Penrith mixed martial artist wants to fight Mauricio "Shogun" Rua after latest win

PENRITH mixed martial artist James Te Huna said he's ready to take on fighters in the upper echelons of the UFC's light-heavyweight division

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PENRITH mixed martial artist James Te Huna said he's ready to take on fighters in the upper echelons of the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) light-heavyweight division following his win over Canadian Ryan Jimmo at the UFC on Fuel TV event in England on Saturday.

He fought back from a first-round head kick to secure his fourth straight UFC win which extended his record to 16 wins from 21 fights.

One of the names thrown up for his next opponent included former champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and US fighter Phil Davis.

"Shogun is the most famous fighter so I would say him," Te Huna said.

"It would be good to up my ranks because we are all at the same level now."

Te Huna received a loud ovation for his choreographed Men in Black style entrance to Wembley Arena.

"It took us two weeks to practice it, every night after training with me and my team," he said.

"I love the song and the movie. It was pretty good to come out in Ray Bans."

The latest subject to make headlines in the UFC was fighters using testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) before a fight and Te Huna said he's not fazed by the thought of fighting someone using the substance.

"It doesn't really bother me. It isn't going to help you when you get punched in the face."