Sergio Moraes

"The Panther"

MMA Record: 14-6-1
UFC Record: 8-5-0
Weight Class: Welterweight

Sergio Moraes "The Panther" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Sergio Moraes has 9 wins in the UFC. Sergio Moraes lands an average of 2.42 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.2 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

14
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Sergio Moraes, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has competed with an impressive record of 14-6-1, with eight victories and five losses within the UFC. Weighing in at 170 lbs., Moraes stands tall at 6' 0', boasting a reach of 72'. In terms of fighting style, Moraes demonstrates an average of 2.42 significant strikes per minute and maintains a striking accuracy of 42%. He absorbs an average of 3.73 strikes per minute, with a commendable strike defense rate of 59%. Additionally, he averages one takedown attempt every 15 minutes, achieving success in 38% of his attempts. Moraes has achieved notable victories throughout his career, including a significant decision win over Tim Means, who held an ELO rating of 1072 at the time. His most recent fight was on November 16, 2019. Prior to that, he won against Ben Saunders via submission (arm triangle) in September 2018 and defeated Tim Means again in February 2018 by decision. However, Moraes suffered losses against Anthony Rocco Martin and Warlley Alves in March 2019 and May 2019, respectively, both ending in knockout/technical knockout. His last loss was against James Krause on November 16, 2019.

Biggest Win
Tim Means in 2018
Opponent ELO: 1072

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 0'
Weight
Welterweight
Reach
72'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jul 23 1982
Age
43
Peak ELO
1081
ELO Rank
557 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
267-110-6
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1055.6
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1031.5

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.42
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
42%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.73
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
59%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.2
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
38%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.4
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Sergio Moraes Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2019-11-16 UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Jacare James Krause KO/TKO Punch 3 4:19 Loss
2019-05-11 UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade Warlley Alves KO/TKO Punch 3 4:13 Loss
2019-03-09 UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos Anthony Rocco Martin U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2018-09-22 UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders Ben Saunders SUB Arm Triangle 2 4:42 Win
2018-02-03 UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders Tim Means S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2017-09-16 UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch Kamaru Usman KO/TKO Punch 1 2:48 Loss
2017-03-11 UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum Davi Ramos U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2016-11-19 UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira Zak Ottow S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2016-05-14 UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic Luan Chagas S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2015-12-10 UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant Omari Akhmedov KO/TKO Punches 3 2:18 Win
2015-04-11 UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2 Mickael Lebout U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2013-08-03 UFC 163: Aldo vs Jung Neil Magny SUB Triangle Choke 1 3:13 Win
2012-10-13 UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar Renee Forte SUB Rear Naked Choke 3 3:10 Win
2012-06-23 UFC 147: Silva vs Franklin 2 Cezar Ferreira U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Sergio Moraes ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
14 2019-11-16 James Krause 1097 Loss -14 1036
13 2019-05-11 Warlley Alves 1061 Loss -16 1050
12 2019-03-09 Anthony Rocco Martin 1092 Loss -15 1066
11 2018-09-22 Ben Saunders 1055 Win +21 1081
10 2018-02-03 Tim Means 1072 Win 0 1060
9 2017-09-16 Kamaru Usman 1084 Loss -16 1060
8 2017-03-11 Davi Ramos 1000 Win +13 1076
7 2016-11-19 Zak Ottow 1000 Win 0 1063
6 2016-05-14 Luan Chagas 1000 Win 0 1063
5 2015-12-10 Omari Akhmedov 1044 Win +21 1063
4 2015-04-11 Mickael Lebout 1000 Win +15 1042
3 2013-08-03 Neil Magny 1016 Win +21 1027
2 2012-10-13 Renee Forte 1000 Win +22 1006
1 2012-06-23 Cezar Ferreira 1000 Loss -16 984

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