M. Shogun returns to fight in Brazil at UFC Sao Paulo. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @shogunoficial
The former UFC light heavyweight (up to 93kg) champion, Mauricio Shogun is back in Brazil to face Sam alvey in the co-main event of UFC Sao Paulo, on November 16th. In order to add his second consecutive victory for the organization, the Curitiba native promises a real war against the Americans in Tupiniquim territory. The statement was given in an interview with 'Combate'.
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"The Sam alvey He's a tough guy, he has a heavy hand, he likes to fight, and we're prepared for war. I'm going there to look for victory, and it's going to be a really cool fight. I'm going to do my best, my maximum, and put on a great fight for my fans, who are my biggest motivation”, said Mauricio.
In a good moment in his career, coming from four victories in his last five appearances, the Brazilian wants to prove that he can still perform at a high level and face high-level athletes within the company. His return to the octagon should have been shorter, however, Shogun claims that he suffered an injury in his last engagement, in December last year, when he crashed Tyson Peter, which made it impossible for him to return to the sport with less time.
“I injured my hand in my last fight. I tried to recover so I could come back soon, but I really had to have surgery. I stopped for two months without moving my hand, but I was already doing weight training and other exercises without using a grip, without forcing the injury. According to my doctor and my team, our idea was to return to fighting from October onwards. So, everything went well and I’m clear of this injury”, commented the athlete.
Between 2012 and 2014, the Curitiba native went through a difficult time in his career, when he suffered four defeats in five fights. Some critics even suggested that the athlete retire, however, the Brazilian managed to reverse the situation and still commands respect when he steps into the Octagon. Mauricio guarantees that he will continue fighting as long as he feels good.
“This is a very personal decision for each person. In my case, I prefer to do what I want instead of being carried away by the moment. I'm very accomplished with my career, I've won belts, I'm a hall of famer. I approach every fight as if it were the last. I'll only stop when I feel like it. I'm very happy to fight in the UFC, and the UFC is very happy to be able to count on me”, concluded the fighter.
At 37 years old, Shogun has 34 appearances in his career, with 24 wins and 10 losses. The athlete, today, occupies 13th position in the ranking of the category dominated by Jon Jones.
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