Marlon Moraes

"Magic"

24-13-1★ 3bonuses

BrazilLast 5

Grappling 0-1

Last fight: Win vs Maximiliano Perez · Unanimous Decision · Aug 28, 2026

24-13-1 · 16 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Gabriel BragaKO · R1 3:02

PFLPFL 4: Regular Season·June 8, 2023

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Marlon Moraes holds a professional MMA record of 24-13-1. Moraes has won 24 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 10 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Moraes lands 3.37 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 0.87 takedowns per 15 minutes. Moraes also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: June 8, 2023. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 67"170 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Apr 26, 1988
Age: 38
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Career history

WIN
vs Maximiliano Perez
LMC 2· Aug 28, 2026· 139 lb Catchweight· 24-13-1 vs 14-16
UD
LOSS
vs Gabriel Braga
PFL 4: Regular Season· Jun 8, 2023· Featherweight· 23-13-1 vs 11-0
KO
R1 · 3:02
LOSS
vs Brendan Loughnane
PFL 1: 2023 Regular Season· Apr 1, 2023· Featherweight· 23-12-1 vs 27-4
TKO
R2 · 1:11
LOSS
vs Sheymon Moraes
PFL 10: 2022 Championships· Nov 25, 2022· Lightweight· 23-11-1 vs 15-6
TKO
R3 · 0:58
LOSS
vs Song Yadong
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev· Mar 12, 2022· Bantamweight· 23-10-1 vs 19-6-1
TKO
R1 · 2:06
LOSS
vs Merab Dvalishvili
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega· Sep 25, 2021· Bantamweight· 23-9-1 vs 14-4
TKO
R2 · 4:25
LOSS
vs Rob Font
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Neal· Dec 19, 2020· Bantamweight· 23-8-1 vs 18-4
TKO
R1 · 3:47
LOSS
vs Cory Sandhagen
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs Sandhagen· Oct 11, 2020· Bantamweight· 23-7-1 vs 13-2
TKO
R2 · 1:03
WIN
vs Jose Aldo
UFC 245: Usman vs Covington· Dec 14, 2019· Bantamweight· 23-6-1 vs 28-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Henry CejudoTitle bout
UFC 238: Cejudo vs Moraes· Jun 8, 2019· Bantamweight· 22-6-1 vs 15-2
TKO
R3 · 4:51
WIN
vs Raphael Assuncao
UFC Fight Night· Feb 2, 2019· Bantamweight· 22-5-1 vs 26-6
SUB
R1 · 3:17
POTN
WIN
vs Jimmie Rivera
UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs Moraes· Jun 1, 2018· Bantamweight· 21-5-1 vs 21-2
TKO
R1 · 0:33
POTN
WIN
vs Aljamain Sterling
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Ortega· Dec 9, 2017· Bantamweight· 20-5-1 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 1:07
POTN
WIN
vs John Dodson
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Pettis· Nov 11, 2017· Bantamweight· 19-5-1 vs 19-9
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Raphael Assuncao
UFC 212: Aldo vs Holloway· Jun 2, 2017· Bantamweight· 18-5-1 vs 24-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Josinaldo Silva×5Title bout · Title win #5
WSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino· Dec 31, 2016· Bantamweight· 18-4-1 vs 25-5
TKO
R1 · 2:30
WIN
vs Josh Hill×4Title bout · Title win #4
WSOF 32: Moraes vs. Hill 2· Jul 30, 2016· Bantamweight· 17-4-1 vs 14-2
TKO
R2 · 0:38
WIN
vs Joe Barajas×3Title bout · Title win #3
WSOF 28: Moraes vs. Barajas· Feb 20, 2016· Bantamweight· 16-4-1 vs 12-2
TKO
R1 · 1:13
WIN
vs Sheymon Moraes×2Title bout · Title win #2
WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields· Aug 1, 2015· Bantamweight· 15-4-1 vs 7-1
SUB
R3 · 3:46
WIN
vs Josh Hill×1Title bout · Title win #1
WSOF 18: Moraes vs. Hill· Feb 12, 2015· Bantamweight· 14-4-1 vs 10-1
UD
WIN
vs Cody Bollinger
WSOF 13: Moraes vs. Bollinger· Sep 13, 2014· Catchweight· 13-4-1 vs 16-4
SUB
R2 · 1:35
WIN
vs Josh Rettinghouse
WSOF 9: Carl vs. Palhares· Mar 29, 2014· Bantamweight· 12-4-1 vs 10-3
UD
WIN
vs Carson Beebe
WSOF 6: Burkman vs. Carl· Oct 26, 2013· Bantamweight· 11-4-1 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 0:32
WIN
vs Brandon Hempleman
WSOF 4: Spong vs. DeAnda· Aug 10, 2013· Bantamweight· 10-4-1 vs 9-2
UD
WIN
vs Tyson Nam
WSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson· Mar 23, 2013· Bantamweight· 9-4-1 vs 12-5
TKO
R1 · 2:55
WIN
vs Miguel Torres
WSOF 1: Arlovski vs. Cole· Nov 3, 2012· Bantamweight· 8-4-1 vs 40-6
SD
WIN
vs Jarrod Card
XFC 17: Apocalypse· Apr 13, 2012· Bantamweight· 7-4-1 vs 13-6-1
TKO
R1 · 0:48
WIN
vs Chris Manuel
XFC 15: Tribute· Dec 2, 2011· Featherweight· 6-4-1 vs 8-4-2
UD
LOSS
vs Deividas Taurosevicius
Ring of Combat 38· Nov 18, 2011· Featherweight· 5-4-1 vs 14-5
SUB
R1 · 2:34
LOSS
vs Ralph Acosta
World Extreme Fighting· Apr 21, 2011· 5-3-1 vs 9-6
SUB
WIN
vs Ryan Bixler
Renaissance Mixed Martial Arts· Apr 7, 2011· 5-2-1 vs 24-17-1
SUB
WIN
vs Nicolas Joannes
United Kingdom Regional· Oct 2, 2010· 4-2-1 vs 2-2
SUB
DRAW
vs Sandro de Souza
Minas Gerais Regional· Apr 17, 2010· 3-2-1 vs 4-0-1
DRAW
WIN
vs Andre Rouberte
Shooto Brasil· Jan 17, 2009· 3-2 vs 1-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Zeilton Rodrigues
Shooto Brasil· Jun 28, 2008· 2-2 vs 3-0
TKO
LOSS
vs Alexandre Pinheiro
Shooto Brasil· Apr 19, 2008· 2-1 vs 1-0
TKO
WIN
vs Fabiano de Melo
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Mar 15, 2008· 2-0 vs 0-4
TKO
WIN
vs Bruno Santana
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Apr 14, 2007· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Tiger Muay Thai

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

One-Shot Power

97 · top 6% in division

Punch power97

Kick power92

Punch speed96

Kick speed81

Accuracy63

Takedowns72

Ground striking79

Submissions92

Chin61

Body strength76

Cardio72

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 24-13-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.17per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.56per min

54% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.99per 15 min

41% success

Takedowns stuffed46%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 5-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.37per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.53per min

54% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.87per 15 min

42% success

Takedowns stuffed46%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Marlon Moraes sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#3 Most performance bonuses, Bantamweight8

UFC

Bonus résumé

Marlon Moraes has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Marlon Moraes earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Marlon Moraes's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #1 Bantamweight
First ranked: Jun 7, 2017
Times ranked: 194

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1622▲6
Peak: 1862Feb 3, 2019
Rated fights: 38

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Frequently asked questions

When does Marlon Moraes fight next?

Marlon Moraes has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Marlon Moraes's record?

Marlon Moraes's professional MMA record is 24-13-1.

Who is Marlon Moraes fighting next?

Marlon Moraes's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Marlon Moraes fight last?

Marlon Moraes most recently fought Gabriel Braga at PFL 4: Regular Season on Thursday, June 8, 2023, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Marlon Moraes fight in?

Marlon Moraes fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Marlon Moraes have?

Marlon Moraes has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Marlon Moraes won?

Marlon Moraes has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Marlon Moraes?

Marlon Moraes is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Marlon Moraes weigh?

Marlon Moraes weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Marlon Moraes's reach?

Marlon Moraes has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Marlon Moraes?

Marlon Moraes is 38 years old (born Apr 26, 1988).

Where is Marlon Moraes from?

Marlon Moraes is from Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY