TLDR
- Video shows former UFC fighter Marlon Moraes restraining a man during a South Florida traffic stop
- Moraes fought in the UFC from 2017 to 2021 and challenged for the bantamweight title in 2019
- The Brazilian fighter holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and compiled a 23-11 professional record
- Circumstances of how Moraes became involved in the traffic stop remain unclear
- No charges or legal issues related to Moraes’ involvement have been reported
Sources: middleeasy.com | middleeasy.com
A video has surfaced showing former UFC bantamweight contender Marlon Moraes restraining a man during a traffic stop in South Florida. The footage, which was recently released, shows the Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter using his grappling skills to control an individual during what appears to be a law enforcement situation.
The video captures Moraes physically restraining the man while police officers were present at the scene. Details about when exactly the incident occurred have not been fully disclosed.
Moraes, who fought in the UFC from 2017 to 2021, competed at bantamweight and challenged for the title during his tenure with the promotion. He is trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has extensive experience in mixed martial arts combat sports.
Background on Marlon Moraes
The 36-year-old fighter was once considered one of the top bantamweights in the world. Before joining the UFC, Moraes held the World Series of Fighting bantamweight championship.
😯🚔 Former UFC bantamweight Marlon Moraes is now a cop in South Florida
After a traffic stop, this man asked Moraes: ‘What are you gonna do? You can’t do sh*t’
He stepped towards Moraes, and Moraes floored him with ease 👏 pic.twitter.com/xxbSesgzIf
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) September 5, 2026
During his UFC career, Moraes faced some of the division’s top competitors. He fought for the vacant bantamweight title against Henry Cejudo at UFC 238 in June 2019, losing by third-round TKO.
Moraes compiled a professional MMA record of 23-11 before stepping away from active competition. His last fight in the UFC took place in 2021.
The Brazilian fighter is known for his powerful striking and well-rounded grappling skills. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which appears to have been useful during the traffic stop incident.
Details of the Traffic Stop
The circumstances that led to Moraes becoming involved in the traffic stop remain unclear. The video shows him in control of the situation, using techniques that appear consistent with his martial arts training.
It is not known whether Moraes was a bystander who intervened or if he was directly involved in the initial traffic stop. Police in South Florida have not released an official statement about the incident.
The footage does not show any injuries to either Moraes or the man he was restraining. Law enforcement officers can be seen in the video alongside the former UFC fighter.
Since retiring from professional competition, Moraes has remained connected to the martial arts community in South Florida. The region is home to numerous MMA gyms and training facilities where many professional fighters live and train.
The video has begun circulating on social media platforms, drawing attention from MMA fans and followers. No charges or legal issues related to Moraes’ involvement have been reported at this time.
