Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Record: | 24-10-0 |
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: | 36 |
Height: | 6' 1" ( 185 cm ) |
Weight: | 205 lb ( 93 kg ) |
Reach | 76" |
Leg Reach | 40" |
Media
Striking
Grappling
Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay | Awards |
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UPCOMING
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Mauricio Rua
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UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Ponzinibbio
May 19, 2018
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Win
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Mauricio Rua
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Mar 11, 2017 |
94
55
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2
0
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0
0
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0
0
|
R3 KO/TKO | ||
Win
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Mauricio Rua
|
May 14, 2016 |
48
55
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0
4
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0
0
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0
2
|
R3 Decision - Split | ||
Win
|
Mauricio Rua
|
Aug 1, 2015 |
53
63
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2
0
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0
1
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2
0
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R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Fight of the Night
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Loss
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Mauricio Rua
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Nov 8, 2014 |
2
9
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0
0
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0
0
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0
0
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R1 KO/TKO | ||
Loss
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Mauricio Rua
|
Mar 23, 2014 |
48
23
|
1
0
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0
0
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2
0
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R3 KO/TKO |
Fight of the Night
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Win
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Mauricio Rua
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Dec 6, 2013 |
9
1
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0
0
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0
0
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0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
Knockout of the Night
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Loss
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Mauricio Rua
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Aug 17, 2013 |
0
5
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0
2
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0
2
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0
3
|
R1 Submission | ||
Loss
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Mauricio Rua
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Dec 8, 2012 |
41
72
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1
6
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1
0
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0
2
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
Win
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Mauricio Rua
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Aug 4, 2012 |
68
67
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4
1
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0
1
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6
1
|
R4 KO/TKO | ||
Loss
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Mauricio Rua
|
Nov 19, 2011 |
96
77
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5
1
|
1
1
|
8
2
|
R5 Decision - Unanimous |
Fight of the Night
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Win
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Mauricio Rua
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Aug 27, 2011 |
16
3
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0
0
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0
0
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0
0
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R1 KO/TKO | ||
Mauricio Rua
|
Mar 19, 2011 |
9
75
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0
3
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0
0
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0
4
|
R3 KO/TKO | |||
Mauricio Rua
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May 8, 2010 |
9
17
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2
0
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0
0
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2
1
|
R1 KO/TKO |
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Knockout of the Night
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Mauricio Rua
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Oct 24, 2009 |
35
80
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0
0
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0
0
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0
0
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R5 Decision - Unanimous | |||
Win
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Mauricio Rua
|
Apr 18, 2009 |
24
8
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0
1
|
0
0
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0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
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Knockout of the Night
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Win
|
Mauricio Rua
|
Jan 17, 2009 |
62
31
|
1
7
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2
0
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1
1
|
R3 KO/TKO |
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Fight of the Night
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Loss
|
Mauricio Rua
|
Sep 22, 2007 |
66
27
|
2
5
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3
0
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5
0
|
R3 Submission |
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Win
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Mauricio Rua
|
PRIDE 33: The Second Coming
Feb 24, 2007
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9
9
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1
1
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1
0
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0
1
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R1 KO/TKO | ||
Win
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Mauricio Rua
|
PRIDE Shockwave 2006
Dec 31, 2006
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68
25
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8
2
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2
0
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20
0
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R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
Win
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Mauricio Rua
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PRIDE 32: The Real Deal
Oct 21, 2006
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0
0
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0
1
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5
0
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0
1
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R1 Submission | ||
Win
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Mauricio Rua
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PRIDE Final Conflict Absolute
Sep 10, 2006
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16
6
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3
0
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1
0
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6
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
Loss
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Mauricio Rua
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PRIDE 31: Unbreakable
Feb 26, 2006
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0
0
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2
0
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0
1
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0
0
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R1 KO/TKO | ||
Win
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Mauricio Rua
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PRIDE Final Conflict 2005
Aug 28, 2005
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26
18
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0
2
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0
1
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6
3
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
Mauricio Rua
Ricardo Arona
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PRIDE Final Conflict 2005
Aug 28, 2005
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12
2
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1
2
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1
0
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2
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | |||
Win
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Mauricio Rua
|
PRIDE Critical Countdown 2005
Jun 26, 2005
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70
31
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7
0
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0
1
|
4
1
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
Win
|
Mauricio Rua
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PRIDE Total Elimination 2005
Apr 23, 2005
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48
8
|
1
0
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0
0
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2
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
Win
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Mauricio Rua
Hiromitsu Kanehara
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PRIDE 29: Fists Of Fire
Feb 20, 2005
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16
1
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0
0
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0
0
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1
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
Win
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Mauricio Rua
Yasuhito Namekawa
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PRIDE Bushido 5
Oct 14, 2004
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26
1
|
0
0
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1
1
|
6
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
Win
|
Mauricio Rua
|
PRIDE Bushido 2
Feb 15, 2004
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63
11
|
0
1
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0
0
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0
1
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
Win
|
Mauricio Rua
Akira Shoji
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PRIDE Bushido 1
Oct 5, 2003
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22
4
|
0
2
|
0
1
|
0
3
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
Loss
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Mauricio Rua
|
IFC - Global Domination
Sep 6, 2003
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9
16
|
4
0
|
5
1
|
4
0
|
R3 Submission | ||
Win
|
Mauricio Rua
Erick Wanderlei
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IFC - Global Domination
Sep 6, 2003
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21
5
|
0
2
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1
1
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2
3
|
R2 KO/TKO | ||
Win
|
Mauricio Rua
|
Meca 9
Aug 1, 2003
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21
8
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1
0
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0
0
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2
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
Win
|
Mauricio Rua
Angelo Antonio
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Meca 8
May 16, 2003
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7
1
|
1
0
|
0
0
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0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
Win
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Mauricio Rua
Rafael Freitas
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Meca 7
Nov 8, 2002
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32
8
|
1
3
|
0
0
|
0
2
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
Biography
TRAINING: Training at Kings MMA with master Rafael Cordeiro in California every morning, plus either a training session at Gracie Barra with Philipe "Furão", wrestling with Jacob Harmann and Pat Cummings, or S&C.
What ranks and titles have you held? Former 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). Also defeated a third Hall of Famer, Forrest Griffin, in 2011
Career
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