Shogun Rua gunning for early 2011 return; unsure of next opponent

[Drock]

“Everything is going very well ... The doctor wanted to see how my surgery went, and I was told that it’s OK. The surgery was actually a success. I’m very happy ... I will continue my rehabilitation, which has changed a bit now. I already do most of the leg, swimming, running. After a month, I think I’ll be back to train. I’m very motivated to get back to doing what I like best, which is fighting ... I must return at the beginning of next year, but I still don’t know who it’s going to be against ... Let’s see how my rehab goes. Hopefully, I’ll be back early next year. First, I want to take care of my knee and get back to 100 percent.”

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Mauricio Rua is confident that he'll be ready for a 2011 return once he fully recovers from surgery on his left knee. Though yet to be officially announced, "Shogun" is expected to defend his title against Rashad Evans upon his return; however, that could change depending on the Brazilian's rehab schedule. Anyone think this latest surgery will affect his reign as champion?

story at
http://www.mmamania.com/2010/10/4/17...ly-2011-return

[JCota]

AHHH HELL NO!!! I don't even like Rashad Evans, in fact he's one of my least fav MMA fighters but he earned the title shot fair and square against Page!

[CoolChris1]

It's obviously going to be Rashad Evans.

[Carnius]

I never do this guys, but -facepalm- Who the fuck does he think it's gonna be?

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I think its jardine

[CoolChris1]

I never do this guys, but -facepalm- Who the fuck does he think it's gonna be?

Yeah WTF, this is kind of a no-brainer

[Drock]

man how can he not think he is fighting Rashad Evans? he is obviously number 2 in the division?

[Rich Davie]

I never do this guys, but -facepalm- Who the fuck does he think it's gonna be?

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I think its jardine

That reminded me of this :

[Misfit]

Nice, but honestly, Evans/Rua doesn't do a lot of me.

[CoolChris1]

Nice, but honestly, Evans/Rua doesn't do a lot of me.

It's a great fight between two of the top three Light Heavyweights in the world. It's a very interesting fight stylistically, with the fight going either way. What's the problem with it?

[Noksucow]

I'm just worried that it won't be the same Shogun that fought Machida, but rather the one that fought Forrest. I hope he doesn't rush back.