Gian Villante 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
Gian Villante vs Mauricio Rua: Matchup Breakdown
Gian Villante is 7-11 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 38.9% 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. Mauricio Rua leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum on Mar 11, 2017, won by Mauricio Rua by KO/TKO in round 3.
Both are rated 800 ELO. Career peaks are 1,014 for Gian Villante and 1,066 for Mauricio Rua. Gian Villante has 4 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 7 victories, a 57.1% finish rate. Mauricio Rua has 8 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 72.7% of the time.
Gian Villante stands 6' 3" with a reach of 76" and fights orthodox. Mauricio Rua is 6' 1" with a reach of 76", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Gian Villante is 41, Mauricio Rua is 44.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Gian Villante has landed 923 significant strikes at 43.8% accuracy with 5 takedowns and 0h 11m of control time. Mauricio Rua has landed 888 at 51.5% with 27 takedowns and 1h 01m of control.
Gian Villante has 0 title fights (0 won) against 3 (1 won) for Mauricio Rua. They share 2 common opponents: Corey Anderson, Ovince Saint Preux.
Have Gian Villante and Mauricio Rua fought before?
Yes. Gian Villante and Mauricio Rua have fought once in the UFC. Mauricio Rua won by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum on March 11, 2017.
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Who has more UFC wins, Gian Villante or Mauricio Rua?
Mauricio Rua has more UFC wins: 11 to 7. Gian Villante's UFC record is 7-11; Mauricio Rua's is 11-12-1.
KO/TKO wins: Gian Villante 4, Mauricio Rua 8. Submission wins: Gian Villante 0, Mauricio Rua 0.
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Who is taller, Gian Villante or Mauricio Rua?
Gian Villante is taller at 6'3", to Mauricio Rua's 6'1" (2 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.