Sheymon Moraes

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Sheymon Moraes
BornSheymon da Silva Moraes [1]
(1990-10-11) October 11, 1990 (age 33)
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [2]
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Bantamweight
Reach72 in (183 cm) [2]
Fighting out of Los Angeles, California United States [2]
Team Black House (2011–present) [3]
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Purple belt in Judo [3]
Brown belt in kickboxing
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins16
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision8
Losses6
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Sheymon da Silva Moraes (born October 11, 1990) [1] is a Brazilian mixed martial artist (MMA) who competes in the Featherweight division. A professional mixed martial artist since 2012, Moraes has also competed in the UFC and Professional Fighters League (PFL).

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Background

Born in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Moraes trained and competed in judo from his early childhood to the age of 12. After walking away from the sport, he started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and kickboxing for fun. Eventually he started competing in Muay Thai which led him to mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Moraes started his professional MMA career in 2012. Racking up a record of 6–0 in his native Brazilian circuit, Moraes signed a four-fight contract with World Series of Fighting. [4] He amassed a record of 3–1 in the organization, challenging Marlon Moraes for the WSOF Bantamweight Championship but losing in the effort. [4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

He joined UFC after settling a two-year contract dispute with World Series of Fighting. [5] [6]

Moraes made his UFC debut on November 25, 2017 against Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum. [7] He lost the fight via a submission. [8]

His next fight came on August 4, 2018 at UFC 227 against Matt Sayles. [9] He won the fight in a unanimous decision. [10]

Moraes faced Julio Arce on November 3, 2018 at UFC 230. [11] He won the fight via split decision. [12]

Moraes faced Sodiq Yusuff on March 30, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 2. [13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [14]

Moraes faced Andre Fili on July 13, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 155. [15] He lost the fight via knockout in round one and was subsequently released from the promotion. [16] [17]

Professional Fighters League

On October 6, 2020, news surfaced that Moraes had signed with the Professional Fighters League. [18]

2021 season

Moraes made his PFL debut against Brendan Loughnane on April 23, 2021 at PFL 1. [19] He lost the bout via KO in the first round. [20]

Moraes was scheduled to face Movlid Khaybulaev at PFL 4 on June 10, 2021. [21] A day before the event, Movlid was pulled and Moraes was rescheduled to face Jesse Stirn. [22] He won the bout via a kimura submission at the end of the second round. [23]

Moraes faced Lazar Stojadinovic on August 27, 2021 at PFL 9. [24] He won the fight via TKO in the second round. [25]

2022 season

Moraes faced Boston Salmon on April 28, 2022 at PFL 2. [26] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [27]

Moraes faced Lance Palmer on June 24, 2022 at PFL 5. [28] He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [29]

Moraes rematched Marlon Moraes, replacing the injured Shane Burgos on November 25, 2022, at PFL 10. [30] He won the bout in the third round via TKO stoppage. [31]

Post PFL

Moraes returned after a two year layoff to face fellow UFC vet T.J. Brown on August 30, 2024 at United Fight League 5, defeating him via unanimous decision. [32]

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing / Muay Thai

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches16 wins6 losses
By knockout72
By submission12
By decision82
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win16–6 T.J. Brown Decision (unanimous)United Fight League 5August 30, 202435:00 Chandler, Arizona, United StatesLightweight debut.
Win15–6 Marlon Moraes TKO (punches) PFL 10 (2022) November 25, 202230:58 New York City, New York, United States
Loss14–6 Lance Palmer Decision (unanimous) PFL 5 (2022) June 24, 202235:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win14–5Boston SalmonDecision (unanimous) PFL 2 (2022) April 28, 202235:00 Arlington, Texas, United States
Win13–5Lazar StojadinovicTKO (punches) PFL 9 (2021) August 27, 202124:45 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win12–5Jesse StirnSubmission (kimura) PFL 4 (2021) June 10, 202124:59 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (146.8 lb) bout; Stirn missed weight.
Loss11–5 Brendan Loughnane KO (punches) PFL 1 (2021) April 23, 202112:55 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss11–4 Andre Fili KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd July 13, 201913:07 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss11–3 Sodiq Yusuff Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje March 30, 201935:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win11–2 Julio Arce Decision (split) UFC 230 November 3, 201835:00 New York City, New York, United States
Win10–2 Matt Sayles Decision (unanimous) UFC 227 August 4, 201835:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss9–2 Zabit Magomedsharipov Submission (anaconda choke) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum November 25, 201734:30 Shanghai, China
Win9–1 Luis Palomino Decision (unanimous) WSOF 31 June 17, 201635:00 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win8–1 Robbie Peralta TKO (punches) WSOF 26 December 18, 201523:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFeatherweight debut.
Loss7–1 Marlon Moraes Submission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 22 August 1, 201533:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFor the WSOF Bantamweight Championship.
Win7–0Gabriel SolorioDecision (split) WSOF 16 December 13, 201435:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win6–0Felipe AlvesKO (elbow)Nitrix Champion Fight 20April 12, 201410:20 Blumenau, Brazil
Win5–0Eliel dos Santos e SantosDecision (split)Team Nogueira: MMA Circuit 1December 22, 201235:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win4–0Pedro NobreTKO (punches)Bitetti Combat 12September 8, 201224:16 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win3–0Pedro ArrudaTKO (knees to the body)Bitetti Combat 12September 8, 201212:33 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win2–0Jefferson Silva dos SantosTKO (elbows)Mortal Kombat Championship 1April 20, 201222:48 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win1–0Richard MedeirosDecision (unanimous)Max Fight 11March 17, 201235:00 São Paulo, BrazilBantamweight debut.

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