I would never underestimate "Shogun" - I haven't had a big wish to fight "Shogun". He's a top 10-ranked fighter, he's a former world champion and a true legend in the sport and there's not a whole bunch of them out there that are still competing today. On his opinion of where "Shogun" is at and if he can take him down regularly: Ive got 10 pounds to go to get to light heavyweight and if I was at 185 id have 30 pounds to go so I would rather not cut weight, but there are certain fights that I want so there are weight classes and regulations." On how this fight can help or hurt him at light heavyweight (205 pounds): But if you can finish a fight, finish it."
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I like to see myself on TV and so does the rest of the world so I'm not in any big hurry out there. It's not fair in rodeo it's not fair in gymnastics and we've got problems in this sport. The reality is when people are judging people - it's never fair. The judges are very good and we all love to gripe because that's fun - we all love to talk about that as an analyst or as a fan. "It's good advice, we're always trying to finish matches - I'm a wrestler, and you're always looking to pin the guy which means put his shoulders to the mat and that's the best thing you can do. On his opinion of "never leaving it in the hands of the judges:" The questions then shifted toward Sonnen, who was in true form, never shying away from his opinion: I think my chance at the title shot (depends on) the result of this fight." Right now I'm really focused on this fight and getting back on track. "My main goal is to get back to a title shot and I think this victory over Sonnen is the first step. On where a victory over Sonnen puts him in the division: I'm an experienced fighter and it doesn't change my mind." my desire for the victory will be the same. Even if he starts talking it's not going to change anything. "No, it doesn't because Sonnen always respected me - since the beginning of our careers and even before this fight. If he is surprised of Sonnen's lack of trash-talk: I always train to do my best, always looking for the victory." "I think part of that is because I've always fighting the best guys in the world - since I started my career, I always faced the best and top guys. On his inconsistency and inability to string together victories: Starting off with Rua, the former UFC 205-pound champion was asked about his past, as well as where his future lies. But, before the action commences and the time for talking is over, both main event fighters shared some brief "Last Words."īoth main event competitors had a chance to speak to the media at the pre-fight press conference in Boston ( watch video replay here) before they squared off at the weigh-ins ( watch video replay here). The Light Heavyweight showdown has potential to be a stellar fight, rounding off an excellent fight card on paper. Sonnen tried to step up as a replacement, but visa issues prevented the "American Gangster" from appearing on the card and "Shogun" was pulled from the Winnipeg event shortly after. Rua was originally slated to face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 161, but the Brazilian was forced off the card because of an injury. In just a few hours, FOX Sports 1 will launch as the new Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) home, and its debut event, UFC Fight Night 26, features a classic clash of mixed martial arts (MMA) styles when Mauricio Rua takes on the always-entertaining Chael Sonnen.
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