Result
Maurício RuaKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round1
Time00:04:09
Elo swing-17Brandon Vera (1668 → 1651)
DateAug 5, 2012
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueSTAPLES Center
BroadcastESPN+
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W
Shogun | 27-14-1Maurício Rua
L
The Truth | 16-10-0Brandon Vera
Mauricio Rua vs Brandon Vera
Method :KO/TKO
Round :1
Time :00:04:09
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Maurício Rua
Elo1691Good
3Y trend1733 → 1691
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:04:09
MethodKO/TKO
Brandon Vera
Elo1616Solid
3Y trend1643 → 1616
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Maurício Rua won this fight by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:04:09. Maurício Rua led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Maurício Rua and Brandon Vera across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Maurício RuaBrandon Vera
Elo edge
Maurício Rua1691-15 last move
Brandon Vera1616-12 last move
Why they are ranked here
Maurício RuaNot on the active ladder · 1691 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Antônio Rogério Nogueira (rated 1735 at the time): +13.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Paul Craig (rated 1679 at the time): -17.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 3 losses, -35 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1611, not 1691: 80 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Brandon VeraNot on the active ladder · 1616 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Hideki Sekine (rated 1526 at the time): +12.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Aung La N Sang (rated 1562 at the time): -25.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -53 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1531, not 1616: 85 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Maurício RuavsBrandon Vera
Total strikes
142vs89
Takedowns
4vs1
Sub. attempts
0vs1
Sig. strikes
68vs67
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Maurício RuaKO/TKO leads 78% of wins
Brandon VeraKO/TKO leads 69% of wins
Common opponents
Thiago SilvaMaurício Rua: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jul 21, 2012Brandon Vera: cancelled · May 15, 2012
Thiago SilvaMaurício Rua: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jul 21, 2012Brandon Vera: no contest · Overturned by NSAC · Jan 1, 2011
Round stats
Mauricio Rua vs Brandon Vera is a completed Light Heavyweight fight from UFC ON FOX 4 : SHOGUN VS VERA. Maurício Rua defeated Brandon Vera by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:04:09. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Mauricio Rua vs Brandon Vera quick answers
Who won Mauricio Rua vs Brandon Vera?
Maurício Rua won Mauricio Rua vs Brandon Vera by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:04:09.
What event is Mauricio Rua vs Brandon Vera on?
Mauricio Rua vs Brandon Vera is listed on UFC ON FOX 4 : SHOGUN VS VERA.
What are the records for Mauricio Rua vs Brandon Vera?
Maurício Rua enters with a 27-14-1 record and Brandon Vera enters with a 16-10-0 record.
What division is Mauricio Rua vs Brandon Vera?
Mauricio Rua vs Brandon Vera is listed as a Light Heavyweight fight.
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