Ten Years in, Is Murilo "Ninja" Rua Now Fighting for Relevancy? Erik Fontanez Jun 3, 2018. Mixed martial arts journeyman Murilo “Ninja” Rua’s career has been nothing short of eventful.

Ninja would look to land more kicks but Lawler is walking through them at this point. Neither man afraid to throw punches. A big uppercut connects for Lawler and then he staggers Rua against the cage.

Rua considers it one of his most difficult challenges. “I had to put on weight to join, but I never chose my opponents,” he said. “The main thing was to keep working.

The career of Murilo "Ninja" Rua, MMA veteran and brother of former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, has ended. Rua fought on the BAMMA 6 last Saturday, losing to Tom Watson ...

— Murilo “Ninja” Rua criticizes DREAM for allegedly not disclosing his original DREAM.9 opponent Dong Sik Yoon‘s injury until 48 hours before the event.

EliteXC has tabbed Falaniko Vitale to fill the shoes left vacated by Brazilian Murilo Rua after it was learned Friday that "Ninja" was forced off June 22's pay-per-view card in San Jose, Calif ...

Murilo Rua walked away from MMA at the age of 32, content with what he had accomplished and focused on preserving his well-being. Now 44, he still keeps his finger on the sport's pulse as a coach ...