What happened to Shogun Rua?

Rua (27-12-1 MMA, 11-10-1 UFC), a former UFC light heavyweight champion, UFC Hall of Fame inductee and PRIDE FC grand prix winner, succumbed to a second-round TKO in his rematch with Craig (14-4-1 MMA, 6-4-1 UFC) at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

What type of fighter is Shogun Rua?

Craig

Is Shogun Rua Japanese?

Maurício Milani “Shogun” Rua (Portuguese pronunciation: [mawˈɾisiu ˈʁuɐ]; born 25 November 1981) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former model. He competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.

Why is Rua called Shogun?

5. Mauricio Rua: “Shogun” Rua is rumored to have received his nickname because “Shogun” was the brand of a gi he wore while training Brazilian jiu-jitsu. A native of Curitiba, Brazil, Rua’s explosive fighting style earned him plenty of comparisons with Chute Boxe teammate Wanderlei Silva.

Is Shogun Rua still fighting?

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua is not retiring from MMA just because promotion president Dana White wants him to. In fact, “Shogun” believes he’s still in line for another two fights before calling it quits. The Brazilian turns 40 in November.

Is Shogun still fighting?

Shogun hasn’t fought since UFC 255 last November when he suffered a stoppage loss to Paul Craig. Following that defeat, UFC president Dana White hinted that the former PRIDE star had retired from MMA. But according to the Brazilian himself, he is not officially retired yet.

How old is Mauricio Shogun?

40 years (November 25, 1981)
Maurício Rua/Age

How long has Shogun been fighting?

Pride Fighting Championship Debut Shogun debuted with the Pride organization on October 5, 2003. At that time, he had compiled a 4-1 career record and was coming off a loss to Renato “Babalu” Sobral. He had also developed something of a reputation for himself, having earned each of his victories via knockout.

Is Shogun retired?

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How much do Shogun fighters make?

15. Mauricio Rua. Known as the “Shogun,” Rua has earned $4.54 million as a UFC fighter.

Is Mauricio Rua retired?

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua is not retiring from MMA just because promotion president Dana White wants him to. In fact, “Shogun” believes he’s still in line for another two fights before calling it quits.