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Report: “Shogun” Rua and BJ Penn Top UFC on FOX 5 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Established veterans and former champions “Shogun” Rua and BJ Penn topped the payroll for this past Saturday’s UFC on FOX 5 card, which was hosted by Seattle’s Key Arena.
According to multiple reports the former light-heavyweight champ… Read More
Lyoto Machida and “Shogun” Rua Lead UFC on FOX 4 Payroll
By Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the payroll for the August 4th, UFC on FOX card in Los Angeles, and not surprisingly, former light-heavyweight champions Lyoto Machida and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua led the way.
According to the… Read More
UFC on FOX 4: “Shogun” Rua Stops Game Brandon Vera, Lyoto Machida Blasts Through Ryan Bader
By FCF Staff
Although Mauricio “Shogun” Rua managed to defeat a game Brandon Vera, it was Lyoto Machida who stole the show tonight at UFC on FOX 4, as the former light-heavyweight champion brutally finished Ryan Bader in the card’s… Read More
Dana White: ‘Shogun’ Rua vs. Vera Winner Gets Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
In a rather confusing decision, winner of the Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua and Brandon Vera fight will be propelled to a UFC light heavyweight title shot in early 2013.
UFC President Dana White confirmed the news again during… Read More
“Shogun” Rua to Fight Brandon Vera in New UFC on FOX 4 Headliner
By FCF Staff
As the Ultimate Fighting Championship scrambles to respond to a wave of injuries that’s hit its summer schedule, the promotion has announced that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will fight Brandon Vera in the headliner for its next UFC… Read More
“Shogun” Rua and “Hendo” On Weight for UFC 139
By FCF Staff
While Tom Lawlor dressed as Steve Seagal may be what most people will remember from today’s UFC 139 weigh-ins in San Jose, several of the card’s competitors failed to make weight on their initial attempts.
Lightweight Shamar… Read More
Anderson Silva Dominates Yushin Okami , “Shogun” Rua Avenges Loss to Forrest Griffin
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva added another memorable chapter to his storied career tonight in Rio de Janeiro, as the UFC Middleweight Champion had few difficulties in disposing of imposing contender Yushin Okami in front of his Brazilian fans.… Read More
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua Says Knee Injury Played No Factor in Loss to Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Heading into his upcoming August 27th 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
Jon Jones Dominates “Shogun” Rua to Win UFC Light-Heavyweight Title
UFC 250: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Believes Upcoming Bout With “Shogun
By FCF Staff
As Antonio Rogerio Nogueira closes in on being 44 years old, the veteran is reporting he’ll likely close out his career after he faces “Shogun” Rua at UFC 250.
Nogueira will battle his fellow, Brazilian star on… Read More
UFC Confirms Rousey-Correia, Rua-Nogueira Set For August 1st
By FCF Staff
As reported earlier in the week, Ronda Rousey’s next title defence will go down on August 1st versus Bethe Correia.
On Friday, the promotion confirmed that the bantamweight fight will headline UFC 190, which will take place… Read More
UFC FN 38 Weigh-in Results: “Hendo” and “Shogun” set for Round II
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for the UFC’s latest Fight Night card tomorrow night in Natal, Brazil, which will see Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua battle for a second time.
Both of the decorated fighters… Read More
UFC FN 38 Rua vs. Henderson II: Watch the Weigh-Ins Live Beginning at 3ET/12PT
By FCF Staff
You can watch the weigh-ins for tomorrow’s UFC FN 38 card in Natal, Brazil, right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 3:00 PM/ET-12:00 PM/ET.
Sunday’s event will be headlined by a rematch between former light-heavyweight… Read More
UFN 33: Hunt, Silva and Rua Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Anyone who watched tonight’s UFC Fight Night 33 card in Brisbane, Australia, shouldn’t be surprised to hear that heavyweights Mark Hunt and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva picked up “Fight of the Night”.
After their thrilling and violent fight,… Read More
UFC FN 33: Hunt and Silva Battle to Majority Draw in Instant Classic, “Shogun” KO’s Te Huna
By FCF Staff
In a year that has been filled with thrilling fights, Mark Hunt and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva added to the memorable campaign, by engaging in one of the UFC’s most thrilling heavyweight bouts ever.
After… Read More
UFC FN 26: Overeem and Rua Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Massachusetts State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Ultimate Fight Night 26, which took place August 17th at Boston’s TD Garden Arena.
Not surprisingly, headliners “Shogun” Rua and Chael Sonnen were amongst the leaders, as… Read More
Opinion: UFC on FOX Sports 1: Shogun vs. Sonnen, Post-Mortem
By Jesse Heitz
Last Saturday night, UFC on FOX Sports 1: Shogun vs. Sonnen, or rather, Ultimate Fight Night 26, took place. It was a fairly well-stacked card that proved to be rather entertaining. The event… Read More
UFC FN 26 Highlights: Sonnen Taps “Shogun”
Video: UFC on FOX Sports 1: Sonnen/Rua
UFC Fight Night 26: Sonnen Catches “Shogun”, Browne Blasts Overeem
By FCF Staff
Former middleweight contender Chael Sonnen returned to the winner’s column tonight at UFC Fight Night 26, as the decorated wrestler defeated former light-heavyweight champ “Shogun” Rua in the card’s main event to end his two fight losing… Read More