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Marlon Moraes

“Magic”

MMA · Active
24-13-1RECORD
10KO / TKO WINS
6SUBMISSION WINS
8DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameNot added yet
NicknameMagic
Date of birth26 Apr 1988
NationalityBrazilian
BirthplaceNova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Lives inToms River, New Jersey, United States
DivisionBantamweight
TeamAmerican Top Team
Height168 cm (5′6″)
Reach170 cm (67″)
StanceNot added yet
Years activesince 2007
StatusActive
Pro debut14 Apr 2007
Last fightWin vs Maximiliano Perez, 28 Aug 2026

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Background

Brazilian striker who was the first and only WSOF bantamweight champion before joining the UFC, where he fought Henry Cejudo for the vacant bantamweight title in 2019. After a long losing run in the UFC and PFL he stepped away in 2023, then returned with a win in Brazil in 2026.

Fight history

38 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
WinMaximiliano PerezDecision (unanimous)35:00Liga Monstro Combate 228 Aug 2026São Paulo, BrazilCatchweight (139 lb)
LossGabriel BragaTKO (punches)13:02PFL 4 (2023)8 Jun 2023Atlanta, Georgia, United States
LossBrendan LoughnaneTKO (leg kicks)21:11PFL 1 (2023)1 Apr 2023Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
LossSheymon MoraesTKO (punches)30:58PFL 10 (2022)25 Nov 2022New York City, New York, United StatesFeatherweight bout
LossSong YadongKO (punches)12:06UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev12 Mar 2022Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
LossMerab DvalishviliTKO (punches)24:25UFC 26625 Sep 2021Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
LossRob FontTKO (elbow and punches)13:47UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal19 Dec 2020Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
LossCory SandhagenTKO (spinning wheel kick and punches)21:03UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen10 Oct 2020Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
WinJosé AldoDecision (split)35:00UFC 24514 Dec 2019Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
LossHenry CejudoTKO (punches)34:51UFC 2388 Jun 2019Chicago, Illinois, United StatesFor the vacant UFC Bantamweight Championship
WinRaphael AssunçãoSubmission (guillotine choke)13:17UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 22 Feb 2019Fortaleza, BrazilPerformance of the Night
WinJimmie RiveraKO (head kick and punches)10:33UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes1 Jun 2018Utica, New York, United StatesPerformance of the Night
WinAljamain SterlingKO (knee)11:07UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega9 Dec 2017Fresno, California, United StatesPerformance of the Night
WinJohn DodsonDecision (split)35:00UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis11 Nov 2017Norfolk, Virginia, United States
LossRaphael AssunçãoDecision (split)35:00UFC 2123 Jun 2017Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
WinJosenaldo SilvaTKO (knee injury)12:30WSOF 3431 Dec 2016New York City, New York, United StatesDefended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship
WinJosh HillKO (head kick and punches)20:38WSOF 3230 Jul 2016Everett, Washington, United StatesDefended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship
WinJoseph BarajasTKO (leg kicks)11:13WSOF 2820 Feb 2016Garden Grove, California, United StatesDefended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship
WinSheymon MoraesSubmission (rear-naked choke)33:46WSOF 221 Aug 2015Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesDefended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship
WinJosh HillDecision (unanimous)55:00WSOF 1812 Feb 2015Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaDefended the WSOF Bantamweight Championship
WinCody BollingerSubmission (rear-naked choke)21:35WSOF 1313 Sep 2014Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United StatesCatchweight (140 lb); Bollinger missed weight
WinJosh RettinghouseDecision (unanimous)55:00WSOF 929 Mar 2014Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWon the inaugural WSOF Bantamweight Championship
WinCarson BeebeKO (punches)10:32WSOF 626 Oct 2013Coral Gables, Florida, United States
WinBrandon HemplemanDecision (unanimous)35:00WSOF 410 Aug 2013Ontario, California, United States
WinTyson NamKO (head kick and punches)12:55WSOF 223 Mar 2013Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
WinMiguel TorresDecision (split)35:00WSOF 112 Nov 2012Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
WinJarrod CardKO (punch)10:47XFC 17: Apocalypse13 Apr 2012Jackson, Tennessee, United StatesBantamweight debut
WinChris ManuelDecision (unanimous)35:00XFC 15: Tribute2 Dec 2011Tampa, Florida, United States
LossDeividas TaurosevičiusSubmission (arm-triangle choke)12:34Ring of Combat 3818 Nov 2011Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesFor the ROC Featherweight Championship
LossRalph AcostaSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:03World Extreme Fighting 4622 Apr 2011Orlando, Florida, United States
WinRyan BixlerSubmission (Americana)11:44RMMA 20: Clash at the Casino8 Apr 2011New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
WinNicolas JoannesSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:49Shoot & Sprawl 22 Oct 2010Northamptonshire, England
DrawSandro ChinaDraw (unanimous)35:00Dojo Combat 117 Apr 2010Juiz de Fora, Brazil
WinAndré RouberteTKO (punches)13:35Shooto: Brazil 1017 Jan 2009Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
LossZeilton RodriguesTKO (punches)11:45Shooto: Brazil 728 Jun 2008Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
LossAlexandre PinheiroTKO (punches)12:58Shooto: Brazil 618 Apr 2008Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
WinJosé Lucas de MeloTKO (punches)1MMA Sports Combat 215 Mar 2008Rio das Ostras, Brazil
WinBruno SantanaSubmission (rear-naked choke)1Desafio: Brazil Fight Center 214 Apr 2007Rio de Janeiro, BrazilPro debut