{"id":356734,"date":"2020-07-22T06:45:03","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T13:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=356734"},"modified":"2020-07-22T08:40:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T15:40:51","slug":"shogun-rua-explains-motivation-behind-third-bout-with-antonio-rogerio-nogueira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/mma-news\/antonio-lil-nog-nogueira\/shogun-rua-explains-motivation-behind-third-bout-with-antonio-rogerio-nogueira\/","title":{"rendered":"Shogun Rua explains motivation behind third bout with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shogun Rua has explained his reasons for wanting to fight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira a third time, despite already beating him twice.<\/p>\n

Shogun has already picked up two victories to his name against Nogueira, but he still remains excited about their third showdown. They are scheduled to collide in the light-heavyweight co-main event of UFC on ESPN 14 this weekend on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n

Their first matchup took place during the PRIDE middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal in 2005 where they went to war in a classic. Shogun ultimately claimed the unanimous decision victory. They then faced off 15 years later at UFC 190 in 2015. Again, Rua took home the unanimous decision win<\/a> after three rounds, and also earned the “Fight of the Night” bonus.<\/p>\n

With fifteen years since their first clash and retirement<\/a> around the corner, their trilogy fight opens up the possibility of vindication for Nogueira and the opportunity to exit the game on a high.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis fight will probably be the last fight of my career, my farewell fight,\u201d Antonio Rogerio Nogueira said to\u00a0MMA Fighting<\/a>. \u201cSo being able to have this rematch with Shogun is both challenging and motivating. I thank Shogun for giving me this opportunity. I\u2019m sure we\u2019ll put on a great fight again.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his last fight in May, Nogueira experienced a first-round knockout loss against Ryan Spann. Shogun is aware of the high stakes for his opponent and credits their rivalry for being a key factor throughout his career.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, it\u2019s crazy,\u201d Rua said to reporters at a UFC on ESPN 14 media day. \u201cI fought Nogueira (at) the start of my career, the middle and the final. I\u2019m happy because Rogerio is a legend of the sport, and I know this fight motivates him, but for me, too, and I\u2019m very happy for this fight.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s exciting for me because I know Nogueira wants this fight, and I know he told Dana White, \u2018I want Shogun again\u2019 because this motivates him for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his last two wins, Shogun used his power to seal the TKO victories against Tyson Pedro and Gian Villante. He intends on doing the same against Nogueira for their third meeting.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re both fighters that are looking for knockouts every time.\u201d Shogun said. \u201cHe fights aggressively standing up, I fight aggressively standing up, so naturally our styles match in this way, and it opens up and tends to be an exciting fight all the time, and I think that\u2019s what we\u2019re going to be looking for again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Who do you think will win the third fight between Shogun Rua and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Shogun Rua has explained his reasons for wanting to fight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira a third time, despite already beating him twice. Shogun has already picked up two victories to his name against Nogueira, but he still remains excited about their third showdown. 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