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Maurício Rua: A Brief Biography

Latest News Update for Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua Facts
Early Life and Career
Mauricio Rua’s Career in UFC
Mauricio Rua Record
Mauricio Rua’s Most Popular Fights
1. Mauricio Rua vs. Lyoto Machida 2
2. Mauricio Rua vs. Jon Jones
FAQs on Mauricio Rua
1. Q1. When did Mauricio Rua become the UFC champion?
2. Q2. Who is Mauricio Rua fighting next?

The Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight division. Mauricio Rua is a former UFC light heavyweight champion and the 2005 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix champion.

Latest News Update for Mauricio Rua

Mauricio Rua is set to face Ihor Potieria at UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill on January 21, 2023, at Jeunesse Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Mauricio Rua Facts

Birth Place	Curitiba, Brazil
Father’s Name	Antonio Rua
Mother’s Name	Clementina Rua
Star Sign	Sagittarius
Net Worth (2023)	$6.5 million
Last Fight Earnings	$220,000
Age	41
Education	N/A
MMA Debut	2002
MMA Record	27-13-1
Achievements	Former UFC light heavyweight champion/ 2005 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix champion
Partner	Rinata Ribeiro

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Early Life and Career

Mauricio Milani Rua’s was born on November 25, 1981, in Curitiba, Brazil. His mother was a former track athlete, and his father was a businessman. Rua and his brothers are known to take 10-kilometre runs with their mother.

Mauricio Rua started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at six and Muay Thai when he was 7.

‘Shogun’ made his professional mixed martial art debut at Meca World Vale Tudo 7 against Rafael Freitas on November 8, 2002, in Curitiba, Brazil. He won the fight via knockout kick in the first round.

Rua made his PRIDE Bushido 1 debut on October 5, 2003, against Akira Shoji in Japan and won the fight via knockout punches.

Mauricio Rua won the 2005 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix championship on August 28, 2005, against Ricardo Arona in Japan.

Mauricio Rua’s Career in UFC

Mauricio Rua made his octagon debut on September 22, 2007, at UFC 76 against Forest Griffin. Rua lost the fight via submission in the third round.

‘Shogun ‘ faced Lyoto Machida for the UFC light heavyweight title on October 24, 2009, at UFC 104 and lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Rua won the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 113 against Lyoto Machida on May 8 2010, via knockout.

On March 19, 2011, Mauricio Rua lost his UFC light heavyweight title to Jon Jones at UFC 128. Jones won the bout via technical knockout.

Mauricio Rua had his last fight with Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 274 on May 7, 2022. Rua lost the fight via decision.

Mauricio Rua Record

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	27–13–1	Ovince Saint Preux	Decision (split)	UFC 274	May 7, 2022	3	5:00	Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss	27–12–1	Paul Craig	TKO (submission to punches)	UFC 255	November 21, 2020	2	3:36	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	27–11–1	Antônio Rogério Nogueira	Decision (split)	UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till	July 26, 2020	3	5:00	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Draw	26–11–1	Paul Craig	Draw (split)	UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré	November 16, 2019	3	5:00	São Paulo, Brazil
Win	26–11	Tyson Pedro	TKO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa	December 2, 2018	3	0:43	Adelaide, Australia	Performance of the Night.
Loss	25–11	Anthony Smith	KO (elbow)	UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith	July 22, 2018	1	1:29	Hamburg, Germany
Win	25–10	Gian Villante	TKO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum	March 11, 2017	3	0:59	Fortaleza, Brazil
Win	24–10	Corey Anderson	Decision (split)	UFC 198	May 14, 2016	3	5:00	Curitiba, Brazil
Win	23–10	Antônio Rogério Nogueira	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 190	August 1, 2015	3	5:00	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	Fight of the Night.
Loss	22–10	Ovince Saint Preux	KO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux	November 8, 2014	1	0:34	Uberlândia, Brazil
Loss	22–9	Dan Henderson	TKO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2	March 23, 2014	3	1:31	Natal, Brazil	Fight of the Night.
Win	22–8	James Te Huna	KO (punch)	UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot	December 7, 2013	1	1:03	Brisbane, Australia	Knockout of the Night.
Loss	21–8	Chael Sonnen	Submission (guillotine choke)	UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen	August 17, 2013	1	4:47	Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss	21–7	Alexander Gustafsson	Decision (unanimous)	UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz	December 8, 2012	3	5:00	Seattle, Washington, United States
Win	21–6	Brandon Vera	TKO (punches)	UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera	August 4, 2012	4	4:09	Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss	20–6	Dan Henderson	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 139	November 19, 2011	5	5:00	San Jose, California, United States	Fight of the Night.
Win	20–5	Forrest Griffin	KO (punches)	UFC 134	August 27, 2011	1	1:53	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss	19–5	Jon Jones	TKO (punches and knees)	UFC 128	March 19, 2011	3	2:37	Newark, New Jersey, United States	Lost the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win	19–4	Lyoto Machida	KO (punches)	UFC 113	May 8, 2010	1	3:35	Montreal, Quebec, Canada	Won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Knockout of the Night.
Loss	18–4	Lyoto Machida	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 104	October 24, 2009	5	5:00	Los Angeles, California, United States	For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win	18–3	Chuck Liddell	TKO (punches)	UFC 97	April 18, 2009	1	4:28	Montreal, Quebec, Canada	Knockout of the Night.
Win	17–3	Mark Coleman	TKO (punches)	UFC 93	January 17, 2009	3	4:36	Dublin, Ireland	Fight of the Night.
Loss	16–3	Forrest Griffin	Submission (rear-naked choke)	UFC 76	September 22, 2007	3	4:45	Anaheim, California, United States
Win	16–2	Alistair Overeem	KO (punches)	PRIDE 33	February 24, 2007	1	3:37	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	15–2	Kazuhiro Nakamura	Decision (unanimous)	PRIDE Shockwave 2006	December 31, 2006	3	5:00	Saitama, Japan
Win	14–2	Kevin Randleman	Submission (kneebar)	PRIDE 32	October 21, 2006	1	2:35	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Heavyweight bout.
Win	13–2	Cyrille Diabaté	TKO (stomps)	PRIDE Final Conflict Absolute	September 10, 2006	1	5:29	Saitama, Japan	Return to Middleweight (205 lb).
Loss	12–2	Mark Coleman	TKO (broken arm)	PRIDE 31	February 26 2006	1	0:49	Saitama, Japan	Heavyweight debut.
Win	12–1	Ricardo Arona	KO (punches)	PRIDE Final Conflict 2005	August 28 2005	1	2:54	Saitama, Japan	Won the 2005 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix.
Win	11–1	Alistair Overeem	TKO (punches)	PRIDE Final Conflict 2005	August 28 2005	1	6:42	Saitama, Japan	2005 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win	10–1	Antônio Rogério Nogueira	Decision (unanimous)	PRIDE Critical Countdown 2005	June 26 2005	3	5:00	Saitama, Japan	2005 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win	9–1	Quinton Jackson	TKO (soccer kicks)	PRIDE Total Elimination 2005	April 23 2005	1	4:47	Osaka, Japan	2005 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round.
Win	8–1	Hiromitsu Kanehara	TKO (stomp)	PRIDE 29	February 20 2005	1	1:40	Saitama, Japan
Win	7–1	Yasuhito Namekawa	TKO (punches)	PRIDE Bushido 5	October 14 2004	1	6:02	Osaka, Japan
Win	6–1	Akihiro Gono	TKO (soccer kicks)	PRIDE Bushido 2	February 15 2004	1	9:04	Kanagawa, Japan
Win	5–1	Akira Shoji	KO (punches)	PRIDE Bushido 1	October 5 2003	1	3:47	Saitama, Japan
Loss	4–1	Renato Sobral	Submission (guillotine choke)	IFC: Global Domination	September 6 2003	3	3:07	Denver, Colorado, United States	IFC Light heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win	4–0	Erik Wanderley	TKO (punches)	IFC: Global Domination	September 6 2003	2	2:54	Denver, Colorado, United States	IFC Light heavyweight Tournament Opening Round.
Win	3–0	Evangelista Santos	TKO (punches)	Meca World Vale Tudo 9	August 1 2003	1	9:22	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win	2–0	Angelo de Oliveira	TKO (soccer kicks)	Meca World Vale Tudo 8	May 16 2003	1	0:55	Curitiba, Brazil
Win	1–0	Rafael Freitas	KO (kick)	Meca World Vale Tudo 7	November 8 2002	1	4:00	Curitiba, Brazil

Mauricio Rua’s Most Popular Fights

Mauricio Rua vs. Lyoto Machida 2

‘Shogun’ faced Lyoto Machida for the second time on May 8, 2010, at UFC 113 for the UFC light heavyweight title.

Mauricio Rua won the fight via knockout punches in the first round.

Mauricio Rua vs. Jon Jones

At UFC 128, Mauricio Rua had his first title defense against Jone Jones on March 19, 2011.

Jon Jones won the fight via technical knockout punches.

FAQs on Mauricio Rua

Q1. When did Mauricio Rua become the UFC champion?

Mauricio Rua became the UFC light heavyweight champion on May 8, 2010, at UFC113.

Q2. Who is Mauricio Rua fighting next?

Mauricio Rua is set to fight Ihor Potieria for his next outing at UFC 283.

*Last updated on January 21, 2023.

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