CRAIG MARDUK

Craig Marduk is a fictional character in the Tekken fighting game series. He is a professional Vale tudo fighter who hails from Australia.

History
Craig Marduk was an undefeated Vale Tudo fighter for four years as a professional. When he was invovled in a minor scandal, his backers were only too glad to release him.
Imprisoned in Arizona for a murder committed in a bar fight, Marduk was suddenly released thanks to the influence of an anonymous benefactor. Upon his release he received a mystery package containing a newspaper clipping about the King of Iron Fist Tournament 4, and an airline ticket.
Unfortunately for Marduk, the man he had killed in the brawl was Armor King. Swearing revenge, Armor's protege, King, paid for Marduk's release using money he had earned in wrestling tournaments. He had also sent the newspaper clipping and airline ticket, so that he could exact revenge on Marduk when he entered the tournament.
The two met at the tournament, where King sufficiently defeated him, leaving Marduk hospitalized. Later, King paid a visit to Marduk in the hospital to finish him off, but instead spared him after noticing a photograph next to Marduk's bed showing Craig and his family.
Unable to accept defeat, Marduk trained his body to its limits. Wearing Armor King's black jaguar mask, Marduk entered a Vale Tudo tournament and challenged King after emerging undefeated.

Endings

Before the cutscene, it is stated that Marduk has won the tournament and is crowned the new champion. But being the champion was not enough, and he attacked various martial arts champions to show his superiority. Now, he has his sights set on a new target. In the cutscene, he interferes in the middle of a boxing match and simply tosses aside the referee and the two contenders. Steve Fox is shown in the crowd while Marduk is trashing the arena. Angered by Marduk's interference, Steve stands up, and Marduk lets out a roaring laugh.

Appearance

Marduk bears a strong resemblance to real-life MMA fighter Bob Sapp, and also uses some of Sapp's moves. Marduk has had a chunk taken out of his left ear. This highlights the brutal fights he has participated in, but is also a reference to the Mike Tyson / Evander Holyfield incident of 1997, when during a boxing match between the two, Tyson bit off a chunk of Holyfield's right ear.

Fighting Style

He specializes in mid-air/juggle throws along with King, Paul, and some other characters. His massive build predictably makes him one of the slowest characters in Tekken 5. To make up for this weakness, he delivers single, hard-hitting attacks, short, punishing combos, and a variety of throws and holds from different positions. Many people say that he resembles former professional wrestler and actor, Nathan Jones.

STATS
Game Series Tekken series

First game Tekken 4

Fighting style Vale Tudo

Home country Australia

Age 28

Height Unknown

Weight Unknown

Blood type O

Occupation Vale Tudo fighter

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