Marcus Aurelio

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Marcus Aurelio
Statistics
Nickname Maximus
Height 5'10 (178 cm)
Weight 155 lbs (70 kg)
Born August 18, 1973
Town of birth Fortaleza, Brazil
Mixed martial arts record
Wins 14
  By knockout 2
  By submission 9
Losses 4
Draws 0
No contests 0

Marcus Aurelio (born August 18, 1973) is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter. He currently fights as a lightweight in PRIDE Fighting Championship's Bushido promotion. Aurelio trains with American Top Team and fights primarily using Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

He began his career in promotions such as ZST and HOOKnSHOOT, earning notable submission victories against Remigijus Morkevicius and Rich Clementi. Aurelio then came to PRIDE Bushido, where he defeated PRIDE Lightweight Champion Takanori Gomi with an arm triangle in a one-sided non title fight. A rematch for the title was scheduled six months later, which Gomi won by split decision.

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