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Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua

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Martial Artist

The Resume

    (November 25, 1981- )
    Born in Curitiba, Brazil
    Fought in the UFC and Pride Fighting Championship
    Has held the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
    Winner of Pride's Middleweight Grand Prix (2005)

Why he might be annoying:

    He seems to be injury-prone, especially with his knees.
    In his first two fights after coming back from injury in 2009, he didn't gain much respect due to the fact he didn't give good performances in defeating two UFC Hall of Fame fighters who were considered past their prime.
    He lost in his attempt for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship at UFC 104 despite many fighters and UFC President Dana White beleving that he won.
    He worked as a model before focusing on his MMA career.
    He has a few tattoos.

Why he might not be annoying:

    At UFC 113, he had a rematch with Lyoto Machita and became the first man to defeat him, capturing the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in the process. He won in less than a round.
    He won Sherdog's Fighter of the Year in 2005 for winning PRIDE's Middleweight Grand Prix, defeating four notable fighters along the way.
    In 2009, he won Sherdog's award for Comeback Fighter of the year.
    He is renowned for his striking ability.
    He has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Credit: whiff boy


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 25 Votes: 16.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 23 Votes: 69.57% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 53 Votes: 49.06% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 75 Votes: 34.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 67 Votes: 53.73% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 184 Votes: 47.28% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 58 Votes: 65.52% Annoying