"Sometimes you've just got to say f-k the fear and do it. Believe in yourself, believe in the people behind you and let the rest write itself. With Brandon you have to stay switched on the whole time. He's dangerous. He's a tough person... I had to stay switched on the whole fight - even towards the end, I had to double check."
"Kavanagh outworked Moreno on the feet behind his jab and impactful low kicks, and he stuffed all eight of his opponent's takedown attempts over the course of the 25-minute affair. Still, it was a closely contested fight, and Moreno did his best to slow his younger opponent down with plenty of control time against the fence."
Lone'er Kavanagh accepted a short-notice fight against former champion Brandon Moreno in Mexico City, replacing his originally scheduled opponent Bruno Silva. Kavanagh dominated the five-round contest through superior striking, utilizing his jab and impactful low kicks while successfully defending all eight takedown attempts. Despite Moreno's control time against the fence and a dangerous moment in Round 2 where Moreno appeared vulnerable, Kavanagh maintained composure throughout. The victory marked a significant rebound for Kavanagh following his knockout loss to Charles Johnson at UFC Shanghai in August. Kavanagh credited his team's preparation and emphasized the importance of staying mentally sharp against a dangerous opponent like Moreno.
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