Shogun Rua

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

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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

Sonnen believes Smith is number one contender at 205

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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.

Despite recent run Smith is underdog in Oezdemir fight

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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

Anthony Smith wants Gus after Shogun Rua KO

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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.

Rua opens up about Fight Night 117 withdrawal

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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

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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

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UFC Embedded

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