He is the son of a famous Capoeira Master, Mestre Barrão. Marcus Aurelio, shocked the MMA world when he proved that Capoeira could be used in fighting. He is the pioneer and owner of some of the most spectacular knockouts in MMA history, and has become an internet sensation with tens of millions of views across social media. He works regularly in the film industry as an actor and stuntman to showcase his entertainment skills and to meet new inspiring artists, while still travelling compete and conduct seminars worldwide.