Former UFC title challenger Marlon Moraes retires after crushing first-round KO

Marlon Moraes. Photo via Instagram (@pflmma)

Former top ranked UFC fighter Marlon Moraes has decided to call it a career.

The retirement came Thursday at 2023 PFL 4, after his seventh straight loss.

“I wish I had better performances here, but guys, I gave it all my heart. I trained hard. I can look myself in the mirror every day and be proud of myself,” Moraes said after the fight.

”I can’t be sad today. Man, I’m happy. I have a beautiful wife, two kids. I’m a happy man, you know?”

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Marlon Moraes challenged for the UFC title

Back in 2019, Marlon Moraes fought Henry Cejudo for the vacant UFC bantamweight title at UFC 239.

After starting the fight strong, Moraes lost in the third round.

The last win of his career came in December 2019, with a split decision over former UFC featherweight king Jose Aldo at UFC 245.

Moraes ended his career with a 23-13 record. His most notable wins came against Raphael Assuncao, Jose Aldo, Jimmie Rivera and current UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling.

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