Marlon Moraes transitions from fighter to regulation enforcement
Moraes started his skilled MMA profession in April 2007 on the Brazil regional scene. After an up-and-down begin to his profession, he grew to become a star in World Collection of Combating (now PFL), finally changing into the promotion’s bantamweight champion.
After 4 profitable WSOF title defenses, Moraes made his UFC debut at UFC 212. He misplaced a cut up resolution to Raphael Assunção, snapping what on the time was a 13-fight profitable streak.
Moraes would go on to win 4 consecutive fights within the UFC Octagon, together with vicious knockouts of former bantamweight titleholder Aljamain Sterling and Rivera. He fought for the then-vacant bantamweight title at UFC 238, dropping to Henry Cejudo by third-round TKO.
A win over UFC Corridor of Famer José Aldo can be the final victory of Moraes’s profession. He misplaced seven consecutive fights to finish his profession within the cage, struggling back-to-back losses to Brendan Loughnane and Braga through the 2023 PFL common season.
Moraes’s MMA profession featured loads of highlights and memorable moments. Many fighters battle to transition to life after competitors, though Moraes appears content material with making a distinction in his group going ahead.