Marcus Aurelio "Maximus"
Record: 20 - 8
Height: 5'10" (178cm)
Weight: 155 lbs
Age: 37

Fighting out of: , Brazil
Camp: American Top Team

Marcus Aurelio Martins (born August 18, 1973) is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter who formerly fought for the PRIDE Fighting Championship and now fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 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.

Career Statistics:
Knockout Wins:  1   (04%) Knockout Losses:  0   (0%)
TKO Wins:  3   (11%) TKO Losses:  0   (0%)
Submission Wins:  13   (46%) Submission Losses:  0   (0%)
Decision Wins:  3   (11%) Decision Losses:  8   (29%)
Draws: 0 No Contests: 0
Career Fights:
Opponent Method Event Date Rnd
Win Niko Puhakka Submission FF 27: Fight Festival 27 Mar. 13, 2010 2
Win Daniel Aspe Submission NDC 1: Peru vs. American Top Team Oct. 17, 2009 2
Loss Evan Dunham Split Decision UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira Aug. 29, 2009 3
Win Joey Gorczynski Submission 5150 Combat League: Rumble at the Rally Jun. 27, 2009 1
Win Chris Liguori Knockout WCA: Pure Combat Feb. 06, 2009 2
Loss Hermes Franca Unanimous Decision UFC 90: Silva vs. Cote Oct. 25, 2008 3
Loss Tyson Griffin Unanimous Decision UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin Jul. 05, 2008 3
Win Ryan Roberts Submission UFC: Fight Night 13 Apr. 02, 2008 1
Win Luke Caudillo Technical Knockout UFC 78: Validation Nov. 17, 2007 1
Loss Clay Guida Split Decision UFC 74: Respect Aug. 25, 2007 3
Loss Takanori Gomi Split Decision PRIDE: Bushido 13 Nov. 05, 2006 2
Loss Mitsuhiro Ishida Unanimous Decision PRIDE: Bushido 11 Jun. 04, 2006 2
Win Takanori Gomi Technical Submission PRIDE: Bushido 10 Apr. 02, 2006 1
Win Jutaro Nakao Decision PRIDE: Bushido 8 Jul. 17, 2005 2
Win Daisuke Nakamura Unanimous Decision PRIDE: Bushido 6 Apr. 03, 2005 2
Loss Dokonjonosuke Mishima Split Decision PRIDE: Bushido 4 Jul. 19, 2004 2
Win Naoyuki Kotani Technical Knockout Zst: Zst 5 May. 05, 2004 2
Win Rich Clementi Submission Zst: Grand Prix Final Round Jan. 11, 2004 1
Win Remigijus Morkevicius Submission Zst: Grand Prix Final Round Jan. 11, 2004 1
Win Masakazu Imanari Split Decision Zst: Grand Prix Final Round Jan. 11, 2004 2
Win Takumi Nakayama Submission Zst: Grand Prix Opening Round Nov. 23, 2003 1
Win James Dunn Technical Knockout MD 12: Mass Destruction 12 Aug. 16, 2003 1
Loss Antonio McKee Split Decision KOTC 27: Aftermath Aug. 10, 2003 2
Win Darrell Smith Submission Hook n Shoot: Absolute Fighting Championships 3 May. 24, 2003 1
Win David Gardner Submission USMMA 3: Ring of Fury May. 03, 2003 3
Win Justin Wisniewski Submission Hook n Shoot: Absolute Fighting Championships 2 Mar. 28, 2003 1
Win Scott Johnson Submission XFA 5: Redemption Jan. 25, 2003 1
Win Walter McCall Submission WEFC 1: Bring It On Jun. 29, 2002 2
Total Fights: 28   |   Record: 20 - 8
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