Marco Ruas

“King of the Streets”

HeavyweightBrazil

9Wins

4Losses

2Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LWLWW

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Profile

Age: 65 (born January 23, 1961)
Born in: Rio de Janeiro
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 4-2
Title fights: 1

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC4

KO/TKO 1
Submission 3

Losses in the UFC2

KO/TKO 1
Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 1.1 top 96%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 0.53

Striking accuracy46%Better than 35% of heavyweights

Strike defense65%Better than 96% of heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 0.82 top 54%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 2.2

Takedown accuracy75%Better than 94% of heavyweights

Takedown defense75%Better than 70% of heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Ruas last fought on July 16, 1999 (Loss vs Maurice Smith). Ruas has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

#3 · Most heel hook wins (all-time)1

About Marco Ruas

Marco Ruas "King of the Streets", born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on January 23, 1961, is a heavyweight mixed martial artist. Ruas stands 6' 1".

Ruas's professional career began in 1984, debuting with Jiu-Jitsu vs Luta Livre. A 1-0 record outside the UFC came first. The UFC debut came at UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo in September 1995, where Ruas beat Larry Cureton by heel hook from bottom guard. Ruas's UFC record stands at 4-2 after 6 fights.

A submission specialist, Ruas has 3 UFC submission wins. In the stats, Ruas attempts more submissions than 99% of heavyweights and avoids strikes better than 96% of heavyweights. Ruas ranks #3 in UFC history for most heel hook wins.

4 of Ruas's 4 UFC finishes came in the first round. Ruas has never been submitted in the UFC. Ruas was 34 when the first UFC win came, against Larry Cureton. Before and outside the UFC, Ruas fought in World Vale Tudo Championship (2-0-1) and Pride (1-1).

Ruas's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 21: Return of the Champions in July 1999, where Ruas lost to Maurice Smith.

UFC fight history

L

Maurice Smith

KO/TKO · toKnee Injury · R1 5:00

UFC 21: Return of the Champions

Jul 16, 1999

1Str 1TD 0KD
W

Keith Hackney

Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 2:39

UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95

Dec 16, 1995

7Str 1TD 0KD
L

Oleg Taktarov

Decision - Unanimous · R1 18:00

UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95

Dec 16, 1995

14Str 0TD 0KD
W

Remco Pardoel

Submission · OtherPosition - Mount · R1 12:27

UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo

Sep 8, 1995

4Str 0TD 0KD
W

Paul Varelans Title

KO/TKO · Kicks to Leg At Distance · R1 13:17

UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo

Sep 8, 1995

33Str 0TD 1KD
W

Larry Cureton

Submission · Heel Hook From Bottom Guard · R1 3:23

UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo

Sep 8, 1995

1Str 1TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Marco Ruas is 9-4-2 across 15 professional fights in 8 promotions, since a pro debut on November 30, 1984 (Jiu-Jitsu vs Luta Livre). 11 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins9

KO/TKO 1
Submission 8

Pro losses4

KO/TKO 3
Decision 1

Finish rate: 100% of wins
Longest win streak: 5

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
UFC	3-1	1995
World Vale Tudo Championship	2-0-1	1996
Pride	1-1	1998
Ultimate Ultimate	1-1	1995
IFL	0-1	2007
Jiu-Jitsu vs Luta Livre	0-0-1	1984
Ruas Vale Tudo	1-0	1992
Ultimate Pankration	1-0	2001

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	Maurice Smith	TKO (corner stoppage), R4	IFL: Chicago	May 19, 2007
W	Jason Lambert	Submission (heel hook), R1	Ultimate Pankration 1	Nov 11, 2001
L	Maurice Smith	TKO (corner stoppage), R1	UFC 21	Jul 16, 1999
L	Alexander Otsuka	TKO (corner stoppage), R2	Pride 4	Oct 11, 1998
W	Gary Goodridge	Submission (heel hook), R1	Pride 2	Mar 15, 1998
W	Patrick Smith	Submission (heel hook), R1	World Vale Tudo Championship 4	Mar 16, 1997
D	Oleg Taktarov	Draw, R1	World Vale Tudo Championship 2	Nov 10, 1996
W	Steve Jennum	TKO (submission to punches), R1	World Vale Tudo Championship 1	Aug 14, 1996
L	Oleg Taktarov	Decision, R1	Ultimate Ultimate 1995	Dec 16, 1995
W	Keith Hackney	Submission (rear naked choke), R1	Ultimate Ultimate 1995	Dec 16, 1995
W	Paul Varelans	TKO (leg kicks and punches), R1	UFC 7	Sep 8, 1995
W	Remco Pardoel	Submission (position), R1	UFC 7	Sep 8, 1995
W	Larry Cureton	Submission (heel hook), R1	UFC 7	Sep 8, 1995
W	Francisco Francisco	Submission (rear naked choke), R1	Ruas Vale Tudo	Jul 1, 1992
D	Fernando Pinduka	Draw, R1	Jiu-Jitsu vs Luta Livre	Nov 30, 1984

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Marco Ruas's record?

Marco Ruas's professional MMA record is 9 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws.

How old is Marco Ruas?

Marco Ruas is 65 years old, born on January 23, 1961.

Who did Marco Ruas fight last?

Marco Ruas lost to Maurice Smith by KO/TKO at UFC 21: Return of the Champions on Jul 16, 1999.

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