Murilo "Ninja" Rua to Shine Exclusively
by RearNakedPoke on Nov 26, 2009 5:53 PM EST
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MMAJunkie.com report that
Mixed martial arts fans hoping to see former EliteXC middleweight champion Murilo "Ninja" Rua in the Ultimate Fighting Championship or Strikeforce anytime soon may be disappointed.
Ron Foster, the matchmaker for the up-and-coming Shine Fights promotion, today confirmed with MMAJunkie.com that the organization has signed Rua to an exclusive three-fight U.S. deal.
Rua (17-10-1) is expected to make his promotional debut in early 2010, possibly against UFC and Strikeforce vet Falaniko Vitale (26-9).
The promotion has featured notables such as Yves Edwards, Roan Carneiro, Antonio Mendes, Antwain Britt, Micah Miller and NFL vet Herbert "Whisper" Goodman. The organization also garnered some attention in September with the signing of colorful boxing veteran Ricardo Mayorga, a former WBA/WBC welterweight and WBC junior middleweight champion who's fought everyone from Oscar De La Hoya to Shane Mosley to Félix Trinidad.
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ya
i was rather hoping to see him in strikeforce, maybe against shields…ah well, still get to see him :)
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by RearNakedPoke on Nov 27, 2009 3:39 AM EST up reply actions
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