Marlon Moraes

Marlon Moraes
Born 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
Reach 66.5 in (169 cm)
Style Muay Thai, BJJ
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Team Valor MMA
Rank      Black prajied in Muay Thai
     Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed martial arts record
Total 19
Wins 14
By knockout 5
By submission 4
By decision 5
Losses 4
By knockout 2
By submission 2
Draws 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Marlon Luiz Moraes[1] (born March 18, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes for the World Series of Fighting in the Bantamweight Division, where he is the WSOF Bantamweight Champion. As of March 2015, Moraes is ranked as the #7 Bantamweight fighter in the world by Sherdog.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4]

Mixed Martial Arts Career

Xtreme Fighting Championships

On December 2, 2011, Moraes fought Chris Manuel at XFC 15, winning via unanimous decision.[5]

On April 13, 2012, Moraes fought Jarrod Card at XFC 17, He won via knock out in 47 seconds of round one.[6]

World Series of Fighting

In September 2012, Moraes signed with the World Series of Fighting.[7]

On November 3, 2012, Moraes made his promotional debut against former WEC Bantamweight Champion Miguel Torres at WSOF 1.[7] 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.[8]

Moraes faced Brandon Hempleman at WSOF 4 on August 10, 2013.[9] Moraes won via unanimous decision.

Moraes fought Carson Beebe at WSOF 6 on October 26, 2013.[10] He won via knockout due to punches in just thirty two seconds of round one.[11]

Moraes fought for the inaugural WSOF Bantamweight Championship against Josh Rettinghouse at WSOF 9.[12] He won via unanimous decision to become the first ever WSOF Bantamweight Champion.[13]

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

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.[15] Moraes won via unanimous decision to retain his WSOF Bantamweight Championship.

Championships and accomplishments

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 14–4–1 Josh Hill Decision (unanimous) WSOF 18 February 12, 2015 5 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Defended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–4–1 Cody Bollinger Submission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 13 September 13, 2014 2 1:35 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States Catchweight bout, Non-title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–4–1 Josh Rettinghouse Decision (unanimous) WSOF 9 March 29, 2014 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won the WSOF Bantamweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–4–1 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 10–4–1 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 9–4–1 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 8–4–1 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 7–4–1 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 6–4–1 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 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.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–3–1 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 5–2–1 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 4–2–1 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 3–2–1 Sandro China Draw (unanimous) 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 3–2 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 2–2 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 2–1 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 2–0 Jose Lucas de Melo TKO (punches) 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 1–0 Bruno Santana Submission (rear-naked choke) Desafio - Brazil Fight Center 2 April 14, 2007 1 0:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil MMA debut.

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2014_Results/03-29-14MMAR.pdf
  2. ↑ "Sherdog's Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings". Sherdog.com. 2015-03-23.
  3. ↑ "Marlon Moraes uses Frankie Edgar as his World Series of Fighting inspiration". MMAFighting.com. 2013-03-10.
  4. ↑ "Fight Path: Marlon Moraes the next version of UFC's Edson Barboza?". mmajunkie.com. 2011-01-11.
  5. ↑ "XFC 15: Tribute Results". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
  6. ↑ "XFC 17: Apocalypse Results". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2012-04-14.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Moraes signed to fight Torres WSOF 1". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2012-09-22.
  8. ↑ "Moraes finishes Nam with head finish knock out". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
  9. ↑ "Six fights confirmed for WSOF 4, While Anthony Johnson and Mike Kyle are set for WSOF 5". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2013-06-22.
  10. ↑ "New fights set for WSOF 6". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-09-13.
  11. ↑ "WSOF 6 results: Steve Carl downs Josh Burkman in fourth to claim belt". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
  12. ↑ "Marlon Moraes vs. Josh Rettinghouse title fight co-headlines WSOF 9 in Las Vegas". Retrieved 2014-01-27.
  13. ↑ "WSOF 9 results: Marlon Moraes becomes first ever WSOF Bantamweight champion". fansided.com. Retrieved 2014-03-29.
  14. ↑ "Cody Bollinger in for Josh Hill vs. Marlon Moraes in non-title WSOF 13 headliner". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-09-14.
  15. ↑ Top MMA News (January 8, 2015). "WSOF Announces Main Card Matchups for Edmonton Feb 12 Fights". TopMMANews.com.