Anthony Ruiz

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Anthony Ruiz
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Born (1977-11-03) November 3, 1977 (age 45)
Coarsegold, California, United States
Other namesEl Toro
Nationality American
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach79 in (201 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Fresno, California, United States
Team American Kickboxing Academy
Years active2003–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total61
Wins36
By knockout18
By submission7
By decision11
Losses25
By knockout3
By submission14
By decision8
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.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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

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

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

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

Professional record breakdown
59 matches34 wins25 losses
By knockout173
By submission614
By decision118
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss36–25 Kendall Grove Submission (triangle choke)WFC 110August 10, 201914:30 Wailuku, Hawaii, United StatesCatchweight (195 lbs) bout.
Loss36–24Kultar GillSubmission (triangle choke)Mamba Fight Night 6March 8, 201814:02 Abbotsford, British Columbia, CanadaCatchweight (192 lbs) bout.
Loss36–23Jordan YoungSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 210 November 30, 201813:48 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win36–22Joey CabezasSubmission (rear-naked choke)Tachi Palace Fights 32August 3, 201724:19 Lemoore, California, United StatesRuiz announced his retirement pre-fight.
Loss35–22 Joachim Christensen Submission (armbar)Abu Dhabi Warriors 4May 24, 201614:47 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss35–21 Francis Carmont Decision (unanimous) Bellator 142: Dynamite 1 September 19, 201525:00 San Jose, California, United StatesBellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Alternate.
Loss35–20Nate JamesDecision (split) Bellator 125 September 19, 201435:00 Fresno, California, United States
Loss35–19Alexey ButorinTKO (punches)Plotforma S-70 5August 9, 201434:46 Sochi, Russia
Win35–18Ramazan MukailovDecision (unanimous)FEFoMP: Cup of Sakhalin Administration HeadMarch 8, 201435:00 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia
Win34–18Owen RubioTKO (punches)TWC 19: BlackoutJanuary 25, 201422:33 Porterville, California, United States
Win33–18Collin HartDecision (split)TPF 17: Fall BrawlNovember 14, 201335:00 Lemoore, California, United States Middleweight bout.
Win32–18Rafael del RealSubmission (rear-naked choke)Gladiator Challenge: ShowdownMay 25, 201311:35 Woodlake, California, United States
Loss31–18Angel DeandaTKO (punches)TPF 15: Collision CourseNovember 15, 201233:39 Lemoore, California, United StatesFor Tachi Palace Fights Light Heavyweight Championship.
Loss31–17 Alexander Shlemenko Decision (unanimous)League S-70: Russian Championship FinalAugust 11, 201235:00 Sochi, Russia
Win30–16Scott RosaTKO (punches)West Coast Fighting Championships: ShowdownJune 9, 201223:43 Yuba City, California, United States
Win29–16Jared TorgesonDecision (unanimous)West Coast Fighting Championships: Bruvado BashJanuary 7, 201255:00 Placerville, California, United States
Win28–16Rick RandolphTKO (punches)Fight for Wrestling 4October 1, 201124:00 San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Win27–16Mike MorenoTKO (punches)Fight for Wrestling 4October 1, 2011N/AN/A Riverside, California, United States
Win26–16Reggie OrrSubmission (arm triangle choke)MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 5August 19, 20112N/A Riverside, California, United States
Loss25–16 Gerald Harris Decision (unanimous) TPF 9: The Contenders May 5, 201135:00Lemoore, California, United States
Loss25–15 Givanildo Santana Submission (armbar)MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 3November 19, 201024:37Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss25–14Leopoldo SeraoDecision (split) TPF 6: High Stakes September 9, 201055:00Lemoore, California, United StatesFor Tachi Palace Fights Middleweight Championship.
Win25–13Kenny McCorkellTKO (punches)Pure Combat: Drop ZoneMay 7, 201043:50 Camp Pendleton, California, United StatesWon the Pure Combat Middleweight Championship.
Win24–13 Hector Ramirez Decision (split)TPF 3: Champions CollideFebruary 4, 201035:00 Lemoore, California, United States Light Heavyweight bout.
Win23–13Xavier Foupa-PokamDecision (unanimous)TPF 2: Brawl in the HallDecember 3, 200935:00 Lemoore, California, United States Middleweight debut.
Win22–13 Gan McGee KO (punches)Pure Combat 9: Home TurfJuly 25, 200931:14 Visalia, California, United States Heavyweight bout.
Loss21–13 Aaron Rosa Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina May 15, 200914:29 Fresno, California, United States
Loss21–12 Trevor Prangley Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: At The Mansion II September 20, 200835:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win21–11Jeremy FreitagDecision (unanimous) EliteXC: Unfinished Business July 26, 200835:00 Stockton, California, United States
Loss20–11 Bobby Southworth Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson June 27, 200855:00 San Jose, California, United StatesFor Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win20–10 Brad Imes Decision (split)PFC 6: No Retreat, No SurrenderJanuary 17, 200833:00 Lemoore, California, United States Heavyweight bout.
Win19–10Jimmy AmbrizSubmission (verbal)PURECOMBAT: From the AshesDecember 1, 20071N/A Visalia, California, United States Heavyweight bout.
Win18–10 Bobby Southworth TKO (doctor stoppage) Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives November 16, 200720:52 San Jose, California, United StatesNon-title bout for Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win17–10Francisco BuenoDecisionGC 69: Bad IntentionsSeptember 22, 20073N/A Sacramento, California, United States
Win16–10Jason GerisTKO (referee stoppage) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series July 27, 200715:00 Santa Ynez, California, United States
Win15–10Jeremy FreitagTKOGC 57: Holiday BeatingsDecember 16, 200633:48 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss14–10 Trevor Prangley Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello October 7, 200611:42 Fresno, California, United States
Win14–9Jeremy FreitagTKO (punches) WEC 23: Hot August Fights August 17, 200622:46 Lemoore, California, United States
Win13–9Dan MolinaDecision (unanimous)GC 51: Madness at the MemorialJuly 1, 200635:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss12–9 Vladimir Matyushenko Submission (armbar)Extreme Wars 3: Bay Area BrawlJune 3, 200612:03 Oakland, California, United States
Win12–8Shannon KilgoreKO KOTC: Heavy Hitters April 2, 200611:05California, United States
Win11–8Shane YocumTKOGC 46: AvalancheDecember 11, 200514:54 Coarsegold, California, United States
Win10–8Josh JacksonTKOGC 43: Gladiator Challenge 43September 18, 200512:12 Porterville, California, United States
Loss9–8Jocquin SanchezSubmission (guillotine choke)GC 39: Titans CollideJuly 17, 200510:21 Porterville, California, United States
Loss9–7 Eddie Sanchez Technical Submission (choke) KOTC 54: Mucho Machismo June 12, 200512:49 San Jacinto, California, United States Heavyweight bout.
Loss9–6Bryan TraversSubmission (guillotine choke)GC 37: ThrowdownMay 15, 200513:16 Porterville, California, United States
Win9–5Jeff LacefieldSubmissionGC 35: Cold FuryMarch 13, 200512:15 Porterville, California, United States
Loss8–5Jaime JaraTKOGC 33: Brutal ForceDecember 12, 200413:36 Porterville, California, United States
Win8–4Brian SesmaTKO (retirement) KOTC 44: Revenge November 14, 200415:00 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win7–4Paul MinceDecision (unanimous)GC 31: Knockout NightmareOctober 7, 200425:00 Porterville, California, United States
Loss6–4Jaime JaraSubmission (armbar)GC 27: FightFest 2June 3, 200422:05 Colusa, California, United States
Win6–3Bryan PardoeTKOGC 26: FightFest 1June 2, 200412:25 Colusa, California, United States
Loss5–3Jaime JaraSubmission (armbar)GC 26: FightFest 1June 2, 200411:36 Colusa, California, United States
Loss5–2Dusty ArdenDecision (unanimous)GC 23: Gladiator Challenge 23February 24, 200425:00 Porterville, California, United States
Win5–1Eduardo MartinesDecisionGC 21: Gladiator Challenge 21December 7, 200325:00 Porterville, California, United States
Win4–1Josh RudigerKOGC 20: Gladiator Challenge 20November 13, 200310:46 Colusa, California, United States
Win3–1Robert EscalaraKOGC 19: Gladiator Challenge 19September 28, 200313:03 Porterville, California, United States
Win2–1John DacotaTKOGC 17: Gladiator Challenge 17June 22, 200310:17 Porterville, California, United States
Win1–1Richard TolandSubmission (choke)GC 15: Gladiator Challenge 15April 13, 200312:31 Porterville, California, United States
Loss0–1Desi MinerSubmission (rear-naked choke)GC 14: Gladiator Challenge 14February 16, 200322:29 Porterville, California, United States

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