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Carmelo Marrero

“The Fury”

Light HeavyweightUnited States3-fight losing streak

16Wins
6Losses
0Draws
1No contest

Professional record

Last 4: LLLW

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Profile

Age
45 (born January 26, 1981)
Born in
Philadelphia
Height
6' 0"
Weight
205 lbs.
Reach
73"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-3

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • Decision 1

Losses in the UFC3

  • Submission 2
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
0.74 top 100%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
1.76
Striking accuracy33%Better than 6% of light heavyweights
Strike defense54%Better than 56% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
2.47 top 21%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.0
Takedown accuracy40%Better than 57% of light heavyweights
Takedown defense40%Better than 18% of light heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Marrero last fought on April 1, 2009 (Loss vs Ryan Bader). Marrero has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Carmelo Marrero

Born on January 26, 1981 in Philadelphia, United States, Carmelo Marrero "The Fury" competes as a light heavyweight mixed martial artist. At 6' 0", Marrero has a 73" reach.

Marrero turned professional in 2004, debuting with Reality Fighting. Marrero arrived in the UFC with a 5-0 record. Marrero made a UFC debut at UFC 64: Unstoppable in October 2006 and beat Cheick Kongo by decision. Across 4 fights in the UFC, Marrero is 1-3.

After 22 months away, Marrero returned at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann in April 2009 and lost to Ryan Bader. Marrero's record outside the UFC includes 4-1 in C and 2-0 in Reality Fighting.

Marrero's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann in April 2009, where Marrero lost to Ryan Bader.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Ryan Bader

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann

    Apr 1, 2009

    9Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Wilson Gouveia

    Submission · Guillotine Choke From Mount · R1 3:06

    UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson

    May 26, 2007

    1Str 0TD 0KD
  3. L

    Gabriel Gonzaga

    Submission · Armbar From Mount · R1 3:22

    UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2

    Dec 30, 2006

    1Str 0TD 0KD
  4. W

    Cheick Kongo

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 64: Unstoppable

    Oct 14, 2006

    16Str 6TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Carmelo Marrero is 16-6 (1 NC) across 23 professional fights in 14 promotions, since a pro debut on October 16, 2004 (Reality Fighting). 19 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins16

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Submission 7
  • Decision 6

Pro losses6

  • Submission 2
  • Decision 4
Finish rate
62% of wins
Longest win streak
6
Current streak
2 wins

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
C4-12008
UFC1-32006
Reality Fighting2-02004
XFE2-02013
Bellator0-12012
CFFC1-02006
IFL0-0 (1 NC)2008
MFC1-02006
RF1-02005
Vendetta Fighting Championship0-12009
WCC1-02010
WCO1-02007
WEC1-02008
XFC1-02011

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
W Shelton Graves Submission (leglock), R1 XFE 28: Atiyeh vs. Gratalo 2 Oct 25, 2013
W J.A. Dudley TKO (punches), R2 XFE: Cage Wars 24 Jun 8, 2013
L Lew Polley Decision (unanimous), R3 Bellator 77 Oct 19, 2012
W Scott Barrett Decision (unanimous), R3 XFC 14: Resurrection Oct 21, 2011
L Mark Holata Decision (unanimous), R3 C3 Fights: SlamFest Jan 29, 2011
W Steven Banks Submission (guillotine choke), R2 WCC 3: Brawl at the Hall Oct 9, 2010
W Brian Heden Decision (unanimous), R3 C3 Fights: Knockout-Rockout Weekend 4 Jul 17, 2010
W Wayne Cole Submission (guillotine choke), R2 C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 4 Feb 13, 2010
L Antwain Britt Decision (unanimous), R3 Vendetta Fighting Championship: A Night of Vengeance Sep 5, 2009
L Ryan Bader Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann Apr 1, 2009
W Steve Steinbeiss Decision (split), R3 WEC 36 Nov 5, 2008
W Chuck Huus Submission (ankle lock), RN/A C3 Fights: Clash in Concho Sep 19, 2008
W Rader McHugh Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 C3 Fights: Showdown 2 Aug 16, 2008
NC Mike Ciesnolevicz No Contest (accidental headbutt), R1 IFL: New Jersey Apr 4, 2008
W Rafael del Real TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 WCO: Kerr vs. Gavin Nov 7, 2007
L Wilson Gouveia Submission (guillotine choke), R1 UFC 71 May 26, 2007
L Gabriel Gonzaga Submission (armbar), R1 UFC 66 Dec 30, 2006
W Cheick Kongo Decision (split), R3 UFC 64 Oct 14, 2006
W Petrus Walker TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 Cage Fury Fighting Championships 1 (CFFC) Jun 30, 2006
W Dale Carson Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 MFC: Boardwalk Blitz Mar 4, 2006
W Sherman Pendergarst Decision (unanimous), R2 RF 9: Battle at the Beach 2009 Aug 6, 2005
W Chris Volo Decision (unanimous), R2 Reality Fighting 8 Apr 2, 2005
W Chris Dippolito Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Reality Fighting 7 Oct 16, 2004

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Carmelo Marrero's record?

Carmelo Marrero's professional MMA record is 16 wins, 6 losses and 0 draws, with 1 no contest.

How old is Carmelo Marrero?

Carmelo Marrero is 45 years old, born on January 26, 1981.

How tall is Carmelo Marrero and what is their reach?

Carmelo Marrero stands 6' 0" with a 73" reach.

Who did Carmelo Marrero fight last?

Carmelo Marrero lost to Ryan Bader by Decision - Unanimous at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann on Apr 1, 2009.