In the UFC's sights, Marlon Moraes holds a charity event in Nova Friburgo

Marlon is the current WSOF (World Series Of Fighting) bantamweight champion. (Photo: MMAJunkie)

WSOF (World Series Of Fighting) bantamweight champion, Marlon moraes It’s not only beautiful inside the Octagon. On vacation after his last fight, when he defeated Naldo Silva at WSOF 34, December 31, 2016, in New York (USA), and defended his belt for the fifth consecutive time, the Brazilian will hold a charity event this Saturday, the 21st January, at 10 am (Brasília time), in Nova Friburgo, his hometown, in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro.

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Estação Livre, the former Integration Bus Station, in the center of Nova Friburgo, will be the stage for the event, which will include an exchange for 1 kg of non-perishable food. The total collected will be donated to local charities. During the event, participants will be able to enjoy a Muay Thai and MMA seminar taught by Marlon, as well as a motivational talk and autograph and photo session with the champion.

“I was missing my city, my friends and my family. I hadn't been here for a while, and now I'm enjoying every second with everyone. I want to hug every resident of Nova Friburgo, because everyone has always been very supportive of my career. So, that's why I thought about holding the event. It's a kind of thanks to them. I want to see everyone there on Saturday”, declared Moares.

According to the athlete, the intention of the event is to be able to share a little of his almost ten years of professional experience with fans, teaching values ​​for each person's personal life, regardless of whether they are a professional athlete or not.

“I have been a WSOF fighter for more than four years and I have learned a lot during this period. The main one was having confidence in what you do with your heart. I love fighting, it's what I chose to be my profession. I didn't imagine that I would arrive at the event and line up 11 opponents, but I surpassed myself day after day in training. I discovered that I had an internal strength that I didn't even imagine, and that's what I want to pass on to the fans. Have discipline, dedication and responsibility. Even if the young man does not become a professional athlete, he will certainly become a better, good person”, said the fighter.

When asked about his future, Marlon did not reveal which organization he will fight for in 2017, but highlighted that the definition should be announced soon. In WSOF since 2012, the Brazilian has been constantly mentioned as a likely UFC signing.

“I know the fans are anxious to know which event I'm going to fight for, but you can believe me: I'm even more excited than you (laughs). I want to define this as quickly as possible, and it's all in the hands of my manager. Whether in the UFC or anywhere else, I will take action to do what I always wanted, always seek victory and provide a great spectacle for the public. I have received good proposals, but I am still analyzing what the best option will be. Soon, I believe that by the end of January, we will have a definition”, he concluded.

Marlos Moraes, 28 years old, has been WSOF champion since March 2014, when he defeated Josh Rettinghouse by unanimous decision to win the bantamweight belt. Since then, there have been six victories in six fights, having defended the title on five occasions. Undefeated for more than five years (13 fights), the Friborg native has a professional record with 18 wins, four defeats and one draw.

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