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Murilo Rua

"Ninja"

20-13-1

Middleweight
Murilo Rua
brazilian jiu-jitsu black beltmuay thai black belt

Wins

20

9 KO/TKO - 27%
9 submission - 27%
2 decision - 6%

13

Losses

1 DRAW

21% - 7 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
18% - 6 decision
hometownBrazil
Age
46(1980-05-22)
Height
5′11″ (181 cm)
Reach-
Weight185 lbs (84 kg)
Stanceorthodox
GymShogun Team
Social media-

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Past Fights
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Brazil
Paulo Filho
(22-4-2)
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Best of the Best 1: Filho vs. Rua
06 Sep2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:47
United Kingdom
Tom Watson
(13-4)
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BAMMA 6: Kong vs. Ninja
21 May2011KO/TKO(Strikes) RD32:06
USA
Roy Boughton
(4-1)
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W-1 MMA 6 - New Ground
23 Oct2010Decision(Unanimous) RD3
USA
Jeremy May
(7-6)
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Impact FC 2: The Uprising - Sydney
18 Jul2010Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD14:12
Paraguay
Arturo Arcemendes
(0-0)
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BC - Bitetti Combat 7
28 May2010Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD11:27
Netherlands
Jason Jones
(14-7)
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BC - Bitetti Combat 5
12 Dec2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD23:20
USA
Alex Stiebling
(19-10-1)
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BC - Bitetti Combat 4
12 Sep2009KO/TKO(Head Kick and Punches) RD10:39
Japan
Riki Fukuda
(13-4)
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Dream 8: Welterweight GP 2009 First Round
05 Apr2009Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
USA
Benji Radach
(15-4)
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EliteXC: Heat
04 Oct2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:31
Australia
Tony Bonello
(17-0-1)
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EliteXC: Return of the King
14 Jun2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:15
France
Xavier Foupa-Pokam
(13-8)
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Cage Rage 24 - Feel the Pain
01 Dec2007Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD23:47
USA
Robbie Lawler
(14-4)
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EliteXC: Uprising
15 Sep2007KO/TKO(Punches) RD32:04
USA
Joey Villasenor
(23-5)
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Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni
22 Jun2007KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:05
United Kingdom
Alex Reid
(8-6-1)
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Cage Rage 21 - Judgement Day
21 Apr2007KO/TKO(Cut on the Shin) RD10:28
United Kingdom
Mark Weir
(17-10)
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Cage Rage 18 - Battleground
30 Sep2006Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD21:15
Canada
Denis Kang
(25-7-1)
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Pride Bushido 11: Bushido Survival
04 Jun2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:15
Brazil
Paulo Filho
(10-0)
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Pride Bushido 10
02 Apr2006Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Russia
Murad Chunkaev
(6-1)
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Pride 30: Fully Loaded
23 Oct2005Sub(Heel Hook) RD13:31
USA
Quinton Jackson
(20-5)
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Pride 29: Fists of Fire
20 Feb2005Decision(Split) RD320:00
Russia
Sergei Kharitonov
(8-1)
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Pride Total Elimination 2004
25 Apr2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:14
Japan
Alexander Otsuka
(5-12)
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Pride 27: Inferno
01 Feb2004Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD11:25
Japan
Akira Shoji
(11-9-5)
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Pride Shockwave 2003
31 Dec2003KO/TKO(Flying Knee) RD12:24
USA
Kevin Randleman
(13-5)
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Pride 24: Cold Fury 3
23 Dec2002KO/TKO(Cut) RD30:20
Brazil
Ricardo Arona
(7-1)
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Pride 23: Championship Chaos 2
24 Nov2002Decision(Unanimous) RD320:00
Brazil
Mario Sperry
(8-1)
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Pride 20: Armed and Ready
28 Apr2002Decision(Unanimous) RD320:00
USA
Alex Andrade
(4-2)
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Pride 18: Cold Fury 2
23 Dec2001Decision(Unanimous) RD320:00
USA
Dan Henderson
(11-1)
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Pride 17: Championship Chaos
03 Nov2001Decision(Split) RD320:00
Japan
Daijiro Matsui
(3-7-2)
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Pride 16: Beasts From the East
24 Sep2001KO/TKO(Soccer Kick and Stomps) RD30:51
Rogerio Sagate
(0-0)
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Meca 5 - Meca World Vale Tudo 5
09 Jun2001Sub(Keylock) RD13:54
Japan
Akihiro Gono
(12-8-3)
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Shooto: To The Top 4
01 May2001Draw(Unanimous) RD3
Brazil
Leopoldo Serao
(9-1)
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Meca - World Vale Tudo 4
16 Dec2000KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD17:00
Brazil
Luiz Claudio Das Dores
(4-2)
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Meca 3
14 Nov2000KO/TKO(Retirement) RD13:00
Brazil
Israel Albuquerque
(0-1)
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Meca 2 - Meca World Vale Tudo 2
12 Aug2000Sub(Shoulder Injury) RD11:36
Brazil
Adriano Verdelli
(1-2)
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Meca 1 - Meca World Vale Tudo 1
27 May2000Sub(Triangle Choke) RD13:08

Frequently Asked Questions About Murilo Rua

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Murilo Rua?

    Known as "Ninja" Murilo Rua's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Murilo Rua weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 185 pounds, Murilo Rua's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

  • Does Murilo Rua hold a black belt in any martial art?

    Murilo Rua's credentials include a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, reflecting his mastery in this martial art.

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