Manager wants Shogun to get a title shot

“They trained together at Chute Boxe, but it was a long time ago. Nobody likes to fight a countryman, but they are UFC employees and professionals. There’s no room left for amateurism, now MMA is very professional. Shogun is excited, focused. It’s a good match-up for him. It’s going to be a good Shogun fight for the fans. We hope him to win this and get another chance at the title this year” 
 - Shogun’s manager Julio Heller