Former champion ends slump and returns to winning ways at Noche UFC.

Brandon Moreno (left) defeats Joseph Morales (right). Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/UFCESPANOL

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Brandon Moreno 's experience made the difference in the co-main event of Noche UFC , on Saturday night (12), in Arizona (USA). Former flyweight champion (up to 56,7 kg), after two consecutive defeats, the Mexican overcame Joseph Morales by split decision and returned to winning ways in MMA. At 32 years old, the fighter has a record of 24 wins, 10 losses and two draws, with five wins by knockout and 11 by submission.

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Moreno sought to box from the start, connecting with straight punches and applying pressure at close range. At two minutes, Morales secured a takedown, but the Mexican moved well on the ground until the American opted to return to striking. On their feet, the two fought a balanced round, with Morales showing improvement in his boxing.

In the second round, Morales landed quick punches, while both fighters sought close range to land powerful strikes. With one minute remaining, Moreno landed a strong sequence, but the American remained on his feet. It was a good round of striking, with both fighters finding good opportunities and keeping the fight at a high level.

In the third round, Morales tried to take the fight to the ground, but Brandon managed to defend the attempt. The two continued exchanging punches with high intensity and, with just under two minutes remaining, Moreno managed to take Morales down and connect with strikes until the end of the fight. In the end, Brandon Moreno was declared the winner by split decision.

Noche UFC Results

MAIN CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jean Silva defeated Jose Miguel Delgado by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:57 of round 3.

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Brandon Moreno defeated Joseph Morales by split decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Tommy McMillen defeated Marwan Rahiki by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alexa Grasso defeated Manon Fiorot by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Curtis Blaydes defeated Waldo Cortes Acosta by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): David Martinez defeated Dan Ige by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

PRELIMINARY CARD 

Catchweight (up to 58,9 kg): Tim Elliott defeated Edgar Chairez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Ignacio Bahamondes defeated Muslim Salikhov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Yousri Belgaroui defeated Djorden Santos by knockout (punches) at 4:25 of round 1.

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Tommy Gantt defeated Drakkar Klose by submission (triangle choke) at 2:44 of round 3.

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Rong Zhu defeated Rafa Garcia by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Sean King III defeated Jessie Rosas by knockout (takedown and punches) at 0:36 of round 1.

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Regina Tarin defeated JJ Aldrich by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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