RUA vs PEDRO
Brazilian superstar Mauricio “Shogun” Rua turned back the clock in his UFC Fight Night co-main event against up and comer Tyson Pedro, halting the Sydney native in the third round of their light heavyweight matchup at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
After a brief feeling out process, Pedro jarred the 37=year-old Rua with a quick 1-2 that was answered by a flush counter from Rua, igniting the crowd. After that heated exchange, Pedro began landing some more hard shots, but Rua’s right hand was finding its mark as well. With two minutes left, Rua’s legs wobbled after a clash of heads, and the Aussie looked for the finish, but Rua was able to weather the storm.