Murilo Rua has a 20-13-1 professional record and is 46 years old in the Middleweight division, representing Universidade da Luta. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Murilo Rua career snapshot Recent form L-L-L-W-W Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 3-fight losing streak Most recent tracked result: Loss vs Paulo Filho Finish profile 90% 18 finishes in 20 recorded wins Primary win path knockout/TKO 10 recorded wins by knockout/TKO Murilo Rua quick answers What is Murilo Rua's record? Murilo Rua's professional MMA record is 20-13-1.
How old is Murilo Rua? Murilo Rua is 46 years old.
What weight class is Murilo Rua? Murilo Rua fights at Middleweight in BOB.
How tall is Murilo Rua? Murilo Rua is 5'11" tall.
How much does Murilo Rua weigh? Murilo Rua competes at Middleweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 186 lbs.
What is Murilo Rua's Combat Edge Elo? Murilo Rua's professional MMA Elo is 1624, with a peak Elo of 1664.
How strong is Murilo Rua's recent opposition? Murilo Rua's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1583 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Murilo Rua's last fight? Murilo Rua's latest tracked pro fight was against Paulo Filho at Best of the Best 1 on 2012.09.06.
What is Murilo Rua's recent form? Murilo Rua's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Murilo Rua usually win? Murilo Rua's 20 recorded wins include 10 knockouts, 8 submissions, and 2 decisions, with 90% ending before the final bell.
10 Wins by knockout
8 Wins by submission
2 Wins by decision
7 Loss by knockout
0 Loss by submission
6 Loss by decision
Murilo Rua stats Record : 20 / 13 / 1 Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute Not available Fighter 3.94 UFC middleweight avg
Significant striking accuracy Not available Fighter 48% UFC middleweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute Not available Fighter 3.82 UFC middleweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land Not available Fighter 52% UFC middleweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes Not available Fighter 1.62 UFC middleweight avg
Takedown accuracy Not available Fighter 30% UFC middleweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land Not available Fighter 59% UFC middleweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes Not available Fighter 0.68 UFC middleweight avg
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Loss20-12-1 Paulo Filho 22-4-2 Punches 0:47 R1 Best of the Best 1 2012.09.06 Details unavailable Cancelled20-13-1 Paulo Filho Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2012.07.12 Details unavailable Loss20-11-1 Tom Watson 13-4-0 Strikes 2:06 R3 BAMMA 6: Kong vs. Ninja 2011.05.21 Details unavailable Loss20-10-1 Roy Boughton 4-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Warrior One 2010.10.23 Details unavailable Win19-10-1 Jeremy May 7-6-0 Guillotine Choke 4:12 R1 Impact FC 2 2010.07.17 Details unavailable Win18-10-1 Arturo Arcemendes 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Bitetti Combat 2010.05.28 Details unavailable Win17-10-1 Jason Jones 15-7-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Bitetti Combat 2009.12.12 Details unavailable Win16-10-1 Alex Stiebling 19-10-1 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Bitetti Combat 2009.09.12 Details unavailable Loss16-9-1 Riki Fukuda 13-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Dream 8 2009.04.05 Details unavailable Cancelled20-13-1 Dong Sik Yoon Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2009.04.05 Details unavailable Loss16-8-1 Benji Radach 15-4-0 Punches 2:31 R2 EliteXC: Heat 2008.10.04 Details unavailable Win15-8-1 Tony Bonello 17-0-1 Punches 3:15 R1 EliteXC: Return of the King 2008.06.14 Details unavailable Cancelled20-13-1 Phil Baroni Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2008.05.31 Details unavailable Win14-8-1 Xavier Foupa-Pokam 13-8-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Cage Rage 2007.12.01 Details unavailable Loss14-7-1 Robbie Lawler 14-4-0 Punches 2:04 R3 EliteXC: Uprising 2007.09.15 Details unavailable Win13-7-1 Joey Villasenor 23-5-0 Punches 1:05 R2 Strikeforce 2007.06.22 Details unavailable Win12-7-1 Alex Reid 8-6-1 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Cage Rage 2007.04.21 Details unavailable Cancelled20-13-1 Rodney Glunder Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2006.11.12 Details unavailable Win11-7-1 Mark Weir 17-10-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Cage Rage 2006.09.30 Details unavailable Loss11-6-1 Denis Kang 24-7-1 Punches 0:15 R1 Pride Bushido 11 2006.06.04 Details unavailable Loss11-5-1 Paulo Filho 10-0-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Pride Bushido 10 2006.04.02 Details unavailable Win10-5-1 Murad Chunkaev 6-1-0 Heel Hook 3:31 R1 Pride 30: Fully Loaded 2005.10.23 Details unavailable Loss10-4-1 Quinton Jackson 20-5-0 Decision Split Not recorded Pride 29: Fists of Fire 2005.02.20 Details unavailable Loss10-3-1 Sergei Kharitonov 8-1-0 Punches 4:14 R1 Pride Total Elimination 2004 2004.04.25 Details unavailable Win9-3-1 Alexander Otsuka 5-12-0 Arm Triangle Choke 1:25 R1 Pride 27: Inferno 2004.02.01 Details unavailable Win8-3-1 Akira Shoji 11-9-5 Flying Knee 2:24 R1 Pride Shockwave 2003 2003.12.31 Details unavailable Cancelled20-13-1 Marcelo Dantas Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2003.12.20 Details unavailable Loss8-2-1 Kevin Randleman 13-5-0 Cut 0:20 R3 Pride 24: Cold Fury 3 2002.12.23 Details unavailable Loss8-1-1 Ricardo Arona 7-1-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Pride 23: Championship Chaos 2 2002.11.24 Details unavailable Win7-1-1 Mario Sperry 8-1-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Pride 20: Armed and Ready 2002.04.28 Details unavailable Win6-1-1 Alex Andrade 4-2-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Pride 18: Cold Fury 2 2001.12.23 Details unavailable Loss6-0-1 Dan Henderson 11-1-0 Decision Split Not recorded Pride 17: Championship Chaos 2001.11.03 Details unavailable Win5-0-1 Daijiro Matsui 3-7-2 Soccer Kick & Stomps 0:51 R3 Pride 16: Beasts From the East 2001.09.24 Details unavailable Win4-0-1 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Meca World Vale Tudo 2001.06.09 Details unavailable Draw4-0-0 Akihiro Gono 12-8-3 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Shooto: To The Top 4 2001.05.01 Details unavailable Win3-0-0 Leopoldo Serao 9-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Meca World Vale Tudo 2000.12.16 Details unavailable Win2-0-0 Luiz Claudio Das Dores 4-2-0 Retirement 3:00 R1 Meca 3 2000.11.14 Details unavailable Win1-0-0 Israel Albuquerque 0-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Meca World Vale Tudo 2000.08.12 Details unavailable Win0-0-0 Adriano Verdelli 1-2-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Meca World Vale Tudo 2000.05.27 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Murilo Rua Paulo Filho Tom Watson Roy Boughton Riki Fukuda Benji Radach Robbie Lawler Denis Kang Quinton Jackson Compare Murilo Rua with peers vs Dario Bellandi vs Willer Alves vs Andi Vrtačić vs Yahaya Yahuza Embed Murilo Rua's Elo card on your site Copy this snippet — the card stays up to date and links back to Combat Edge:
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