Despite Shogun Rua’s claim earlier in the week that he will be back in action by the end of the year, it appears that Dana White has a different timescale in mind.

UFC light-heavyweight champion Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua believes he will be back in the octagon as early as December of January following successful knee surgery.

Mauricio Shogun Rua’s recent knee surgery is expected to keep him out until March of 2011.

Still elated after winning the UFC light-heavyweight title on Saturday night, Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua now has several other fighters in his sights.

Like BJ Penn last month, Lyoto Machida has just launched a book two days after losing his UFC title.

The UFC 113 fight card is starting to take shape. Take a look inside for all the latest match-ups.

Any hopes of a quick resolution to the Lyoto Machida – Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua debacle have been dashed with the news, first reported by Yahoo! Sports writer Dave Meltzer, that Machida damaged his hand in the five round battle, and will now require surgery.
There had been strong rumors that a …

In the fifth episode of his ‘Inside Wand Fight Team’ video blog, Wanderlei Silva reveals that he has no doubts over who won the controversial Lyoto Machida – Shogun Rua bout. Silva is a close friend of Shogun’s and was one of the few fighters who picked him …

In a little over two days time Lyoto Machida and Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua will face each other in the octagon at UFC 104, and one will leave with the light heavyweight belt around their waist.
In the two videos below you can watch the fighters training for the bout, …

After his victory over Rashad Evans at UFC 98 to win the light heavyweight title, Joe Rogan announced, “Welcome to the Machida Era!” It was a bold statement that suggested that 31 year old Lyoto Machida may be ready to take his place as the next dominant champion in …