Alexandre Pantoja vs Brandon Moreno — Fight recap

Alexandre Pantoja defeated Brandon Moreno by split decision over five rounds on July 8, 2023, in a closely contested flyweight title rematch. Pantoja landed 129 of 274 significant strikes (47%) while securing six of eleven takedown attempts (54%), accumulating 8:26 of control time and scoring one knockdown.

Moreno countered with superior striking accuracy, landing 147 of 245 significant strikes at 60% and connecting on 13 of 13 body strikes, though he managed only two takedowns and 4:01 of control. The fight hinged on Pantoja's wrestling advantage and octagon control against Moreno's cleaner, more efficient striking output.

Referee Jason Herzog's split-decision card reflected the razor-thin margins throughout, with judges valuing Pantoja's grappling and positional dominance over Moreno's precision striking. The result solidified Pantoja's position atop the flyweight division and set the stage for potential trilogy discussions.