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Scheduled against TUF winner
Morono is scheduled to compete against Court McGee in a welterweight fight at the UFC's April 6 event, per Aaron Bronsteter of Sportsnet.
ANALYSIS
Morono, who is entering his ninth year as a UFC athlete, will fight someone with more experience than him. McGee, who won the 11th season of The Ultimate Fighter, has been in the UFC for well over a decade but is trying to get back into winning ways for the first time since 2022. As for Morono, he went 1-1 in the year, with a submission win over Tim Means and a decision loss to Joaquin Buckley.
Morono, who is entering his ninth year as a UFC athlete, will fight someone with more experience than him. McGee, who won the 11th season of The Ultimate Fighter, has been in the UFC for well over a decade but is trying to get back into winning ways for the first time since 2022. As for Morono, he went 1-1 in the year, with a submission win over Tim Means and a decision loss to Joaquin Buckley.
Routed by Joaquin Buckley
Morono lost to Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 26-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Although he entered as a +155 underdog, this felt like a fight the 33-year-old Morono had to have if he wanted to remain relevant at 170 pounds. Instead, he was swept on the scorecards and got increasing less effective as the fight progressed. This was a sloppy bout all the way around, with both Morono and Buckley attempting a ton of wild shots, but there's zero doubt Alex consistently found himself getting the worse of the action. Morono had no chance of matching Buckley's power, making it imperative he land plenty of volume. It never happened. Sporting a 5-2 record in his past seven bouts, Morono's roster spot is beyond secure, but this lopsided setback will be difficult to overcome.
Although he entered as a +155 underdog, this felt like a fight the 33-year-old Morono had to have if he wanted to remain relevant at 170 pounds. Instead, he was swept on the scorecards and got increasing less effective as the fight progressed. This was a sloppy bout all the way around, with both Morono and Buckley attempting a ton of wild shots, but there's zero doubt Alex consistently found himself getting the worse of the action. Morono had no chance of matching Buckley's power, making it imperative he land plenty of volume. It never happened. Sporting a 5-2 record in his past seven bouts, Morono's roster spot is beyond secure, but this lopsided setback will be difficult to overcome.
Next opponent scheduled
Morono will compete against Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight fight at UFC Vegas 80 on Oct. 7, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Morono will take his positive momentum into an October fight against a welterweight 1-2 across his last three fights. However, Buckley has proven to be capable of delivering devastating knockout power, as demonstrated by his 12 knockouts among 22 finishes.
Morono will take his positive momentum into an October fight against a welterweight 1-2 across his last three fights. However, Buckley has proven to be capable of delivering devastating knockout power, as demonstrated by his 12 knockouts among 22 finishes.
Chokes out Tim Means
Morono defeated Tim Means via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:09 of Round 2 at UFC on ABC 4 on Saturday in Charlotte.
ANALYSIS
Morono has long been known as a high-level striker who relies on plenty of volume on the feet in order to be successful, but a performance such as this one truly highlights his excellent submission game as well. Alex had little going on here. He lost the first round on all three judges scorecards and gave up a pair of takedowns early in Round 2. Morono then went for a wild spinning backfist, which missed, but the attempt forced Means to duck down and leave his neck exposed in the process, allowing Morono to grab a hold and secure the win. The soon-to-be 33-year-old Texan continues to go about his business, quietly winning five of his last six dating back to May 2021.
Morono has long been known as a high-level striker who relies on plenty of volume on the feet in order to be successful, but a performance such as this one truly highlights his excellent submission game as well. Alex had little going on here. He lost the first round on all three judges scorecards and gave up a pair of takedowns early in Round 2. Morono then went for a wild spinning backfist, which missed, but the attempt forced Means to duck down and leave his neck exposed in the process, allowing Morono to grab a hold and secure the win. The soon-to-be 33-year-old Texan continues to go about his business, quietly winning five of his last six dating back to May 2021.
Set to fight May 13
Morono will fight Tim Means on May 13, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Morono had a four-fight win streak snapped by Santiago Ponzinibbio last December and is looking to bounce back versus Means. Morono holds a 22-8 record as a professional.
Morono had a four-fight win streak snapped by Santiago Ponzinibbio last December and is looking to bounce back versus Means. Morono holds a 22-8 record as a professional.