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Sam Alvey Posts X-Ray of Broken Hand, Apologizes to “Shogun” Rua
By FCF Staff
Sam Alvey has posted an x-ray of the broken hand that he recently incurred, which has removed him from a November 16th bout with “Shogun” Rua,
Recently the veteran fighter, who was supposed to face Rua at… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua to Battle Sam Alvey Next
By FCF Staff
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
Glover Teixeira Outlines Why He’d Like to Fight “Shogun” Rua Next
By FCF Staff
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
“Shogun” Rua Discusses Goal For Next Fight, Following Big Win at UFC Adelaide
By FCF Staff
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.
Rua took on… Read More
UFC Adelaide: Junior dos Santos, “Shogun” Rua & Justin Willis Among Winners
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Adelaide, which saw Junior dos Santo stop Tai Tuivasa in the main event.
In the co-headliner, legend “Shogun” Rua finished Tyson Pedro with strikes from the top position in round three.
Junior… Read More
UFC Moncton Free Fight: Anthony Smith vs “Shogun” Rua
UFC FN 134: Anthony Smith Devastates “Shogun” Rua
By FCF Staff
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
UFC FN 134 Weigh-In Results: “Shogun” Rua & Anthony Smith Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
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
UFC FN 134: Anthony Smith Previews Bout With “Shogun” Rua
UFC 224: “Shogun” Rua Says Win Over Volkan Oezdemir Should Lead to Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Currently “Shogun” Rua isn’t in the title shot mix, but the former light-heavyweight champ believes he can change all that at UFC 224.
Recently it was announced that Rua will take on fellow contender, Volkan Oezdemir at… Read More
“Shogun” Rua Makes Case For Why “I’m Close to The Belt”
By FCF Staff
“Shogun” Rua is currently ranked number five in the UFC’s light-heavyweight division, but the legendary fighter believes he could be tapped for a title shot fairly soon.
Rua was hoping to extend his winning streak to four… Read More
Ovince Saint Preux’s Open to “Shogun” Rua Rematch, But Wants to Run Two Losses Back
By FCF Staff
A rematch between “Shogun” Rua and Ovince Saint Preux failed to materialize this past weekend as planned, but if the UFC wants to rebook the bout, the latter’s open to it.
OPS and Rua were scheduled to… Read More
“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