Ronny Markes

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Ronny Markes
BornRonny Markes
(1988-04-21) April 21, 1988 (age 35)
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm) [1]
Weight245 lb (111 kg; 17 st 7 lb)
Division Super Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach75 in (191 cm) [2]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Team Nova União/Kimura (2003–present)
Gracie Barra Portland
RankBlack Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Andre Pederneiras [3]
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins23
By knockout9
By submission7
By decision7
Losses10
By knockout5
By submission3
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ronny Markes (born April 21, 1988), [4] is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, Markes has formerly competed for the UFC, King of the Cage, PFL, Bellator MMA, and M-1 Global. He is the current King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Champion.

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MMA career

Early career

Markes made his professional MMA debut in 2007 at an event in Spain. Markes competed mostly in his native Brazil, with a few early professional fights taking place in Europe. He amassed an impressive 11-1 prior to signing with Zuffa in 2011.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Markes signed with the UFC as an injury replacement for Stephan Bonnar against Karlos Vemola at UFC on Versus 5 on August 14, 2011. [5] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Markes dropped down to the Middleweight division and faced Aaron Simpson on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1 [6] After being dropped by an uppercut late in the first round Markes overcame adversity and defeated Simpson via split decision.

In his third fight for the promotion, Markes faced Andrew Craig on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. [7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Markes was expected to face Derek Brunson on June 8, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10. [8] However, the bout was scrapped on the day of the weigh in as Markes was involved in a minor traffic accident. While Markes was not seriously injured, the incident prevented him from competing. [9]

For his fourth fight with the promotion, Markes faced Yoel Romero on November 6, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 31. [10] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round.

Markes faced Thiago Santos on March 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 38. Markes was unable to make weight for this fight. [11] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after. [12]

World Series of Fighting

On May 15, 2014 it was announced that Markes had signed a deal with World Series of Fighting and plans to return to the Light Heavyweight division. [13]

Markes was expected to face Kelvin Tiller at World Series of Fighting 12: Palomino vs Gonzalez on August 9, 2014, However Tiller was pulled from the fight to replace injured Krasimir Mladenov [14] Markes instead fought promotional newcomer Cully Butterfield at the event. [15] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Markes was expected to face Thiago Silva at WSOF 19 on March 28, 2015. [16] However Silva was pulled from the fight to face Matt Hamill at WSOF 19. Matt Hamill was later replaced by Teddy Holder. [17] Markes was then scheduled to face David Branch at WSOF 20 on April 10, 2015 [18] However, on the day of the weigh-in, Markes was forced out of the bout due to dehydration and was replaced by promotional newcomer Jesse McElligott. [19]

Bellator MMA

Markes was expected to make his Bellator MMA promotional debut against Josh Barnett on December 20, 2019 at Bellator's Salute the Troops event in Honolulu, Hawaii. However, Barnett was deemed unable to compete due to severe illness on the night of the event and the bout was cancelled. [20] The fight was rescheduled for Bellator 241 on March 13, 2020. However, Barnett failed his medical tests and was replaced by Matt Mitrione. [21] However, the whole event was eventually cancelled due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.

Markes made his promotional debut against Linton Vassell at Bellator 254 on December 10, 2020. [22] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. [23]

Markes faced Said Sowma on July 16, 2021 at Bellator 262. [24] He lost via knockout in the first round. [25]

On July 19, 2021, Bellator MMA officials revealed that Markes was released from the promotion. [26]

Post Bellator

Markes faced Victor Jones on November 19, 2021 at Premier FC 32 [27] He won by TKO 21 seconds in to the first round. [28]

Markes faced Rodrigo Duarte on December 18, 2021 at Shooto Brasil 110. He won the bout via kimura in the first round. [29]

Markes was scheduled to face Reggie Peña at Eagle FC 46 on March 11, 2022. [30] The day of the event, the bout was delayed and will likely happen at a future event. [31] The bout eventually took place on May 20, 2022 at Eagle FC 47. [32] Markes won the fight via stoppage after Pena injured his knee in the second round. [33]

Markes faced Szymon Bajor on August 13, 2022 at PFL 8. [34] Markes lost the bout via unanimous decision. [35]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
33 matches23 wins10 losses
By knockout95
By submission73
By decision72
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win23–10Lucas ChiumientoSubmission (kimura)Fera Championship: Fight NightOctober 7, 202312:21 Zahra, Kuwait
Loss22–10Szymon BajorDecision (unanimous) PFL 8 August 13, 202235:00 Cardiff, Wales
Win22–9Reggie PeñaTKO (knee injury) Eagle FC 47 May 20, 202221:21 Miami, Florida, United StatesLight Heavyweight bout.
Win21–9Rodrigo DuarteSubmission (kimura)Shooto Brasil 110December 18, 202113:23 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilCatchweight (220 lb) bout.
Win20–9Victor JonesTKO (punches)Premier FC 32November 19, 202110:21 Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Loss19–9Said SowmaKO (punches) Bellator 262 July 16, 202111:09 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss19–8 Linton Vassell TKO (punches) Bellator 254 December 10, 202023:37 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesHeavyweight debut.
Win19–7Sigi PesaleliTKO (punches) PFL 3 June 6, 201923:44 Uniondale, New York, United StatesCatchweight (211.8 lb) bout; Markes missed weight and was ineligible for points.
Loss18–7 Brandon Halsey Decision (unanimous) PFL 9 October 13, 201825:00 Long Beach, California, United States2018 PFL Light Heavyweight Playoffs Alternate bout.
Loss18–6 Sean O'Connell TKO (punches) PFL 2 June 21, 201820:41 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win18–5Dylan PotterSubmission (arm-triangle choke)KOTC: FracturedAugust 5, 201712:29 Lincoln City, Oregon, United States
Win17–5 Smealinho Rama Decision (unanimous) PFL Daytona June 30, 201735:00 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Loss16–5 Viktor Nemkov Submission (guillotine choke) M-1 Challenge 77: Nemkov vs. Markes May 19, 201712:06 Sochi, RussiaReturn to Light Heavyweight.
Win16–4Tony LopezSubmission (arm-triangle choke)KOTC: Heavy TraumaFebruary 4, 201713:03 Lincoln City, Oregon, United States Super Heavyweight debut. Won the King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Championship.
Loss15–4Cassio Barbosa de OliveiraSubmission (heel hook)Shooto: Brazil 61February 13, 201611:47 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win15–3Cully ButterfieldDecision (unanimous) WSOF 12 August 9, 201435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Light Heavyweight.
Loss14–3 Thiago Santos TKO (body kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2 March 23, 201410:53 Natal, BrazilCatchweight (190 lbs) bout; Markes missed weight.
Loss14–2 Yoel Romero KO (punches) UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 November 6, 201331:39 Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States
Win14–1 Andrew Craig Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping January 19, 201335:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win13–1 Aaron Simpson Decision (split) UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger February 15, 201235:00 Omaha, Nebraska, United States Middleweight debut.
Win12–1 Karlos Vémola Decision (unanimous) UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle August 14, 201135:00 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win11–1 Paulo Filho Decision (unanimous)International Fighter ChampionshipApril 29, 201135:00 Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Win10–1Diogo OsamaTKO (punches)Shooto: Brazil 22April 1, 201110:45 Brasilia, Brazil
Win9–1Wendres Carlos da SilvaTKO (submission to punches)Gouveia Fight Championship 2January 21, 201134:57 Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Win8–1Fernando SilvaTKO (punches)Brazil Fight 3: Minas Gerais vs. São PauloNovember 27, 201013:08 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Loss7–1Paulo RodriguesSubmission (armbar)Iron Man Championship 7October 7, 201014:43 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win7–0Fernando AlmeidaTKO (punches)Amazon Show CombatSeptember 9, 20101N/A Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Win6–0Wanderlan Vila CruzeiroTKO (punches)Shooto: Brazil 16June 12, 20101N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win5–0Roque OliverSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Platinum Fight Brazil 2December 5, 200912:42 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win4–0Charles AndradeSubmission (kimura)Natal Fight Championship 2November 12, 200913:56 Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Win3–0Michael KnaapDecision (unanimous)BG: Top TeamOctober 25, 200935:00 Beverwijk, Netherlands
Win2–0Junior FofinhoSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Platinum Fight BrazilAugust 13, 200910:28 Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Win1–0Enrico VaccaroTKO (punches)KO: Arena 6January 27, 200721:05Spain

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