Former UFC title challenger and ex-WSOF champion Marlon ‘Magic’ Moraes has retired from the sport of MMA. He leaves behind a career that saw him inches away from glory, whilst experiencing the soul crushing hardships of loss.
Moraes confirmed his retirement in a statement to MMAFighting.
“I want to thank everyone — Sean Shelby, Dana White and the UFC for giving me so many opportunities,” Moraes said. “I wanna thank my family, my coaches, my manager, everybody who has been around and been part of my career.