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Monster Energy's Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas


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Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas

Monster Energy congratulates Brandon "The Assassin Baby" Moreno on defeating New Zealand's Kai Kara-France and claiming the promotion's Interim Flyweight Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas.

DALLAS, July 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Back in the winner's circle! Monster Energy congratulates Brandon "The Assassin Baby" Moreno on defeating New Zealand's Kai Kara-France and claiming the promotion's Interim Flyweight Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas. In Saturday night's highly anticipated co-headline fight, the 28-year-old from Tijuana, Mexico, stopped his opponent by TKO in Round 3 and earned the UFC's $50,000 Fight of the Night Bonus for his performance.

UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2 was contested in front 19,442 spectators inside sold-out American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The main card was broadcast on ESPN pay-per-view, the prelims on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+.

“I love that kick! It’s crazy how everything is in its place right now. I’ve been working those kicks all this training camp. I’ve been working to become a complete mixed martial artist." - Brandon Moreno

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Monster Energy's Moreno (20-6-2) came to Dallas looking for redemption after losing the UFC Flyweight Division title to Brazil's Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 270 in January 2022. With the interim championship on the line, a victory on Saturday would bring Moreno closer to reclaiming the 125-pound division belt.

Saturday night's opponent was no stranger: Moreno previously fought Kara-France (24-10) at UFC 245 in December 2019 and walked away with a unanimous decision victory. But before UFC 277, Kara-France won three consecutive fights – including knockout victories against Cody Garbrandt and Rogerio Bontorin – for a shot at the interim title.

Both fighters were ready to run back the fight and held no punches from the start. Moreno set it off by pressuring Kara-France with well-timed left hands. The New Zealander returned fire with precise right hands from the distance. The second round saw both fighters unleash tactical kicks and punches, with Moreno dodging body kicks and switching stances to break through landing quick combo strikes.

After a balanced battle for two rounds, with Moreno keeping a slight upper hand, the tide turned in Round 3: Kara-France sent Moreno to the floor and landed a heavy elbow, instantly opening a bleeding cut under Moreno's eye. But despite suffering a barrage of punches, Moreno showed his resilience by rising back to his feet and returning the pressure.

In the fight's key moment, Moreno caught Kara-France unguarded with a damaging liver kick. Visibly stunned, Kara-France folded and attempted to cover as Moreno followed up with punishing shots, ultimately forcing referee Herb Dean to stop the fight. At 4:34 of Round 3, Moreno was pronounced the winner by TKO in a no-holds-barred clash that also earned the UFC's Fight of the Night bonus worth $50,000.

"I love that kick! It's crazy how everything is in its place right now. I've been working those kicks all this training camp. I've been working to become a complete mixed martial artist," said Monster Energy's Moreno upon his victory at UFC 277 on Saturday night.

Moreno made history by taking the UFC Flyweight Championship title from Figueiredo at UFC 263 in June 2021 and becoming the promotion's first-ever Mexican-born champion. Moreno made his UFC debut in 2016 after appearing as a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions reality television show and has since proven a force in the 125-pound division.

What's next for Monster Energy's Moreno? Right after the fight, Moreno faced current UFC Flyweight Champion Figueiredo inside of the Octagon. The two long-time rivals showed mutual respect and agreed to a fourth fight in Brazil with the title on the line this coming December. Stay tuned!

Brandon Moreno counts amongst Monster Energy's elite UFC athletes along with Kamaru Usman, Jon "Bones" Jones, Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal, Chris "The All American" Weidman, Rose Namajunas, Tony Ferguson, Marlon Vera, Joanna Jędrzejczyk, Maycee "The Future" Barber, Paulo "The Eraser" Costa, Stipe "Stone Cold" Miocic, Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje, Jessica-Rose Clark, Valentina Shevchenko, Sean "Sugar" O'Malley, and Giga "Ninja" Chikadze.

For more on Monster Energy's MMA athletes, visit http://www.monsterenergy.com. Follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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About Monster Energy
Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at http://www.monsterenergy.com.

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Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas
Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas Monster Energy’s Brandon Moreno Defeats Kai Kara-France and Claims Interim Flyweight Division Championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas

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