B. Moreno alongside Mexican President A. Manuel Photo: Twitter
Almost a month after winning the flyweight belt (up to 56,7kg) in UFC 263, Brandon Moreno continues to be revered in his country. The 'killer baby' was received by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador this Tuesday (07) and received a tribute for being the first Mexican fighter to become world champion.
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“I want to pay tribute here to our compatriot who, with a lot of effort, achieved his dreams and still triumphed in a very motivating way. He invited the Mexican people to overcome themselves and not see anything impossible in life. When there is perseverance, when there is discipline, when there is will, nothing is impossible,” declared Lopez Obrador in a video posted on his website.Twitter'.
Moreno's coronation took place on June 12th at UFC 263. In the co-main fight of the night, the Mexican fighter had a dominant performance in the rematch against Deiveson Figueiredo and won by submission in the third round. After winning the flyweight belt, Brandon now has a record of 19 wins, five setbacks and two draws.
I received Brandon Moreno, UFC world champion in mixed martial arts. Of course, I was very grateful to know that you are an intelligent, professional young man and that on the whole he is rude, as one would think. pic.twitter.com/GyoHZ5VymC
- Andrés Manuel (@lopezobrador_) July 6, 2021
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