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 top 10 best fights.
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. Marco Ruas submits Gary Goodridge
On March 15, 1998 Marco Ruas faced Gary Goodridge. Ruas was 37 years old with a record of 7-1-2, and Goodridge was 32 with a record of 7-5. Ruas was coming off a win and Goodridge was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ruas submitted Gary Goodridge via heel hook in the 1st round.
3. Marco Ruas KOs Steve Jennum
On August 14, 1996 Marco Ruas fought Steve Jennum for the vacant WVC Superfight title. Ruas was 35 years old with a record of 5-1-1, and Jennum was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruas was coming off a loss. Ruas stopped Steve Jennum via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Marco Ruas submits Larry Cureton
On September 8, 1995 Marco Ruas faced Larry Cureton. Ruas was 34 years old with a record of 1-0-1, and Cureton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruas was coming off a win. Ruas submitted Larry Cureton via heel hook in the 1st round.
5. Marco Ruas loses to Oleg Taktarov via unanimous decision
On December 16, 1995 Marco Ruas faced Oleg Taktarov. Ruas was 34 years old with a record of 5-0-1, and Taktarov was 28 with a record of 8-1-1. Ruas was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Taktarov was coming off a win. Ruas lost via unanimous decision.
6. Marco Ruas submits Francisco Francisco in 26 seconds
On July 1, 1992 Marco Ruas faced Francisco Francisco. Ruas was 31 years old with a record of 0-0-1, and Francisco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruas submitted Francisco Francisco via rear naked choke in the 1st round.
7. 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.
8. Marco Ruas submits Keith Hackney
On December 16, 1995 Marco Ruas faced Keith Hackney. Ruas was 34 years old with a record of 4-0-1, and Hackney was 37 with a record of 2-1. Ruas was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak, while Hackney was coming off a loss. Ruas submitted Keith Hackney via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Marco Ruas draws with Fernando Pinduka
On November 30, 1984 Marco Ruas faced Fernando Pinduka. Ruas was 23 years old with a record of 0-0, and Pinduka was 0 with a record of 0-0. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
10. Marco Ruas submits Jason Lambert in 56 seconds
On November 11, 2001 Marco Ruas faced Jason Lambert in a heavyweight bout. Ruas was 40 years old with a record of 8-3-2, and Lambert was 24 with a record of 3-1. Ruas was on a 2-fight losing streak and Lambert was coming off a loss. Ruas submitted Jason Lambert via heel hook in the 1st round.