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UFC FN 56: “Shogun” Rua Plans to Discuss Future With Team, “Defeats Always Suck”
By FCF Staff
Not only was “Shogun” Rua quickly taken out last night by Ovince St. Preux, but questions regarding the former light-heavyweight champ’s future are likely to be widespread, since it was his fourth loss in five fights.
Rua… Read More
UFC FN 56 Highlights: Ovince St. Preux Knocks Out “Shogun” Rua
UFC FN 56: Ovince St. Preux Quickly Bombs Out “Shogun” Rua
By FCF Staff
Ovince St. Preux quickly silenced the crowd tonight at UFC Fight Night 56 in Uberlandia, Brazil, as he needed just over 30 seconds to stop that nation’s “Shogun” Rua.
Shortly into the bout, Rua was dropped by… Read More
UFC FN 56 Weigh-In Results: “Shogun” Rua and Ovince St. Preux on the Mark
By FCF Staff
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
Report: “Shogun” Rua Would Consider Bout With Anderson Silva if UFC Asked
By FCF Staff
After the UFC recently announced that “Shogun” Rua and Anderson Silva will be opposing coaches on the next season of TUF Brazil, Dana White quickly relayed that the two will not fight each other, at the end… Read More
UFC FN 56: “Shogun” Rua Says Ovince St. Preux Presents “Totally Different Fight” Than Jimi Manuwa
By FCF Staff
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
UFC FN 56 Free Fight: “Shogun” Rua vs. James Te Huna
UFC FN 56: “Shogun” Rua Facing Ovince St. Preux Instead of Jimi Manuwa
By FCF Staff
Just over a week out from UFC Fight Night 56 in Uberlandia, Brazil, the main event has undergone a change, as Ovince St. Preux, and not Jimi Manuwa, will battle “Shogun” Rua.
The news was reported by… Read More
Report: Jimi Manuwa Training With Alexander Gustafsson to Prepare for “Shogun” Rua
By FCF Staff
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
UFC Adds Luke Rockhold-Michael Bisping, “Shogun” Rua-Jimi Manuwa to Nov. 8th Cards
By FCF Staff
After extensive speculation as to when and if Michael Bisping will fight rival Luke Rockhold, the promotion has announced the two will battle November 8th in Sydney, Australia.
In addition, the UFC has confirmed that “Shogun” Rua… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua Robbed at Gunpoint in Brazil
By FCF Staff
Former UFC light-heavyweight champ Mauricio “Shogun” Rua is in the news, but not for anything the accomplished fighter did in the cage.
According to the fighter’s manager, Eduardo Alonso, Rua was recently mugged by four men holding… Read More
UFC FN 38: Dan Henderson, “Shogun” Rua And Godofredo “Pepey” Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Not only did Dan Henderson end a three fight losing skid tonight at UFC Fight Night 38, but the ageless wonder collected two fight night bonuses for his stoppage win over “Shogun” Rua.
Both Henderson and Rua… Read More
UFC FN 38: Dan Henderson Takes Out “Shogun” Rua
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night card in Natal, Brazil, which saw Dan Henderson come from behind to take out Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in round three.
Although Henderson was dropped on a couple of… Read More
UFC FN 39: Dan Henderson Weighs in on Rematching “Shogun” Rua, Recent TRT Ban
By FCF Staff
In November, 2011, fans were treated to an epic war between “Shogun” Rua and Dan Henderson, which saw the latter emerge with a unanimous decision win. Now, as “Hendo” gets set to battle Rua for a second… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua-Dan Henderson Rematch Set For March 23rd
By FCF Staff
In 20011, Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua engaged in one of the best bouts the UFC light-heavyweight division has seen, and according to reports, the two are set to fight again.
The veteran fighters will reportedly… Read More
Opinion: What Does “Shogun” Rua Have Left?
By Michael Hatamoto
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua is a former PRIDE superstar and former UFC light-heavyweight champ, but he will have his back against the wall when he fights James Te Huna at UFC Fight Night 33 on Friday, December 6th.… Read More
UFC FN 33: “Shogun” Rua Fighting James Te Huna in Co-Main Event
By FCF Staff
Not long after the UFC announced that Mark Hunt versus”Bigfoot” Silva will headline it’s December 7th event in Brisbane, Australia, the promotion has announced that “Shogun” Rua will fight James Te Huna in the co-main event. UFC… Read More
“Shogun” Rua Discusses Future: “I Still Want to Become the World Champion”
By FCF Staff
Following “Shogun” Rua’s upset, submission loss to Chael Sonnen at UFC Fight Night 26 Saturday, which marked his second consecutive defeat, the fighter has announced he intends to continue fighting.
In a statement Rua and his manager Leonardo… Read More
UFC Fight Night 26 Weigh-Ins: “Shogun” Rua and Chael Sonnen set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first card on FOX Sports 1 will go down tomorrow night at Boston’s TD Garden Arena, and all of the competitors scheduled for the event made weight this afternoon without incident.
A light-heavyweight… Read More