MMA Match Preview: Alice Ardelean (10-7-0) vs. Montserrat Ruiz (10-4-0)

Venue & Fight Details

Event: UFC Vegas 110: Garcia vs. Onama

Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada

Time: 5:00 PM ET (Prelims)

Division: Strawweight (115 lbs)

Broadcast: ESPN+

Injury Report

Alice Ardelean: No reported injuries; enters off a full camp.

Montserrat Ruiz: Healthy; cleared for competition.

Fighter Matchups

Alice Ardelean:

Style: Balanced striker/grappler with finishing ability.

Strengths: 4 KOs, 4 submissions in career; durable and experienced.

Weaknesses: Can be outwrestled; 5 career decision losses.

Montserrat Ruiz:

Style: Wrestling-heavy, known for scarf-hold keylock.

Strengths: 7-time Mexican national wrestling champion, strong top control.

Weaknesses: Struggles against high-level strikers; 3 straight UFC losses by KO/TKO.

Recent Form

Alice Ardelean:

Win – Rayanne dos Santos (UD, Jan 2025)

Loss – Melissa Martinez (UD, Oct 2024)

Loss – Shauna Bannon (SD, Jul 2024)

Montserrat Ruiz:

Loss – Eduarda Moura (KO, Nov 2023)

Loss – Jaqueline Amorim (KO, Aug 2023)

Loss – Amanda Lemos (TKO, 2022)

Last UFC win: Cheyanne Buys (UD, Mar 2021)

Fight History & Styles Clash

This is a grappler vs. striker/grappler hybrid matchup:

Ruiz thrives when she can close distance, secure takedowns, and control from top position.

Ardelean has shown improved takedown defense and striking volume, making her dangerous if she keeps the fight standing.

Ruiz’s path is positional dominance; Ardelean’s path is mixing striking with opportunistic submissions.

Betting Trends

Ardelean: 1-2 in UFC; 8 of 10 wins by finish (KO or SUB).

Ruiz: 1-3 in UFC; 3 straight losses inside the distance.

Totals: Ruiz fights often end early due to defensive lapses; Ardelean’s UFC bouts have gone the distance.

Head-to-Head: First meeting.

FIGHT ODDS

Alice Ardelean                  + 115

Montserrat Ruiz               – 135

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 31, 2025