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: “I didn’t get hit in the face by him, and I’m pretty sure I broke his nose. So I’m pretty sure I did more physical damage. He scored those takedowns, but he didn’t do any damage, and I threw up that armbar (in the third round).”

Morono on fighting for the finish: “I fought to finish him, and I think he fought to win or to not lose. You can’t do that in the UFC. I don’t think people want to see that. We don’t get paid to do that. I know I threw some sloppy punches, but I was trying to take his head clean off. I don’t think he was trying to do the same thing, and I think that’s why I won that fight.”

Morono on his armbar: “I went in there against a 10-fight UFC vet, and went in there really just looking for a KO. I’m always looking for a finish. I’m a little bummed I didn’t get it, but I threw some pretty good shots. I know I landed two really good right hands, and I can’t believe he didn’t tap from that armbar. … 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 wasn’t a lot of time left. I definitely think that won me the third round, which won me the split.”