sentences:  After being released from the UFC, Markham signed with Bellator and was expected to make his promotional debut at Bellator 26 against Steve Carl on August 26, 2010 for a spot in the .However, Markham pulled out due to not being cleared to fight.Markham was next expected to face Rudy Bears at Titan FC 18 on May 27, 2011 but withdrew from the fight.