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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

Mauricio Rua Coverage

Ghosts of Saitama: The Japanese New Year's Eve war starts with three blockbuster shows

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Feb 22, 2012 11:45 PM EST

"Ghosts of Saitama" continues with a look back at the first Shockwave event on New Year's Eve 2003. The Saitama Super Arena would play a major part in the tradition to this very day.

Dan Henderson Denies That He Declined UFC Offer Of Lyoto Machida

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Feb 18, 2012 1:00 PM EST

Former Strikeforce champ Dan Henderson is frustrated that he's not getting a UFC bout and denies that he turned down a bout with Lyoto Machida.

Jon Jones gets attacked by a police dog and more during police academy training (Video)

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 17, 2012 11:43 AM EST

Video of UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones as he goes through police academy training. Hilarity ensues!

Dan Henderson: The UFC never offered me a fight against Lyoto Machida

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 17, 2012 11:05 AM EST

Despite UFC President Dana White's claims to the contrary, Dan Henderson insists he was never offered a fight against Lyoto Machida.

Videos: UFC Champ Jon Jones Takes Police Academy Training

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Feb 17, 2012 9:01 AM EST

Jon Jones is definitely one of the best fighters in the planet, but does he have what it takes to pass Police Academy Training?

Dana White Says He Doesn't Know What To Do With Dan Henderson

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Feb 16, 2012 7:00 PM EST

UFC president Dana White says he doesn't know what he should do next with Dan Henderson.

Shogun Rua And Alistair Overeem Situations Highlight Tensions Between UFC And Managers

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Feb 13, 2012 2:00 PM EST

UFC fighters Shogun Rua and Alistair Overeem have parted ways with their managers partly in response to the way the UFC does business.

Mauricio Rua: 'UFC has made it clear we don’t need a manager'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 9, 2012 9:15 PM EST

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight contender Mauricio Rua explains the reasons behind the departure from long time manager, Eduardo Alonso, and also says that the UFC has expressed in the past that fighters do not need managers.

Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua parts ways with longtime manager Eduardo Alonso

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 7, 2012 9:00 PM EST

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua revealed via his official twitter account that he is no longer manged by long time manager Eduardo Alonso, however, the two still remain friends.

Greg Jackson likely cornering Jon Jones for Rashad Evans fight at UFC 145

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 7, 2012 4:00 PM EST

The questions regarding whether or not Greg Jackson is going to corner Jon Jones against Rashad Evans can finally end. That's because the famed trainer is now leaning heavily towards doing so. Here's why.

UFC 143 Results: Nick Diaz Rematch Might Be Smart For Dana White, But He Doesn't Deserve It

by James Brady from SB Nation Bay Area on Feb 7, 2012 7:45 AM EST

UFC 143 results: Dana White not opposed to Nick Diaz vs Carlos Condit rematch

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 5, 2012 3:30 PM EST

UFC President Dana White tells reporters after the UFC 143 press conference last night (Feb 4, 2012) that he wouldn’t mind doing a rematch between Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz due to the fact that a lot of people were very unhappy at the decision the judges rendered after the UFC 143 main event.

Dana White: Dan Henderson will wait for a title shot

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 3, 2012 2:26 PM EST

UFC light heavyweight contender Dan Henderson has opted to wait for the winner of Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans to decide his next fight.

Tito Ortiz calls out Forrest Griffin for a rubbermatch retirement fight

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on Jan 30, 2012 10:00 PM EST

UFC light heavyweights Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin have done battle in the Octagon twice before, both resulting in split decisions. Is a rubber match in the works? MMAmania.com has the scoop.

Jon Jones not impressed with Rashad Evans' performance on FOX, hopes to restore respect with former friend

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jan 30, 2012 8:00 PM EST

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight champion Jon Jones says that he was not impressed with Rashad Evan's performance against Phil Davis and is open to burying the hatchet after their UFC 145 fight in Atlanta on April 21, 2012.

UFC 145: Jon Jones Won't Ask Greg Jackson To Corner Him Against Rashad Evans

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Jan 30, 2012 6:58 PM EST

UFC light heavyweight champ won't ask his coach Greg Jackson to be in his corner at UFC 145 against former teammate Rashad Evans.

Jon Jones opens at -600 against Rashad Evans for UFC 145 main event

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 30, 2012 12:18 PM EST

Jon Jones opens at -600 against Rashad Evans for the main event of UFC 145 on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

UFC 145: Jon Jones vs Rashad Evans last stop before Rematchville for 'Bones'

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Jan 29, 2012 11:45 PM EST

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has to clear one final hurdle, Rashad Evans, at UFC 145 before he can essentially wipe out the best the division has to offer in less than 18 months, excluding Dan Henderson. Rematch Mania, looming on the horizon?

UFC on FOX 2 results: Predictable failure in Chicago, UFC now 0-2 on network TV

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jan 29, 2012 9:00 PM EST

The UFC on FOX 2 event, which took place last night (Sat., Jan. 28, 2012) from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, failed to live up to expectations, and there are many reasons for that. Let's break it down inside.

UFC On Fox 2 Results: Rashad Evans Earns Title Shot Against Jon Jones, What About Dan Henderson?

by James Brady from SB Nation Bay Area on Jan 29, 2012 8:15 AM EST

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