Rematch Paulo Filho-Murilo Ninja slated for July

The duel between Paulo Filho and Murilo “Ninja” Rua brought light to Pride’s ring in 2006, and they will meet again. TATAME’s partners at PVT confirmed the rematch for Iron Man of July 7th, and Fred Fondes, Paulo’s manager, also confirmed it to our crew.

“Our contract is already signed. Now it’s about Murilo, but I guess everything is already settled”, reveals Filho.

For this bout, Fred also affirmed Paulo is very excited about fighting Rua and might be assisted by Josuel Distak on his preparation, same coach he had when fought at Pride and WEC.

“Paulo is very excited and has been training a lot. He like these fights and gets excited about the opportunity. He also said he will have Distak’s support for this fight”.

Paulo Filho and Murilo Ninja fought in 2006, on the extinct Pride Bushido. Paulo got the win and years later he became a WEC champion.

http://www.tatame.com/2012/04/19/Rematch-Paulo-Filho-Murilo-Ninja-slated-for-July

Oh, didn't expect that, I thought Ninja retired. Should be interesting.

Sweet fight. Wish Paulo would return to form.

So much for retirement.

Don't really care to see either of these guys nowadays but when matched together, it isn't that bad of a bout. Paulo just doesn't have the mindset to be a fighter anymore and Ninja's chin is pretty shot.

moronoRepublic wrote:So much for retirement.

Don't really care to see either of these guys nowadays but when matched together, it isn't that bad of a bout. Paulo just doesn't have the mindset to be a fighter anymore and Ninja's chin is pretty shot.

I agree about Ninja and Paulo but I´m very excited for the fight. Two former top guys looking to get back in the spotlight.

Paulo is the man, can't wait for this fight to be honest.