Best fights of Marlon Moraes
Over 16 years as a professional, Marlon Moraes has compiled a 23-13-1 (16) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Marlon Moraes submits Raphael Assunção in their 2nd fight
On February 2, 2019 Marlon Moraes faced Raphael Assunção in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Moraes was 30 years old with a record of 21-5-1, and Assunção was 36 with a record of 27-5. Moraes was on a 3-fight winning streak and Assunção was on a 4-fight winning streak. Moraes submitted Raphael Assunção via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
2. Marlon Moraes KOs Jimmie Rivera in 33 seconds
On June 1, 2018 Marlon Moraes faced Jimmie Rivera in a bantamweight bout. Moraes was 30 years old with a record of 20-5-1, and Rivera was 28 with a record of 21-1. Moraes was on a 2-fight winning streak and Rivera was on a 20-fight winning streak. Moraes stopped Jimmie Rivera via KO in the 1st round.
3. Marlon Moraes KOs Aljamain Sterling
On December 9, 2017 Marlon Moraes faced Aljamain Sterling in a bantamweight bout. Moraes was 29 years old with a record of 19-5-1, and Sterling was 28 with a record of 14-2. Moraes was coming off a win and Sterling was on a 2-fight winning streak. Moraes stopped Aljamain Sterling via KO in the 1st round.
4. Marlon Moraes loses to Raphael Assunção via split decision
On June 3, 2017 Marlon Moraes faced Raphael Assunção in a bantamweight bout. Moraes was 29 years old with a record of 18-4-1, and Assunção was 34 with a record of 24-5. Moraes was on a 13-fight winning streak and Assunção was coming off a win. Moraes lost via split decision. Went the distance with Assunção.
5. Marlon Moraes defeats John Dodson
On November 11, 2017 Marlon Moraes faced John Dodson in a bantamweight bout. Moraes was 29 years old with a record of 18-5-1, and Dodson was 33 with a record of 19-8. Moraes was coming off a loss, while Dodson was coming off a win. Moraes won via split decision.
6. Marlon Moraes KOs Josenaldo Silva
On December 31, 2016 Marlon Moraes defended his WSOF bantamweight title against Josenaldo Silva. Moraes was 28 years old with a record of 17-4-1, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moraes was on a 12-fight winning streak. Moraes stopped Josenaldo Silva via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Marlon Moraes KOs Josh Hill in their 2nd fight
On July 30, 2016 Marlon Moraes defended his WSOF bantamweight title against Josh Hill. It was their second meeting. Moraes was 28 years old with a record of 16-4-1, and Hill was 29 with a record of 14-1. Moraes was on a 11-fight winning streak and Hill was on a 4-fight winning streak. Moraes stopped Josh Hill via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
8. Marlon Moraes defeats Josh Hill
On February 12, 2015 Marlon Moraes defended his WSOF bantamweight title against Josh Hill. Moraes was 26 years old with a record of 13-4-1, and Hill was 28 with a record of 10-0. Moraes was on a 8-fight winning streak and Hill was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Moraes won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Marlon Moraes loses to Henry Cejudo via KO
On June 8, 2019 Marlon Moraes fought Henry Cejudo for the vacant UFC bantamweight title. Moraes was 31 years old with a record of 22-5-1, and Cejudo was 32 with a record of 14-2. Both Moraes and Cejudo were on a 4-fight winning streak. Cejudo stopped Moraes via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
10. Marlon Moraes submits Sheymon Moraes
On August 1, 2015 Marlon Moraes defended his WSOF bantamweight title against Sheymon Moraes. Moraes was 27 years old with a record of 14-4-1, and Moraes was 24 with a record of 7-0. Moraes was on a 9-fight winning streak and Moraes was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Moraes submitted Sheymon Moraes via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Defended the title.