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‘I’m prioritizing my health’ - Shogun Rua says he’ll retire after one or two more fights

After almost 20 years of professional fighting, former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua could be close to calling it a career. Although ‘Shogun’ does not want to pinpoint when exactly he will hang up the gloves, he does admit the end might be closer than it seems.

In an interview with Combate, Mauricio explained how he has been thinking about retiring lately. While he does not want to say he will have his farewell after his next outing, the Brazilian makes it clear that it could be a real possibility and eyes a challenge in August or September of this year.