Best fights of Adriano Moraes
Over 15 years as a professional, Adriano Moraes has compiled a 22-6 (16) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Adriano Moraes KOs Demetrious Johnson
On April 7, 2021 Adriano Moraes defended his ONE flyweight title against Demetrious Johnson. Moraes was 32 years old with a record of 18-3, and Johnson was 34 with a record of 23-3-1. Moraes was coming off a win and Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Moraes stopped Demetrious Johnson via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
2. Adriano Moraes defeats Kairat Akhmetov in their 2nd fight
On August 5, 2017 Adriano Moraes fought Kairat Akhmetov for the ONE flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Moraes was 29 years old with a record of 15-2, and Akhmetov was 29 with a record of 23-0. Moraes was on a 2-fight winning streak and Akhmetov was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Moraes won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new flyweight champion.
3. Adriano Moraes loses to Demetrious Johnson in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On May 5, 2023 Adriano Moraes fought Demetrious Johnson for the ONE flyweight title. It was their third meeting. Moraes was 35 years old with a record of 20-4, and Johnson was 36 with a record of 24-4-1. Moraes was coming off a loss, while Johnson was coming off a win. Moraes lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Johnson.
4. Adriano Moraes loses to Demetrious Johnson in their 2nd fight via KO
On August 27, 2022 Adriano Moraes defended his ONE flyweight title against Demetrious Johnson. It was their second meeting. Moraes was 34 years old with a record of 20-3, and Johnson was 36 with a record of 23-4-1. Moraes was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Johnson was coming off a loss. Johnson stopped Moraes via KO in the 4th round. Lost the title.
5. Adriano Moraes submits Yuya Wakamatsu
On March 26, 2022 Adriano Moraes defended his ONE flyweight title against Yuya Wakamatsu. Moraes was 33 years old with a record of 19-3, and Wakamatsu was 27 with a record of 15-4. Moraes was on a 2-fight winning streak and Wakamatsu was on a 5-fight winning streak. Moraes submitted Yuya Wakamatsu via guillotine choke in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
6. Adriano Moraes submits Geje Eustaquio
On September 12, 2014 Adriano Moraes fought Geje Eustaquio for the vacant inaugural ONE flyweight title. Moraes was 26 years old with a record of 11-1, and Eustaquio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moraes was on a 2-fight winning streak. Moraes submitted Geje Eustaquio via guillotine choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
7. Adriano Moraes defeats Geje Eustaquio in their 3rd fight
On January 25, 2019 Adriano Moraes fought Geje Eustaquio for the vacant ONE flyweight title. It was their third meeting. Moraes was 30 years old with a record of 17-3, and Eustaquio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moraes was coming off a loss. Moraes won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Adriano Moraes KOs Dileno Lopes
On June 23, 2013 Adriano Moraes fought Dileno Lopes for the vacant Shooto Brazil flyweight title. Moraes was 25 years old with a record of 8-0, and Lopes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moraes was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Moraes stopped Dileno Lopes via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
9. Adriano Moraes defeats Riku Shibuya
On March 13, 2015 Adriano Moraes defended his ONE flyweight title against Riku Shibuya. Moraes was 26 years old with a record of 12-1, and Shibuya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moraes was on a 3-fight winning streak. Moraes won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Adriano Moraes submits Danny Kingad
On November 10, 2017 Adriano Moraes defended his ONE flyweight title against Danny Kingad. Moraes was 29 years old with a record of 16-2, and Kingad was 22 with a record of 7-0. Moraes was on a 3-fight winning streak and Kingad was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Moraes submitted Danny Kingad via rear naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.