Ruben Villareal

Ruben Villareal
Born January 5, 1970 (1970-01-05) (age 42)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Other names Warpath
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight 205 lb (93.0 kg; 14.6 st)
Division Heavyweight (265 lb), Light heavyweight (205 lb)
Style Wrestling
Fighting out of Sacramento, California
Years active 2003-present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total 46
Wins 20
By knockout 12
By submission 4
By decision 4
Losses 23
By knockout 8
By submission 10
By decision 5
Draws 3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ruben "Warpath" Villareal (born January 5, 1970) is an American MMA fighter, former Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion, and former professional wrestler. He has kept his pro-wrestling persona while competing in MMA, including wearing makeup on his face while fighting. He is known for his willingness to fight at short notice. His notable opponents include former UFC Fighters Dan Severn, Travis Wiuff, Andre Roberts, Mike Whitehead, Paul Buentello, Ricco Rodriguez, Bobby Hoffman, Dan "The Bull" Bobish, Bas Rutten, Dan Evensen, and Don Frye.

At WFA-King of the Streets, Villareal stepped in on short notice to fill in for Kimo Leopoldo. Villareal fought Bas Rutten in Rutten's first match in 7 years, ultimately losing by TKO (Technical Knock Out) via leg kicks.

Villareal agreed to replace Choi Mu Bae and fight Mighty Mo at K-1 Dynamite! USA on June 2, 2007,[1] going on to lose by knock out.

The California State Athletic commission suspended and fined Villareal for testing positive for anabolic steroids (4-Hydroxytestosterone), following his TKO loss to Jimmy Ambriz in the WCFO event on November 7, 2007 in Hollywood, California.[2]

On October 23, 2010, Ruben lost a contentious decision to Brett Rogers.

Mixed martial arts record

Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 20-23-3 Don Frye KO (punches) GC 6 - Mega Stars 02011-12-11December 11, 2011 1 2:30 Lincoln, California, United States Won Gladiator Challenge Light Heavyweight Championship
Loss 19-23-3 Carter Williams TKO (punches) Twilight Fight Night - Numero Uno 02011-09-10September 10, 2011 1 0:13 Woodlake, California, United States
Loss 19-22-3 Dave Huckaba Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 18 02011-08-20August 20, 2011 3 5:00 Sparks, Nevada, United States
Loss 19-21-3 Rob Jackson Decision (split) Gladiator Challenge: Warpath 02011-05-21May 21, 2011 3 5:00 Placerville, California, United States
Loss 19–20–3 Tony Lopez Submission (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Hostile 02011-04-22April 22, 2011 2 1:12 San Jacinto, California, United States Lost Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship
Loss 19–19–3 Brett Rogers Decision (unanimous) W-1 New Ground 02010-10-23October 23, 2010 3 5:00 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Win 19–18–3 Wes Combs Decision (majority) Gladiator Challenge: Undisputed 02010-09-18September 18, 2010 3 3:00 Placerville, California, United States Won Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship
Loss 18–18–3 Mike Cook Submission (rear-naked choke) TWC 6: Primitive Rage 02010-01-10January 10, 2010 1 4:57 Porterville, California, United States
Win 18–17–3 Luke Arzola KO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Chain Reaction 02009-12-12December 12, 2009 1 1:57 Placerville, California, United States
Win 17–17–3 Austin Achorn Submission (punches) Gladiator Challenge: First Strike 02009-10-10October 10, 2009 1 0:58 Placerville, California, United States
Win 16–17–3 Deandre Goree TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Blood Brothers 02009-09-25September 25, 2009 2 0:15 Colusa, California, United States
Loss 15–17–3 Mike Cook Submission (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Validation 02009-06-26June 26, 2009 2 1:19 Roseville, California, United States
Loss 15–16–3 Ty Lee Submission (heel hook) Throwdown Showdown 4: Cuatro 02009-06-06June 6, 2009 1 4:57 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Loss 15–15–3 Alexandru Lungu Submission (smother choke) Local Kombat 33 02009-04-12April 12, 2009 1 1:45 Oradea, Bihor County, Romania
Win 15–14–3 Mike Cook Decision (unanimous) Fight Quest: Bakersfield Dome 02009-01-31January 31, 2009 3 3:00 Bakersfield, California, United States
Loss 14–14–3 Jimmy Ambriz TKO (punches) WCO: Kerr vs. Gavin 02007-06-03June 3, 2007 1 1:19 Hollywood, California, United States
Win 14–13–3 Rolando Graham Decision KSP: Xtreme 02007-10-05October 5, 2007 3 5:00 California, United States
Win 13–13–3 Rafael Real Submission (kimura) PFC 3: Step Up 02007-07-19July 19, 2007 1 2:18 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss 12–13–3 Mighty Mo TKO (strikes) Dynamite!! USA 02007-06-03June 3, 2007 1 1:33 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 12–12–3 Jeremy Castro Decision (unanimous) XFO 16: Xtreme Fighting 02007-05-05May 5, 2007 3 5:00 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Loss 11–12–3 Tim Hague Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Megiddo 02007-04-28April 28, 2007 3 5:00 Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Loss 11–11–3 Paul Buentello TKO (corner stoppage) Strikeforce: Triple Threat 02006-12-08December 8, 2006 2 3:57 San Jose, California, United States
Win 11–10–3 Wade Hamilton TKO (punches) KOTC: Amplified 02006-11-26November 26, 2006 1 3:15 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 10–10–3 Justin McCully Submission (front choke) Valor Fighting Championships: San Manuel 02006-10-26October 26, 2006 1 3:48 California, United States
Loss 10–9–3 Mike Whitehead Submission (keylock) Valor Fighting: Showdown at Cache Creek II 02006-09-15September 15, 2006 1 1:02 Brooks, California, United States
Loss 10–8–3 Bas Rutten TKO (leg kicks) WFA: King of the Streets 02006-07-22July 22, 2006 1 3:24 Los Angeles, California, United States
vDraw 10–7–3 Don Frye Decision (draw) KOTC: Predator 02006-05-13May 13, 2006 3 5:00 Globe, Arizona, United States
vDraw 10–7–2 Mike Tynanes Decision (draw) Extreme Wars 2: X-1 02006-03-18March 18, 2006 3 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 10–7–1 Nathan White TKO (strikes) KOTC: Gunfather 02006-02-10February 10, 2006 1 2:54 Australia
Loss 9–7–1 Antonio Silva TKO CWFC: Strike Force 4 02005-11-26November 26, 2005 1 3:07 Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Win 9–6–1 Jason Weiss Submission (strikes) KOTC: Execution Day 02005-10-29October 29, 2005 1 3:52 Reno, Nevada, United States
Loss 8–6–1 Ricco Rodriguez Submission (armbar) Extreme Wars: X-1 02005-07-02July 2, 2005 1 2:38 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 8–5–1 Jim Dobson TKO (elbows) KOTC: Edmonton 02005-04-16April 16, 2005 1 1:41 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 7–5–1 Dan Bobish TKO KOTC: Payback 02005-02-25February 25, 2005 1 0:55 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win 7–4–1 Vince Lucero TKO (punches) KOTC: Uprising 02005-02-05February 5, 2005 2 1:04 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
vDraw 6–4–1 Andre Roberts Decision (draw) Superbrawl 38 02004-12-12December 12, 2004 3 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss 6–4 Dan Evensen TKO (injury) GC 32: King of the Hill 02004-11-18November 18, 2004 2 1:38 Colusa, California, United States
Win 6–3 Mitch Nester TKO (punches) GC 31: Knockout Nightmare 02004-10-07October 7, 2004 1 2:17 Porterville, California, United States
Loss 5–3 Bobby Hoffman Submission (armbar) KOTC 37: Hitmaster 02004-08-06August 6, 2004 1 4:02 San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss 5–2 Travis Wiuff Submission (strikes) XKK: St. Paul Combat 02004-07-24July 24, 2004 2 N/A St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win 5–1 Nick Jake TKO (strikes) Gladiator Challenge 29 02004-07-10July 10, 2004 1 0:55 Hopland, California, United States
Loss 4–1 Dan Severn Decision (split) GC 27: FightFest 2 02004-06-03June 3, 2004 2 5:00 Colusa, California, United States
Win 4–0 Carlos Cantu TKO (punch) Gladiator Challenge 24 02004-03-20March 20, 2004 1 0:42 Hopland, California, United States
Win 3–0 Chris Marez TKO (corner stoppage) Gladiator Challenge 22 02004-02-12February 12, 2004 2 4:11 Colusa, California, United States
Win 2–0 Terry Davis KO (strikes) Gladiator Challenge 20 02003-11-13November 13, 2003 1 1:57 Colusa, California, United States
Win 1–0 Paul Denna KO (punches) Gladiator Challenge 18 02003-08-21August 21, 2003 1 0:37 Colusa, California, United States

References

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