Ihor Potieria
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
2
Records
Potieria's most notable achievement is his first-round knockout of former UFC champion Maurício "Shogun" Rua at UFC 283, a victory that placed him in the history books as the man who ended Rua's legendary career. He also earned a UFC contract through a dominant performance on Dana White's Contender Series. As an amateur, he achieved the rare distinction of becoming an International Master of Sports in three different disciplines: Combat Sambo, Pankration, and Horting.
Awards
Records & Feats
Defeated former UFC light heavyweight champion Maurício 'Shogun' Rua in his retirement fight
At UFC 283, Potieria knocked out Rua in the first round, handing the legend his final bout.
International Master of Sports in three combat disciplines
Potieria achieved elite amateur status in Combat Sambo, Pankration, and Horting.