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Ronny Markes

"Bebezao"
25-11-0BrazilBrazilLast 5
Grappling 2-1-1

Last fight: Loss vs Kazbek Saidaliev · TKO · Jul 23, 2025

25-11-0 · 18 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Szymon BajorDEC · R3 5:00
PFLPFL 8: 2022 Playoffs·August 13, 2022

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CAREER SUMMARY

Ronny Markes holds a professional MMA record of 25-11-0. Markes has won 25 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Markes lands 2.17 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy and averages 3.13 takedowns per 15 minutes. Markes also has 4 recorded Grappling bouts. Markes also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Most recent fight: August 13, 2022. Tracked organizations: PFL, BELLATOR, UFC.

Profile

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

Career history

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

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Xtreme Couture

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Takedown Machine
98 · top 5% in division
Punch power51
Kick power94
Punch speed52
Kick speed93
Accuracy59
Takedowns98
Ground striking96
Submissions89
Chin74
Body strength96
Cardio88

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 25-11-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.00per min
53% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.62per min
46% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.31per 15 min
44% success
Takedowns stuffed85%
Submission attempts0.4per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 3-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.17per min
53% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.43per min
46% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.13per 15 min
40% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Ronny Markes sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1646▼15
Peak
1740Jan 19, 2013
Rated fights
32
150016001700201020132016201920222025Oct 25, 2009 · 1533Nov 12, 2009 · 1577Dec 5, 2009 · 1605Oct 7, 2010 · 1555Nov 27, 2010 · 1596Jan 23, 2011 · 1630Mar 31, 2011 · 1648Apr 28, 2011 · 1675Aug 14, 2011 · 1698Feb 15, 2012 · 1713Jan 19, 2013 · 1740Nov 6, 2013 · 1698Mar 23, 2014 · 1654Aug 9, 2014 · 1674Feb 13, 2016 · 1615Feb 4, 2017 · 1667May 19, 2017 · 1646Jun 30, 2017 · 1673Aug 5, 2017 · 1683Jun 21, 2018 · 1666Oct 13, 2018 · 1658Jun 6, 2019 · 1670Dec 11, 2020 · 1633Jul 16, 2021 · 1620Nov 19, 2021 · 1625Dec 18, 2021 · 1636May 20, 2022 · 1645Aug 13, 2022 · 1636Oct 7, 2023 · 1639Jul 27, 2024 · 1651Sep 27, 2024 · 1661Jul 23, 2025 · 16461646

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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 PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs on Saturday, August 13, 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 10 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.

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