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Light Heavyweight · Last Fought Jan 2023

Mauricio Rua

UFC Record
11-12-1
Age
44
Height
6'1"
Reach
76"
Stance
Orthodox

Fighter Elo

The rating the forecasts are built on. It projects fighters.

Fighter Elo
1375Going Into Their Last Fight, Jan 2023
1754Best, Mar 2011
1508Classic Elo

No fight in the last two years, so there is no rating for today.

12001400160018002008201120142017202020231520 going into Forrest Griffin, Sep 20071530 going into Mark Coleman, Jan 20091685 going into Chuck Liddell, Apr 20091693 going into Lyoto Machida, Oct 20091741 going into Lyoto Machida, May 20101754 going into Jon Jones, Mar 20111621 going into Forrest Griffin, Aug 20111648 going into Dan Henderson, Nov 20111648 going into Brandon Vera, Aug 20121644 going into Alexander Gustafsson, Dec 20121640 going into Chael Sonnen, Aug 20131596 going into James Te Huna, Dec 20131615 going into Dan Henderson, Mar 20141617 going into Ovince Saint Preux, Nov 20141568 going into Rogerio Nogueira, Aug 20151565 going into Corey Anderson, May 20161583 going into Gian Villante, Mar 20171539 going into Anthony Smith, Jul 20181501 going into Tyson Pedro, Dec 20181504 going into Paul Craig, Nov 20191446 going into Rogerio Nogueira, Jul 20201421 going into Paul Craig, Nov 20201350 going into Ovince Saint Preux, May 20221375 going into Ihor Potieria, Jan 20231375
Fighter Elo going into each UFC fight.
Classic Elo
1508After Their Last Fight, Jan 2023
1561Best, Nov 2020
1375Fighter Elo

Classic Elo only moves on wins and losses, so it reads more like normal rankings.

14501500155016002008201120142017202020231500 going into Forrest Griffin, Sep 20071486 going into Mark Coleman, Jan 20091504 going into Chuck Liddell, Apr 20091526 going into Lyoto Machida, Oct 20091514 going into Lyoto Machida, May 20101535 going into Jon Jones, Mar 20111521 going into Forrest Griffin, Aug 20111540 going into Dan Henderson, Nov 20111524 going into Brandon Vera, Aug 20121541 going into Alexander Gustafsson, Dec 20121527 going into Chael Sonnen, Aug 20131512 going into James Te Huna, Dec 20131529 going into Dan Henderson, Mar 20141513 going into Ovince Saint Preux, Nov 20141499 going into Rogerio Nogueira, Aug 20151516 going into Corey Anderson, May 20161534 going into Gian Villante, Mar 20171550 going into Anthony Smith, Jul 20181533 going into Tyson Pedro, Dec 20181548 going into Paul Craig, Nov 20191546 going into Rogerio Nogueira, Jul 20201561 going into Paul Craig, Nov 20201543 going into Ovince Saint Preux, May 20221526 going into Ihor Potieria, Jan 20231508 after their last fight1508
Classic Elo going into each UFC fight, and after the last one.

How Fighter Elo Works

Fighter Elo is the model's rating for a fighter, on the same scale chess uses. An average UFC fighter sits around 1500. The gap between two fighters sets the forecast: 100 points ahead is about a 64% chance to win, 200 points about 76%, and 400 points about 91%.

Classic Elo only moves on wins and losses. Fighter Elo also counts how the fights went (striking and grappling numbers), age and build, and how active a fighter has been. It is worked out fresh before every fight, so it can move between fights too, for example with age or a long layoff.

Classic Elo, shown next to it, is the results-only version. It reads more like normal rankings, and the Rankings page can be switched to it.

Career Numbers

Across every UFC fight with recorded stats.

3.35Sig. Strikes Landed per Minute
52%Striking Accuracy
3.46Sig. Strikes Absorbed per Minute
52%Striking Defense
0.79Knockdowns per 15 Minutes
1.53Takedowns per 15 Minutes
43%Takedown Accuracy
48%Takedown Defense
0.23Submission Attempts per 15 Minutes
23%Share of Fight Time in Control
11.0 minAverage Fight Length
Ended ByKO/TKOSubmissionDecision
Wins803
Losses624

Fight History

Every UFC fight, newest first. Tap a fight to see what both fighters put up.

Lossvs. Ihor PotieriaKO/TKO · R1 4:05Jan 21, 2023UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaIhor Potieria
1375Fighter Elo Going In1491
1526Classic Elo Going In1485
17 of 31Significant Strikes21 of 41
21 of 35Total Strikes27 of 47
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 2
0Knockdowns1
0Submission Attempts0
0:01Control Time0:38
Lossvs. Ovince Saint PreuxSplit DecisionMay 7, 2022UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaOvince Saint Preux
1350Fighter Elo Going In1435
1543Classic Elo Going In1517
54 of 99Significant Strikes62 of 112
54 of 99Total Strikes62 of 112
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 1
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time0:15
Lossvs. Paul CraigKO/TKO · R2 3:36Nov 21, 2020UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaPaul Craig
1421Fighter Elo Going In1437
1561Classic Elo Going In1520
10 of 28Significant Strikes29 of 57
25 of 46Total Strikes54 of 88
0 of 0Takedowns4 of 8
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
1:44Control Time3:46
Winvs. Rogerio NogueiraSplit DecisionJul 25, 2020UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaRogerio Nogueira
1446Fighter Elo Going In1267
1546Classic Elo Going In1520
54 of 103Significant Strikes46 of 100
78 of 129Total Strikes75 of 129
2 of 4Takedowns0 of 0
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
2:57Control Time1:21
Drawvs. Paul CraigSplit DecisionNov 16, 2019UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Jacare

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaPaul Craig
1504Fighter Elo Going In1403
1548Classic Elo Going In1502
25 of 66Significant Strikes51 of 99
51 of 108Total Strikes106 of 160
1 of 3Takedowns1 of 4
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts1
8:21Control Time1:16
Winvs. Tyson PedroKO/TKO · R3 0:43Dec 1, 2018UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaTyson Pedro
1501Fighter Elo Going In1596
1533Classic Elo Going In1515
30 of 56Significant Strikes31 of 44
62 of 94Total Strikes36 of 49
3 of 5Takedowns0 of 1
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts1
5:20Control Time0:41
Lossvs. Anthony SmithKO/TKO · R1 1:29Jul 22, 2018UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Mauricio RuaAnthony Smith
1539Fighter Elo Going In1447
1550Classic Elo Going In1538
4 of 12Significant Strikes23 of 31
4 of 12Total Strikes23 of 31
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
0Knockdowns1
0Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time0:01
Winvs. Gian VillanteKO/TKO · R3 0:59Mar 11, 2017UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaGian Villante
1583Fighter Elo Going In1462
1534Classic Elo Going In1518
94 of 173Significant Strikes55 of 151
94 of 174Total Strikes55 of 151
2 of 3Takedowns0 of 1
2Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:04Control Time0:09
Winvs. Corey AndersonSplit DecisionMay 14, 2016UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaCorey Anderson
1565Fighter Elo Going In1690
1516Classic Elo Going In1560
48 of 101Significant Strikes55 of 138
66 of 119Total Strikes106 of 196
0 of 0Takedowns4 of 8
2Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:12Control Time5:41
Winvs. Rogerio NogueiraUnanimous DecisionAug 1, 2015UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaRogerio Nogueira
1568Fighter Elo Going In1400
1499Classic Elo Going In1531
53 of 98Significant Strikes63 of 166
82 of 130Total Strikes73 of 177
2 of 5Takedowns0 of 0
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts1
4:19Control Time0:14
Lossvs. Ovince Saint PreuxKO/TKO · R1 0:34Nov 8, 2014UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs Saint Preux

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Mauricio RuaOvince Saint Preux
1617Fighter Elo Going In1652
1513Classic Elo Going In1546
2 of 3Significant Strikes9 of 15
2 of 3Total Strikes9 of 15
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
0Knockdowns1
0Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time0:06
Lossvs. Dan HendersonKO/TKO · R3 1:31Mar 23, 2014UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Mauricio RuaDan Henderson
1615Fighter Elo Going In1355
1529Classic Elo Going In1533
48 of 96Significant Strikes23 of 60
79 of 128Total Strikes32 of 70
1 of 2Takedowns0 of 2
2Knockdowns1
0Submission Attempts0
3:25Control Time0:08
Winvs. James Te HunaKO/TKO · R1 1:03Dec 6, 2013UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Bigfoot

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaJames Te Huna
1596Fighter Elo Going In1536
1512Classic Elo Going In1543
9 of 12Significant Strikes1 of 7
9 of 12Total Strikes1 of 7
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:03Control Time0:00
Lossvs. Chael SonnenSubmission · R1 4:47Aug 17, 2013UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Mauricio RuaChael Sonnen
1640Fighter Elo Going In1586
1527Classic Elo Going In1539
0 of 1Significant Strikes5 of 9
9 of 10Total Strikes58 of 70
0 of 1Takedowns2 of 3
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts2
0:50Control Time3:48
Lossvs. Alexander GustafssonUnanimous DecisionDec 8, 2012UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaAlexander Gustafsson
1644Fighter Elo Going In1732
1541Classic Elo Going In1583
41 of 95Significant Strikes72 of 156
51 of 105Total Strikes128 of 215
1 of 3Takedowns6 of 12
0Knockdowns0
1Submission Attempts0
1:29Control Time3:53
Winvs. Brandon VeraKO/TKO · R4 4:09Aug 4, 2012UFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Mauricio RuaBrandon Vera
1648Fighter Elo Going In1523
1524Classic Elo Going In1541
68 of 103Significant Strikes67 of 106
142 of 184Total Strikes89 of 132
4 of 7Takedowns1 of 2
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts1
11:26Control Time1:51
Lossvs. Dan HendersonUnanimous DecisionNov 19, 2011UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Mauricio RuaDan Henderson
1648Fighter Elo Going In1402
1540Classic Elo Going In1559
96 of 194Significant Strikes77 of 141
191 of 293Total Strikes113 of 179
5 of 10Takedowns1 of 4
0Knockdowns1
1Submission Attempts1
9:07Control Time4:26
Winvs. Forrest GriffinKO/TKO · R1 1:53Aug 27, 2011UFC 134: Silva vs Okami

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaForrest Griffin
1621Fighter Elo Going In1630
1521Classic Elo Going In1584
16 of 29Significant Strikes3 of 19
16 of 30Total Strikes3 of 19
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:07Control Time0:00
Lossvs. Jon JonesKO/TKO · R3 2:37Mar 19, 2011UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones

UFC Light Heavyweight Title Bout · Title Fight · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Mauricio RuaJon Jones
1754Fighter Elo Going In1891
1535Classic Elo Going In1582
9 of 40Significant Strikes75 of 113
11 of 42Total Strikes102 of 142
0 of 0Takedowns3 of 3
0Knockdowns1
0Submission Attempts0
0:05Control Time7:52
Winvs. Lyoto MachidaKO/TKO · R1 3:35May 8, 2010UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2

UFC Light Heavyweight Title Bout · Title Fight · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Mauricio RuaLyoto Machida
1741Fighter Elo Going In1759
1514Classic Elo Going In1625
17 of 28Significant Strikes9 of 11
24 of 35Total Strikes10 of 12
0 of 1Takedowns2 of 2
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:35Control Time0:53
Lossvs. Lyoto MachidaUnanimous DecisionOct 24, 2009UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun

UFC Light Heavyweight Title Bout · Title Fight · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Mauricio RuaLyoto Machida
1693Fighter Elo Going In1856
1526Classic Elo Going In1612
80 of 146Significant Strikes35 of 108
82 of 148Total Strikes39 of 113
0 of 4Takedowns0 of 0
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
2:44Control Time0:23
Winvs. Chuck LiddellKO/TKO · R1 4:28Apr 18, 2009UFC 97: Redemption

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaChuck Liddell
1685Fighter Elo Going In1554
1504Classic Elo Going In1627
24 of 32Significant Strikes8 of 37
25 of 34Total Strikes8 of 37
0 of 1Takedowns1 of 1
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:26Control Time0:21
Winvs. Mark ColemanKO/TKO · R3 4:36Jan 17, 2009UFC 93: Franklin vs Henderson

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaMark Coleman
1530Fighter Elo Going In1478
1486Classic Elo Going In1536
62 of 102Significant Strikes31 of 69
106 of 148Total Strikes71 of 113
1 of 2Takedowns7 of 9
2Knockdowns0
2Submission Attempts0
3:30Control Time6:11
Lossvs. Forrest GriffinSubmission · R3 4:45Sep 22, 2007UFC 76: Knockout

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Mauricio RuaForrest Griffin
1520Fighter Elo Going In1632
1500Classic Elo Going In1544
27 of 75Significant Strikes66 of 130
53 of 105Total Strikes146 of 214
5 of 12Takedowns2 of 2
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts3
4:49Control Time5:40