Marcus Hicks
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Lewisville, Texas, United States
| Marcus Hicks | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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.
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]
