Take a look at the official scorecard for the second encounter between Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno, which served as the co-main event of UFC 290.
Following a grueling battle that spanned five rounds, Pantoja emerged victorious for the second time against UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno. It’s worth noting that Pantoja had previously defeated Moreno during their time on The Ultimate Fighter reality show.
The judges’ verdict favored Pantoja, with two of them scoring the fight 48-47 in his favor, while one judge dissented, giving Moreno a 49-46 tally.
Here is the official scorecard, graciously provided by the UFC.
The fight was assessed by seasoned officials Ben Cartlidge, Derek Cleary, and Junichiro Kamijo, all of whom have overseen numerous high-profile bouts in Las Vegas and beyond.
Cleary and Kamijo concurred in their official scorecards, awarding Pantoja Rounds 1, 3, and 5, while acknowledging Moreno’s dominance in Rounds 2 and 4.
Cartlidge aligned with the majority of the judges for Rounds 1, 2, and 4, awarding Pantoja the first round and attributing Rounds 2 and 4 to Moreno. However, he diverged in his assessment of Rounds 3 and 5, awarding Moreno a 10-9 advantage over Pantoja. Consequently, the total round scores were 4-1 in favor of Moreno, according to Cartlidge, whereas Cleary and Kamijo scored it 3-2 in favor of Pantoja.
Out of the 30 media scores compiled on MMADecisions.com, 15 favored Pantoja, while only 5 sided with Moreno.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC 290 scorecard
Q: What was the outcome of the Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Moreno 2 fight in UFC 290?
A: Alexandre Pantoja emerged as the winner, securing his second victory over Brandon Moreno and claiming the UFC flyweight championship.
Q: How did the judges score the fight?
A: Two of the judges scored the fight 48-47 in favor of Pantoja, while one judge dissented, giving Moreno a 49-46 tally.
Q: Who were the officials judging the fight?
A: The fight was judged by Ben Cartlidge, Derek Cleary, and Junichiro Kamijo, experienced officials who have overseen numerous high-profile bouts in Las Vegas and beyond.
Q: How did the official scorecards differ among the judges?
A: Cleary and Kamijo agreed on their official scorecards, awarding Pantoja Rounds 1, 3, and 5, while giving Moreno Rounds 2 and 4. Cartlidge aligned with the majority for Rounds 1, 2, and 4 but disagreed in Rounds 3 and 5, awarding Moreno the 10-9 advantage. This resulted in differing round scores.
Q: How did the media scores compare?
A: Out of 30 media scores tallied via MMADecisions.com, 15 favored Pantoja, while only 5 scored the fight for Moreno.
More about UFC 290 scorecard
- UFC 290 Official Event Page
- Alexandre Pantoja UFC Profile
- Brandon Moreno UFC Profile
- MMADecisions.com (Source for media scores)
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Cleary and Kamijo agreed on their scorecards, giving Pantoja Rounds 1, 3, and 5, while Moreno took 2 and 4. But then Cartlidge was like “Wait, nope! Moreno got 3 and 5!” Whoa, total disagreement!