Marco Ruas

MARCO RUAS

"The King of the Streets"

4-266.7% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
BRA

Nationality

Brazilian

Birth

23/01/1961 (65)

Birthplace

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

186 cm (6'1")

Biography

Marco Ruas is a legendary Brazilian mixed martial arts pioneer and the winner of the UFC 7 tournament. He is widely recognized for developing his own hybrid fighting system, 'Ruas Vale Tudo,' which emphasized cross-training in both striking and grappling to create a well-rounded combat style.

WIN BREAKDOWN

6 total fights · 25% KO rate

KO/TKO1 (25%)
Submission3 (75%)
Decision0 (0%)

Fight history (6)

1 / 2
Loss
vs Maurice SmithTKO (corner stoppage) (R1)UFC 21: Return of the Champions — 16/07/1999
Loss
vs Oleg TaktarovDecision - Unanimous (R1)Ultimate Ultimate 1995 — 16/12/1995
Win
vs Keith HackneySubmission (Rear Naked Choke) (R1)Ultimate Ultimate 1995 — 16/12/1995
Win
vs Paul VarelansKO/TKO (Kicks) (R1)UFC 7 — 08/09/1995
Win
vs Remco PardoelSubmission (Other) (R1)UFC 7 — 08/09/1995

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