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Danilo Marques (born December 26, 1985) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and sailor in the US Navy. Marques used to competed in the Heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

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Background

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Marques started doing taekwondo for fun when he was 10 years old, and around the age of 13, he started in boxing. He started competing at an amateur level, and it became his main activity for many years. Later, at around 18, he started with BJJ, due to his desire to become a more complete fighter, and through my boxing trainer, Ivan “Pitu” de Oliveira (who trains Demian Maia, Shogun Rua and others). he started training some MMA around eight years ago.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Starting his professional career in 2014, Marques compiled a 9–2 record fighting on the Brazilian regional scene, winning the GCF Middleweight Championship in this process. Marques's lone bout outside of Brazil came on April 14, 2017 at LFA 9, where he faced Myron Dennis, losing the close bout via split decision.[3][4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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In his UFC debut, Marques faced Khadis Ibragimov on September 27, 2020 at UFC 253.[5] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[6]

Marques faced Mike Rodríguez on February 6, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov.[7] He won the fight via rear-naked choke in round two.[8]

Marques was expected to face Ed Herman on June 26, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov.[9] However, Herman was removed from the card due to undisclosed reasons on June 14 and replaced by Kennedy Nzechukwu.[10] Marques controlled the first two rounds with his grappling, but ultimately lost the fight via TKO in round three.[11]

Marques was scheduled to face Jailton Almeida on November 13, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 197.[12] However Danilo required surgery so the bout was rescheduled for February 5, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 200.[13] Marques lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[14]

On February 23, 2022, it was announced that Marques was no longer part of the UFC roster.[15]

PFL

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After picking up a triangle choke submission victory against Brock McKinney at Gladiator Challenge: Backyard Brawl, Marques moved up to Heavyweight and competed at PFL Challenger Series 11 on February 10, 2023 against Ras Hylton.[16] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission.[17]

In the 2023 PFL season, Marques faced Yorgan De Castro in the opening round on April 7, 2023 at PFL 2.[18] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[19]

Marques faced Marcelo Nunes on June 16, 2023 at PFL 5.[20] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[21]

Marques next competed against Satoshi Ishii at PFL 8 on August 18, 2023.[22] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[23]

Marques faced Timothy Johnson at PFL 4 on June 13, 2024. He lost the bout via TKO in the first round.[24]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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  • Gladiator Combat Fight
    • GCF Vacant Middleweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
21 matches 15 wins 6 losses
By knockout 4 5
By submission 7 0
By decision 4 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 15–6 Timothy Johnson TKO (punches) PFL 4 (2024) June 13, 2024 1 3:14 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 15–5 Satoshi Ishii Decision (unanimous) PFL 8 (2023) August 18, 2023 3 5:00 New York City, New York, United States
Loss 14–5 Marcelo Nunes KO (punches) PFL 5 (2023) June 16, 2023 1 3:40 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 14–4 Yorgan De Castro Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 (2023) April 7, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–4 Ras Hylton Submission (rear-naked choke) PFL Challenger Series 11 February 10, 2023 2 2:33 Orlando, Florida, United States Heavyweight debut.
Win 12–4 Brock McKinney Submission (triangle choke) Gladiator Challenge: Backyard Brawl February 26, 2022 1 1:23 Valley Center, California, United States
Loss 11–4 Jailton Almeida TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland February 5, 2022 1 2:57 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–3 Kennedy Nzechukwu TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov June 26, 2021 3 0:20 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–2 Mike Rodríguez Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov February 6, 2021 2 4:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 10–2 Khadis Ibragimov Decision (unanimous) UFC 253 September 27, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Return to Light Heavyweight.
Win 9–2 Cleiton Caetano Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Combat Fight 33 February 18, 2018 3 5:00 Curitiba, Brazil Middleweight debut. Won the vacant GCF Middleweight Championship.
Win 8–2 Marck Polimeno Submission (armbar) Gladiator Combat Fight 31 July 6, 2017 1 N/A Curitiba, Brazil Catchweight (220 lb) bout.
Loss 7–2 Myron Dennis Decision (split) LFA 9 April 14, 2017 3 5:00 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Win 7–1 Junior Lourenço Submission (rear-naked choke) Curitiba Top Fight 10 February 24, 2017 2 4:42 Curitiba, Brazil
Loss 6–1 Márcio Teles KO (punch) Thunder Fight 8 August 5, 2016 1 1:44 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 6–0 Alisson Jorge TKO (kick to the body and punches) Shogun Team: Fight Day 1 October 24, 2015 1 1:43 Curitiba, Brazil
Win 5–0 Marco Antonio Camargo TKO (punches) Predador FC 29 September 12, 2015 1 4:25 São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
Win 4–0 Willian Elias Soares TKO (submission to punches) Predador FC 28 March 14, 2014 1 4:00 São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
Win 3–0 Glauco Florencio Submission Evocke Fight: Gods Of War December 13, 2014 1 1:00 Osasco, Brazil
Win 2–0 Alex Junius Submission (rear-naked choke) Omega Challenger 1 August 17, 2014 1 1:40 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 1–0 Matheus de Oliveira TKO (punches) Predador FC 26 March 29, 2014 1 2:02 São José do Rio Preto, Brazil Light Heavyweight debut.

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from Grokipedia
Danilo Marques (born December 26, 1985) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division of the (PFL). He is also a member of the , having completed boot camp in June 2025. A black belt in , he trains with and has a professional record of 15 wins and 6 losses, with 7 of his victories coming by submission. Marques began his combat sports journey in São Paulo, Brazil, training in taekwondo from age 10, boxing from 13, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu from 18, eventually earning amateur accolades including a state boxing championship and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt title. He turned professional in 2014 and captured the Gladiator Combat Fight middleweight championship in 2018 before signing with the UFC in 2020. In the UFC light heavyweight division, Marques debuted with back-to-back wins, submitting Mike Rodriguez via rear-naked choke in February 2021 and defeating Khadis Ibragimov by unanimous decision at UFC 253 in September 2020, but he went 0-2 in subsequent bouts before his release. Transitioning to heavyweight, he joined the PFL in 2023, where he secured a unanimous decision victory over Satoshi Ishii in the 2023 playoffs but suffered a first-round TKO loss to Tim Johnson in the 2024 regular season on June 13. Standing at 6 feet 6 inches with a 77-inch reach, Marques combines grappling prowess with striking, having finished seven opponents in the first round across his career.

Background

Early life

Danilo Marques was born on December 26, 1985, in , . Growing up in the bustling city, he was influenced by his family, particularly his father, whom he regards as a hero, and his sister, who encouraged him to begin training at a young age. Marques' introduction to combat sports came at age 10, when he started practicing primarily for fun, as suggested by his sister. By age 13, he transitioned to , where he competed as an and found it becoming his primary focus, driven by a passion for striking and the competitive environment of São Paulo's local gyms. These early experiences were shaped by the city's rich culture, providing accessible training opportunities amid urban challenges that often motivated pursuits. At around age 18, Marques began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu to round out his skills and become a more versatile fighter, recognizing the need for grappling proficiency alongside his boxing background. He trained under renowned boxing coach Ivan “Pitu” de Oliveira, who also works with prominent fighters like Demian Maia and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, fostering Marques' development in a high-caliber environment. This period marked his growing dedication to combat sports, as he balanced training with studies, eventually graduating in public relations while working in his father's company. Around 2014, inspired by sessions with UFC-level athletes and a desire to compete again after pausing boxing, Marques initiated structured MMA training.

Military service

Danilo Marques, a Brazilian mixed martial artist based in Huntington Beach, California, where he trains at Kings MMA, enlisted in the United States Navy in early 2025. He underwent recruit basic training at the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois, completing the approximately nine-week program and graduating during the pass-in-review ceremony on June 5, 2025. At graduation, Marques received the Academic Excellence Award, presented by Rear Adm. David G. Wilson, Commander of Naval Legal Service Command, in recognition of his superior academic achievement among his fellow recruits. Upon completion of training, Marques attained the rank of and began as a U.S. , with his service obligations necessitating a pause in competitive MMA following his most recent bout in 2024.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Danilo Marques began his professional in 2014, making his debut on March 29 at Predador FC 26, where he secured a first-round TKO victory over Matheus de Oliveira via punches. Over the next several years, he competed primarily in Brazilian regional promotions such as Predador FC, Omega Fight Championship, and Top Fight, accumulating a 9–2 record before entering major international leagues. His losses came via knockout against Marcio Telles at Thunder Fight 8 in 2016 and a to Myron Dennis at LFA 9 in 2017. Marques demonstrated versatility in his finishes during this period, with four of his nine wins coming by TKO and four by submission, with the remaining win by . Notable stoppages included a rear-naked choke against Alex Junius at Omega Fight Championship in August 2014, a body kick and punches TKO of Alisson Jorge at Team Fight Day 1 later that year, and an armbar submission of Marck Polimeno at Gladiator Combat Fight 31 in July 2017. These victories highlighted his ability to capitalize on both striking and ground opportunities against regional opponents. In February 2018, Marques captured the vacant Gladiator Combat Fight (GCF) Championship with a win over Cleiton in the main event of GCF 33. This title run underscored his growing prominence in Brazil's MMA scene. Drawing from his background, where he earned CBJJE world championships in the purple belt division in 2012 and the brown/black belt division in 2014, Marques emphasized in his early development, often seeking submissions to control fights.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Danilo Marques made his (UFC) debut on September 26, 2020, at , where he faced in a bout. Marques won the fight by after three rounds, showcasing effective with four takedowns landed and maintaining control on the ground for significant portions of the match. This victory marked a strong entry into the promotion for the Brazilian fighter, who entered with a 9-2 professional record from regional promotions. Marques' second UFC appearance came on February 6, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov against Mike Rodriguez. He secured a submission victory via rear-naked choke in the second round at 4:52, demonstrating his black belt credentials by transitioning from four takedowns into the finish. This performance highlighted his ground dominance, as he controlled the fight for over three minutes on the mat. However, Marques' momentum was halted in his next outing on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov, where he lost to by third-round TKO via punches at 0:20. Despite landing 10 significant strikes and attempting two takedowns earlier in the bout, Marques was unable to withstand Nzechukwu's striking power. His UFC tenure concluded on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland, with a first-round TKO loss to at 2:57 after absorbing heavy ground-and-pound strikes, having failed to land any significant strikes or takedowns. Over his four UFC fights from 2020 to 2022, Marques compiled a 2-2 record, with both wins coming via decision and submission, and both losses by TKO. His overall striking accuracy stood at an impressive 79%, reflecting precise stand-up game, while his takedown average of 3.93 per 15 minutes underscored his wrestling-based approach. Following the defeat to Almeida and the completion of his four-fight contract, Marques was released from the UFC roster in February 2022.

Professional Fighters League

Danilo Marques signed with the in 2023 after earning a contract through a submission victory over Ras Hylton in the on February 10, 2023. He competed in the heavyweight division at 265 pounds, compiling a 3-2 record during his tenure from 2023 to 2024. In the 2023 regular season, Marques secured a unanimous decision win over at PFL 2 on April 7, earning one point in the tournament standings, but suffered a first-round loss to Marcelo Nunes at PFL 5 on June 16, which eliminated him from playoff contention. He later appeared in a showcase bout at PFL 8 on August 18, defeating via unanimous decision. Marques returned for the 2024 regular season, where he was stopped by Tim Johnson via first-round TKO (punches) at PFL 4 on June 13, snapping his brief winning streak from the previous year. Transitioning from (205 pounds) in prior promotions, Marques adapted to the class by leveraging his prowess, with submissions accounting for 47% of his career victories. Following his PFL stint, he briefly returned to regional promotions in .

Regional promotions

Following his UFC release in February 2022, Marques competed in a regional promotion in the United States, submitting Brock McKinney via in the first round on February 26, 2022, at Gladiator Challenge: Backyard Brawl. Following his departure from the after a first-round TKO loss to Tim Johnson in June 2024, Danilo Marques returned to competition in Brazilian regional promotions in 2025 to maintain activity during his ongoing military service in the US Navy. Marques secured a TKO victory over Cauê Santos via punches in the first round at MAC 13 on April 9, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, , improving his professional record to 16-6. This bout marked his first fight in over nine months and highlighted his striking prowess against a local prospect. On September 20, 2025, Marques claimed another emphatic win, defeating Mathias Guedes by TKO (punches) at 3:30 of the first round during Jungle Fight 140 in , , , advancing his record to 17-6. These regional appearances allowed him to stay sharp amid service commitments, with Marques emphasizing post-fight that the fights helped rebuild momentum for a potential return to larger promotions.

Achievements and record

Championships and accomplishments

Marques captured the vacant Gladiator Combat Fight (GCF) Championship on February 18, 2018, defeating Cleiton Caetano via in the main event of GCF 33. He held the title once during his early professional career in . In , Marques earned the São Paulo state championship as a blue belt in 2011 and the as a purple belt in the same year. Beyond MMA, Marques received the Academic Excellence Award from the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command during his basic training graduation on June 5, 2025, recognizing outstanding performance among recruits. Throughout his professional MMA career, Marques has demonstrated a strong prowess, securing 7 of his 17 victories (approximately 41%) by submission, while his 77-inch reach provides a notable advantage in striking exchanges.

Professional record

Danilo Marques holds a professional record of 17–6–0 as of November 2025, following victories in his most recent bouts that year. Among his wins, 6 were by or technical , 7 by submission, and 4 by decision; his losses include 5 by or technical and 1 by decision. UFC statistics highlight key performance metrics in his UFC career, including a significant strikes landed per minute (SLpM) of 1.44, striking accuracy of 79%, significant strikes absorbed per minute (SApM) of 2.52, striking defense of 52%, takedown average of 3.93 per 15 minutes, takedown accuracy of 28%, takedown defense of 0%, and submission average of 0.8 per 15 minutes; similar trends appear in his PFL appearances.
Res.RecordOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocation
Win17–6–0Mathias GuedesTKO (Punches)13:30Jungle Fight 140Sep 20, 2025Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Win16–6–0Cauê SantosTKO (Punches)33:17MAC 13Apr 9, 2025Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss15–6–0Tim JohnsonTKO (Punches)13:14PFL 4: 2024 Regular SeasonJun 13, 2024Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
Win15–5–0Satoshi IshiiDecision (Unanimous)35:00PFL 8: 2023 PlayoffsAug 18, 2023New York City, New York, U.S.
Loss14–5–0Marcelo NunesKO (Punches)13:40PFL 5: 2023 Regular SeasonJun 16, 2023Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Win14–4–0Yorgan de CastroDecision (Unanimous)35:00PFL 2: 2023 Regular SeasonApr 7, 2023Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win13–4–0Ras HyltonSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)22:33PFL Challenger Series 2023: Week 3Feb 10, 2023New York City, New York, U.S.
Win12–4–0Brock McKinneySubmission (Triangle Choke)11:23Gladiator Challenge: Backyard BrawlFeb 26, 2022Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Loss11–4–0Jailton AlmeidaTKO (Punches)12:57UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. StricklandFeb 5, 2022Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Loss11–3–0Kennedy NzechukwuTKO (Punches)30:20UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. VolkovJun 26, 2021Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win11–2–0Mike RodriguezTechnical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)24:52UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. VolkovFeb 6, 2021Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win10–2–0Khadis IbragimovDecision (Unanimous)35:00UFC 253: Adesanya vs. CostaSep 26, 2020Abu Dhabi, UAE
Win9–2–0Cleiton CaetanoDecision (Unanimous)35:00GCF 33: Gladiator Combat Fight 33Feb 18, 2018São Paulo, Brazil
Win8–2–0Marck PolimenoSubmission (Armbar)1N/AGCF 31: Gladiator Combat Fight 31Jul 8, 2017São Paulo, Brazil
Loss7–2–0Myron DennisDecision (Split)35:00LFA 9: Dennis vs. MarquesApr 14, 2017Cabazon, California, U.S.
Win7–1–0Lorival Lourenço Jr.Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)24:24CTF 10: Curitiba Top Fight 10Feb 24, 2017Curitiba, Brazil
Loss6–1–0Marcio TellesKO (Punch)11:44Thunder Fight 8: Silverio vs. NunesAug 5, 2016São Paulo, Brazil
Win6–0–0Alisson JorgeTKO (Kick to the Body and Punches)11:43Shogun Team: Fight Day 1Oct 24, 2015Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win5–0–0Marco Antonio CamargoTKO (Punches)14:25PFC 29: Predador FC 29Sep 12, 2015Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win4–0–0Willian Elias SoaresTKO (Submission to Punches)14:00PFC 28: Predador FC 28Mar 14, 2015Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win3–0–0Glauco FlorêncioSubmission (Unspecified)11:00Evocke Fight: Gods of WarDec 13, 2014São Paulo, Brazil
Win2–0–0Alex JuniusSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)11:40OFC 1: Omega Challenger 1Aug 17, 2014São Paulo, Brazil
Win1–0–0Matheus de OliveiraTKO (Punches)12:02PFC 26: Predador FC 26Mar 29, 2014Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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