Best fights of Marcos Rogério de Lima
Over 15 years as a professional, Marcos Rogério de Lima has compiled a 22-9-1 (18) record, including one title fight across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Marcos Rogério de Lima defeats Paulo Filho
On October 23, 2010 Marcos Rogério de Lima faced Paulo Filho in a heavyweight bout. Lima was 25 years old with a record of 7-0, and Filho was 32 with a record of 20-1-1. Lima was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Lima won via unanimous decision.
2. Marcos Rogério de Lima KOs Ben Rothwell in 32 seconds
On November 13, 2021 Marcos Rogério de Lima faced Ben Rothwell in a heavyweight bout. Lima was 36 years old with a record of 18-7-1, and Rothwell was 40 with a record of 39-13. Both Lima and Rothwell were coming off a win. Lima stopped Ben Rothwell via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Marcos Rogério de Lima submits Andrei Arlovski
On October 29, 2022 Marcos Rogério de Lima faced Andrei Arlovski in a heavyweight bout. Lima was 37 years old with a record of 19-8-1, and Arlovski was 43 with a record of 34-20. Lima was coming off a loss, while Arlovski was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lima submitted Andrei Arlovski via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
4. Marcos Rogério de Lima defeats Waldo Cortes-Acosta
On April 29, 2023 Marcos Rogério de Lima faced Waldo Cortes-Acosta in a heavyweight bout. Lima was 37 years old with a record of 20-8-1, and Cortes-Acosta was 31 with a record of 9-0. Lima was coming off a win and Cortes-Acosta was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Lima won via unanimous decision.
5. Marcos Rogério de Lima defeats Adam Wieczorek
On November 3, 2018 Marcos Rogério de Lima faced Adam Wieczorek in a heavyweight bout. Lima was 33 years old with a record of 15-5-1, and Wieczorek was 26 with a record of 10-1. Lima was coming off a loss, while Wieczorek was on a 9-fight winning streak. Lima won via unanimous decision.
6. Marcos Rogério de Lima loses to Blagoy Ivanov via unanimous decision
On May 7, 2022 Marcos Rogério de Lima faced Blagoy Ivanov in a heavyweight bout. Lima was 36 years old with a record of 19-7-1, and Ivanov was 35 with a record of 18-4. Lima was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Ivanov was on a 2-fight losing streak. Lima lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ivanov.
7. Marcos Rogério de Lima KOs Ben Sosoli
On February 23, 2020 Marcos Rogério de Lima faced Ben Sosoli in a heavyweight bout. Lima was 34 years old with a record of 16-6-1, and Sosoli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lima was coming off a loss. Lima stopped Ben Sosoli via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Marcos Rogério de Lima KOs Jeremy Kimball
On January 28, 2017 Marcos Rogério de Lima faced Jeremy Kimball in a light heavyweight bout. Lima was 31 years old with a record of 14-4-1, and Kimball was 25 with a record of 14-5. Lima was coming off a loss, while Kimball was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lima stopped Jeremy Kimball via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Marcos Rogério de Lima KOs Richardson Moreira in 20 seconds
On May 31, 2014 Marcos Rogério de Lima faced Richardson Moreira in a heavyweight bout. Lima was 29 years old with a record of 11-2-1, and Moreira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lima stopped Richardson Moreira via KO in the 1st round.
10. Marcos Rogério de Lima KOs Antonio Sales Junior
On December 16, 2012 Marcos Rogério de Lima faced Antonio Sales Junior in a light heavyweight bout. Lima was 27 years old with a record of 10-2, and Junior was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lima was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lima stopped Antonio Sales Junior via TKO in the 1st round.