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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 149

Jul 21, 2012 10:00 PM EDT
Mauricio Rua vs Thiago Silva

Mauricio Rua Coverage

Dana White Announces Brian Stann Vs Hector Lombard and Mauricio Rua Vs Thiago Silva

by Chris Hall from Head Kick Legend on Apr 29, 2012 7:21 PM EDT

UFC President Dana White announces two fights for late summer. Thiago Silva vs. Shogun Rua and Brian Stann vs. Hector Lombard

Hector Lombard vs. Brian Stann, 'Shogun' Rua vs. Thiago Silva in the Works

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Apr 29, 2012 6:54 PM EDT

Recently signed Hector Lombard (31-2-1, 1 NC) will meet Brian Stann (12-4) in his Octagon debut and, in light heavyweight action, Maurico "Shogun" Rua (20-6) will face fellow Brazilian Thiago Silva (14-3, 1 NC). White didn't reveal when the fights will take place.

Dana White says Shogun Rua's next fight will be against Thiago Silva

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2012 5:38 PM EDT

UFC President Dana White today told a Twitter follower that Mauricio "Shogun" Rua's next fight will be against fellow Brazilian bomber Thiago Silva.

Dana White Confirms Bout Between Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua And Thiago Silva, Likely At UFC 149 (Updated)

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Apr 29, 2012 5:02 PM EDT

UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Mauricio "Shogun" Rua will meet Thiago Silva in his next bout. No date or location were named for the light heavyweight fight.

Jon Jones opens as heavy favorite over Dan Henderson

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 27, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

When Jon Jones defends his light heavyweight championship against Dan Henderson, possibly at UFC 149 in Calgary on July 21, he will do so as a heavy favorite.

Jon Jones Opens as Massive Favorite Over Dan Henderson

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 27, 2012 6:35 PM EDT

UFC rankings/MMA rankings featured in USA Today for April 2012

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 27, 2012 4:30 PM EDT

Get complete rankings for each of the major weight classes in mixed martial arts (MMA) today, including the top 25 in all seven divisions.

Jon Jones Emerges As A Star With 700,000 PPV Buys For UFC 145

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Apr 26, 2012 12:15 PM EDT

UFC Light Heavyweight champ Jon Jones is emerging as one of the sport's biggest PPV draws after pulling 700,000 buys for UFC 145.

Potential opponents for Hector Lombard's UFC debut

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2012 12:50 PM EDT

Hector Lombard is coming to the UFC. But who should be his first opponent?

Dana White wants Jon Jones to stay at 205 pounds, but heavyweight move might be real close

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 24, 2012 9:39 PM EDT

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones next fight is against Dan Henderson, possibly this summer at UFC 149. With a win, "Bones" cleans out the division in less than 18 months, creating a potential problem for Dana White.

The Forward Roll: UFC 145 Edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 24, 2012 9:49 AM EDT

The Forward Roll looks at what might be next for some of the key winners and losers from UFC 145.

Jon Jones 'is sure the haters are going to come' for Dan Henderson fight

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 23, 2012 4:06 PM EDT

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones knows the haters are coming when he fights Dan Henderson. And he's okay with that.

Morning Report: The Dizzying Backlash to Jon Jones’ Dominance

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 23, 2012 8:01 AM EDT

Jon Jones’ dominance and the backlash behind it, Frank Mir gets a title shot, and Dan Henderson steps up in line on today's edition of the Morning Report.

UFC 145 Results: Is Jon Jones The Greatest Light Heavyweight Ever?

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Apr 22, 2012 3:02 PM EDT

Some pundits are already saying that UFC LHW champ Jon Jones is among the best ever in the sport after his UFC 145 win over Rashad Evans.

UFC 145 Results: How Much Of A Chance Does Dan Henderson Have Against Jon Jones?

by James Brady from SB Nation Bay Area on Apr 22, 2012 11:37 AM EDT

Jon Jones next fight against Dan Henderson the intersection on UFCs Route 205

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2012 11:30 AM EDT

Dan Henderson has the experience and tools to give UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones problems when the pair collide later this year inside the Octagon.

UFC 145 results recap from last night for 'Jones vs Evans' in Atlanta on April 21

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2012 10:00 AM EDT

UFC 145: "Jones vs. Evans" results, recap and complete coverage of the MMA pay-per-view (PPV) event from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on April 21, 2012, including winners, losers and everything you need to get up to speed on an action-packed night of fights.

UFC 145 results recap: Jon Jones vs Rashad Evans fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2012 9:00 AM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at last night's UFC 145 main event between light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former beltholder Rashad Evans. What was one of the biggest keys which allowed Jones to successfully defend? Find out inside.

At 24, Jon Jones Moves Into G.O.A.T. Consideration

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 22, 2012 8:41 AM EDT

At the age of 24, Jon Jones already has to be considered among the greatest fighters of all time.

UFC 145 results: Jon Jones dominates Rashad Evans, has Dan Henderson in his sights

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2012 3:00 AM EDT

Jon Jones defeated Rashad Evans at UFC 145 over the course of 25 minutes. What's next -- or rather, left -- for the light heavyweight kingpin?

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