Marion Reneau

Marion Reneau signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2014 after securing a decisive submission victory over Maureen Riordan at Resurrection Fighting Alliance 16 in July 2014. Despite initial skepticism, Reneau made her impactful UFC debut on January 3, 2015, at UFC 182, where she earned a unanimous decision win against Alexis Dufresne. This was quickly followed by a dominant performance at UFC Fight Night 61 in February 2015, achieving a first-round submission victory over Jéssica Andrade, which was recognized with a coveted ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus. Known as ‘The Belizean Bruiser,’ Reneau built a formidable reputation within the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Division.

She further demonstrated her high-level grappling prowess by attaining the title of IBJJF world purple belt champion. Her extensive martial arts training includes holding a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu under the esteemed Cleber Luciano, and a light blue/dark blue belt in Muay Thai under Master Rafael Cordeiro. Her aggressive and well-rounded fighting style led to five of her career victories by knockout and three by submission, showcasing her versatility as a dangerous contender. Throughout her tenure, Reneau compiled a professional mixed martial arts record of 9 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw.

Moisés. After a distinguished career marked by strategic submissions and powerful striking, Marion Reneau remains a respected figure in the world of women’s combat sports, recognized for her relentless determination and technical skill inside the Octagon.