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    Mauricio Rua

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    Brazil
    • Brazil
    • Light Heavyweight
    • HT/WT
      6' 1", 205 lbs
    • Birthdate
      11/25/1981 (44)
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      Shogun MMA
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      Shogun
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      Orthodox

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