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VALOR FIGHTS

Mauricio Rua VS Lyoto Machida

Head-To-Head — Tale of the Tape

Mauricio Rua

"Shogun"

27 W · 14 L · 1 D

VS VS

Lyoto Machida

"The Dragon"

26 W · 12 L · 0 D

Mauricio Rua MMA profile picture and stats
1856
ELO
2093
76"
REACH
74"
205lbs
WEIGHT
185lbs
6' 1"
HEIGHT
6' 1"
44
AGE
47
Orthodox
STANCE
Southpaw
Lyoto Machida MMA profile picture and stats

The Rivalry

THEY HAVE MET IN THE OCTAGON 2 TIMES PREVIOUSLY. THEIR RIVALRY IS CURRENTLY TIED AT 1 WIN EACH.

Lyoto Machida is 3 years 5 months 25 days older than Mauricio Rua. Mauricio Rua and Lyoto Machida are the same height. Mauricio Rua has a 2 inch reach advantage over Lyoto Machida.