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Ronny Markes Asks For WSOF Release

September 3, 2015 | Posted by Joseph Lee

In an interview with MMA Fighting, Ronny Markes revealed that he’s asked for his release from WSOF after an extended hiatus. He won his debut in 2014 with a unanimous decision over Cully Butterfield but was forced out of a fight with Dave Branch in April due to illness. He hasn’t had a fight since. Here are highlights:

On being upset with his hiatus: “I’m not happy with this time off. I’m seeing things happen for everyone, lots of athletes fighting, and I’m here waiting. I guess they were upset that I got sick before my last fight in April, but that doesn’t explain it because Matt Hamill also pulled out of his fight and he already has another one booked.”

On being jerked around: “I contacted them in July and at first they said I would fight in October, but now said the card is full. Then they said November wouldn’t be possible, and now they are saying I will fight on Dec. 28, at WSOF 26.”

On wanting his release: “I’m super unhappy in this organization. It’s clear that they don’t want me there, but won’t let me go. I asked them to release me from the contract. I asked them to fight for Shooto in Brazil, but they said I would automatically renew for more six months with them if I did. I have no interest being signed with them anymore. I want to cut ties with them as soon as possible. I don’t want to stay one more day with them. I hope Mr. Ali honors his word and gives me a fight in December. I want to be free of this contract as soon as possible. They pay us well, as well as the UFC does, but to fight once a year? I’m an athlete and money is important, but it sucks to stay away for this long. I fought in August of 2014 and will apparently fight in December. I’m honestly scared that they will change plans one more time. I hope Mr. Ali honors his word and gives me a fight.”

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Ronny Markes, WSOF, Joseph Lee