Marlon Moraes called it quits on his career this previous Thursday at PFL 4, after suffering a seventh successive knockout loss. However, should the former UFC title contender decide to return, he would need medical clearance to participate once more.
Moraes’ defeat occurred just past the three-minute mark in the initial round, with Gabriel Braga flooring him. This marked his third consecutive loss at PFL, after briefly retiring post his UFC stint in 2022.
On the following Monday, the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission disclosed the medical suspensions from the card. Moraes was dealt a 60-day compulsory suspension and an indefinite suspension, contingent on a physician’s clearance to return to the ring.
The suspension will remain in effect even if Moraes stays in retirement, given his streak of seven consecutive knockouts.
The only other extensive suspension at PFL 4 resulted from a devastating knee injury Delan Monte sustained in his first round against Josh Silveira. Monte received a compulsory 90-day suspension and an indefinite suspension, pending medical clearance for competition.
Here is the comprehensive list of medical suspensions from PFL 4 in Atlanta:
Jesus Pinedo: 7 days
Brendan Loughnane: 21 days
Movlid Khaybulaev: 7 days
Tyler Diamond: 21 days
Marthin Hamlet: 7 days
Sam Kei: 7 days
Bubba Jenkins: 7 days
Sung Bin Jo: 7 days
Josh Silveira: 7 days
Delan Monte: 90-day mandatory suspension, indefinite suspension pending medical clearance
Gabriel Braga: 7 days
Marlon Moraes: 60-day mandatory suspension, indefinite suspension pending medical clearance
Ty Flores: 14 days
Dan Spohn: 14 days
Chris Wade: 7 days
Ryoji Kudo: 7 days
Impa Kasanganay: 7 days
Tim Caron: 7 days
Andrew Sanchez: 21 days
Taylor Johnson: 14 days
Abigail Montes: 7 days
Brandy Hester: 7 days
Alexei Pergande: 7 days
Akeem Bashir: 7 days
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Marlon Moraes suspension
Who received the longest suspension at PFL 4?
Marlon Moraes and Delan Monte received the longest suspensions at PFL 4. Both were handed indefinite suspensions that require medical clearance to compete again. Moraes also received a 60-day mandatory suspension, while Monte received a 90-day mandatory suspension.
What led to Marlon Moraes’ suspension?
Marlon Moraes was suspended following his seventh consecutive loss by knockout. The indefinite suspension was given with a mandatory 60-day period, and he will require a doctor’s clearance to fight again if he decides to come out of retirement.
Who else received a suspension at PFL 4?
Numerous other fighters at PFL 4 received suspensions of varying lengths. These include Jesus Pinedo, Brendan Loughnane, Movlid Khaybulaev, Tyler Diamond, Marthin Hamlet, Sam Kei, Bubba Jenkins, Sung Bin Jo, Josh Silveira, Ty Flores, Dan Spohn, Chris Wade, Ryoji Kudo, Impa Kasanganay, Tim Caron, Andrew Sanchez, Taylor Johnson, Abigail Montes, Brandy Hester, Alexei Pergande, and Akeem Bashir.
How long will Marlon Moraes’ suspension last?
Marlon Moraes’ suspension will last a minimum of 60 days, but it’s an indefinite suspension. This means the suspension will last until he gains medical clearance to compete again.
What is the medical suspension for?
A medical suspension in MMA is typically given to protect a fighter after a strenuous bout or a severe injury. It is designed to give the fighter a mandatory rest period to recover before they can compete again.
More about Marlon Moraes suspension
- PFL 4 Fight Results and Highlights
- Marlon Moraes’ Fight History
- What is a Medical Suspension in MMA?
- Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission
6 comments
Can’t belive Marlon went down again. It’s a tough game, hope he’s okay.
Feel bad for Moraes man, he was a beast in his prime… gotta know when to step back tho…
brutal sport, mma, Moraes’ suspension ain’t no surprise. 7 KO losses in a row? dude needs to rest and heal.
whoa Delan Monte also got a 90 days! that knee injury looked gnarly… hope the dude recovers.
health should always be a priority. good on the commission for stepping in. fighters need protection from themselves sometimes.
Marlon, pls stay retired, you’ve done enough mate…we remember the champ you were, not these losses.