The Peruvian flag will fly again in the UFC octagon this Saturday when Daniel ‘Soncora’ Marcos faces the Brazilian Saimon Olivieira, in what will mean the return of the company to South America, almost three years after the coronavirus pandemic. The Peruvian will be part of the card of UFC 285which will take place at the Jeunesse Arena, in Rio de Janeiro.
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Daniel ‘Soncora’ Marcos will have a real challenge in his debut in UFCafter winning the contract with the company, thanks to an impeccable performance against the American Brandon Lewis, in the program Dana White’s Contender Series.
There is great expectation among the Peruvian followers of the mixed martial arts to see his representative in the most famous octagon in the world. The work will not be easy; but Soncora He has the tools to take this fight forward.
Who is Daniel Soncora Marcos? Biography and beginnings
Daniel Soncora is a young 29-year-old mixed martial arts fighter. He started in mixed martial arts eight years ago, at school the Mangy Dogs, from the mythical ‘Kennel of Breña’, considered by many as the cradle of Peruvian MMA.
Soncora He has a record of thirteen wins and none on his record. Before coming to the United States he was a champion of the organization 300 Sparta, one of the most important in the country and therefore, in South America.
In addition to his victory over Brandon Lewis, which allowed him to win the contract with the UFC, Daniel Marcos He also has important victories in his career. The most prominent were against Gastón Manzur, Wanderson ‘Psychopath’ Targuiño,. and Miguel ‘La Pólvora’ Martínez.
How did Daniel Soncora Marcos enter the UFC?
Daniel Soncora Marcos achieved the most important victory of his career against Brandon Lewis, on September 13, 2022, in the program Dana White’s Contender Seriesheld at the UFC Apex and broadcast throughout Latin America on ESPN and around the world on UFC Fight Pass.
the peruvian fighter not only achieved victory, but also greatly impressed the president of UFC, Dana White. We remind you that in this program it is not enough just to succeed, you also have to put on a show and show that you can give a good performance in the company.
What are the statistics of Daniel Soncora Marcos in MMA?
Daniel Soncora Marcos He has a record of thirteen wins and zero losses in his career as an MMA fighter. Five of his victories have been by technical knockout and two by medical stoppage, while the rest were by decision.
A Peruvian man before entering the UFC, was champion of the 61 kgs. of the 300 Sparta, a title he won by defeating the Chilean Manzur, by technical knockout in the second round.
Who is the rival of Daniel Soncora Marcos in his debut at UFC 283?
Soncora will face the brazilian Brandon Oliveira, who has a record of 18-4 and experience competing in different countries such as the United States, Japan and the United Kingdom.
The rival of Daniel Soncora Marcos It has a level striking, which complements very well with an arsenal of submissions. Of his 18 wins, at least seven have come by submission, according to Tapology’s record.
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