“Should’ve Quit a Long Time Ago”: Following 7 Straight Losses, Ex-UFC Star Marlon Moraes Announces Retirement at PFL 4, Fans React

Marlon Moraes displayed his competency in the world of mixed martial arts when he defeated Aljamain Sterling and Josenaldo Silva. The bantamweight division of the UFC witnessed the rise of Moraes as he went ahead with a phenomenal display of his prowess. However, his victory was short-lived. The fighter lost several bouts after facing defeat at the hands of Henry Cejudo. He decided to leave the UFC and reasoned that he didn’t have the motivation to start everything back again after a long losing streak.

Thereafter, he switched to PFL and fought for the league. With his final battle against Gabriel Braga at PFL 4, ‘Magic’ decided to finally hang his gloves. As the news traveled the lands of social media, the fans took over the comments section and expressed their beliefs. While many fans claimed that the fighter should have retired long ago, many others wished him the best and seemed sad about his departure.

Bittersweet reactions to Marlon Moraes announcing his retirement

Moraes has fought numerous giants in the bantamweight division and won over the fans’ hearts by defeating Jose Aldo, Sterling, and Silva. However, his defeat against Cejudo seemingly marked the fall of his empire. 

He recently fought Braga at PFL 4. Unfortunately, the bout didn’t have a chance to complete the first round. Braga knocked out Moraes with his powerful punches in the first round. Right after his final defeat, the fighter knew that it was time to retire from the MMA arena.

Right after he announced his retirement, the social media platforms exploded with the news. MMA Fighting also shared the moment on Instagram. The caption read, “A roller coaster of emotions for Marlon Moares, who announces his retirement from MMA.” As soon as the post hit the platform, the fans went into a frenzy in the comments section.

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Here is what the fans said:

• About 4 fights too late, 7 brutal knockouts in a row is serious damage to his health. His family/coaches should be ashamed
• Bro is going out like Bigfoot Silva
• Oh man, thank god. Dude is a legend, but he’s been washed badly.
• He tried. He really tried. Enjoy retirement bro.
• The MMA Gods can just be cruel sometimes
• was rooting for him to get one last win, sad to see him go down again I think he made the right call
• All hate aside let’s just wish him good health man
• 9 straight losses (lost to Jose) and 8 by KO. Bro should’ve quit a long time ago
• After he got brutally knocked out again. So sad man
• Respect to him, but it was tough to see him out like that .
• Prime Marlon was a specimen

This news might come as a shock to his fans as in a recent interview with ‘Sherdog’, the Brazilian shared how he wanted to continue fighting. But after seven back-to-back MMA losses, it would have been difficult for the 35-year-old to find the same momentum he had earlier. What are your thoughts about Moraes’ retirement? Let us know in the comments down below.

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