Brandon Moreno

MORENO WINS Brandon Moreno added an interim flyweight championship belt to his resume with a (INSERT METHOD OF VICTORY HERE) win over.

It isn't often that a fourth fight is necessary between two competitors, but this is the exception. Moreno landed a nasty body kick that sent Kara-France to the floor and ended the fight. However, business started to pick up in Round 2 as Moreno's boxing allowed him to score with a few hooks.

With Deiveson Figueiredo sidelined due to injury, the UFC opted to whip up an interim flyweight belt, with Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France competing for ...

Moreno then moved in with a combo, finishing with a kick to the body. Following the win, Deiveson Figueiredo was brought into the cage — with Moreno saying he would be an example to his daughter, family, and the world, and apologizing for some past comments that had offended the champ. Back on his feet, Moreno fanned on a spinning back fist. That led to some clinch work, with Kara-France managing to stay up and separate after a Moreno takedown attempt. Moreno found a home for his left hand; about half a minute later, Kara-France did the same with his right. Round three saw Moreno planted on his back early care of a sweep, but he immediately threw up a high guard.

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Moreno body kick to the liver, and Kara-France goes down. Moreno wins by a body kick in round three. Moreno rushes in and clinches with Kara-France after Kara-France misses with a head kick. Kara-France tries to set up his right hand, but Moreno beats him to it and lands a right hand over the top of Kara-France’s jab. A leg kick from Moreno causes Kara-France to stumble for a moment. Kara-France is settling into the fight — he’s tagging Moreno and moving back out of range before the counters arrive. Moreno swarms him and rains down punches from above to cause referee Herb Dean to step in and stop the fight. Kara-France falls into the guard now and goes down to his knees. Kara-France shoots, Moreno stuffs, and moves out. A low blow from Kara-France causes a pause in the action. Former champion Brandon Moreno makes his return to face Kai Kara-France in what could be one of the best fights of the night. Another right hand from Kara-France. Moreno stalking Kara-France now.