Anthony Ruiz
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Born | Coarsegold, California, United States | November 3, 1977
Other names | El Toro |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
Division | Heavyweight Light Heavyweight Middleweight |
Reach | 79 in (201 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Fresno, California, United States |
Team | American Kickboxing Academy |
Years active | 2003–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 61 |
Wins | 36 |
By knockout | 18 |
By submission | 7 |
By decision | 11 |
Losses | 25 |
By knockout | 3 |
By submission | 14 |
By decision | 8 |
Website | http://anthonyruizmma.com |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Anthony Ruiz (born November 3, 1977) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions of MMA. A professional since 2003, he has competed for Bellator MMA, Strikeforce, the WEC, ShoXC, King of the Cage, Tachi Palace Fights, and the Palace Fighting Championship.
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Ruiz began his professional MMA career in February 2003, debuting on Gladiator Challenge show. Fighting for a variety of California-based MMA promotions, he amassed a record of 13 wins against 9 losses over the first three years of his career.
Strikeforce
[edit]In October 2006, Ruiz signed with the Strikeforce promotion. He fought on both main cards and on their ShoXC shows, earning a record of 2 wins and 4 losses with the company.
International competition
[edit]In 2012, Ruiz fought for the first time outside of his native California. Vladimir Putin wired $150,000 to Ruiz after his fight with Alexander Shlemenko at League S-70: Russian Championship Final because he was so impressed with his performance.[1]
Bellator MMA
[edit]Ruiz was expected to make his Bellator debut on September 19, 2014 at Bellator 125 against Rafael Carvalho.[2] However, when Brian Rogers' opponent, Brett Cooper, pulled out of their scheduled bout on the same card due to injury, Carvalho was moved up to the main card to face Rogers.[3] Ruiz instead faced Nate James.[4] He lost via split decision.
Ruiz was a participant in Bellator's one-night Light Heavyweight tournament at Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1 on September 19, 2015.[5] He faced Francis Carmont in the Alternate bout and lost by unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]59 matches | 34 wins | 25 losses |
By knockout | 17 | 3 |
By submission | 6 | 14 |
By decision | 11 | 8 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 36–25 | Kendall Grove | Submission (triangle choke) | WFC 110 | August 10, 2019 | 1 | 4:30 | Wailuku, Hawaii, United States | Catchweight (195 lbs) bout. |
Loss | 36–24 | Kultar Gill | Submission (triangle choke) | Mamba Fight Night 6 | March 8, 2018 | 1 | 4:02 | Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada | Catchweight (192 lbs) bout. |
Loss | 36–23 | Jordan Young | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 210 | November 30, 2018 | 1 | 3:48 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 36–22 | Joey Cabezas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Tachi Palace Fights 32 | August 3, 2017 | 2 | 4:19 | Lemoore, California, United States | Ruiz announced his retirement pre-fight. |
Loss | 35–22 | Joachim Christensen | Submission (armbar) | Abu Dhabi Warriors 4 | May 24, 2016 | 1 | 4:47 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
Loss | 35–21 | Francis Carmont | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 142: Dynamite 1 | September 19, 2015 | 2 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Alternate. |
Loss | 35–20 | Nate James | Decision (split) | Bellator 125 | September 19, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Fresno, California, United States | |
Loss | 35–19 | Alexey Butorin | TKO (punches) | Plotforma S-70 5 | August 9, 2014 | 3 | 4:46 | Sochi, Russia | |
Win | 35–18 | Ramazan Mukailov | Decision (unanimous) | FEFoMP: Cup of Sakhalin Administration Head | March 8, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia | |
Win | 34–18 | Owen Rubio | TKO (punches) | TWC 19: Blackout | January 25, 2014 | 2 | 2:33 | Porterville, California, United States | |
Win | 33–18 | Collin Hart | Decision (split) | TPF 17: Fall Brawl | November 14, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | Middleweight bout. |
Win | 32–18 | Rafael del Real | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gladiator Challenge: Showdown | May 25, 2013 | 1 | 1:35 | Woodlake, California, United States | |
Loss | 31–18 | Angel Deanda | TKO (punches) | TPF 15: Collision Course | November 15, 2012 | 3 | 3:39 | Lemoore, California, United States | For Tachi Palace Fights Light Heavyweight Championship. |
Loss | 31–17 | Alexander Shlemenko | Decision (unanimous) | League S-70: Russian Championship Final | August 11, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Sochi, Russia | |
Win | 30–16 | Scott Rosa | TKO (punches) | West Coast Fighting Championships: Showdown | June 9, 2012 | 2 | 3:43 | Yuba City, California, United States | |
Win | 29–16 | Jared Torgeson | Decision (unanimous) | West Coast Fighting Championships: Bruvado Bash | January 7, 2012 | 5 | 5:00 | Placerville, California, United States | |
Win | 28–16 | Rick Randolph | TKO (punches) | Fight for Wrestling 4 | October 1, 2011 | 2 | 4:00 | San Luis Obispo, California, United States | |
Win | 27–16 | Mike Moreno | TKO (punches) | Fight for Wrestling 4 | October 1, 2011 | N/A | N/A | Riverside, California, United States | |
Win | 26–16 | Reggie Orr | Submission (arm triangle choke) | MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 5 | August 19, 2011 | 2 | N/A | Riverside, California, United States | |
Loss | 25–16 | Gerald Harris | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 9: The Contenders | May 5, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
Loss | 25–15 | Givanildo Santana | Submission (armbar) | MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 3 | November 19, 2010 | 2 | 4:37 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
Loss | 25–14 | Leopoldo Serao | Decision (split) | TPF 6: High Stakes | September 9, 2010 | 5 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | For Tachi Palace Fights Middleweight Championship. |
Win | 25–13 | Kenny McCorkell | TKO (punches) | Pure Combat: Drop Zone | May 7, 2010 | 4 | 3:50 | Camp Pendleton, California, United States | Won the Pure Combat Middleweight Championship. |
Win | 24–13 | Hector Ramirez | Decision (split) | TPF 3: Champions Collide | February 4, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | Light Heavyweight bout. |
Win | 23–13 | Xavier Foupa-Pokam | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 2: Brawl in the Hall | December 3, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | Middleweight debut. |
Win | 22–13 | Gan McGee | KO (punches) | Pure Combat 9: Home Turf | July 25, 2009 | 3 | 1:14 | Visalia, California, United States | Heavyweight bout. |
Loss | 21–13 | Aaron Rosa | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina | May 15, 2009 | 1 | 4:29 | Fresno, California, United States | |
Loss | 21–12 | Trevor Prangley | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: At The Mansion II | September 20, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
Win | 21–11 | Jeremy Freitag | Decision (unanimous) | EliteXC: Unfinished Business | July 26, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockton, California, United States | |
Loss | 20–11 | Bobby Southworth | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson | June 27, 2008 | 5 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | For Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 20–10 | Brad Imes | Decision (split) | PFC 6: No Retreat, No Surrender | January 17, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | Heavyweight bout. |
Win | 19–10 | Jimmy Ambriz | Submission (verbal) | PURECOMBAT: From the Ashes | December 1, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Visalia, California, United States | Heavyweight bout. |
Win | 18–10 | Bobby Southworth | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives | November 16, 2007 | 2 | 0:52 | San Jose, California, United States | Non-title bout for Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 17–10 | Francisco Bueno | Decision | GC 69: Bad Intentions | September 22, 2007 | 3 | N/A | Sacramento, California, United States | |
Win | 16–10 | Jason Geris | TKO (referee stoppage) | ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series | July 27, 2007 | 1 | 5:00 | Santa Ynez, California, United States | |
Win | 15–10 | Jeremy Freitag | TKO | GC 57: Holiday Beatings | December 16, 2006 | 3 | 3:48 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
Loss | 14–10 | Trevor Prangley | Submission (armbar) | Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello | October 7, 2006 | 1 | 1:42 | Fresno, California, United States | |
Win | 14–9 | Jeremy Freitag | TKO (punches) | WEC 23: Hot August Fights | August 17, 2006 | 2 | 2:46 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
Win | 13–9 | Dan Molina | Decision (unanimous) | GC 51: Madness at the Memorial | July 1, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
Loss | 12–9 | Vladimir Matyushenko | Submission (armbar) | Extreme Wars 3: Bay Area Brawl | June 3, 2006 | 1 | 2:03 | Oakland, California, United States | |
Win | 12–8 | Shannon Kilgore | KO | KOTC: Heavy Hitters | April 2, 2006 | 1 | 1:05 | California, United States | |
Win | 11–8 | Shane Yocum | TKO | GC 46: Avalanche | December 11, 2005 | 1 | 4:54 | Coarsegold, California, United States | |
Win | 10–8 | Josh Jackson | TKO | GC 43: Gladiator Challenge 43 | September 18, 2005 | 1 | 2:12 | Porterville, California, United States | |
Loss | 9–8 | Jocquin Sanchez | Submission (guillotine choke) | GC 39: Titans Collide | July 17, 2005 | 1 | 0:21 | Porterville, California, United States | |
Loss | 9–7 | Eddie Sanchez | Technical Submission (choke) | KOTC 54: Mucho Machismo | June 12, 2005 | 1 | 2:49 | San Jacinto, California, United States | Heavyweight bout. |
Loss | 9–6 | Bryan Travers | Submission (guillotine choke) | GC 37: Throwdown | May 15, 2005 | 1 | 3:16 | Porterville, California, United States | |
Win | 9–5 | Jeff Lacefield | Submission | GC 35: Cold Fury | March 13, 2005 | 1 | 2:15 | Porterville, California, United States | |
Loss | 8–5 | Jaime Jara | TKO | GC 33: Brutal Force | December 12, 2004 | 1 | 3:36 | Porterville, California, United States | |
Win | 8–4 | Brian Sesma | TKO (retirement) | KOTC 44: Revenge | November 14, 2004 | 1 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
Win | 7–4 | Paul Mince | Decision (unanimous) | GC 31: Knockout Nightmare | October 7, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Porterville, California, United States | |
Loss | 6–4 | Jaime Jara | Submission (armbar) | GC 27: FightFest 2 | June 3, 2004 | 2 | 2:05 | Colusa, California, United States | |
Win | 6–3 | Bryan Pardoe | TKO | GC 26: FightFest 1 | June 2, 2004 | 1 | 2:25 | Colusa, California, United States | |
Loss | 5–3 | Jaime Jara | Submission (armbar) | GC 26: FightFest 1 | June 2, 2004 | 1 | 1:36 | Colusa, California, United States | |
Loss | 5–2 | Dusty Arden | Decision (unanimous) | GC 23: Gladiator Challenge 23 | February 24, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Porterville, California, United States | |
Win | 5–1 | Eduardo Martines | Decision | GC 21: Gladiator Challenge 21 | December 7, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | Porterville, California, United States | |
Win | 4–1 | Josh Rudiger | KO | GC 20: Gladiator Challenge 20 | November 13, 2003 | 1 | 0:46 | Colusa, California, United States | |
Win | 3–1 | Robert Escalara | KO | GC 19: Gladiator Challenge 19 | September 28, 2003 | 1 | 3:03 | Porterville, California, United States | |
Win | 2–1 | John Dacota | TKO | GC 17: Gladiator Challenge 17 | June 22, 2003 | 1 | 0:17 | Porterville, California, United States | |
Win | 1–1 | Richard Toland | Submission (choke) | GC 15: Gladiator Challenge 15 | April 13, 2003 | 1 | 2:31 | Porterville, California, United States | |
Loss | 0–1 | Desi Miner | Submission (rear-naked choke) | GC 14: Gladiator Challenge 14 | February 16, 2003 | 2 | 2:29 | Porterville, California, United States |
References
[edit]- ^ "Vladimir Putin Wired An Alexander Shlemenko Opponent $150,000 After Beating". MMANUTS.COM. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ^ "Bellator 125 lineup complete with eight fights on preliminary card". mmajunkie.com. August 29, 2014.
- ^ "Brett Cooper out, Brian Rogers gets third opponent: Rafael Carvalho at Bellator 125". mmajunkie.com. September 9, 2014.
- ^ "Nate James vs. Anthony Ruiz". tapology.com.
- ^ Michael Stets (2015-06-19). "Bellator 'Dynamite' to feature title fight, one-night light heavyweight tourney, and GLORY kickboxing in San Jose". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2015-08-06.
External links
[edit]- American male mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- American mixed martial artists of Mexican descent
- American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Sportspeople from Fresno, California
- 1977 births
- Living people
- People from Coarsegold, California
- Sportspeople from Madera County, California