Mauricio Rua



UFC |
TRAINING: There is not a day like the other, but usually I would do at least two training sessions per day, and sometimes three, including strength and conditioning, Muay Thai, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling and MMA.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started to train when I was 16 years old (1997), following in the steps of my older brother Murilo Ninja. For sure, I started to train because of him, and I went to the Chute Boxe Academy to watch him train.

What ranks and titles have you held? UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. PRIDE GRAND PRIX title in 2005 – It was a very difficult tournament and I beat some top guys to reach the title like Quinton Jackson, Rogerio Minotoro Nogueira and Ricardo Arona.

Do you have any heroes? My older brother Murilo Ninja is my hero. I’m a fighter today because of him; he was the guy that motivated me to get into the sport, and with my masters Rudimar Fedrigo and Rafael Cordeiro, they helped me to become a professional fighter.

What is your favorite technique? My background is Muay Thai but I like Jiu Jitsu too.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a dream coming true. I had the opportunity to fight in PRIDE two times in the USA, and the American fans are incredible. The noise and excitement of the crowd is fantastic, and I’m sure that I have the opportunity of my life in the hands. UFC is the number one event around the world and I’m working hard for the belt, which is my main goal.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I went to college. Here in Brazil the names are a little different. I finished the second degree.

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked as a model here in Brazil, making some pictures, books and fashion parades for some brands. I enjoyed the experience, but to be honest I’m a fighter since I was 16.

•    Only fighter to score back to back KO wins over UFC Hall of Famers (Coleman and Liddell)

•    Has won eight of his last 11 bouts.

•    17 wins by KO or TKO; one win by submission

•    12-1 in PRIDE, with wins over Quinton Jackson, Akihiro Gono, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Alistair Overeem (twice), Ricardo Arona, Kevin Randleman, and Kazuhiro Nakamura.

•    Won KO of the Night award for wins over Machida and Liddell, and Fight of the Night for win over Coleman

Fight History

Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.
Total Fights: 26
Record: 20-6-0
Summary: Very aggressive, excellent background in Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu, strength
Fighter Info
Nickname: Shogun
From: Curitiba Brazil
Fights Out Of: Curitiba Brazil
Age: 30
Height: 6′ 1" ( 185 cm )
Weight: 205 lb ( 93 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
646
51% Successful
331
Types of Successful Strikes
0
331
54% Standing
24%
21%
180
80
71
Striking Defense
52
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
30
37% Successful
11
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
3
10
0
Takedown Defense
24
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Loss
 Mauricio Rua
UFC® 139 Live on Pay-Per-View: Shogun vs. Henderson

Nov 19, 2011

 96 5 1 8 R5Decision – Unanimous
Dan Henderson 77 1 1 2
Win
 Mauricio Rua
UFC® RIO Live on Pay-Per-View: Silva vs. Okami

Aug 27, 2011

 16 0 0 0 R1KO/TKO
Forrest Griffin 3 0 0 0
Mauricio Rua
UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES

Mar 19, 2011

 9 0 0 0 R3KO/TKO
Jon Jones 75 3 0 4
Lyoto Machida
UFC® 113: MACHIDA vs SHOGUN 2

May 8, 2010

 9 2 0 2 R1KO/TKO
Mauricio Rua 17 0 0 1
Lyoto Machida
UFC® 104: MACHIDA v SHOGUN

Oct 24, 2009

 35 0 0 0 R5Decision – Unanimous
Watch
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