Daniel Marcos says UFC departure left him asking why

PFL Tampa is set for Aug. 22.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read

Daniel Marcos opens up on surprising #UFC departure ahead of #PFLTampa debut: "More than anything, I was surprised. I a Via @MMAFighting on X

What happened: He struggled to reconcile the decision with a career that had produced only one loss. The 33-year-old signed with PFL three days after completing his UFC deal.

Why it matters: The move redirected a fighter nearing the UFC rankings toward a new bantamweight title path. Marcos can establish his place in that division with a successful debut.

By the numbers: Marcos is 18-1 with one no contest overall. He went 5-1 with one no contest across seven UFC bouts, closing the run with a second-round submission.

What to watch: His PFL debut will show how quickly he can enter the promotion's title picture.

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