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 top 10 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" 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.
5. Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" submits David Gardner
On May 3, 2003 Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" fought David Gardner for the vacant USMMA Championship7 lightweight title. "Maximus" was 29 years old with a record of 3-0, and Gardner was 0 with a record of 0-0. "Maximus" was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. "Maximus" submitted David Gardner via armbar in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" loses to Hermes França via unanimous decision
On October 25, 2008 Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" faced Hermes França in a lightweight bout. "Maximus" was 35 years old with a record of 16-6, and França was 34 with a record of 18-7. "Maximus" was coming off a loss and França was on a 2-fight losing streak. "Maximus" lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with França.
7. Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" submits Matt McGrath
On May 19, 2011 Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" faced Matt McGrath in a lightweight bout. "Maximus" was 37 years old with a record of 20-9, and McGrath was 0 with a record of 0-0. "Maximus" was coming off a loss. "Maximus" submitted Matt McGrath via armbar in the 1st round.
8. Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" submits Garrett Gross
On November 29, 2012 Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" faced Garrett Gross in a lightweight bout. "Maximus" was 39 years old with a record of 21-10, and Gross was 0 with a record of 0-0. "Maximus" was coming off a loss. "Maximus" submitted Garrett Gross via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" submits Joey Gorczynski
On June 27, 2009 Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" faced Joey Gorczynski in a lightweight bout. "Maximus" was 35 years old with a record of 17-7, and Gorczynski was 0 with a record of 0-0. "Maximus" was coming off a win. "Maximus" submitted Joey Gorczynski via rear naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" submits Niko Puhakka
On March 13, 2010 Marcus Aurelio "Maximus" faced Niko Puhakka in a lightweight bout. "Maximus" was 36 years old with a record of 19-8, and Puhakka was 0 with a record of 0-0. "Maximus" was coming off a win. "Maximus" submitted Niko Puhakka via rear naked choke in the 2nd round.