Brazilian former light-heavyweight champion nicknamed 'Shogun' whose devastating Muay Thai, brutal leg kicks and an early-career run in Pride FC produced performances widely regarded as some of the finest in MMA history.
Maurício 'Shogun' Rua is a Brazilian light heavyweight and former UFC champion who was one of the most feared fighters in MMA, dominating the PRIDE organisation with devastating leg kicks and aggressive forward pressure. His 2010 victory over Lyoto Machida to claim the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship ended one of the division's dominant reigns. His trilogy with Chuck Liddell in PRIDE remains among MMA's most celebrated fight series.
Career Journey
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1981
👶 Born in Curitiba, Brazil
2020
🏁 Retired from professional sport