Best fights of Marcus Aurelio "Maximus"
Over 10 years as a professional, Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" has compiled a 22-10 (19) record, including five title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" chokes out Takanori Gomi
On April 2, 2006 Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" faced Takanori Gomi in a lightweight bout. "Maximus" was 32 years old with a record of 13-2, and Gomi was 27 with a record of 24-2. "Maximus" was on a 2-fight winning streak and Gomi was on a 10-fight winning streak. "Maximus" submitted Takanori Gomi via choke-out in the 1st round.
2. Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" defeats Jutaro Nakao
On July 17, 2005 Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" faced Jutaro Nakao in a lightweight bout. "Maximus" was 31 years old with a record of 12-2, and Nakao was 34 with a record of 18-9-2. "Maximus" was coming off a win and Nakao was on a 4-fight winning streak. "Maximus" won via unanimous decision.
3. Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" loses to Takanori Gomi in their 2nd fight via split decision
On November 5, 2006 Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" fought Takanori Gomi for the Pride lightweight title. It was their second meeting. "Maximus" was 33 years old with a record of 14-3, and Gomi was 28 with a record of 25-3. "Maximus" was coming off a loss, while Gomi was coming off a win. "Maximus" lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title.
4. Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" submits Remigijus Morkevičius
On January 11, 2004 Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" fought Remigijus Morkevičius for the vacant ZST Grand Prix5 lightweight title. "Maximus" was 30 years old with a record of 9-1, and Morkevičius was 21 with a record of 6-0. "Maximus" was on a 4-fight winning streak and Morkevičius was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. "Maximus" submitted Remigijus Morkevičius via triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" loses to Shinya Aoki via unanimous decision
On September 25, 2010 Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" faced Shinya Aoki in a lightweight bout. "Maximus" was 37 years old with a record of 20-8, and Aoki was 27 with a record of 24-5. "Maximus" was on a 2-fight winning streak and Aoki was coming off a win. "Maximus" lost via unanimous decision.