Sheymon Moraes

17-8-0

BrazilLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Magomed Sulumov · Unanimous Decision · Oct 4, 2026

17-8-0 · 7 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Magomed SulumovUD · R3 5:00

ACAACA 208: Shaikhaev vs Tumenov·October 4, 2026

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Sheymon Moraes holds a professional MMA record of 17-8-0. Moraes has won 17 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Moraes lands 3.00 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Moraes also has 1 recorded Special rules bout. Most recent fight: October 4, 2026. Tracked organizations: ACA, PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 72"183 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Oct 11, 1990
Age: 36
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Career history

LOSS
vs Magomed Sulumov
ACA 208: Shaikhaev vs Tumenov· Oct 4, 2026· Lightweight· 17-8 vs 14-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Andre Harrison
Victory Fighting League· Oct 24, 2025· Lightweight· 17-7 vs 22-4-1
SD
LOSS
vs Julio Arce
Victory Fighting League· Aug 15, 2025· Featherweight· 16-7 vs 20-6
UD
WIN
vs TJ Brown
United Fight League 5· Aug 30, 2024· Featherweight· 16-6 vs 18-12
UD
WIN
vs Marlon Moraes
PFL 10: 2022 Championships· Nov 25, 2022· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 23-11-1
TKO
R3 · 0:58
LOSS
vs Lance Palmer
PFL 5: 2022 Regular Season· Jun 24, 2022· Featherweight· 14-6 vs 23-6
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Boston Salmon
PFL 2: 2022 Regular Season· Apr 28, 2022· Featherweight· 14-5 vs 8-4
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Lazar Stojadinovic
Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2021 Playoffs· Aug 26, 2021· Featherweight· 13-5 vs 14-9
DEC
R3 · 4:45
WIN
vs Jesse Stirn
Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2021 Regular Season· Jun 9, 2021· Featherweight· 12-5 vs 11-5
SUB
R2 · 4:59
LOSS
vs Brendan Loughnane
Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2021 Regular Season· Apr 22, 2021· Featherweight· 11-5 vs 21-3
KO
R1 · 2:55
LOSS
vs Andre Fili
UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs Ladd· Jul 13, 2019· Featherweight· 11-4 vs 20-6
TKO
R1 · 3:07
LOSS
vs Sodiq Yusuff
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Gaethje· Mar 30, 2019· Featherweight· 11-3 vs 9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Julio Arce
UFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis· Nov 3, 2018· Featherweight· 11-2 vs 15-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Matt Sayles
UFC 227: Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2· Aug 4, 2018· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 7-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Zabit Magomedsharipov
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Gastelum· Nov 25, 2017· Featherweight· 9-2 vs 14-1
SUB
R3 · 4:30
WIN
vs Luis Palomino
WSOF 31: Ivanov vs. Copeland· Jun 17, 2016· Featherweight· 9-1 vs 24-13
UD
WIN
vs Robert Peralta
WSOF 26: Palmer vs. Almeida· Dec 18, 2015· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 18-7
TKO
R2 · 3:21
LOSS
vs Marlon Moraes
WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields· Aug 1, 2015· Bantamweight· 7-1 vs 15-4-1
SUB
R3 · 3:46
WIN
vs Gabriel Solorio
WSOF 16: Palhares vs. Fitch· Dec 13, 2014· Bantamweight· 7-0 vs 11-8
SD
WIN
vs Felipe Alves
NCF 20· Apr 12, 2014· Bantamweight· 6-0 vs 14-14
TKO
R1 · 0:20
WIN
vs Eliel dos Santos
Circuito Team Nogueira· Dec 22, 2012· 5-0 vs 16-10
DEC
WIN
vs Pedro Nobre
Bitetti Combat 12· Sep 8, 2012· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 12-1-2
TKO
R2 · 3:40
WIN
vs Pedro Arruda
Bitetti Combat 12· Sep 8, 2012· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 5-2
TKO
R1 · 2:03
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Apr 20, 2012· 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Max Fight· Mar 17, 2012· 1-0
DEC

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Team Nogueira

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Punch power92

Kick power96

Punch speed96

Kick speed97

Accuracy85

Takedowns66

Ground striking86

Submissions90

Chin79

Body strength92

Cardio94

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 17-8-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.03per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.18per min

64% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 2-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.00per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.64per min

64% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed54%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

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

All MMA

#18 Best significant strike defence, Featherweight63.6%

PFL

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Salary & career earnings

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

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1623▼8
Peak: 1681Nov 4, 2018
Rated fights: 23

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Frequently asked questions

When does Sheymon Moraes fight next?

Sheymon Moraes has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Sheymon Moraes's record?

Sheymon Moraes's professional MMA record is 17-8-0.

Who is Sheymon Moraes fighting next?

Sheymon Moraes's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Sheymon Moraes fight last?

Sheymon Moraes most recently fought Magomed Sulumov at ACA 208: Shaikhaev vs Tumenov on Sunday, October 4, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Sheymon Moraes fight in?

Sheymon Moraes fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Sheymon Moraes have?

Sheymon Moraes has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Sheymon Moraes?

Sheymon Moraes is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Sheymon Moraes weigh?

Sheymon Moraes weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Sheymon Moraes's reach?

Sheymon Moraes has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Sheymon Moraes?

Sheymon Moraes is 36 years old (born Oct 11, 1990).

Where is Sheymon Moraes from?

Sheymon Moraes is from Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY