Quinton Jackson wants to rematch Mauricio Rua in Japan
by Hubert Lau on September 26, 2011

Quinton Jackson wants to have a rematch with Mauricio Rua in the UFC's return to Japan in 2012 according to fightersonlymagazine.co.uk.

"I want to go to Japan in February and fight Shogun. That's what I want, a rematch with Shogun in Japan. Lets put it together Dana," Jackson said following his bout with Jon Jones at UFC 135.

Jackson and Rua first fought each other nearly five years ago in Pride Total Elimination 2005, Rua would emerge the victor after stopping Jackson in the first round due to TKO from soccer kicks.

Since their meeting both men found their way to the UFC and have also held the UFC's light heavyweight championship belt at least once in their career. Jackson recently attempted to recapture his former title from Jones at UFC 135 but was unsuccessful, falling to a rear naked choke in the fourth round after being thoroughly out pointed in rounds prior.

Rua is currently scheduled to fight another former Pride star in Dan Henderson at UFC 139. If Rua can avoid serious injury during that bout, a rematch with Jackson is possible.

"I didn't know he was fighting Henderson but it would be a dream come true," Jackson added.

The targeted date for the UFC's return to Japan is February 26, 2012 with the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama playing host for the event. Other former Pride stars, Wanderlei Silva and Mirko Filipovic, are expected to make an appearance.

 |  (8) Comments GO HARD: if not shogun... id like to see Rampage vs King Mo, japanese love both these guys and they hate eachother. The Hitman: A healthy Shogun takes this fight 4/5 times IMO. I hope they make it. I can see this fight being easy hype. Good fight. arlovskiviako: This is a dangerous fight for Shogun, he can still use the Clinch and knees, but he can't soccer kick or stomp, I think that takes a lot of threat away, he just needs to get in and out and not stand in front of Page. seedheadondatrak: Like GH, I also think its a 50/50 fight. Would love to see it!! Either of them by U/SD or Shogun by a overwhelming barrage of strikes or Rampage by KO (punch)
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