Márcio Cruz losses

Over 7 years as a professional, Márcio Cruz has compiled a 8-3 (6) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. He has three losses.

1. 3. Márcio Cruz loses to Glover Teixeira via KO

   On July 20, 2011 Márcio Cruz faced Glover Teixeira in a heavyweight bout. Cruz was 33 years old with a record of 7-2, and Teixeira was 31 with a record of 13-2. Cruz was on a 5-fight winning streak and Teixeira was on a 11-fight winning streak. Teixeira stopped Cruz via TKO in the 2nd round.

2. 2. 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.

3. 1. 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.