1. Rory Markham was born on March 25,1982 and is an American professional mixed martial artist and actor who most recently acted alongside Will Smith playing Booker Grassie in the latest addition to the Bad Boys franchise Bad Boys for Life.
19 Facts About Rory Markham
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Formerly, Rory competed in the Welterweight, Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Divisions.
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An experienced martial artist from a young age, Rory Markham began training in Shidokan Karate at the age of six before later transitioning into Kenpo.
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At the age of 13, Rory Markham began training in Kyokushin and began fighting in full-contact competitions when he was 15, winning all of his matches by knockout despite often being paired against much older opponents.
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In 2003, Rory Markham made his professional mixed martial arts debut, winning via first-round knockout.
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Rory Markham made his IFL debut at IFL: Legends Championship 2006 on April 29,2006, against veteran Mike Pyle.
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Rory Markham was handed his first defeated inside of the promotion via TKO in the first round.
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Rory Markham soon bounced back with two more knockout wins over Pat Healy and Chris Clements, respectively, before being defeated via second-round knockout at the hands of Brett Cooper at the IFL: World Grand Prix Finals.
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Rory Markham won via triangle choke submission in the first round.
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Rory Markham made his debut at UFC Fight Night 14 on July 19,2008, against Canadian Brodie Farber.
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Rory Markham was knocked out with a left hook in the first round.
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Rory Markham was then expected to face Martin Kampmann at UFC 108 on January 2,2010, but pulled out due to a knee injury.
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Rory Markham then fought at UFC 111 on March 27,2010, against Nate Diaz.
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Rory Markham was defeated via TKO in the first round and was released by the promotion.
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However, Rory Markham pulled out due to not being cleared to fight.
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Rory Markham was next expected to face Rudy Bears at Titan FC 18 on May 27,2011, but withdrew from the fight.
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Rory Markham was most recently scheduled to fight on June 16,2012, against Jon Kirk at Battle Xtreme Championship but the fight was cancelled.
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Rory Markham is a trained actor and member of the Screen Actors Guild.
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Rory Markham's films include The Death and Life of Bobby Z with Paul Walker and Laurence Fishburne; The Experiment with Adrien Brody and Forest Whitaker; Setup with Bruce Willis, 50 Cent, and Ryan Phillippe; and Alex Cross with Tyler Perry and Matthew Fox.