Brandon Moreno

It's been a while since fans have seen Brandon Moreno fight anyone besides Deiveson Figueiredo, but that's what happened when he stepped into the Octagon to ...

Kara-France earned the shot by going 4-1. Kara-France was looking for his first chance at holding the flyweight title by going up against the former champion. Things got dicey in the third round when Kara-France swept Moreno and landed some massive ground and pound to cut open his face but as the round looked to wind down Moreno flurried and stopped Kara-France to end the fight in a big way.

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.

I practiced that kick so many times,” said Moreno, who switched camps after his last fight with Deiveson Figueiredo and was trained for this one by James ...

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I practiced that kick so many times,” said Moreno, who switched camps after his last fight with Deiveson Figueiredo and was trained for this one by James ...

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In the co-main event of UFC 277, the interim flyweight title was on the line. Former undisputed champion Brandon Moreno (19-6-2) returned...

Nice combination from Kara-France lands and he’s taken the momentum back in the third. Big shots from Kara-France lands and he’s starting to look good here from the top position. Another nice jab from Moreno. Head kick miss for Kara-France and Moreno ducks under and gets a body lock. Kara-France comes forward with immediate pressure and lands a leg kick. Moreno gets a brief clinch and lands a knee. Check left hook lands flush for Moreno. Right hand over the top lands for Moreno and now he’s upping the pressure. Nice 1-2 lands for Moreno on the get up. Another nice jab from Moreno lands and Kara-France misses wildly with a kick. Big left hook lands for Moreno. Kara-France looks a little uncomfortable here in the first round. Moreno gauging the range on the outside and throws a jab. Kara-France takes the center and throws a low kick. Originally, Moreno and Figueiredo were being paired for a fourth fight.

The Mexican star can't wait to put his rivalry with Deiveson Figueiredo to rest now that he won the UFC interim flyweight title. Moreno (20-6-2 MMA, 8-3-2 UFC) ...

“You see the guy when he arrived to the arena, he looks (like he’s) in another different division,” Moreno said. So I promise I just want to finish my business with him and then the next challenger, I’ll be ready for him.” He’s the champion, so I want to fight against him. We can go to Brazil,” Moreno said. Moreno thinks there’s something to that, but wouldn’t make any assumptions. The Mexican star can’t wait to put his rivalry with Deiveson Figueiredo to rest now that he won the UFC interim flyweight title.

Brandon Moreno became the new interim flyweight title belt holder after defeating Kai Kara-France at UFC 277 but his postfight injuries make him look ...

He's the champion, so I want to fight against him. "It's not like, 'Oh, I want to fight against Deiveson Figueiredo again," Moreno said. Moreno said he doesn't want to fight Figueiredo again but he wants to be the champion.