UFC on FOX 5, set for Saturday, December 8, will play host to a notable light heavyweight showdown between Alexander Gustafsson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.
For Gustafsson, the fight is an opportunity to break into the division’s upper-echelon and assert himself ever nearer to a title shot.
For Rua, the bout is another blank canvass to add to an already-storied career.
In anticipation of the event, let us look back at the highlights of Rua‘s career and recall the moments that put him on the path to his upcoming UFC on FOX 5 contest.