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’.