LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Marcus Aurelio
18-8
Age
49
Height
5'10"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
10:48
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2
Last 5
WLLLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Fortaleza, Brazil
Fight History
WIN
RR
vs Ryan Roberts
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar On Ground
R1 0:16
SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R1 0:16
LOSS
ED
vs Evan Dunham
UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira· 2009-08-29
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
HF
vs Hermes Franca
UFC 90: Silva vs Cote· 2008-10-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TG
vs Tyson Griffin
UFC 86: Jackson vs Griffin· 2008-07-05
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LC
vs Luke Caudillo
UFC 78: Validation· 2007-11-17
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Side Control
R1 4:29
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Side Control·R1 4:29
LOSS
CG
vs Clay Guida
UFC 74: Respect· 2007-08-25
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.4/min
Grappling
1.16 TD
Defense
60%
⚖️Marcus adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head From Side Control
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Armbar On Ground
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head From Side Control (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Armbar On Ground (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (60%) and Strike Acc% (33%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (14/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (60%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
60%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
28% acc77%
Clinch
47% acc10%
Ground
79% acc14%
Striking Differential-3.23/min
2.36 landed/min5.59 absorbed/min
2.36
Landed/Min
5.59
Absorbed/Min
0.23
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed153
Sig. Strikes Attempted459
Key Insights
Marcus is a distance-first striker, with 76% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 86% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (2.4:1).
Distance-dominant: 77% of output at range with 28% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
14%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
28%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
14%(est)
Landed
5
Defended
30
Total
35
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.16
TD / 15min
0.70
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
35
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
70
Attempted
14%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
33%
R2
33%
R3
33%
Key Insights
TD defense at 28% could be a vulnerability.
Lower TD accuracy (14%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
306
1.50
Ratio
Absorbed
204
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
33.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.0
Standing %
87%
R3 vs R1 Output
93%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.50x) - consistent striking dominance.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (33.6) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:25
R2 Control
0:27
R3 Control
1:11
R1 to Final
-15%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+10.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+10.8pp
Body
-7.8pp
Leg
-3.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-17.5pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights