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Ronny Markes
Former Fighter • 14-3-0 (W-L-D)
Eugene Jackson
Adam Cella
CLARKSVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 5: Ronny Markes (L) and Yoel Romero (R) face off during the UFC Fight For the Troops weigh-in at the Fort Campbell Sabre Air Field hanger on November 5, 2013 in Clarksville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LL
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5 years ago

KO of the Week: Yoel Romero vs. Ronny Markes

At Fight for the Troops, rising middleweight star Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero put on a show by knocking out Ronny Markes in the third round, earning himself a KO victory. Romero takes on Jacare Souza in the co-main event at UFC Fight Night Newark.
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 14: Ronny Markes weighs in during the UFC on FUEL TV weigh in event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 14, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ronny Markes
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8 years ago

UFC on FUEL TV: Ronny Markes Post-Fight Interview

After winning his middleweight debut (with a broken hand!), Ronny Markes talks to UFC.com about what motivates him to fight.
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8 years ago

UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Weigh-In

Watch the UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger weigh-in from Omaha, Nebraska.
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8 years ago

UFC on FUEL TV: De Fries vs. Miocic, Simpson vs. Markes

Heavyweights Phil De Fries and Stipe Micocic meet in a battle of unbeatens, and veteran Aaron Simpson welcomes Ronnie Markes to the middleweight division at UFC® on FUEL TV.
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8 years ago

Ronny Markes: Looks to Derail the A-Train

He's an explosive Brazilian with 5 wins by KO and four by submission. Ronny Markes promises fans yet another win and finish. But he faces a dangerous opponent in world-class wrestler Aaron Simpson who wants to crush the Brazilian's 5-fight win streak.
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9 years ago

UFC Live: Ronny Markes Post-Fight Interview

After a grueling three-round decision, Brazilian brawler Ronny Markes talks about why the match went to the mat.
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9 years ago

UFC Live Hardy vs Lytle Prelim: Karlos Vemola vs Ronny Markes

UFC Live Hardy vs Lytle Prelim: Karlos Vemola vs Ronny Markes
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9 years ago

UFC Live: Ferocious Facebook Fights

Ed Herman vs. Kyle Noke, Joseph Benavidez vs. Eddie Wineland, Karlos Vemola vs. Ronny Markes and CB Dollaway vs. Jared Hamman - see them live and free on Facebook Sunday afternoon starting at 5:45 pm ET/2:45 pm PT.

Stats

Striking accuracy 53% 53%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
125
Sig. Strikes Attempted
234
Grappling accuracy 40% 40%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
30
2.17
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.43
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
3.13
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.52
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
46
%
Sig. Str. Defense
100
%
Takedown Defense
0.00
Knockdown Ratio
11:30
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
65 (52%)
Clinch
38 (30%)
Ground
22 (18%)

Sig. Str. by target

40% 50 Head 22% 27 Body 38% 48 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
5 (36%)
DEC
5 (36%)
SUB
4 (29%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Markes vs Santos

    Round
    1
    Time
    00:00:53
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Markes vs Romero

    Round
    3
    Time
    00:01:39
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Markes vs Craig

    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
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Biography

Status
Retired
Hometown
Natal, Brazil
Height
73.00
Weight
185.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 15, 2011
Reach
75.00
Adam Cella
Middleweight Division • 4-1-0 (W-L-D)