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“Shogun” Rua Discusses Knee Injury, Struggle to Remain in UFC FN 117 Headliner
By FCF Staff
Following the news that “Shogun” Rua will no longer fight Ovince Saint Preux this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 117, the legendary fighter’s posted a statement, outlining his struggle to remain on the card.
Rua was forced… Read More
UFC FN 117: Ovince Saint Preux Admits he Isn’t Thrilled About Fighting “Shogun” Rua Again
By FCF Staff
Ovince Saint Preux will face “Shogun” Rua for a second time later this month, and the light-heavyweight contender admits he isn’t thrilled about that fact.
OSP battled Rua back in 2014, and quickly stopped the legendary fighter.… Read More
“Shogun” Rua – Ovince Saint Preux II Set For UFC’s Return to Japan
By FCF Staff
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,… Read More
UFC FN 106: “Shogun” Rua vs. Gian Villante – Joe Rogan Preview
UFC Adds “Shogun” Rua – Gian Villante Bout to March Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming card in Fortaleza, Brazil has received one of that nation’s biggest stars, as “Shogun” Rua will take on Gian Villante. The fight will be part of UFC Fight Night 107.
Rua (24-10) is coming… Read More
UFC 206: Corey Anderson Considered Walking “Away” From Fighting, Following Loss to “Shogun” Rua
By FCF Staff
Corey Anderson is booked to fight Sean O’Connell at UFC 206 this Saturday, but the light-heavyweight wasn’t sure after his last fight whether he’d fight again.
The TUF 19 winner took on “Shogun” Rua in his last… Read More
UFC 198: “Shogun” Rua Reflects on “Rewarding” Career
By FCF Staff
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
“Shogun” Rua to Face Corey Anderson After Withdrawing From UFC on FOX 19
By FCF Staff
After having to withdraw from a bout with Rashad Evans next month due to injury, “Shogun” Rua has been booked to fight Corey Anderson at UFC 198.
Rua was scheduled to fight Evans at UFC on FOX… Read More
Glover Teixeira to Fight Rashad Evans, After “Shogun” Rua Withdraws
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 19 has undergone a big change, as the promotion has announced that “Shogun” Rua has withdrawn from the April 16th card due to injury. As a result, fellow light-heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira has agreed… Read More
Report: UFC Working on “Shogun” Rua vs. Rashad Evans
By FCF Staff
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
UFC 190: “Shogun” Rua Says He’s Down to Fight “Rampage” Jackson “Wherever, Whenever”
By FCF Staff
“Rampage” Jackson has been calling for another crack at “Shogun” Rua in recent weeks, and following the latter’s win at UFC 190, he says he’d be happy to face his fellow PRIDE vet one more time.
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UFC 190: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Says Rematch With “Shogun” Rua is “Very Special”
By FCF Staff
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
Manager Campaigns For “Shogun” Rua-Michael Bisping Bout, Latter is “In”
By FCF Staff
Although Michael Bisping is booked to fight CB Dollaway at UFC 186 on April 25th, the middleweight contender has received a rather interesting proposal for an upcoming fight.
Since “Shogun” Rua was quickly taken out by Ovince… Read More
UFC 182 Free Fight: Jon Jones vs. “Shogun” Rua
Report: “Shogun” Rua’s Manager Wants Fighter to Compete at 195 Pounds Next
By FCF Staff
Following his stunning and quick loss to Ovince St. Preux last Saturday, “Shogun” Rua relayed he would consider changing weight classes, and it looks like his management team is also in favor of the move.
Rua was… Read More
UFC’s Tim Kennedy Warns “Shogun” Rua to Avoid Middleweight Divison
By FCF Staff
Recently, “Shogun” Rua said he will consider changing weight classes, following his quick loss to Ovince St. Preux, but Tim Kennedy is warning the vet to avoid the UFC’s middleweight division.
Rua released a statement on Monday… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: “Shogun” Rua Drops Out of Top Ten, 205 Rankings
By FCF Staff
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
UFC’s “Shogun” Rua to Consider “Weight Class Change” After Latest Loss
By FCF Staff
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