Marcus Aurélio

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Marcus Aurelio
Born (1973-08-18) August 18, 1973
Fortaleza, Brazil
Other names Maximus
Nationality Brazilian
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach 76.5 in (194 cm)
Fighting out of Boca Raton, Florida
Team Jaco Hybrid Training Center (Blackzilians)[1] [2]
Rank

5th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Graduate

in Capoeira
Mixed martial arts record
Total 32
Wins 22
By knockout 4
By submission 15
By decision 3
Losses 10
By decision 10
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Marcus Aurélio Martins (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈmaʁkuz awˈɾɛliu]; born August 18, 1974) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He formerly fought for the PRIDE Fighting Championships and for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently fights as a lightweight, and primarily employs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is known for having never been finished in MMA competition.

Mixed martial arts career

Early Career

Aurélio 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 non title fight.[3] A rematch for the title was scheduled six months later, which Gomi won by a controversial split decision.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On June 24, 2007, Aurelio announced his signing with the UFC. He made his debut at UFC 74,[4] losing to Clay Guida by split decision.

Aurelio won his next fight over Luke Caudillo via first round TKO at UFC 78.

He was defeated by Evan Dunham on August 29, 2009 at UFC 102. He replaced Matt Veach who sustained a back injury while training.[5]


After racking up two consecutive wins in his post UFC career, Aurelio faced Japanese grappler Shinya Aoki at Dream 16. Aoki utilized superior ground control to take a unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 22-10 United States Garrett Gross Submission (armbar) WF-Warrior Fight November 29, 2012 1 4:56 Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 21-10 United States Lyle Beerbohm Decision (unanimous) ShoFight 20 June 16, 2012 3 5:00 Springfield, Missouri,United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21-9 Canada Matt McGrath Submission (armbar) MMA Live 1 May 19, 2011 1 3:39 London, Ontario, Canada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 20-9 Japan Shinya Aoki Decision (unanimous) Dream 16 September 25, 2010 2 5:00 Nagoya, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20-8 Finland Niko Puhakka Submission (rear naked choke) Fight Festival 27 March 13, 2010 2 2:40 Helsinki, Finland
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19-8 Peru Daniel Aspe Submission (rear-naked choke) NDC 1 – Peru vs. American Top Team October 17, 2009 2 2:37 Lima, Peru
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 18-8 United States Evan Dunham Decision (split) UFC 102 August 29, 2009 3 5:00 Oregon, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18-7 United States Joey Gorczynski Submission (rear naked choke) 5150 Combat: Rumble at the Rally June 27, 2009 1 3:45 Oklahoma, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17-7 United States Chris Liguori KO (punch) WCA: Pure Combat February 6, 2009 2 0:23 New Jersey, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 16-7 Brazil Hermes França Decision (unanimous) UFC 90 October 25, 2008 3 5:00 Illinois, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 16-6 United States Tyson Griffin Decision (unanimous) UFC 86 July 5, 2008 3 5:00 Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16-5 United States Ryan Roberts Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night 13 April 2, 2008 1 0:16 Colorado, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15-5 United States Luke Caudillo TKO (strikes) UFC 78 November 17, 2007 1 4:29 New Jersey, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 14-5 United States Clay Guida Decision (split) UFC 74 August 25, 2007 3 5:00 Nevada, United States UFC debut
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 14-4 Japan Takanori Gomi Decision (split) PRIDE Bushido 13 November 5, 2006 2 5:00 Yokohama, Japan For Pride Lightweight Championship
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 14-3 Japan Mitsuhiro Ishida Decision (unanimous) PRIDE Bushido 11 June 4, 2006 2 5:00 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14-2 Japan Takanori Gomi Technical Submission (arm triangle choke) PRIDE Bushido 10 April 2, 2006 1 4:34 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13-2 Japan Jutaro Nakao Decision (unanimous) PRIDE Bushido 8 July 17, 2005 2 5:00 Nagoya, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12-2 Japan Daisuke Nakamura Decision (unanimous) PRIDE Bushido 6 April 3, 2005 2 5:00 Yokohama, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11-2 Japan Dokonjonosuke Mishima Decision (split) PRIDE Bushido 4 July 19, 2004 2 5:00 Nagoya, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11-1 Japan Naoyuki Kotani TKO (cut) ZST.5 May 5, 2004 2 3:34 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10-1 Lithuania Remigijus Morkevičius Submission (triangle choke) ZST: Grand Prix Final Round January 11, 2004 1 2:48 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9-1 Japan Masakazu Imanari Decision (split) ZST: Grand Prix Final Round January 11, 2004 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8-1 United States Rich Clementi Submission (injury) ZST: Grand Prix Final Round January 11, 2004 1 0:40 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7-1 Japan Takumi Nakayama Submission (armbar) ZST: Grand Prix Opening Round November 23, 2003 1 3:05 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6-1 United States James Dunn TKO (corner stoppage) Mass Destruction 12 August 16, 2003 1 5:00 Massachusetts, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5-1 United States Antonio McKee Decision (split) KOTC 27: Aftermath August 10, 2003 2 5:00 California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5-0 United States Darrell Smith Submission (triangle choke) Absolute Fighting Championships 3 May 24, 2003 1 2:35 Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4-0 United States David Gardner Submission (armbar) USMMA 3: Ring of Fury May 3, 2003 3 4:13 Massachusetts, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3-0 United States Justin Wisniewski Submission (armbar) Absolute Fighting Championships 2 March 28, 2003 1 1:14 Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2-0 United States Scott Johnson Submission (armbar) XFA 5: Redemption January 25, 2003 1 3:31 Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1-0 United States Walter McCall Submission (triangle choke) WEFC 1: Bring It On June 29, 2002 2 2:45 Georgia, United States

References

  1. ↑ Saunders, Andrew. "Eddie Alvarez: How Will He Fare If He Joins the UFC?." Bleacher Report. 08 Jan 2013: n. page. Web. 11 Jan. 2013. <http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1475582-eddie-alvarez-how-will-he-fare-if-he-joins-the-ufc>.
  2. ↑ http://imperialathletics.com/trainers/marcus-aurelio/
  3. ↑ http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3194
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Marcus Aurelio vs. Clay Guida Confirmed for UFC 74
  5. ↑ Morgan, John. "Marcus Aurelio replaces injured Matt Veach and fights Evan Dunham on UFC 102 prelims". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-08-11. 

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