Biography
Marco Antônio de Lima Ruas is a Brazilian former mixed martial arts fighter, submission wrestler, kickboxer and instructor. Ruas was the UFC 7 Tournament Champion, and also competed for the World Vale Tudo Championship (WVC), PRIDE Fighting Championships and the International Fight League, where he head-coached the Southern California Condors. Ruas is a pioneer of Mixed martial arts, having fought in a high-profile Vale Tudo bout in 1984, and later winning the UFC 7 tournament in 1995, being the second Brazilian UFC champion and fourth overall of the organization. Although he was billed as a representative of Luta Livre and thus a high-level submission grappler, he was an equally capable and skilled Muay Thai striker with experience in Capoeira, Boxing, and Taekwondo. He was able to synthesize both grappling and striking into one style, known for being one of the first proponents of cross-training to compete in mixed martial arts events, and is considered one of the first well-rounded fighters and true "mixed martial artist".
How He Wins
Finish Rate
wins by finish
Recent Form
Mixed Martial Arts15 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Maurice SmithH2H | TKO (corner stoppage) | R4 | IFL: Chicago | May 19, 2007 |
| Win | Jason LambertH2H | Submission (heel hook) | R1 | Ultimate Pankration 1 | Nov 11, 2001 |
| Loss | Maurice SmithH2H | TKO (corner stoppage) | R1 | UFC 21 | Jul 16, 1999 |
| Loss |  Alexander OtsukaH2H | TKO (corner stoppage) | R2 | Pride 4 | Oct 11, 1998 |
| Win |  Gary GoodridgeH2H | Submission (heel hook) | R1 | Pride 2 | Mar 15, 1998 |
| Win | Patrick SmithH2H | Submission (heel hook) | R1 | World Vale Tudo Championship 4 | Mar 16, 1997 |
| Draw |  Oleg TaktarovH2H | Draw | R1 | World Vale Tudo Championship 2 | Nov 10, 1996 |
| Win | Steve JennumH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | R1 | World Vale Tudo Championship 1 | Aug 14, 1996 |
| Loss | Oleg TaktarovH2H | Decision | R1 | Ultimate Ultimate 1995 | Dec 16, 1995 |
| Win | Paul VarelansH2H | TKO (leg kicks and punches) | R1 | UFC 7 | Sep 8, 1995 |
| Win |  Francisco FranciscoH2H | Submission (rear naked choke) | R1 | Ruas Vale Tudo | Jul 1, 1992 |
| Draw | Fernando PindukaH2H | Draw | R1 | Jiu-Jitsu vs Luta Livre | Nov 30, 1984 |
| Win | Keith HackneyH2H | Submission (rear naked choke) | Ultimate Ultimate 1995 Tournament Quarterfinals. | 1 | — |
| Win |  Remco PardoelH2H | Submission (position) | UFC 7 Tournament Semifinals. | 1 | — |
| Win | Larry CuretonH2H | Submission (heel hook) | UFC 7 Tournament Quarterfinals. | 1 | — |
Related Fighters
Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.