Fighter

Ronny Markes

25-11-0

BrazilLast 5

pro-knuckle-mma 0-1Grappling 2-1-1

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Ronny Markes holds a professional MMA record of 25-11-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 36 bouts on record. Ronny Markes has won 24 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Ronny Markes lands 2.17 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy and averages 3.13 takedowns per 15 minutes. Ronny Markes also has 4 recorded Grappling bouts. Ronny Markes also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Most recent fight: August 12, 2022. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1988-04-21
Age: 38
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)

Takedown Machine

99 · best in division

Punch power57

Kick power93

Punch speed48

Kick speed84

Accuracy56

Takedowns99

Ground striking98

Submissions93

Chin68

Body strength95

Cardio86

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 17-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.17per min

53% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.43per min

45% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.13per 15 min

40% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Ronny Markes earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Kazbek saidaliev
UAE Warriors 61· Jul 23, 2025· Heavyweight· 25-10 vs 13-3
TKO
R2 · 0:22
WIN
vs Lawrence Phillips
XFC 51: Evolution· Sep 27, 2024· Heavyweight· 24-10 vs 3-1
TKO
R1 · 1:29
WIN
vs D.J. Linderman×2Title bout · Title win #2
Pure Combat· Jul 27, 2024· Heavyweight· 23-10 vs 23-18
TKO
R2 · 4:02
WIN
vs Lucas Chiumiento
Fera Championship· Oct 7, 2023· Heavyweight· 22-10 vs 6-2-1
SUB
R1 · 2:21
LOSS
vs Szymon Bajor
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs· Aug 12, 2022· Heavyweight· 22-9 vs 23-9
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Reggie Peña
Eagle FC 47· May 20, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 21-9 vs 15-6
TKO
R2 · 1:21
WIN
vs Rodrigo Duarte
Shooto Brasil 110· Dec 18, 2021· 20-9 vs 11-6
SUB
R1 · 3:23
WIN
vs Victor Jones
Premier FC 32· Nov 19, 2021· Heavyweight· 19-9 vs 5-15
TKO
LOSS
vs Said Sowma
Bellator 262· Jul 16, 2021· Heavyweight· 19-8 vs 6-2
TKO
R1 · 1:09
LOSS
vs Linton Vassell
Bellator 254· Dec 10, 2020· Heavyweight· 19-7 vs 20-8
TKO
R2 · 3:37
LOSS
vs Sigi Pesaleli
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2019 Regular Season· Jun 5, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 18-7 vs 3-0
Walkover
R2 · 3:44
LOSS
vs Brandon Halsey
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2· Oct 12, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 18-6 vs 11-4
DEC
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Sean O'Connell
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2018 Regular Season· Jun 20, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 18-5 vs 17-9
TKO
R2 · 0:41
WIN
vs Dylan Potter
KOTC: Fractured· Aug 5, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 17-5 vs 5-2
SUB
R1 · 2:29
WIN
vs Smealinho Rama
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL: Daytona· Jun 30, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 16-5 vs 10-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Viktor Nemkov
M-1 Challenge 77· May 19, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 16-4 vs 26-6
SUB
WIN
vs Tony Lopez×1Title bout · Title win #1
KOTC: Heavy Trauma· Feb 4, 2017· Super Heavyweight· 15-4 vs 47-24
SUB
R1 · 3:03
LOSS
vs Cássio de Oliveira
Shooto Brasil 61· Feb 13, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 15-3 vs 16-6-1
SUB
R1 · 1:47
WIN
vs Cully Butterfield
WSOF 12: Palomino vs. Gonzalez· Aug 9, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 14-3 vs 13-5
UD
LOSS
vs Thiago Santos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2· Mar 23, 2014· Middleweight· 14-2 vs 8-2
TKO
R1 · 0:53
LOSS
vs Yoel Romero
UFCUFC Fight Night: Kennedy vs Natal· Nov 6, 2013· Middleweight· 14-1 vs 5-1
TKO
R3 · 1:39
WIN
vs Andrew Craig
UFCUFC on FX: Belfort vs Bisping· Jan 19, 2013· Middleweight· 13-1 vs 8-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Aaron Simpson
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger· Feb 15, 2012· Middleweight· 12-1 vs 11-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Karlos Vemola
UFCUFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle· Aug 14, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Paulo Filho
Pernambuco Regional· Apr 28, 2011· 10-1 vs 22-2-1
DEC
WIN
vs Diogo Lima
Shooto Brasil· Mar 31, 2011· 9-1 vs 1-0
TKO
WIN
vs Wendres Carlos da Silva
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Jan 23, 2011· 8-1 vs 5-4
SUB
WIN
vs Fernando Silva
Brasil Fight· Nov 27, 2010· 7-1 vs 6-2
TKO
LOSS
vs Paulo Henrique
Iron Man MMA· Oct 7, 2010· 7-0 vs 10-4
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Amazonas Regional· Sep 9, 2010· 6-0
TKO
WIN
vs TBA
Shooto Brasil· Jun 12, 2010· 5-0
TKO
WIN
vs Roque Oliver
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Dec 5, 2009· 4-0 vs 2-2
SUB
WIN
vs Charles Andrade
Natal Fight Championship· Nov 12, 2009· 3-0 vs 13-4
SUB
WIN
vs Michael Knaap
Fighting Network RINGS· Oct 25, 2009· 2-0 vs 17-17-3
DEC
WIN
vs TBA
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Aug 13, 2009· 1-0
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Spain Regional· Jan 26, 2007· 0-0
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1622▼15
Peak: 1740Jan 19, 2013
Rated fights: 32

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ronny Markes fight next?

Ronny Markes has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ronny Markes's record?

Ronny Markes's professional MMA record is 25-11-0.

Who is Ronny Markes fighting next?

Ronny Markes's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ronny Markes fight last?

Ronny Markes most recently fought Szymon Bajor at Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs on Friday, August 12, 2022, LOSS (Decision).

What weight class does Ronny Markes fight in?

Ronny Markes fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Ronny Markes have?

Ronny Markes has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How tall is Ronny Markes?

Ronny Markes is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Ronny Markes weigh?

Ronny Markes weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Ronny Markes's reach?

Ronny Markes has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Ronny Markes?

Ronny Markes is 38 years old (born Apr 21, 1988).

Where is Ronny Markes from?

Ronny Markes is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY