UFC changes tune, UFC on FOX 4’s Bader-Machida winner also possible for title shot

LAS VEGAS – On Monday Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White announced that UFC on FOX 4 headliners Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Brandon Vera are competing this weekend for a shot at the promotion’s light-heavyweight title.

He later told US…

LAS VEGAS – On Monday Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White announced that UFC on FOX 4 headliners Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Brandon Vera are competing this weekend for a shot at the promotion’s light-heavyweight title.

He later told USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie.com that co-headliners Ryan Bader and Lyoto Machida also will have that opportunity.

“Whoever wins the most impressively on Saturday night gets the shot at the title,” White said.