Griffin Walking Around With A Few Extra Pounds

Griffin’s worry over the weight-cut and potential reduction in stamina is explained by his strategy to wear Rua down over the course of their three-round fight.

Shogun: Elbows Are More Dangerous Than Stomps

Former Pride star Shogun has spent the majority of his career in competitions permitting stomps, and he is a huge advocate of that particular weapon.

Forrest Griffin: I Don't Think About Jon Jones, I Think About Shogun

Forest Griffin talks to TATAME and gives his thoughts on his upcoming bout and past fight with 'Shogun'.

UFC Rio: Forrest Griffin V Mauricio Rua II

It was considered one of the biggest upsets in the sport when they fought the first time.
Now Forrest Griffin will try to make it two for two when he faces fellow former light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC Rio in Brazil on Aug. 27

The bout has been confirmed to MMAWeekly.com by several sources after first being reported by GracieMag.com.

After blasting through the competition in Pride, Shogun (19-5) was one of the first high profile fighters to move to the UFC after Zuffa purchased the former Japanese powerhouse promotion a few years back.