Marcus Hicks

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Marcus Hicks
Born (1975-11-25) November 25, 1975 (age 48)
Lewisville, Texas, United States
Other namesThe Wrecking Ball
Nationality American
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach64 in (160 cm)
Fighting out of Lewisville, Texas, United States
TeamHicks MMA
GG Boxing
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2002-2010, 2012, 2014
Professional boxing record
Total10
Wins5
By knockout2
Losses4
By knockout1
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins10
By knockout2
By submission8
Losses4
By knockout2
By decision2
No contests1
Other information
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.

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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 matches10 wins4 losses
By knockout22
By submission80
By decision02
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss10–4 (1) Kamaru Usman TKO (punches)Legacy FC 33July 18, 201425:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win10–3 (1)Joshua LeeSubmission (guillotine choke)EF: Element FightingJanuary 14, 201220:42 Plano, Texas, United States Welterweight debut.
Win9–3 (1) Anthony Macias Submission (armbar)Supreme Warrior ChampionshipApril 3, 201012:30 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss8–3 (1) Shane Roller Decision (unanimous) WEC 42 August 9, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (159 lb) bout; Hicks missed weight.
Loss8–2 (1) Rob McCullough Decision (majority) WEC 39 March 1, 200935:00 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Loss8–1 (1) Jamie Varner TKO (punches) WEC 35: Condit vs. Miura August 3, 200812:08 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFor the WEC Lightweight Championship.
Win8–0 (1) Ed Ratcliff Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann March 26, 200811:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–0 (1)Scott McAfeeSubmission (guillotine choke) WEC 30 September 5, 200712:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–0 (1)Sergio GomezSubmission (guillotine choke) WEC 27 May 12, 200723:20 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win5–0 (1)Hector MunozTKO (punches)Ultimate Texas Showdown 4February 25, 200620:10 Texas, United States
Win4–0 (1)Frank KirmseSubmissionInferno Promotions: MeltdownJune 24, 20051N/A Plano, Texas, United States
NC3–0 (1)Fred LeavyNo Contest (premature stoppage)Venom - First Strike [3] September 18, 200415:00 Huntington Beach, California, United States
Win3–0Keith WilsonTKO (cut)King of the RockiesJanuary 3, 200421:12 Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Win2–0Tony TucciSubmission (strikes)ISCF: Anarchy in AugustAugust 2, 20031N/A Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win1–0Ben HandSubmission (armbar)Rocky Mountain Slammer 1January 26, 200221:23 Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

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References

  1. "RMS 1: Rocky Mountain Slammer Results". sherdog.com. January 26, 2002.
  2. "Q&A with Marcus "The Wrecking Ball" Hicks". Stations.ESPN.go.com. 2009-02-23. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2009-07-26.
  3. "Venom - First Strike Results". sherdog.com. September 18, 2004.