Chuck Liddell vs. Maurício Rua

Co-Main Event | Light Heavyweight · 205 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Apr 18, 2009
vs.
KO/TKO 4:28 R1
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"The Iceman"

Fighter Comparison

17-3-0

Climbed to 18-3
Pro
Record
21-6-0

Fell to 21-7
+148
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-168
(Slight Favorite)

Brazil
Nation

United States
Curitiba
Parana
Fights out of
San Luis Obispo
California
27
+4 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
Age at Fight 39
+4 mos, 1 day
206.0 lbs
(93.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
206.0 lbs
(93.4 kgs)
6'1"
(185cm)
Height
6'2"
(188cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
76.5"
(194cm)
Kings MMA

(Other)
Shogun Team

(Primary)
Gym The Pit

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 97

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 97: Redemption
  • Date: Saturday 04.18.2009
  • Referee: Mario Yamasaki
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 10 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Liddell Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Rua Disclosed Pay: $70,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Training  |  Mauricio Rua Training Video by BadBoy

    BadBoy brand produced this training video of Mauricio "Shogun" Rua preparing for his fight with Chuck Liddell.

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