In his final Octagon appearance, former champion Shogun Rua spoke to Daniel Cormier following his defeat to opponent Ihor Potieria in the featured prelim matchup at UFC 283 on Saturday.
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I believe we just watched the last Pride fighter leave the UFC. End of a generation.
@@beauaIloevv have some respect for a legend bum
@@beauaIloevv Go do something productive instead of hating
@@hshmonta4888 💯💯
@@beauaIloevv HEY sir, my double Big Mac has one patty, can I have another one
@@beauaIloevv bro you have close to 700 comments just on this channel alone😭
Still one of my favourite fighters of all time. Shogun was electrifying the world in Pride. His stomps and soccer kicks were some of the best ever. His grand prix win was the stuff of legends and I'm glad to have been able to witness the magic of this man. The final chapter of the pride fighters are slowly closing but they will never be forgotten.
Shogun and machida man good times
A true legend.
Pride never dies!
Well said my brother !!!
Shogun vs Hendo is my favorite fight 🤘🏾🔥💯
There will never be another like Shogun Rua. Godspeed to a legend
@@beauaIloevv no one said he was the best of all time you goof ball
@@beauaIloevv Stupid
Competing at this lvl in 2023 is a feat within itself for this man. Salute
@@beauaIloevv Bro your really trying to speedrun the most pathetic human being in 2023 achievement ☠️
@@beauaIloevv Yeah, but there are worse fighters that are currently champion.
Damn. I'm almost the same age as Shogun and watched most of his fights throughout his career. It feels like I'm retiring as well and feel a sadness that one of my favorite fighters is hanging up his gloves. May GOD bless you and keep you young always Mauricio "Shogun" Rua.😢
I have sympathy for you brother 🙏🏻
You feel like you're retiring? Without all the training and fights right
@@davidgaskins2589 lol 😂
@@davidgaskins2589 hahaha actually I boxed for a season for the Marine Corp and did many underground fights when I was a MCMAP (Marine Corp Martial Arts Program) instructor as well as saw action in the middle east when I was part of F.A.S T. (Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team) Company so yes I felt the sadness of Shogun hanging up the gloves only difference is most of my fighting was for life and not for points or a belt. Edit: I actually know what he's saying goodbye to. The comraderie, the brotherhood, and all the good Marines I know I would never train with or see again. But in his case his fellow teammates and gym and the fans. The fans part I know nothing about! 😂
I understand where you are coming from brother. I feel sad too.
An absolute legend. Those Hendo fights will go down in history. Pride never die.
Man, Shogun Rua was my first favourite fighter, back when I started watching MMA as a 12 year old kid in 2009! It was right around the time he lost to Lyoto Machida, then won the title in the rematch, before losing it to Jon Jones. Absolutely loved watching his older fights in Pride, it was what got me into Pride in the first place, the way he demolished Rampage Jackson in the thai clinch is still one of my favorite performances in MMA. Holy shit how time flies... This guy is an absolute legend
Imagine how I feel I started watching back in 1994 when it all started what a ride!
Even as a Machida fan I gotta say Shogun was robbed and won their first fight
Absolute legend..in and out the cage...one of the all time best. Soccer kicks make take downs game so much different
Thanks for all the great fights Shogun. Respect to a true legend!!!
@@beauaIloevv Why would a supposed fight fan disparage a vet and former champ on the night he retires? You're embarrassing.
@@beauaIloevv HEY sir, my double Big Mac has one patty, can I have another one
@@beauaIloevv he was champ in 2011 you are nothing in your life
@@beauaIloevv Will you coment in every post?? You have a spirit of envious.
@@beauaIloevv sit down casual. This is not a topic for you noobs to speak on. Stay silent you clueless casual
Legends never die. Best of luck for your rest journey
@@beauaIloevv but he win our hart,respect way to long ago.
@@beauaIloevv go fight bozo😂😂😂
@@ThaEagle Shogun survived 16 years in the UFC, Beau wouldn’t last a week.
@@beauaIloevv HEY sir, my double Big Mac has one patty, can I have another one
A true legendary MMA warrior a brutal berserker in his prime. Stay healthy Shogun God bless you and your family.
Very cool guy. Met him on the streets of Waikiki back when he was about to fight Chuck Liddell.. Even got to take a pic with him. Hats off to him and his illustrious career. 👏👏👏 Thank you for all the years! Obrigado Shogun!
This man was my favourite fighter when I first got into the sport as a young lad. God bless this man! So many incredible fights dating back before his UFC tenure, absolute HOF fighter!
Same here. It was Shogun, Carlos Newton, Wanderlei Silva….Saw a lot good action around those times.
Legend! Always prioritizing entertaining the fans with violent show/fights over everything else
Legend 👏 Congrats on an amazing career brotha!!! There will never be another like you! Shogun!!!
It’s honestly hard to believe just how long guys like Shogun have been able to continue fighting MMA at a high level like this. People like him just aren’t human. Hats off, Shogun. You are a legend.
Legend, prime time shogun in pride was a dangerous guy . Respect
A true legend of the sport. What a beast. ❤
Legends never die. Thank you Mauricio Shogun Rua!
Now that is all said and done we can really appreciate Shogun for what he really is. One of the best fighters ever, and arguably the MMA GOAT.
nah lmao he is a bum
happy retirement legend💪
What a night.. mad respect to Shogun for what's he's done in the sport 🙌
One of the greatest fighters of all time! So sad that he lost his last fight. But what a legendary career!
When shogun landed that nasty combo in the first I was praying ihor would go out. I knew it was his one chance.
THIS GUY IS A LIVING LEGEND FOR PEOPLE THAT FOLLOW THE UFC FOR THE PAST DECADE OR LONGER HE WAS A SUPER EXCITING FIGHTER
It was a pleasure watching you fight especially in the early days :)
Great career shogun we all love you
Pride never died. It just retired.
My all time favorite a legend been doing it for long thank you Shogun you will be missed
heroes get remembered, legends never die.
Respect brother you made ufc what it is today.
My first ever favourite fighter in MMA. Long Live Shogun!
Shogun is a damn legend!
End of an era
Legend thanks for the memories
I played with this dude 1000's of times on the ufc undisputed demo on ps3
Same😅 But on xbox 360.
Oh wow what a memory 🔥
Thank you Legend
The last pride fc champion and the last fighter out of pride to compete in UFC One of the most violent fighters of all time , I wished he'd retire earlier , So much respect to that guy it's hard to see a legend like him going out on a low note . Thank you Shogun.
I don't consider anyone entering the Octagon ever being a low note. Most people wouldn't ever.
Te amo Shogun 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Shogun forever
What a legend. My #1 favorite fighter of all time. An absolute warrior! His fights with Dan Henderson will go down as 2 of the best fights ever.
this guy is the greatest of true warriors. thank you mauricio for all the memories. minus the knee injuries i think he would have reigned for a long long time. what a fighter
Watching Shogun was what got me into MMA & combat sports as a teenager. Aspiring to be as violent as Shogun was in Pride was what led me to step into the cages and rings that I've fought in. Shogun will always be my favorite fighter.
People don’t realize before he even got to the UFC he had a whole career in Pride just smashing dudes violently. He’s got to be one of if not the toughest dudes that ever fought in combat sports. Thank you Shogun for all those great years. You are a true Champion and Legend your legacy is cemented.
who tf doesn't realize that? Just because you just found out and were surprised
@@rip2889 A lot of newbie casual fans have no clue.
Man I watched this guy's career from the start. When he first burst onto the scene in pride and destroyed Shoji. Then moved up the ranks taking out top guys and winning the Pride GP. Then came to the UFC and had that tough debut loss against Forrest, but he still rebounded and got to the top winning the UFC title. The guy has done it all...no shame in hanging them up at this point.
Respect for the legend
I’ve been a shoguns fan since 2005 - he an MMA legend, icon and pure martial artist. I'm sad to see him retire and end an era in PRIDE FC, as he was the last pride fighter to end their career in the UFC. I wish shogun happiness and success in the future. Enjoy the retirement champ, and you earned your status as a UFC hall of Famer!!
Thank You Shogun 🤘😔
First Shogun Rua will be remembered as a legend
@@beauaIloevv LEGEND *
@@beauaIloevv well this "journeyman" was a pride grandprix champion and ufc light heavyweight champion. He's a legend by all means unlike you.
@@beauaIloevv then why don't you go to Brazil and fight him then you 🤡. Deny it all you want he was still a champion in two of the best organizations.
@@beauaIloevv the only thing stiff is your apparent position of negativity and your ego. Never heard of you. Who did you defend a belt against? Never seen you in an MMA battle. Which means you'd never even get close to the Octagon nor have the kind of heart and discipline it takes to commit to the grind of what requires his inner and outer battle in this sport. Someone should've taught you respect. But, your little upside down pentagram speaks about your lack of direction and lack of soul. Go back to playing Minecraft, minion.
@@beauaIloevv HEY sir, my double Big Mac has one patty, can I have another one
WE LOVE HIM
What a legend shogun is. Possibly the most respectful fighter to ever compete in the sport.a true martial artist. What a phenom he was when he stormed through that legendary pride tournaments. That kind of legacy can't be replicated . Will surely be missed 😢
A legend thank you for all the years
We love you Shogun! Thank you for everything. Hope the next chapter of your life is filled with fortune and happiness.
Much love and God bless him ninja and his family
RESPECT !!!!!! WHAT A LEGEND!!!
Remember watching him in Montreal became a fan right away Love you Shogun
Una leyenda por peleadores como este es que las MMA ESTÁ en la CIMA 👍💯👊
Rua gets tkoed and Cormier says how good does this feel.
*LEGEND*
Thank you Sir enjoy your family and friends
Great fighter. Good man and respectful to all. Respected by all. 👏👏👏
Thank you and goodluck on the next journey former champ 🙏💯
Legendary career thank you Shogun for the decades of entertaining fights. You are a true warrior
Remember that legendary fight with hendo? And his legendary career run
Legend and pioneer. An MMA great for sure
Legend
Absolute legend man, definitely miss seeing him fight
Certified OG right here. Enjoy retirement Legend! 👊🏽
Legend god bless you hero
Thank you Shogun
Stay blessed brother
TRUE LEGEND.
I've watched shogun fight since pride and even now he's my favorite fighter, long live the legend Shogun Rua!
Man shogun one of my favorite fighters of all time sad to see him go but it’s time, wish him the best had a great career!
Thank you Shogun.
Legend of the sport.. so many wars..
legend, icon shogun
en su prime, Shogun fue una inspiración para los practicantes de mma... siempre serás un grande SHOGUN RUA!!
Legend in MMA❤️
This day I had to say goodbye to my favorite fighter of all time my boy shogun thank you for all the wars ❤😢
Thank for everything Legend
One of my favorite fighter if all time Shogun
Absolute legend
My favorite fighter!
Legend.
Solid shogun thank you from New zealand
Твои поединки в наших сердцах
True legend!!!
Pride grandprix champion and ufc lightheavyweight champion. Fair well shogun🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🏆
Absolute legend true warrior !!! Shogun was My first favorite fighter back in the pride day he is the man that make me feel in love with this beautiful sport Take care of yourself My man god bless you have a great after carrer you deserve it we would never forget you and your brother ninja !!!
I like how the translater told him what DC was saying as DC talked, Start doing that shit often👍🤘
But I hope he said what shogun really said,bc shogun talked for like 45 seconds and translator was done in like 10 seconds lol
Respect to a legend
thank you ...enjoy your well deserved retirement...
ABSOLUTE LEGEND.
God bless shogun a true legend thank you for all your success and fights you gave us
Leyenda! Saludos desde Tijuana. 🇲🇽🥇
Your a legend your legacy will be forever shogun!!
such a legend man
One of my favorite fighters of all times. Sadly we all get old. Enjoy retirement champ.
We RESPECT HIM!
Shogun, we love you