The previous UFC fighter has stepped away from martial arts to start a brand new chapter devoted to public service.
The individual in query is Marlon Moraes, who retired from MMA in June 2023 following a first-round KO loss to Gabriel Braga in PFL4, after which joined the Coral Springs Police Division as a police officer in Could 2024.
Magic, who presently patrols the streets of South Florida on night time shifts, just lately advised CBS Information that his motivation for changing into a police officer was easy: to serve and assist folks locally.
“Each time I am going to work, I need to assist somebody,” Moraes mentioned. “When the telephone rings, I need to be the one to reply it.”
Coral Springs Police Division Deputy Chief Ryan Gallagher additionally praised Moraes, highlighting the MMA veteran’s professionalism and powerful dedication to public service.
“We discovered knowledgeable, caring and charismatic one who needs to serve the neighborhood,” Gallagher mentioned.
What’s Marlon Moraes’ file within the UFC?
Marlon Moraes competed within the UFC from June 2017 to March 2022. ‘Magic’ dropped a cut up choice to Rafael Asuncao in his Octagon debut at UFC 212, however rapidly bounced again to win 4 straight and earn a shot on the bantamweight title with notable wins over Aljamain Sterling and John Dodson.
Nevertheless, the 38-year-old Brazilian’s title shot resulted in disappointment when he was thwarted by a third-round knockout by former two-division champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 238 in June 2019. Later that 12 months, he received the ultimate victory of his profession over Corridor of Famer Jose Aldo.
After this victory, Moraes by no means received once more and endured six brutal knockout losses within the UFC and PFL, retiring with a file of 23-13-1, together with 5-6 within the UFC.
