Maurício Rua vs. Chael Sonnen
Completed
MMA Bout
August 17, 2013
Aug 17, 2013
W
Sonnen defeats Rua
L
Submission, Guillotine Choke
4:47 Round 1 of 5
Fighter Comparison
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27-13-1
Climbed to 28-13-1 |
Pro
Record |
21-7-0
Fell to 21-8 |
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| Climbed to 28-13-1 | Record After Fight | Fell to 21-8 | ||
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+145
(Slight Underdog) |
Betting Odds |
-170
(Slight Favorite) |
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Nation
|
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|
West Linn
Oregon |
Fights out of
|
Curitiba
Parana |
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36
+4 mos, 2 wks |
Age at Fight |
31
+8 mos, 3 wks, 2 days |
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205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs) |
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6'1"
(186cm) |
Height |
6'1"
(185cm) |
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|
74.0"
(188cm) |
Reach |
76.0"
(193cm) |
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| American Top Team Portland | Gym |
Kings MMA
Shogun Team |
Rua vs. Sonnen Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
Tapology Community Picks: 1,693
KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Rua
45%
Sonnen
55%
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC Fight Night 26: Shogun vs. Sonnen
- Date: Saturday 08.17.2013 at 08:00 PM ET
- Referee: Herb Dean
- Venue: TD Garden
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 13 of 13)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
- TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Rua Disclosed Pay: $175,000
- Sonnen Disclosed Pay: $150,000
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Videos & Highlights
Promo Video | FOX Sports 1: Main Event Preview
Watch Joe Rogan break down Shogun Rua vs. Chael Sonnen at FOX Sports 1.
Training | FOX Sports 1: Shogun Trains at Kings MMA
Watch Shogun Rua prepare for his bout with Chael Sonnen at King's MMA.
Training | Shogun vs Sonnen: UFC Open Workouts Recap
Watch Chael Sonnen and Shogun Rua hit pads and work out for fans in Boston.
Event Discussion
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