Marlon Moraes

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Marlon Moraes
Born (1988-04-26) April 26, 1988
Nova Friburgo, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Team Valor
Rank      Black prajied in Muay Thai
     Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed martial arts record
Total 17
Wins 12
By knockout 5
By submission 3
By decision 4
Losses 4
By knockout 2
By submission 2
Draws 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Marlon Moraes (born March 18, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes for the World Series of Fighting in the Bantamweight Division. As of June 2013, Moraes is ranked as the #10 Bantamweight fighter in the world by Sherdog.[1]

Early career

Moraes got his start in martial arts with Thai boxing at age seven and began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at age 15.[2] He saw national success in Thai boxing in his native Brazil, earning a pair of Muay Thai National Championships before switching full-time to MMA.[3]

Mixed Martial Arts Career

Xtreme Fighting Championships

On December 2, 2011, Moraes fought Chris Manuel at XFC 15, winning via unanimous decision.[4]

On April 13, 2012, Moraes fought Jarrod Card at XFC 17, He won via knock out in 47 seconds of round one.[5]

World Series of Fighting

In September 2012, Moraes signed with the World Series of Fighting.[6]

On November 3, 2012, Moraes made his promotional debut against former WEC Bantamweight Champion Miguel Torres at WSOF 1.[6] 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.[7]

Moraes faced Brandon Hempleman at WSOF 4 on August 10, 2013.[8] Moraes won via unanimous decision.

Moraes fought Carson Beebe at WSOF 6 on October 26, 2013.[9] He won via knockout due to punches in just thirty two seconds of round one.[10]

Moraes is set to fight for the inaugural WSOF Bantamweight Championship against Josh Rettinghouse at WSOF 9.[11]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–4–1 Carson Beebe KO (punches) WSOF 6 October 26, 2013 1 0:32 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–4–1 Brandon Hempleman Decision (unanimous) WSOF 4 August 10, 2013 3 5:00 Ontario, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–4–1 Tyson Nam KO (head kick and punches) WSOF 2 March 23, 2013 1 2:55 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–4–1 Miguel Torres Decision (split) WSOF 1 November 12, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States WSOF Debut
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–4–1 Jarrod Card KO (punch) XFC 17: Apocalypse April 13, 2012 1 0:47 Jackson, Tennessee, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–4–1 Chris Manuel Decision (unanimous) XFC 15: Tribute December 2, 2011 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–4–1 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
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–3–1 Ralph Acosta Submission (rear naked choke) World Extreme Fighting 46 April 22, 2011 2 3:03 Orlando, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–2–1 Ryan Bixler Submission (keylock) RMMA 20 - Clash at the Casino April 8, 2011 1 1:44 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–2–1 Nicolas Joannes Submission (rear naked choke) Shoot & Sprawl 2 October 2, 2010 1 3:49 Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw 4–2–1 Sandro China Draw Dojo Combat 1 April 17, 2010 3 5:00 Minas Gerais, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–2 Andre Rouberte TKO (punches) Shooto - Brazil 10 January 17, 2009 1 3:35 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 3–2 Zeilton Rodrigues TKO (punches) Shooto - Brazil 7 June 28, 2008 1 1:45 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 3–1 Alexandre Pinheiro TKO (punches) Shooto - Brazil 6 April 18, 2008 1 2:58 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Jose Lucas Fabiano de Melo TKO MMA Sports Combat 2 March 15, 2008 1 0:00 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Bruno Santana Submission Desafio - Brazil Fight Center 2 April 14, 2007 1 0:00 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Thiago Araujo Decision (split) Paranagua Fight 1 March 24, 2007 3 5:00 Paranaguá, Brazil MMA Debut

References

  1. ↑ "Sherdog's Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings". Sherdog.com. 2013-06-17. 
  2. ↑ "Marlon Moraes uses Frankie Edgar as his World Series of Fighting inspiration". MMAFighting.com. 2013-03-10. 
  3. ↑ "Fight Path: Marlon Moraes the next version of UFC's Edson Barboza?". USA Today. 2011-01-11. 
  4. ↑ "XFC 15: Tribute Results". Retrieved 2011-12-05. 
  5. ↑ "XFC 17: Apocalypse Results". Retrieved 2012-04-14. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Moraes signed to fight Torres WSOF 1". Retrieved 2012-09-22. 
  7. ↑ "Moraes finishes Nam with head finish knock out". Retrieved 2013-03-22. 
  8. ↑ "Six fights confirmed for WSOF 4, While Anthony Johnson and Mike Kyle are set for WSOF 5". Retrieved 2013-06-22. 
  9. ↑ "New fights set for WSOF 6". Retrieved 2013-09-13. 
  10. ↑ "WSOF 6 results: Steve Carl downs Josh Burkman in fourth to claim belt". Retrieved 2013-10-26. 
  11. ↑ "Marlon Moraes vs. Josh Rettinghouse title fight co-headlines WSOF 9 in Las Vegas". Retrieved 2014-01-27. 
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