‘Shogun’ says he deserves a UFC title shot with win over Oezdemir

Eight years later, Mauricio Rua could earn a shot at the belt that once belonged to him.
“Shogun” dethroned Lyoto Machida in spectacular fashion back in May of 2010 to win the UFC light heavyweight title. Now riding a three-fight winning streak, his longest ever in the Octagon, the former champion is slated to face Volkan Oezdemir, the No. 2 in the 205-pound rankings, at UFC Chile on May 19.
”I think Volkan is a great fighter, the No. 2 in the ranking, but I like challenges,&r