Fight Path: Marlon Moraes the next version of UFC’s Edson Barboza?

Marlon Moraes has been a skilled fighter from the beginning, as his two Brazilian Muay Thai national championships underline.

But when given the choice, he picked mixed martial arts, and he became a second standout up-and-comer from his small Brazilia…

Marlon Moraes has been a skilled fighter from the beginning, as his two Brazilian Muay Thai national championships underline.

But when given the choice, he picked mixed martial arts, and he became a second standout up-and-comer from his small Brazilian town.

Now, the up-and-comer, who’s in process of relocating to the U.S., is being compared to his hometown friend: fast-rising UFC prospect and dangerous striker Edson Barboza.