In the video above, Shogun Rua opens up about a number of topics, from his upcoming UFC Australia fight with James Te Huna to his take on testosterone-replacement therapy. But one of the juiciest nuggets from the clip is Shogun talking about a rematch with Dan Henderson. Rua says the fans want it and so does he.

Props to MMAInterviews.tv for the interview.

The Fox Sports phantom cam made another appearance, this time at UFC Fight Night 26 last Saturday in Boston.

The slow-motion camera captured all the best strikes that happened on last weekend’s fight card, and the poetry in motion can’t be put into words.

Check out the phantom cam in action in the player above and be sure to check out the full UFC Fight Night 26 results below.

UFC Fight Night 26
Shogun vs. Sonnen
August 17, 2013
TD Garden
Boston, Massachusetts

Main Card:

Chael Sonnen def. Shogun Rua via submission (guillotine) at 4:47, Round 1

Travis Browne def. Alistair Overeem via knockout (strikes) at 4:08, Round 1

Urijah Faber def. Yuri Alcantara by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Matt Brown def. Mike Pyle by KO (punches) at 0:29, Round 1

John Howard def. Uriah Hall via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Michael Johnson def. Joe Lauzon via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-25)

Prelims:

Michael McDonald def. Brad Pickett by submission (triangle) at 3:43, Round 2

Conor McGregor def. Max Holloway via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Steven Siler def. Mike Brown via KO at 0:50, Round 1

Diego Brandao def. Daniel Pineda by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

Prelims on Facebook:

Manny Gamburyan def. Cole Miller via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Ovince St. Preux def. Cody Donovan via knockout (punches) at 2:07, Round 1

James Vick def. Ramsey Nijem via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:58, Round 1

UFC Fight Night 26
Shogun vs. Sonnen
August 17, 2013
TD Garden
Boston, Massachusetts

Main Card:

Chael Sonnen def. Shogun Rua via submission (guillotine) at 4:47, Round 1

Travis Browne def. Alistair Overeem via knockout (strikes) at 4:08, Round 1

Urijah Faber def. Yuri Alcantara by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Matt Brown def. Mike Pyle by KO (punches) at 0:29, Round 1

John Howard def. Uriah Hall via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Michael Johnson def. Joe Lauzon via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-25)

Prelims:

Michael McDonald def. Brad Pickett by submission (triangle) at 3:43, Round 2

Conor McGregor def. Max Holloway via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Steven Siler def. Mike Brown via KO at 0:50, Round 1

Diego Brandao def. Daniel Pineda by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

Prelims on Facebook:

Manny Gamburyan def. Cole Miller via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Ovince St. Preux def. Cody Donovan via knockout (punches) at 2:07, Round 1

James Vick def. Ramsey Nijem via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:58, Round 1

With one of the best cards presented in 2013, the UFC came to Boston at the TD Garden Arena, and marked an event of great emotion to viewers in August 17. Among the emotions were a surprise in Chael Sonnen finishing Shogun in the first round, and Alistar Overeem nearly getting by Travis Browne, who survived an onslaught to turn around and knock out the Dutchman with a devastating front kick.

The main event of UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen promised to cap off a night of great matches. Sonnen, as was expected, opened the fight with taking Shogun down. The Brazilian did not recover and the American wrestler worked from on top.

Shogun tore himself away and stood but gave up his neck to Sonnen, who do not think twice about pushing the Brazilian bring to the guard, tightening the guillotine, getting the tap out. Sonnen’s submission win was at the end of the first round.

Of course, Sonnen grabbed the microphone, issuing a challenge to Wanderlei Silva. Will this fight happen? Only time will tell.

In the co-main event, Alistair Overeem sought redemption from his loss to Antonio Silva in facing Travis Browne. Showing customary precision, Overeem began shortening the clash with fists, pressing Browne against the cage and unleashing with massive strikes. Tight punches and knees to the ribs looked as though Browne was headed to another defeat in the UFC. Yamasaki came close to stopping the fight, but did not.

Browne survived and came back to the feet. Having an opponent visibly tired, Browne saw a chance to react and did not take long to take advantage. With a precise kick, like that of Anderson Silva over Vitor Belfort, Browne dropped Overeem and not more than two punches were enough to secure a win for Travis Browne at 4:08 of the first round.

Yuri Alcantara vs. Urijah Faber

Urijah Faber entered the cage to fight Yuri Alcantara in a battle of featherweights. The clash, which was the fourth main card, started with a demonstration of the power by Alcantara, who took the fight to the ground and secured Faber’s back. From there, Alcantara landed several strikes on Faber, and a came close to getting a TKO. However, the American fighter managed to escape the grasp and turned the tides. Faber reversed position, lifted Alcantara and slammed him to the ground.

In the second round, Alcantara tried once more to start with a flurry, applying a high kick that bewildered Faber, but the experienced fighter took his opponent down and applied another series of elbows on the Brazilian, who failed to react. In the third round, more of the same: takedown, ground control and sharp elbows. The Alcantara still tried to finish, trying to save the good old Jiu-Jitsu, but without success. Judges’ decision was a unanimous decision for “The California Kid.”

Mike Brown vs. Mike Kyle 

Mike Brown took little time to finish Mike Kyle in their main card fight, getting the TKO in the first round.

Brown was able to take his opponent down and started raining punches from top control. Swining Kyle’s legs out of the way, Brown landed a fierce punch to put Kyle out cold as the veteran laid on his back. With his eyes in the back of his head, the referee stepped in and saved Kyle from further punishment.

Brown finished off Kyle at 0:29 of the opening round to get his sixth win in a row, calling out welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre in the process.

Other Main Card Results

John Howard def. Uriah Hall via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Michael Johnson def. Joe Lauzon via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-25)

Prelims Results

Michael McDonald def. Brad Pickett by submission (triangle) at 3:43, Round 2

Conor McGregor def. Max Holloway via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Steven Siler def. Mike Brown via KO at 0:50, Round 1

Diego Brandao def. Daniel Pineda by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

Prelims on Facebook:

Manny Gamburyan def. Cole Miller via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Ovince St. Preux def. Cody Donovan via knockout (punches) at 2:07, Round 1

James Vick def. Ramsey Nijem via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:58, Round 1

UFC Fight Night 26 takes place tonight, starting 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT. Catch all the quick results below as the fights are happening.

UFC Fight Night 26
Shogun vs. Sonnen
August 17, 2013
TD Garden
Boston, Massachusetts

Main Card:

Chael Sonnen def. Shogun Rua via submission (guillotine) at 4:47, Round 1

Travis Browne def. Alistair Overeem via knockout (strikes) at 4:08, Round 1

Urijah Faber def. Yuri Alcantara by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Matt Brown def. Mike Pyle by KO (punches) at 0:29, Round 1

John Howard def. Uriah Hall via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Michael Johnson def. Joe Lauzon via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-25)

Prelims:

Michael McDonald def. Brad Pickett by submission (triangle) at 3:43, Round 2

Conor McGregor def. Max Holloway via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Steven Siler def. Mike Brown via KO at 0:50, Round 1

Diego Brandao def. Daniel Pineda by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

Prelims on Facebook:

Manny Gamburyan def. Cole Miller via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Ovince St. Preux def. Cody Donovan via knockout (punches) at 2:07, Round 1

James Vick def. Ramsey Nijem via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:58, Round 1

Watch the UFC Fight Night 26 weigh-ins replay on GRACIEMAG.com in the video player above. Full results for the card below.

UFC Fight Night 26
Shogun vs. Sonnen
August 17, 2013
TD Garden
Boston, Massachusetts

Main Card:
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (205) vs. Chael Sonnen (205)
Alistair Overeem (255.5) vs. Travis Browne (236)
Urijah Faber (135.5) vs. Yuri Alcantara (136)
Matt Brown (171) vs. Mike Pyle (170)
Uriah Hall (184) vs. John Howard (185)
Joe Lauzon (155) vs. Michael Johnson (156)

Prelims:
Brad Pickett (135.5) vs. Michael McDonald (135.5)
Conor McGregor (146) vs. Max Holloway (145)
Mike Brown (145.5) vs. Steven Siler (145.5)
Diego Brandao (146) vs. Daniel Pineda (144.5)

Prelims on Facebook:
Manny Gamburyan (145.5) vs. Cole Miller (146)
Cody Donovan (204) vs. Ovince St. Preux (205.5)
Ramsey Nijem (156) vs. James Vick (155)

Photo by Esther Lin via MMAFighting.com

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua hasn’t before been considered an ill-tempered fighter, spouting off in reaction to trash talk coming from his UFC opponents. His lead-up to the UFC Fight Night 26 main event with Chael Sonnen has been no different.

The fighter mostly ignores the chatter spewed between fights, but one thing he’s taken notice to is Sonnen’s talk of Brazil. That and the way Sonnen talks about his friend, Wanderlei Silva, in the press are things Rua considers slightly bothersome.

“The only thing that bothers me is when he talks about my country and my friend Wanderlei,” Rua revealed at a pre-fight news conference in Boston to promote Saturday’s fight card.

Sonnen, who unofficially sets the standard for pre-fight hype with his delivery of trash talk, reminiscent of pro wrestling, has gone off about Silva in the recent past. Referring to Rua and Silva’s boss, for example, has been part of Sonnen’s verbal assault.

Shogun, though, said it doesn’t affect him to the point of getting in the way of Saturday’s fight. The former Pride Grand Prix champ keeps his crosshairs on making sure he’s ready to compete well when he steps in the Octagon.

“I try to not get too much involved in that,” he said of Sonnen’s views of Silva. “I try to keep my focus on my training so I can make sure I’m going to be 100 percent ready for the fight.”

This time around, Sonnen has been surprisingly quiet going into the main event in Boston. Instead of tirades about his opponent’s culture, fighting style or anything else he’s said about previous foes, Sonnen has been very respectful when discussing Rua.

The 180-degree turn in Sonnen’s approach to the fight hasn’t raised Shogun’s eyebrows, though.

“That doesn’t surprise me,” Rua said. “Chael Sonnen has always respected me, since the beginning of my career. Before our fight he’s always showed me a lot of respect.”

But if Sonnen did start talking, Shogun said, it wouldn’t change anything about what Rua plans to do to the “American Gangster” on Aug. 17. The fight is a chance to get back to where he was in 2010 and 2011: at the top of the UFC’s 205-pound division.

“Even if he starts talking, that’s not going to change anything,” he said. “My desire for the victory will be the same. I’m an experienced fighter and that doesn’t change my mind.

“My main goal today is to get back to the belt – to a title shot. I think this victory over Sonnen will be the first step. Right now I’m really focused on this fight and … getting back on track. I think my chance and my opportunity for a title shot will be the result of my fight.”

UFC Fight Night 26
Shogun vs. Sonnen
August 17, 2013
TD Garden
Boston, Massachusetts

Main Card:
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (21-7) vs. Chael Sonnen (27-13-1)
Alistair Overeem (36-12-1) vs. Travis Browne (14-1-1)
Urijah Faber (28-6) vs. Yuri Alcantara (28-4)
Matt Brown (17-11) vs. Mike Pyle (25-8-1)
Uriah Hall (7-3) vs. John Howard (20-8)
Joe Lauzon (22-8) vs. Michael Johnson (12-8)

Prelims:
Brad Pickett (23-7) vs. Michael McDonald (15-2)
Conor McGregor (13-2) vs. Max Holloway (7-2)
Mike Brown (26-8) vs. Steven Siler (22-10)
Diego Brandao (17-8) vs. Daniel Pineda (18-9)

Prelims on Facebook:
Manny Gamburyan (12-7) vs. Cole Miller (19-7)
Cody Donovan (8-2) vs. Ovince St. Preux (13-5)
Ramsey Nijem (8-3) vs. James Vick (4-0)

Southern California played home to Shogun Rua’s preparation for his UFC Fight Night 26 bout against Chael Sonnen. Under the tutelage of Kings MMA head coach Rafael Cordeiro, with whom the fighter used to train under at Chute Boxe, Shogun is refocusing on his rise to the top of the light heavyweight division.

Check out the video of Shogun training at Kings MMA and read the entire UFC Fight Night 26 fight card below.

UFC Fight Night 26
Shogun vs. Sonnen
August 17, 2013
TD Garden
Boston, Massachusetts

Main Card:
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (21-7) vs. Chael Sonnen (27-13-1)
Alistair Overeem (36-12-1) vs. Travis Browne (14-1-1)
Urijah Faber (28-6) vs. Yuri Alcantara (28-4)
Matt Brown (17-11) vs. Mike Pyle (25-8-1)
Uriah Hall (7-3) vs. John Howard (20-8)
Joe Lauzon (22-8) vs. Michael Johnson (12-8)

Prelims:
Brad Pickett (23-7) vs. Michael McDonald (15-2)
Conor McGregor (13-2) vs. Max Holloway (7-2)
Mike Brown (26-8) vs. Steven Siler (22-10)
Diego Brandao (17-8) vs. Daniel Pineda (18-9)

Prelims on Facebook:
Manny Gamburyan (12-7) vs. Cole Miller (19-7)
Cody Donovan (8-2) vs. Ovince St. Preux (13-5)
Ramsey Nijem (8-3) vs. James Vick (4-0)

The Choke MMA Show is back with another episode of UFC chatter with hosts Erik Fontanez and E. Spencer Kyte. This week, the guys welcome Sports Illustrated MMA writer Jeff Wagenheim to talk UFC Fight Night 26 in Boston. Also, the biggest MMA news stories of the week, including Rousey going Carano and Bellator PPV pipe dreams.

For an archive of episodes, visit the Choke MMA Show homepage

MMA H.E.A.T. streamed the UFC Fight Night conference call and GRACIEMAG.com brings it to you above. Call begins at the 7:09 mark of the video.