Anthony Smith vs Mauricio Rua
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They have met once
Who wins? fan vote
How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (2)
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Striking career totals
Grappling career totals
Career UFC bouts
Anthony Smith vs Mauricio Rua: Matchup Breakdown
Anthony Smith is 13-12 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 52.0% win rate. Mauricio Rua is 11-12-1 at Light Heavyweight, winning 45.8% of the time. Anthony Smith is listed as inactive. Mauricio Rua is listed as retired.
They have met 1 time. Anthony Smith leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith on Jul 22, 2018, won by Anthony Smith by KO/TKO in round 1.
Both are rated 800 ELO. Career peaks are 1,075 for Anthony Smith and 1,066 for Mauricio Rua. Anthony Smith has 6 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins from 13 victories, an 84.6% finish rate. Mauricio Rua has 8 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 72.7% of the time.
Anthony Smith stands 6' 4" with a reach of 76" and fights orthodox. Mauricio Rua is 6' 1" with a reach of 76", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Anthony Smith is 38, Mauricio Rua is 44.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Anthony Smith has landed 840 significant strikes at 50.1% accuracy with 8 takedowns and 0h 16m of control time. Mauricio Rua has landed 888 at 51.5% with 27 takedowns and 1h 01m of control.
Anthony Smith has 1 title fight (0 won) against 3 (1 won) for Mauricio Rua. They share 2 common opponents: Alexander Gustafsson, Jon Jones.
Have Anthony Smith and Mauricio Rua fought before?
Yes. Anthony Smith and Mauricio Rua have fought once in the UFC. Anthony Smith won by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith on July 22, 2018.
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Who has more UFC wins, Anthony Smith or Mauricio Rua?
Anthony Smith has more UFC wins: 13 to 11. Anthony Smith's UFC record is 13-12; Mauricio Rua's is 11-12-1.
KO/TKO wins: Anthony Smith 6, Mauricio Rua 8. Submission wins: Anthony Smith 5, Mauricio Rua 0.
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Who is taller, Anthony Smith or Mauricio Rua?
Anthony Smith is taller at 6'4", to Mauricio Rua's 6'1" (3 inches). Both have a 76-inch reach.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.