A video of former UFC bantamweight Marlon Moraes detaining a person during a traffic stop went around online on 5 September 2026. Moraes now works as a police officer. The clip captures him bringing the individual down and maintaining control.
The footage got significant attention given his background. Sports and news outlets picked it up because of his fighting past. Moraes performed at elite level in the UFC before joining law enforcement. No details about the suspect or what triggered the traffic stop have been confirmed.