If this is to be the last hoorah for Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride Fighting Championships legend “Shogun” Mauricio Rua, he will go out guns blazing against a tough foe.
Late Wednesday night, MMA Mania first broke the news of Rua’s next opponent. It will not be Lyoto Machida, as had been previously discussed by Machida’s manager. Instead, Rua (27-13-1) will battle it out with 26-year-old Ukrainian Ihor Potieria (18-3) at light heavyweight at UFC 283. The 205ers will dance on Jan.