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Marco Ruas

“The King of the Streets”

MMA · Retired
9-4-2RECORD
2KO / TKO WINS
7SUBMISSION WINS
0DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameMarco Antônio de Lima Ruas
NicknameThe King of the Streets
Date of birth23 Jan 1961
NationalityBrazilian
BirthplaceRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Lives inLaguna Niguel, California, United States
DivisionHeavyweight
TeamRuas Vale Tudo
Height185 cm (6′1″)
ReachNot added yet
StanceNot added yet
Years active1984–2007
StatusRetired
Pro debut30 Nov 1984
Last fightLoss vs Maurice Smith, 19 May 2007

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Titles and honours

Background

Brazilian vale tudo pioneer from Rio de Janeiro who blended Muay Thai and Luta Livre, won the UFC 7 tournament in 1995 and fought in WVC and PRIDE. He retired after a 2007 IFL bout.

Fight history

15 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
LossMaurice SmithTKO (corner stoppage)43:43IFL: Chicago19 May 2007Chicago, Illinois, United StatesIFL superfight
WinJason LambertSubmission (heel hook)10:56Ultimate Pankration 111 Nov 2001Cabazon, California, United States
LossMaurice SmithTKO (corner stoppage)15:00UFC 2116 Jul 1999Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
LossAlexander OtsukaTKO (medical stoppage)210:00PRIDE 411 Oct 1998Tokyo, Japan
WinGary GoodridgeSubmission (heel hook)19:09PRIDE 215 Mar 1998Yokohama, Japan
WinPat SmithSubmission (heel hook)10:39WVC 416 Mar 1997Brazil
DrawOleg TaktarovDraw131:12WVC 210 Nov 1996Brazil
WinSteve JennumTKO (submission to punches)11:44WVC 114 Aug 1996Tokyo, JapanWon WVC Superfight Championship
LossOleg TaktarovDecision (unanimous)118:00Ultimate Ultimate 199516 Dec 1995Denver, Colorado, United StatesUltimate Ultimate 1995 semifinal
WinKeith HackneySubmission (rear-naked choke)12:39Ultimate Ultimate 199516 Dec 1995Denver, Colorado, United StatesUltimate Ultimate 1995 quarterfinal
WinPaul VarelansTKO (leg kicks and punches)113:17UFC 78 Sep 1995Buffalo, New York, United StatesWon UFC 7 tournament
WinRemco PardoelSubmission (position)112:27UFC 78 Sep 1995Buffalo, New York, United StatesUFC 7 tournament semifinal
WinLarry CuretonSubmission (heel hook)13:23UFC 78 Sep 1995Buffalo, New York, United StatesUFC 7 tournament quarterfinal
WinFrancisco FranciscoSubmission (rear-naked choke)10:26Ruas Vale Tudo1 Jul 1992Manaus, Brazil
DrawFernando PindukaDraw120:00Jiu-Jitsu vs. Luta Livre30 Nov 1984Rio de Janeiro, BrazilPro debut