Sheymon da Silva Moraes (born October 11, 1990)
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 .
His next fight came on August 4, 2018 at UFC 227 against Matt Sayles.
Moraes faced Julio Arce on November 3, 2018 at UFC 230.
Moraes faced Sodiq Yusuff on March 30, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 2.
Moraes faced Andre Fili on July 13, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 155.
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.
Moraes faced Lazar Stojadinovic on August 27, 2021 at PFL 9.
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.
Moraes rematched Marlon Moraes, replacing the injured Shane Burgos on November 25, 2022, at PFL 10.
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
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Brazilian Kickboxing Champion (Three times)
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Muay Thai Brazilian Champion (Two times)
Mixed martial arts record
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|Win
|align=center|17–7
|Andre Harrison
|Decision (split)
|Victory Fighting League: Clash of the Champions
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|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|New York City, New York, United States
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|Loss
|align=center|16–7
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Julio Arce
|Decision (unanimous)
|Victory Fighting League: Battle of the Burroughs
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|New York City, New York, United States
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|Win
|align=center|16–6
|T.J. Brown
|Decision (unanimous)
|United Fight League 5
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Chandler, Arizona, United States
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|Win
|align=center|15–6
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Marlon Moraes
|TKO (punches)
|PFL 10 (2022)
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|align=center|3
|align=center|0:58
|New York City, New York, United States
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|Loss
|align=center|14–6
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Lance Palmer
|Decision (unanimous)
|PFL 5 (2022)
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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|Win
|align=center|14–5
|Boston Salmon
|Decision (unanimous)
|PFL 2 (2022)
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Arlington, Texas, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|13–5
|Lazar Stojadinovic
|TKO (punches)
|PFL 9 (2021)
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|align=center|2
|align=center|4:45
|Hollywood, Florida, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|12–5
|Jesse Stirn
|Submission (kimura)
|PFL 4 (2021)
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|align=center|2
|align=center|4:59
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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|Loss
|align=center|11–5
|Brendan Loughnane
|KO (punches)
|PFL 1 (2021)
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:55
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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|Loss
|align=center|11–4
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Andre Fili
|KO (punches)
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|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:07
|Sacramento, California, United States
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|11–3
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Sodiq Yusuff
|Decision (unanimous)
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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|Win
|align=center|11–2
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Julio Arce
|Decision (split)
|UFC 230
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|New York City, New York, United States
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|Win
|align=center|10–2
|Matt Sayles
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 227
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Los Angeles, California, United States
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|Loss
|align=center|9–2
|Zabit Magomedsharipov
|Submission (anaconda choke)
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|align=center|3
|align=center|4:30
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Shanghai, China
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|Win
|align=center|9–1
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Luis Palomino
|Decision (unanimous)
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|8–1
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Robbie Peralta
|TKO (punches)
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|align=center|2
|align=center|3:21
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|7–1
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Marlon Moraes
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
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|align=center|3
|align=center|3:46
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|Win
|align=center|7–0
|Gabriel Solorio
|Decision (split)
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Sacramento, California, United States
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|Win
|align=center|6–0
|Felipe Alves
|KO (elbow)
|Nitrix Champion Fight 20
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:20
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Blumenau, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|5–0
|Eliel dos Santos e Santos
|Decision (split)
|Team Nogueira: MMA Circuit 1
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|4–0
|Pedro Nobre
|TKO (punches)
|Bitetti Combat 12
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|align=center|2
|align=center|4:16
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|3–0
|Pedro Arruda
|TKO (knees to the body)
|Bitetti Combat 12
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:33
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|2–0
|Jefferson Silva dos Santos
|TKO (elbows)
|Mortal Kombat 1
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|align=center|2
|align=center|2:48
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|1–0
|Richard Medeiros
|Decision (unanimous)
|Max Fight 11
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|São Paulo, Brazil
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See also
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List of male mixed martial artists
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