MMA Fighting · Mar 15, 2016
'Shogun' Rua vs. Corey Anderson targeted for UFC 198
Esther Lin, MMA FightingMauricio "Shogun" Rua is going home.
A light-heavyweight bout between Rua and Corey Anderson is being discussed for UFC 198 on May 14, MMAFighting.com has learned. The event, scheduled to take place in Rua's hometown of Curitiba, Brazil, will be held at 40,000-seat soccer stadium Arena da Baixada.
The 34-year-old Rua (23-10) pulled out of his UFC on FOX 19 fight against Rashad Evans last week due to a knee injury. He hasn't fought since his August win over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 190. This would mark the third time in Rua's illustrious career that he fights in his hometown, however, he hasn't done so since his second pro fight in May 2003.