Alexandre Pantoja Becomes New Flyweight Champion By Beating Brandon Moreno At UFC 290: Nate Diaz, Dillon Danis, Sean Strickland and Others React- "Best Title Fights" -

Alexandre Pantoja defeats Brandon Moreno: In a highly anticipated fight at UFC 290, Alexandre Pantoja proved himself to be the new flyweight champion by defeating his old rival, Brandon Moreno, in a split decision victory. The bout took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and left fans and fellow UFC stars alike in awe of the incredible performance put on by both fighters. Pantoja’s victory was hard-fought, with two judges scoring the bout 48-47 in his favor, while a third judge gave the nod to Moreno by a score of 49-46.

On top of the world! 👑🇧🇷 #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/4EzDNAxkBc
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023

Alexandre Pantoja defeats Brandon Moreno

The win marks Pantoja’s second victory over Moreno, solidifying his position as the top flyweight in the UFC. Following the fight, several UFC stars took to social media to react to Pantoja’s victory. Nate Diaz, Dillon Danis, Sean Strickland, and others all weighed in, with many expressing their admiration for both fighters and their excitement for the future of the flyweight division.

Dillon Danis Tweeted “Best Title Fights”

https://twitter.com/dillondanis/status/1677896424162226178?t=gxuHj8L4dvTCg-hAWguhKQ&s=08

Nate Diaz Tweeted “Good Fight Moreno”

Good fight 👏🏽
Moreno 👊🏽👊🏽
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) July 9, 2023

Sean Strickland Tweeted “Surprised Brandon isn’t more tired carrying those massive balls around.”

Surprised Brandon isn't more tired carrying those massive balls around.#ufc290
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) July 9, 2023

There were several reactions to the fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno. Here are some other reactions:

Yo seeing this fight live right now is fucking crazy!! @ufc
— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) July 9, 2023

I feel like Moreno won the fight but Pantoja might’ve won on the scorecards.
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 9, 2023

49-46 pantoja in my opinion. Incredible fight. Well done both men.
— michael (@bisping) July 9, 2023

The fight itself was a thrilling back-and-forth affair, with both fighters showcasing their incredible skills and tenacity. Pantoja came out strong in the early rounds, landing several big shots and controlling the pace of the fight.

Moreno, however, refused to go down without a fight and rallied back in the later rounds, landing several strong strikes and putting Pantoja on the defensive.

Despite Moreno’s late surge, it was ultimately Pantoja who emerged victorious, much to the delight of the fans in attendance and the many UFC stars watching from around the world. The fight was widely praised as one of the best title fights in recent memory.

Overall, UFC 290 was a night to remember for fight fans around the world, and the main event between Pantoja and Moreno was undoubtedly the highlight of the evening. With Pantoja now firmly established as the top flyweight in the UFC, fans can look forward to many more exciting fights to come in the months and years ahead.

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