“He’s already said he’ll be back in the gym next Monday. He’s going to fight again, hopefully as soon as possible, maybe in December. We’re looking at ‘Shogun.’ Chuck will face anyone they put in front of him.
You’re dealing with a guy that just lost a fight, is totally depressed right after a humongous loss. [...]

At an event where there were doubts any fight might make it to the judges scorecards a surprising six bouts went to decision. A very strong crowd was on hand for a fight card filled with technical duels and bouts that had major implications in their respective divisions.
In the nights main event Chuck Liddell was [...]

Keith Jardine def. Chuck Liddell via split decision
Forrest Griffin def. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua via submission – Round 3, 4:45
Jon Fitch def. Diego Sanchez via split decision
Lyoto Machida def. Kazuhiro Nakamura via unanimous decision
Tyson Griffin def. Thiago Tavares via unanimous decision
Rich Clementi def. Anthony Johnson via submission – Round 2, 3:05
Jeremy Stephens def. Diego [...]

“UFC 76: Knockout” is now in the past and MMAFrenzy.com was the place to be for live quick results, round-by-round coverage, and discussion with other fight fans.
The event was headlined by a light heavyweight main event between contenders Keith Jardine and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell. Top welterweights Jon Fitch and Diego Sanchez [...]

Seventeen of the eighteen fighters participating in bouts at UFC 76 tomorrow night made weight in their first trip to the scales at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The lone exception was Jon Fitch who weighed-in one pound over the 171 pound welterweight limit but was able to drop the additional pound within a [...]

Forrest Griffin, not Lyoto Machida, will be Mauricio “Shogun” Rua’s opponent at UFC 76 according to reports. The news contradicts numerous previous reports that suggested Machida would be facing the top light heavyweight.
Rua is 16-2 in his mixed martial arts career but has yet to fight in the UFC. Rua has won 4 straight fights [...]

In a recent Sports Illustrated Article UFC President Dana White was asked about recent PRIDE transfer Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and what his status is. White confirmed he will be fighting in September 22nd in Anaheim at UFC 76.  When asked who his opponent would be White responded that it is not yet known (read not [...]

According to a report from Brazilian MMA website TATAME Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will not miss his UFC 76 fight this September. Here is a rough translation of the report:
“I believe next week we will sign this fight for September” said Shogun.
When asked about the rumors of an injury delaying his debut Shogun calmed down fans, [...]

The long awaited UFC debut of Mauricio “Shogun” Rua now has a date: September 22nd. The 16-2 PRIDE standout will debut in the octagon at UFC 76 in Anaheim this fall. His opponent has not been announced.
Rua’s signing was confirmed earlier this year although speculation was rampant prior to the official announcement that he would [...]

What a fast paced world we live in. Just two days ago it was thought PRIDE may be completely dissolved with all of its top and mid-tier talent signing with the UFC and World Extreme Cage Fighting. New reports have surfaced that this will not be the case and Pride will hold its first post-UFC [...]

Aside from the shocking Diego Sanchez news I reported earlier this morning, Dana White also gave us lots of other interesting UFC news to report during the call:

The UFC is apparently in active negotiations with pro wrestler Kurt Angle and commented that he would love to have Brock Lesnar as well.
Anticipates the UFC will have [...]

For all the heat the UFC has taken in recent weeks over UFC 72 one signing may silence nearly all critics of the event. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua’s team, Chute Boxe is reporting today on their website that he has indeed signed a contract with the UFC and may potentially be fighting in just weeks at [...]

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has signed a 4 fight deal with Pride, not the UFC as originally rumored, according to MMAWeekly.com. The rumors of Shogun coming to the UFC and Pride came as a direct result of the massive ammount of rumors involving the purchase of Pride by the Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta.
The deal will keep [...]

Last night we reported that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua had signed a 2 fight deal with the UFC and a 2 fight deal with PRIDE. More news has come out today making the situation no clearer.
First came news earlier today from a Sherdog.com radio show that Rua had signed a unique deal allowing him two fights [...]

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Mike Swick have both been cast to appear in an upcoming MMA feature film entitled “Never Submit”.
GracieMag.com is reporting that the PRIDE 2005 middleweight grand prix winner Rua will appear in the movie. Here’s part of the article:
“Imperia Entertainment studios and the director James Hergott, were won over by the Chute [...]