‘Shogun Rua’ Articles at Pro MMA Now

9 years ago Jon Jones broke fanboy hearts and crushed their dreams

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Sean McClure

Pride fans never quit being Pride fans. Shogun Rua was the light heavyweight darling of the Internet forums at one time. Unbeatable, dominant, and unstoppable they said daily. He was Pride’s answer to the UFC’s Chuck Liddell and if only Shogun could make it to that organization he would reign there, too. Unfortunately that wasn’t … Read more

Jimi Manuwa calls it quits

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by Sean McClure

A simple recap of Jimi Manuwa’s UFC career is one of up’s and down’s ending in a final disappointing 4 fight skid. He made it as far as to face light heavyweight contenders like Alexander Gustafsson, Anthony Johnson, and Ovince St. Preux. He just never could seem to get past the middle of the pack. … Read more

VIDEO: UFC 235 Countdown

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 by Sean McClure

It’s getting closer and closer folks. Jon Jones will return to the Octagon on March 2nd to face Anthony Smith. No one is giving Smith much of a chance and who can blame them. Jones is undefeated and no that dq loss to Hamill doesn’t count. No matter how many times he fails a drug … Read more

Sonnen believes Smith is number one contender at 205

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 by Sean McClure

If there’s ever a guy in the history of the world that looks like an MMA fighter it’s Anthony Smith according to Chael P Sonnen. Smith is on a three fight win streak right now and has gone 5-1 in his last 6. He’s knocked out Rashad Evans, knocked out Shogun Rua, and submitted Volkan Oezdemir most likely putting him next in line for the winner of Jon Jones vs Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 232. He got heaps of praise from “The American Gangster” and we wanted to share. Check it out.

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Despite recent run Smith is underdog in Oezdemir fight

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 by Sean McClure

Volkan Oezdemir is a solid fighter with the heart of a lion and his next opponent Anthony Smith might as well be one. The pair will throw down in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on October 27th at the appropriately titled UFC Moncton event. Volkan is coming off of a loss to Daniel Cormier back at … Read more

Full Fight Night 134 post fight press conference

July 22, 2018 by Sean McClure

UFC Fight Night 134 is over. It featured a spectacular finish in the main event and some surprises on the undercard. Check out the full post fight press conference headlined by Anthony Smith who knocked out legend Shogun Rua.

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Anthony Smith wants Gus after Shogun Rua KO

July 22, 2018July 22, 2018 by Sean McClure

Anthony Smith knocked out Shogun Rua in spectacular fashion this weekend. The bout took place on the UFC hamburg card and after such an impressive finish it was no surprise that Anthony Smith wants to face a top contender like Alexander Gustafsson. Check out what he had to say to the media at the post fight press conference.

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Rua opens up about Fight Night 117 withdrawal

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 by Sean McClure

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua had to withdraw from his UFC Fight Night 117 return bout with Ovince Saint Preux. The fight was scheduled to take place Sept. 22nd overseas in Saitama, Japan. Rua has been the victim of injuries over his career but in his prime he would just fight through the pain. As he has … Read more

UFC 190: Rousey vs. Correia full video highlights

August 2, 2015 by Kelvin Hunt

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey continued her dominiance Saturday night, knocking out Bethe Correia in just 34 seconds to retain her title. The co-main event say Mauricio “Shogun” Rua eek out a close decision win against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Also, Stefan Struve edged Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in what turns out to be the last … Read more

UFC 190 Embedded: Episode 3

July 30, 2015 by Kelvin Hunt

The third episode of UFC 190 Embedded has been released and we get to see more of heavyweights Stefan Struve and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who will be do battle on Saturday night. Struve takes us shopping at a local grocery store in Brazil to stay fueled up during his stay. UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda … Read more