Best fights of Márcio Cruz
Over 7 years as a professional, Márcio Cruz has compiled a 8-3 (6) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Márcio Cruz KOs Frank Mir
On February 4, 2006 Márcio Cruz faced Frank Mir in a heavyweight bout. Cruz was 27 years old with a record of 1-0, and Mir was 26 with a record of 8-1. Cruz was coming off a win and Mir was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cruz stopped Frank Mir via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Márcio Cruz KOs Tommy Sauer
On August 22, 2009 Márcio Cruz fought Tommy Sauer for the vacant WFO heavyweight title. Cruz was 31 years old with a record of 5-2, and Sauer was 38 with a record of 22-11. Cruz was on a 3-fight winning streak and Sauer was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cruz stopped Tommy Sauer via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Márcio Cruz loses to Jeff Monson via split decision
On April 15, 2006 Márcio Cruz faced Jeff Monson in a heavyweight bout. Cruz was 27 years old with a record of 2-0, and Monson was 35 with a record of 21-5. Cruz was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Monson was on a 14-fight winning streak. Cruz lost via split decision. Went the distance with Monson.
4. Márcio Cruz defeats Dan Christison
On April 11, 2009 Márcio Cruz faced Dan Christison in a heavyweight bout. Cruz was 30 years old with a record of 4-2, and Christison was 36 with a record of 16-6. Cruz was on a 2-fight winning streak and Christison was on a 8-fight winning streak. Cruz won via unanimous decision.