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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. 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.
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 submits David Yost
On April 3, 2010 Márcio Cruz defended his WFO heavyweight title against David Yost. Cruz was 31 years old with a record of 6-2, and Yost was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cruz submitted David Yost via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Márcio Cruz submits Joe Yager
On November 2, 2012 Márcio Cruz faced Joe Yager in a light heavyweight bout. Cruz was 34 years old with a record of 7-3, and Yager was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was coming off a loss. Cruz submitted Joe Yager via inverted triangle choke in the 2nd round.
6. Márcio Cruz submits Keigo Kunihara
On October 7, 2005 Márcio Cruz faced Keigo Kunihara. Cruz was 27 years old with a record of 0-0, and Kunihara was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz submitted Keigo Kunihara via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
7. Márcio Cruz submits Choi Mu-bae
On June 8, 2008 Márcio Cruz faced Choi Mu-bae in a heavyweight bout. Cruz was 30 years old with a record of 3-2, and Mu-bae was 37 with a record of 7-2. Cruz was coming off a win and Mu-bae was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cruz submitted Choi Mu-bae via triangle armbar in the 1st round.
8. 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.
9. Márcio Cruz defeats Rafael Cavalcante
On June 16, 2007 Márcio Cruz faced Rafael Cavalcante. Cruz was 29 years old with a record of 2-2, and Cavalcante was 27 with a record of 4-0. Cruz was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Cavalcante was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Cruz won via disqualification.
10. Márcio Cruz loses to Andrei Arlovski via KO
On December 30, 2006 Márcio Cruz faced Andrei Arlovski in a heavyweight bout. Cruz was 28 years old with a record of 2-1, and Arlovski was 27 with a record of 10-5. Cruz was coming off a loss and Arlovski was on a 2-fight losing streak. Arlovski stopped Cruz via KO in the 1st round.