Rua has a lot riding on this fight, that\u2019s for sure, and he also has revenge on his mind after his last bout with Coleman. Rua is a world-class striker who loves both knees and elbows; a more technical version of fellow Brazilian and Chute Boxe comrade Wanderlei Silva who can be just as mean and opportunistic at times in the ring or octagon.<\/p>\n
Rua hasn\u2019t fought in a while either, with his last bout against Forrest Griffin in late 2007. He had been battling injuries at that time and didn\u2019t look like the same Shogun Rua who became an elite fighter at the light heavyweight division in PRIDE. The only questions surrounding Rua coming into this fight are his health and potential confidence problems stemming from it.<\/p>\n
If Rua comes out looking like the old Shogun PRIDE fans knew and loved from his days in Japan, he should easily win this fight. It is a somewhat difficult match stylistically for Rua considering Coleman\u2019s strength and experience, but Rua has too much motivation going into this fight to lose it as long as he is healthy.<\/p>\n
Coleman may have been worth throwing a little bit of cash on as a possible upset pick over Rua if he were a little younger, but at the age of 44 against a young, hungry, talented, motivated fighter like Rua. Its going to be Rua’s revenge in this fight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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