Marcio Cruz, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an MMA record of 8-3-0 and a UFC record of 2-2-0, showcasing his prowess in the octagon. Weighing in at 232 lbs., he stood tall at 6' 4', making him a formidable figure in the cage. In terms of fighting style and performance statistics, Cruz demonstrated an average of 2.92 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, with a striking accuracy of 46%. He absorbed an average of 1.51 strikes per minute, demonstrating a commendable strike defense of 68%. His takedown attempts were less frequent, averaging 0.53 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 7%. Additionally, he attempted an average of 1.6 submissions per 15 minutes. Notable victories in Cruz's career include a knockout win over Frank Mir, who held an ELO rating of 1087 at the time. His most recent fights saw him secure a victory against Keigo Kunihara via rear naked choke on October 7, 2005, and a knockout win against Frank Mir on February 4, 2006. However, he suffered losses to Jeff Monson via split decision and Andrei Arlovski via knockout in the same year. His last recorded fight was on December 30, 2006.