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Heading into his upcoming August 27^th rematch with Forrest Griffin, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua is dismissing the idea that a lengthy layoff due to knee surgery prevented him from performing at his best when he lost the … Read More

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Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua battled Paul Craig to a draw in their first bout. But, it sounds like the legend is expecting a more decisive outcome in his favor, as he gets set for their rematch.

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Following their respective wins last month, both Paul Craig and “Shogun” Rua said they were interested in fighting again, and it looks like that’s going to happen.

Rua (27-11) and Craig (13-4) fought last November, and the … Read More

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‘Shogun’ Rua likely doesn’t have too many bouts left in his storied career. But, following his most recent win, the legend expressed an interest in fighting Paul Craig again.

Rua faced fellow Brazilian star Antonio Rogerio Nogueira … Read More

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Although “Shogun” Rua has defeated Antonio Rogerio Noguiera twice before, the former champ says he’s extremely motivated to face his fellow Brazilian again.

Rua and Nogueira are scheduled to fight at UFC Fight Island 3 on Saturday, … Read More

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It looks like 2019 will not come and go without Mauricio “Shogun” Rua competing, as it’s being reported the former UFC champ will fight Sam Alvey in December.

Rua and Alvey are going to fight at the … Read More

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Following Glover Teixeira’s memorable victory over Karl Roberson at UFC Brooklyn last weekend, the light-heavyweight is calling for a bout with fellow Brazilian star, “Shogun” Rua.

Teixeira faced Roberson on Saturday’s main card, and although he was … Read More

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Although “Shogun” Rua has won four of his last five fights, he understands that a title shot isn’t in reach, so as a result, the legendary fighter is hoping to land a bout in his hometown.

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Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 134, which saw Anthony Smith knock “Shogun” Rua out with a brutal, flurry of strikes in the first round.

After the impressive win, Smith relayed he’d be willing to … Read More

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Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 134, which will take place tomorrow in Hamburg, Germany.

In the main event, former light-heavyweight champ “Shogun” Rua will battle Anthony Smith.

Main Card (FS1, 2 PM/ET)… Read More

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Mauricio “Shogun” Rua’s next bout will take place in the nation where many of his biggest victories occurred, as the UFC’s announced that the he’ll rematch Ovince Saint Preux at its September 23rd card in Saitama, Japan.… Read More

#BellatorxFOX Así fue el nocaut de Mauricio Alonso a Koscheck en el primer round pic.twitter.com/KxAfJo9zEJ

— FOX Sports Argentina (@FOXSportsArg) February 19, 2017

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Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will not be short on fan support tonight, when he faces Corey Anderson at UFC 198, as the card will take place in his home city of Curitiba, Brazil.

The 34 year-old fighter made … Read More

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It looks as thought the UFC has tabled a bout between former light-heavyweight champs Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Rashad Evans.

According to a report from the Brazilian publication Combate and a follow up story from MMA Fighting.com, … Read More

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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is returning to the Octagon for the first time in over a year tonight at UFC 190, and the veteran fighter is doing so for a “very special” bout.

Nogueira will be fighting Mauricio … Read More

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has released its latest rankings, and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua is no longer a top ten ranked light-heavyweight, following his stunning loss to Ovince St. Preux.

Rua was dropped by St. Preux shortly into … Read More

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Many observers have questioned whether Mauricio “Shogun” Rua should move to middleweight recently, and following his latest defeat at UFC Fight Night 56, it looks like the light-heavyweight’s ready to consider it.

Rua was stopped by Ovince … Read More

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship held the official weigh-ins for its latest event in Brazil today, and all of the scheduled competitors made weight.

Light-heavyweights “Shogun” Rua and Ovince St. Preux have been cleared for their headlining bout, … Read More

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Up until a few days ago, “Shogun” Rua was scheduled to fight Jimi Manuwa at UFC Fight Night 56 this week, until the latter broke his foot and had to withdraw.

Now, Rua has been handed the … Read More

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As Jimi Manuwa gets set to fight Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC Fight Night 56 on November 8th, the British light-heavyweight has been enlisting the help of former foe, Alexander Gustafssson.

When Manuwa fights Rua early next … Read More