Marlon Moraes
UFC 2017–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 84.0
Scouting report
Long-reigning WSOF champion Marlon "Magic" Moraes earned a UFC title shot on the back of first-round knockouts of Aljamain Sterling, Jimmie Rivera, and Raphael Assuncao. Hailing from Nova Friburgo, Brazil, Moraes rose through the division with hand speed, switch head kicks, and Muay Thai. His striking speed is captured by his 92 Kickboxing, 88 Boxing, and 84 Overall rating.
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Moving to the UFC in 2017 after defending his WSOF title, Moraes dropped a close split decision to Raphael Assuncao in Rio before scoring first-round knockouts of John Dodson and Aljamain Sterling in Fresno. His Muay Thai kicks, switch-stance power, and combination boxing are reflected in an 86 Boxing and 90 Kickboxing score during this debut year on the roster.
Moraes secured a title shot with a first-round knockout of Jimmie Rivera in Utica and a guillotine submission of Raphael Assuncao in Fortaleza in 2018 and 2019, before dropping a vacant title bout to Henry Cejudo and defeating Jose Aldo by split decision at UFC 245. His striking power and kicking game justify his 88 Boxing and 92 Kickboxing.
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