'Shogun' Talks About His Upcoming Fight with Thiago Silva
Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua talks about his upcoming with fellow Brazilian, Thiago Silva at UFC 149, on July 21st in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Rua was rumored to face Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson but has since been confirmed to be fight Silva in what will surely be an explosive matchup.
“Actually I’ve always said I don’t like fighting other Brazilians, especially a guy I know like Thiago. I really like him, but we’re professionals and that’s what we do for a living. I guess it’s going to be an interesting fight because Thiago likes striking and so do I. It’s gonna be ass kicking. I respect Thiago as an athlete and as a person, I know he’s very good and complete, but I’ll get there prepared.”
Rua is coming off the Fight of the Year with Dan Henderson at UFC 139 and will be looking to get back in the win column while his opponent is coming off of an unsuccessful return to the Octagon against Alexander Gustafsson, after a year suspension.
Credit: MMAmania.com
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ToO bad it’s not shogun vs rampage to retire his whinny ass already. So he can go do whatever he’s been talking about that’s do great..
Torn in this fight.. Both are my favorites! May the best and most prepared win!
damn i luv em both. and i dont wanna see thiago go 0-2 since his return. but i gotta go wit rua. gonna be a dog fight, but thaigo chin cant handle shoguns barrage.
I just want Shogun to get another crack at Jones. Unfortunately he needs to give Thiago a L in order for that to happen and grow a streak.
Shoguns one of the best, but prides over. He can’t hang w jones. But I think he’ll counter strike his way to a victory over thiago
I hope shogun smashes silva’s ****ing face!!
i think he should give the **** a nasty chinese burn!
Shogun must drop to MW
i gotta ask why? sure he was more accurate as a middleweight in pride fc but im not sure he’ll be able to get any title in ufc middleweight
@Alexander
Pride middle weight was still 205 he’s never fought at 185, and he could make 185 but he would be way to drained come fight day