Match-up between Legend & Prospect added to UFC Adelaide

Former Pride & UFC Champion Mauricio “Shogun” Russ & Australia’s top Light Heavyweight Tyson Pedro are set to tangle in December.

UFC Fight Night 142 is set for December 2 in Adelaide, Australia.

Rua the number 11 ranked contender, has 20 wins by knock out. The Brazilian looks to rebound from a knockout loss to Anthony Smith; which ended a 3 fight win streak.

Pedro the number 15 ranked contender, has a 100% finishing rate, with 5 of his 7 wins by submission, 4 coming by rear naked choke. The Australian looks to rebound from a submission loss to Ovince St. Preux.