Shogun wants stomps in the UFC
The UFC had to outlaw stomps in order to bring the sport of MMA into the mainstream, a move former…
The UFC had to outlaw stomps in order to bring the sport of MMA into the mainstream, a move former Pride star Mauricio Shogun Rua completely understands as president Dana White continues to take the sport into new territories.
The weekend’s Strikeforce event saw fellow Brazilian Fabricio Werdum willingly hitting the mat in order to avoid a striking contest with Alistair Overeem, a tactic that may not have proved so tempting had stomps and soccer kicks still been permitted.
“In Brazil MMA is ready for the UFC now,” Shogun told ESPN. “Many people have seen the UFC, many people like MMA. It’s very popular now, and after UFC 134 on August 27 it will change even more because people will see this big show.
“I hope for a change in rules. The stomps… my opinion is elbows are more dangerous than stomps.”
Asked directly if he would like the UFC to make stomps legal, Shogun answered: “Yes!”
