Marlon Moraes
BrazilLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Marlon Moraes holds a professional MMA record of 23-13-1. Marlon Moraes has won 23 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 10 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Marlon Moraes lands 3.37 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 0.87 takedowns per 15 minutes. Marlon 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
- 1988-04-26
- Age
- 38
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Birthplace
- Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Tiger Muay Thai · Brazil
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Marlon Moraes sits in the top 25.
- #3 Most performance bonuses, Bantamweight8
- #14 Shortest average fight time, Bantamweight7:50
- #17 Fastest knockouts, Bantamweight0:33
- #17 Most knockdowns, Bantamweight5
- #19 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Bantamweight0.9
- #20 Strikes absorbed per minute, Bantamweight4.53
- #21 Fastest finishes, Bantamweight0:33
- #3 Most performance bonuses, Bantamweight8
- #10 Shortest average fight time, Bantamweight7:50
- #12 Fastest knockouts, Bantamweight0:33
- #13 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Bantamweight0.9
- #14 Fastest finishes, Bantamweight0:33
- #16 Most knockdowns, Bantamweight5
- #18 Strikes absorbed per minute, Bantamweight4.53
Bonus résumé
Marlon Moraes has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.
- ★ POTNvs Raphael Assuncao · UFC Fight NightFeb 2, 2019
- ★ POTNvs Jimmie Rivera · UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs MoraesJun 1, 2018
- ★ POTNvs Aljamain Sterling · UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs OrtegaDec 9, 2017
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Marlon Moraes earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSPFLPFL 4: Regular Season· Jun 8, 2023· Featherweight· 23-13-1 vs 11-0TKOR1 · 3:02
- LOSSPFLPFL 1: 2023 Regular Season· Apr 1, 2023· Lightweight· 23-12-1 vs 27-4TKOR2 · 1:11
- LOSSPFLPFL 10: 2022 Championships· Nov 25, 2022· Lightweight· 23-11-1 vs 15-6TKOR3 · 0:58
- LOSSvs Song YadongUFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev· Mar 12, 2022· Bantamweight· 23-10-1 vs 19-6-1TKOR1 · 2:06
- LOSSUFCUFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega· Sep 25, 2021· Bantamweight· 23-9-1 vs 14-4TKOR2 · 4:25
- LOSSvs Rob FontUFCUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Neal· Dec 19, 2020· Bantamweight· 23-8-1 vs 18-4TKOR1 · 3:47
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Moraes vs Sandhagen· Oct 11, 2020· Bantamweight· 23-7-1 vs 13-2TKOR2 · 1:03
- WINvs Jose AldoUFCUFC 245: Usman vs Covington· Dec 14, 2019· Bantamweight· 23-6-1 vs 28-6SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 238: Cejudo vs Moraes· Jun 8, 2019· Bantamweight· 22-6-1 vs 15-2TKOR3 · 4:51
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night· Feb 2, 2019· Bantamweight· 22-5-1 vs 26-6POTNSUBR1 · 3:17
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Rivera vs Moraes· Jun 1, 2018· Bantamweight· 21-5-1 vs 21-2POTNTKOR1 · 0:33
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Ortega· Dec 9, 2017· Bantamweight· 20-5-1 vs 14-3POTNTKOR1 · 1:07
- WINvs John DodsonUFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Pettis· Nov 11, 2017· Bantamweight· 19-5-1 vs 19-9SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 212: Aldo vs Holloway· Jun 2, 2017· Bantamweight· 18-5-1 vs 24-5SDR3 · 5:00
- WINWSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino· Dec 31, 2016· Bantamweight· 18-4-1 vs 25-5TKOR1 · 2:30
- WINWSOF 32: Moraes vs. Hill 2· Jul 30, 2016· Bantamweight· 17-4-1 vs 14-2TKOR2 · 0:38
- WINvs Joe Barajas×3Title bout · Title win #3WSOF 28: Moraes vs. Barajas· Feb 20, 2016· Bantamweight· 16-4-1 vs 12-2TKOR1 · 1:13
- WINWSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields· Aug 1, 2015· Bantamweight· 15-4-1 vs 7-1SUBR3 · 3:46
- WINWSOF 18: Moraes vs. Hill· Feb 12, 2015· Bantamweight· 14-4-1 vs 10-1UD
- WINvs Cody BollingerWSOF 13: Moraes vs. Bollinger· Sep 13, 2014· Catchweight· 13-4-1 vs 16-4SUBR2 · 1:35
- WINvs Josh RettinghouseWSOF 9: Carl vs. Palhares· Mar 29, 2014· Bantamweight· 12-4-1 vs 10-3UD
- WINvs Carson BeebeWSOF 6: Burkman vs. Carl· Oct 26, 2013· Bantamweight· 11-4-1 vs 14-3TKOR1 · 0:32
- WINvs Brandon HemplemanWSOF 4: Spong vs. DeAnda· Aug 10, 2013· Bantamweight· 10-4-1 vs 9-2UD
- WINvs Tyson NamWSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson· Mar 23, 2013· Bantamweight· 9-4-1 vs 12-5TKOR1 · 2:55
- WINWSOF 1: Arlovski vs. Cole· Nov 3, 2012· Bantamweight· 8-4-1 vs 40-6SD
- WINvs Jarrod CardXFC 17: Apocalypse· Apr 13, 2012· Bantamweight· 7-4-1 vs 13-6-1TKOR1 · 0:48
- WINvs Chris ManuelXFC 15: Tribute· Dec 2, 2011· Featherweight· 6-4-1 vs 8-4-2UD
- LOSSRing of Combat 38· Nov 18, 2011· Featherweight· 5-4-1 vs 14-5SUBR1 · 2:34
- LOSSvs Ralph AcostaWorld Extreme Fighting· Apr 21, 2011· 5-3-1 vs 9-6SUB
- WINvs Ryan BixlerRenaissance Mixed Martial Arts· Apr 7, 2011· 5-2-1 vs 24-17-1SUB
- WINvs Nicolas JoannesUnited Kingdom Regional· Oct 2, 2010· 4-2-1 vs 2-2SUB
- DRAWvs Sandro de SouzaMinas Gerais Regional· Apr 17, 2010· 3-2-1 vs 4-0-1DRAW
- WINvs Andre RouberteShooto Brasil· Jan 17, 2009· 3-2 vs 1-1TKO
- LOSSvs Zeilton RodriguesShooto Brasil· Jun 28, 2008· 2-2 vs 3-0TKO
- LOSSvs Alexandre PinheiroShooto Brasil· Apr 19, 2008· 2-1 vs 1-0TKO
- WINvs Fabiano de MeloRio de Janeiro Regional· Mar 15, 2008· 2-0 vs 0-4TKO
- WINvs Bruno SantanaRio de Janeiro Regional· Apr 14, 2007· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
- LOSSvs Ary FariasACBJJ 19· Nov 14, 2025· 0-1SUB
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
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1730▼14
- Peak
- 1859Feb 3, 2019
- Rated fights
- 37
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 23-13-1.
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 (TKO).
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.