Daniel Marcos Released by UFC Following Submission Win Over Miles Johns

Com reported. The 33-year-old Peruvian went 5-1 with one no-contest during his three-year run with the promotion. His final fight on the contract was a submission of Miles Johns at UFC Vegas 111 in November.

Marcos posted a statement on Instagram in Portuguese confirming the release. “Since my last fight in November, I did exactly what was asked of me,” he wrote. “I finished my opponent, and since December, I’ve stayed ready to compete again.

I spent months training, doing camp, and waiting for an opportunity. ” “I just kept waiting because I trusted that the moment would come,” Marcos continued. ” Marcos was signed after winning on Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2022.

He debuted with a second-round knockout of Saimon Oliveira at UFC 283. He followed with a split-decision win over Davey Grant. A scheduled bout against Aori Qileng ended in a no-contest after a groin kick.

Marcos then defeated John Castañeda and Adrian Yanez by decision to reach 17-0. Montel Jackson handed Marcos his first career loss by decision at UFC Des Moines in May 2025. Marcos rebounded with the submission of Johns, but the UFC did not extend his contract.

“I can’t control those decisions, but I can control how I respond to them,” Marcos wrote. “I am grateful to every person who has supported me along this path, especially those who have been there in both the victories and the difficult moments. ” “To everyone who follows me and believes in me: this doesn’t end here,” he added.

The article was originally posted on Bloody Elbow by Jordan Ellis and last updated May 30, 2026 at 5:21 PM ET.