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Alex Morono Discusses His Win Over Kyle Noke at UFC 195
Speaking to reporters in a post-fight media scrum (via MMAjunkie) following his UFC 195, UFC welterweight fighter Alex Morono discussed his win over Kyle Noke. Morono won the fight in a close split decision. Below are some highlights.
Morono on why he won: āI didnāt get hit in the face by him, and Iām pretty sure I broke his nose. So Iām pretty sure I did more physical damage. He scored those takedowns, but he didnāt do any damage, and I threw up that armbar (in the third round).ā
Morono on fighting for the finish: āI fought to finish him, and I think he fought to win or to not lose. You canāt do that in the UFC. I donāt think people want to see that. We donāt get paid to do that. I know I threw some sloppy punches, but I was trying to take his head clean off. I donāt think he was trying to do the same thing, and I think thatās why I won that fight.ā
Morono on his armbar: āI went in there against a 10-fight UFC vet, and went in there really just looking for a KO. Iām always looking for a finish. Iām a little bummed I didnāt get it, but I threw some pretty good shots. I know I landed two really good right hands, and I canāt believe he didnāt tap from that armbar. ā¦ Once it was fully extended and I heard the little pops, I really just tried to break it. But he was tough. I knew it was tight, and I knew there wasnāt a lot of time left. I definitely think that won me the third round, which won me the split.ā