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10 MMA Fighters That Didn't Let Age Stand in the Way of Success
At 36 years old, Brazilian legend Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who made his pro debut in June 1999, still possesses the chops to garner the No. 8 slot on the UFC's list of top 10 heavyweights. Roughly two years after "Big Nog's" debut, his younger identical from Bleacher Report Read more »
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Shogun: My appendix burst before 2nd Machida fight
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua meets Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 161 in a rematch of one of the best fights of all time. Shogun discusses his motivation entering this bout, and how a serious medical situation almost derailed his second bout with Lyoto Machida from MMAPlayground.com Read more »
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Shogun Rua: I burst my appendix two months before second Machida fight
Mauricio Rua has pretty much done it all in MMA - Pride Grand Prix champion, UFC light heavyweight champion, two fights of the year. After 11 years and 28 fights, Rua (21-7) might have problems finding the motivation to get back in there and keep grindin from Bloody Elbow Read more »
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UFC 161 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Barao vs. Wineland' on June 15 in Winnipeg
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is close to putting the finishing touches on its upcoming UFC 161 pay-per-view (PPV) fight card, scheduled for June 15, 2013 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. UFC 161 will feature bantamweight champion from UFC Mania Read more »
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UFC 161: ‘Shogun’ Rua looks to relive championship glory days ahead of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rematch
Thanks to his impressive Muay Thai technique and brutal soccer kicks, a then 21 year-old "Shogun" ran roughshod over his opponents beginning in 2003. Among his accomplishments was a memorable run in the 2005 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix where he defeate from MMA Mania Read more »
