‘Shogun’ Rua to Think About Fighting Future, Reports Incurring Elbow Injury at UFC 255
‘Shogun’ Rua
By FCF Staff
Following his stoppage loss to Paul Craig at UFC 255, Maurucio ‘Shogun’ Rua is reporting he incurred an elbow injury not long into the fight. In addition, the legend says he’s going to take some time to consider his fighting future.
Rua was facing Craig for a second time on Saturday night, as the light heavyweights battled to a draw last November. This time around, however, the former champ was stopped in the second round by Craig.
Since then, the 38-year-old shared out the statement and images below.
Unfortunately things didn’t go out the way I would have liked last night , and this is a part of our sport. I suffered an injury to my elbow on the first time I was taken down, but this serves as no excuse, as it is part of fighting and it doesn’t take way any merits from my opponent.
An athletes’ career is not only made of glory and thank God I was already blessed many times with the reward of victory, due to a lot of sacrifices and effort, that only those who live our everyday routine really knows what we go trough.
I want to thank all the amazing support from you guys, as always. I’m blessed for being able to do this for 18 years already, and here in 2020 you guys are the great motivation I carry with me, and that it makes me continue this far. Now I’m going to rest with my family, and think about my career. I know that my mission in this sport goes way beyond the octagon as well. Thanks a lot guys
Rua (27-12-1) has now gone 2-2, with 1 draw, in his last five contests.
