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[Warchief]

Away from the octagon since September 2007, Maurício Shogun talked with TATAME after a magnetic resonance and is confident in his return to the UFC octagon. "My knee is very good, thanks to God. I was going to begin my hard train this week but I spoke to my doctor and he decides to make the exams this week. I have been doing Boxing and physical train, and I think next week I will return to the Jiu-Jitsu and gradually train more", said Shogun, who watched, last Saturday, the man who defeated him at his last appearance win the UFC belt, but for a while Shogun don’t think in a return fight against Forrest Griffin.

“I will train hard to face anyone. I had a defeat on my debut and I can’t choose my opponent. It is not settle yet, but I expect to return on December, it’s better for me”, said Shogun, that will open a branch of the Universidade da Luta, at Curitiba , on 21st this month. “On 21st there will be a event only for the press and on 22nd there will be the open class to more than 800 students. Wanderlei Silva will be here”, said the athlete.

Shogun expects to return on December :: TATAME

[thumper]

VERY good news! I can't wait for him to re-establish himself

[Severn]

Shogun should just sit out the year and get himself ready for 2009. An ACL injury is a hard thing to rush. He should take his time.

[atj-lucko]

Has there ever been a bigger fall from grace in MMA?

[Severn]

Originally Posted by atj-lucko

Has there ever been a bigger fall from grace in MMA?

What are you a new fan? He had a bad injury and lost ONE match. Hell use Crocop if you feel inclined to throw a name under the "fallen from grace" bus. If not him I'm sure you can find other names that fit that bill better than Shogun.

[thumper]

yeah I'm not sure losing ONE fight to the guy that is now the champ is a fall from grace. lol

[fredro32]

Definitely looking forward to seeing a 100% healthy and motivated Shogun make his return to the UFC!!

[Problematique]

Originally Posted by fredro32

Definitely looking forward to seeing a 100% healthy and motivated Shogun make his return to the UFC!!

Same here man.

[Diegonightmare]

If he were to return on that NYE card, that would put that card over the top as possibly the strongest UFC card ever.

There's already BJ Penn vs. GSP/Fitch (whoever wins the upcoming title fight) strongly rumored for the NYE card, and Silva-Cote is a distinct possibility dependent upon how much damage Silva takes vs. Irvin and vs. Okami at UFC 88. Also Wanderlei vs. TBA is rumored for the NYE card.

Add Shogun vs. TBA to that mix and you have an over-the-top supercard.

[hunterkiller]

Shogun has rumored to have been returning 3 times this year already. Lets see him training for an actual scheduled fight before we get our hopes up.

ACL injuries are career enders for many. In the NFL, an ACL injury usually means you're out for a year and never the same even when you return. I just don't know how effective he will be and where his mind will be once he does get back.

I hope he comes back with a vengeance but torn knee ligaments are no joke. All of your mobility hinges on that knee ligament.