After taking a while off, Brandon
Moreno got here again trying rejuvenated at
UFC Edmonton.
The previous flyweight king outstruck Amir Albazi
for the higher a part of 5 rounds in a clear-cut unanimous
determination triumph in Saturday’s headliner at Rogers Place in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Albazi, who misplaced for the primary time in
six Octagon appearances, was unable to match his Mexican opponent
throughout exchanges on the ft, and he was additionally unable to floor
“Murderer Child.”
For Moreno, it was a much-needed return to the win column after
back-to-back losses. These struggles prompted him to announce in
March that he could be
taking a break from MMA to permit his physique and thoughts to relaxation.
“What can I say? I really feel simply wonderful, All of the vibes, all of the
setting round my coaching camp was on level. It was simply
good. I wished to indicate that in my efficiency tonight, and I
really feel I did it,” Moreno stated on the post-fight press convention.
“I felt so related, and I felt all of the items have been in the correct
place. It was a dominant efficiency, and that is the form of
efficiency I do know I’m capable of do in my subsequent fights.”
Moreno will undoubtedly be an observer when Alexandre
Pantoja defends the flyweight crown in opposition to newcomer Kai Asakura
at UFC 310
subsequent month. The 30-year-old Fortis
MMA product is taking a sensible view of his title hopes given
the present local weather of the flyweight division. He’s 0-2 in opposition to
Pantoja, with a 3rd, unofficial loss approaching Season 24 of “The
Final Fighter.”
“I wish to be sincere with myself, I believe, possibly, I’ve to combat
yet another time earlier than the title,” Moreno stated. “However I don’t know
what the UFC is pondering proper now. Possibly they received so impressed
with the efficiency tonight and say, ‘Possibly he can get the title
subsequent.’ I do know [Brandon] Royval is there. Kai
Kara-France is attempting to get the chance for the title
subsequent. So, I don’t know. I’ll be prepared for no matter.”
Along with his fights with Pantoja, Moreno has loads of
expertise in opposition to the remainder of the division’s prime contenders. He’s
1-1 in opposition to Royval, together with a split-decision loss on Feb. 24.
He’s additionally 2-0 in opposition to Kara-France in UFC competitors. There are
additionally new foes akin to Asakura and Tatsuro
Taira. Whereas some potentialities curiosity him greater than others,
Moreno is prepared to take regardless of the promotion may supply.
“I can get [a rematch] with Royval,” Moreno stated. “I don’t wish to
combat with Kai once more as a result of I fought him twice and I beat him, however
if I’ve to try this [I will]. Tatsuro Taira is there. Kai Asakura,
let’s see what occurs there in opposition to Pantoja. If he loses, that may
be the following one. I don’t know, let’s see what occurs.”
