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 | 16 |
Wins | 15 |
By knockout | 8 |
By decision | 7 |
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]
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]
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]
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]
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 is scheduled to face John Castañeda on June 8, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 57.[18]
16 matches | 15 wins | 0 losses |
By knockout | 8 | 0 |
By decision | 7 | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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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 |