Daniel Marcos
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Born | Daniel Aaron Marcos Moreno [1] (1993-03-07) March 7, 1993 (age 31) Lima, Peru |
Nickname | Soncora |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) |
Division | Bantamweight |
Reach | 69 in (175 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.[1] |
Team | American Combat Gym |
Years active | 2015–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 17 |
Wins | 16 |
By knockout | 8 |
By decision | 8 |
Losses | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Daniel Aaron Marcos Moreno [1] (born March 7, 1993) is a Peruvian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[2]
Background
Born on March 7, 1993, in Peru. His interest in mixed martial arts began at the age of 21.[3]
Marcos, since the age of nine, played in the San Miguel towers. He wanted to play for "U" (Club Universitario de Deportes), but he couldn't due to financial reasons.[4]
Marcos worked as a mobile phone lines salesman until his coach convinced him to quit his job to pursue mixed martial arts.[5]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Marcos made his amateur debut in 2015, at the age of 21. After six consecutive victories and no defeats, Marcos began his professional career.[6]
He debuted in professional MMA on September 11, 2015, at the age of 22, at the '300 SPARTA 8' event. Marcos faced, and defeated by technical knockout, Marcos Cubas. [7]
In his early professional MMA career, Marcos fought in Peru, accumulating a 12-0 record with seven finishes, all by TKO or KO.[8] He became the bantamweight champion of 300 Sparta by facing Wanderson Targino on March 10, 2017, where he won the fight by unanimous decision. He subsequently defended the title successfully six times.[8][1]
Dana White's Contender Series
On September 13, 2022, Marcos faced Brandon Lewis for a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series Season 6, Week 8. Marcos won the contract by defeating Lewis via unanimous decision. [9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Marcos made his promotional debut against Saimon Oliveira on January 21, 2023, at UFC 283.[10] He won the fight by KO in the second round.[11]
Marcos faced Davey Grant on July 22, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 224.[12] He won the fight by split decision.[13]
Marcos was scheduled to face Daniel Santos on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 231.[14] However, Santos pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Victor Hugo.[15] However, the bout was scrapped after Hugo weighed in at 138.5 pounds, two and a half pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit.[16]
Marcos was scheduled to face Carlos Vera on December 9, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 233.[17] However, the fight was canceled due to visa issues on Marcos's part.[18]
Marcos faced Aori Qileng on February 10, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 236.[19] The fight resulted in a no contest due to repeated accidental low blows. [20]
Marcos faced John Castañeda on June 8, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 57.[21] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[22]
Personal life
Marcos married his wife, Katia Ponce, on January 19, 2022, in Peru, and they have 2 children.[6]
Championships and accomplishments
- 300 Sparta
- 300 Sparta Bantamweight Champion (One time)
- Six successful title defenses
- 300 Sparta Bantamweight Champion (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
17 matches | 16 wins | 0 losses |
By knockout | 8 | 0 |
By decision | 8 | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 16–0 (1) | John Castañeda | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov | June 8, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Louisville, Kentucky, United States | |
NC | 15–0 (1) | Aori Qileng | NC (accidental groin kick) | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer | February 10, 2024 | 2 | 3:28 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Accidental groin strike rendered Qileng unable to continue. |
Win | 15–0 | Davey Grant | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura | July 22, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
Win | 14–0 | Saimon Oliveira | KO (knee to the body and punches) | UFC 283 | January 21, 2023 | 2 | 2:18 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 13–0 | Brandon Lewis | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 54 | September 13, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada United States | |
Win | 12–0 | Gaston Manzur | TKO (punches) | 300 Sparta 36 | December 3, 2019 | 2 | 3:04 | Lima, Peru | Defended the 300 Sparta Bantamweight Championship. |
Win | 11–0 | Roy Quispe | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 300 Sparta 30 | March 16, 2019 | 2 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | Defended the 300 Sparta Bantamweight Championship. |
Win | 10–0 | Gabriel Pimenta | Decision (unanimous) | 300 Sparta 26 | June 15, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | Defended the 300 Sparta Bantamweight Championship. |
Win | 9–0 | Cristian Jose Herrera | TKO (punches) | 300 Sparta 22 | October 27, 2017 | 2 | 4:11 | Lima, Peru | Defended the 300 Sparta Bantamweight Championship. |
Win | 8–0 | Marlon dos Santos | Decision (unanimous) | 300 Sparta 20 | September 1, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | Defended the 300 Sparta Bantamweight Championship |
Win | 7–0 | Luis Zuniga | KO (flying knee) | 300 Sparta 18 | April 28, 2017 | 1 | 0:47 | Lima, Peru | Defended the 300 Sparta Bantamweight Championship |
Win | 6–0 | Wanderson Targino | Decision (unanimous) | 300 Sparta 17 | March 10, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | Won the vacant 300 Sparta Bantamweight Championship |
Win | 5–0 | Andres Cordero | TKO (punches) | 300 Sparta 13 | September 30, 2016 | 1 | 1:22 | Lima, Peru | |
Win | 4–0 | Miguel Martinez | Decision (split) | Tatya FC 7 | May 12, 2016 | 3 | 3:00 | Lima, Peru | |
Win | 3–0 | Luis Dapello | Decision (unanimous) | 300 Sparta 9 | February 18, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | Bantamweight debut |
Win | 2–0 | Jorge Enciso | TKO (retirement) | Inka FC: Warriors 5 | December 16, 2015 | 1 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | |
Win | 1–0 | Marco Cubas | TKO (punches) | 300 Sparta 8 | September 11, 2015 | 2 | 3:31 | Lima, Peru | Featherweight debut |
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References
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- ^ "Daniel Marcos - Official UFC Profile". UFC.com. 16 August 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Daniel Marcos "Yo quiero ser campeon mundial"". caretas.pe. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ Abraham Alvarado (2023-08-23). "Daniel Marcos, el peruano que brilla en la UFC: "Soy hincha de la 'U' y quise jugar por ellos"". El Popular. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Daniel ' Soncora' Marcos: El invicto". larepublica.pe. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ a b Gino Alva Olivera (2022-09-18). "Renunciar a todo para escalar a la cima", un perfil de Daniel 'Sóncora' Marcos, nuevo peleador peruano de la UFC". El Comercio. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "MARCOS VS. CUBAS". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ a b Nolan King (2022-08-17). "UFC hopefuls Brandon Lewis, Daniel Marcos to square off on Dana White's Contender Series". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Daniel Marcos gana contrato con UFC la victoria de soncora en evento de Dana White". Depor.com. 2023-10-04. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "Peruano Daniel 'Soncora' Marcos debuta en el octágono del UFC, en Río de Janeiro". trome.com. 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "Peruano Daniel 'Soncora' Marcos debuta en UFC 283, y vence por nocaut a saimon oliveira". elcomercio.pe. 2023-01-21. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "Tom Aspinall returns from year-long injury layoff to headline UFC London vs. Marcin Tybura". MMA Junkie. 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ Doherty, Dan (2023-07-22). "UFC London: Daniel Marcos Stays Undefeated Over Davey Grant". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ^ Tiwari, Shivam (2023-09-01). "Daniel Santos vs Daniel Marcos reported for UFC Sao Paulo". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ Desk, ITN News (2023-10-11). "UFC Sao Paulo: Daniel Santos out, Victor Hugo debuts vs Daniel Marcos". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
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- ^ Nolan King (2023-12-07). "UFC books Daniel Marcos vs. Aori Qileng for February event". MMAjunkie.com.
- ^ Dewar, Val (2024-02-10). "UFC Vegas 86: Daniel Marcos vs. Aori Qileng Foul-Fest Ends in No Contest". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
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