![]() ![]() On his inconsistency and inability to string together victories: Starting off with Rua, the former UFC 205-pound champion was asked about his past, as well as where his future lies. But, before the action commences and the time for talking is over, both main event fighters shared some brief "Last Words."īoth main event competitors had a chance to speak to the media at the pre-fight press conference in Boston ( watch video replay here) before they squared off at the weigh-ins ( watch video replay here). The Light Heavyweight showdown has potential to be a stellar fight, rounding off an excellent fight card on paper. Sonnen tried to step up as a replacement, but visa issues prevented the "American Gangster" from appearing on the card and "Shogun" was pulled from the Winnipeg event shortly after. Rua was originally slated to face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 161, but the Brazilian was forced off the card because of an injury. In just a few hours, FOX Sports 1 will launch as the new Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) home, and its debut event, UFC Fight Night 26, features a classic clash of mixed martial arts (MMA) styles when Mauricio Rua takes on the always-entertaining Chael Sonnen. ![]()
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