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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 17:  (L-R) Light Heavyweight opponents Mauricio
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 17:  (L-R) Light Heavyweight opponents Mauricio
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SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 18:  (L-R) Light Heavyweight opponents Mauricio
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 18:  Mauricio
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SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 18:  (L-R) Light Heavyweight opponents Mauricio
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19:  (R-L) Dan Henderson punches Mauricio Rua during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19:  Dan Henderson (top) punches Mauricio Rua (bottom) during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Mauricio Rua walks towards the Octagon ring for his UFC Light Heavyweight bout with Dan Henderson at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Mauricio Rua (top) sits on top of Dan Henderson during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Dan Henderson celebrates defeating Mauricio Rua during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Dan Henderson walks towards the Octagon ring for his UFC Light Heavyweight bout with Mauricio Rua at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Mauricio Rua looks in at Dan Henderson during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Mauricio Rua and Dan Henderson exchange punches during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19:  (R-L) Mauricio Rua and Dan Henderson exchange punches during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19:  (R-L) Mauricio Rua punches Dan Henderson during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19:  (R-L)Mauricio Rua punches Dan Henderson during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Mauricio Rua (top) attacks Dan Henderson (bottom) up against the righ during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Mauricio Rua (top) punches Dan Henderson (bottom) during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Mauricio Rua and Dan Henderson tie each other up during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Mauricio Rua (top) punches Dan Henderson (bottom) during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Dan Henderson celebrates defeating Mauricio Rua during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Mauricio Rua and Dan Henderson wrap each other up during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Mauricio Rua grabs hold of Dan Henderson's leg while taking a punch during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19:  (R-L) Mauricio Rua and Dan Henderson exchange punches during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Mauricio Rua (top) attacks Dan Henderson (bottom) up against the righ during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19:  (R-L) Dan Henderson and Mauricio Rua touch gloves to start their UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Mauricio Rua punches Dan Henderson during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Mauricio Rua and Dan Henderson exchange punches during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Dan Henderson looks in at Mauricio Rua during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19:  (R-L) Mauricio Rua and Dan Henderson exchange punches during an UFC Light Heavyweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 22:   Mauricio
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LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 02: (L-R) Opponents Mauricio ''Shogun'' Rua and Brandon Vera pose for photos during the UFC on FOX press conference at the J.W. Marriott on August 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 02: Mauricio ''Shogun'' Rua attends the UFC on FOX press conference at the J.W. Marriott on August 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 02: Mauricio ''Shogun'' Rua attends the UFC on FOX press conference at the J.W. Marriott on August 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 02: Mauricio ''Shogun'' Rua attends the UFC on FOX press conference at the J.W. Marriott on August 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 02: Mauricio ''Shogun'' Rua attends the UFC on FOX press conference at the J.W. Marriott on August 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 02: (L-R) Opponents Mauricio ''Shogun'' Rua and Brandon Vera face off during the UFC on FOX press conference at the J.W. Marriott on August 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 03: Mauricio ''Shogun'' Rua makes weight during the UFC on FOX weigh in at Staples Center on August 3, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 03: Mauricio ''Shogun'' Rua makes weight during the UFC on FOX weigh in at Staples Center on August 3, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 03: Mauricio ''Shogun'' Rua makes weight during the UFC on FOX weigh in at Staples Center on August 3, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 03: Mauricio ''Shogun'' Rua makes weight during the UFC on FOX weigh in at Staples Center on August 3, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 03: (L-R) Opponents Mauricio ''Shogun'' Rua and Brandon Vera face off during the UFC on FOX weigh in at Staples Center on August 3, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 07:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 07:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 07:  Mauricio
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 07:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 14:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 14:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 14:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 14:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 14:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 14:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 14:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 14:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 15:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 15:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 15:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 15:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 15:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 15:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 15:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 16:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 16:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 16:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 16:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Chael Sonnen prepares to enter the Octagon before his UFC light heavyweight bout against Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Chael Sonnen stands in the Octagon before his UFC light heavyweight bout against Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (L-R) Chael Sonnen takes down Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (R-L) Chael Sonnen and Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Chael Sonnen (top) punches Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (L-R) Chael Sonnen punches Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (R-L) Chael Sonnen secures a guillotine choke submission against Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (R-L) Chael Sonnen secures a guillotine choke submission against Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (L-R) Chael Sonnen secures a guillotine choke submission against Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Chael Sonnen reacts after his submission victory over Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (R-L) Chael Sonnen celebrates with his wife Brittany after his submission victory over Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Chael Sonnen reacts after his submission victory over Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Chael Sonnen reacts after his submission victory over Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Chael Sonnen is interviewed by Joe Rogan after his submission victory over Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Chael Sonnen is interviewed by Joe Rogan after his submission victory over Mauricio
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Chael Sonnen is interviewed by Joe Rogan after his submission victory over Mauricio
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:  Mauricio
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:  Mauricio
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 06:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 06:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 06:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  James Te Huna enters the arena before his light heavyweight fight against Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  A general view of the Octagon as James Te Huna enters before his light heavyweight fight against Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  A general view of the Octagon as Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  (R-L) Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  (L-R) Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  (R-L) Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  Mauricio
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07:  Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 21:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 21:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 22:  Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 22:  Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 22:  Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 22:  Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 22:  Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 22:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 22:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  (R-L) Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  (L-R) Dan Henderson punches Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  (R-L) Dan Henderson punches Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  (R-L) Dan Henderson punches Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  (R-L) Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  (R-L) Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  (L-R) Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  (L-R) Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  (L-R) Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  Dan Henderson punches Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  (L-R) Dan Henderson provides words of encouragement for Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  Dan Henderson reacts after knocking out Mauricio
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 23:  Dan Henderson reacts after knocking out Mauricio
Junior Dos Santos, Rodrigo Minotauro, and Mauricio
UBERLANDIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 07:  UFC light heavyweight fighter Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil reacts during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Sabiazinho Gymnasium on November 7, 2014 in Uberlandia, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UBERLANDIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 07:  UFC light heavyweight fighter Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil weighs in during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Sabiazinho Gymnasium on November 7, 2014 in Uberlandia, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UBERLANDIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 07:  (L-R) Opponents Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil and Ovince Saint Preux of the United States  face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Sabiazinho Gymnasium on November 7, 2014 in Uberlandia, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UBERLANDIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:  Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua enters the arena  before his light heavyweight  bout against Ovince Saint Preux of the United States  during the UFC Fight Night at Sabiazinho Gymnasium on November 8, 2014 in Uberlandia, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UBERLANDIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:   Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil and Ovince Saint Preux of the United States touch gloves prior to  their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Sabiazinho Gymnasium on November 8, 2014 in Uberlandia, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UBERLANDIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:  Ovince Saint Preux of the United States kicks Mauricio Shogun Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Sabiazinho Gymnasium on November 8, 2014 in Uberlandia, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UBERLANDIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:  Ovince Saint Preux of the United States kicks Mauricio Shogun Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Sabiazinho Gymnasium on November 8, 2014 in Uberlandia, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UBERLANDIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:  Ovince Saint Preux of the United States punches Mauricio Shogun Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Sabiazinho Gymnasium on November 8, 2014 in Uberlandia, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UBERLANDIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:  Ovince Saint Preux of the United States punches Mauricio Shogun Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Sabiazinho Gymnasium on November 8, 2014 in Uberlandia, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UBERLANDIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:  Ovince Saint Preux of the United States kicks Mauricio Shogun Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Sabiazinho Gymnasium
 on November 8, 2014 in Uberlandia, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UBERLANDIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:  Ovince Saint Preux of the United States punches Mauricio Shogun Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Sabiazinho Gymnasium on November 8, 2014 in Uberlandia, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UBERLANDIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:  Ovince Saint Preux of the United States celebrates after defeating Mauricio Shogun Rua of Brazil by TKO in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Sabiazinho Gymnasium on November 8, 2014 in Uberlandia, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UBERLANDIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:  Ovince Saint Preux celebrates after defeating Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil by TKO in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Sabiazinho Gymnasium on November 8, 2014 in Uberlandia, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 31:  Mauricio Rua steps onto the scale during the UFC 190 weigh-in inside HSBC Arena on July 31, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 31:  (L-R) Mauricio Rua and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira face off during the UFC 190 weigh-in inside HSBC Arena on July 31, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01:  Rogerio Nogueira of Brazil prepares to enter the Octagon before facing Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 190 event inside HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01:  Rogerio Nogueira of Brazil enters the Octagon before facing Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 190 event inside HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01:  Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil enters the Octagon before facing Rogerio Nogueira of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 190 event inside HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01:  (R-L) Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil kicks Rogerio Nogueira of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 190 event inside HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01:  (R-L) Rogerio Nogueira of Brazil punches Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 190 event inside HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01:  (R-L) Rogerio Nogueira of Brazil punches Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 190 event inside HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01:  (L-R) Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil punches Rogerio Nogueira of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 190 event inside HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01:  (R-L) Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil punches Rogerio Nogueira of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 190 event inside HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01:  (R-L) Rogerio Nogueira of Brazil punches Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 190 event inside HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01:  (L-R) Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil celebrates his victory over Rogerio Nogueira of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 190 event inside HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01:  (L-R) Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil celebrates his victory over Rogerio Nogueira of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 190 event inside HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01:  (L-R) Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil celebrates his victory over Rogerio Nogueira of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 190 event inside HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 11: Light heavyweight contender Mauricio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 11: Light heavyweight contender Mauricio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 11: Light heavyweight contender Mauricio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 11: Light heavyweight contender Mauricio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 11: Light heavyweight contender Mauricio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 11: Light heavyweight contender Mauricio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 11: Light heavyweight contender Mauricio
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 13:  Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil steps on the scale during the UFC 198 weigh-in at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 13, 2016 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14:  (L-R) Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil stands in his corner with coach Rafael Cordeiro before facing Corey Anderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 198 event at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14:  (L-R) Corey Anderson and Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil exchange punches in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 198 event at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14: Corey Anderson of the United States punches Mauricio Shogun Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 198 at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14:  (L-R) Corey Anderson kicks Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 198 event at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14:  (R-L) Corey Anderson punches Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 198 event at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14:  (L-R) Corey Anderson takes down Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 198 event at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14:  (R-L) Corey Anderson punches Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 198 event at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14:  (R-L) Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil punches Corey Anderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 198 event at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14:  (L-R) Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil punches Corey Anderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 198 event at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14:  (R-L) Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil punches Corey Anderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 198 event at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14:  Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil celebrates after defeating Corey Anderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 198 event at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14:  Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil celebrates after defeating Corey Anderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 198 event at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - MARCH 11:  Mauricio Rua of Brazil prepares to enter the Octagon before his light heavyweight bout against Gian Villante during the UFC Fight Night event at CFO - Centro de Forma�co Olimpica on March 11, 2017 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - MARCH 11:   (L-R) Mauricio Rua of Brazil and Gian Villante trade punches in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at CFO - Centro de Forma�co Olimpica on March 11, 2017 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - MARCH 11:   (R-L) Mauricio Rua of Brazil punches Gian Villante in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at CFO - Centro de Forma�co Olimpica on March 11, 2017 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - MARCH 11:   (L-R) Mauricio Rua of Brazil punches Gian Villante in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at CFO - Centro de Forma�co Olimpica on March 11, 2017 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - MARCH 11:  Mauricio Rua of Brazil celebrates after his TKO victory over Gian Villante in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at CFO - Centro de Forma�co Olimpica on March 11, 2017 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - MARCH 11:  Mauricio Rua of Brazil celebrates his TKO victory over Gian Villante in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at CFO - Centro de Forma�co Olimpica on March 11, 2017 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Vitor Belfort, Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo, Shogun Rua & Royce Gracie
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Vitor Belfort, Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo, Shogun Rua & Royce Gracie

Mauricio Rua

TRAINING: Training at Kings MMA with master Rafael Cordeiro in California every morning, plus either a training session at Gracie Barra with Philipe "Furão", wrestling with Jacob Harmann and Pat Cummings, or S&C.

What ranks and titles have you held? Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. PRIDE GRAND PRIX title in 2005 - It was a very difficult tournament and I beat some top guys to reach the title like Quinton Jackson, Rogerio Minotoro Nogueira and Ricardo Arona.

Do you have any heroes? My older brother Murilo Ninja is my hero. I'm a fighter today because of him; he was the guy that motivated me to get into the sport, and with my masters Rudimar Fedrigo and Rafael Cordeiro, they helped me to become a professional fighter.

What is your favorite technique? My background is Muay Thai but I like Jiu Jitsu too.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a dream coming true. I had the opportunity to fight in PRIDE two times in the USA, and the American fans are incredible. The noise and excitement of the crowd is fantastic, and I'm sure that I have the opportunity of my life in the hands. UFC is the number one event around the world and I'm working hard for the belt, which is my main goal.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I went to college. Here in Brazil the names are a little different. I finished the second degree.

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked as a model here in Brazil, making some pictures, books and fashion parades for some brands. I enjoyed the experience, but to be honest I'm a fighter since I was 16.

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