Fighter details| Name | Mauricio Rua (Men) |
| Nickname | Shogun |
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| Date of birth | Nov 25, 1981 (44 years old) |
| Weight class | Light Heavyweight |
| Organization | UFC |
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Fighter bioMaurício “Shogun” Rua – General Profile
Maurício “Shogun” Rua is a legendary Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. A former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and PRIDE Grand Prix winner, Rua is celebrated for his devastating knockouts, elite striking, and role in elevating Brazilian MMA to global prominence.
MMA Career
Rua began his professional MMA journey in 2002 and rose to international prominence during his tenure in PRIDE, where he captured the 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix. He made his UFC debut in 2007 and claimed the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in 2010 after defeating Lyoto Machida. Over a long career, Rua delivered memorable performances against top-tier opponents, including Chuck Liddell, Forrest Griffin, Dan Henderson, and Jon Jones, and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2024.
Fighting Style
Rua’s fighting style combined powerful Muay Thai striking with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and solid wrestling fundamentals. He possessed a killer left hook, heavy leg kicks, and the ability to end a fight with one punch. His combination of physicality, timing, and bravery inside the cage made him one of the most feared heavyweights and light heavyweights of his generation.
Fights
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Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 88.1% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Kaan Ofli Genghis | 13-4 |
| Lone'er Kavanagh | 10-1 |
| Melsik Baghdasaryan The Gun | 8-3 |
| Benoît Saint Denis God of War | 17-3 |
| Paddy Pimblett The Baddy | 23-4 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Toby Imada | 30-18 |
| Anthony Macias Mad Dog | 26-18 |
| Sanzhar Azhibaev Sapsan | 26-12 |
| Kazuhiro Nakamura King Kaz | 21-13 |
| Ryan Roberts Are You Ready? | 21-12 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Junior dos Santos Cigano | 23-11 |
| Ateba Abega Gautier | 11-1 |
| Lerryan Douglas Gunslinger | 14-5 |
| Mirko Filipovic Cro Cop | 38-11 |
| Kevin Lee The Motown Phenom | 19-8 |
| Klaudia Sygula | 8-2 |
| Dan Henderson Hendo | 32-15 |
| Angela Hill Overkill | 19-16 |
| Kevin Ferguson Kimbo Slice | 5-2 |
| Steve Erceg Astro Boy | 14-4 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Anthony Smith Lionheart | 38-22 |
| Glover Teixeira | 33-9 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-6 |
| Jan Blachowicz | 29-11 |
| Mauricio Rua Shogun | 27-14 |
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