Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen
Light Heavyweight5 rounds scheduled
Mauricio Rua
BrazilMauricio Rua
“Shogun”
27-14-1
RESULT

Chael Sonnen def. Mauricio Rua (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 4:47
WIN
Chael Sonnen
United StatesChael Sonnen
29-15-1
Sunday, August 18, 2013
TD Garden, Boston, United States

Chael Sonnen defeated Mauricio Rua by Submission in round 1 (4:47) in the Light Heavyweight main event of UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen, held Sunday, August 18, 2013 at TD Garden, Boston.

Fight stats

Mauricio Rua
Chael Sonnen
0
Knockdowns
0
0 of 1
Significant strikes
5 of 9
0%
Sig. strike accuracy
56%
9 of 10
Total strikes
58 of 70
0 of 1
Takedowns
2 of 3
0%
Takedown accuracy
67%
0
Submission attempts
2
0
Reversals
0
0:50
Control time
3:48
Significant strikes by target
0 of 1
Head
3 of 7
0 of 0
Body
2 of 2
0 of 0
Leg
0 of 0
0 of 0
Distance
0 of 1
0 of 1
Clinch
1 of 1
0 of 0
Ground
4 of 7

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
0 of 1
Sig. str.
5 of 9
9 of 10
Total str.
58 of 70
0 of 1
Takedowns
2 of 3
0
Sub. att
2
0:50
Ctrl
3:48

Frequently asked questions

Who won Mauricio Rua vs Chael Sonnen?

Chael Sonnen defeated Mauricio Rua by Submission in round 1 (4:47) in the Light Heavyweight main event of UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen, held Sunday, August 18, 2013 at TD Garden, Boston.

Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Mauricio Rua 57%43% Chael Sonnen

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

27-14-1
Record
29-15-1
1612
Elo rating
1562
0
Win Streak
0
44
Age
49
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

3.57
SLpM
3.08
50%
Str. Acc.
43%
2.79
SApM
1.10
54%
Str. Def.
62%

Grappling Profile

2.01
TD Avg.
3.81
48%
TD Acc.
59%
49%
TD Def.
66%
0.70
Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Mauricio Rua · 1-3-1
  • L
    Ihor Potieria
    UFC 283: Teixeira vs HillSat, Jan 21, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 4:05 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Ovince Saint Preux
    UFC 274: Oliveira vs GaethjeSat, May 7, 2022
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Paul Craig
    UFC 255: Figueiredo vs PerezSat, Nov 21, 2020
    TKO · R2 · 3:36 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Rogerio Nogueira
    UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs TillSun, Jul 26, 2020
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • D
    Paul Craig
    UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs SouzaSun, Nov 17, 2019
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
Chael Sonnen · 2-3
  • L
    Rashad Evans
    UFC 167: St-Pierre vs HendricksSat, Nov 16, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 4:05 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Mauricio Rua
    UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs SonnenSun, Aug 18, 2013
    Submission · R1 · 4:47 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Jon Jones
    UFC 159: Jones vs SonnenSat, Apr 27, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 4:33 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Anderson Silva
    UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen IISun, Jul 8, 2012
    TKO · R2 · 1:55 · Middleweight
  • W
    Michael Bisping
    UFC on FOX: Evans vs DavisSat, Jan 28, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 24 fights · 14 fights
37.0
Avg sig. strikes
29.3
1.13
Avg takedowns
2.64
2:34
Avg control time
7:04
96
Career high strikes
91
5
Career high TDs
7

Strike Distribution

Mauricio Rua
Strike target
Chael Sonnen
59%
Head
63%
16%
Body
17%
25%
Leg
20%
Mauricio Rua
Strike position
Chael Sonnen
70%
Distance
30%
15%
Clinch
18%
15%
Ground
52%