Alexander Volkanovski smashes Yair Rodriguez, retains title in UFC290 headliner
In a flyweight championship epic that will go down in history, Pantoja claimed the 125-pound strap with a split-decision triumph over Moreno in the UFC 290 co-main event. Derek Cleary and Junichiro Kamijo scored the bout 48-47 — both for Pantoja — while Ben Cartlidge saw it 49-46 in favor of Moreno. Pantoja is now an unofficial 3-0 against Moreno, with a decision triumph at UFC Fight Night 129 and an exhibition submission victory on “The Ultimate Fighter 24” also on his ledger.
Pantoja threatened to make it a quick night. He floored Moreno with a short left hook to the chin early in Round 1 before following his foe to the floor and cutting him with elbows from top position. Moreno showed a champion’s resolve by making it to the end of the round, and what ensued thereafter might rank as the best fight in the history of the division.
Moreno regained his bearings and peppered Pantoja the rest of the way with snappy jabs and right hands. He also busted his opponent open with a standing elbow in Round 3. While Moreno held the edge in volume during exchanges, Pantoja continued to fire back under duress, though his power wasn’t the same as it was in the opening stanza. What really made the difference for the Brazilian was his ability to control the majority of the grappling exchanges.
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