It was a close and fun fight just like the first two and once again Mauricio Rua emerged victorious against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Island 3: ‘Whittaker vs. Till’. After three rounds, ‘Shogun’ managed to eek out a split decision victory against his longtime rival. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the bout.
Shogun and Lil Nog up next! #UFCFightIsland3 pic.twitter.com/g5d20azGDJ
— Gerald Meerschaert (@The_Real_GM3) July 26, 2020
Nog vs. Shogun. Two guys you gotta love and don’t wanna see lose. Let’s just hope for another Pride⚡️ like barn burner. @ufc #UFCFightIsland
— Devin Powell (@DevinPowellMMA) July 26, 2020
Shogun broke the streets rules of this trilogy! NO TAKEDOWNS! #UFCFightIsland3
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 26, 2020
Am I dreaming? Shogun vs Nogueira what a fight #UFCFightIsland @ufc
— Marlon Moraes (@MMARLONMORAES) July 26, 2020
It truly does feel like a throwback PRIDE fight watching these two legends battle! #UFCFightIsland3
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 26, 2020
Fighting in Pride added a decade to everybody’s face.
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) July 26, 2020
Two old dude who would mess you up if you pop off at the mouth!
— Yves (@thugjitsumaster) July 26, 2020
Wow mma legends! What a fight! So much respect for these guys over 60 fights combined and they still bring it! wow #UFCFightIsland3
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 26, 2020
Who won?? Doesn’t matter 2020 we watching shogun vs Nogueira @ufc #ufcfightisland
— Marlon Moraes (@MMARLONMORAES) July 26, 2020
Close fight, between these two Pride Legendary fighters. #UFCFightIsland3
— John Wayne Makdessi (@JohnMakdessi) July 26, 2020
I imagine these guys are rehydrating with a tall glass of Metamucil backstage. #ShogunvsLilNog
Hey I drink it too.
— Yves (@thugjitsumaster) July 26, 2020
Two of Brazilian legends @ShogunRua @Minotouromma #UFCFightIsland3
— Thiago Marreta (@TMarretaMMA) July 26, 2020
Much respect for these legends #Ufc
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) July 26, 2020
I’m so sad #UFCFightIsland3
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) July 26, 2020
Congratulations on an amazing career @Minotouromma inspired many martial artists over the years, as did both of the Nogieras. #respect
— michael (@bisping) July 26, 2020
respect to lil nog enjoy retirement legend
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) July 26, 2020
