“Shogun” is getting into the UFC Corridor of Fame.
The legendary UFC and PRIDE fighter — born Mauricio Rua, however universally acknowledged by his well-known nickname — was introduced Saturday as the most recent inductee to the UFC’s 2024 Corridor of Fame class. Rua, 42, was in attendance for UFC 301 at Farmasi Enviornment in Rio de Janeiro and acquired raucous applause from the viewers following the announcement.
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In his 42-fight profession, Rua authored numerous memorable moments, significantly early in his profession when he turned one of many breakout stars of Japan’s PRIDE promotion. The fearsome Shogun turned recognized for his berserker offensive fashion and intense finishes, usually capped off by the Brazilian star stomping or soccer kicking his unlucky victims. He famously gained a grand prix match in 2005, knocking off Quinton Jackson, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Alistair Overeem, and Ricardo Arona en path to the trophy.
Rua joined the UFC with a lot fanfare in 2007, however suffered a surprising defeat to Forrest Griffin in his debut that marked a rocky begin to his time with the promotion. Nevertheless, he went on to seize the sunshine heavyweight championship with a first-round knockout of Lyoto Machida at UFC 113. Although he didn’t report a protection of the belt, extra memorable moments adopted, together with an all-time nice five-round battle with Dan Henderson (the bout was inducted into the UFC Corridor of Fame in 2018), a revenge knockout win over Griffin, in addition to a large number of Combat Evening bonuses.
Following a loss to Ihor Potieria in January 2023, Rua introduced his retirement from competitors. He completed his professional profession with a 27-14-1 report.
Rua shall be inducted into the pioneer wing, becoming a member of Brazilian nice Anderson Silva, fellow PRIDE legend Kazushi Sakuraba, Chuck Liddell, Matt Hughes, Randy Couture, and others.
The 2024 UFC Corridor of Fame ceremony takes place June 27 at T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas as a part of the twelfth UFC Annual Worldwide Combat Week occasion. Additionally set to hitch the corridor this yr are Wanderlei Silva, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Frankie Edgar, and the UFC 117 middleweight title battle conflict between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen.
