Recent News on Sherdog.com · Sep 16, 2022
Marlon Moraes Ends Brief Retirement, Signs With PFL for 145-Pound Return
Once again, a fighter’s retirement came to an end just a few months after saying goodbye to the sport.
On Thursday night, ESPN announced that Marlon Moraes (23-10-1) has come out retirement to sign with the Professional Fighters League. The report mentioned, that per Moraes’ manager Ali Abdelaziz, the contract was not finalized but was expected to come together shortly. Minutes later, Moraes publicized his return to the organization, and he will be competing at 145 pounds when he does come back. There is no currently announced event or opponent for his first fight back, although PFL recently picked up fellow ex-Ultimate Fighting Championship vet Shane Burgos as well.