Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Szymon Bajor
PolandSzymon Bajor
26-13-0
RESULT

Szymon Bajor def. Ronny Markes (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Ronny Markes
BrazilRonny Markes
17-5-0
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales

Szymon Bajor defeated Ronny Markes by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs, held Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff.

Judges' Scorecards

Ben Cartlidge
#BajorMarkes
1109
2108
3910
Total2927
David Lethaby
#BajorMarkes
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Darryl Ransom
#BajorMarkes
1109
2109
3109
Total3027

Media Scores

2
Bajor
1
Draw
0
Markes
●29–28 Bajor×2●29–29 Draw
All 3 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

100%
Bajor
0%
Markes
5 fan scorecards submitted
●29–28 Bajor40%●30–27 Bajor40%●30–26 Bajor20%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
80%
Bajor
R2
80%
Bajor
R3
80%
Bajor

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Szymon Bajor vs Ronny Markes?

Szymon Bajor defeated Ronny Markes by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs, held Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff.

What were the judges' scorecards for Szymon Bajor vs Ronny Markes?

The judges scored it 29–27, 30–27, 30–27 — Szymon Bajor won the decision.

Referee
Marc Goddard
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Szymon Bajor 54%46% Ronny Markes

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

26-13-0
Record
17-5-0
1524
Elo rating
1497
0
Win Streak
0
38
Age
38
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Poland
Nationality
Brazil

Striking Profile

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SLpM
2.17
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Str. Acc.
53%
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SApM
2.43
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Str. Def.
45%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
3.13
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TD Acc.
40%
—
TD Def.
100%
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Sub. Avg.
0.50

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Szymon Bajor · 2-3
  • L
    Arkadiusz Wrzosek
    KSW 114 - Parnasse vs. HeldSat, Jan 17, 2026
    Knockout · R2 · 0:40 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Ricardo Prasel
    KSW 110 - Grzebyk vs. TulshaevSat, Sep 20, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Augusto Sakai
    KSW 105 - Bartosinski vs. Grzebyk 2Sat, Apr 26, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Matheus Scheffel
    KSW 97 - Bajor vs. ScheffelSat, Aug 24, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Viktor Pesta
    KSW 89 - Bartosinski vs. ParnasseSat, Dec 16, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Ronny Markes · 2-3
  • L
    Szymon Bajor
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2022 PlayoffsSat, Aug 13, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Sigi Pesaleli
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2019 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 6, 2019
    TKO · R2 · 3:44 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Brandon Halsey
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2Sat, Oct 13, 2018
    Unanimous Decision · R2 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Sean O'Connell
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2018 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 21, 2018
    TKO · R2 · 0:41 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Smealinho Rama
    Professional Fighters League - PFL: DaytonaFri, Jun 30, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 5 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
25.0
—
Avg takedowns
2.40
—
Avg control time
5:34
—
Career high strikes
62
—
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Szymon Bajor
Strike target
Ronny Markes
—
Head
40%
—
Body
22%
—
Leg
38%
Szymon Bajor
Strike position
Ronny Markes
—
Distance
52%
—
Clinch
30%
—
Ground
18%