{
  "id": 7021012,
  "title": "Noche UFC results: Brandon Moreno shows off slick striking and grappling to beat Joseph Morales",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/noche-ufc-results-brandon-moreno-shows-off-slick-striking-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T23:59:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/noche-ufc-results-brandon-moreno-235942495.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Glendale, Arizona - Brandon Moreno secured a hard-fought split decision victory over Joseph Morales in the Noche UFC co-main event on Saturday. After a stretch of two losses, Moreno proved his elite status as a flyweight with his lightning-fast hands and a formidable grappling game. The judges scored the bout 30-27 twice in favor of Moreno, with the third scorecard favoring Morales at 29-28. Moreno expressed his elation, stating, \"That's kind of weird but at the end, I won.\" \"I'm going to celebrate with my people. Viva Mexico! I'm super happy.\"\n\nMoore showcased his boxing prowess with devastating combinations, including a powerful left hook that caught Morales off-guard. The fight remained intense on the feet, with both fighters landing significant blows. Moreno, embracing the volatility, connected on multiple hard shots, including a left hand that sent Morales reeling. However, Morales retaliated with a powerful right hand that momentarily stunned Moreno.\n\nIn the final round, Morales attempted a takedown, but Moreno swiftly reversed the position and regained control. He capitalized on his advantage with another well-timed takedown, maintaining the pressure until the final bell rang. Moreno's victory provided a much-needed boost as he seeks to reclaim his position in the top 10 rankings following his win at Noche UFC.",
  "summary": "Brandon Moreno stopped a two-fight losing streak with an impressive win at Noche UFC.",
  "key_points": [
    "Brandon Moreno wins split decision against Joseph Morales",
    "Moreno demonstrates powerful striking and grappling skills",
    "Victory boosts Moreno's position in top 10 rankings"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Brandon Moreno's win over Joseph Morales cements his elite status as a flyweight, providing a much-needed boost as he seeks to reclaim his position in the top 10 rankings.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}