Marlon Moraes

Marlon Luiz Moraes[4] (born April 26, 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He had most recently competed for the World Series of Fighting, where he was formerly WSOF Bantamweight Champion. As of December 24, 2020, he is #7 in the UFC bantamweight rankings[5]

Marlon Moraes
Born (1988-04-26) April 26, 1988
Nova Friburgo, Brazil
Other namesMagic
ResidencePalm Beach Gardens, U.S.[1]
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionBantamweight (2012–present)
Featherweight (2007–2011)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
Fighting out ofToms River, New Jersey, United States
TeamRicardo Almeida BJJ (former)
American Top Team (current)
RankBlack belt in Muay Thai[2]
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo Almeida[3]
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total32
Wins23
By knockout10
By submission6
By decision7
Losses8
By knockout5
By submission2
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.[6] 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.[7]

Mixed martial arts career

Xtreme Fighting Championships

On December 2, 2011, Moraes fought Chris Manuel at XFC 15, winning via unanimous decision.[8]

On April 13, 2012, Moraes fought Jarrod Card at XFC 17, He won via knock out in 47 seconds of round one.[9]

World Series of Fighting

In September 2012, Moraes signed with the World Series of Fighting.[10]

On November 3, 2012, Moraes made his promotional debut against former WEC Bantamweight Champion Miguel Torres at WSOF 1.[11] 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 knock out due to a head kick and punches in the first round.[12]

Moraes faced Brandon Hempleman at WSOF 4 on August 10, 2013.[13] Moraes won via unanimous decision.

Moraes fought Carson Beebe at WSOF 6 on October 26, 2013.[14] He won via knockout due to punches in just thirty two seconds of round one.[15]

Moraes fought for the inaugural WSOF Bantamweight Championship against Josh Rettinghouse at WSOF 9.[16] He won via unanimous decision to become the first ever WSOF Bantamweight Champion.[17]

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.[18] Moraes won the fight via rear naked choke submission in the second round.[19]

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.[20]

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.[21]

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.[22]

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.[23]

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.[24]

On January 3, 2017, Moraes vacated the WSOF Bantamweight Championship after becoming an unrestricted free agent.[25]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In April 2017, it was announced that Moraes had signed with the UFC.[26]

He made his promotional debut against Raphael Assunção at UFC 212 on June 3, 2017.[27] He lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision.[28]

Moraes faced John Dodson on November 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 120.[29] He won the back-and-forth fight by split decision.[30]

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.[31] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[32] The win also earned Moraes his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[33]

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.”[34]

Moraes faced Jimmie Rivera on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131.[35] 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.[36]

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.[37] Moraes won the rematch in the first round by first dropping Assunção with two punches and then securing a guillotine choke submission.[38] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[39]

Moraes faced Henry Cejudo on June 8, 2019 at UFC 238 for the vacant UFC Bantamweight Championship.[40] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.[41]

Moraes faced former UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo at UFC 245 on December 14, 2019.[42] He won the fight via split decision.[43]

Moraes faced Cory Sandhagen on October 11, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 179.[44] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[45]

Moraes faced Rob Font on December 19, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 183.[46] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[47]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
32 matches 23 wins 8 losses
By knockout 10 5
By submission 6 2
By decision 7 1
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 23–8–1 Rob Font TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal December 19, 2020 1 3:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 23–7–1 Cory Sandhagen TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen October 10, 2020 2 1:03 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 23–6–1 José Aldo Decision (split) UFC 245 December 14, 2019 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 22–6–1 Henry Cejudo TKO (punches) UFC 238 June 8, 2019 3 4:51 Chicago, Illinois, United States For the vacant UFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 22–5–1 Raphael Assunção Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 February 2, 2019 1 3:17 Fortaleza, Brazil Performance of the Night.
Win 21–5–1 Jimmie Rivera KO (head kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes June 1, 2018 1 0:33 Utica, New York, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 20–5–1 Aljamain Sterling KO (knee) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega December 9, 2017 1 1:07 Fresno, California, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 19–5–1 John Dodson Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis November 11, 2017 3 5:00 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Loss 18–5–1 Raphael Assunção Decision (split) UFC 212 June 3, 2017 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 18–4–1 Josenaldo Silva TKO (knee injury) WSOF 34 December 31, 2016 1 2:30 New York City, New York, United States Defended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 17–4–1 Josh Hill KO (head kick and punches) WSOF 32 July 30, 2016 2 0:38 Everett, Washington, United States Defended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship
Win 16–4–1 Joseph Barajas TKO (leg kicks) WSOF 28 February 20, 2016 1 1:13 Garden Grove, California, United States Defended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 15–4–1 Sheymon Moraes Submission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 22 August 1, 2015 3 3:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Defended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 14–4–1 Josh Hill Decision (unanimous) WSOF 18 February 12, 2015 5 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Defended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 13–4–1 Cody Bollinger Submission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 13 September 13, 2014 2 1:35 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States Catchweight (140 lb) bout; Bollinger missed weight (147 lb).
Win 12–4–1 Josh Rettinghouse Decision (unanimous) WSOF 9 March 29, 2014 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won the inaugural WSOF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 11–4–1 Carson Beebe KO (punches) WSOF 6 October 26, 2013 1 0:32 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win 10–4–1 Brandon Hempleman Decision (unanimous) WSOF 4 August 10, 2013 3 5:00 Ontario, California, United States
Win 9–4–1 Tyson Nam KO (head kick and punches) WSOF 2 March 23, 2013 1 2:55 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 8–4–1 Miguel Torres Decision (split) WSOF 1 November 12, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–4–1 Jarrod Card KO (punch) XFC 17: Apocalypse April 13, 2012 1 0:47 Jackson, Tennessee, United States Bantamweight debut.
Win 6–4–1 Chris Manuel Decision (unanimous) XFC 15: Tribute December 2, 2011 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 5–4–1 Deividas Taurosevičius Submission (arm-triangle choke) Ring of Combat 38 November 18, 2011 1 2:34 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States For the ROC Featherweight Championship.
Loss 5–3–1 Ralph Acosta Submission (rear-naked choke) World Extreme Fighting 46 April 22, 2011 2 3:03 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win 5–2–1 Ryan Bixler Submission (Americana) RMMA 20: Clash at the Casino April 8, 2011 1 1:44 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 4–2–1 Nicolas Joannes Submission (rear-naked choke) Shoot & Sprawl 2 October 2, 2010 1 3:49 Northamptonshire, England
Draw 3–2–1 Sandro China Draw (unanimous) Dojo Combat 1 April 17, 2010 3 5:00 Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Win 3–2 André Rouberte TKO (punches) Shooto: Brazil 10 January 17, 2009 1 3:35 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 2–2 Zeilton Rodrigues TKO (punches) Shooto: Brazil 7 June 28, 2008 1 1:45 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 2–1 Alexandre Pinheiro TKO (punches) Shooto: Brazil 6 April 18, 2008 1 2:58 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 2–0 José Lucas de Melo TKO (punches) MMA Sports Combat 2 March 15, 2008 1 N/A Rio das Ostras, Brazil
Win 1–0 Bruno Santana Submission (rear-naked choke) Desafio: Brazil Fight Center 2 April 14, 2007 1 N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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See also

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