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Lone'er Kavanagh stuns Brandon Moreno at UFC Fight Night in Mexico City. Kavanagh (10-1) bounces back from his first career loss, defeating two-time champion Moreno (23-10-2) via unanimous decision. Judges score it 49-46, 48-47, 48-47, showcasing Kavanagh's dominance. The 26-year-old controls the range, landing significant strikes and opening a cut over Moreno's left eye. Kavanagh's leg kicks hobble Moreno, forcing him into a grappling-heavy strategy. Despite Moreno's attempts, Kavanagh defends all eight takedown attempts. Kavanagh's corner confirms his lead on the scorecards before the final round. Moreno struggles late, bloodied and limping. Kavanagh improves to 3-1 in the UFC, establishing himself among the flyweight elite. Moreno drops to 0-2 in his last two fights and 2-4 in his last six. Kavanagh calls the moment "legendary" as he fulfills a childhood dream fighting a legend.
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