American mixed martial arts fighter
Marcus Hicks Born (1975-11-25 ) November 25, 1975 (age 48) Lewisville , Texas, United StatesOther names The Wrecking Ball Nationality American Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) Division Welterweight Lightweight Reach 64 in (160 cm) Fighting out of Lewisville , Texas, United StatesTeam Hicks MMA Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Years active 2002-2010, 2012, 2014 Total 10 Wins 5 By knockout 2 Losses 4 By knockout 1 Draws 1
Total 15 Wins 10 By knockout 2 By submission 8 Losses 4 By knockout 2 By decision 2 No contests 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Marcus Dewayne Hicks (born November 25, 1975) is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in 2014. A professional since 2002, he is perhaps best remembered for his six-fight stint in the WEC , but also competed for Legacy FC .
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Hicks made his professional mixed martial arts debut on January 26, 2002, defeating Ben Hand at Rocky Mountain Slammer 1 via armbar submission. Following this win, Hicks would compile a record of 5–0 before signing with WEC .[ 1]
World Extreme Cagefighting
After winning his first three fights in the WEC by guillotine choke, Hicks fought Jamie Varner for the WEC Lightweight Championship losing by TKO in the first round.
Hicks next fought former WEC lightweight champion Rob McCullough at WEC 39 on March 1, 2009, losing by majority decision.
In his fight at WEC 42 on August 9, 2009, Hicks lost to Shane Roller by unanimous decision. After his loss to Roller, Hicks was subsequently released from the promotion.
Legacy FC
After being away from the sport for two and a half years, Hicks returned to face Kamaru Usman at Legacy FC 33 on July 18, 2014. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
Personal life
Marcus has a daughter.[ 2]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
15 matches
10 wins
4 losses
By knockout
2
2
By submission
8
0
By decision
0
2
No contests
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
10–4 (1)
Kamaru Usman
TKO (punches)
Legacy FC 33
July 18, 2014
2
5:00
Dallas , Texas, United States
Win
10–3 (1)
Joshua Lee
Submission (guillotine choke)
EF: Element Fighting
January 14, 2012
2
0:42
Plano , Texas, United States
Welterweight debut.
Win
9–3 (1)
Anthony Macias
Submission (armbar)
Supreme Warrior Championship
April 3, 2010
1
2:30
Frisco , Texas, United States
Loss
8–3 (1)
Shane Roller
Decision (unanimous)
WEC 42
August 9, 2009
3
5:00
Las Vegas , Nevada , United States
Catchweight (159 lb) bout; Hicks missed weight.
Loss
8–2 (1)
Rob McCullough
Decision (majority)
WEC 39
March 1, 2009
3
5:00
Corpus Christi , Texas, United States
Loss
8–1 (1)
Jamie Varner
TKO (punches)
WEC 35: Condit vs. Miura
August 3, 2008
1
2:08
Las Vegas , Nevada , United States
For the WEC Lightweight Championship .
Win
8–0 (1)
Ed Ratcliff
Submission (guillotine choke)
WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann
March 26, 2008
1
1:42
Las Vegas , Nevada , United States
Win
7–0 (1)
Scott McAfee
Submission (guillotine choke)
WEC 30
September 5, 2007
1
2:15
Las Vegas , Nevada , United States
Win
6–0 (1)
Sergio Gomez
Submission (guillotine choke)
WEC 27
May 12, 2007
2
3:20
Las Vegas , Nevada , United States
Win
5–0 (1)
Hector Munoz
TKO (punches)
Ultimate Texas Showdown 4
February 25, 2006
2
0:10
Texas , United States
Win
4–0 (1)
Frank Kirmse
Submission
Inferno Promotions: Meltdown
June 24, 2005
1
N/A
Plano , Texas, United States
NC
3–0 (1)
Fred Leavy
No Contest (premature stoppage)
Venom - First Strike[ 3]
September 18, 2004
1
5:00
Huntington Beach , California, United States
Win
3–0
Keith Wilson
TKO (cut)
King of the Rockies
January 3, 2004
2
1:12
Fort Collins , Colorado, United States
Win
2–0
Tony Tucci
Submission (strikes)
ISCF: Anarchy in August
August 2, 2003
1
N/A
Atlanta , Georgia, United States
Win
1–0
Ben Hand
Submission (armbar)
Rocky Mountain Slammer 1
January 26, 2002
2
1:23
Colorado Springs , Colorado, United States
References
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