This Sunday (25), Cris Cyborg makes his professional boxing debut at Fight Music Show 2; he remembers other names in MMA who ventured into the noble art.
MMA legend, Spider is undefeated since leaving the Octagon for the ring. The Brazilian, who faces Jake Paul in October, won two professional fights and one exhibition fight during this period.
Anderson Silva
One of Anderson's victims in the noble art was former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, who was making his debut in the sport.
Tito Ortiz
Also a former UFC light heavyweight champion, the Rio native brutally knocked out former world champion Evander Holyfield in an exhibition fight. In November, the 'Phenomenon' measures forces against Hasim Rahman Jr.
Vitor belfort
The most famous and most financially successful case on the list belongs to the Irishman, who was knocked out by multi-time world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr in one of the most watched fights of all time.
Conor McGregor
Former Bellator and ONE champion, the American was brutally knocked out by YouTuber Jake Paul in his only professional boxing fight.
Ben askren
The former Ultimate welterweight champion was also a victim of Jake Paul, suffering two consecutive defeats against the YouTuber, the last of which was a brutal knockout.
Tyron woodley
Known for his high level of stand-up fighting, The 'MVP' began his boxing career alongside MMA. The Brit entered the ring twice, with two victories by knockout.
Michael Page
Capira de Aço also managed his boxing career in parallel to MMA and has 27 victories, 26 of which were by knockout and only five defeats in the noble art.
Fábio Maldonado
The former UFC heavyweight champion debuted in professional boxing facing former world champion Steve Cunningham and ended up defeated by the judges' decision.
Frank mir
The 'street fighting' legend had a brief stint in MMA before switching to boxing, where he remained undefeated with seven wins, six of which were by knockout.