a fellow Brazilian, as UFC President Dana White went on Twitter today to start the rumor mill by saying Thiago Silva would serve as Rua’s opponent though stopped short of confirming the event. Both seasoned scrappers are coming off hard-fought decision defeats and should produce a memorable result given their generally... [Read More...]
Mauricio Rua interested in third fight with Lyoto Machida
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has done it all in the world of MMA. From PRIDE Grand Prix success to wins over some of the sport’s greatest to his role as a former UFC light heavyweight champ, there is little left for Rua to accomplish. However, that doesn’t mean the veteran fighter doesn’t have goals in mind before he hangs it up in a number of years. Among those high on his list... [Read More...]
Mauricio Rua wants to fight at UFC 147 in Brazil
Now that former UFC champion Mauricio Rua has had an opportunity to heal up from his incredible war of attrition with Dan Henderson in November the fan-favorite Brazilian is ready to return to the ring. Though it appeared “Shogun” even had an opponent lined up with Quinton Jackson, “Rampage” is no longer an option based on knee surgery, leaving Rua without an adversary on the horizon. The 30-year... [Read More...]
Mauricio Rua to serve as Quinton Jackson’s final UFC opponent
If Quinton Jackson is indeed exiting the UFC after his next bout inside the Octagon, as he’s vowed to do, the 33-year old former champion will see a familiar face for his final appearance in Mauricio Rua. Jackson and Rua memorably mixed it up in 2005 under the PRIDE banner where “Shogun” scored a TKO stoppage a little less than five minutes into the melee assisted largely by legal kicks to a... [Read More...]
“Shogun” Rua seeking rematch with “Rampage” Jackson down the road
There has been one rematch in particular fans of PRIDE have wanted to see for quite some time – Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Back in 2005 the two met in the opening round of the PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix with Rua scoring a vicious knockout victory over Jackson. After falling to Jon Jones in a bout for the light heavyweight title last year, Jackson asked to... [Read More...]
Mauricio Rua already back training for fight in 2012
After the damage MMA legends Mauricio Rua and Dan Henderson sustained in their epic encounter at UFC 139 it would have been understandable for either light heavyweight to take six months off. Though neither sustained a serious injury their five-round rumble left each bruised, bloodied, and completely spent. However, Rua apparently has no vacation plans in mind and wants to get back in the Octagon as... [Read More...]
“Shogun” Rua focused on gold but not overlooking Dan Henderson
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua respects Dan Henderson, but the former UFC light heavyweight champ knows that to get back in the title talk he must defeat the affable Californian later today at UFC 139. “Shogun” was nearly matched up with Henderson while the two were part of PRIDE in Japan a few years ago, and Henderson even fought Rua’s brother, Murilo Rua, in 2001. “I always admired Dan Henderson... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson back in the UFC, faces “Shogun” Rua at UFC 139
The top MMA organization in the world continues to pluck Strikeforce champions like they’re feathers from a bird. First it was Nick Diaz, then two weeks ago it was Alistair Overeem, and today it’s Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson. Ready to welcome him back to the octagon is one of the most exciting light heavyweights in the world, former UFC 205 lb champion Mauricio... [Read More...]
Rematch between Forrest Griffin and Mauricio Rua planned for UFC Rio
The UFC’s return to Brazil after a decade-plus gap between visits has taken another step towards becoming one of the more memorable cards in recent history, as it appears Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (19-5) will face Forrest Griffin (18-6) at the August event in a rematch of a 2007 pairing where Griffin eventually emerged victorious by way of a Rear-Naked Choke in the waning seconds of the bout. News... [Read More...]
Is Jon Jones Going To Destroy Shogun?
Hype can be a funny thing. Too much of it can kill a career before it truly starts, yet not enough of it can keep a talented individual on the outside looking in. In the fight game we see guys (and gals) hyped up all the type. It’s all part of the cyclical nature of any professional sport; when a legend fades away there’s always going to be the next guy in line pegged to take his place. The UFC... [Read More...]
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua now faces Jon Jones at UFC 128
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua was scheduled to return to action at UFC 128 against top contender Rashad Evans but Evans sprained his knee ligament during training. After defeating Ryan Bader by submission at UFC 126, Jon Jones has been tapped as the new opponent for Rua. The fight will still be for the UFC Light Heavyweight Title. UFC 128 is scheduled for March 19, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey at... [Read More...]
Five Ounces 2010 Year-End Awards: The Meat and Potatoes
The last day of 2010 upon us, and though the year may not have delivered on the public’s long-standing dream of flying cars and laser-blasters it was certainly a period filled with memorable months from a Mixed Martial Arts viewpoint. We witnessed champions fall in dramatic fashion, rise from the ranks to become divisional kings, and in some cases emerge victorious by the skin of their teeth. We... [Read More...]
Mauricio Rua’s title-defense against Rashad Evans gets an official date
The UFC appears set to offer their own unique brand of fist-pumping to the fair citizens of New Jersey early next year with a main-event caliber match-up already attached to the event featuring Mauricio “Shogun” Rua putting his light heavyweight belt on the line against former champion Rashad Evans at the Prudential Center on March 19 in Newark The pairing of top-ranked 205ers was initially reported... [Read More...]
The Fab Fifteen – Light Heavyweights
It’s often boasted light heavyweight is one of the deepest divisions in Mixed Martial Arts. However, while there are certainly a number of skilled athletes exhibiting their talents in the ring at 205-pounds, most of which call the Octagon home, the weight-class is actually quite top heavy in nature and offers as many elite fighters as it does question marks. Granted, the group outside of the top... [Read More...]
UFC possibly returning to Abu Dhabi in March 2011
It appears the UFC may be heading back to the Abu Dhabi a little less than a year after first venturing into the Middle Eastern hub this past April for UFC 112. The event, though just rumor at this point, is expected to be headlined by a 205-pound title-fight between Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Rashad Evans. News of potential event was confirmed by multiple sources and first reported by MMAWeekly.... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… “Shogun” Rua Out Until Middle of 2011 (Versus.com) Why Giving Sonnen an Immediate Rematch May be a Mistake (RunKalibRun.com) Tri-Star Trainer Firas Zahabi Talks Ken Florian (Heavy.com) Joe Lauzon Shines Some Light on UFC... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua expected for May 1 in Montreal
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will be getting his rematch with Lyoto Machida for the UFC light heavyweight championship, but it looks like he’s going to have until the middle of 2010 to get it. UFC President Dana White has recently confirmed May 1 as the likely date for the anticipated showdown according to a recent report from Dave Metzel over at Yahoo Sports. Apparently the two will face... [Read More...]
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Lyoto Machida agree to rematch
After the biggest robbery in MMA since Lee Murray, it looks like justice will be served. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will get an immediate shot at redemption in a rematch with Lyoto Machida. UFC President Dana White recently confirmed, “I think there will be a rematch in that fight. I talked to both of them and they both agreed to a rematch.” In the post fight press conference, Rua voiced his opinion... [Read More...]
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua: ‘I would fight at the heavyweight division’
Just two months shy of the biggest fight in his established fighting career, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua admits that if the right offer came up he would move up to heavyweight and possibly face off with men such as Shane Carwin, Brock Lesnar or even Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic. In a recent conversation with the Brazilian website Terra.com.br, Shogun admitted,”Depending on the... [Read More...]
Shogun admits going to the ground may not be the best strategy with Machida
On October 24 the least hit fighter in the history of the Octagon may be up against the most challenging stylistic match-up he has ever faced up until this point in his career. UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida is set to defend his newly obtained championship for the first time when he faces off with a fellow Brazilian, and former training partner in Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at... [Read More...]
