Den forne lätt-tungviktsmästaren Mauricio ’Shogun’ Rua mötte under nattens gala i Brasilien skottske Paul Craig där matchen slutade oavgjort, med en så kallad split draw där man dömde 29-28 för Rua, 28-29 för Craig och slutligen 28-28.
Shogun uttlar sig nu om matchen, via Instagram:
I always say that our only obligation is to do our best, and try to the end, always! This goes for the fighter, like me, and for anyone regardless of profession. That’s what I did yesterday in Sao Paulo, coming back from a long time without a fight, due to injuries and surgery. I am not happy, because I do not agree with the decision of the jury, I honestly think I lost the first round, but I won the remaining two rounds. I can only thank God, my family, my team and all of you for the cheering, the kindness and the many messages I received in support of this tie decision in yesterday’s fight. Thank you guys, you are my biggest motivation.
Shogun hade innan mötet med Craig 4-1 på sina 5 senaste matcher i UFC och han har nu ett sammanlagt record på 26-11-1.
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