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Murilo Rua

Murilo Rua

“Ninja”
MMA record: 20-13-1 (18)
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Curitiba, Brazil

Best fights of Murilo Rua

Over 12 years as a professional, Murilo Rua has compiled a 20-13-1 (18) record, including three title fights across four weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Murilo Rua KOs Joey Villaseñor

    On June 22, 2007 Murilo Rua fought Joey Villaseñor for the vacant Elite XC and EliteXC middleweight titles. Rua was 27 years old with a record of 13-7-1, and Villaseñor was 31 with a record of 23-5. Rua was on a 2-fight winning streak and Villaseñor was coming off a win. Rua stopped Joey Villaseñor via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant titles.

  2. 2. Murilo Rua draws with Akihiro Gono

    On May 1, 2001 Murilo Rua faced Akihiro Gono. Rua was 20 years old with a record of 4-0, and Gono was 26 with a record of 11-8-3. Rua was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Gono was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.