Daniel Marcos

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Daniel Marcos
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Marcos in 2024
BornDaniel Aaron Marcos Moreno [1]
(1993-03-07) March 7, 1993 (age 31)
Lima, Peru
NicknameSoncora
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg)
Division Bantamweight
Reach69 in (175 cm) [1]
Fighting out of San Miguel, Lima, Peru
TeamAmerican Combat Gym
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins15
By knockout8
By decision7
Losses0
No contests1
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]

Contents

Background

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

Early career

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

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

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 Fight Night 242. [18]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches15 wins0 losses
By knockout80
By decision70
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
NC15–0 (1) Aori Qileng NC (accidental groin kick) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer February 10, 202423:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesAccidental groin strike rendered Qileng unable to continue.
Win15–0 Davey Grant Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura July 22, 202335:00 London, England
Win14–0Saimon OliveiraKO (knee to the body and punches) UFC 283 January 21, 202322:18 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win13–0Brandon LewisDecision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 54 September 13, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada United States
Win12–0Gaston ManzurTKO (punches)300 Sparta 36December 3, 201923:04 Lima, PeruDefended the 300 SPARTA Bantamweight Championship.
Win11–0Roy QuispeTKO (doctor stoppage)300 Sparta 30March 16, 201925:00 Lima, PeruDefended the 300 SPARTA Bantamweight Championship.
Win10–0Gabriel PimentaDecision (unanimous)300 Sparta 26June 15, 201835:00 Lima, PeruDefended the 300 SPARTA Bantamweight Championship.
Win9–0Cristian Jose HerreraTKO (punches)300 Sparta 22October 27, 201724:11 Lima, PeruDefended the 300 SPARTA Bantamweight Championship.
Win8–0Marlon dos SantosDecision (unanimous)300 Sparta 20September 1, 201735:00 Lima, PeruDefended the 300 SPARTA Bantamweight Championship
Win7–0Luis ZunigaKO (flying knee)300 Sparta 18April 28, 201710:47 Lima, PeruDefended the 300 SPARTA Bantamweight Championship
Win6–0Wanderson TarginoDecision (unanimous)300 Sparta 17March 10, 201735:00 Lima, PeruWon the vacant 300 SPARTA Bantamweight Championship
Win5–0Andres CorderoTKO (punches)300 Sparta 13September 30, 201611:22 Lima, Peru
Win4–0Miguel MartinezDecision (split)Tatya FC 7May 12, 201633:00 Lima, Peru
Win3–0Luis DapelloDecision (unanimous)300 Sparta 9February 18, 201635:00 Lima, PeruBantamweight debut
Win2–0Jorge EncisoTKO (retirement)Inka FC: Warriors 5December 16, 201515:00 Lima, Peru
Win1–0Marco CubasTKO (punches)300 Sparta 8September 11, 201523:31 Lima, PeruFeatherweight debut

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