Drock
01-14-2010, 02:25 AM
Shine Fights is pleased to announce the official signing of a bout between former world champion Murilo "Ninja" Rua (17-10-1) and tough Hawaiian fighter Falaniko "Niko" Vitale (26-9).
The bout will take place at a yet-to-be announced Shine Fights III event, which is tentatively scheduled for spring 2010.
Ninja and Niko are both well-known to casual and hardcore MMA fans. Rua was a PRIDE mainstay, fighting in Japan’s premier MMA organization a total of 13 times, and his brother is UFC light heavyweight contender Mauricio "Shogun" Rua.
Vitale is noted for his time in the UFC, where he defeated Matt "The Law" Lindland, as well as his experience in StrikeForce. In addition, both fighters share a common opponent in "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler, and both have battled top MMA competition.
This will be a huge fight for the combatants, as a victory will help propel the winner towards bigger and better fights, while the loser will head back to the drawing board.
Full Story At
http://www.mmamania.com/2010/1/13/12502 ... nja-rua-vs (http://www.mmamania.com/2010/1/13/1250252/shine-fights-iii-ninja-rua-vs)
The bout will take place at a yet-to-be announced Shine Fights III event, which is tentatively scheduled for spring 2010.
Ninja and Niko are both well-known to casual and hardcore MMA fans. Rua was a PRIDE mainstay, fighting in Japan’s premier MMA organization a total of 13 times, and his brother is UFC light heavyweight contender Mauricio "Shogun" Rua.
Vitale is noted for his time in the UFC, where he defeated Matt "The Law" Lindland, as well as his experience in StrikeForce. In addition, both fighters share a common opponent in "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler, and both have battled top MMA competition.
This will be a huge fight for the combatants, as a victory will help propel the winner towards bigger and better fights, while the loser will head back to the drawing board.
Full Story At
http://www.mmamania.com/2010/1/13/12502 ... nja-rua-vs (http://www.mmamania.com/2010/1/13/1250252/shine-fights-iii-ninja-rua-vs)