In this episode of WHO IS MMA, we explore the story of Marco Ruas — one of the most important fighters of the early mixed martial arts era. At a time when most competitors specialized in a single discipline, Ruas developed a system that combined striking, wrestling, and grappling, an approach that would later become the foundation of modern MMA.
From being labelled a “creonte” In Brazilian martial arts circles, to becoming a UFC champion, this episode looks at Ruas’ journey and why his approach to fighting helped shape the future of mixed martial arts
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