Mauricio Rua

About Mauricio Rua

Sherdog ranks the former UFC Light Heavyweight champion as the #7 fighter in his weight class in 2013.

Maurício Milani Rua is a former Brazilian professional model and mixed martial artist. He is currently competing in the light heavyweights for the ultimate fighting championship. He is a former UFC lightweight champion. Playing professionally since 2002, Rua was also the 2005 mid-size PRIDE Grand Prix champion.

Years active	2002–present (MMA)
Fighting out of	Curitiba, Brazil
Born	Maurício Milani Rua, November 25, 1981, Curitiba, Brazil
Team	Universidade Da Luta (2008–present), Kings MMA (2014–present)
Rank	Black prajied in Muay Thai, Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Antônio "Nino" Schembri
Weight	205 lb
Website	[mauriciorua.com]
Reach	76 in
Division	Light heavyweight, Heavyweight
Notable relatives	Murilo Rua (brother)
Other names	Shogun
Nationality	Brazilian

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Trivia

He was named 2005 Fighter of the Year by Sherdog, after winning the 2005 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix.

Mauricio Rua before fame

By the age of 17, he started training in Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu.

Achievement of Mauricio Rua

After winning the 2005 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix, he was voted 2005 Fighter of the Year by Sherdog.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$6.5 Million

Mauricio Rua family life

On September 12, 2007, he married Renata Ribeiro.

Associations of Mauricio Rua

In 201, he defeated Lyoto Machida for the World MMA Award for Knockout of the Year.

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