Fighter Comparison
15-0-0
Climbed to 16-0 |
Pro
Record |
18-3-0
Fell to 18-4 |
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Climbed to 16-0 | Record After Fight | Fell to 18-4 | ||
-428
(Heavy Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+353
(Moderate Underdog) |
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Champion
Light Heavyweight |
Title |
Challenger
Light Heavyweight |
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Nation
|
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Los Angeles
California |
Fights out of
|
Curitiba
Parana |
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31
+4 mos, 3 wks, 3 days |
Age at Fight |
27
+10 mos, 4 wks, 1 day |
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202.5 lbs
(91.9 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
204.5 lbs
(92.8 kgs) |
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6'1"
(186cm) |
Height |
6'1"
(185cm) |
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74.0"
(188cm) |
Reach |
76.0"
(193cm) |
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Linkin Park - Bleed It Out | Walkout Music | Armin van Buuren - Sail | ||
Black House MMA | Gym |
Kings MMA
Shogun Team |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun
- Date: Saturday 10.24.2009
- Referee: Herb Dean
- Venue: Staples Center
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
- 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
- Machida Disclosed Pay: $200,000
- Rua Disclosed Pay: $250,000
- Title on Line: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Machida
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Videos & Highlights
Ring Entrance | Mauricio "Shogun" Rua Walkout Video From UFC 104
Fan video footage of Shogun walking out and entering the cage in advance of his bout with Lyoto Machida.
Highlight | "Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio Shogun" HL Video by Machinemen
MMA underground video maker Machinemen gives us this look at the Shogun vs. Lyoto I fight, featuring footage from the Octagon.
Interview | Lyoto Machida UFC 104 pre-fight interview video
Watch this pre-fight interview video for the UFC 104 Lyoto Machida vs. Shogun Rua fight.
Interview | Mauricio Shogun Rua UFC 104 pre-fight interview video
Watch this pre-fight interview video for the UFC 104 Lyoto Machida vs. Shogun Rua fight.
Training | Shogun Rua Pre-Fight Training Video by BadBoy
BadBoy brand shot this video of Mauricio Rua preparing to face Lyoto Machida at UFC 104.
Interview | Dana White UFC 104 post-fight press conference
Dana White says he thought Shogun won his main event fight with Lyoto Machida at UFC 104.