Marcus Hicks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marcus Hicks |
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| Born | November 25, 1975 Lewisville, Texas, United States |
| Other 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 States |
| Team | Hicks MMA GG Boxing |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2002-2010, 2012, 2014 |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 5 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 15 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 8 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
Marcus Dewayne Hicks was born on November 25, 1975. He is an American mixed martial artist. This means he is an athlete who combines different fighting styles. These styles include boxing, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He competed professionally from 2002 to 2014. Marcus Hicks is best known for his time in the WEC league. He also competed for Legacy FC.
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Marcus Hicks's Fighting Career
Starting in Mixed Martial Arts
Marcus Hicks began his professional mixed martial arts journey on January 26, 2002. His very first fight was against Ben Hand. Marcus won this fight by using an "armbar submission." This is a move that makes an opponent give up. After this first win, Marcus Hicks won four more fights. This brought his early record to 5 wins and 0 losses. After these wins, he joined the WEC.
Time in World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC)
Marcus Hicks had a strong start in the WEC. He won his first three fights there. He won each of these fights using a "guillotine choke." This is another type of submission move.
After these wins, Marcus Hicks fought Jamie Varner. This fight was for the WEC Lightweight Championship. Marcus lost this championship fight in the first round. He lost by TKO, which means "Technical Knockout."
His next fight was against Rob McCullough at WEC 39. This fight happened on March 1, 2009. Marcus lost this fight by a "majority decision." This means most of the judges thought his opponent won.
At WEC 42 on August 9, 2009, Marcus Hicks fought Shane Roller. He lost this fight by "unanimous decision." This means all the judges agreed that Shane Roller won. After this loss, Marcus Hicks left the WEC.
Fighting in Legacy FC
Marcus Hicks took a break from fighting for about two and a half years. He returned to the sport on July 18, 2014. His return fight was against Kamaru Usman at Legacy FC 33. Marcus lost this fight in the second round by TKO.
About Marcus Hicks's Life
Marcus Hicks has a daughter.
Marcus Hicks's Fight Record Summary
Marcus Hicks competed in 15 professional mixed martial arts fights.
- He won 10 fights.
- He lost 4 fights.
- One fight ended in a "No Contest." This means the fight result was canceled for some reason.
Of his wins:
- 2 were by knockout (TKO).
- 8 were by submission (making his opponent give up).
Of his losses:
- 2 were by knockout (TKO).
- 2 were by decision from the judges.
