Marlon Moraes

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Marlon Moraes
Born (1988-04-26) April 26, 1988 (age 36)
Nova Friburgo, Brazil
Other namesMagic
Residence Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S. [1]
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Bantamweight (2012–2022)
Featherweight (2007–2012)
(2022–2023)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
Fighting out of Toms River, New Jersey, United States
Team American Top Team
RankBlack belt in Muay Thai [2]
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2] under Ricardo Almeida [3]
Years active2007–2023
Mixed martial arts record
Total37
Wins23
By knockout10
By submission6
By decision7
Losses13
By knockout10
By submission2
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Marlon Moraes (born April 26, 1988) is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist who last competed in the Featherweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). He previously competed in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and World Series of Fighting (WSOF), the original incarnation of the PFL. He was the former and inaugural WSOF Bantamweight Champion.

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Early career

Moraes got his start in martial arts with Muay Thai at age seven and began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at age 15. [4] He saw national success in Muay Thai in his native Brazil, earning a pair of Muay Thai National Championships before switching full-time to MMA. [5]

Mixed martial arts career

Xtreme Fighting Championships

On December 2, 2011, Moraes fought Chris Manuel at XFC 15, winning via unanimous decision. [6]

On April 13, 2012, Moraes fought Jarrod Card at XFC 17, He won via knock out in 47 seconds of round one. [7]

World Series of Fighting

In September 2012, Moraes signed with the World Series of Fighting. [8]

On November 3, 2012, Moraes made his promotional debut against former WEC Bantamweight Champion Miguel Torres at WSOF 1. [9] Moraes defeated Torres via split decision.

Following Moraes's victory over Torres, it was announced that at WSOF 2 Moraes would face Tyson Nam. On March 23, 2013, Moraes defeated Nam via knockout due to a head kick and punches in the first round. [10]

Moraes faced Brandon Hempleman at WSOF 4 on August 10, 2013. [11] Moraes won via unanimous decision.

Moraes fought Carson Beebe at WSOF 6 on October 26, 2013. [12] He won via knockout due to punches in just thirty two seconds of round one. [13]

Moraes fought for the inaugural WSOF Bantamweight Championship against Josh Rettinghouse at WSOF 9. [14] He won via unanimous decision to become the first ever WSOF Bantamweight Champion. [15]

Moraes was scheduled to defend his title against Josh Hill on September 13, 2014, at World Series of Fighting 13. However, Hill was injured and replaced by Cody Bollinger, with the bout being changed to a non-title, catchweight affair. [16] Moraes won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round. [17]

Moraes was once again scheduled to defend his WSOF Bantamweight Championship against Josh Hill. The rescheduled fight took place on February 12, 2015, at WSOF 18 in Edmonton, Alberta. Moraes won via unanimous decision to retain his WSOF Bantamweight Championship. [18]

Moraes faced Sheymon Moraes on August 1, 2015, at WSOF 22. Marlon Moraes won via rear naked choke submission in the third round to retain his WSOF Bantamweight Championship. [19]

On February 20, 2016, Moraes faced Joseph Barajas at WSOF 28. Moraes won via technical knockout due to leg kicks in the first round to retain his WSOF Bantamweight Championship. [20]

On May 10, 2016, it was announced that Moraes will rematch against Josh Hill for the WSOF Bantamweight Championship at WSOF 32 on July 30, 2016, in the main event. Moraes won the fight via knockout in the second round. [21]

Moraes defended his title against Josenaldo Silva at WSOF 34 on December 31, 2016. He won the fight via technical knockout due to Silva receiving a knee injury. [22]

On January 3, 2017, Moraes vacated the WSOF Bantamweight Championship after becoming an unrestricted free agent. [23]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In April 2017, it was announced that Moraes had signed with the UFC. [24]

He made his promotional debut against Raphael Assunção at UFC 212 on June 3, 2017. [25] He lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision. [26]

Moraes faced John Dodson on November 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 120. [27] He won the back-and-forth fight by split decision. [28]

Moraes made a quick return to the Octagon as he stepped in to replace Rani Yahya against Aljamain Sterling at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega on December 9, 2017. [29] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. [30] The win also earned Moraes his first Performance of the Night bonus award. [31]

After UFC Fight Night 123 in Fresno, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) flagged Moraes for gaining more than 10% of his weight back after weigh-ins. His jump from 135.4 pounds on weigh-in day to 155 pounds on fight day was a difference of 14.5%, well over commission regulations of staying within 10% of the contracted weight. CSAC will not license him for bantamweight bouts “without extensive medical documentation from a licensed physician certifying the weight class is appropriate and verified by CSAC physicians.” [32]

Moraes faced Jimmie Rivera on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131. [33] Moraes won the fight via first-round knockout due to a head kick and punches in just 33 seconds, becoming the first fighter to finish Rivera in MMA, and snapping Rivera's 20-fight win streak. This win earned him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. [34]

Moraes faced Raphael Assunção in a rematch on February 2, 2019, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 144. Their first fight ended in a split decision loss for Moraes at UFC 212 on June 3, 2017. [35] Moraes won the rematch in the first round by first dropping Assunção with two punches and then securing a guillotine choke submission. [36] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [37]

Moraes faced Henry Cejudo on June 8, 2019, at UFC 238 for the vacant UFC Bantamweight Championship. [38] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three. [39]

Moraes faced former UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo at UFC 245 on December 14, 2019. [40] He won the fight via split decision. [41] 9 out of 18 media outlets scored the bout for both Aldo and Moraes. [42]

Moraes faced Cory Sandhagen on October 11, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 179. [43] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two. [44]

Moraes faced Rob Font on December 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 183. [45] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one. [46]

Moraes faced Merab Dvalishvili on September 25, 2021, at UFC 266. [47] Despite knocking Dvalishvili down twice and nearly finishing him in the first round, Moraes ultimately fatigued and lost the fight via second round TKO. [48]

Moraes faced Song Yadong on March 12, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 203. [49] He lost the bout via punches in round one. [50]

On April 13, 2022, Marlon announced his retirement from MMA via his manager, Ali Abdelaziz. He stated that he wanted to “thank everyone- Sean Shelby, Dana White and the UFC for giving him the opportunity”. [51]

Professional Fighters League

Less than 6 months after announcing his retirement, Moraes announced that he would be signing with the PFL for the 2023 Featherweight tournament. [52]

Moraes was scheduled to face Shane Burgos in his PFL debut on November 25, 2022, at PFL 10. [53] However, Burgos withdrew from the bout due to an injury. [54] He was replaced by Sheymon Moraes. [55] He lost the bout in the third round via TKO stoppage. [56]

Moraes started the 2023 season against Brendan Loughnane on April 1, 2023, at PFL 1. [57] He lost the bout in the second round, after a barrage of leg kicks left him unable to continue to fight. [58]

Moraes was scheduled to face Alejandro Flores on June 8, 2023, at PFL 4. [59] After Flores had failed a commission drug test and was pulled from the season, he was replaced by Gabriel Braga. [60] Moraes lost the bout via technical knockout in the first round. [61] He announced his retirement during the post-fight interview. [62]

Retirement and law enforcement career

After announcing his retirement on June 8, 2023 after his knockout loss against Gabriel Braga, Moraes transitioned into a career in law enforcement. In May 2024, Moraes was sworn in as a police officer in Davie, Florida. [63]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
37 matches23 wins13 losses
By knockout1010
By submission62
By decision71
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss23–13–1Gabriel Alves BragaTKO (punches) PFL 4 (2023) June 8, 202313:02 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss23–12–1 Brendan Loughnane TKO (leg kicks) PFL 1 (2023) April 1, 202321:11 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss23–11–1 Sheymon Moraes TKO (punches) PFL 10 (2022) November 25, 202230:58 New York City, New York, United StatesReturn to Featherweight.
Loss23–10–1 Song Yadong KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev March 12, 202212:06 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss23–9–1 Merab Dvalishvili TKO (punches) UFC 266 September 25, 202124:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss23–8–1 Rob Font TKO (elbow and punches) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal December 19, 202013:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss23–7–1 Cory Sandhagen TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen October 10, 202021:03 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win23–6–1 José Aldo Decision (split) UFC 245 December 14, 201935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss22–6–1 Henry Cejudo TKO (punches) UFC 238 June 8, 201934:51 Chicago, Illinois, United StatesFor the vacant UFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win22–5–1 Raphael Assunção Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 February 2, 201913:17 Fortaleza, BrazilPerformance of the Night.
Win21–5–1 Jimmie Rivera KO (head kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes June 1, 201810:33 Utica, New York, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win20–5–1 Aljamain Sterling KO (knee) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega December 9, 201711:07 Fresno, California, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win19–5–1 John Dodson Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis November 11, 201735:00 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Loss18–5–1 Raphael Assunção Decision (split) UFC 212 June 3, 201735:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win18–4–1Josenaldo SilvaTKO (knee injury) WSOF 34 December 31, 201612:30 New York City, New York, United StatesDefended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship.
Win17–4–1 Josh Hill KO (head kick and punches) WSOF 32 July 30, 201620:38 Everett, Washington, United StatesDefended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship
Win16–4–1Joseph BarajasTKO (leg kicks) WSOF 28 February 20, 201611:13 Garden Grove, California, United StatesDefended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship.
Win15–4–1 Sheymon Moraes Submission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 22 August 1, 201533:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesDefended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship.
Win14–4–1 Josh Hill Decision (unanimous) WSOF 18 February 12, 201555:00 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaDefended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship.
Win13–4–1Cody BollingerSubmission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 13 September 13, 201421:35 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United StatesCatchweight (140 lb) bout; Bollinger missed weight (147 lb).
Win12–4–1Josh RettinghouseDecision (unanimous) WSOF 9 March 29, 201455:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWon the inaugural WSOF Bantamweight Championship.
Win11–4–1Carson BeebeKO (punches) WSOF 6 October 26, 201310:32 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win10–4–1Brandon HemplemanDecision (unanimous) WSOF 4 August 10, 201335:00 Ontario, California, United States
Win9–4–1 Tyson Nam KO (head kick and punches) WSOF 2 March 23, 201312:55 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win8–4–1 Miguel Torres Decision (split) WSOF 1 November 12, 201235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–4–1Jarrod CardKO (punch) XFC 17: Apocalypse April 13, 201210:47 Jackson, Tennessee, United StatesBantamweight debut.
Win6–4–1Chris ManuelDecision (unanimous) XFC 15: Tribute December 2, 201135:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss5–4–1 Deividas Taurosevičius Submission (arm-triangle choke)Ring of Combat 38November 18, 201112:34 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesFor the ROC Featherweight Championship.
Loss5–3–1Ralph AcostaSubmission (rear-naked choke)World Extreme Fighting 46April 22, 201123:03 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win5–2–1Ryan BixlerSubmission (Americana)RMMA 20: Clash at the CasinoApril 8, 201111:44 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win4–2–1Nicolas JoannesSubmission (rear-naked choke)Shoot & Sprawl 2October 2, 201013:49 Northamptonshire, England
Draw3–2–1Sandro ChinaDraw (unanimous)Dojo Combat 1April 17, 201035:00 Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Win3–2André RouberteTKO (punches)Shooto: Brazil 10January 17, 200913:35 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss2–2Zeilton RodriguesTKO (punches)Shooto: Brazil 7June 28, 200811:45 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss2–1Alexandre PinheiroTKO (punches)Shooto: Brazil 6April 18, 200812:58 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win2–0José Lucas de MeloTKO (punches)MMA Sports Combat 2March 15, 20081N/A Rio das Ostras, Brazil
Win1–0Bruno SantanaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Desafio: Brazil Fight Center 2April 14, 20071N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

[66]

Pay-per-view bouts

NoEventFightDateVenueCityPPV buys
1. UFC 238 Cejudo vs. MoraesJune 8, 2019 United Center Chicago, Illinois, United StatesNot Disclosed [67]

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai & Kickboxing record (incomplete)
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2010-08-14Win Flag of Brazil.svg Leonardo MonteiroVI Desafio Profissional de Muay Thai, Final São Paulo, Brazil Decision33:00
2010-08-14Win Flag of Brazil.svg Alex OllerVI Desafio Profissional de Muay Thai, Semi Final São Paulo, Brazil Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-08-14Win Flag of Brazil.svg Gilmar SalesVI Desafio Profissional de Muay Thai, Quarter Final São Paulo, Brazil
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Julio BorgesFEPLAM Brazil Decision53:00
2009-02-14Win Flag of Brazil.svg Bruno RobustoCBMT - Championship of Brazilian Muay Thai 2009 Niterói, Brazil Decision (Split)33:00
2007-11-10Loss Flag of Brazil.svg Gilmar SalesDemolition Fight VI São Paulo, Brazil Ext.R Decision43:00
For the Demolition Fight -65kg title.
2007-10-20Win Flag of Brazil.svg Dayvison TexeiraBrasileiros de Muay Thai - Final Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Ext.R Decision43:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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