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Light Heavyweights ‘Shogun’ Rua, Tyson Pedro to Clash at UFC Fight Night 142 in Adelaide

A light heavyweight contest pitting Mauricio Rua against Tyson Pedro has been added to the UFC Fight Night 142 lineup.

Multiple outlets have confirmed the booking following an initial report from ESPN.com. UFC Fight Night 142 takes place at Adelaide Entertainment Center in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 1 and will also include a heavyweight showdown between Junior dos Santos and Tai Tuivasa.

Rua had a three-fight winning streak snapped in a first-round knockout loss to Anthony Smith at UFC Fight Night 134 on July 22.