7 Months Ago, MMAFighting.com says (in M-1 Challenge in Tokyo)  IL
Fukuda, 14-4, recently improved his win streak to four following his upset victory over former EliteXC middleweight champion Murilo "Ninja" Rua at DREAM.8 earlier this month. At light heavyweight is eight-year pro MMA veteran Tom Blackledge. ...

8 Months Ago, Stefan Manojlovic from MMAmania.com says (in DREAM 8 Preview) In his first trip to Japan since the demise of PRIDE, Murilo “Ninja” Rua will make his debut for DREAM against DEEP veteran Riki Fukuda after Strikeforce reportedly opted to pass on his acquired EliteXC contract.

Here is the official card for “DREAM 8:”

And MMAjunkie.com says (in Riki Fukuda set to face "Ninja" Rua; DREAM.8 weigh-ins official)  OH
The 28-year-old also fought twice for the now-defunct EliteXC organization, most notably in a September 2007 loss to Joey Villasenor. Fukuda will carry a three-fight win streak into the bout with Rua. Fukuda, Rua and the 18 other contestants for ...

And Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com says (in Dong Sik Yoon injury cancels fight against Murilo ‘Ninja’ Rua on April 5) “Ninja” (16-9-1) hasn’t competed since a TKO loss to Benji Radach at “Heat” last October for the now-defunct EliteXC organization. He signed with DREAM after Strikeforce reportedly opted to pass on his acquired ProElite contract.

And Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com says (in Vitor Ribeiro vs. Katsuhiko Nagata finalizes DREAM 8 card) In his first trip to Japan since the demise of PRIDE, Murilo “Ninja” Rua will make his debut for DREAM against Korean judoka Dong Sik Yoon (4-6) after Strikeforce reportedly opted to pass on his acquired EliteXC contract.

“Ninja” (16-9-1) hasn’t competed since a TKO loss to Benji Radica at...

And Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com says (in DREAM 8: Ninja debuts; Kharitonov returns against Monson) Featuring only eight fighters across two events, the 2009 Welterweight Grand Prix will conclude on July 20 at DREAM 10.

“Ninja” (16-9-1) hasn’t competed since a TKO loss to Benji Radach at “Heat” last October for the now-defunct organization.

Here is the current DREAM 8 event card:

And MMAFighting.com says (in Murilo 'Ninja' Rua to make DREAM debut in April) Former EliteXC middleweight champ Murilo "Ninja" Rua will return to Japan to fight at DREAM 8 in Tokyo, Japan on April 5.

Rua last compete in Japan on June 4, 2006 at PRIDE Bushido 11, his thirteenth straight fight with PRIDE since September 2001