Sérgio Moraes
| Sérgio Moraes | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Sérgio Ricardo de Moraes July 23, 1982 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Other names | Serginho, The Panther |
| Residence | São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division |
Welterweight Middleweight |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Fighting out of | São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Team |
Evolução Thai Alliance Jiu Jitsu |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Competitor for  Brazil
| ||
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
| World Championship | ||
| Gold | 2008 California, USA | -82kg |
| Silver | 2009 California, USA | -82kg |
| Bronze | 2010 California, USA | -82kg |
| Gold | 2011 California, USA | -88kg |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
| European Championship | ||
| Silver | 2011 Lisbon, Portugal | -88kg |
| Gold | 2011 Lisbon, Portugal | Absolute |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
| Brazilian National Championship | ||
| Gold | 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | -88kg |
| Silver | 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Absolute |
Sérgio Ricardo de Moraes (born July 23, 1982) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.
Background
Moraes is often called “O Orgulho da Cohab” meaning literally “The Pride of Cohab;” Moraes was born in Cohab.[1]
Moraes is a 4-time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion but his most famous fight was when he defeated Kron Gracie at the 2008 World Championship. Moraes's affiliation is the Alliance Jiu Jitsu Team.
Serginho currently is the head jiu jitsu instructor at Evolucao Thai in Curitiba, Brasil
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Moraes made his professional MMA debut in October 2006 in his native Brazil. Over the next five years, he amassed a record of 6 wins and 1 loss, with 5 of his 6 wins coming via submission.
Moraes made his United States debut in June 2009 for Bellator Fighting Championships. After being rocked early in the round, Moraes was able to get a takedown and quickly lash up a Triangle choke to defeat Josh Martin via submission in the first round at Bellator 12.
The Ultimate Fighter
In March 2012, Moraes appeared as a fighter on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.[2] In the opening elimination fight, he defeated former Muay Thai World Champion Thiago Rela by submission due to a heel hook from the 50/50 guard, midway thru round 1 to get into the TUF house.
In the first round of the competition, Moraes fought Delson Heleno. Moraes defeated Heleno via submission (rear naked choke) early in the first round to move onto the semi-final round. There, Moraes fought Daniel Sarafian for a spot at the finals. Moraes was knocked out by Sarafian in the first round by a flying knee.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Moraes made his UFC debut on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147 against Cezar Ferreira to determine the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. He stepped in as a replacement for Sarafian, who was injured.[3] Moraes lost the fight by unanimous decision after being knocked down twice by Ferreira.
Moraes fought fellow TUF Brazil alumnus Renée Forte on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153.[4] After being outstruck for much of the bout, Moraes rallied back in the third round and defeated a visibly exhausted Forte by submission due to a rear naked choke.
Moraes faced Neil Magny on August 3, 2013 at UFC 163.[5] Moraes won the fight via triangle choke in the first round. The win also earned him his first Submission of the Night bonus award.[6]
Moraes was expected to face Zak Cummings on November 30, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. However, Cummings and Moraes had to pull out of the event due to injury and were replaced by Sean Spencer and Drew Dober respectively.[7][8]
Moraes was expected to face Peter Sobotta on April 11, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 64.[9] However, Sobotta was forced out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Gasan Umalatov.[10] In turn, Umalatov also pulled out with injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Mickael Lebout.[11] Moraes won the fight via unanimous decision.[12]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 11 matches | 9 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| 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 | 9–2 | Mickael Lebout | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 | April 11, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Kraków, Poland | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–2 | Neil Magny | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC 163 | August 3, 2013 | 1 | 3:13 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Submission of the Night. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–2 | Renée Forte | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 153 | October 13, 2012 | 3 | 3:10 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 6–2 | Cezar Ferreira | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 147 | June 23, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | Middleweight bout. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–1 | Etoube Manuelo | Submission (americana) | Jungle Fight 18 | March 20, 2010 | 1 | 1:43 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 5–1 | Brett Cooper | KO (punch) | Jungle Fight 16 | October 17, 2009 | 2 | 4:59 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–0 | Tommy Depret | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Jungle Fight 15 | September 19, 2009 | 1 | 3:55 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | Josh Martin | Submission (triangle choke) | Bellator 12 | June 19, 2009 | 1 | 4:21 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Gerson Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Mo Team League: Final | November 10, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | André Santos | Submission (triangle choke) | Mo Team League 2 | September 29, 2007 | 1 | 2:07 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Anderson Carioca | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Real Fight 3 | October 21, 2006 | 1 | N/A | São Paulo, Brazil |
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 3 matches | 2 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 2–1 | Daniel Sarafian | KO (flying knee) | The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil | N/A | 1 | 4:07 | São Paulo, Brazil | Fought at 185 |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Delson Heleno | Submission (rear-naked choke) | The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil | N/A | 1 | 4:27 | São Paulo, Brazil | Fought at 185 |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Thiago Rela | Submission (heel hook) | The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil | N/A | 1 | 2:15 | São Paulo, Brazil | Fought at 185 |
See also
References
- ↑ "Sergio Moraes Facts and Bio" 2010-02-06 bjjheroes.com Retrieved 2010-05-05
- ↑ "'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil' cast unveiled with 32 featherweights and middleweights". MMAJunkie.com. March 12, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
- ↑ "Sergio Moraes replaces injured Daniel Sarafian in TUF: Brazil' middleweight final". mmajunkie. June 18, 2012.
- ↑ http://www.tatame.com.br/2012/07/19/UFC--Sergio-Moraes-x-Renee-Forte-no-UFC-Rio-3
- ↑ David St. Martin (2013-05-20). "Sergio Moraes faces Neil Magny at UFC 163". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2013-05-20.
- ↑ Staff (2013-08-04). "UFC 163 bonuses: Perosh, Moraes, McCall, Santos earn $50,000 awards". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
- ↑ Staff (October 30, 2013). "Sean Spencer replaces injured Zak Cummings, meets Sergio Moraes at TUF 18 Finale". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ↑ Jason Floyd (November 19, 2013). "Sean Spencer receives a new opponent for The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale". TheMMAreport.com. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2015-01-29). "Sergio Moraes vs. Peter Sobotta slated for UFC Fight Night 64 in Poland". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-01-29.
- ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2015-03-06). "Injuries force changes to pair of UFC Fight Night Poland matchups". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
- ↑ Staff (2015-03-28). "Gasan Umalatov out of UFC Fight Night 64, Mickael Lebout meets Sergio Moraes". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-28.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-04-11). "UFC Fight Night 64 results: Sergio Moraes tops Mickael Lebout by unanimous decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-04-11.
External links
- Professional MMA record for Sérgio Moraes from Sherdog
- Moraes Bio
- Sergio Moraes BJJ Heroes profile
- Sergio Moraes on UFC.com