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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 31 fights.
| Record: | 22-8-0 |
| 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: | 32 |
| Height: | 6' 1" ( 185 cm ) |
| Weight: | 205 lb ( 93 kg ) |
Media
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Dec 07, 2013 -
Dec 07, 2013 -
Dec 06, 2013 -
Dec 06, 2013
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
857
Types of Successful Strikes
0
449
Striking Defense
50
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
41
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
34
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UPCOMING
|
Mauricio Rua |
Mar 23, 2014
|
-- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Ways To Watch
|
| Dan Henderson | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
Dec 6, 2013
|
9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| James Te Huna | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Mauricio Rua |
Aug 17, 2013
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Chael Sonnen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Mauricio Rua |
Dec 8, 2012
|
41 | 1 | 1 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Alexander Gustafsson | 72 | 6 | 0 | 2 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
Aug 4, 2012
|
68 | 4 | 0 | 6 | R4 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Brandon Vera | 67 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Mauricio Rua |
Nov 19, 2011
|
96 | 5 | 1 | 8 | R5 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Dan Henderson | 77 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
Aug 27, 2011
|
16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Forrest Griffin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Mauricio Rua |
Mar 19, 2011
|
9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Jon Jones | 75 | 3 | 0 | 4 | ||||
| Lyoto Machida |
May 8, 2010
|
9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Mauricio Rua | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||
| Lyoto Machida |
Oct 24, 2009
|
35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R5 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Mauricio Rua | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
Apr 18, 2009
|
24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Chuck Liddell | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
Jan 17, 2009
|
62 | 1 | 2 | 1 | R3 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Mark Coleman | 31 | 7 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Forrest Griffin |
Sep 22, 2007
|
66 | 2 | 3 | 5 | R3 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Mauricio Rua | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
PRIDE 33: The Second Coming
Feb 24, 2007
|
9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Alistair Overeem | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
PRIDE Shockwave 2006
Dec 31, 2006
|
68 | 8 | 2 | 20 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Kazuhiro Nakamura | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
PRIDE 32: The Real Deal
Oct 21, 2006
|
0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Kevin Randleman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
PRIDE Final Conflict Absolute
Sep 10, 2006
|
16 | 3 | 1 | 6 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Cyrille Diabate | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Mark Coleman |
PRIDE 31: Unbreakable
Feb 26, 2006
|
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Mauricio Rua | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Mauricio Rua |
PRIDE Final Conflict 2005
Aug 28, 2005
|
12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Ricardo Arona | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
PRIDE Final Conflict 2005
Aug 28, 2005
|
26 | 0 | 0 | 6 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Alistair Overeem | 18 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
PRIDE Critical Countdown 2005
Jun 26, 2005
|
70 | 7 | 0 | 4 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Antonio Rogerio Nogueira | 31 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
PRIDE Total Elimination 2005
Apr 23, 2005
|
48 | 1 | 0 | 2 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Rampage Jackson | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
PRIDE 29: Fists Of Fire
Feb 20, 2005
|
16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Hiromitsu Kanehara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
PRIDE Bushido 5
Oct 14, 2004
|
26 | 0 | 1 | 6 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Yasuhito Namekawa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
PRIDE Bushido 2
Feb 15, 2004
|
63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Akihiro Gono | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
PRIDE Bushido 1
Oct 5, 2003
|
22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Akira Shoji | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
IFC - Global Domination
Sep 6, 2003
|
21 | 0 | 1 | 2 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Erick Wanderlei | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Renato Sobral |
IFC - Global Domination
Sep 6, 2003
|
9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | R3 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Mauricio Rua | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
Meca 9
Aug 1, 2003
|
21 | 1 | 0 | 2 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Evangelista Santos | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
Meca 8
May 16, 2003
|
7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Angelo Antonio | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
Meca 7
Nov 8, 2002
|
32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Rafael Freitas | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | ||||
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Biography
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.
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
Career
Trained With
Key Fights
Result |
Opponent |
Event |
Replay |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Lyoto Machida | UFC® 113 MACHIDA vs SHOGUN 2 | |
|
Win
|
Lyoto Machida | UFC® 113 MACHIDA vs SHOGUN 2 |
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