Shogun looking to make a name in the US off Forrest

Posted 22 Sep 2007 in Forrest Griffin, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, UFC 76

Well known in Japan and in mixed martial arts circles, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua is looking to make a huge impression on the mainstream UFC fans with a win tonight over Forrest Griffin. “I have watched a lot of UFC fights but I have never watched a live show so it will be interesting, but Forrest is very good, great endurance, very tough and he makes a fight very exciting”, Shogun told the Press Telegram. “Many people don’t know me in the U.S. but once I beat Forrest, they will recognize me.”