Daniel Marcos
Daniel Marcos | |
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Born | Daniel Aaron Marcos Moreno [1] March 7, 1993 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 | San Miguel, Lima, Peru |
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[edit]
Born on March 7, 1993, in Peru. His interest in mixed martial arts began at the age of 21. [3]
Marcos worked as a mobile phone lines salesman until his coach convinced him to quit his job to pursue mixed martial arts. [4]
Mixed martial arts career[edit]
Early career[edit]
He debuted in professional MMA on September 11, 2015, at the age of 23, at the '300 SPARTA 8' event. Marcos faced, and defeated by technical knockout, Marcos Cubas. [5]
Dana White's Contender Series[edit]
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. [6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]
Marcos made his promotional debut against Saimon Oliveira on January 21, 2023, at UFC 283.[7] He won the fight by KO in the second round.[8]
Marcos faced Davey Grant on July 22, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 224.[9] He won the fight by split decision.[10]
Marcos was scheduled to face Daniel Santos on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 231.[11] However, Santos pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Victor Hugo.[12] 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.[13]
Marcos was scheduled to face Carlos Vera on December 9, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 233.[14] However, the fight was canceled due to visa issues on Marcos's part.[15]
Marcos faced Aori Qileng on February 10, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 236.[16] The fight resulted in a no contest due to repeated accidental low blows. [17]
Marcos faced John Castañeda on June 8, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 57.[18] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[19]
Championships and accomplishments[edit]
- 300 Sparta
- 300 Sparta Bantamweight Champion (One time)
- Six successful title defenses
- 300 Sparta Bantamweight Champion (One time)
Mixed martial arts record[edit]
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 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Daniel Marcos". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Daniel ' Soncora' Marcos: El invicto". larepublica.pe. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "MARCOS VS. CUBAS". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 231 weigh-in results: Three miss marks in Sao Paulo, two fights scrapped". MMA Junkie. 2023-11-03. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Carlos Vera Faces Daniel Marcos in Short-Notice Scrap at UFC Vegas 83". Cageside Press. December 3, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ Al-Shatti, Shaun (December 5, 2023). "Daniel Marcos vs. Carlos Vera scratched from UFC Vegas 83 card". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (April 15-21)". MMA Junkie. 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Hester, Bryson (2024-06-08). "UFC Louisville: Daniel Marcos Wins Clear Decision Over John Castañeda, Stays Unbeaten". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-06-08.