Murilo Rua

Murilo Rua
Born (1980-05-22) May 22, 1980 (age 44)
Curitiba, Brazil
NicknameNinja
ResidenceRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight186 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Light heavyweight
Heavyweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StyleMMA, Muay thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofCuritiba, Brazil
TeamChute Boxe Academy (until 2008)
Universidade da Luta (2008–present)[1][2]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Black prajied in Muay Thai
Years active2000–2012
Mixed martial arts record
Total34
Wins20
By knockout10
By submission8
By decision2
Losses13
By knockout7
By decision6
Draws1
Other information
Notable relativesMauricio Rua (brother)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: September 13, 2011 (2011-09-13)

Murilo Milani Rua (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʁuɐ]; born May 22, 1980), also known as Ninja, is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist. He is the older brother of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Mauricio Rua. He was the inaugural EliteXC Middleweight Champion and also competed in Pride Fighting Championships.

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