UFC legend Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua hilariously took a tumble while trying to show off his football skills
Most read in SportNgannou calls White press conference 'bulls***' and opens up on why he left UFC'Beautiful technique' - Conor McGregor congratulates new heavyweight slap fighting champPay-per-view numbers revealed after KSI knocked out Faze Temperrr - Jake Paul next?Warren provides latest update on Fury vs Usyk talks and potential location for title fight“I’m happy, I’m grateful to the UFC for being one of their oldest athletes.
“It’s really going to be Shogun’s MMA farewell. I’ve been fighting for 20 years. I started out really young. I’ve been fighting at a high level for many years. I’ve been fighting the best since 2005. “I’m an accomplished guy and I thank God for everything I’ve conquered in my career. Because I’m so accomplished, this has made me stop at the right time.”Rua boasts a 27-13-1 record that includes high-profile wins against the likes of Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Alistair Overeem, Chuck Liddell and Forrest Griffin.
It has been nearly 13 years since he reached the pinnacle of the sport by knocking out Lyoto Machida in the first round at UFC 113 in May 2010.dethroned him ten months later but ‘Shogun’ remained a top contender until recently when he lost back-to-back fights and announced his retirement decision.
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