MMA Quick Quote: 'Shogun' Rua will return to the UFC 'sooner rather than later'
by Jesse Holland on Jul 11, 2010 11:01 AM EDT
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"Off the top of my head, I think of the Superbowl card in February, but this is something that could change depending on his recovery schedule and the UFC's business schedule. But the way things are going right now, I can tell you that he'll be ready sooner than expected ... But he's very anxious because he's such an active guy. He has great genetics, so his recovery is going great. The challenge for us as a team has been to hold him back and make sure he takes his time. Honestly, we don't mind talk of interim titles, because this is the UFC's decision and not ours. Shogun has the belt and it means a lot to him and he's the legit UFC champion right now. If the UFC decides to set up an interim title for other fighters, it's not really for us to evaluate this. Each manager is really trying to push his fighter's best interests. The way we see it, unless a champion retires, the interim champion is just another contender."
Good news from Mauricio Rua's manager, Eduardo Alonso, as he tells Sherdog.com that "Shogun" could be back in action as early as February 2011. The UFC light heavyweight champion usurped the 205-pound title from Lyoto Machida back at UFC 113 but required knee surgery immediately following the victory. In his absence, Rashad Evans was able to defeat "Rampage" Jackson to become the division's number one contender. Should the UFC wait another six months (or more) to see these two hook 'em up? Or does "Suga'" compete for an Interim title during the Brazilian's recovery?
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Just don't rush it
The last thing I want to see us another performance like the forest fight, hopefully he will be 100%
by _Haze_ on Jul 11, 2010 11:08 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Thisity this this.
^This^
Uber Shogun or no Shogun.
the forrest fight was'nt bad..
it was against mark coleman that he looked like shit..
For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26
they should stop with the interim shit
even the fighters don’t rate it letting Rashard fight someone else is fair enough but making it for a fake title is just lame
It may be lame...
But it makes number one contender fights 5 rounds, so I’m all for it
by _Haze_ on Jul 11, 2010 11:13 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
never thought of it that way
i was against the interim belt cuz when they announce then at events they say “champion” even though the real champ is around the corner. but then again im all for 5 round contender fights so thanks for changing my mind!
Rashad already knows that will happen, he's already said he doesn't want to fight Machida
I don’t think anyone does. They know better.
I was just about to say they should do an Interim title fight between Evans and Machida.
The reason I think it should be for an interim title was already pointed out by Haze. It is never a good thing when the belt is held up for a long time, be it injury or TUF. Interim titles are the only way to get in some 5 round contender fights.
by naturalshadow on Jul 12, 2010 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
great point, Haze
never thought of it from that angle.
I got no beef with interim titles, my beef is when they’re still having interim title fights AFTER the real champ has returned and defended his belt. (ie: Nog/Mir)
But you make a great point and I’m all for seeing big fights go 5 instead of 3
agreed
It holds the spot for the number one contender, so they are guaranteed a shot. Rashad shouldn’t be penalized because of Shoguns surgeries.
So he either doesn’t fight or he fights for a non-title and if he loses he loses his title shot, hardly fair.
But I agree, if you can’t defend your belt for a year you should lose it imo. They should just win the belt and Shogun should just get an auto title shot when he’s recovered to win it back.
Shogun lost a close decision! Everyone get crazy!
i really do hope they have an interim title fight
rashad will get knocked out again and im way more interested in seeing machida/shougun III.incidentally i think rashads got more chance than machida against shogun after a lay off and i would probably cry myself to sleep if that prick beat my boy!
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
Sweet
February is just around the corner.
Conan : You are known as a striker. Is that correct? Tell me what that means.
Chuck : Well I like to punch people, or kick them.
How about Rashad gets the winner of lil nog vs. Bader.
& machida vs. Page so shogun can rest up & come back 100%. Get well soon shogun!!
by d*locc on Jul 11, 2010 12:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
there really isnt a interim title fight available
Rashad is the #1 contender so ofcourse he will participate but who do you put against him instead of shogun, machida is coming of a loss page already beaten, lil nog two wins but does not impress only legit candidate would be jones if he gets past the janitor and i dont think rashad wants to fight jones all that team member bs. So who do you have left for a interim title fight except rashad ?
Leg kicks are the most underrated weapon in MMA
by robinhorobson on Jul 11, 2010 12:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
i say let machida beat up on rashad again.
YOU CANT PLEASE EVERYBODY SO YOU MIGHT AS WELL PLEASE YOU!!!!!!!
by BigDickChainey on Jul 11, 2010 12:42 PM EDT reply actions
i say let machida beat up on rampage and give rashad a fight with bader.
rashad would give bader his first loss and rampage will be knocked silly and become the wrestler he always wanted to be. hollywood won’t want him b/c his movie did not even break even with the costs. soo much rashad hate and the guy has lost once in his career and is a decent person. i’ve made around 1450 dollars with him too. he will beat shogun too and then the rematch with machida. peace.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Glory favors the bold. Chance favors the prepared mind. Luck, well i have that too. University of Utah goes to the Pac-12 conference in 2011. I expect them to compete immediately for the conference CG. I still will always follow the Mountain West Conference. Brock Lesnar will defeat Cain Velasquez and face the winner of Junior Dos Santos vs Roy Nelson where he will defeat JDS and stake his claim as pound for pound champion.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jul 12, 2010 2:09 AM EDT up reply actions
When will they learn
that damn knee needs to heal,they cant rush that because you might feel fine and then all the sudden….“POP!” …..that knee needs a long layoff,this is his 3rd surgery in 3 years,but hey i guess you gotta do what you gotta do to feed your family..but trust me that knee will be jacked up again
"A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything" -Malcolm X
i disagree
i think shoulder is the worst, then knee.
ive injured both
SHOGUN SLAYED THE DRAGON! Hell Yeah
by Phenomenal Angel on Jul 11, 2010 2:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Who could Rashad Fight for Interim Belt?
Either Rich Franklin or Where the Hell is Forrest Griffin? I think the UFC is resting Griffin for Shogun. Because Shogun wants revenge for his Loss against Griffin we all seen what happened to Machida after that controversial loss. Randy vs Rashad to see who the best 205 wrestler is and they can call them the Interim Champion at the same time :D
by Cory B on Jul 11, 2010 2:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
LHW picture...
Shogun Rua v Rashad Evans in February
Until then, here are the fights I’d like to see…
Rashad Evans v Anderson Silva ‘exhibition’
Why? A good stylistic match up to keep Evans busy and fighting top competition until Shogun recovers and offers Silva another stylistic challenge which is likely to bring the best out of him and some respite from middleweight action after he demolishes Sonnen and waits for Belfort to be cleared to fight.
Lyoto Machida v Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson
Why? They are both coming off losses but are both still considered top 5 in the division so it makes sense to match them off in a #1 contender fight to face the winner of Shogun/Evans.
Jon Jones/Vladimir Matyushenko v Rich Franklin
Why? This provides ‘Bones’ with the chance to continue building momentum after his controversial defeat to Matt Hamill and going on to face Rich Franklin would be another step up in competition and a good indication of how he is maturing as a fighter. As for Franklin, a win over Jones or Matyushenko if he himself beats Jones, would cement his place in the higher reaches of the division after disposing of Chuck Liddell last month.
Thiago Silva/Tim Boetsch v Ryan Bader/Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Why? There is the potential of back-to-back wins for Nogueira, which would elevate him right back into title contention after the underwhelming performance against Brilz.
hahaha and the chance that their #1 contender (rashad) wil loose is pretty big
And because rampage is scared to loose again he recentely said he doesnt want to fight lyoto.
And now this injury of shogun really messses up the lhw division
Leg kicks are the most underrated weapon in MMA
by robinhorobson on Jul 11, 2010 3:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
nobody is going to defeat jon jones and to me a dq (especially like the one vs hamill)
i would not call it a defeat. yes it’s in the loss column but it’s actually good for his career now b/c everyone who gets mounted by jones knows the punishment that is coming (hamill and vera, broken bones) that is a huge physcological advantage.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Glory favors the bold. Chance favors the prepared mind. Luck, well i have that too. University of Utah goes to the Pac-12 conference in 2011. I expect them to compete immediately for the conference CG. I still will always follow the Mountain West Conference. Brock Lesnar will defeat Cain Velasquez and face the winner of Junior Dos Santos vs Roy Nelson where he will defeat JDS and stake his claim as pound for pound champion.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jul 12, 2010 2:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m so happy he’s coming back rather sonner than late that I have no words to add to this thread, just a picture.
Have a nice week maniacs
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