Marcus Gaines

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Age 38
Gender Male
Height 6' 2"
Weight Class Light-heavyweight

Marcus Gaines is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 17 wins, 32 losses and 1 draws

Professional Career Statistics

Pro Record 17-32-1 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Career Length 1 month, 25 days
Rounds Fought 67.0
Avg. Fights/Year 2.8
Longest Layoff 2 years, 7 months, 27 days
Quickest Turnaround 2 weeks, 0 days

Record BreakDown

- KO/TKO SUB DEC
Wins 11 5 1
Losses 10 12 9
Finish Rate 94.1%
Finished Rate 68.8%
Win by Decision Rate 5.9%
Loss by Decision Rate 28.1%
Win by KO Rate 64.7%
Loss by KO Rate 31.3%
Win by SUB Rate 29.4%
Loss by SUB Rate 37.5%
Win Method
Loss Method

Quick Hits

Fastest Win 58
Fastest KO 02:06
Fastest SUB 58
Ave. Rounds (Ws) 1.1
Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) 05:24
Ave. Rounds (Ls) 1.5
Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) 07:18
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds

Official Professional MMA Fight Record

Date Opponent Weightclass Method Round Time
OFF 11/09/2024 L
(17-31-1)
Theo Haig
(5-0-0)
LHW
( 194.0 vs. 195.0 )
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Zhong Luo Cage fighting Series 11
1 02:53
NRB 07/15/2023 W
(16-30-1)
Joshua Miranda
(5-7-0)
CW TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Punches)
Primal Fighting Championships - Fists on Fire
2 02:00
OFF 11/12/2022 W
(15-30-1)
Gabriel Pacheco-Dolce
(8-2-0)
MW
( 191.0 * vs. 189.0* )
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from a Cut)
Zhong Luo Cage Fighting Series 06
1 05:00
OFF 08/20/2022 L
(15-29-1)
Salaiman Ahmadyar
(9-4-0)
CW
( 194.0 vs. 194.0 )
TKO/RSC (Doctor Stoppage)
Zhong Luo Cage Fighting Series 05/URCC
2 05:00
OFF 02/12/2022 L
(15-28-1)
Ryan Loder
(9-1-0)
LMW
( 189.0 vs. 189.0 )
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
FPC 4 Sudden Impact
2 02:14
OFF 06/15/2019 L
(15-27-1)
Daniel Compton
(8-3-0)
MW
( 186.0 vs. 186.0 )
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Dragon House 32
1 03:07
OFF 05/10/2019 L
(15-26-1)
Joseph Kropschot
(5-3-0)
MW
( 185.5 vs. 183.7 )
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Combate 37
2 03:13
OFF 02/22/2019 W
(14-26-1)
Ozzie Alvarez
(10-10-0)
MW
( 183.7 vs. 185.7 )
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Combate Americas 31 - USA vs. Mexico
3 05:00
OFF 11/10/2018 L
(14-25-1)
Ivan Batinich
(5-3-0)
MW
( 186.0 vs. 184.0 )
Decision (Split Decision)
Dragon House 30
3 05:00
OFF 09/30/2017 L
(14-24-1)
Davin Clark
(6-4-1)
LHW
( 193.0 vs. 190.0 )
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
URCC 32
3 05:00
NRB 09/02/2017 L
(14-23-1)
Glenn Sparv
(20-7-1)
TKO/RSC
Rebel Fighting Championship 6 - China vs. the World
1 01:34
OFF 08/12/2017 W
(13-23-1)
Carlton Blackman
(1-4-0)
LHW
( 197.0 vs. 206.0 )
KO (Strike)
Dragon House 26
2 02:51
OFF 04/22/2017 W
(12-23-1)
Byron Cragg
(0-1-0)
LHW
( 199.0 vs. 205.0 )
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage)
Dragon House 25 - Pro Fights
1 03:21
NRB 04/16/2016 L
(12-22-1)
Jumoke Hunter
(2-5-0)
LHW Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Rogue Fights 34
3 05:00
OFF 09/05/2015 L
(12-21-1)
Tyson Jeffries
(14-14-0)
WW
( 170.5 vs. 171.0 )
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
King of the Cage: Rogue Wave
2 03:06
NRB 03/14/2015 W
(11-21-1)
Daniel Price
(5-6-0)
WW TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Gladiator Challenge - St. Patty Whack
2 01:16
NRB 10/24/2014 W
(10-21-1)
Clyde Keith
(8-4-0)
TKO/RSC
The Warriors Cage 21 - Halloween Havoc 4
1 05:00
OFF 08/09/2014 L
(10-20-1)
Collin Hart
(5-4-1)
MW
( 184.0 vs. 184.0 )
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Dragon House 17
5 05:00
OFF 11/02/2013 L
(10-19-1)
James Terry
(20-11-0)
WW
( 171.0 vs. 171.0 )
TKO/RSC
Dragon House 15 - Pro Fights
1 00:12
NRB 08/03/2013 L
(10-18-1)
Mike Persons
(8-3-1)
MW Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Art of War Productions: Tactical Violence
3 05:00
NRB 04/13/2013 L
(10-17-1)
Bill Widler
(8-8-0)
LHW Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Rogue Fights: Ultimate River Throwdown
3 05:00
OFF 11/11/2012 L
(10-16-1)
Josh McDonald
(7-5-0)
WW
( 171.0 vs. 171.0 )
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Dragon House 12
2 00:21
OFF 09/08/2012 W
(9-16-1)
Nick Christy
(9-6-0)
WW
( 169.0 vs. 170.4 )
TKO/RSC
West Coast Fighting: Resolution
2 02:24
NRB 06/23/2012 L
(9-15-1)
Chris Sheridan
(7-2-0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Gladiator Challenge - World Class
3 05:00
NRB 03/30/2012 W
(8-15-1)
Chris Sheridan
(7-2-0)
KO
Gladiator Challenge - Ringside
1 02:06
NRB 12/04/2011 W
(7-15-1)
Robert Sarkozi
(12-16-1)
TKO/RSC
Gladiator Challenge: Season's Beatings 3
3 05:00
OFF 11/19/2011 W
(6-15-1)
Paul Karsky
(13-22-1)
LHW
( 191.5 vs. 205.0 )
Submission (Arm Bar)
Caged In Promotions 11/19/11
1 00:58
NRB 09/10/2011 L
(6-14-1)
Angel DeAnda
(16-8-0)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
JW Events - Up & Comers 6
1 00:43
NRB 07/23/2011 L
(6-13-1)
Jeremiah Metcalf
(11-7-0)
WW
( 170.0 vs. 170.0 )
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
King of the Cage: Shock Wave
2 02:33
NRB 04/16/2011 L
(6-12-1)
Scott Nelson
(3-2-0)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Rebel Fighter - Explosive
1 01:42
OFF 04/02/2011 D
(6-12-0)
Davin Clark
(6-4-1)
MW
( 184.2 vs. 184.0 )
Draw (Unanimous Draw)
Madera, CA 04/02/11
3 03:00
NRB 01/21/2011 L
(6-11-0)
Jamie Yager
(9-4-0)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
The Warriors Cage 10: Beat Down
1 01:30
OFF 11/12/2010 L
(6-10-0)
Josh Thornburg
(6-7-0)
WW
( 169.8 vs. 169.8 )
Submission
Fight Militia
1 01:45
OFF 10/02/2010 L
(6-9-0)
Robert Ballard
(6-1-0)
WW
( 172.0 * vs. 172.0* )
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rebel Fighters 10/02/10
1 01:18
OFF 08/21/2010 L
(6-8-0)
Tim McKenzie
(13-9-0)
MW
( 183.0 vs. 183.8 )
Submission (Arm Bar)
Rebel Fighter 8/21/10
1 02:58
OFF 10/09/2009 L
(6-7-0)
Shannon Ritch
(64-92-0)
MW
( 182.0 vs. 184.0 )
Submission (Arm Bar)
National Cage Fighting 10/9/09
1 00:43
NRB 07/23/2009 W
(5-7-0)
Jason Von Flue
(14-12-1)
Submission
The Warriors Cage 4: Trauma
2 00:58
NRB 06/27/2009 L
(5-6-0)
Matt Major
(6-5-0)
Decision (Split Decision)
Disturbing the Peace 06/27/09
3 05:00
NRB 03/14/2009 W
(4-6-0)
Lee Doss
(14-18-0)
Submission (Arm Bar)
Gladiator Challenge - The Real Deal
1 03:22
OFF 11/01/2008 W
(3-6-0)
Michael Brown
(2-2-0)
MW
( 181.0 vs. 182.0 )
KO
Pure Combat 11/1/08
2 02:18
NRB 09/12/2008 L
(3-5-0)
Tony Johnson
(8-3-0)
TKO/RSC
War Gods - Battle by the Sea
1 00:25
NRB 07/18/2008 L
(3-4-0)
Jaime Jara
(33-18-0)
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Palace Fighting Championship 9
1 01:54
OFF 04/26/2008 L
(3-3-0)
Cedric Marks
(31-28-0)
MW
( 184.2 vs. 181.0 )
Disqualification
No Limit
3 02:32
NRB 03/15/2008 L
(3-2-0)
Eric Lawson
(9-5-0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Gladiator Challenge 75: Erin-Go-BRAWL
3 05:00
OFF 01/26/2008 W
(2-2-0)
Jayhson Rodgers
(0-1-0)
MW
( 185.0 vs. 180.5 )
Submission
No Limit Fighting
1 02:28
NRB 11/29/2007 L
(2-1-0)
Josh Neal
(4-9-0)
TKO/RSC
GKO 4 - Global Knockout 4
1 01:37
NRB 11/07/2007 W
(1-1-0)
Mavrick Harvey
(10-5-1)
Submission (Choke)
World Cage Fighting Organization
1 01:07
NRB 05/05/2007 L
(1-0-0)
Jay Carter
(8-5-0)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Rumble On The Rock: Qualifiers 7 - Beatdown 3
2 00:35
NRB 09/15/2006 W
(0-0-0)
John Pop
(0-4-0)
KO (Punch)
Valor Fighting: Showdown At Cache Creek 2
2 00:45

Official Professional Bare Knuckle Fighting Fight Record

Date Opponent Weightclass Method Round Time
NRB 06/09/2018 L
(0-0-0)
Michael Richman
(6-2-0)
TKO
Bare Knuckle Boxing 11
2 00:00

* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts.

* Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record

* Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class

Amateur Career Statistics

AM Record 2-1-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Career Length 10 months, 19 days
Rounds Fought 6.4
Avg. Fights/Year 0.5
Longest Layoff 3 years, 0 months, 17 days
Quickest Turnaround 2 years, 10 months, 2 days

Record BreakDown

- KO/TKO SUB DEC
Wins 2 0 0
Losses 0 0 1
Finish Rate 100.0%
Finished Rate 0.0%
Win by Decision Rate 0.0%
Loss by Decision Rate 100.0%
Win by KO Rate 100.0%
Loss by KO Rate 0.0%
Win by SUB Rate 0.0%
Loss by SUB Rate 0.0%
Win Method
Loss Method

Quick Hits

Fastest Win 03
Fastest KO 03
Fastest SUB -
Ave. Rounds (Ws) 1.7
Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) 05:10
Ave. Rounds (Ls) 3.0
Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) 09
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds

Official Amateur MMA Fight Record

Date Opponent Weightclass Method Round Time
NRB 05/18/2013 W
(1-1-0)
Scott Rosa
(7-3-0)
TKO/RSC
Gladiator Challenge: American Dream
3 01:20
NRB 05/01/2010 L
(1-0-0)
David Marshall
(1-0-0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Gladiator Challenge: Champions
3 03:00
NRB 06/29/2007 W
(0-0-0)
Steve Hernandez
(1-1-0)
TKO/RSC
Rebel Fighter: Hangtown's Night of Warriors
2 03:00

* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts.

* Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record

* Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class