Murilo Rua losses
Over 12 years as a professional, Murilo Rua has compiled a 20-13-1 (18) record, including three title fights across four weight classes. He has 13 losses against twelve different opponents, two of them in title fights.
13. Murilo Rua loses to Paulo Filho in their 2nd fight via KO in 47 seconds
On September 6, 2012 Murilo Rua faced Paulo Filho in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rua was 32 years old with a record of 20-12-1, and Filho was 34 with a record of 22-4-2. Rua was on a 2-fight losing streak. Filho stopped Rua via TKO in the 1st round.
12. Murilo Rua loses to Tom Watson via KO
On May 21, 2011 Murilo Rua fought Tom Watson for the BAMMA middleweight title. Rua was 30 years old with a record of 20-11-1, and Watson was 28 with a record of 13-4. Rua was coming off a loss, while Watson was coming off a win. Watson stopped Rua via KO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
11. Murilo Rua loses to Roy Boughton via unanimous decision
On October 23, 2010 Murilo Rua faced Roy Boughton in a middleweight bout. Rua was 30 years old with a record of 20-10-1, and Boughton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rua was on a 4-fight winning streak. Rua lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Boughton.
10. Murilo Rua loses to Riki Fukuda via unanimous decision
On April 5, 2009 Murilo Rua faced Riki Fukuda in a middleweight bout. Rua was 28 years old with a record of 16-9-1, and Fukuda was 28 with a record of 13-4. Rua was coming off a loss, while Fukuda was on a 3-fight winning streak. Rua lost via unanimous decision.
9. Murilo Rua loses to Benji Radach via KO
On October 4, 2008 Murilo Rua faced Benji Radach in a middleweight bout. Rua was 28 years old with a record of 16-8-1, and Radach was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rua was on a 2-fight winning streak. Radach stopped Rua via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Murilo Rua loses to Robbie Lawler via KO
On September 15, 2007 Murilo Rua defended his Elite XC middleweight title against Robbie Lawler. Rua was 27 years old with a record of 14-7-1, and Lawler was 25 with a record of 14-4. Both Rua and Lawler were on a 3-fight winning streak. Lawler stopped Rua via KO in the 3rd round. Lost the title.
7. Murilo Rua loses to Denis Kang via KO in 15 seconds
On June 4, 2006 Murilo Rua faced Denis Kang in a welterweight bout. Rua was 26 years old with a record of 11-6-1, and Kang was 28 with a record of 25-7-1. Rua was coming off a loss, while Kang was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kang stopped Rua via KO in the 1st round.
6. Murilo Rua loses to Paulo Filho via unanimous decision
On April 2, 2006 Murilo Rua faced Paulo Filho in a middleweight bout. Rua was 25 years old with a record of 11-5-1, and Filho was 27 with a record of 10-0. Rua was coming off a win and Filho was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Rua lost via unanimous decision.
5. Murilo Rua loses to Quinton Jackson via split decision
On February 20, 2005 Murilo Rua faced Quinton Jackson in a heavyweight bout. Rua was 24 years old with a record of 10-4-1, and Jackson was 26 with a record of 21-5. Both Rua and Jackson were coming off a loss. Rua lost via split decision. Went the distance with Jackson.
4. Murilo Rua loses to Sergei Kharitonov via KO
On April 25, 2004 Murilo Rua faced Sergei Kharitonov in a heavyweight bout. Rua was 23 years old with a record of 10-3-1, and Kharitonov was 23 with a record of 8-1. Both Rua and Kharitonov were on a 2-fight winning streak. Kharitonov stopped Rua via KO in the 1st round.
3. Murilo Rua loses to Kevin Randleman via KO
On December 23, 2002 Murilo Rua faced Kevin Randleman in a light heavyweight bout. Rua was 22 years old with a record of 8-2-1, and Randleman was 31 with a record of 13-5. Rua was coming off a loss, while Randleman was on a 4-fight winning streak. Randleman stopped Rua via TKO in the 3rd round.
2. Murilo Rua loses to Ricardo Arona via unanimous decision
On November 24, 2002 Murilo Rua faced Ricardo Arona in a middleweight bout. Rua was 22 years old with a record of 8-1-1, and Arona was 24 with a record of 7-1. Rua was on a 2-fight winning streak and Arona was on a 5-fight winning streak. Rua lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Arona.
1. Murilo Rua loses to Dan Henderson via split decision
On November 3, 2001 Murilo Rua faced Dan Henderson in a middleweight bout. Rua was 21 years old with a record of 6-0-1, and Henderson was 31 with a record of 11-1. Rua was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Henderson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rua lost via split decision. Went the distance with Henderson.