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Daniel Marcos signs with PFL after being released by UFC

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:45 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Daniel Marcos signs with PFL after being released by UFC

Summary

Daniel Marcos, an 18-1 bantamweight fighter, has signed with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) after being released by the UFC. Marcos gained recognition from Dana White’s 'Contender Series' and had a 5-1 record in the UFC. Despite finishing his last opponent in November 2022, he expressed confusion over the UFC's decision to part ways with him, stating he received no clear explanation. Marcos shared his readiness to compete again and enthusiasm for his new chapter with the PFL, although details about his debut date and opponent remain unannounced.

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By the Numbers

•Daniel Marcos is an 18-1 bantamweight fighter.
•He was recently released by UFC without clear explanation.
•Marcos gained fame on Dana White’s 'Contender Series'.
•He signed with PFL and plans to debut later this year.
•Details on his debut date and opponent are still pending.

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6:45 PMYahoo Sports — 18-1 ‘Contender Series’ phenom dumped by UFC with no ‘clear explanation’ gets picked up by PFL

What they're saying

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Daniel Marcos, as expected, did not remain a free agent for long. The 18-1 bantamweight, who rose to fame on Dana White’s “Contender Series” in late 2022 before putting together a 5-1 record for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), recently put pen to paper with Professional Fighters League (PFL) and is expected to make his SmartCage […]
— Yahoo Sports

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