Alexander Gustafsson vs Mauricio Rua
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They have met once
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How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (3)
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Alexander Gustafsson vs Mauricio Rua: Matchup Breakdown
Alexander Gustafsson is 10-8 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 55.6% win rate. Mauricio Rua is 11-12-1 at Light Heavyweight, winning 45.8% of the time. Both are listed as retired.
They have met 1 time. Alexander Gustafsson leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz on Dec 8, 2012, won by Alexander Gustafsson by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Alexander Gustafsson holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 815 to 800. Career peaks are 1,164 for Alexander Gustafsson and 1,066 for Mauricio Rua. Alexander Gustafsson has 5 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 10 victories, a 70.0% finish rate. Mauricio Rua has 8 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 72.7% of the time.
Alexander Gustafsson stands 6' 5" with a reach of 79" and fights orthodox. Mauricio Rua is 6' 1" with a reach of 76", orthodox. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Alexander Gustafsson. Alexander Gustafsson is 39, Mauricio Rua is 44.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Alexander Gustafsson has landed 751 significant strikes at 40.7% accuracy with 19 takedowns and 0h 30m of control time. Mauricio Rua has landed 888 at 51.5% with 27 takedowns and 1h 01m of control.
Alexander Gustafsson has 3 title fights (0 won) against 3 (1 won) for Mauricio Rua. They share 3 common opponents: Anthony Smith, Jon Jones, James Te Huna.
Have Alexander Gustafsson and Mauricio Rua fought before?
Yes. Alexander Gustafsson and Mauricio Rua have fought once in the UFC. Alexander Gustafsson won by unanimous decision at UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz on December 8, 2012.
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Who has more UFC wins, Alexander Gustafsson or Mauricio Rua?
Mauricio Rua has more UFC wins: 11 to 10. Alexander Gustafsson's UFC record is 10-8; Mauricio Rua's is 11-12-1.
KO/TKO wins: Alexander Gustafsson 5, Mauricio Rua 8. Submission wins: Alexander Gustafsson 2, Mauricio Rua 0.
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Who is taller, Alexander Gustafsson or Mauricio Rua?
Alexander Gustafsson is taller at 6'5", to Mauricio Rua's 6'1" (4 inches). Alexander Gustafsson has the longer reach: 79 inches to 76.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.