UFC 134 – Rafael Cordeiro preparing “Shogun” to go to war against Forrest Griffin in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rafael Cordeiro, the head coach of former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, has been speaking about the Brazilian’s upcoming rematch with Forrest Griffin at UFC 134 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil later this month, explaining he’s preparing him for war.
Speaking via MMAWeekly.com, Cordeiro said:

“When he fought the first time with Forrest, he came from the (knee) surgery. He didn’t train a lot for the first fight. It’s no excuse, but now, what he’s going to do is different. He (doesn’t) have any injury. He’s ready for the fight. He going to offer Forrest one better fighter. Every day, I see a different Shogun. He (trains) with great motivation because he trains with his old partners for the fight. It’s important he trains with guys (with which) he has a good connection. I want to prepare his mind for war. The (training) partners help his body. I want to prepare his mind for war.”

Rua will be looking to get back to winning ways in just a few months time when he takes on another former champion and the man to defeat him on his octagon debut, Forrest Griffin at UFC 134 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.