Mauricio Shogun Interview Post Fight UFC 113

Hours after becoming the second fighter in history to win a belt in Pride and UFC, Mauricio Shogun Rua spoke with Tatamá directly from Canada, to celebrate the great victory by knockout against Lyoto Machida at UFC 113. In the talk, said that Shogun is back among the best in the class after five years of his win in Pride, said he was operated on for appendicitis seven weeks before the fight, despite the recommendation of doctors not will fight the fight, talked about the extra motivation after the first fight with Machida, acknowledged the support of fans, many of whom consider him the best heavyweight in history.


What do you think of the fight against Machida?



I was very happy with the result, everything has gone well, thank God. I put everything in practice was implemented, was a tough fight. He chose to take the fight to the ground and try to stay on top, but I did well and got back to the fight standing in order to knocked out with a blow to the head ...


You believe that victory would come so fast in the first round?



The fight is unpredictable, you can not say what I hoped I did not expect, but knew that in our category is a fatal oversight. Machida is a tough and experienced, but I did not know what would happen in the fight.

As you can see the controversial defeat in the first fight that led to the rematch?



It was really a struggle of much controversy, but only became my motivation to come hard for this fight and win the belt.


Dana White who told you in the octagon?



I praised a lot because I had stomach surgery seven weeks ago, I was operated on for appendicitis ... I had to undergo emergency surgery, but decided to fight. The doctor and Dana told me that just would not be good fight, but I decided to take responsibility, "I said it would be nice and was pretty happy with my attitude and I praised me.



This operation affected his training?



I've been almost two weeks without doing anything and after these weeks I was able to walk and then start hard training again, only after a month.


You feared losing speed in the struggle and resilience after two weeks without training?



No, because I was ready and had enough time to recover.



And the thrill of returning home with the belt, you have been the second wrestler to win the belt in Pride and UFC?



I am very happy to have won the event.



Many fans are pointing to you as the best heavyweight of all time ... Do you agree?



I think not ... Wanderlei is in front of me, he represented Brazil at the top for many years and will have to see how I stand on that summit.



Against whom do you think will be his first defense of the belt? Who do you think will win the fight between Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson?



Why, I have no idea. I heard a comment that could be Randy Couture ... I think either this is Randy, and Rampage Rashad, one of them.



How do you think Randy would be a fight with or against the winner of Rampage Rashad x?



It would be a tough fight, are athletes and anyone would doubtless be a tough fight ... Now I have to train even more.



And you can give a rematch against Rampage or Minotouro ...



I leave it to Dana White ... I am a professional wrestler and I'm ready to fight with anyone they choose for me.


You will be there to support his brother Ninja Rua for the win ... What is your expectation?



No doubt I'll be with ... Fight 15 (May) and is expected to return home with two wins to his and mine.



Leave a message for his fans who are happy with their wins in the UFC.



I have an enormous affection for my fans, who always defended me. A hug with all my heart for them because I have always in mind. I try to treat them the best possible ... A special greeting to my fans in Brazil, which have a great affection for me.