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Fight Markets
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Nogueira and Rua met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC 190 on Saturday, August 1. Nogueira is 23-10 overall and 4-3 in the UFC. Rua is 27-14-1 and 6-7. Nogueira has 4 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Rua has 6 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Nogueira fights southpaw against the orthodox Rua. Rua won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Nogueira | Rua |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 6'1" |
| Reach | 75" | 76" |
| Age | — | 33 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-3 | 6-7 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.7 | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 32% | 54% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 67% | 48% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 100% | 39% |
| Takedown Defense | 79% | 43% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 29% | 46% |
| Finished Rate | 14% | 31% |
| Went the Distance | 57% | 23% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:25 | 10:43 |