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UFC icon Shogun Rua receives Hall of Fame induction in Brazil return: ‘Stomps and soccer kicks for life’

Shogun Rua receives second UFC Hall of Fame induction in Brazil homecoming Former undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion has received his second induction into the Hall of Fame of the promotion…

Former undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion has received his second induction into the Hall of Fame of the promotion overnight – with the Brazilian icon landing in the ‘Pioneer Wing’ of the hall, following an illustrious career in mixed martial arts.

Rua, a former undisputed light heavyweight champion under the banner of the promotion, and prior to that, a former Pride FC middleweight grand prix victor, called time on his storied career in the sport back in January of last year in a knockout defeat to Ihor Portieria.

Shogun Rua receives second HOF induction

And attending last night’s UFC 301 event in his native Brazil, Shogun Rua watched on not only as compatriot, Michel Pereira avenged his loss to Portieria with a submission win – but also as he received his second induction in the promotion’s Hall of Fame – this time as part of the ‘Pioneer Wing’.

Entering the Octagon for the first time back in 2007 in a submission defeat to fellow former champion, Forest Griffin, Rua had turned in a stunning string of victories over Rampage Jackson, Minotouro Nogueira, Alistair Overeem, and Ricardo Arona back in 2005 to win the Pride FC middleweight grand prix.

And minting himself as undisptued light heavyweight champion at UFC 113 in 2010, Rua rematched compatriot, Lyoto Machida, defeating the defending gold holder with a stunning opening round knockout win in Canada.

Receiving his first induction into the Hall of Fame back in 2018, Rua was honored as part of the ‘Fight Wing’ for his part in a spectacular fight against fellow Pride FC great, Dan Henderson at UFC 139.

Over the course of his illustrious career, Shogun Rua has turned in other notable victories over the likes of Kevin Randleman, Mark Coleman, Chuck Liddell, and current Bellator MMA gold holder, Corey Anderson.

What’s your favorite moment from Shogun Rua’s legendary career?

UFC icon Shogun Rua receives Hall of Fame induction in Brazil return: ‘Stomps and soccer kicks for life’

Former undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion has received his second induction into the Hall of Fame of the promotion…

Shogun Rua receives second HOF induction

What’s your favorite moment from Shogun Rua’s legendary career?

Shogun Rua suffers TKO loss to Ihor Potieria in Brazil, retires from MMA – UFC 283 Highlights

Former undisptued UFC light heavyweight champion and former Pride FC middleweight Grand Prix winner, Shogun Rua has bowed out of the sport of professional mixed martial arts in the midst of a losing skid, dropping a first round TKO loss to promotional newcomer, Ihor Portieria in the featured preliminary bout of UFC 283 in Brazil. […]

Rua, a hometown favorite, confirmed prior to tonight’s event in Rio de Janeiro that he would be calling time on his professional mixed martial arts career — which included title victories during both his tenures with Japan-based promotion, Pride FC, and the UFC.

Struggling with the striking of Ukraine native, Portieria, Rua dropped a first round TKO loss to the Dana White‘s Contender Series alum — marking the end of his tenure in the sport.

A fan-favorite throughout his professional career, throughout his time in the sport, the future UFC Hall of Fame inductee has chalked up wins over the likes of Rampage Jackson, Minotouro Nogueira, Alistair Overeem, Ricardo Arona, Kevin Randleman, Mark Coleman, Chuck Liddell, Lyoto Machida, and Forrest Griffin to name a few.

Below, catch the highlights from Ihor Portieria’s win over Shogun Rua

An unceremonious end for Shogun, but a strong showing from @IhorPotieriaUFC to secure the first round finish #UFC283 pic.twitter.com/mGwkWqoJTS

— UFC (@ufc) January 22, 2023

Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua discusses the final bout of his storied career: “I did everything that I wanted with my career.”

Brazil’s Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua will have his final fight at UFC 283 this weekend in Rio de Janeiro. The MMA legend was one of the few fighters to earn world titles in both PRIDE FC and the UFC. The 41-year-old fighter spoke with ESPN’s Carlos Contreras Legaspi in an interview to discuss his final match. […]

Brazil’s Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua will have his final fight at UFC 283 this weekend in Rio de Janeiro. The MMA legend was one of the few fighters to earn world titles in both PRIDE FC and the UFC.

The 41-year-old fighter spoke with ESPN’s Carlos Contreras Legaspi in an interview to discuss his final match. ‘Shogun’ said:

“It was my wish for this to be my last fight. And it was a coincidence that I ended up getting this fight in Rio. Which makes me very happy because I have good memories of my fights here. So it’s awesome to be able to fight for fans for the last time … I’m very happy to be here.“

Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua on his career

The Brazilian Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua is a legend of the sport. Since making his professional debut in 2002, when he was merely 20 years old, he has fought a massive list of incredible fighters. He has defeated foes such as Lyoto Machida, Antônio Rogério Nogueira, Brandon Vera, Forrest Griffin, Chuck Liddell, Alistair Overeem, Kevin Randleman, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, and Ricardo Arona, among others.

In 2005, at the age of 23, a young ‘Shogun’ blitzed his way through the PRIDE Grand Prix to earn the world title. In 2010, he knocked out Lyoto Machida in the first round to win the UFC light heavyweight world championship. Reflecting on his career, he said that he is happy. ‘Shogun’ explained:

“I’m very happy with my career. I consider myself an accomplished guy in the sense that I did everything that I wanted with my career. So I’m very happy to be here. And I’m thankful to God for everything I was able to conquer in my career. Now returning, I feel good because I did everything I wanted to accomplish.”

See the full interview below:

Shogun Rua reveals scuppered plan for super fight with Fedor Emelianenko: ‘It would have been an honor’

Brazilian veteran, Shogun Rua has revealed that PRIDE FC officials had attempted to book a super fight between himself and fellow former promotional champion, Fedor Emelianenko during their stints with the now-defunct organization, speaking candidly of the missed-out clash. Rua, a former PRIDE FC middleweight Grand Prix victor back in 2005, is set to make […]

Rua, a former PRIDE FC middleweight Grand Prix victor back in 2005, is set to make his expected retirement walk at UFC 283 next month in his native Brazil, taking on light heavyweight prospect, Ihor Potieria.

As for Emelianenko, the former PRIDE FC heavyweight champion and Grand Prix victor, is scheduled to headline Bellator 290 in February in a heavyweight title rematch with champion, Ryan Bader, in a bout which is also expected to serve as Emelianenko’s swansong in professional mixed martial arts.

Shogun Rua reveals plans for made for him to fight Fedor Emelianenko

Sharing a story of how he almost fought both Emelianenko and then compatriot, Wanderlei Silva – whom he described as an “idol” during their PRIDE FC tenures, Rua admitted he would have been honored to have competed against the Russian.

“After I won the light heavyweight [Grand Prix] and he (Fedor Emelianenko) won the heavyweight Grand Prix, the promoters started to talk about a super fight, but it never happened,” Shogun Rua told Sherdog. “Coincidentally, I was probably closer to fighting my idol, Wanderlei (Silva) before he lost to Ricardo Arona in the semi finals.”

“It would have been an honor to fight Fedor when we were both in our primes,” Shogun Rua continued. “In my opinion, Fedor is among the three best pound-for-pound fighters ever.” (Transcribed by MMA Mania)

In 2010, Rua competed for the UFC light heavyweight title in a rematch against compatriot, Lyoto Machida, securing the undisputed crown with a first round knockout win at UFC 113.

Attempting to snap a two-fight losing skid to both Paul Craig, and Ovince Saint Preux in his Brazil homecoming against Potieria, Rua’s most recent professional win came in the form of a split decision win over Minotouro Nogueira in 2020.

Beneil Dariush Recalls Memorable Moment With UFC Hall Of Famers At 2024 Induction Ceremony: ‘Chael Wouldn’t Be Getting Out Of This Room Alive’

Beneil Dariush entered the UFC Hall of Fame as a part of the 2024 class, as the fifth winner of the Forrest Griffin Community Award. Dariush received praise for the work he has done with multiple organizations to help those living in the likes of Iraq and Haiti. Standing on the stage alongside legends of […]

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Beneil Dariush entered the UFC Hall of Fame as a part of the 2024 class, as the fifth winner of the Forrest Griffin Community Award.

Dariush received praise for the work he has done with multiple organizations to help those living in the likes of Iraq and Haiti.

Standing on the stage alongside legends of the sport, the active lightweight contender came away with a few moments that he will always remember fondly.

One of those was being able to stand there alongside Frankie Edgar, who was a big inspiration for his own career, and was inducted into the Modern Wing.

Another moment was an observation that Dariush made about some former rivals burying the hatchet with one another.

Beneil Dariush Recalls Heart-warming Exchange Between Chael Sonnen, Wanderlei Silva & ‘Shogun’ Rua

In a recent interview with Submission Radio, Dariush reflected on one particular moment that stayed with him from the Hall of Fame ceremony.

Chael Sonnen has had his fair share of iconic rivalries, with many of his biggest fights coming against Brazilian opponents.

International Fight Week saw Sonnen get inducted for his first fight with Anderson Silva, alongside two other Brazilian legends in Wanderlei Silva and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.

Dariush recalled how he was able to watch them all interact with one another as he reflected on how much their dynamic has changed over the years.

“The other cool part was “Shogun” was there and Wanderlei was there, we’re all from the same gym right. Three guys from basically Kings or Chute Boxe or from that lineage to get awards was cool and finally, at one point, I saw, it was like this.

“Wanderlei was sitting here, “Shogun’s” here and Chael was right here in the middle and I’m behind them all and I just thought to myself, bro, 10 years ago if this situation was happening, I don’t think Chael would be getting out of this room alive but look at them now. Hanging out, speaking to each other and just being gentlemen. That was probably the coolest part to see, everybody’s moved on from the drama from previous.”

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