Marcio Cruz
Loss
KO/TKO (R1 · 3:15)UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2
- Pro record 8-3-0
- UFC record 2-2-0
- Outside the UFC 6-1-0
- 2 UFC losses in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 4 bouts · through 2006-12-30
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
4 UFC bouts · 51 division peers
Data through 2006-12-30
1 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2006-04-15
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Marcio Cruz's professional MMA record?
Marcio Cruz has a professional MMA record of 8-3-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Marcio Cruz's UFC record?
Marcio Cruz's UFC record is 2-2-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 6-1-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Marcio Cruz fight next?
Marcio Cruz does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Marcio Cruz?
Marcio Cruz is 48 years old, born April 24, 1978.
How tall is Marcio Cruz?
Marcio Cruz stands 193 cm (6'4") tall.
Where is Marcio Cruz from?
Marcio Cruz is from Brazil.
What is Marcio Cruz's nickname?
Marcio Cruz is known as "Pe de Pano".
When was Marcio Cruz's last fight?
Marcio Cruz last fought on December 30, 2006 at UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2, losing to Andrei Arlovski by KO/TKO in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Marcio Cruz vs Jeff Monson?
Marcio Cruz lost to Jeff Monson by split decision at UFC 59: Reality Check on April 15, 2006. The official scorecards were Abe Belardo 30-27, Alejandro Rochin 28-29, Hector Hernandez 29-28 (winner's score first).
Marcio Cruz scouting report
Marcio Cruz (Brazil), a heavyweight, went 8-3 as a pro and 2-2 in the UFC (6-1 outside it). He debuted at UFC 55: Fury on October 7, 2005; one of his two UFC wins came by KO/TKO and one by submission; he lost his last two UFC bouts. Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Andrei Arlovski, then 7-4 in the UFC, on December 30, 2006 (UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Marcio Cruz vs the heavyweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 4 UFC bouts (28:27 of fight time).
| Stat | Cruz | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 2.983 in 28:27 | 4 | 16 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 46.1%83 of 180 landed | 52.4% | 18 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 1.543 in 28:27 | 3.7 | 2 |
| Significant strike defense | 68.6%94 of 137 avoided | 50.2% | 100 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.51 in 28:27 | 1.5 | 33 |
| Takedown accuracy | 7.1%1 of 14 landed | 36.2% | 14 |
| Takedown defense | 37.5%3 of 8 stopped | 69.3% | —† |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1.63 in 28:27 | 0.3 | 96 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 28:27 | 0.5 | 10 |
| Control time | 21.3%6:04 of 28:27 | 22.7% | 53 |
| Average fight time | 7:074 bouts | 9:51 | 22 |
| Height | 193 cm76″ | 192 cm75.5″ |
- Division average and percentile: 51 active heavyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 34-24-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 7-4-0KO/TKOR1 3:15UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2Dec 30, 2006Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0Pro record now: 60-26-1UFC record entering: 2-2-0DECUFC 59: Reality CheckApr 15, 2006Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0Pro record now: 18-11-0UFC record entering: 6-1-0KO/TKOR1 4:10UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3Feb 4, 2006Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 3-2-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR2 1:02UFC 55: FuryOct 7, 2005Result & stats