Which event are Alistair Overeem and Maurício Rua fighting in?

They are set to face each other in Pride 33: The Second Coming.

How many rounds is the Alistair Overeem vs. Maurício Rua?

The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round PFC, Pride FC fight.

Which organization is hosting the Alistair Overeem vs. Maurício Rua?

The fight is organized by the Pride Fighting Championships (PFC, Pride FC).

When is the Alistair Overeem vs. Maurício Rua fight?

The fight is scheduled to take place on February 24, 2007

At what time does the Alistair Overeem vs. Maurício Rua fight start?

The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.

Where is the Alistair Overeem vs. Maurício Rua fight happening?

The venue for the fight is in Thomas & Mack Center.

In which weight class are Alistair Overeem and Maurício Rua competing?

They are competing in the UFC Middleweight.

What are the nationalities of Alistair Overeem and Maurício Rua?

Alistair Overeem represents Netherlands, and Maurício Rua represents Brazil.

What type of fight is the Alistair Overeem vs. Maurício Rua?

The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Middleweight.

Maurício Rua Netherlands

Alistair Overeem

27-14-1

Middleweight

47-19

Fight: Rua vs. Overeem

Pride 33: The Second Coming

24 FEB SAT '07 12:00 AM

main card • 3 rounds

Main Info

nickname

Shogun

The Demolition Man

Forms

W L W W W

L L W L W

Nationality

Brazil

Netherlands

Age

(1981-11-25) 42

44 (1980-05-17)

Weight

(93 kg) 205 lbs

225+ lbs (102+ kg)

Height

(185 cm) 6′1″

6′4″ (193 cm)

Reach

(193 cm) 6′4″

6′8″ (203 cm)

Gym

Shogun Team

Elevation Fight Team

Social Media

Win-Loss Records

Wins

27

21 KO/TKO - 51%

1 submission - 2%

5 decision - 12%

47

35% - 23 KO/TKO

29% - 19 submission

8% - 5 decision

Losses

14

7 KO/TKO - 17%

3 submission - 7%

4 decision - 10%

19

21% - 14 KO/TKO

3% - 2 submission

5% - 3 decision

Past Opponents
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rua vs. Overeem

Which event are Alistair Overeem and Maurício Rua fighting in?

They are set to face each other in Pride 33: The Second Coming.
How many rounds is the Alistair Overeem vs. Maurício Rua?

The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round PFC, Pride FC fight.
Which organization is hosting the Alistair Overeem vs. Maurício Rua?

The fight is organized by the Pride Fighting Championships (PFC, Pride FC).
When is the Alistair Overeem vs. Maurício Rua fight?

The fight is scheduled to take place on February 24, 2007
At what time does the Alistair Overeem vs. Maurício Rua fight start?

The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.
Where is the Alistair Overeem vs. Maurício Rua fight happening?

The venue for the fight is in Thomas & Mack Center.
In which weight class are Alistair Overeem and Maurício Rua competing?

They are competing in the UFC Middleweight.
What are the nationalities of Alistair Overeem and Maurício Rua?

Alistair Overeem represents Netherlands, and Maurício Rua represents Brazil.
What type of fight is the Alistair Overeem vs. Maurício Rua?

The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Middleweight.

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