Ihor Potieria

2023 - 1 - 22

Shogun Rua

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UFC 283: Ihor Potieria TKOs Retiring Shogun Rua in Legend's Final ... (Cageside Press)

Ihor Potieria spoiled the retirement of Shogun Rua at UFC 283 on Saturday, stopping the legend via TKO in the opening round of the featured prelim.

He has accomplished things no one else in the sport has and will go down in history as a legend. The violence of Shogun Rua is legendary but at the age of forty-one it was appropriate that this would be his last fight, with his last win coming back in 2020 against a fellow legend, ‘Big Nog,’ and dropping two fights in the time since. A slip from Rua led to him getting blitzed and hit against the fence.

'Stupid dance bulls***': UFC's newest villain crowned as fighters ... (Fox Sports)

'Stupid dance bulls***': UFC's newest villain crowned as fighters fume over 'disrespectful' act.

“Definitely not a fan of the disrespectful “celebration” by ihor…could have just been heat of the moment but still Rua is a legend that deserves only respect!” “But that doesn’t change that this man is an absolute legend but a big win for Potieria to come in here, a hostile territory and get the TKO finish.” As for Shogun, the 41-year-old apologised to his home fans for not ending his career with a fairytale win. “Woah, woah, nice to meet you we are from Ukraine and I am the future of the UFC,” he said. The 41-year-old found success early in the fight with a massive left hook that had the crowd roaring but they were soon rendered silent as Potieria landed a left and right hook, sending Shogun to the ground. The former UFC and PRIDE champion confirmed at this week’s media day that his fight against Potieria will be his last, describing it as a “tough” decision.

Shogun Rua vs. Ihor Potieria full fight video highlights (MMA Fighting)

Rua vs. Potieria took place Jan. 21 at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. MMA legend and former UFC champion Mauricio Rua (27-14-1) took on Ihor ...

Potieria pouring it on and Shogun drops down to turtle. Shogun gets Potieria to the fence but the disengage and back to space. Potieria charging now and Shogun covering up. Only for a moment those as Potieria is not keeping Shogun along the fence. Shogun working the kicks to the leg and body. Potieria gets double unders against the fence and fires some shoulder strikes. A collision in the center and Potieria trips Shogun who stumbles back. They collide and Shogun lands a monster left hook! Shogun slaps a couple of kicks in there. Also, Shogun now holds the record for most UFC light heavyweight fights at 24, which is wild to think about. The fight aired live on ABC and ESPN. MMA legend and former UFC champion Mauricio Rua (27-14-1) took on Ihor Potieria (19-3) in his retirement fight on the preliminary card.

Ihor Potieria TKO's Mauricio Rua in first round at UFC 283, Shogun ... (FIGHTMAG)

Ihor Potieria defeats Mauricio Rua by TKO in the first round at UFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Ihor Potieria (19-3) of Ukraine came out victorious when he faced Mauricio Rua (27-14-1) at UFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill live from Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, January 21. [ESPN+ PPV](https://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/2557696/595608/9070) in the United States and [Main Event on Kayo](https://goto.kayosports.com.au/c/2557696/820337/8808) in Australia. [full fight card results](https://www.fightmag.com.au/2023/01/22/ufc-283-teixeira-vs-hill-results/).

UFC 283 Prelims: Ihor Potieria Vanquishes Retiring Mauricio ... (Sherdog.com)

Rua (27-14-1, 11-12-1 UFC)—who announced his intention to retire prior to the match—cracked the Ukrainian with a left hook but offered little else of substance, ...

[Ismael Bonfim](/fighter/Ismael-Bonfim-84528)wiped out former Front Street Fights champion [Terrance McKinney](/fighter/Terrance-McKinney-232591)with [a devastating flying knee in the second round of their lightweight encounter](/videos/highlightreels/UFC-283-Highlight-Video-Ismael-Bonfim-Flying-Knees-Terrance-McKinney-19408). [« Previous After the Bell: Shillan & Duffy Recap UFC 283](/videos/sherdogradio/After-the-Bell-Shillan-Duffy-Recap-UFC-283-19412) [Next UFC 283 ‘Teixeira vs. Marcos (14-0, 1-0 UFC) brought it to a close 2:18 into Round 2. In her first appearance in nearly three years, Fairn (6-5, 0-3 UFC) handled her business in a largely one-sided first round. All three members of the cageside judiciary scored it the same: 29-28 for Nunes (10-1, 3-0 UFC). He was also effective in the clinch, where he piled up points with knee strikes to the body and legs. Stamann (21-5-1, 7-4-1 UFC) swept the scorecards with matching 29-28 marks from the cageside judges. Lazzez (11-3, 2-2 UFC) bowed out just 49 seconds into Round 1, victimized by a sub-minute finish for the first time in his career. Rodrigues (13-5, 4-2 UFC) pressed the issue from the outset, as he scored with a probing jab and a punching flurry punctuated by a right uppercut. A late replacement for [Brad Tavares](/fighter/Brad-Tavares-33095), Ferreira (10-0, 1-0 UFC) sealed the deal 4:13 into Round 1. A short-notice substitution for [Guram Kutateladze](/fighter/Guram-Kutateladze-127817), Costa (19-6, 0-1 UFC) conceded defeat 4:05 into Round 2. Potieria (18-4, 0-2 UFC) slammed the door on the Brazilian legend 4:05 into Round 1.

UFC Odds: Rua-Potieria prediction, pick, how to watch - 1/21/2023 (ClutchPoints)

After a long break, the UFC is back with its first Pay-Per-View event of 2023 when UFC 283 touches down in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Stay tuned for our UFC ...

Mauricio Rua has nothing left to prove, he’s already made his final points. In the night’s featured prelim fight, MMA Legend Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will make his final walk to the octagon in his home country of Brazil. If that’s the case, what a way to go out: in his home country of Brazil, in front of friends, family, and lifelong fans. He has a solid wrestling background and is still working on his precision with his hands. His UFC debut in the summer of 2022 was met with an unforeseen obstacle in Nicolae Negumereanu when he was knocked out in the second round. Most MMA fans who began watching the sport in recent years will recall Mauricio Rua as an aged fighter past his prime.