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Smith vs Rua

Anthony Smith
AnthonySmith🇺🇸
FinalSmithKO/TKO · R1 1:29
Mauricio Rua
MauricioRua🇧🇷
“Lionheart”Nickname“Shogun”
38-22-0Record27-14-1
29Age36
6'4"Height6'1"
76"Reach76"
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. SmithLight Heavy5 RDS

Result

Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith
MethodKO/TKO · Victory by Punches
Round1
Time1:29
Went the DistanceNo

Pre-Fight Lines

Fight Markets

Fight Stats

1
Knockdowns
0
23/31
Sig. Strikes
4/12
23/31
Total Strikes
4/12
0/0
Takedowns
0/0
0
Sub Attempts
0
0:00
Control Time
0:00
0
Reversals
0

Position

23/31
Distance
4/12
0/0
Clinch
0/0
0/0
Ground
0/0
21/29
Head
0/7
0/0
Body
1/1
2/2
Leg
3/4

Recent Form

Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith
RE
WRashad EvansKOR1 0:53Jun 92018
TS
LThiago SantosKOR2 1:03Feb 32018
HL
WHector LombardKOR3 2:33Sep 162017
AS
WAndrew SanchezKOR3 3:52Apr 152017
LG
WLeonardo GuimaraesDECR3 5:00Feb 212016
Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua
GV
WGian VillanteKOR3 0:59Mar 112017
CA
WCorey AndersonDECR3 5:00May 142016
RN
WRogerio NogueiraDECR3 5:00Aug 12015
Ovince Saint Preux
LOvince Saint PreuxKOR1 0:34Nov 82014
DH
LDan HendersonKOR3 1:31Mar 232014

Smith vs Rua Prediction and Preview

Smith and Rua met in a five-round light heavyweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith on Sunday, July 22. Smith is 38-22 overall and 4-2 in the UFC. Rua is 27-14-1 and 9-7. Smith has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Rua has 9 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Smith is seven years younger. Smith won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 1:29.

Tale of the Tape and Career Rates

StatSmithRua
Height6'4"6'1"
Reach76"76"
Age2936
StanceOrthodoxOrthodox
UFC Record4-29-7
Sig. Strikes Landed / Min3.23.7
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min5.13.6
Sig. Strike Accuracy44%53%
Sig. Strike Defense43%53%
Knockdowns / 150.91.1
Takedowns / 150.91.3
Takedown Accuracy27%41%
Takedown Defense65%46%
Sub Attempts / 150.00.3
Control / 150:000:00
Finish Rate50%44%
Finished Rate33%25%
Went the Distance17%31%
Average Fight Time8:2211:16

Smith vs Rua: Questions and Answers

How many rounds is Smith vs Rua?
Smith vs Rua was scheduled for five rounds.
What are Smith's and Rua's records?
Anthony Smith is 38-22 (4-2 in the UFC). Mauricio Rua is 27-14-1 (9-7 in the UFC).
How do Smith and Rua usually win?
Smith has 4 UFC wins: 3 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission and 1 by decision. Rua has 9 UFC wins: 7 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission and 2 by decision.
Who won Smith vs Rua?
Smith won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 1:29. It was at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith on Sunday, July 22.

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