Marcus Aurelio

MMAstatsbox
name = Marcus Aurelio


nick = Maximus
height = height|ft=5|in=10
weight = convert|155|lb|kg|abbr=on|lk=on
reach = 76.5"
nationality = flagicon|BRA Brazilian
birthdate =birth date and age|year=1973|month=08|day=18
died =
fightingfrom = Boca Raton, Florida
hometown = Fortaleza, Brazil
fightteam= American Top Team
fightstyle = Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
wins = 16
losses = 5
draws = 0
ko = 3
nocontest =
submissions = 10|

Marcus Aurelio Martins (born August 18, 1973) is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter who formerly fought for the PRIDE Fighting Championships and now fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championships. He currently fights as a lightweight. 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 non title fight. A rematch for the title was scheduled six months later, which Gomi won by split decision.

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

Mixed martial arts record

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wins=16
losses=6
ko-wins=3
ko-losses=0
sub-wins=10
sub-losses=0
dec-wins=3
dec-losses=6

External links

*Sherdog|id=4833|name=Marcus Aurelio
* [http://www.americantopteam.com Official American Top Team Website]