Maurício Rua losses
Over 20 years as a professional, Maurício Rua has compiled a 27-14-1 (22) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. He has 14 losses against twelve different opponents, two of them in title fights.
14. Maurício Rua loses to Ihor Potieria via KO
On January 21, 2023 Maurício Rua faced Ihor Potieria in a light heavyweight bout. Rua was 41 years old with a record of 27-13-1, and Potieria was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rua was on a 2-fight losing streak. Potieria stopped Rua via TKO in the 1st round.
13. Maurício Rua loses to Ovince Saint Preux in their 2nd fight via split decision
On May 7, 2022 Maurício Rua faced Ovince Saint Preux in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rua was 40 years old with a record of 27-12-1, and Preux was 39 with a record of 25-16. Rua was coming off a loss and Preux was on a 2-fight losing streak. Rua lost via split decision. Went the distance with Preux.
12. Maurício Rua loses to Paul Craig in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 21, 2020 Maurício Rua faced Paul Craig in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rua was 38 years old with a record of 27-11-1, and Craig was 32 with a record of 13-4-1. Both Rua and Craig were coming off a win. Craig stopped Rua via TKO in the 2nd round.
11. Maurício Rua loses to Anthony Smith via KO
On July 22, 2018 Maurício Rua faced Anthony Smith in a light heavyweight bout. Rua was 36 years old with a record of 25-10, and Smith was 29 with a record of 30-13. Rua was on a 3-fight winning streak and Smith was coming off a win. Smith stopped Rua via KO in the 1st round.
10. Maurício Rua loses to Ovince Saint Preux via KO in 34 seconds
On November 8, 2014 Maurício Rua faced Ovince Saint Preux in a light heavyweight bout. Rua was 32 years old with a record of 22-9, and Preux was 31 with a record of 16-6. Both Rua and Preux were coming off a loss. Preux stopped Rua via KO in the 1st round.
9. Maurício Rua loses to Dan Henderson in their 2nd fight via KO
On March 23, 2014 Maurício Rua faced Dan Henderson in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rua was 32 years old with a record of 22-8, and Henderson was 43 with a record of 29-11. Rua was coming off a win, while Henderson was on a 3-fight losing streak. Henderson stopped Rua via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Maurício Rua loses to Chael Sonnen via KO
On August 17, 2013 Maurício Rua faced Chael Sonnen in a light heavyweight bout. Rua was 31 years old with a record of 21-7, and Sonnen was 36 with a record of 28-13-1. Rua was coming off a loss and Sonnen was on a 2-fight losing streak. Sonnen submitted Rua via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
7. Maurício Rua loses to Alexander Gustafsson via unanimous decision
On December 8, 2012 Maurício Rua faced Alexander Gustafsson in a light heavyweight bout. Rua was 31 years old with a record of 21-6, and Gustafsson was 25 with a record of 14-1. Rua was coming off a win and Gustafsson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Rua lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Gustafsson.
6. Maurício Rua loses to Dan Henderson via unanimous decision
On November 19, 2011 Maurício Rua faced Dan Henderson in a light heavyweight bout. Rua was 29 years old with a record of 20-5, and Henderson was 41 with a record of 28-8. Rua was coming off a win and Henderson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Rua lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Henderson.
5. Maurício Rua loses to Jon Jones via KO
On March 19, 2011 Maurício Rua defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Jon Jones. Rua was 29 years old with a record of 19-4, and Jones was 23 with a record of 12-1. Rua was coming off a win and Jones was on a 3-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Rua via TKO in the 3rd round. Lost the title.
4. Maurício Rua loses to Lyoto Machida via unanimous decision
On October 24, 2009 Maurício Rua fought Lyoto Machida for the UFC light heavyweight title. Rua was 27 years old with a record of 18-3, and Machida was 31 with a record of 15-0. Rua was on a 2-fight winning streak and Machida was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Rua lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Machida.
3. Maurício Rua loses to Forrest Griffin via KO
On September 22, 2007 Maurício Rua faced Forrest Griffin in a light heavyweight bout. Rua was 25 years old with a record of 16-2, and Griffin was 28 with a record of 14-4. Rua was on a 4-fight winning streak and Griffin was coming off a win. Griffin submitted Rua via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
2. Maurício Rua loses to Mark Coleman via KO in 49 seconds
On February 26, 2006 Maurício Rua faced Mark Coleman in a heavyweight bout. Rua was 24 years old with a record of 12-1, and Coleman was 41 with a record of 14-7. Rua was on a 8-fight winning streak and Coleman was coming off a win. Coleman stopped Rua via TKO in the 1st round.
1. Maurício Rua loses to Renato Sobral via KO
On September 6, 2003 Maurício Rua faced Renato Sobral in a light heavyweight bout. Rua was 21 years old with a record of 4-0, and Sobral was 27 with a record of 22-6. Rua was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Sobral was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sobral submitted Rua via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.