Rua Signs to Fight Liddell

[NWOWolfpack]

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Mauricio Rua has signed to fight Chuck Liddell, the Brazilian told Sherdog.com.

"The fight against Liddell is confirmed," Rua said. "I signed the contract yesterday. Now I am going to train hard, focused on him, to represent my new team, Universidade da Luta, and my country. The fight is going to be in June."

Rua, 16-3, debuted in the UFC in September 2007 after a career in Pride that had earned him a reputation as one of the best light heavyweights in the world. However, Forrest Griffin upset "Shogun" at UFC 76, submitting him with a rear-naked choke in the third round.

The Brazilian left the storied Chute Boxe camp last year. He recently returned to training after knee surgery and is in the process of establishing a new team with his brother, Murilo Rua (Pictures).

In December, Liddell defeated the Rua brothers' former Chute Boxe teammate Wanderlei Silva (Pictures) via unanimous decision. The long-awaited fight was seen as a critical victory for "The Iceman." He had lost two bouts in a row before bouncing back with the decisive win over Silva.

[broncofan]

Is Liddell trying to be the Brazilian Hunter?

Should be a great fight!

[keithlewis]

This should be a great fight and Chuck can come back into the title talk if he wins.

[WESTWOOD303]

Liddell will for sure be back in title talks WHEN he wins!!!!

[Make_Believe_Muscle]

I think people are underestimating Shogun.

I think this will be a great fight, and I am sure Shogun will come back better than ever.

I'm expecting a great fight.

If Liddell wins however, I think he's just going to get smashed again against Rampage. I think Rampage got his number already.

If Shogun wins, Rampage can hopefully avenge his lost to him, and even the playing field.

[broncofan]

I would love to see Rampage-Shogun II.

That fight would be great!

[TheBrokenVow]

WAR SHOGUN!

[ArmyofDarkness]

WAR SHOGUN!

I THINK HE WILL STOMP, KICK, STOMP THE ICEMAN!