UFC light heavyweight Chael Sonnen has done it again! He has been able to score a main event slot coming off another loss and will take on former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua on the UFC on FOX Sports 1:1 event on August 17 in Boston. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionNogueira injured, Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua to receive new opponent at UFC 161
Multiple outlets are reporting that UFC light heavyweight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 161 fight with Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. UFC officials are actively looking for an opponent to replace Nogueira on the card. Read More »
The UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson full card
We reported that the original UFC 161 main event had been scratched when UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao was forced to withdraw from his bout against Eddie Wineland last week. The new main event will feature a light heavyweight bout between former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson. Read More »
The UFC 161: Barao vs. Wineland full card
UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao will look to defend his title for the second time when he takes on former WEC champion Eddie Wineland in the main event of UFC 161 on June 15 in Canada. Read More »
Freddie Roach says ‘Shogun’ Rua ‘used to hit like a girl’ before he got hold of him
As we told you in last night's Evening News Report, Freddie Roach is currently working with Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (21-7), helping prepare him for his upcoming fight against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 161 in June. Read More »
UFC 161 set for Winnipeg on June 15; Rua vs. Nogueira announced
The UFC will be returning to Canada on June 15 and will be visiting Winnipeg in the Manitoba province for the first time according to a report from USA Today. The UFC 161 event will take place at the MTS Centre and will feature a light heavyweight rematch between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Antonio "Rogerio" Nogueira. Read More »
UFC on FOX 5: Should this event deliver big network ratings?
Will the UFC on FOX 5 event deliver big time ratings on Saturday night with arguably the best card (on paper) to be broadcast on network television. Read More »
Three huge questions going into UFC on FOX 5: Henderson vs. Diaz
We take a look at three huge questions going into the UFC on FOX 5: Henderson vs. Diaz event that's set for Seattle, Washington. Read More »
Mike Easton vs. TJ Dillashaw added to UFC on FOX 5 card in December
Mike Easton will take on TUF Finalist TJ Dillashaw in a battle on the UFC on FOX 5 event that's set for December 8th in Seattle, Washington. Read More »
UFC on Fox 4: Shogun and Machida earn highest salaries from event’s $963,000 payroll
After the UFC on Fox 4 event this past weekend it has been revealed that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Lyoto Machida were the highest paid fighters. Rua earned himself $240,000 from the event and Machida banked $200,000 making a combined total of $440,000. Read More »
Life Meter: How much does Shogun Rua have left in the tank?
We watched Shogun Rua defeat a game Brandon Vera on Saturday night via TKO. I didn't think it would be an easy fight because Vera matches up pretty well with Rua stylistically, but I want to go back to UFC 139 when Rua lost a close unanimous decision against Dan Henderson. Read More »
Video: Dana White discusses Johnson vs. McCall, Shogun Rua and Brock Lesnar
In this video reporter Ariel Helwani catches up with UFC president Dana White after the UFC on FX 3 event. They discuss Dana's thoughts on the main event between Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall and if he felt the decision was correct this time. Shogun Rua's next opponent and more. Read More »
UFC 135 preview: Can Rampage Jackson end Jon Jones era before it starts?
Kelvin Hunt previews the UFC 135 main event which will be a Light Heavyweight Title bout between the champion Jon Jones and former champion Rampage Jackson. Read More »
UFC 134 main card recap: Silva demolishes Okami, “Shogun” KO’s Griffin
Anderson Silva demolishes Yushin Okami to retain middleweight crown at UFC 134; "Shogun" KO's Griffin to avenge previous defeat. Read More »
The MMA Outsider Podcast ep. 1: The invincible Jon Jones, TUF 14 tryouts, $kala vs. Shamrock
In this episode of The MMA Outsider Podcast, Richard Mann and John Buhl talk UFC 128, Jared "$kala" Shaw accusing Frank Shamrock of offering to take a dive vs. Kimbo, and lots more. Read More »
UFC 128 main card recap: Jones batters Shogun, Faber decisions Wineland
UFC 128 saw the beginning of a new era, as light heavyweight phenom Jon Jones won the 205-pound title with a dominating third round TKO win over Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Read More »
UFC 128 preview: Can Shogun Rua stop the hype of Jon Jones?
Kelvin Hunt previews the UFC 128 main event between UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and #1 contender Jon "Bones" Jones. Read More »
UFC 128 Exclusive: Erik Koch sees the silver lining in opponent change to Raphael Assuncao
UFC featherweight Erik Koch had to deal with yet another last second opponent change, but he's looking forward to facing the respected Raphael Assuncao at UFC 128 this Saturday. Read More »
UFC announces that Jon Jones will challenge Shogun Rua on March 19
The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced that rising light heavyweight star Jon “Bones” Jones will replace Rashad Evans in the main event of UFC® 128 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, March 19. Read More »
UFC makes Shogun vs. Jones official for UFC 128
The UFC has formally announced the UFC 128 main event between light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and fast-rising challenger Jon Jones. Read More »
UFC 126 results: Jon Jones dominates Ryan Bader to earn title shot against Rua
Kelvin Hunt recaps the UFC 126 light heavyweight clash between rising stars Jon Jones and Ryan Bader. Read on to see how. Read More »
Dan Miller vs. Nick Catone reported for UFC 128
UFC middleweights Dan Miller and Nick Catone will reportedly square off at UFC 128 in Newark, N.J., on March 19. Read More »