(Video courtesy of YouTube/BadBoy)
Here’s a video for all of you members of the Potato Nation who have Mauricio “Shogun” Rua counted out of his first UFC light heavyweight title defense this weekend against Zuffa hypemonster, Jon Jones.
Shogun’s camp seems to be pretty convinced that Jones is going to want none of Rua standing, and as such, have focused training largely on what they’re going to do when “Bones” inevitably takes the fight to the canvas. It’s interesting to note that although Rua only picked up one of his 19 wins by submission, he has been a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for six years — three years longer than Jones has been training in mixed martial arts.
If the fight remains standing, Shogun has that angle covered as well as evidenced by the liver-shot TKO of his sparring partner at the end of the video above and the recent appearance the former PRIDE star made on ESPN’s Sport Science below.
(Video courtesy of YouTube/pafosmma)
For those keeping score, Shogun’s mark of 2749 lbs of force nearly quadrupled muay thai champ Mel Menor’s Sport Science record kick of 770 lbs.
If he can avoid Jones’ jabs and clinch game on Saturday night, Bones’ legs may be in for a long or short night depending on how much abuse they can take.








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commentsI'm going to call it at Shogun takes Jones down and sub's one of his large limbs.
Jon "Broken Bones" Jones.
-Shogun's jiu jitsu against lil Nog, and his sweeps in general
-Standing up easily against Machida who has a better top game than Jones
-Jones leaving his arm out there to be snatched against Vera
-Jones' ability to take anyone down
-Jones' GnP is nasty with those long limbs
If Shogun knocks Jones down to his back he could dominate, but he probably won't take him down, though he is not too bad at that (took down Chuck amongst others)
Shogun has big power and could make clinch take downs dangerous with his knees and elbows
I think Shogun has this, though if Jones beat him it would surprise me far less than if anyone else (other that A. Silva) beat him
3 things:
- skinny leg vs steel shin (remember Aldo vs Faber?)
- on the ground, very long limbs = easier arm and kneebar
- should be allowed soccer kicks like in PRIDE :)
Go Shogun! Mostra a esse arrogante o que é o verdadeiro MMA!
@ doowm - maybe some of us are judging this fight on the merits, dipshit. I've been watching Shogun since the Akihiro Gono and Akira Shoji fights, and I love the guy, but I think Jones is too much for him. It is easier to assume that we all buy into DW propaganda so you don't have to concern your tiny little head with making an argument for your position.
"beating up sparring partner's doesn't impress me". Who gives a shit if your impressed? Rua? Your momma? lmao I doubt it!
Rua via rear-naked choke rd 2
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