So the Pride Grandprix Shogun finally shows up.

He's brother Ninja left. Shogun and Ninja are very close. Shoguns a very passive dude though. I dont think he has any beef with Chuteboxe.

 

Yep, all true.

I seen the same Shogun vs Chuck that I seen in PRIDE which is why I was in the minority in picking him to beat Machida the 1st time as well as the rematch (I didnt expect a 1st rd KO tho TBH)... some blamed Chuck being past prime for Rua looking so good but I was watching Rua`s timing & reactions more than anything Chuck wasnt doing & to me he looked the same guy that beat Rampage, Overeem & co.

Im glad to say I called it... the true best LHW is back where he belongs, no1.

Ps. Machida is probably still the 2nd best LHW in MMA... THATS how good a fully fit & primed Mauricio`Shogun`Rua is.