Danilo Marques

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)

Background Marques began training in taekwondo at age 10 and boxing at 13. He competed as an amateur for several years before starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) at 18. Through boxing trainer Ivan de Oliveira, who has trained fighters such as Demian Maia and Maurício Rua, Marques began training in mixed martial arts (MMA) approximately eight years ago.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career 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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship In his UFC debut, Marques faced Khadis Ibragimov on September 27, 2020 at UFC 253. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

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

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

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

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

PFL 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. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission.

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

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

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

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

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Gladiator Combat Fight GCF Vacant Middleweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Timothy Johnson TKO (punches) PFL 4 (2024)

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Satoshi Ishii Decision (unanimous) PFL 8 (2023)

New York City, New York, United States Loss

Marcelo Nunes KO (punches) PFL 5 (2023)

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Win

Yorgan De Castro Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 (2023)

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ras Hylton Submission (rear-naked choke) PFL Challenger Series 11

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Brock McKinney Submission (triangle choke) Gladiator Challenge: Backyard Brawl

Valley Center, California, United States Loss

Jailton Almeida TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Kennedy Nzechukwu TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Mike Rodríguez Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Khadis Ibragimov Decision (unanimous) UFC 253

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Cleiton Caetano Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Combat Fight 33

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Marck Polimeno Submission (armbar) Gladiator Combat Fight 31

Curitiba, Brazil Loss

Myron Dennis Decision (split) LFA 9

Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States Win

Junior Lourenço Submission (rear-naked choke) Curitiba Top Fight 10

Curitiba, Brazil Loss

Márcio Teles KO (punch) Thunder Fight 8

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Alisson Jorge TKO (kick to the body and punches) Shogun Team: Fight Day 1

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Marco Antonio Camargo TKO (punches) Predador FC 29

São José do Rio Preto, Brazil Win

Willian Elias Soares TKO (submission to punches) Predador FC 28

São José do Rio Preto, Brazil Win

Glauco Florencio Submission Evocke Fight: Gods Of War

Osasco, Brazil Win

Alex Junius Submission (rear-naked choke) Omega Challenger 1

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Matheus de Oliveira TKO (punches) Predador FC 26

São José do Rio Preto, Brazil