Author Topic: Forrest Griffin vs. Shogun Rua Rematch Official for UFC: Rio (Read 3937 times)

MindSpin · « **on:** April 15, 2011, 12:11:07 PM »

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua originally came to the UFC in 2007 as the #1 light heavyweight in the world. He'd been Pride's rising star in the division since 2005 when he won their Middleweight (205lbs) Tournament by beating Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Alistair Overeem and Ricardo Arona. No one expected The Ultimate Fighter winner Forrest Griffin to have much of a chance against Shogun, but Forrest shocked the world by finishing Rua at UFC 76 and then going on to win the UFC title. Since then their individual fortunes have risen and fallen with both winning and quickly losing the championship belt. Now they meet again according to MMA Fighting:

Geo · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2011, 05:20:45 PM »

wasn't Rua gimpy for that fight ?

didn't he have knee surgery after that ?

George Whorewell · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2011, 12:43:51 PM »

Good. Rua is going to decapitate Forrest-- a nice tune up fight before he fights Lyoto again.

Personally I would have liked a Rampage Forrest rematch first, but maybe that will come next anyway.

suckmymuscle · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2011, 07:42:52 AM »

Quote from: George Whorewell on April 16, 2011, 12:43:51 PM

Good. Rua is going to decapitate Forrest-- a nice tune up fight before he fights Lyoto again.

Personally I would have liked a Rampage Forrest rematch first, but maybe that will come next anyway.

Yeah, Shogun is probably the most vicious ground-and-pound guy in all MMA. That second fight between him and Machida was the most brutal fight I've ever seen in MMA - except for that fight between Wandy and Rampage when Wandy kneed Rampage into a coma lol. I actually thought Machida was dead when the judge stopped the fight. Forrest Grififth is a can and he could barely win against an injured Shogun. The only good fighter to come out of TUF is Jones. That show blows.

SUCKMYMUSCLE

suckmymuscle · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2011, 07:44:44 AM »

Quote from: Geo on April 15, 2011, 05:20:45 PM

wasn't Rua gimpy for that fight ?

didn't he have knee surgery after that ?

Yes, he had injuries to his knees and also to his lower back. He was not even fighting at 50%.

SUCKMYMUSCLE

kevcat · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2011, 12:46:00 PM »

I wouldnt really call Forrest a 'can'.He looked decent in his last fight against Franklin IMO

coltrane · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:47:01 AM »

Yeah, and didn't that "can" beat Rua before? If a "can" beats another fighter, is the beaten fighter now a "can"? Just wondering.

George Whorewell · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2011, 07:02:31 AM »

He beat Rampage when Rampage was on one leg, he beat Rua when Rua was on one leg and other than that he has beaten nobody.

A down and out Rich Franklin doesn't count as a serious victory.

coltrane · « **Reply #8 on:** April 18, 2011, 07:25:10 AM »

I'm so sick of hearing about injuries etc. A win is a fucking win. No excuses. If you have an injury, don't fight.

WeightPSHR · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2011, 07:29:18 AM »

Quote from: suckmymuscle on April 17, 2011, 07:42:52 AM

Yeah, Shogun is probably the most vicious ground-and-pound guy in all MMA. That second fight between him and Machida was the most brutal fight I've ever seen in MMA - except for that fight between Wandy and Rampage when Wandy kneed Rampage into a coma lol. I actually thought Machida was dead when the judge stopped the fight. Forrest Grififth is a can and he could barely win against an injured Shogun. The only good fighter to come out of TUF is Jones. That show blows.

SUCKMYMUSCLE

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHA!!!!!!

I knew it. OUTED for stupidity.

WeightPSHR · « **Reply #10 on:** April 18, 2011, 07:33:01 AM »

Quote from: suckmymuscle on April 17, 2011, 07:44:44 AM

Yes, he had injuries to his knees and also to his lower back. He was not even fighting at 50%.

SUCKMYMUSCLE

Honestly, the only time Rua has looked good in his last several fights was when he KO'd Machida. He had an embarrassing fight with Coleman that will forever tarnish his name.

I think Forrest will dominate this time. Jones dismantled what was left of that PRIDE has-been.

MindSpin · « **Reply #11 on:** April 18, 2011, 08:39:26 AM »

Quote from: suckmymuscle on April 17, 2011, 07:42:52 AM

Yeah, Shogun is probably the most vicious ground-and-pound guy in all MMA. That second fight between him and Machida was the most brutal fight I've ever seen in MMA - except for that fight between Wandy and Rampage when Wandy kneed Rampage into a coma lol. I actually thought Machida was dead when the judge stopped the fight. Forrest Grififth is a can and he could barely win against an injured Shogun. The only good fighter to come out of TUF is Jones. That show blows.

SUCKMYMUSCLE

You've just been outed as either a complete retard or a total troll. Jones in TUF...lol.

coltrane · « **Reply #12 on:** April 18, 2011, 08:44:33 AM »

Remember guys: This is the same MMA expert that thinks Vitor Belfort's real name is Victor.

MindSpin · « **Reply #13 on:** April 18, 2011, 09:08:24 AM »

Quote from: coltrane on April 18, 2011, 08:44:33 AM

Remember guys: This is the same MMA expert that thinks Vitor Belfort's real name is Victor.

lol

Jadeveon Clowney · « **Reply #14 on:** April 18, 2011, 09:11:22 AM »

Quote from: suckmymuscle on April 17, 2011, 07:42:52 AM

I actually thought Machida was dead when the judge stopped the fight.
SUCKMYMUSCLE

More evidence that you're a 12 year old retard.

suckmymuscle · « **Reply #15 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:25:21 PM »

Look all the menstruating girls ganging up against me. Hey, CockSpin, you are the phaggot who said that Frank Mir would beat Fedor because he beat an 86 year-old Nogueira who is brain damaged has multiple injuries to his knees, elbows, back also neck, bro. That one was really priceless.

You cannot critiicize anyone, bro. You are a moron.

SUCKMYMUSCLE

MindSpin · « **Reply #16 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:37:38 PM »

Quote from: suckmymuscle on April 18, 2011, 12:25:21 PM

Look all the menstruating girls ganging up against me. Hey, CockSpin, you are the phaggot who said that Frank Mir would beat Fedor because he beat an 86 year-old Nogueira who is brain damaged has multiple injuries to his knees, elbows, back also neck, bro. That one was really priceless. You cannot critiicize anyone, bro. You are a moron.

SUCKMYMUSCLE

lol...it's only Monday and you're melting down this bad. You have a rough week ahead of you...

WeightPSHR · « **Reply #17 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:49:19 PM »

Quote from: suckmymuscle on April 18, 2011, 12:25:21 PM

Look all the menstruating girls ganging up against me. Hey, CockSpin, you are the phaggot who said that Frank Mir would beat Fedor because he beat an 86 year-old Nogueira who is brain damaged has multiple injuries to his knees, elbows, back also neck, bro. That one was really priceless. You cannot critiicize anyone, bro. You are a moron.

SUCKMYMUSCLE

Can you tell us what season of TUF Jon Jones is from?

coltrane · « **Reply #18 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:55:07 PM »

Or what Belfort's first name is?

Geo · « **Reply #19 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:20:50 PM »

Quote from: coltrane on April 18, 2011, 07:25:10 AM

I'm so sick of hearing about injuries etc. A win is a fucking win. No excuses. If you have an injury, don't fight.

Rua's fight with Coleman was beyond pathetic....

do you honestly think the Rua that fought Coleman could have beaten Machida (basically twice) and Lidell ?