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