Sheymon Moraes
Sheymon Moraes | |
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Born | Sheymon da Silva Moraes[1] October 11, 1990 Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil[2] |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
Division | Featherweight Bantamweight |
Reach | 72 in (183 cm)[2] |
Fighting out of | Los Angeles, California United States[2] |
Team | Black House (2011–present)[3] |
Rank | Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] Purple belt in Judo[3] Brown belt in kickboxing |
Years active | 2012–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 18 |
Wins | 13 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 6 |
Losses | 5 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Sheymon da Silva Moraes (born October 11, 1990)[1] is a Brazilian mixed martial artist (MMA) who is competes in the Featherweight division of Professional Fighters League. A professional mixed martial artist since 2012, Moraes has also competed in the UFC.
Background[]
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Moraes trained and competed in judo from his early childhood to the age of 12. After walking away from the sport, he started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and kickboxing for fun. Eventually he started competing in Muay Thai which led him to mixed martial arts.
Mixed martial arts career[]
Early career[]
Moraes started his professional MMA career in 2012. Racking up a record of 6–0 in his native Brazilian circuit, Moraes signed a four-fight contract with World Series of Fighting.[4] He amassed a record of 3–1 in the organization, challenging Marlon Moraes for the WSOF Bantamweight Championship but losing in the effort.[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship[]
He joined UFC after settling a two-year contract dispute with World Series of Fighting.[5][6]
Moraes made his UFC debut on November 25, 2017 against Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum.[7] He lost the fight via a submission.[8]
His next fight came on August 4, 2018 at UFC 227 against Matt Sayles.[9] He won the fight in a unanimous decision.[10]
Moraes faced Julio Arce on November 3, 2018 at UFC 230.[11] He won the fight via split decision.[12]
Moraes faced Sodiq Yusuff on March 30, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 2.[13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14]
Moraes faced Andre Fili on July 13, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 13.[15] He lost the fight via knockout in round one and was subsequently released from the promotion.[16][17]
Professional Fighters League[]
On October 6, 2020, news surfaced that Moraes had signed with the Professional Fighters League.[18]
Moraes made his PFL debut against Brendan Loughnane on April 23, 2021 at PFL 1.[19] He lost the bout via KO in the first round.[20]
Moraes was scheduled to face Movlid Khaybulaev at PFL 4 on June 10, 2021.[21] A day before the event, Movlid was pulled and Moraes was rescheduled to face Jesse Stirn.[22] He won the bout via a kimura submission at the end of the second round.[23]
Moraes faced Lazar Stojadinovic on August 27, 2021 at PFL 9.[24] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[25]
Championships and accomplishments[]
Kickboxing / Muay Thai[]
- Brazilian Kickboxing Champion (Three times)
- Muay Thai Brazilian Champion (Two times)
Mixed martial arts record[]
Professional record breakdown | ||
18 matches | 13 wins | 5 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 2 |
By submission | 1 | 2 |
By decision | 6 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win | 13–5 | Lazar Stojadinovic | TKO (punches) | PFL 9 | August 27, 2021 | 2 | 4:45 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
Win | 12–5 | Jesse Stirn | Submission (kimura) | PFL 4 | June 10, 2021 | 2 | 4:59 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Catchweight (146.8 lb) bout; Stirn missed weight. |
Loss | 11–5 | Brendan Loughnane | KO (punches) | PFL 1 | April 23, 2021 | 1 | 2:55 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Loss | 11–4 | Andre Fili | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd | July 13, 2019 | 1 | 3:07 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
Loss | 11–3 | Sodiq Yusuff | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje | March 30, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 11–2 | Julio Arce | Decision (split) | UFC 230 | November 3, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States | |
Win | 10–2 | Matt Sayles | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 227 | August 4, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
Loss | 9–2 | Zabit Magomedsharipov | Submission (anaconda choke) | UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum | November 25, 2017 | 3 | 4:30 | Shanghai, China | |
Win | 9–1 | Luis Palomino | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 31 | June 17, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States | |
Win | 8–1 | Robbie Peralta | TKO (punches) | WSOF 26 | December 18, 2015 | 2 | 3;21 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Featherweight debut. |
Loss | 7–1 | Marlon Moraes | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WSOF 22 | August 1, 2015 | 3 | 3:46 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | For the WSOF Bantamweight Championship. |
Win | 7–0 | Gabriel Solorio | Decision (split) | WSOF 16 | December 13, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
Win | 6–0 | Felipe Alves | KO (elbow) | Nitrix Champion Fight 20 | April 12, 2014 | 1 | 0:20 | Blumenau, Brazil | |
Win | 5–0 | Eliel dos Santos e Santos | Decision (split) | Team Nogueira: MMA Circuit 1 | December 22, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 4–0 | Pedro Nobre | TKO (punches) | Bitetti Combat 12 | September 8, 2012 | 2 | 4:16 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 3–0 | Pedro Arruda | TKO (knees to the body) | Bitetti Combat 12 | September 8, 2012 | 1 | 2:33 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 2–0 | Jefferson Silva dos Santos | TKO (elbows) | Mortal Kombat Championship 1 | April 20, 2012 | 2 | 2:48 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 1–0 | Richard Medeiros | Decision (unanimous) | Max Fight 11 | March 17, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil |
See also[]
- List of current PFL fighters
- List of male mixed martial artists
References[]
- ^ a b Mixed martial arts show results Date: August 1, 2015
- ^ a b c d "Sheymon Moraes - Official UFC® Profile". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ a b Guilherme Cruz (July 13, 2019). "From missed childhood to Anderson Silva's advice, Sheymon Moraes finds happiness in the UFC". mmafighting.com.
- ^ a b Guilherme Cruz (February 24, 2017). "Sheymon Moraes requests his release from WSOF, 'disrespectful' Ray Sefo (updated)". mmafighting.com.
- ^ "Welcome to the UFC: Sheymon Moraes". MMA Today. 2017-10-23. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "With contract dispute in rearview mirror, Sheymon Moraes is anxious to fight real fights again". Ag. Fight. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Sheymon Moraes added to UFC Fight Night 122 in Shanghai". MMAjunkie. 2017-10-05. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 122 results: Flawless Zabit Magomedsharipov chokes out Sheymon Moraes with 30 seconds left". MMAjunkie. 2017-11-25. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "Matt Sayles vs. Sheymon Moraes added to UFC 227 in Los Angeles". MMAjunkie. 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "UFC 227 results: Sheymon Moraes survives late charge, outpoints Matt Sayles". MMAjunkie. 2018-08-05. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "UFC 230 adds Shane Burgos-Kurt Holobaugh, Julio Arce-Sheymon Moraes". MMAjunkie. 2018-08-30. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
- ^ Doherty, Dan (2018-11-03). "UFC 230 Results: Sheymon Moraes Tops Julio Arce in Bloody Battle". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ^ Marcel Dorff (2019-01-29). "Featherweight talents Sheymon Moraes and Sodiq Yusuff fight at UFC Philadelphia" (in Dutch). mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- ^ "UFC Philadelphia: Strong finish nets Sodiq Yusuff unanimous call over Sheymon Moraes". MMA Junkie. 2019-03-30. Retrieved 2019-03-31.
- ^ DNA, MMA. "Featherweightclash tussen Andre Fili en Sheymon Moraes toegevoegd aan UFC Sacramento". Retrieved 2019-05-22.
- ^ Orl; oyo (2019-07-13). "UFC Sacramento: Andre Fili knocks out Moraes in stunning fashion". FanSided. Retrieved 2019-07-14.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (October 3, 2019). "Sheymon Moraes announces release from UFC". mmafighting.com.
- ^ Tristen Critchfield (October 6, 2020). "Cezar 'Mutante' Among Eight New Additions to Professional Fighters League Roster". Sherdog.com.
- ^ Head, Simon. "Anthony Pettis vs. Clay Collard to headline PFL 2021 season opener". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ Staff (2021-04-23). "PFL 1: Pettis vs. Collard Results". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ^ "Anthony Pettis to headline 2021 PFL 4 as lightweights, featherweights get second fights". MMA Junkie. 2021-05-13. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ^ Martin, Damon (2021-06-09). "PFL 4 card loses two-time champ Lance Palmer, rescheduled with new opponent at PFL 6". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "PFL 4 2021 Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ Newswire, MMA Fighting (2021-08-10). "PFL announces full 2021 Playoff 3 card, Brendan Loughnane vs. Movlid Khaybulaev headlines". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "Wade, Khaybulaev, Carlos Junior and Hamlet lock up PFL championship berths". ESPN.com. 2021-08-27. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Sheymon Moraes MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
External links[]
- 1990 births
- Living people
- Brazilian male mixed martial artists
- Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Brazilian Muay Thai practitioners
- Brazilian male judoka
- Featherweight mixed martial artists
- Bantamweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai
- Mixed martial artists utilizing judo
- Mixed martial artists utilizing brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Sportspeople from Niterói
- Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters