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Controversial Stoppage: Taira Finishes Moreno at UFC 323
7 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Tatsuro Taira controversially finished Brandon Moreno at UFC 323.
- Moreno, never stopped before, questioned the referee's stoppage.
- Taira's win came via ground and pound in the second round.
Tatsuro Taira made history at UFC 323 last night, becoming the first fighter to finish former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno. The bout, held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, concluded with a controversial stoppage in the second round, leaving many questioning the referee's decision.
While Moreno brought a wealth of experience and past championship reigns to the octagon, Taira represented the new wave of talent in the flyweight division. The first round saw a competitive back-and-forth, with Moreno attempting a tight triangle submission. However, the fight's decisive moment came in the second round.
Taira secured a dominant position on the ground and unleashed a barrage of punches. Despite Moreno's lack of active defense, he never appeared to be knocked out, leading him to protest the stoppage. This marks Moreno's first career stoppage loss, igniting debate among fans and analysts about the premature end to the fight.
