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Craig vs Rua

Paul Craig
PaulCraig🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
FinalCraigKO/TKO · R2 3:36
Mauricio Rua
MauricioRua🇧🇷
“BearJew”Nickname“Shogun”
17-10-1Record27-14-1
32Age38
6'3"Height6'1"
76"Reach76"
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. PerezLight Heavy

Result

Paul Craig
Paul Craig
MethodKO/TKO · Victory by Punches
Round2
Time3:36
Went the DistanceNo

Pre-Fight Lines

Fight Markets

Fight Stats

0
Knockdowns
0
29/57
Sig. Strikes
10/28
54/88
Total Strikes
25/46
4/8
Takedowns
0/0
0
Sub Attempts
0
3:46
Control Time
1:44
1
Reversals
0

Position

16/35
Distance
9/26
4/11
Clinch
0/0
9/11
Ground
1/2
17/38
Head
6/22
4/9
Body
2/4
8/10
Leg
2/2

Previous Meetings

Mauricio Rua
DNo WinnerDRAWR3 5:00Nov 162019

Recent Form

Paul Craig
Paul Craig
GA
WGadzhimurad AntigulovSUBR1 2:06Jul 252020
Mauricio Rua
DMauricio RuaDRAWR3 5:00Nov 162019
VM
WVinicius MoreiraSUBR1 3:19Sep 212019
Alonzo Menifield
LAlonzo MenifieldKOR1 3:19Jun 292019
Kennedy Nzechukwu
WKennedy NzechukwuSUBR3 4:20Mar 302019
Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua
RN
WRogerio NogueiraDECR3 5:00Jul 252020
Paul Craig
DPaul CraigDRAWR3 5:00Nov 162019
Tyson Pedro
WTyson PedroKOR3 0:43Dec 12018
Anthony Smith
LAnthony SmithKOR1 1:29Jul 222018
GV
WGian VillanteKOR3 0:59Mar 112017

Craig vs Rua Prediction and Preview

Craig and Rua met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC 255 on Saturday, November 21. Craig is 17-10-1 overall and 5-4-1 in the UFC. Rua is 27-14-1 and 11-8-1. Craig has 5 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Rua has 11 UFC wins, 8 of them inside the distance. Craig is six years younger. Craig won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 3:36.

Tale of the Tape and Career Rates

StatCraigRua
Height6'3"6'1"
Reach76"76"
Age3238
StanceOrthodoxOrthodox
UFC Record5-4-111-8-1
Sig. Strikes Landed / Min2.33.5
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min2.63.6
Sig. Strike Accuracy53%52%
Sig. Strike Defense42%52%
Knockdowns / 150.20.9
Takedowns / 151.61.5
Takedown Accuracy21%43%
Takedown Defense56%49%
Sub Attempts / 151.60.3
Control / 150:420:16
Finish Rate56%42%
Finished Rate44%26%
Went the Distance0%32%
Average Fight Time7:4010:55

Craig vs Rua: Questions and Answers

How many rounds is Craig vs Rua?
Craig vs Rua was scheduled for three rounds.
What are Craig's and Rua's records?
Paul Craig is 17-10-1 (5-4-1 in the UFC). Mauricio Rua is 27-14-1 (11-8-1 in the UFC).
How do Craig and Rua usually win?
Craig has 5 UFC wins: 0 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission and 0 by decision. Rua has 11 UFC wins: 8 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission and 3 by decision.
Who won Craig vs Rua?
Craig won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 3:36. It was at UFC 255 on Saturday, November 21.

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