Who won the fight between Tatsuro Taira and Brandon Moreno at UFC 323?

Tatsuro Taira won the fight against Brandon Moreno at UFC 323.

Was Brandon Moreno's fight at UFC 323 controversial?

Yes, the stoppage of the Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira fight at UFC 323 was controversial, with Moreno questioning the referee's decision.

Has Brandon Moreno ever been finished before UFC 323?

No, Brandon Moreno had never been stopped in his MMA career before his fight against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323.

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Controversial Stoppage: Taira Finishes Moreno at UFC 323

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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.

Controversial Stoppage: Taira Finishes Moreno at UFC 323

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.