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Marco Ruas

Marco Ruas

“The King of the Streets”
MMA record: 9-4-2 (9)
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Best fights of Marco Ruas

Over 22 years as a professional, Marco Ruas has compiled a 9-4-2 (9) record, including two title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Marco Ruas draws with Oleg Taktarov in their 2nd fight

    On November 10, 1996 Marco Ruas faced Oleg Taktarov. It was their second meeting. Ruas was 35 years old with a record of 6-1-1, and Taktarov was 29 with a record of 10-3-1. Both Ruas and Taktarov were coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.

  2. 2. Marco Ruas KOs Paul Varelans

    On September 8, 1995 Marco Ruas fought Paul Varelans for the vacant UFC 7 Tournament title. Ruas was 34 years old with a record of 3-0-1, and Varelans was 25 with a record of 3-1. Ruas was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Varelans was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ruas stopped Paul Varelans via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.