Maurício Rua MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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MAURICIO RUA
“Shogun”
BRAZIL • LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
27-14-1
(T)KO
21-7
SUB
1-3
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Brazil
WT CLASS
Light Heavyweight
HT / WT
6′ 1″, 205 lbs
BIRTHDATE
11/25/1981 (44)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
76.0″ (193cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Shogun Team / Kings MMA • Curitiba, Brazil
NICKNAME
“Shogun”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Mauricio Rua Record
WINS27
KO/TKO
21
SUB
1
DECISION
5
LOSSES14
KO/TKO
7
SUB
3
DECISION
4
DRAWS1
DR
1
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 42 professional bouts (27-14-1).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Ihor Potieria
Ukraine
Ukraine
UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill
Jan / 21 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:05)
Jan / 21 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME4:05
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Career Retirement Bout • Rua vs. Potieria
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupIhor Potieria vs Mauricio Rua
Fight Location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Jeunesse Arena)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Jeunesse Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ihor Potieria Record at Bout (Opponent)18-3-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout27-13-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ihor Potieria: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Mauricio Rua: +170 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the final professional bout of his storied 21-year career, Shogun traded heavy leather before Potieria landed a sharp right hand counter and flurry of strikes along the fence to force the stoppage at 4:05, after which the Brazilian legend laid his gloves in the center of the Octagon.
LOSS
Ovince Saint Preux
United States
United States
UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje
May / 07 / 2022
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 07 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 274 Main Card Rematch • Saint Preux vs. Rua 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupOvince Saint Preux vs Mauricio Rua
Fight Location Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Footprint Center)
Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Footprint Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205½ lbs
Ovince Saint Preux Record at Bout (Opponent)25-16-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout27-12-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ovince Saint Preux: -230 (Favorite)
vs
Mauricio Rua: +190 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Scorecards: 29-28, 28-29, 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A tactical, low-volume standup battle over 15 minutes where both veterans probed with leg kicks and single counters. Saint Preux did just enough to edge Rua on two of the three scorecards.
LOSS
Paul Craig
Scotland
Scotland
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez
Nov / 21 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:36)
Nov / 21 / 2020
ROUND2
TIME3:36
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 255 Main Card Rematch • Craig vs. Rua 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupPaul Craig vs Mauricio Rua
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205½ lbs vs 205½ lbs
Paul Craig Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-1
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout27-11-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Paul Craig: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Mauricio Rua: +155 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Craig took Shogun down in the second round, quickly secured back mount, and unleashed unanswered ground strikes that prompted a tap to strikes at 3:36.
WIN
Rogerio Nogueira
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till
Jul / 25 / 2020
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 25 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Historic Trilogy Finale • Rua vs. Nogueira 3
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Rogerio Nogueira
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Flash Forum)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Flash Forum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 206 lbs
Rogerio Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)23-9-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout26-11-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mauricio Rua: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Rogerio Nogueira: +170 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Scorecards: 29-28, 28-29, 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Completing their legendary trilogy 15 years after their first meeting in PRIDE, Shogun survived early punches from Nogueira before taking over with hard kicks and clutch takedowns to complete the 3-0 series sweep.
DRAW
Paul Craig
Scotland
Scotland
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Jacare
Nov / 16 / 2019
Draw
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Nov / 16 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDraw
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC São Paulo Co-Main Event • Rua vs. Craig
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Paul Craig
Fight Location São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio do Ibirapuera)
São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio do Ibirapuera)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 205 lbs
Paul Craig Record at Bout (Opponent)12-4-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout26-11-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mauricio Rua: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Paul Craig: +220 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jerin Valel
Scorecards: 29-28 Craig, 29-28 Rua, 28-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Craig stunned Shogun with a furious striking combination in the first round, but Rua rallied with smothering ground-and-pound and top control in rounds two and three to battle to a rare split draw.
WIN
Tyson Pedro
Australia
Australia
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa
Dec / 01 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:43)
Dec / 01 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME0:43
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Adelaide Co-Main Event • Rua vs. Pedro
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Tyson Pedro
Fight Location Adelaide, Australia (Adelaide Entertainment Centre)
Adelaide, Australia (Adelaide Entertainment Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 205 lbs
Tyson Pedro Record at Bout (Opponent)7-2-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout25-11-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Tyson Pedro: -480 (Favorite)
vs
Mauricio Rua: +380 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Perceval
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After surviving a heavy first-round blitz and clash of heads, Shogun capitalized when Pedro suffered a leg injury in the third round, swarming him with heavy punches to secure a thrilling comeback TKO at 0:43.
LOSS
Anthony Smith
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith
Jul / 22 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:29)
Jul / 22 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME1:29
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Hamburg Main Event • Rua vs. Smith
Main Event
Fighter MatchupAnthony Smith vs Mauricio Rua
Fight Location Hamburg, Germany (Barclaycard Arena)
Hamburg, Germany (Barclaycard Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 206 lbs
Anthony Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)29-13-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout25-10-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anthony Smith: -235 (Favorite)
vs
Mauricio Rua: +195 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Smith attacked early with a front kick and heavy punches, cornering Shogun against the fence and finishing the contest with a devastating right elbow and follow-up strikes at 1:29 of round one.
WIN
Gian Villante
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum
Mar / 11 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:59)
Mar / 11 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME0:59
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fortaleza Feature Bout • Rua vs. Villante
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Gian Villante
Fight Location Fortaleza, Brazil (Centro de Formação Olímpica)
Fortaleza, Brazil (Centro de Formação Olímpica)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 206 lbs
Gian Villante Record at Bout (Opponent)15-7-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout24-10-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mauricio Rua: -165 (Favorite)
vs
Gian Villante: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A crowd-pleasing brawl featuring heavy power punches from both men. Shogun hurt Villante late in the second round and poured on a thunderous combination against the fence in round three to score a TKO at 0:59.
WIN
Corey Anderson
United States
United States
UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic
May / 14 / 2016
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 14 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 198 Curitiba Stadium Feature • Rua vs. Anderson
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Corey Anderson
Fight Location Curitiba, Brazil (Arena da Baixada)
Curitiba, Brazil (Arena da Baixada)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Corey Anderson Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout23-10-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Corey Anderson: -240 (Favorite)
vs
Mauricio Rua: +200 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
Scorecards: 29-28, 28-29, 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting in his hometown stadium in Curitiba in front of 45,000 cheering fans, Shogun dropped Anderson with heavy right hooks at the end of both rounds one and two to take a hard-fought split decision.
WIN
Rogerio Nogueira
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 190: Rousey vs. Correia
Aug / 01 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 01 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 190 Co-Main Event Rematch • Rua vs. Nogueira 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Rogerio Nogueira
Fight Location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (HSBC Arena)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (HSBC Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 206 lbs
Rogerio Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)21-6-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout22-10-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mauricio Rua: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Rogerio Nogueira: +155 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
Scorecards: 29-28, 29-28, 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ten years after their PRIDE classic, Shogun and “Lil Nog” waged another thrilling war. Nogueira nearly finished Shogun in round one, but Rua battled back with body kicks, flurries, and takedowns to win 29-28 across the board and take Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
LOSS
Ovince Saint Preux
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux
Nov / 08 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:34)
Nov / 08 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME0:34
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Uberlândia Main Event • Rua vs. Saint Preux
Main Event
Fighter MatchupOvince Saint Preux vs Mauricio Rua
Fight Location Uberlândia, Brazil (Ginásio Sabiazinho)
Uberlândia, Brazil (Ginásio Sabiazinho)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 206 lbs
Ovince Saint Preux Record at Bout (Opponent)16-6-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout22-9-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mauricio Rua: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Ovince Saint Preux: +170 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shogun rushed forward with an aggressive combination early, but Saint Preux stepped back and landed a clean counter left hook on the jaw, dropping Rua and finishing with hammerfists in just 34 seconds.
LOSS
Dan Henderson
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson
Mar / 23 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:31)
Mar / 23 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME1:31
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Natal Rematch • Shogun vs. Henderson 2
Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Mauricio Rua
Fight Location Natal, Brazil (Ginásio Nélio Dias)
Natal, Brazil (Ginásio Nélio Dias)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Dan Henderson Record at Bout (Opponent)29-11-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout22-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mauricio Rua: -225 (Favorite)
vs
Dan Henderson: +185 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shogun looked brilliant early, dropping Henderson in rounds one and two with heavy hooks. However, Henderson landed a devastating “H-Bomb” in round three that broke Rua’s nose, halting the contest at 1:31 and bagging Fight of the Night.
WIN
James Te Huna
New Zealand
New Zealand
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot
Dec / 06 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:03)
Dec / 06 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME1:03
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Brisbane Co-Main Event • Rua vs. Te Huna
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs James Te Huna
Fight Location Brisbane, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)
Brisbane, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
James Te Huna Record at Bout (Opponent)16-6-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout21-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
James Te Huna: -145 (Favorite)
vs
Mauricio Rua: +125 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Perceval
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shogun rolled back the years in Brisbane with an explosive walk-off left hook counter directly on Te Huna’s chin, knocking him out cold at 1:03 of round one to claim Knockout of the Night ($50k).
LOSS
Chael Sonnen
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen
Aug / 17 / 2013
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:47)
Aug / 17 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME4:47
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 26 Inaugural Fox Sports 1 Main Event
Main Event
Fighter MatchupChael Sonnen vs Mauricio Rua
Fight Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States (TD Garden)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States (TD Garden)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Chael Sonnen Record at Bout (Opponent)27-13-1
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout21-7-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mauricio Rua: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Chael Sonnen: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sonnen took Shogun down immediately in the first round, establishing heavy top pressure. As Rua scrambled back to his feet late in the round, Sonnen locked in a tight guillotine choke to force the tap at 4:47.
LOSS
Alexander Gustafsson
Sweden
Sweden
UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz
Dec / 08 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 08 / 2012
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC on FOX 5 Title Eliminator • Rua vs. Gustafsson
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAlexander Gustafsson vs Mauricio Rua
Fight Location Seattle, Washington, United States (KeyArena)
Seattle, Washington, United States (KeyArena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205½ lbs vs 205 lbs
Alexander Gustafsson Record at Bout (Opponent)14-1-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout21-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Gustafsson: -240 (Favorite)
vs
Mauricio Rua: +200 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Scorecards: 30-27, 30-27, 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-paced battle between veteran and rising contender. Gustafsson made use of his significant reach advantage, technical boxing combinations, and well-timed takedowns to sweep 30-27 scorecards.
WIN
Brandon Vera
United States
United States
UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera
Aug / 04 / 2012
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (4:09)
Aug / 04 / 2012
ROUND4
TIME4:09
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC on FOX 4 Main Event • Shogun vs. Vera
Main Event
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Brandon Vera
Fight Location Los Angeles, California, United States (Staples Center)
Los Angeles, California, United States (Staples Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 203 lbs
Brandon Vera Record at Bout (Opponent)12-5-0 (1 NC)
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout20-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mauricio Rua: -750 (Favorite)
vs
Brandon Vera: +525 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A grueling, bloody war that stretched into the fourth round. Shogun landed punishing leg and body kicks alongside powerful overhand rights, eventually dropping Vera with a heavy combination to finish the fight at 4:09 of round four.
LOSS
Dan Henderson
United States
United States
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson
Nov / 19 / 2011
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Nov / 19 / 2011
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏛️ UFC Hall of Fame Classic • Shogun vs. Henderson 1
Main Event Hall of Fame
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Mauricio Rua
Fight Location San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)
San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup203 lbs vs 205 lbs
Dan Henderson Record at Bout (Opponent)28-8-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout20-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Mauricio Rua: +115 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Josh Rosenthal
Scorecards: 48-47, 48-47, 48-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Widely recognized as one of the greatest fights in combat sports history. Henderson battered Rua in the first three frames with his signature “H-Bomb,” but Shogun mounted a legendary comeback in rounds four and five, dominating the final round from mount to push Henderson to the brink in a 48-47 epic, later inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
WIN
Forrest Griffin
United States
United States
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami
Aug / 27 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:53)
Aug / 27 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME1:53
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Rio Co-Main Event Rematch • Shogun vs. Griffin 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Forrest Griffin
Fight Location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (HSBC Arena)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (HSBC Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Forrest Griffin Record at Bout (Opponent)18-6-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout19-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mauricio Rua: -220 (Favorite)
vs
Forrest Griffin: +180 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Avenging his 2007 promotional debut defeat, Shogun stalked Griffin early, landed a crushing right hand behind the ear, and finished with unanswered hammerfists at 1:53 of round one in the UFC’s triumphant return to Brazil.
LOSS
Jon Jones
United States
United States
UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones
Mar / 19 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:37)
Mar / 19 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME2:37
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Shogun vs. Jones
Defending UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Mauricio Rua
Fight Location Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)
Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jon Jones Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout19-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Mauricio Rua: +170 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his defense of the undisputed belt, Shogun was overwhelmed by Jones’ long reach, wrestling, and punishing elbows from the top, eventually being stopped along the fence with a body shot and knee at 2:37 of round three.
WIN
Lyoto Machida
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2
May / 08 / 2010
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:35)
May / 08 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME3:35
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Machida vs. Shogun 2
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Lyoto Machida
Fight Location Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Bell Centre)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Bell Centre)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout (Opponent)16-0-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout18-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -210 (Favorite)
vs
Mauricio Rua: +175 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yves Lavigne
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shogun settled all controversy from their first meeting by timing an overhand right counter to the temple that dropped the undefeated Machida, following up with punches from mount to capture the undisputed UFC title and Knockout of the Night ($65k) at 3:35 of round one.
LOSS
Lyoto Machida
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun
Oct / 24 / 2009
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Oct / 24 / 2009
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Machida vs. Shogun
Championship Bout
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Mauricio Rua
Fight Location Los Angeles, California, United States (Staples Center)
Los Angeles, California, United States (Staples Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup202½ lbs vs 204½ lbs
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout (Opponent)15-0-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout18-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -240 (Favorite)
vs
Mauricio Rua: +200 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Scorecards: 48-47, 48-47, 48-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A masterclass in Muay Thai low kicks. Shogun repeatedly battered Machida’s legs and ribs over five full rounds in a fight most observers felt Rua won, but all three judges awarded Machida a controversial 48-47 decision.
WIN
Chuck Liddell
United States
United States
UFC 97: Redemption
Apr / 18 / 2009
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:28)
Apr / 18 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME4:28
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 97 Co-Main Event • Rua vs. Liddell
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Chuck Liddell
Fight Location Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Bell Centre)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Bell Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 205 lbs
Chuck Liddell Record at Bout (Opponent)21-6-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout17-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Chuck Liddell: -190 (Favorite)
vs
Mauricio Rua: +165 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A historic clash of legends. Shogun chopped away at Liddell with heavy leg kicks before timing a flush left hook that sent “The Iceman” crashing to the canvas, following up with hammerfists to earn a Knockout of the Night bonus ($70k) at 4:28 of round one.
WIN
Mark Coleman
United States
United States
UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson
Jan / 17 / 2009
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (4:36)
Jan / 17 / 2009
ROUND3
TIME4:36
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 93 Co-Main Event Rematch • Rua vs. Coleman 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Mark Coleman
Fight Location Dublin, Ireland (The O2)
Dublin, Ireland (The O2)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 206 lbs
Mark Coleman Record at Bout (Opponent)15-8-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout16-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mauricio Rua: -475 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Coleman: +375 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin Mulhall
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Avenging their infamous 2006 PRIDE clash, Shogun survived Coleman’s takedown attempts and battered the exhausted Hall of Famer on the feet, finishing with a flurry of punches at 4:36 of round three to earn Fight of the Night ($40k).
LOSS
Forrest Griffin
United States
United States
UFC 76: Knockout
Sep / 22 / 2007
Submission
Rnd 3 (4:45)
Sep / 22 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME4:45
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Octagon Debut • Rua vs. Griffin 1
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupForrest Griffin vs Mauricio Rua
Fight Location Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)
Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Forrest Griffin Record at Bout (Opponent)14-4-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout16-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mauricio Rua: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Forrest Griffin: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his much-anticipated UFC debut following the PRIDE purchase, an exhausted Shogun struggled with knee injuries and Griffin’s relentless pace, succumbing to a rear-naked choke at 4:45 of round three in a major upset.
WIN
Alistair Overeem
Netherlands
Netherlands
PRIDE 33: Second Coming
Feb / 24 / 2007
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:37)
Feb / 24 / 2007
ROUND1
TIME3:37
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 33 in Las Vegas • Rua vs. Overeem 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Alistair Overeem
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alistair Overeem Record at Bout (Opponent)25-8-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout15-2-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Overeem started fast with knees in the clinch, but Shogun absorbed the attack, countered with blistering right hooks, took Overeem down, and finished with thunderous ground-and-pound punches at 3:37 of the opening round.
WIN
Kazuhiro Nakamura
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Shockwave 2006
Dec / 31 / 2006
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 31 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Shockwave New Year’s Eve • Rua vs. Nakamura
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Kazuhiro Nakamura
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Kazuhiro Nakamura Record at Bout (Opponent)11-5-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout14-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shogun neutralized Nakamura’s elite judo throws with aggressive Muay Thai flurries and dominant top positions across three rounds to take a clear unanimous decision in Saitama.
WIN
Kevin Randleman
United States
United States
PRIDE 32: The Real Deal
Oct / 21 / 2006
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:35)
Oct / 21 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME2:35
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Inaugural US Event • Rua vs. Randleman
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Kevin Randleman
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout (Opponent)16-11-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout13-2-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman scored an early power takedown, but Shogun displayed his slick Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guard, rolling immediately into an ankle lock before transitioning into a fight-ending kneebar to submit the former UFC champion at 2:35 of round one.
WIN
Cyrille Diabate
France
France
PRIDE: Final Conflict Absolute
Sep / 10 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (5:29)
Sep / 10 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME5:29
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Openweight GP Feature • Rua vs. Diabate
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Cyrille Diabate
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Cyrille Diabate Record at Bout (Opponent)10-5-1
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout12-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shogun quickly grounded the tall French kickboxer and delivered a relentless sequence of ground-and-pound and trademark head stomps to earn a TKO stoppage at 5:29 of round one.
LOSS
Mark Coleman
United States
United States
PRIDE 31: Dreamers
Feb / 26 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:49)
Feb / 26 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME0:49
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 31 Superfight • Coleman vs. Rua
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Mauricio Rua
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 205 lbs
Mark Coleman Record at Bout (Opponent)14-7-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout12-1-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Coleman executed a double-leg takedown in the opening seconds, and Shogun posted on his right arm, resulting in a severe dislocated elbow that halted the fight at 0:49 and triggered an infamous in-ring brawl between Chute Boxe and Hammer House.
WIN
Ricardo Arona
Brazil
Brazil
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2005
Aug / 28 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:54)
Aug / 28 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME2:54
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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2005 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix Championship • Rua vs. Arona
Captured PRIDE GP Championship
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Ricardo Arona
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ricardo Arona Record at Bout (Opponent)12-2-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout11-1-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his second fight of the night, Shogun dominated BTT rival Ricardo Arona, stuffing his takedowns, landing flying stomps, and knocking him out cold with vicious hammerfists from guard at 2:54 of round one to win the prestigious 2005 PRIDE Grand Prix tournament.
WIN
Alistair Overeem
Netherlands
Netherlands
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2005
Aug / 28 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (6:42)
Aug / 28 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME6:42
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2005 PRIDE Middleweight GP Semifinal • Rua vs. Overeem
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Alistair Overeem
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alistair Overeem Record at Bout (Opponent)21-5-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout10-1-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the Grand Prix semifinal, Shogun weathered Overeem’s early guillotine attempts and knees, taking top position and raining down unanswered punches to force the stoppage at 6:42 of the opening round.
WIN
Rogerio Nogueira
Brazil
Brazil
PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2005
Jun / 26 / 2005
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 26 / 2005
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2005 PRIDE Middleweight GP Quarterfinal Classic • Rua vs. Nogueira 1
Tournament Classic
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Rogerio Nogueira
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Rogerio Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)10-1-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout9-1-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An all-time PRIDE classic. Both Brazilians engaged in thrilling, high-level exchanges featuring knockdowns, sweeps, and soccer kicks, with Shogun edging Nogueira on a unanimous decision in what was voted the 2005 Fight of the Year.
WIN
Quinton Jackson
United States
United States
PRIDE: Total Elimination 2005
Apr / 23 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:47)
Apr / 23 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME4:47
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2005 PRIDE Middleweight GP Opening Round • Rua vs. Rampage
Tournament Opener
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Quinton Jackson
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka-jo Hall)
Osaka, Japan (Osaka-jo Hall)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Quinton Jackson Record at Bout (Opponent)21-5-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout8-1-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shogun announced himself as a world-class superstar, dismantling Rampage Jackson with vicious Thai knees in the clinch and brutal soccer kicks to stop him at 4:47 of the opening frame.
WIN
Hiromitsu Kanehara
Japan
Japan
PRIDE 29: Fists of Fire
Feb / 20 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:40)
Feb / 20 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME1:40
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 29 Superfight • Rua vs. Kanehara
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Hiromitsu Kanehara
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Hiromitsu Kanehara Record at Bout (Opponent)15-11-1
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout7-1-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shogun overwhelmed Japanese veteran Kanehara early, dropping him with punches and finishing with a decisive head stomp at 1:40 of the first round.
WIN
Yasuhito Namekawa
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Bushido 5
Oct / 14 / 2004
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (6:02)
Oct / 14 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME6:02
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Bushido 5 Feature • Rua vs. Namekawa
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Yasuhito Namekawa
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka-jo Hall)
Osaka, Japan (Osaka-jo Hall)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Yasuhito Namekawa Record at Bout (Opponent)15-10-2
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout6-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shogun battered Namekawa with punches and flying stomps, forcing the referee to halt the bout at 6:02 of the opening round.
WIN
Akihiro Gono
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Bushido 2
Feb / 15 / 2004
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (9:04)
Feb / 15 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME9:04
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Bushido 2 Feature • Rua vs. Gono
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Akihiro Gono
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Akihiro Gono Record at Bout (Opponent)19-8-7
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout5-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shogun overwhelmed Japanese veteran Gono with relentless aggression, finishing him with devastating soccer kicks late in the first round at 9:04.
WIN
Akira Shoji
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Bushido 1
Oct / 05 / 2003
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:47)
Oct / 05 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME3:47
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Debut • Rua vs. Shoji
PRIDE Debut
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Akira Shoji
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Akira Shoji Record at Bout (Opponent)11-8-3
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout4-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his electric PRIDE debut, the 21-year-old Shogun swarmed Japanese pioneer Akira Shoji with punches and kicks, scoring a blistering TKO at 3:47 of the opening round.
LOSS
Renato Sobral
Brazil
Brazil
IFC: Global Domination
Sep / 06 / 2003
Submission
Rnd 3 (3:07)
Sep / 06 / 2003
ROUND3
TIME3:07
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 IFC Global Domination Semifinal • Sobral vs. Rua
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupRenato Sobral vs Mauricio Rua
Fight Location Denver, Colorado, United States (Fillmore Auditorium)
Denver, Colorado, United States (Fillmore Auditorium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Renato Sobral Record at Bout (Opponent)21-4-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout4-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his second fight of the night at IFC in Denver, Shogun battled experienced veteran “Babalu” Sobral in a grueling contest before being caught in a guillotine choke at 3:07 of the third round.
WIN
Erick Wanderlei
Brazil
Brazil
IFC: Global Domination
Sep / 06 / 2003
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:54)
Sep / 06 / 2003
ROUND2
TIME2:54
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 IFC Global Domination Quarterfinal • Rua vs. Wanderlei
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Erick Wanderlei
Fight Location Denver, Colorado, United States (Fillmore Auditorium)
Denver, Colorado, United States (Fillmore Auditorium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Erick Wanderlei Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout3-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shogun advanced to the tournament semifinals by breaking down BJJ black belt Wanderlei with relentless combinations and finishing with punches at 2:54 of round two.
WIN
Evangelista Santos
Brazil
Brazil
Meca 9: Meca World Vale Tudo 9
Aug / 01 / 2003
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:31)
Aug / 01 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME2:31
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Meca World Vale Tudo 9 Feature • Rua vs. Cyborg
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Evangelista Santos
Fight Location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Evangelista Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)6-4-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An all-action Vale Tudo shootout against “Cyborg” Santos. Shogun traded ferocious strikes before landing a flurry of heavy punches to score a TKO at 2:31 of round one.
WIN
Angelo Antonio
Brazil
Brazil
Meca 8: Meca World Vale Tudo 8
May / 16 / 2003
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:55)
May / 16 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME0:55
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Meca World Vale Tudo 8 • Rua vs. Antonio
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Angelo Antonio
Fight Location Curitiba, Brazil
Curitiba, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Angelo Antonio Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shogun swarmed Antonio with aggressive Chute Boxe striking, landing devastating soccer kicks to score a fast TKO finish in just 55 seconds.
WIN
Rafael Freitas
Brazil
Brazil
Meca 7: Meca World Vale Tudo 7
Nov / 08 / 2002
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:00)
Nov / 08 / 2002
ROUND1
TIME4:00
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Rua vs. Freitas
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupMauricio Rua vs Rafael Freitas
Fight Location Curitiba, Brazil
Curitiba, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Rafael Freitas Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional mixed martial arts debut in his hometown of Curitiba, Shogun announced his violent fighting style with a highlight-reel head kick that knocked Freitas out at 4:00 of the opening round.
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