FC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in on track for an early 2010 return -- possibly at the promotion’s annual Superbowl weekend event in February -- after undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery in his left knee on June 10 in Los Angeles. UFC President Dana White told the media earlier this month that the newly crowned titleholder wouldn’t be expected back at least until March. Eduardo Alonso, Rua’s manager, said all signs point to the 28-year-old fighter accomplishing that and possibly doing White one better. “Off the top of my head, I think of the Superbowl card in February, but this is something that could change depending on his recovery schedule and the UFC’s business schedule,” said Alonso. “But the way things are going right now, I can tell you that he’ll be ready sooner than expected.” http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Shogun-Recovery-Faster-Than-Expected-25576
This is great news BUT the last thing we want to see is him come back too soon and be a shell of his former self, a-la Forrest Griffin fight a few years ago.