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Mauricio Rua

Nickname Shogun Birthdate 11/25/1981
Height / Weight 6'0" - 205 Place of Birth Curitiba, Brazil

UFC 139 results: Dan Henderson defeats Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

After a stellar performance in the Pride 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix, many expected big things from "Shogun" when he came to the UFC. After a few road bumps, he finally delivered when he knocked out Lyoto Machida to capture the light-heavyweight championship at UFC 113.

Last Fight

UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones

Mar 19, 2011 10:00 PM EDT
Mauricio Rua vs Jon Jones

Next Fight

UFC 161

Jun 15, 2013 10:00 PM EDT
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs Mauricio Rua

Mauricio Rua Coverage

Report: Roy Nelson vs Stipe Miocic fight in the works for UFC 161 in Winnipeg

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 11:55 PM EDT

UFC 161 fight card update: Roy Nelson vs. Stipe Miocic Heavyweight fight has been added to pay-per-view (PPV) event from MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on June 15, 2013, to help fill the void left with the Renan Barao injury in main event.

Torn ligaments force Renan Barao to officially withdraw from UFC 161 headliner in Winnipeg

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Renan Barao is not medically cleared to compete after tearing ligaments in his foot and has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 161 main event opposite Eddie Wineland on June 15, 2013 at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Report: Renan Barao forced out of UFC 161 interim title defense

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 18, 2013 6:44 PM EDT

The UFC may be on the hunt for a new headliner when they head to Winnipeg, as interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao has reportedly injured a foot, necessitating a withdrawal from the event.

Brandon Vera returns to heavyweight, battles Ben Rothwell at UFC 164

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 1:38 PM EDT

Following an inconsistent run a light heavyweight, Brandon Vera returns to heavyweight for the first time in five years to take on "Big" Ben Rothwell at UFC 164.

UFC 161 fight card: Barao vs. Wineland

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 15, 2013 7:56 PM EDT

Check out the current card for UFC 161, which takes place on June 15th in Winnipeg, MB.

Shogun Rua: I burst my appendix two months before second Machida fight

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 9, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua meets Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 161 in a rematch of one of the best fights of all time. Shogun discusses his motivation entering this bout, and how a serious medical situation almost derailed his second bout with Lyoto Mac

UFC 161 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Barao vs. Wineland' on June 15 in Winnipeg

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 12:29 PM EDT

UFC 161 results and live fight stream online updates for "Barao vs. Wineland," which takes place at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on June 15, 2013, featuring a five-round championship bout between Renan Barao vs. Eddie Wineland.

UFC 161: ‘Shogun’ Rua looks to relive championship glory days ahead of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rematch

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 8, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

As Mauricio "Shogun" Rua prepares for his rematch against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 161 on June 15, 2013, the Brazilian bomber is relying on the memories of his championship days to motivate him for another run at the title. But is it too late?

After lengthy absence due to injury, apathy, Brian Bowles rediscovers love for MMA

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 6, 2013 3:30 PM EDT

After a lengthy absence from competition due to various injuries and his own apathy, Brian Bowles returns at UFC 160 with a newly found fire, he says.

Kenny Robertson in for injured T.J. Waldburger against Sean Pierson at UFC 161

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 3, 2013 11:01 AM EDT

Submission ace T.J. Waldburger is out of his UFC 161 bout with Sean Pierson due to injury. Filling in on late notice will be UFC 157 Submission of the Night winner Kenny Robertson.

UFC 161 fight card: Barao vs. Wineland

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 2, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

Check out the current card for UFC 161, which takes place in Winnipeg, MB on June 15th.

SB Nation rankings: Light heavyweight

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 2, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

A look at how the six SB Nation panelists currently assess the Light Heavyweight division. Unsurprisingly, Jon Jones reigns supreme.

Latest UFC rankings/MMA rankings (Light Heavyweight)

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 2, 2013 10:56 AM EDT

Check out the updated UFC and MMA rankings for the light heavyweight division. We know that Jon Jones is number one, but who gets the second spot ... Lyoto Machida or Alexander Gustafsson? Find out, inside!

SB Nation light heavyweight rankings: Jon Jones' top two contenders a clear choice

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 2, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

The newest rankings reflect the belief that Lyoto Machida should fight Alexander Gustafsson while Jon Jones heals.

UFC Quick Quote: ‘Shogun’ Rua won’t be ‘surprised’ by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in Winnipeg

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 30, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua is determined to not get blindsided by any "surprises" Antonio Rogerio Nogueira plans to toss his way when the two light heavyweights collide once more at UFC 161 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, this summer.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC 159 'Jones vs Sonnen' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 9:30 PM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC 159 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

UFC 159 results: 25 post-event facts about ‘Jones vs. Sonnen'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 28, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Everyone enjoys a good fact. Even more so, everyone enjoys 25 good facts. With UFC 159 the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about "Jones vs. Sonnen," which took place April 27, 2013 at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.

UFC 159 results recap: Who is next for Jon Jones?

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 28, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Jon Jones earned his fifth UFC title defense with a TKO victory over Chael Sonnen in the main event of UFC 159 on Saturday (April 27, 2013). After another successful performance we ask; what’s next for "Bones"?

UFC 159 results: The Chael Sonnen show is canceled while Jon Jones goes into reruns

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 28, 2013 1:24 AM EDT

UFC 159 results: Jon Jones defeated Chael Sonnen Saturday night in Newark, N.J., effectively silencing "The American Gangster" while preparing himself for a future that could be eerily reminiscent of his past. Here's why.

UFC 159 fight card: Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen fight prediction, preview and breakdown

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Apr 27, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

Check out a detailed preview and prediction for anticipated UFC 159 main event between Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen, which will take place tonight (April 27, 2013) from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., airing live on pay-per-view (PPV).

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