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{{short description|Brazilian Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and mixed martial arts fighter}}
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{{Infobox martial artist
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Marcos Oliveira
| name = Marcos Santa Cruz Oliveira
| other_names = Santá Cruz
| other_names = Santa Cruz
| image =
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| residence = United States
| nationality = [[Brazilian people|Brazilian]]
| height =
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| weight = {{convert|257|lb|abbr=on}}
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| fighting_out_of = [[Rio de Janeiro]], [[Brazil]]
| fighting_out_of = [[Rio de Janeiro]], [[Brazil]]
| team = Abu Dhabi Combat Club
| team = Abu Dhabi Combat Club
| rank = ''black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]'', ''black dan in [[Judo]], ''black belt in [[Capoeira]]''
| rank = Black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]], black dan in [[Judo]], black belt in [[Capoeira]]
| years_active = 2004-2011
| years_active = 2004-2011
| mma_kowin = 2
| mma_kowin = 2
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{{MedalCountry | {{BRA}} }}
{{MedalSport | [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Pan American Championship (Jiu Jitsu)|Pan American Championship]]}}
{{MedalGold | 2001 [[California, USA]] | Blue Belt}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship|Brazilian National Championship]]}}
{{MedalGold | 2001 [[Rio de Janeiro, Brazil]] | Blue Belt}}
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'''Marcos Oliveira''' (born June 21, 1978) is a professional [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] from [[Brazil]]. He competes in the [[Heavyweight (MMA)|heavyweight]] division.


'''Marcos Oliveira''' (born June 21, 1978) is a professional [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] and [[mixed martial arts]] fighter from [[Brazil]]. He competes in the [[Heavyweight (MMA)|heavyweight]] division of [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]].
==BJJ & MMA career==
Marcos Oliveira started training [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] when he was 2 years old and become a black belt at 18. He finished third at the 2001 IBJJF world championships<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2001mundial.htm|title=2001 IBJJF world championship results}} retrieved on July 4, 2012</ref> and second at the 2002 IBJJF world championships.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2002mundial.htm|title=2002 IBJJF world championship results}} retrieved on July 4, 2012</ref>


Oliveira received his [[Black belt (martial arts)|black belt]] in [[judo]] in 1995. He received his brown belt and his black belt in mixed martial arts in December 2006.<ref>{{cite web |title=Marcos de Oliveira |url=https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/marcos-oliveira |website=BJJ Heroes |access-date=17 April 2023 |date=24 September 2015}}</ref>
In 2010 Oliveira was invited to compete in the Abu Dhabi Fighting Championship Open Weight Grand Prix. Oliveira defeated Johan Romming in the first round at ADFC: Round 1 on May 14, 2010. He then defeated Neil Wain in the second round at ADFC: Round 2 on October 22, 2010 to reach the "one million dirhams (US$272,260.72)" final.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tatame.com/2010/11/10/Marcos-Oliveira-focused-on-ADFC-GP-final|title=Marcos Oliveira focused on ADFC GP final |publisher=tatame.com|date=2010-11-10}}</ref> Oliveira went to [[Thailand]] to improve his striking before the final fight.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.graciemag.com/en/2011/01/marcos-oliveira-in-thailand-brushing-up-for-adfc-but-jiu-jitsu-still-on-the-program/|title= Marcos Oliveira in Thailand brushing up for ADFC, but Jiu-Jitsu still on the program|publisher=graciemag.com|date=2011-01-03}}</ref> However, he lost to Shamil Abdurahimov at ADFC: Round 3 on March 11, 2011.
Marcos Oliveira is a Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist, with a background in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling. He has competed in all disciplines at various stages of his career and holds black belts in both Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. He has competed and won at National and International championships and competed as part of Brazil’s junior national teams. Marcos is currently a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter and fights in the heavyweight division. He was formerly fighting out of the American Top Team camp in the USA and more recently fighting out of the Abu Dhabi Combat Club.


In 2010, Oliveira was invited to compete in the [[Abu Dhabi]] Fighting Championship [[Openweight|Open Weight]] Grand Prix. He defeated Johan Romming in the first round and Neil Wain in the second round to reach the "one-million-dirham (US$272,260.72)" final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tatame.com/2010/11/10/Marcos-Oliveira-focused-on-ADFC-GP-final|title=Marcos Oliveira focused on ADFC GP final|publisher=tatame.com|date=2010-11-10|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101115233048/http://tatame.com/2010/11/10/Marcos-Oliveira-focused-on-ADFC-GP-final|archivedate=2010-11-15}}</ref> Oliveira went to [[Thailand]] to improve his striking before the final fight.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.graciemag.com/en/2011/01/marcos-oliveira-in-thailand-brushing-up-for-adfc-but-jiu-jitsu-still-on-the-program/|title= Marcos Oliveira in Thailand brushing up for ADFC, but Jiu-Jitsu still on the program|publisher=graciemag.com|date=2011-01-03}}</ref> However, he lost to Russia's [[Shamil Abdurakhimov]] in round three. He retired after this fight.
All that aside, Marcos’s real passion is working with children, coaching and teaching his students the values and essential skills to help them through life. He has spent the last three years working in the Abu Dhabi government school system teaching children Jiu-Jitsu, whilst still competing as a professional fighter. He is currently working on establishing programs in his native town of Santa Cruz, Brazil. His vision is to educate and empower children using sports with great Olympic traditions, such as, Wrestling, Judo and Boxing.


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|5-3
|align=center|5–3
|Shamil Abdurahimov
|[[Shamil Abdurakhimov]]
| TKO (punches)
| TKO (punches)
| ADFC: Round 3
| ADFC: Round 3
|{{dts|link=off|2011|March|11}}
|{{dts|2011|March|11}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:56
|align=center|1:56
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|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5-2
|align=center|5–2
|Neil Wain
|Neil Wain
| Decision (unanimous)
| Decision (unanimous)
| ADFC: Round 2
| ADFC: Round 2
|{{dts|link=off|2010|October|22}}
|{{dts|2010|October|22}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|align=center|5:00
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|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4-2
|align=center|4–2
|Johan Romming
|Johan Romming
| KO (punch)
| KO (punch)
| ADFC: Round 1
| ADFC: Round 1
|{{dts|link=off|2010|May|14}}
|{{dts|2010|May|14}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:19
|align=center|0:19
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|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3-2
|align=center|3–2
|[[Kevin Jordan (fighter)|Kevin Jordan]]
|[[Kevin Jordan (fighter)|Kevin Jordan]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| Decision (unanimous)
| FFP - Untamed 22
| FFP - Untamed 22
|{{dts|link=off|2008|August|23}}
|{{dts|2008|August|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|align=center|5:00
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|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2-2
|align=center|2–2
|Sean Thompson
|Sean Thompson
| TKO (punches)
| TKO (punches)
| NACC - North American Combat Challenge
| NACC - North American Combat Challenge
|{{dts|link=off|2005|June|18}}
|{{dts|2005|June|18}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:38
|align=center|2:38
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|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|1-2
|align=center|1–2
|[[Josh Haynes]]
|[[Josh Haynes]]
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| XFC - Dome Of Destruction 1
| XFC - Dome Of Destruction 1
|{{dts|link=off|2005|April|29}}
|{{dts|2005|April|29}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:21
|align=center|3:21
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|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|1-1
|align=center|1–1
|Warren Kikaba
|Warren Kikaba
| Decision (unanimous)
| Decision (unanimous)
| FCC 16 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 16
| FCC 16 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 16
|{{dts|link=off|2004|September|25}}
|{{dts|2004|September|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|align=center|5:00
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|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1-0
|align=center|1–0
|Anthony Barbier
|Anthony Barbier
| Submission (d'arce choke)
| Submission (D'Arce choke)
| BONO 15 - Battle of New Orleans 15
| BONO 15 - Battle of New Orleans 15
|{{dts|link=off|2004|August|21}}
|{{dts|2004|August|21}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:29
|align=center|1:29
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{sherdog|id=11314}}
*{{Sherdog}}


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| NAME = Oliveira, Marcos
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Brazilian martial artist
| DATE OF BIRTH = 1978-06-21
| PLACE OF BIRTH = rio de janeiro
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Oliveira, Marcos}}
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Latest revision as of 14:44, 6 January 2025

Marcos Santa Cruz Oliveira
Born (1978-06-21) June 21, 1978 (age 46)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesSanta Cruz
ResidenceUnited States
Weight257 lb (117 kg)
DivisionHeavyweight
StyleJudo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Capoeira[1]
Fighting out ofRio de Janeiro, Brazil
TeamAbu Dhabi Combat Club
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, black dan in Judo, black belt in Capoeira
Years active2004-2011
Mixed martial arts record
Total8
Wins5
By knockout2
By decision2
Unknown1
Losses3
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Marcos Oliveira (born June 21, 1978) is a professional Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts fighter from Brazil. He competes in the heavyweight division of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Oliveira received his black belt in judo in 1995. He received his brown belt and his black belt in mixed martial arts in December 2006.[2]

In 2010, Oliveira was invited to compete in the Abu Dhabi Fighting Championship Open Weight Grand Prix. He defeated Johan Romming in the first round and Neil Wain in the second round to reach the "one-million-dirham (US$272,260.72)" final.[3] Oliveira went to Thailand to improve his striking before the final fight.[4] However, he lost to Russia's Shamil Abdurakhimov in round three. He retired after this fight.

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
8 matches 5 wins 3 losses
By knockout 2 1
By submission 1 1
By decision 2 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 5–3 Shamil Abdurakhimov TKO (punches) ADFC: Round 3 March 11, 2011 1 1:56 Abu Dhabi, UAE ADFC Heavyweight tournament finals
Win 5–2 Neil Wain Decision (unanimous) ADFC: Round 2 October 22, 2010 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, UAE Advanced to the finals
Win 4–2 Johan Romming KO (punch) ADFC: Round 1 May 14, 2010 1 0:19 Abu Dhabi, UAE Advanced to second round
Win 3–2 Kevin Jordan Decision (unanimous) FFP - Untamed 22 August 23, 2008 3 5:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win 2–2 Sean Thompson TKO (punches) NACC - North American Combat Challenge June 18, 2005 1 2:38 Key West, Florida, United States
Loss 1–2 Josh Haynes Submission (guillotine choke) XFC - Dome Of Destruction 1 April 29, 2005 1 3:21 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Loss 1–1 Warren Kikaba Decision (unanimous) FCC 16 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 16 September 25, 2004 3 5:00 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win 1–0 Anthony Barbier Submission (D'Arce choke) BONO 15 - Battle of New Orleans 15 August 21, 2004 1 1:29 Metairie, Louisiana, United States

References

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  1. ^ "10 March Tussles Worth Watching". sherdog.com. 2011-03-01.
  2. ^ "Marcos de Oliveira". BJJ Heroes. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Marcos Oliveira focused on ADFC GP final". tatame.com. 2010-11-10. Archived from the original on 2010-11-15.
  4. ^ "Marcos Oliveira in Thailand brushing up for ADFC, but Jiu-Jitsu still on the program". graciemag.com. 2011-01-03.
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