After Shogun's new defeat, UFC president reveals plans for the future of the Brazilian legend

OS Preux (left) defeated M. Shogun (right) in the UFC 274. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The new defeat of Mauritius Shogun in Ultimate did not shake Dana White's respect for the Brazilian legend. In a press conference after the UFC 274, held this Saturday (7), the president of Ultimate avoided criticizing the Curitiba native for his stumble against Ovince St.Preux. The agent admitted that he will allow the veteran to fulfill his contract and have a 'farewell fight'.

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“Shogun is a legend, not only here, but in the sport. At Pride, UFC. It's not like you step into the octagon and say: 'this guy can't compete anymore'. He has one more fight on his contract. I’m going to give him this fight, let him make this money and leave the sport the way he wants,” assured White.

Former UFC light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg) and Pride icon, Maurício publicly admits to being close to retirement. This weekend, the Curitiba native ended up being beaten by points in a rematch against St. Preux.

With the stumble, the Brazilian went almost two years without winning a match. The legend's last triumph came in July 2020, when he beat Rogério Minotouro in a history trilogy in MMA.

At 40 years old, Shogun reached the mark of 41 commitments in mixed martial arts. Today, the Curitiba native has 27 wins, 13 losses and one draw.