DANILO MARQUES

Hailing from Brazil, Danilo Marques is a heavyweight competitor who trains out of Kings MMA. He initially practiced taekwondo and boxing during his youth before focusing on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, developing into a skilled grappler known for his submission expertise. Marques has competed under both the UFC and PFL banners, securing notable victories through unanimous decisions and rear-naked chokes.

Entering the UFC 300 card with a professional record of 15-5-0, Marques has won four of his last five bouts. His recent stretch includes submission victories over Brock McKinney and Ras Hylton, followed by a decision win against Yorgan De Castro. Despite suffering a knockout defeat to Marcelo Nunes in mid-2023, the Brazilian bounced back in August 2023 with a unanimous decision triumph over Satoshi Ishii.