Report: John Dodson takes on Marlon Moraes at UFC Norfolk

Bantamweights John Dodson and Marlon Moraes will meet on November 11 at UFC Fight Night in Norfolk, Virginia.

A pair of bantamweight sluggers was added to the upcoming Norfolk card, as Farah Hannou reported John Dodson will square off with former World Series of Fighting champion, Marlon Moraes. While the UFC hasn’t made the matchup official, Dodson later announced the matchup himself on his Twitter account.

The Lucky dude I get to fight is @mmarlonmoraes for the #ufcnorfolk let’s get excited. #Theresnomagicwithoutamagician pic.twitter.com/RIWGOzOJQN

— John Dodson III (@JohnDodsonMMA) September 1, 2017

John Dodson (19-8) has been alternating wins and losses since 2015, gathering wins over Zach Makovsky, Manny Gamburyan and, most recently, Eddie Wineland in April. Meanwhile, he was bested by current flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson and John Lineker. Dodson returned to bantamweight following his loss to Johnson at UFC 191 in September 2015.

Former WSOF champion Marlon Moraes (18-4-1) was on a 13-fight winning streak, with five successful title defenses before his UFC arrival. His Octagon debut, though, was not a pleasant one for him, as he dropped a split decision to Raphael Assuncao at UFC 212 in June.

UFC Fight Night 120 takes place at the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Virginia. The card will be televised live on Fox Sports 1, with a lightweight bout between Anthony Pettis and Dustin Poirier serving as the night’s main event.

Bantamweights John Dodson and Marlon Moraes will meet on November 11 at UFC Fight Night in Norfolk, Virginia.

A pair of bantamweight sluggers was added to the upcoming Norfolk card, as Farah Hannou reported John Dodson will square off with former World Series of Fighting champion, Marlon Moraes. While the UFC hasn’t made the matchup official, Dodson later announced the matchup himself on his Twitter account.

John Dodson (19-8) has been alternating wins and losses since 2015, gathering wins over Zach Makovsky, Manny Gamburyan and, most recently, Eddie Wineland in April. Meanwhile, he was bested by current flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson and John Lineker. Dodson returned to bantamweight following his loss to Johnson at UFC 191 in September 2015.

Former WSOF champion Marlon Moraes (18-4-1) was on a 13-fight winning streak, with five successful title defenses before his UFC arrival. His Octagon debut, though, was not a pleasant one for him, as he dropped a split decision to Raphael Assuncao at UFC 212 in June.

UFC Fight Night 120 takes place at the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Virginia. The card will be televised live on Fox Sports 1, with a lightweight bout between Anthony Pettis and Dustin Poirier serving as the night’s main event.

Invicta FC 25: Cheri Muraski Submits Tracy Cortez in Second Round

Tracy Cortez couldn’t nab a win in her pro debut against Cheri Muraski. Cortez vs. Muraski served as the second fight on the Invicta FC 25 card. The two engaged in the clinch right away. Cortez landed some elbows in the clinch. They exchanged knees. Blood poured from the nose of Muraski. Some knees landed […]

Tracy Cortez couldn’t nab a win in her pro debut against Cheri Muraski. Cortez vs. Muraski served as the second fight on the Invicta FC 25 card. The two engaged in the clinch right away. Cortez landed some elbows in the clinch. They exchanged knees. Blood poured from the nose of Muraski. Some knees landed […]

Invicta FC 25: Cheri Muraski Submits Tracy Cortez in Second Round

Tracy Cortez couldn’t nab a win in her pro debut against Cheri Muraski. Cortez vs. Muraski served as the second fight on the Invicta FC 25 card. The two engaged in the clinch right away. Cortez landed some elbows in the clinch. They exchanged knees. Blood poured from the nose of Muraski. Some knees landed […]

Tracy Cortez couldn’t nab a win in her pro debut against Cheri Muraski. Cortez vs. Muraski served as the second fight on the Invicta FC 25 card. The two engaged in the clinch right away. Cortez landed some elbows in the clinch. They exchanged knees. Blood poured from the nose of Muraski. Some knees landed […]

Report: Marlon Moraes-John Dodson Headed to UFC Fight Night 120: Norfolk

Former World Series of Fighting champion Marlon Moraes will take on John Dodson later this year at UFC Fight Night 120. The bout was first reported by Farah Hannoun late Thursday night. Moraes had his lengthy win streak snapped earlier this year when he was dealt a split decision defeat at the hands of Raphael […]

Former World Series of Fighting champion Marlon Moraes will take on John Dodson later this year at UFC Fight Night 120. The bout was first reported by Farah Hannoun late Thursday night. Moraes had his lengthy win streak snapped earlier this year when he was dealt a split decision defeat at the hands of Raphael […]

Holly Holm Believes Mayweather vs. McGregor Was Stopped Early

Holly Holm doesn’t agree with the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor stoppage. On Aug. 26, Mayweather and McGregor went head-to-head inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Money” won the bout via 10th round TKO. McGregor didn’t go down, but referee Robert Byrd felt “Notorious” wasn’t intelligently defending himself. Holm saw the bout and […]

Holly Holm doesn’t agree with the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor stoppage. On Aug. 26, Mayweather and McGregor went head-to-head inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Money” won the bout via 10th round TKO. McGregor didn’t go down, but referee Robert Byrd felt “Notorious” wasn’t intelligently defending himself. Holm saw the bout and […]

MMA Fighter Sergio Da Silva Reportedly Arrested for Alleged Bank Robbery

Mixed martial artist Sergio Da Silva, who competed at Bellator 180 in June, reportedly was arrested Thursday after allegedly robbing a bank in New York City. 
According to TMZ Sports, Da Silva is accused of robbing a Citibank in Queens of an estim…

Mixed martial artist Sergio Da Silva, who competed at Bellator 180 in June, reportedly was arrested Thursday after allegedly robbing a bank in New York City. 

According to TMZ Sports, Da Silva is accused of robbing a Citibank in Queens of an estimated $50,000 on Aug. 24. Police reportedly identified Da Silva using fingerprints from the scene. He allegedly wore a ski mask and threatened to shoot people if the teller did not give him cash.

The 31-year-old lives “right around the corner” from the bank, according to the TMZ report. He holds a 6-9 record as a professional fighter, including an 0-2 mark in Bellator. Matt Rizzo defeated him via submission in the third round of their matchup at Bellator 180.

The robbery charge is a felony and would result in an extended prison time if Da Silva is convicted. 

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