Light HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING

Mauricio Rua

27-14-1

Age

Height

6'1"

Weight

205 lbs

Reach

76"

Avg Fight Time

09:04

Gym

Kings MMA - Huntington Beach, CA

Wins By

21 KO · 1 Sub · 5 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 4R3 6R4 1

Last 5

LLWWD

Finish Rate

81%

Bonuses

—

Style

Muay Thai

Location

Curitiba, Brazil

Fight History

LOSS

vs Dan Henderson

UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R3 1:31

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R3 1:31

LOSS

vs Chael Sonnen

UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· 2025-09-27

Submission

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard

R1 4:47

SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R1 4:47

WIN

vs James Te Huna

UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Bigfoot· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:03

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:03

WIN

vs Rogerio Nogueira

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

DRAW

vs Paul Craig

UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Jacare· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Tyson Pedro

UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R3 0:43

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 0:43

LOSS

vs Anthony Smith

UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 1:29

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:29

WIN

vs Gian Villante

UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R3 0:59

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R3 0:59

LOSS

vs Ihor Potieria

UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill· 2023-01-21

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 4:05

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:05

LOSS

vs Ovince Saint Preux

UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje· 2022-05-07

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Paul Craig

UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez· 2020-11-21

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R2 3:36

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 3:36

WIN

vs Corey Anderson

UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic· 2016-05-14

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Rogerio Nogueira

UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia· 2015-08-01

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Dan Henderson

UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson· 2011-11-19

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Forrest Griffin

UFC 134: Silva vs Okami· 2011-08-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Half Guard

R1 1:53

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R1 1:53

LOSS

vs Jon Jones

UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19

KO/TKO

Knee to Head In Clinch

R3 2:37

KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R3 2:37

WIN

vs Lyoto Machida

UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2· 2010-05-08

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Mount

R1 3:35

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 3:35

LOSS

vs Lyoto Machida

UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun· 2009-10-24

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Chuck Liddell

UFC 97: Redemption· 2009-04-18

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 4:28

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:28

WIN

vs Mark Coleman

UFC 93: Franklin vs Henderson· 2009-01-17

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R3 4:36

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 4:36

LOSS

vs Forrest Griffin

UFC 76: Knockout· 2007-09-22

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 4:45

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:45

LOSS

vs Ovince Saint Preux

UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs Saint Preux

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 0:34

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:34

WIN

vs Brandon Vera

UFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R4 4:09

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R4 4:09

LOSS

vs Alexander Gustafsson

UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Leg Kick Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.6/min

Grappling

2.01 TD

Defense

54%

⚖️Mauricio adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 51% striking and 49% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

9 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

78%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Counters

78%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Knees

67%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

44%

Jabs

33%

⭐Other

Damage Events

44%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

5× detected

Clinch → Takedown

5× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (78%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (156%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 311% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (5 techniques)

Punches to Head At Distance

38% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

25% of KOs

Punch to Head In Clinch

13% of KOs

Punches to Head From Half Guard

13% of KOs

Punches to Head From Mount

13% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head At Distance leads with 3 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (28/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 81% of wins end in finish (21 KO + 1 subs).

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (71% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

51%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

54%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

45% acc70%

Clinch

72% acc15%

Ground

68% acc15%

Striking Differential+0.78/min

3.57 landed/min2.79 absorbed/min

3.57

Landed/Min

2.79

Absorbed/Min

0.87

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1361

Sig. Strikes Attempted2670

Key Insights

Mauricio is active on the ground (25%).

Uses leg kicks strategically (21%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 15% from ground at 68% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

49%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

49%

Average

0%100%

TD Success Rate

20%

Landed

Defended

Total

105

2.01

TD / 15min

0.71

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

105

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

44%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

4 total attempts

Late Round Sub Artist

25%

50%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 2.01/15min.

TD defense at 49% could be a vulnerability.

Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

948

1.51

Ratio

Absorbed

628

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

15/6

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

29.6

Moderate

Strikes/Min

4.5

Standing %

80%

R3 vs R1 Output

71%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.51x) - consistent striking dominance.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (29.6) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 24 fights

R1 Control

0:51

R2 Control

1:11

R3 Control

0:57

R1 to Final

-16%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+8.0pp

Body

+5.0pp

Leg

-12.9pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+1.9pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

💪 Peak performance in final round

Championship Rounds

Based on 3 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

14.6

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

17.2

sig strikes / round

Output Change

118%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights