Many have been questioning how much Mauricio Rua has left in the tank. With 35 professional fights spanning nearly 15 years, “Shogun” has been around for a long time. As a former light heavyweight champion, he’s fought the best. At tonight’s UFC Fight Night 106 in Brazil, Rua proved that he still has fights left to give.
Rua achieved a third round TKO victory over Gian Villante in the co-main event of tonight’s fight night. Many fighters have responded to the third consecutive victory of the light heavyweight veteran. Here is what some of the pros had to say.
Shogun is hurt!!! Don't clinch!!! #UFCFortaleza
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) March 12, 2017
Man, Gian is a giant LHW. #UFCFortaleza
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) March 12, 2017
I like this fight ?#UFCFortaleza
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) March 12, 2017
I love how they ended the round early… "You good? Cool… see you back here in a minute of so." #UFCFortaleza
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) March 12, 2017
Huge shots. No defense. Good chins. ??♂️? #UFCFortaleza
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) March 12, 2017
I feel like either one of these guys could get ironed out at any second. #UFCFortaleza
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) March 12, 2017
Shogun just went full Pride Shogun on Gian(T) to end it!!! #UFCFortaleza
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) March 12, 2017
Rua cashes
— Mike "Biggie" Rhodes (@TeamRocBiggie) March 12, 2017
Uuuooooolllllll! Vibra Shogun!!!@canalCombate
— Luiz Besouro (@BesouroRFT) March 12, 2017
I still love watching Shogun ? #UFCFortaleza That was a fun fight to see
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) March 12, 2017
When Shogun wants the mic one more time…..he gets it lol
— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) March 12, 2017
One for the old school! Beautiful variety of punches. Unbelievable he's still going at this top level of the sport. #Hespect #UFCFortaleza
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) March 12, 2017
