Fighter

Sheymon Moraes

"Lion"

17-8-0

BrazilLast 5

17-8-0 · 7 finishes · Full stats →

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Sheymon Moraes holds a professional MMA record of 17-8-0. Sheymon 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, Sheymon Moraes lands 3.00 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Sheymon 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: 1990-10-11
Age: 35
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Team Nogueira · Brazil

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (204 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power94

Kick power98

Punch speed96

Kick speed97

Accuracy84

Takedowns61

Ground striking94

Submissions74

Chin64

Body strength93

Cardio82

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

#21 Best significant strike defence, Featherweight63.6%

PFL

UFC

#19 Best significant strike defence, Featherweight63.6%

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

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

Sheymon Moraes's salary & career earnings →

Career history

LOSS
vs Magomed Sulumov
ACAACA 208: Shaikhaev vs Tumenov· Oct 4, 2026· Lightweight
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
PFLPFL 10: 2022 Championships· Nov 25, 2022· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 23-11-1
TKO
R3 · 0:58
LOSS
vs Lance Palmer
PFLPFL 5: 2022 Regular Season· Jun 24, 2022· Lightweight· 14-6 vs 23-6
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Boston Salmon
PFLPFL 2: 2022 Regular Season· Apr 28, 2022· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 8-4
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Lazar Stojadinovic
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2021 Playoffs· Aug 26, 2021· Featherweight· 13-5 vs 14-9
DEC
R3 · 4:45
WIN
vs Jesse Stirn
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2021 Regular Season· Jun 9, 2021· Featherweight· 12-5 vs 11-5
SUB
R2 · 4:59
LOSS
vs Brendan Loughnane
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2021 Regular Season· Apr 22, 2021· Featherweight· 11-5 vs 21-3
KO
R1 · 2:55
LOSS
vs Andre Fili
UFCUFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs Ladd· Jul 13, 2019· Featherweight· 11-4 vs 20-6
TKO
R1 · 3:07
LOSS
vs Sodiq Yusuff
UFCUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Gaethje· Mar 30, 2019· Featherweight· 11-3 vs 9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Julio Arce
UFCUFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis· Nov 3, 2018· Featherweight· 11-2 vs 15-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Matt Sayles
UFCUFC 227: Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2· Aug 4, 2018· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 7-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Zabit Magomedsharipov
UFCUFC 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 TBA
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Apr 20, 2012· 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs TBA
Max Fight· Mar 17, 2012· 1-0
DEC

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 35 years old (born Oct 11, 1990).

Where is Sheymon Moraes from?

Sheymon Moraes is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY