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Murilo Rua

"Ninja"
20-13-1BrazilBrazilLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Paulo Filho · TKO · Sep 6, 2012

LAST FIGHT
WINvs Joey VillasenorTKO · R2 1:05
StrikeforceStrikeForce-EliteXC: Shamrock vs Baroni·June 21, 2007

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CAREER SUMMARY

Murilo Rua holds a professional MMA record of 20-13-1. Rua has won 20 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 7 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: June 21, 2007. Tracked organizations: STRIKEFORCE, PRIDE FC.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
May 22, 1980
Age
46
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Brazil

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Paulo Filho
    Best of the Best 1· Sep 6, 2012· Middleweight· 20-13-1 vs 23-4-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:47
  2. LOSS
    vs Tom Watson
    BAMMA 6: Kong vs. Ninja· May 21, 2011· Middleweight· 20-12-1 vs 14-4
    TKO
    R3 · 2:06
  3. LOSS
    vs Roy Boughton
    Warrior One· Oct 23, 2010· 20-11-1 vs 5-1
    DEC
  4. WIN
    vs Jeremy May
    Impact FC 2· Jul 17, 2010· Middleweight· 20-10-1 vs 7-7
    SUB
    R1 · 4:12
  5. WIN
    vs Arturo Arcemendes
    Bitetti Combat· May 28, 2010· 19-10-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
  6. WIN
    vs Jason Jones
    Bitetti Combat· Dec 12, 2009· 18-10-1 vs 15-8
    TKO
  7. WIN
    vs Alex Stiebling
    Bitetti Combat· Sep 12, 2009· 17-10-1 vs 19-11-1
    TKO
  8. LOSS
    vs Riki Fukuda
    Dream 8· Apr 5, 2009· Catchweight· 16-10-1 vs 14-4
    UD
  9. LOSS
    vs Benji Radach
    EliteXC: Heat· Oct 4, 2008· Middleweight· 16-9-1 vs 16-4
    TKO
    R2 · 2:31
  10. WIN
    vs Tony Bonello
    EliteXC: Return of the King· Jun 14, 2008· Middleweight· 16-8-1 vs 17-1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:15
  11. WIN
    vs Xavier Foupa-Pokam
    Cage Rage· Dec 1, 2007· 15-8-1 vs 13-9
    SUB
  12. LOSS
    vs Robbie Lawler
    EliteXC: Uprising· Sep 15, 2007· Middleweight· 14-8-1 vs 15-4
    TKO
    R3 · 2:04
  13. WIN
    vs Joey Villasenor
    StrikeForce-EliteXC: Shamrock vs Baroni· Jun 21, 2007· Middleweight· 14-7-1 vs 23-6
    TKO
    R2 · 1:05
  14. WIN
    vs Alex Reid
    Cage Rage· Apr 21, 2007· 13-7-1 vs 8-7-1
    TKO
  15. WIN
    vs Mark Weir
    Cage Rage· Sep 30, 2006· 12-7-1 vs 17-11
    SUB
  16. LOSS
    vs Denis Kang
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Bushido 11· Jun 4, 2006· Welterweight· 11-7-1 vs 25-7-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:15
  17. LOSS
    vs Paulo Filho
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Bushido 10· Apr 2, 2006· Welterweight· 11-6-1 vs 11-0
    UD
    R2 · 5:00
  18. WIN
    vs Murad Chunkaiev
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 30: Fully Loaded· Oct 23, 2005· Middleweight· 11-5-1 vs 6-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:31
  19. LOSS
    vs Quinton Jackson
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 29: Fists of Fire· Feb 20, 2005· Middleweight· 10-5-1 vs 21-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  20. LOSS
    vs Sergei Kharitonov
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Total Elimination 2004· Apr 25, 2004· Heavyweight· 10-4-1 vs 9-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:14
  21. WIN
    vs Alexander Otsuka
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 27: Inferno· Feb 1, 2004· Middleweight· 10-3-1 vs 5-13
    SUB
    R1 · 5:25
  22. WIN
    vs Akira Shoji
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Shockwave 2003· Dec 31, 2003· Middleweight· 9-3-1 vs 11-10-5
    TKO
    R1 · 2:24
  23. LOSS
    vs Kevin Randleman
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 24: Cold Fury 3· Dec 23, 2002· Middleweight· 8-3-1 vs 14-5
    TKO
    R3 · 0:20
  24. LOSS
    vs Ricardo Arona
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 23: Championship Chaos 2· Nov 24, 2002· Middleweight· 8-2-1 vs 8-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  25. WIN
    vs Mario Sperry
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 20: Armed and Ready· Apr 28, 2002· Middleweight· 8-1-1 vs 8-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  26. WIN
    vs Alex Andrade
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 18: Cold Fury 2· Dec 23, 2001· Middleweight· 7-1-1 vs 4-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  27. LOSS
    vs Dan Henderson
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 17: Championship Chaos· Nov 3, 2001· Middleweight· 6-1-1 vs 12-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  28. WIN
    vs Daijiro Matsui
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 16: Beasts From The East· Sep 24, 2001· Openweight· 6-0-1 vs 3-8-2
    TKO
    R3 · 0:51
  29. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Meca World Vale Tudo· Jun 9, 2001· 5-0-1
    SUB
  30. DRAW
    vs Akihiro Gono
    Shooto: To The Top 4· May 1, 2001· Middleweight· 4-0-1 vs 12-8-4
    DEC
  31. WIN
    vs Leopoldo Serao
    Meca World Vale Tudo· Dec 16, 2000· 4-0 vs 9-2
    TKO
  32. WIN
    vs Luiz Claudio Das Dores
    Meca 3· Nov 14, 2000· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 4-3
    TKO
    R1 · 3:00
  33. WIN
    vs Israel Albuquerque
    Meca World Vale Tudo· Aug 12, 2000· 2-0 vs 0-2
    SUB
  34. WIN
    vs Adriano Verdelli
    Meca World Vale Tudo· May 27, 2000· 1-0 vs 1-3
    SUB

Background

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Camp

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1661▼6
Peak
1711Jul 17, 2010
Rated fights
32
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Frequently asked questions

When does Murilo Rua fight next?

Murilo Rua has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Murilo Rua's record?

Murilo Rua's professional MMA record is 20-13-1.

Who is Murilo Rua fighting next?

Murilo Rua's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Murilo Rua fight last?

Murilo Rua most recently fought Joey Villasenor at StrikeForce-EliteXC: Shamrock vs Baroni on Thursday, June 21, 2007, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Murilo Rua fight in?

Murilo Rua fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Murilo Rua have?

Murilo Rua has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Murilo Rua?

Murilo Rua is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Murilo Rua weigh?

Murilo Rua weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

How old is Murilo Rua?

Murilo Rua is 46 years old (born May 22, 1980).

Where is Murilo Rua from?

Murilo Rua is from Brazil.

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