UFC 277 proved to be an entertainer for MMA fans around the world. While all fights proved to be entertaining and full of drama, the bout between Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France seemed to grab the attention of fans around the world. This fight proved to be an absolute war in which Brandon Moreno prevailed as the victor.
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Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France gave it their all when the duo met in the center of the cage at UFC 277. While the fight seemed to have a slow start in the first round, the action picked up from round 2 onwards. Eventually, Moreno threw a vicious liver kick in round 3, which ended the fight for Kai Kara-France. After the fight, combat fans seemed to be concerned for Kara-France, considering how hurt he was.
A user claimed that he feared for Kara-France’s liver, considering how vicious Moreno’s kick was.
I was really scared for @kaikarafrance liver. Great fight !
— Chris Ravenci (@ChrisRavenci) July 31, 2022
Another user seemed to relate to what Kai Kara-France must have felt upon receiving Moreno’s kick. The user mentioned how the feeling of toes whipping the liver could be the worst.
That's nasty. Toes whipping the liver is the worst feeling.
— Siddharth Sunil (@siddharthsunil0) July 31, 2022
Famous YouTuber Martial Mind spoke about the brutality of Moreno’s kick. The YouTuber further mentioned that such kicks can be extremely painful.
Oh My GOD!!
Brutal liver kick absolutely folds Kai-Kara-France in half.
That was freaking brutal. Those shots are gnarly as hell!.
Great win by Brandon Moreno. So glad this one didn't go to the judges.
— MartialMind 🇳🇬🇺🇲 (@MartialMind1) July 31, 2022
Brandon Moreno’s liver kick to Kai Kara-France is something that will be spoken about for a long time to come. Similarly, speaking of the kick’s vicious nature, a user added that Kai Kara-France’s liver might be suffering.
that liver suffering
— Nick 🐘 🦆 🐏 (@nick7elli) July 31, 2022
Speaking about the severity of the kick, a user claimed that no one could stand for more than 3 seconds after eating such a vicious kick. However, the user credited Kai Kara-France for doing the same.
No 1 on planet earth can stay on his feet for more than 3 sec when the toe hit the liver , respect for Kara for standing just after that , strong kid
— ZougatakaSukataga (@liliafes90) July 31, 2022
This victory by Brandon Moreno won him the interim UFC flyweight championship. The Mexican fighter will now face Deiveson Figueiredo to unify the belts.
Deiveson Figueiredo vs Brandon Moreno for the unification of the UFC flyweight title
Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno have crossed paths three times in the octagon. Both fighters have won one fight a piece with one bout being a draw. With his recent victory over Kai Kara-France, Moreno is now in a position for a title unification fight.
After Moreno’s victory, Deiveson Figueiredo entered the cage. Upon seeing Figueiredo, Moreno said some words to the fighter and mentioned a timeline to fight. The interim UFC flyweight champion said, “I wanna fight against you in December. You said you’re fine, I’m perfect… let’s go in December.”
Figueiredo, on the other hand, appreciated Moreno. He later added that he wanted the fourth fight with Moreno to take place in Brazil. Figueiredo said, “I wanna take this fight to Brazil. I wanna take this fight home.” Moreno who seemed up for the challenge, replied, “Let’s go… I don’t care, man. Let’s go.”
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The first three fights between Moreno and Figueiredo were memorable bouts. MMA fans around the globe will hope for similar performances from both fighters when they meet for the fourth time.
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