Shannon Ross is about to make his official UFC debut as he steps into the Octagon in entrance of his countrymen at UFC 284.
The UFC is heading again to Perth, Australia for UFC 284. This card options a number of massive bouts, however none are greater than the UFC featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski making a leap in weight to tackle UFC light-weight champion, Islam Makhachev. Together with this large primary occasion, there are a number of different fights to control, together with Shannon Ross getting into the UFC for his promotional debut.
At 33 years of age, Ross finds himself within the Octagon with a chance to appropriate some current profession missteps. Ross battled for a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Sequence final yr however was stopped within the second spherical by Vinicius Salvador. However that setback wasn’t sufficient to maintain him down and out, even after he confronted severe well being points.
Shannon Ross needed to battle with stunning medical points
In the course of the UFC 284 media day, Ross revealed that he fought with a ruptured appendix and blood poisoning. He would spend 5 days within the hospital earlier than he was capable of return dwelling. The UFC discovered concerning the scenario and Ross was granted a second alternative to battle within the firm, this time approaching a serious present on his dwelling turf.
Ross now’s scheduled to face throughout from Kelydson Rodrigues within the UFC flyweight division. His opponent, Rodrigues has skilled a few of the lively talent set. Rodrigues brings a 7-2 skilled document into this contest, in comparison with the 13-6 document Moss will carry into the competition.
Earlier than this, Ross spent most of his time on the unbiased circuits, the place he amassed his resume in organizations like UAE Warriors, ACB, and Everlasting MMA. In response to Tapology, Ross’s profession began again in 2010.
UFC 284: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski takes place on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, stay from the RAC Area in Perth, Australia. Observe together with FanSided MMA for all of your information and highlights.
