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Jake Shields & Murilo Ninja Rua Sign With Elite XC
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Jordan Kaye sent along the following:
ProElite just announced the signing of two new fighters • Jake Shields and Murilo "Ninja" Rua.
Both fighters will appear in the next EliteXC fight on May 5.
Jake Shields
Team: Team Gracie Fighter
Style: Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, and Muay Thai
Record: 16-4-1
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Fighting out of: San Fransisco , CA
Age: 28
Biggest Win: Hayato Sakurai
Jake Shields is known for his technical grappling ability and amazing cardio. The 2 time All American at Cuesta College is currently ranked #6 in the world by MMAweekly and has won his last 5 fights. He joins his training partner and the #9 ranked welterweight in the world, Nick Diaz, on the EliteXC roster. Jake will be making his EliteXC debut on May 5th.
His highlights include:
-Rumble on the Rock Welterweight GP Champion in 2006.
-Former Shooto Champion
-3rd place in the World Submission Championships -Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Champion
Murilo "Ninja" Rua
Team: Chute Box
Style: Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu
Record: 12-7-1
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Fighting out of: Curitiba , Brazil
Age: 27
Biggest Win: Mario Sperry
Murilo "Ninja" Rua comes from the world famous Chute Box camp in Brazil , home of Vanderlei Silva and brother Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Only 27 years old, Ninja has already fought some of the best fighters in the world. He is a very well rounded fighter and known for his ultra aggressive style.
He will be a perfect addition to the EliteXC middleweight division, which already boasts David Loiseau and Joey Villasenor. Ninja will make his US debut on EliteXC's May 5th card.
Finally some confirmation this rumors been swirling for a long time now lol But it should be cool Ninja's PRIDE career hasn't been as good as it could be for a long time now and this could be a fresh start for him. I'll try to get some profiles up for them in abit to lol
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