Mauricio Rua needs a new opponent for UFC’s upcoming card in Sao Paulo, Brazil, sources confirmed to MMA Fighting following a report from Combate.
Rua was booked to meet Sam Alvey in a Fight Night event scheduled for Nov. 16 at the Ibirapuera gymnasium in Sao Paulo. A month later, though, the Brazilian was informed that Alvey will no longer face him due to undisclosed reasons.
“Shogun” is still hoping to get a new opponent to compete next month, sources said.
A former UFC and PRIDE champion, Rua (26-11) is coming off a third-round knockout victory over Tyson Pedro.