Marcos Oliveira

Marcos Oliveira (born June 21, 1978) is a professional mixed martial artist from Brazil. He competes in the heavyweight division.

BJJ & MMA career
Marcos Oliveira started training judo when he was 2.5 years old and become a black belt at 18. He finished third at the 2001 IBJJF world championships and second at the 2002 IBJJF world championships.

In 2010 Oliveira was invited to compete in the Abu Dhabi Fighting Championship Open Weight Grand Prix. Oliveira defeated Johan Romming in the first round at ADFC: Round 1 on May 14, 2010. He then defeated Neil Wain in the second round at ADFC: Round 2 on October 22, 2010 to reach the "one million dirhams (US$272,260.72)" final. Oliveira went to Thailand to improve his striking before the final fight. However, he lost to Shamil Abdurahimov at ADFC: Round 3 on March 11, 2011.