Mauricio Rua
Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua joins 2024 UFC Hall of Fame class
One of the most legendary fighters in MMA history will get his individual shine this summer when Mauricio Rua is inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. With a spot in the fight wing for his incredible 2011 war with Dan Henderson at UFC 139 already secured, “Shogun” will...
5 biggest takeaways from UFC 283: Can Deiveson Figueiredo make an impact at 135?
What mattered most at UFC 283 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro? Here are a few post-fight musings …
Mission accomplished: Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua explains why he’s at peace with retirement after UFC 283 loss
" RIO DE JANEIRO – The MMA career of the legendary Mauricio Rua is in the rear-view mirror. “Shogun” comfortably sits a retired fighter with little disappointment, despite a loss in his final MMA fight. Saturday at UFC 283, Rua (27-14-1 MMA, 11-12-1 UFC) was finished with strikes by promotional...
Mauricio Rua declares UFC 283 as MMA swan song: ‘Definitely my last fight’
Mauricio Rua is finally ready to walk away from the sport that’s consumed the majority of his life. After being pestered with retirement questions for years, the 41-year-old former UFC light heavyweight champion will make his final walk to the cage next month. Rua (27-13-1 MMA, 11-11-1 UFC), better...
Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua returns against Ihor Potieria at UFC 283 in Brazil
Mauricio Rua will return in his home country in what could be his final fight. “Shogun” (27-12-1 MMA, 11-10-1 UFC) meets Ihor Potieria (18-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at UFC 283, which takes place on Jan. 21 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro. A person with knowledge of the matchup confirmed...
5 biggest takeaways from UFC 255: Deiveson Figueiredo’s quick turn, Mike Perry’s future, more
What mattered most at UFC 255 in Las Vegas? Here are a few post-fight musings …
‘Shogun’ Rua reveals elbow injury sustained at UFC 255, plans to discuss fighting future with family
Former UFC champ Mauricio Rua is not making an immediate retirement decision after UFC 255, but it appears he’s willing to at least lean into Dana White’s advice after Saturday’s loss to Paul Craig. Rua (27-12-1 MMA, 11-10-1 UFC), a former UFC light heavyweight champion, UFC Hall of Fame...
‘Shogun’ Rua not thinking of retirement going into Paul Craig rematch at UFC 255
Former UFC champion Mauricio Rua spoke to reporters Wednesday ahead of UFC 255. Rua (27-11-1 MMA, 11-9-1 UFC) discussed his light heavyweight rematch with Paul Craig (13-4-1 MMA, 5-4-1 UFC), where he stands in terms of a retirement timeline, the recent retirement of his longtime friend Anderson Silva, his...
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