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Dana White: Shogun Rua would have rather been cut than fight Glover Teixeira
Word to managers everywhere: keep it brief when discussing your clients with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White. You might get put on blast in the media.
That's what happened with Mauricio Rua after he reportedly declined a fight against Glover Teixeira when matchmaker Joe Silva offered it to him following Thiago Silva's injury and subsequent removal from the UFC 149 fight card.
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Dana White: Shogun Would Rather Be Cut Than Have to Fight Glover Teixeira
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua could be playing a little "Duck, Duck, Goose" with UFC newcomer Glover Teixeira. The former UFC light heavyweight champion was initially scheduled to face Thiago Silva in the UFC on FOX 3 main event slated for ... Read Post
UFC: Why Is Mauricio "Shogun" Rua Getting a Free Pass?
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua has been catching a number of headlines recently for his refusal to fight fellow Brazilian Glover Teixeira. Following the UFC on FX 4 event, Dana White let it be known that "Shogun" would rather be cut than fac... Read Post
Dana White: 'Shogun' Rua preferred being cut to fight with Glover Teixeira
SUNRISE, Fla. - To hear Dana White tell it, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua really doesn't want to fight Glover Teixeira. That news came out earlier this month. But on Friday, White expanded on Rua's decision to turn down a fight with the new... Read Post