Here are 10 interesting facts regarding the upcoming 'UFC Fight Night 26' event.
1.) Rua and Sonnen's UFC records are a combined 11-11
2.) Sonnen has not earned a victory in the UFC's light-heavyweight division since July 9th 2005
3.) Sonnen has been finished via KO or submission in 12 of his 13 defeats
4.) Overeem will be fighting in his 50th professional MMA bout
5.) At 6-7, Travis Browne is the second tallest on the current UFC roster
6.) Rua's 44% takedown defense is 15 percentage points below the UFC average of 59%
7.) Sonnen's 56.4% takedown accuracy as a middleweight is the 4th best in the divisions history
8.) Rua has won by KO in 18 of 21 of his professional MMA fights
9.) All 5 of Rua's UFC wins have come by way of KO
10.) Rua is tied for 4th in the UFC for knockdowns in the UFC's 205lb division with 6
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