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Anthony Smith Predicts “Vicious Knockout” for Shogun Rua

July 16, 2018

Anthony Smith is ready to win again as he steps in as the short-notice replacement to face Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC Fight Night...

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Shogun Rua Believes he’s on The Verge of UFC Title Shot

July 13, 2018

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua, also known by his nickname Shogun Rua, believes he’s close to a title fight. Rua was expected...

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Cormier Wants Fight With Shogun Before Brock Lesnar Showdown

July 10, 2018

Daniel Cormier very well could defend his light heavyweight championship before fighting Brock Lesnar. "DC" won the heavyweight championship at UFC 226 this past weekend...

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Shogun Rua vs. Anthony Smith Reported for UFC Hamburg

July 2, 2018

It did not take long for Mauricio “Shogun” Rua to find a new opponent after Volkan Oezdemir was pulled from their July 22nd Hamburg...

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‘Shogun’ Rua Believes He Deserves A UFC Title Shot With Win Over Volkan Oezdemir

March 27, 2018

Maurício 'Shogun' Rua is a mixed martial arts legend and has competed in the UFC an astonishing 18 times. He is currently riding a...

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UFC Light Heavyweight Division has Reached A Low Point

March 23, 2018

For years, the UFC's light heavyweight division was arguably the promotion's marquee weight class. Some of the greatest fighters in MMA history have been...

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Jimi Manuwa Calls Out Shogun Rua, Glover Teixeira for Declining Fights

December 23, 2017

Jimi Manuwa wants to fight. Manuwa, who suffered a July knockout loss to current UFC light heavyweight No. 1 contender Volkan Oezdemir, posted on social...

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Lyoto Machida: UFC Fight Night 119 ‘Unique Opportunity’ to Return to Action

October 26, 2017

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida knows the stars aligned in his favor. Machida returns from a drug suspension this Saturday night at UFC...

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Shogun Rua: ‘No Alternatives’ But to Pull Out of UFC Fight Night 117

September 18, 2017

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua will no longer compete this coming Saturday against Ovince Saint Preux at UFC Fight Night 117. But...

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Shogun Rua Eyes September Bout in Japan, Talks Potential OSP Rematch

June 7, 2017

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua is targeting a September bout in Japan, a country he is all too familiar with. There was a time when Rua was...

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“Shogun” Rua Happy to Wait Behind Teixeira and Gustafsson for Title Shot

March 13, 2017

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua is happy to be riding a three fight win-streak in the UFC and is no rush to campaign for a title...

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Highlights: Mauricio “Shogun” Rua Wins Third Straight, Finishes Gian Villante

March 12, 2017

It might surprise you to know that Mauricio "Shogun" Rua had yet to win three consecutive UFC fights before Saturday night. The former UFC light...

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Report: Shogun Rua Vs. Gian Villante Slated For Brazilian Card

January 5, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnLupTBanQA&t=152s Mauricio "Shogun" Rua's hopes of a late career resurgence will continue in Brazil, as multiple sources are reporting the former UFC light heavyweight champion...

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Dan Henderson Reflects On “Fight Of The Century” With Shogun Rua

May 31, 2016

As he prepares to return to the Octagon this Saturday night at UFC 199 vs. Hector Lombard, Dan Henderson reflects on his "Fight of...

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Shogun Rua vs. Corey Anderson Added To UFC 198 In Brazil

March 15, 2016

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua will make his return about a month after originally planned, taking on Corey Anderson at UFC...

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