Mauricio "Shogun" Rua Underwent Major Surgery on His Appendix Two Months Before UFC 113
by Michael Rome on May 9, 2010 2:19 AM EDT
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The rumors about Shogun's injury were incorrect, but he was not 100% for tonight's fight against Lyoto Machida. Shogun came down with Apendicitis a few months before the fight, and had to undergo major surgery. The procedure was kept under wraps, but Shogun confirmed it tonight on MMA Live.
According to UFC sources, the UFC was prepared for the worst case scenario. It was rumored earlier this week that the company had Randy Couture ready to step in to fight Lyoto Machida incase Shogun could not fight.
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Randy is getting more offers than TBA these days
by BradCr on May 9, 2010 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 5 recs
To be fair, MacNeil thinks your appendix is in your knee.
Keep Firing, Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on May 9, 2010 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 10 recs
McNeil is still figuring out that whole human thing.
"I am a man who pisses largely and frequently, which they say is a sign of great mental activity" -Henry Miller-
by Neil Manich on May 9, 2010 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
To be fair, this is his medical consultant...
by Razreshat on May 9, 2010 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
I thought YOU were the robot!
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by pdl on May 9, 2010 2:11 AM EDT up reply actions
WHOOP-WHOOP-WHOOP-WHOOP-WHOOP-WHOOP-WHOOP
Walking the line between intelligence and ignorance since 1985
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Awesome.
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by a tommy point on May 9, 2010 1:42 AM EDT up reply actions
or is your knee in your appendix?
who the hell keeps with that shit anyways, amirite?
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As the admin on the thread that led to TSW put it
People will shirk responsibility, but give them an enemy and they’ll fight to the bitter end. (That, and Heaven started it.)
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for appropriate use of all caps
by Patrick John McGreevy on May 9, 2010 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions
About to get his ass whooped... by the US Army
Betcha didn’t see that coming didja?!
WHERE IS YOUR KARATE NOW PLAYBOY?!
"Sometimes hype just ain't enough." - Jens Pulver on his win over BJ Penn
by lowellthehammer on May 9, 2010 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
The funny thing is
That’s actually WAY more applicable in Machida’s case than Maia’s.
The “rich kid” part, anyway…
Wasn't Shogun a male model?
Wouldn’t he be the playboy?
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by Scott C. Broussard on May 9, 2010 2:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Hitting the pee, hard.
Keep Firing, Assholes!
The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. - HP Lovecraft
by Ubernoober on May 9, 2010 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Scary
Both because Randy was going to get a title fight and that Shogun wasn’t 100%
"I am a man who pisses largely and frequently, which they say is a sign of great mental activity" -Henry Miller-
Are we talking about the same Randy Couture or is there another one with a chin?
"I am a man who pisses largely and frequently, which they say is a sign of great mental activity" -Henry Miller-
by Neil Manich on May 9, 2010 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
C’mon…You think Randy would have a shot? Lyoto has lost one time, to a complete animal. Randy would get mugged.
With the mood on BE tonight
Can you get even half the people here to believe that Machida would stand a chance against Captain America? :P
really impressed with Shogun’s professionalism and heart. wasn’t a huge fan before this fight, but this won me over.
Anderson Silva should take notice: THIS is how a champion acts.
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by bobthewriter on May 9, 2010 1:44 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
what if youre only 2%?
like milk
Moisture is the essence of wetness.
by troy145 on May 9, 2010 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Randy could have been fighting Machida or Toney. That is certainly a big disparity in quality of opponents right there.
Keep Firing, Assholes!
The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. - HP Lovecraft
by Ubernoober on May 9, 2010 1:49 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
rec'd
You either are fighting at the time the #1 lhw in the world or a guy making his mma debut.
I expect more news on this
in the coming days.
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Happy Mothers' Day
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by Scott C. Broussard on May 9, 2010 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Franklin McNeil just reported that Rua was in fact drinking Machidas urine.
by nitro on May 9, 2010 1:57 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
I drink your urine-shake!
I drink it UP
by woomikee on May 9, 2010 3:00 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Its a rec bonanza!
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Not to be to much of a hater...
But is appendix removal really MAJOR surgery?
Its a pretty simply procedure.
Tough crowd
I had an appendectomy at 14. I don’t think I was even back to participating in gym class 2 months afterwards, let alone KO’ing Machida. It’s like a week before you can even stumble around, all hunched over in pain. For a long time after the surgery, running or jumping makes your wound feel like it’s ripping apart. Maybe it’s easier for grown men or maybe they’ve improved their methods and created a less invasive version of the appendectomy in the last 15 years, but I’m constantly amazed at how quickly professional athletes are able to return from it.
Minor Surgery
Nice news break, that is pretty impressive to have surgery months before a fight. Amazing actually, not being able to fully train and have to be careful of breaking stitches, not to mention cardio issues. A small procedure like this is incredibly impressive given his performance in a championship fight months later, but Major surgery? Oops on the headline. I work at a hospital, this is far from major surgery. Nice break on the story though, must still give you props, I read it here first.
If Shogun keeps polishing that English, he can be the first real Brazilian MMA star in the US.
Get this man on Monday’s Letterman!
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by Anthony Pace on May 9, 2010 2:18 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Fuck Letterman
Glad he seems to be able to move on from the whole extortion thing, and the infidelity is what it is (read: on him), but fuck him anyway.
Randy? Are you kidding me? I want to see the UFC try to hype Randy vs. Shogun…might be first death in Octogon
It was the backup plan for Randy to REPLACE Shogun, not to fight him
Though… Machida vs. Randy would be amusing.
GET HIM A BODY BAG
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH
Don’t worry Lyoto, a pint or two of your own pee and you’ll be good as new!
by Jeff Barnes on May 9, 2010 3:24 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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