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Marco Ruas

"King of the Streets"
9-4-2BrazilBrazilLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Maurice Smith · TKO · May 19, 2007

9-4-2 · 10 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Maurice SmithTKO · R1 5:00
UFCUFC 21: Return Of The Champions·July 16, 1999

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CAREER SUMMARY

Marco Ruas holds a professional MMA record of 9-4-2. Ruas has 16 professional MMA bouts on record. Ruas has won 10 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Ruas lands 1.10 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 0.82 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 16, 1999. Tracked organizations: UFC, PRIDE FC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
210 lbs95 kg
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Jan 23, 1961
Age
65
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Brazil

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Maurice Smith
    IFL 13: Chicago· May 19, 2007· Heavyweight· 9-4-2 vs 12-15
    TKO
    R4 · 3:43
  2. WIN
    vs Jason Lambert
    California Regional· Nov 11, 2001· 9-3-2 vs 3-2
    SUB
  3. LOSS
    vs Maurice Smith
    UFC 21: Return Of The Champions· Jul 16, 1999· Heavyweight· 8-3-2 vs 8-12
    TKO
    R1 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Alexander Otsuka
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 4· Oct 11, 1998· Openweight· 8-2-2 vs 3-2
    TKO
    R2 · 10:00
  5. WIN
    vs Gary Goodridge
    Pride 2· Mar 15, 1998· Heavyweight· 8-1-2 vs 7-6
    SUB
    R1 · 9:09
  6. WIN
    vs Gary Goodridge
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 2· Mar 5, 1998· Openweight· 8-1-2
    SUB
    R1 · 9:09
  7. WIN
    vs Patrick Smith
    World Vale Tudo Championship 4· Mar 16, 1997· Heavyweight· 7-1-2 vs 4-8
    SUB
    R1 · 0:39
  8. DRAW
    vs Oleg Taktarov
    World Vale Tudo Championship 2· Nov 10, 1996· 6-1-2 vs 10-3-2
    DEC
  9. WIN
    vs Steve Jennum
    World Vale Tudo Championship 1· Aug 14, 1996· Heavyweight· 6-1-1 vs 2-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:44
  10. WIN
    vs Keith Hackney
    UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95· Dec 16, 1995· Open Weight· 5-0-1 vs 2-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:39
  11. LOSS
    vs Oleg Taktarov
    UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95· Dec 16, 1995· Open Weight· 5-1-1 vs 9-1-1
    UD
    R1 · 18:00
  12. WIN
    vs Paul Varelans×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFC 7: The Brawl In Buffalo· Sep 8, 1995· 7· 4-0-1 vs 3-2
    TKO
    R1 · 13:17
  13. WIN
    vs Remco Pardoel
    UFC 7: The Brawl In Buffalo· Sep 8, 1995· Open Weight· 3-0-1 vs 4-3
    SUB
    R1 · 12:27
  14. WIN
    vs Larry Cureton
    UFC 7: The Brawl In Buffalo· Sep 8, 1995· Open Weight· 2-0-1 vs 0-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:23
  15. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Amazonas Regional· Jul 1, 1992· 1-0-1
    SUB
  16. DRAW
    vs Unknown opponent
    Rio de Janeiro Regional· Nov 30, 1984· 0-0-1
    DRAW

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
98 · top 3% in division
Submission Threat
98 · top 2% in division
Punch power80
Kick power98
Punch speed90
Kick speed99
Accuracy97
Takedowns63
Ground striking94
Submissions98
Chin89
Body strength91
Cardio68

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 9-4-2 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.10per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed0.53per min
65% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.82per 15 min
75% success
Takedowns stuffed75%
Submission attempts2.2per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 4-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.10per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed0.53per min
65% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.82per 15 min
75% success
Takedowns stuffed75%
Submission attempts2.2per 15 min
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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1536▼26
Peak
1778Mar 15, 1998
Rated fights
14
150016001700199619982000200220042006Sep 8, 1995 · 1712Sep 8, 1995 · 1548Sep 8, 1995 · 1617Sep 8, 1995 · 1689Dec 16, 1995 · 1756Dec 16, 1995 · 1713Aug 14, 1996 · 1727Mar 16, 1997 · 1738Mar 5, 1998 · 1759Mar 15, 1998 · 1778Oct 11, 1998 · 1723Jul 16, 1999 · 1674Nov 11, 2001 · 1623May 19, 2007 · 15361536

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Frequently asked questions

When does Marco Ruas fight next?

Marco Ruas has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Marco Ruas's record?

Marco Ruas's professional MMA record is 9-4-2.

Who is Marco Ruas fighting next?

Marco Ruas's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Marco Ruas fight last?

Marco Ruas most recently fought Maurice Smith at UFC 21: Return Of The Champions on Friday, July 16, 1999, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Marco Ruas fight in?

Marco Ruas fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Marco Ruas have?

Marco Ruas has 1 win by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Marco Ruas?

Marco Ruas is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Marco Ruas weigh?

Marco Ruas weighs 210 lbs (95 kg).

How old is Marco Ruas?

Marco Ruas is 65 years old (born Jan 23, 1961).

Where is Marco Ruas from?

Marco Ruas is from Brazil.

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