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Marcio Cruz

"Pe de Pano"

BrazilBrazilAge 48Gracie Fusion
8
Wins
3
Losses
0
Draws
75%
Finish Rate
2
KO / TKO
4
Submissions
2005
Pro Debut

Biography

Márcio Cruz is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and mixed martial artist. In jiu-jitsu, he is a fifth degree black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. and is a six-time IBJJF Mundials World Champion, five-time IBJJF Brazilian Nationals Champion, eight-time IBJJF Pan-American Champion, 2003 ADCC World Champion, two-time Abu Dhabi World Jiu Jitsu Legends Champion and UFC Veteran Fighter. He competed in the UFC and also had a one-fight stint as an alternate for the New York Pitbulls of the International Fight League.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy46%
Takedown accuracy7%

2.92

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

1.51

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.53

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.58

avg

Submissions

0

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Oct. 7, 2005Born Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

How He Wins

KO / TKO2
Decision0
Submission4

Finish Rate

75%
6 of 8
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts11 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesJoe YagerH2HSubmission (inverted triangle choke)R2RFA 4: Griffin vs. EscuderoNov 2, 2012
LossBrazilGlover TeixeiraH2HTKO (punches)R2Clube da LutaJul 20, 2011
WinUnited StatesDavid YostH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Art of Fighting 7 - PaydayApr 3, 2010
WinUnited StatesTommy SauerH2HTKO (punches)R2Art of Fighting 4 - DamageAug 22, 2009
WinUnited StatesDan ChristisonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3ICF: BreakoutApr 11, 2009
WinChoi Mu-BaeSubmission (triangle armbar)R1World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 3Jun 8, 2008
WinBrazilRafael CavalcanteH2HDQ (illegal kick)R3IFL: Las VegasJun 16, 2007
LossBelarusAndrei ArlovskiH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 66: Liddell vs. OrtizDec 30, 2006
LossUnited StatesJeff MonsonH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 59: Reality CheckApr 15, 2006
WinUnited StatesFrank MirH2HTKO (punches and elbows)R1UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3Feb 4, 2006
WinJapanKeigo KuniharaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC 55Oct 7, 2005

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.