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Fighter

Marcio Cruz

"Pe de Pano"
8-3-0BrazilBrazilLast 5
Grappling 16-9
NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

CAREER SUMMARY

Marcio Cruz holds a professional MMA record of 8-3-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 11 bouts on record. Marcio Cruz has won 8 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Marcio Cruz lands 2.92 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 0.53 takedowns per 15 minutes. Marcio Cruz also has 25 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: December 30, 2006. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'4"193 cm
Weight
232 lbs105 kg
Reach
82"208 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1978-04-24
Age
48
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power46
Kick power92
Punch speed61
Kick speed96
Accuracy57
Takedowns81
Ground striking98
Submissions97
Chin82
Body strength82
Cardio72

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 8-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.92per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.51per min
68% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.53per 15 min
7% success
Takedowns stuffed37%
Submission attempts1.6per 15 min

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Joey Yager
    RFA 4: Griffin vs. Escudero· Nov 2, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 7-3 vs 5-0
    SUB
    R2 · 4:16
  2. LOSS
    vs Glover Teixeira
    Rio de Janeiro Regional· Jul 20, 2011· 7-2 vs 13-2
    TKO
  3. WIN
    vs David Yost
    Art of Fighting· Apr 3, 2010· 6-2 vs 6-1
    SUB
  4. WIN
    vs Tom Sauer
    Art of Fighting· Aug 22, 2009· 5-2 vs 22-11
    TKO
  5. WIN
    vs Dan Christison
    Intimidation Cage Fighting· Apr 11, 2009· 4-2 vs 16-6
    DEC
  6. WIN
    vs Mu Bae Choi
    Sengoku 3· Jun 8, 2008· Heavyweight· 3-2 vs 7-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:37
  7. WIN
    vs Rafael Cavalcante
    IFL 15: Las Vegas· Jun 16, 2007· Heavyweight· 2-2 vs 4-0
    DQ
    R3 · 3:42
  8. LOSS
    vs Andrei Arlovski
    UFCUFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2· Dec 30, 2006· Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 10-5
    TKO
    R1 · 3:15
  9. LOSS
    vs Jeff Monson
    UFCUFC 59: Reality Check· Apr 15, 2006· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 21-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Frank Mir
    UFCUFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3· Feb 4, 2006· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 8-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:10
  11. WIN
    vs Keigo Kunihara
    UFCUFC 55: Fury· Oct 7, 2005· Heavyweight· 0-0 vs 3-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:02

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1687▲24
Peak
1720Apr 3, 2010
Rated fights
11
1500160017002006200820102012Oct 7, 2005 · 1570Feb 4, 2006 · 1656Apr 15, 2006 · 1640Dec 30, 2006 · 1592Jun 16, 2007 · 1625Jun 8, 2008 · 1671Apr 11, 2009 · 1689Aug 22, 2009 · 1707Apr 3, 2010 · 1720Jul 20, 2011 · 1678Nov 2, 2012 · 16871687

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Frequently asked questions

When does Marcio Cruz fight next?

Marcio Cruz has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Marcio Cruz's record?

Marcio Cruz's professional MMA record is 8-3-0.

Who is Marcio Cruz fighting next?

Marcio Cruz's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Marcio Cruz fight last?

Marcio Cruz most recently fought Andrei Arlovski at UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2 on Saturday, December 30, 2006, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Marcio Cruz fight in?

Marcio Cruz fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Marcio Cruz have?

Marcio Cruz has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Marcio Cruz?

Marcio Cruz is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does Marcio Cruz weigh?

Marcio Cruz weighs 232 lbs (105 kg).

What is Marcio Cruz's reach?

Marcio Cruz has a reach of 82" (208 cm).

How old is Marcio Cruz?

Marcio Cruz is 48 years old (born Apr 24, 1978).

Where is Marcio Cruz from?

Marcio Cruz is from Brazil.