# Sheymon Moraes

Sheymon da Silva Moraes (born October 11, 1990) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist (MMA) who competes in the Featherweight division. A professional mixed martial artist since 2012, Moraes has also competed in the UFC and Professional Fighters League (PFL).

## Background

Born in 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. He amassed a record of 3–1 in the organization, challenging Marlon Moraes for the WSOF Bantamweight Championship but losing in the effort.

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

He joined UFC after settling a two-year contract dispute with World Series of Fighting.
Moraes made his UFC debut on November 25, 2017 against Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum. He lost the fight via a submission.
His next fight came on August 4, 2018 at UFC 227 against Matt Sayles. He won the fight in a unanimous decision.
Moraes faced Julio Arce on November 3, 2018 at UFC 230. He won the fight via split decision.
Moraes faced Sodiq Yusuff on March 30, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 2. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Moraes faced Andre Fili on July 13, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 155. He lost the fight via knockout in round one and was subsequently released from the promotion.

### Professional Fighters League

On October 6, 2020, news surfaced that Moraes had signed with the Professional Fighters League.

#### 2021 season

Moraes made his PFL debut against Brendan Loughnane on April 23, 2021 at PFL 1. He lost the bout via KO in the first round.
Moraes was scheduled to face Movlid Khaybulaev at PFL 4 on June 10, 2021. A day before the event, Movlid was pulled and Moraes was rescheduled to face Jesse Stirn. He won the bout via a kimura submission at the end of the second round.
Moraes faced Lazar Stojadinovic on August 27, 2021 at PFL 9. He won the fight via TKO in the second round.

#### 2022 season

Moraes faced Boston Salmon on April 28, 2022 at PFL 2. He won the bout via unanimous decision.
Moraes faced Lance Palmer on June 24, 2022 at PFL 5. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.
Moraes rematched Marlon Moraes, replacing the injured Shane Burgos on November 25, 2022, at PFL 10. He won the bout in the third round via TKO stoppage.

### Post PFL

Moraes returned after a two year layoff to face fellow UFC vet T.J. Brown on August 30, 2024 at United Fight League 5, defeating him via unanimous decision.

## Championships and accomplishments
### Kickboxing / Muay Thai

* Brazilian Kickboxing Champion (Three times)
* Muay Thai Brazilian Champion (Two times)

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 22 matches | 16 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 8 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 16–6 | T.J. Brown | Decision (unanimous) | United Fight League 5 | August 30, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Chandler, Arizona, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 15–6 | Marlon Moraes | TKO (punches) | PFL 10 (2022) | November 25, 2022 | 3 | 0:58 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Loss | 14–6 | Lance Palmer | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 5 (2022) | June 24, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 14–5 | Boston Salmon | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 2 (2022) | April 28, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Arlington, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 13–5 | Lazar Stojadinovic | TKO (punches) | PFL 9 (2021) | August 27, 2021 | 2 | 4:45 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 12–5 | Jesse Stirn | Submission (kimura) | PFL 4 (2021) | 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 (2021) | 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 | Bantamweight debut. |