Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has booked what might be the ultimate combat of his legendary profession.
The previous mild heavyweight champion is predicted to face Ihor Potieria on the upcoming UFC 283 card scheduled on Jan. 21 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A number of individuals with information of the promotion’s plans confirmed the information to MMA Preventing on Wednesday. MMA Mania initially reported the matchup.
Acknowledged as one of many biggest 205-pound fighters in historical past, Rua said previous to his final outing that he was planning on competing two extra occasions earlier than calling it a profession. Rua in the end fell to Ovince Saint-Preux in a razor-close break up resolution and he’s been out of motion ever since.
Now it seems the Brazilian will take what might be his final journey to the cage whereas competing in entrance of a house viewers with the upcoming card in Rio.
As for Potieria, he’ll make his second look within the UFC after becoming a member of the promotion by means of The Contender Collection. The Ukrainian born fighter was on a 15-fight undefeated streak earlier than falling to Nicolae Negumereanu in his octagon debutin July.
When he returns, Potieria will search to select up his first UFC win whereas going up in opposition to an icon of the game in Rua.
The upcoming UFC 283 card continues to be not finalized however the occasion will characteristic at the least one title combat as Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno will conflict for a fourth time with flyweight gold going up for grabs.
Steven Marrocco contributed to this report
