Marlon Moraes Takes Down Motorist During Traffic Stop
During a traffic stop in South Florida, Marlon Moraes, a former UFC bantamweight and current police officer, subdued a confrontational motorist using a hip toss. The incident occurred on March 27 and was captured in viral footage.
The motorist had been verbally aggressive towards Moraes and another officer, ignoring multiple warnings to step back before approaching them. Following the takedown, other officers assisted in handcuffing the individual.
Moraes, who joined the Davie Police Department in June 2024 before transferring to Coral Springs, had a challenging career in the UFC, exiting the organization in 2023 after a seven-fight losing streak. He returned to MMA competition on August 28, 2023, achieving a victory against Maximiliano Perez, marking his first win since 2019.
