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Age 37
Gender Male
Height 6' 2"
Weight Class Catchweight

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 16 years, 11 months, 4 days
Rounds Fought 66.4
Avg. Fights/Year 3.0
Longest Layoff 2 years, 7 months, 27 days
Quickest Turnaround 2 weeks

Record BreakDown

- KO/TKO SUB DEC
Wins 11 5 1
Losses 11 11 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 34.4%
Win by SUB Rate 29.4%
Loss by SUB Rate 34.4%
Win Method
Loss Method

Current Streak

1 Loss

Quick Hits

Fastest Win 00:58
Fastest KO 02:06
Fastest SUB 00:58
Ave. Rounds (Ws) 1.1
Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) 05:24
Ave. Rounds (Ls) 1.4
Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) 07:13
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds

Official Professional Fight Record

Date Opponent Weightclass Method Round Time
NSF 07/15/2023 W
(16-30-1)
Joshua Miranda
(5-4-0)
Catchweight TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Punches)
Primal Fighting Championships - Fists on Fire
2 02:00
Official MMA Fight Results 11/12/2022 W
(15-30-1)
Gabriel Pacheco-Dolce
(5-1-0)
MW
(191.0* vs. 189.0*)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from a Cut)
Zhong Luo Cage Fighting Series 06
1 05:00
Official MMA Fight Results 08/20/2022 L
(15-29-1)
Salaiman Ahmadyar
(7-3-0)
Catchweight
(194.0 vs. 194.0)
TKO/RSC (Doctor Stoppage)
Zhong Luo Cage Fighting Series 05/URCC
2 05:00
Official MMA Fight Results 02/12/2022 L
(15-28-1)
Ryan Loder
(1-0-0)
SMW
(189.0 vs. 189.0)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
FPC 4 Sudden Impact
2 02:14
Official MMA Fight Results 06/15/2019 L
(15-27-1)
Daniel Compton
(1-1-0)
MW
(186.0 vs. 186.0)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Dragon House 32
1 03:07
Official MMA Fight Results 05/10/2019 L
(15-26-1)
Joseph Kropschot
(3-0-0)
MW
(185.5 vs. 183.7)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Combate 37
2 03:13
Official MMA Fight Results 02/22/2019 W
(14-26-1)
Ozzie Alvarez
(8-5-0)
MW
(183.7 vs. 185.7)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Combate Americas 31 - USA vs. Mexico
3 05:00
Official MMA Fight Results 11/10/2018 L
(14-25-1)
Ivan Batinich
(2-1-0)
MW
(186.0 vs. 184.0)
Decision (Split Decision)
Dragon House 30
3 05:00
NSF 06/09/2018 L
(0-0-0)
Michael Richman
(0-0-0)
TKO/RSC
Bare Knuckle Boxing 11
2 05:00
Official MMA Fight Results 09/30/2017 L
(14-24-1)
Davin Clark
(5-4-1)
LHW
(193.0 vs. 190.0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
URCC 32
3 05:00
NSF 09/02/2017 L
(14-23-1)
Glenn Sparv
(13-4-1)
TKO/RSC
Rebel Fighting Championship 6 - China vs. the World
1 01:34
Official MMA Fight Results 08/12/2017 W
(13-23-1)
Carlton Blackman
(1-0-0)
LHW
(197.0 vs. 206.0)
KO (Strike)
Dragon House 26
2 02:51
Official MMA Fight Results 04/22/2017 W
(12-23-1)
Byron Cragg
(0-0-0)
LHW
(199.0 vs. 205.0)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage)
Dragon House 25 - Pro Fights
1 03:21
NSF 04/16/2016 L
(12-22-1)
Jumoke Hunter
(0-0-0)
LHW Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Rogue Fights 34
3 05:00
Official MMA Fight Results 09/05/2015 L
(12-21-1)
Tyson Jeffries
(12-9-0)
WW
(170.5 vs. 171.0)
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
King of the Cage: Rogue Wave
2 03:06
NSF 03/14/2015 W
(11-21-1)
Daniel Price
(5-5-0)
WW TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Gladiator Challenge - St. Patty Whack
2 01:16
NSF 10/24/2014 W
(10-21-1)
Clyde Keith
(8-2-0)
TKO/RSC
The Warriors Cage 21 - Halloween Havoc 4
1 05:00
Official MMA Fight Results 08/09/2014 L
(10-20-1)
Collin Hart
(4-3-1)
MW
(184.0 vs. 184.0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Dragon House 17
5 05:00
Official MMA Fight Results 11/02/2013 L
(10-19-1)
James Terry
(11-6-0)
WW
(171.0 vs. 171.0)
TKO/RSC
Dragon House 15 - Pro Fights
1 00:12
NSF 08/03/2013 L
(10-18-1)
Mike Persons
(4-1-0)
MW Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Art of War Productions: Tactical Violence
3 05:00
NSF 04/13/2013 L
(10-17-1)
Bill Widler
(4-4-0)
LHW Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Rogue Fights: Ultimate River Throwdown
3 05:00
Official MMA Fight Results 11/11/2012 L
(10-16-1)
Josh McDonald
(6-5-0)
WW
(171.0 vs. 171.0)
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Dragon House 12
2 00:21
Official MMA Fight Results 09/08/2012 W
(9-16-1)
Nick Christy
(7-4-0)
WW
(169.0 vs. 170.4)
TKO/RSC
West Coast Fighting: Resolution
2 02:24
NSF 06/23/2012 L
(9-15-1)
Chris Sheridan
(4-2-0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Gladiator Challenge - World Class
3 05:00
NSF 03/30/2012 W
(8-15-1)
Chris Sheridan
(4-1-0)
KO
Gladiator Challenge - Ringside
1 02:06
NSF 12/04/2011 W
(7-15-1)
Robert Sarkozi
(10-12-1)
TKO/RSC
Gladiator Challenge: Season's Beatings 3
3 00:00
Official MMA Fight Results 11/19/2011 W
(6-15-1)
Paul Karsky
(9-15-1)
LHW
(191.5 vs. 205.0)
Submission (Arm Bar)
Caged In Promotions 11/19/11
1 00:58
NSF 09/10/2011 L
(6-14-1)
Angel DeAnda
(5-3-0)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
JW Events - Up & Comers 6
1 00:43
NSF 07/23/2011 L
(6-13-1)
Jeremiah Metcalf
(9-7-0)
WW
(170.0 vs. 170.0)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
King of the Cage: Shock Wave
2 02:33
NSF 04/16/2011 L
(6-12-1)
Scott Nelson
(2-1-0)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Rebel Fighter - Explosive
1 01:42
Official MMA Fight Results 04/02/2011 D
(6-12-0)
Davin Clark
(3-1-0)
MW
(184.2 vs. 184.0)
Draw (Unanimous Draw)
Madera, CA 04/02/11
3 03:00
NSF 01/21/2011 L
(6-11-0)
Jamie Yager
(2-2-0)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
The Warriors Cage 10: Beat Down
1 01:30
Official MMA Fight Results 11/12/2010 L
(6-10-0)
Josh Thornburg
(4-1-0)
WW
(169.8 vs. 169.8)
Submission
Fight Militia
1 01:45
Official MMA Fight Results 10/02/2010 L
(6-9-0)
Robert Ballard
(3-0-0)
WW
(172.0* vs. 172.0*)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rebel Fighters 10/02/10
1 01:18
Official MMA Fight Results 08/21/2010 L
(6-8-0)
Tim McKenzie
(11-7-0)
MW
(183.0 vs. 183.8)
Submission (Arm Bar)
Rebel Fighter 8/21/10
1 02:58
Official MMA Fight Results 10/09/2009 L
(6-7-0)
Shannon Ritch
(45-69-0)
MW
(182.0 vs. 184.0)
Submission (Arm Bar)
National Cage Fighting 10/9/09
1 00:43
NSF 07/23/2009 W
(5-7-0)
Jason Von Flue
(14-11-1)
Submission
The Warriors Cage 4: Trauma
2 00:58
NSF 06/27/2009 L
(5-6-0)
Matt Major
(5-1-0)
Decision (Split Decision)
Disturbing the Peace 06/27/09
3 05:00
NSF 03/14/2009 W
(4-6-0)
Lee Doss
(11-8-0)
Submission (Arm Bar)
Gladiator Challenge - The Real Deal
1 03:22
Official MMA Fight Results 11/01/2008 W
(3-6-0)
Michael Brown
(0-0-0)
MW
(181.0 vs. 182.0)
KO
Pure Combat 11/1/08
2 02:18
NSF 09/12/2008 L
(3-5-0)
Tony Johnson
(1-0-0)
TKO/RSC
War Gods - Battle by the Sea
1 00:25
NSF 07/18/2008 L
(3-4-0)
Jaime Jara
(17-5-0)
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Palace Fighting Championship 9
1 01:54
Official MMA Fight Results 04/26/2008 L
(3-3-0)
Cedric Marks
(25-18-0)
MW
(184.2 vs. 181.0)
Disqualification
No Limit
3 02:32
NSF 03/15/2008 L
(3-2-0)
Eric Lawson
(4-2-0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Gladiator Challenge 75: Erin-Go-BRAWL
3 05:00
Official MMA Fight Results 01/26/2008 W
(2-2-0)
Jayhson Rodgers
(0-0-0)
MW
(185.0 vs. 180.5)
Submission
No Limit Fighting
1 02:28
NSF 11/29/2007 L
(2-1-0)
Josh Neal
(2-2-0)
TKO/RSC
GKO 4 - Global Knockout 4
1 01:37
NSF 11/07/2007 W
(1-1-0)
Mavrick Harvey
(10-3-1)
Submission (Choke)
World Cage Fighting Organization
1 01:07
NSF 05/05/2007 L
(1-0-0)
Jay Carter
(5-5-0)

(185.0 vs. 185.0)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Rumble On The Rock: Qualifiers 7 - Beatdown 3
2 00:35
NSF 09/15/2006 W
(0-0-0)
John Pop
(0-3-0)
KO (Punch)
Valor Fighting: Showdown At Cache Creek 2
2 00:45
* Bouts marked with an 'Official' logo denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission
* 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

Amateur Record 2-1-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Career Length 5 years, 10 months, 19 days
Rounds Fought 6.4
Avg. Fights/Year 0.5
Longest Layoff 3 years
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

Current Streak

1 Win

Quick Hits

Fastest Win 03:00
Fastest KO 03:00
Fastest SUB -
Ave. Rounds (Ws) 1.7
Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) 05:10
Ave. Rounds (Ls) 3.0
Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) 09:00
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds

Official Amateur Fight Record

Date Opponent Weightclass Method Round Time
NSF 05/18/2013 W
(1-1-0)
Scott Rosa
(7-2-0)
TKO/RSC
Gladiator Challenge: American Dream
3 01:20
NSF 05/01/2010 L
(1-0-0)
David Marshall
(0-0-0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Gladiator Challenge: Champions
3 03:00
NSF 06/29/2007 W
(0-0-0)
Steve Hernandez
(0-0-0)
TKO/RSC
Rebel Fighter: Hangtown's Night of Warriors
2 00:00
* Bouts marked with an 'Official' logo denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission
* 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