Which event are Murilo Rua and Akihiro Gono fighting in?

They are set to face each other in Shooto: To The Top 4.

When is the Murilo Rua vs. Akihiro Gono fight?

The fight is scheduled to take place on May 1, 2001

At what time does the Murilo Rua vs. Akihiro Gono fight start?

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

Where is the Murilo Rua vs. Akihiro Gono fight happening?

The venue for the fight is in Korakuen Hall.

In which weight class are Murilo Rua and Akihiro Gono competing?

They are competing in the UFC Middleweight.

What are the nationalities of Murilo Rua and Akihiro Gono?

Murilo Rua represents Brazil, and Akihiro Gono represents Japan.

What type of fight is the Murilo Rua vs. Akihiro Gono?

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

Murilo Rua Japan

Akihiro Gono

20-13-1

RD3

Draw

Unanimous

39-24-8

Fight: Rua vs. Gono

Shooto: To The Top 4

1MAYTUE'0112:00 AM

Middleweight• main card• 3 rounds

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rua vs. Gono

Which event are Murilo Rua and Akihiro Gono fighting in?
They are set to face each other in Shooto: To The Top 4.
When is the Murilo Rua vs. Akihiro Gono fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on May 1, 2001
At what time does the Murilo Rua vs. Akihiro Gono fight start?
The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.
Where is the Murilo Rua vs. Akihiro Gono fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Korakuen Hall.
In which weight class are Murilo Rua and Akihiro Gono competing?
They are competing in the UFC Middleweight.
What are the nationalities of Murilo Rua and Akihiro Gono?
Murilo Rua represents Brazil, and Akihiro Gono represents Japan.
What type of fight is the Murilo Rua vs. Akihiro Gono?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Middleweight.

RD3

Draw

Unanimous

Fight: Rua vs. Gono

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Main Info

nickname

Ninja

The Magic Man

Forms

Nationality

Brazil

Japan

Age

(1980-05-22) 46

51(1974-10-07)

Weight

(84 kg) 185 lbs

170 lbs (77 kg)

Height

(181 cm) 5′11″

5′9″ (176 cm)

Reach

-

5′8″ (173 cm)

Gym

Shogun Team

GRABAKA

Social Media

Win-Loss Records

Wins

20

39 (1 DQ)

Losses

13

24

Past Opponents