MAURICIO RUA RUMORS & GOSSIP

Looking at Jon Jones next 5 possible UFC fights

UFC 145 may be over but the life of a UFC champion never stops. Now that Jon Jones put Rashad Evans behind him, it is time to look to the future. What does the future of Jon Jones look like as UFC light heavyweight champion? Related posts: Jon Jones wins the UFC world title at UFC 128 UFC Brass Won’t Let Jon Jones Fight At Heavyweight Breaking Down The Jon Jones Vs. Dan...
Via The Camel Clutch Blog  |  29 days ago

Thiago Silva vs. Mauricio Rua possible for UFC 149

UFC president Dana White announced on Twitter that Thiago Silva will take on Mauricio Rua next. Though it has yet to be announced sources have indicated that the two will meet at UFC 149. UFC 149 takes place July 21 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The event will be headlined by a featherweight title bout between current UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo...
Via BoneSnapper.com  |  April 30, 2012

Breaking down the Jon Jones vs. Dan Henderson fight

The sweat is barely dry on Jon Jones following his UFC 145 victory over Rashad Evans and people are already starting to talk Jones vs. Dan Henderson. Related posts: UFC Brass Won’t Let Jon Jones Fight At Heavyweight Dan Henderson Could Fight Anderson Silva With UFC 139 Win Dan Henderson Guaranteed Next UFC Title Shot
Via The Camel Clutch Blog  |  April 23, 2012

UFC Announces Rampage Jackson Vs. Mauricio Shogun Rua

Rampage Jackson has been doing a lot of talking and a lot of complaining the last week. One complaint was that he wished the UFC would match him up with strikers. Well, the UFC is about to give him one of the best in the game. Related posts: Dan Henderson Vs. Mauricio Shogun Rua To Headline UFC 139 Shogun Rua Injury Gives UFC Interesting Options Shogun Rua vs. Forrest...
Via The Camel Clutch Blog  |  March 14, 2012

Rafael Cordiero says Mauricio Rua needs to train harder to be on top again

Mauricio Rua's former coach, Rafael Cordiero, states that "Shogun" needs to train harder if he wishes to be on top again
Via FiveKnuckles.com  |  November 22, 2011

November 2011 World MMA Rankings: Light Heavyweights

Mauricio Rua and Dan Henderson put on a fight for the ages at UFC 139.  Here’s how we think LHW breaks down after recent events: 1: Jon Jones Record: 14-1 (won last 5) Recent opponents: Rampage Jackson, Mauricio Rua, Ryan Bader Upcoming: vs Lyoto Machida @ UFC 140 If Jones gets past Lyoto Machida, he will have gone 4-0 in 2011 against top tier competition. 2: Dan Henderson Record...
Via Rant Sports  |  November 22, 2011

UFC 139 postfight: What if Hendo-Rua had been on Fox? Awesome, right? White says you’re dead wrong … again!

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Let it go. You're not going to win this one against Dana White. The UFC president continues to hear from some longtime MMA fans what a misstep it was to put just one fight on the UFC's debut on Fox. Last Saturday, during the UFC on Fox postfight, White lashed out at critics and explained why the show was done the way it was done. He got more of it tonight...
Via Cage Writer  |  November 20, 2011

Henderson outlasts Rua at UFC 139

Dan Henderson celebrated his return to the UFC with a unanimous decision over Mauricio Rua on Saturday night in a light heavyweight fight. The 41-year-old Henderson (29-8) controlled the first three rounds of the slugfest, then held on over the final 10 minutes when Rua (20-6) made a furious comeback. Both fighters' eyes were severely swollen afterward, while Rua's white...
Via AP on Fox  |  November 20, 2011
ONE FOR THE AGES

Best fight in UFC history?

One of the most gruesome and bloody fights in UFC history ended with Dan Henderson beating Shogun Rua by unanimous decision. Many are calling it the most exciting match ever.

Via The Camel Clutch Blog  |  November 20, 2011

UFC 139: Henderson vs. Rua Weigh-In Results

The UFC 139 fighters took to the scales today at the scales at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The main event fighters Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua both made weight easily, whereas a bunch of other fighters on the card had troubles making weight. Main Card (PPV) Dan Henderson (203) vs. Mauricio Rua (205) Cung Le (185) vs. Wanderlei Silva (185) Urijah...
Via MMASucka  |  November 18, 2011
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