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American mixed martial arts fighter
Paul Ruiz (born June 23, 1987) is an American[1] mixed martial artist who last competed in the Bantamweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2010 to 2016, he also competed for Strikeforce and Tachi Palace Fights.
Mixed martial arts record
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Professional record breakdown
| 10 matches
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7 wins
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3 losses
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| By knockout
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3
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0
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| By submission
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1
|
0
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| By decision
|
3
|
3
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| Res.
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Record
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Opponent
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Method
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Event
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Date
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Round
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Time
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Location
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Notes
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| Win
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7-3
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Christian Buron-Navarro
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Decision (split)
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Bellator 156
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June 17, 2016
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3
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5:00
|
Fresno, California, United States
|
Catchweight (140 lbs) bout.
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| Loss
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6-3
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Josh San Diego
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Decision (unanimous)
|
Bellator 148
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January 29, 2016
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3
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5:00
|
Fresno, California, United States
|
|
| Win
|
6-2
|
Nick Sperling
|
Submission (rear-naked choke)
|
Bellator 133
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February 13, 2015
|
1
|
0:43
|
Fresno, California, United States
|
|
| Loss
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5-2
|
Joe Neal
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Decision (unanimous)
|
Bellator 125
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September 19, 2014
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3
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5:00
|
Fresno, California, United States
|
|
| Win
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5-1
|
Ed Tomaselli
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TKO (punches)
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TWC 19: Blackout
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January 25, 2014
|
1
|
1:14
|
Porterville, California, United States
|
|
| Win
|
4-1
|
Steven Urias
|
Decision (unanimous)
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UPC Unlimited: Up & Comers 12: Turning Point
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September 22, 2012
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3
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3:00
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Coarsegold, California, United States
|
|
| Win
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3-1
|
Ruben Trujillo
|
TKO (punches)
|
TPF 13: Unfinished Business
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May 10, 2012
|
1
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1:13
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Lemoore, California, United States
|
Return to Bantamweight.
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| Loss
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2-1
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Anthony Figueroa
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Decision (unanimous)
|
TPF 11: Redemption
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December 2, 2011
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3
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5:00
|
Lemoore, California, United States
|
Flyweight debut.
|
| Win
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2-0
|
Caleb Vallotton
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Decision (unanimous)
|
UPC Unlimited: Up & Comers 4
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June 24, 2011
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3
|
5:00
|
Madera, California, United States
|
|
| Win
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1-0
|
Jesus Castro
|
TKO (punches)
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Bellator XXXV
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March 5, 2011
|
1
|
1:17
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Lemoore, California, United States
|
|
Mixed martial arts amateur record
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| Amateur record breakdown
|
|
| 2 matches
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2 wins
|
0 losses
|
| By submission
|
1
|
0
|
| By decision
|
1
|
0
|
| Res.
|
Record
|
Opponent
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Method
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Event
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Date
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Round
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Time
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Location
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Notes
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| Win
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2-0
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Gregg Baker
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Submission (Armbar)
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Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker
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October 22, 2010
|
1
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1:23
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Fresno, California, United States
|
|
| Win
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1-0
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John Chacon
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Decision (Unanimous)
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Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe
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March 26, 2010
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3
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2:00
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Fresno, California, United States
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