Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Machida and Rua met in a five-round light heavyweight title fight at UFC 113 on Saturday, May 8. Machida is 26-12 overall and 4-0 in the UFC. Rua is 27-14-1 and 2-1. Machida has 4 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Machida fights southpaw against the orthodox Rua. Rua won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 3:35.
| Stat | Machida | Rua |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'1" | 6'1" |
| Reach | 74" | 76" |
| Age | 31 | 28 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-0 | 2-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 2.1 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 59% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 55% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 1.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 0.3 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 14% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 22% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.7 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 67% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 50% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 13:29 | 14:41 |