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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
“Shogun” Rua: Will to Beat Chael Sonnen “Hasn’t Changed” Despite Lack of Trash Talk
By Kelsey Mowatt
Due to the amount of insults Chael Sonnen has hurled at Brazilian stars like Wanderlei Silva, the Nogueira brothers and of course, Anderson Silva, many people expected the trash talk to continue as his bout… Read More
Chael Sonnen vs. “Shogun” Rua Confirmed For UFC on FS 1 1, Michael McDonald vs. Brad Pickett Also Added
By FCF Staff
After failing to save the day at UFC 161, Chael Sonnen will instead face former light-heavyweight champ”Shogun” Rua at the upcoming, UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 card on August 17th. In addition, the promotion has also… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua Pulled From UFC 161, UFC on FS 1 Bout With Chael Sonnen Targeted
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has also been pulled from next week’s UFC 161 card, as a result of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira’s withdrawal due to injury, who the light-heavyweight was set to fight. The… Read More
Report: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Injured, Chael Sonnen Offers to Fight “Shogun” Rua at UFC 161
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming, June 15th card in Winnipeg, Manitoba has lost another big name due to injury, as Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is reportedly injured and will no longer fight Mauricio “Shogun” Rua as scheduled. UFC 161 was… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Set For UFC 161 in Winnipeg
Bout Between Dan Henderson and Rashad Evans Possible
By FCF Staff
Yesterday news surfaced that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira had agreed to a rematch, and today comes word that the two will fight June 15th, at UFC… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Have Agreed to Rematch
UFC Headed to Winnipeg, Manitoba For June 15th Card
By FCF Staff
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira have reportedly agreed to fight again, and could battle for a second time, nearly eight years after the two fought at… Read More