March 11, 2025 7:40 pm ET
LAS VEGAS – Carlos Leal beat Alex Morono with a first-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 313 at T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas.
Have a look contained in the battle with Leal, who bought again within the win column after a loss in his UFC debut this previous October.
Consequence: Carlos Leal def. Alex Morono via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:16 Carlos Leal def. Alex Morono, UFC 313 (through UFC)
“This technique – of truly going for it – is one thing that we put into plan a very long time in the past. (In 2021) in LFA, I had a grand prix and we needed to do two fights in the identical evening. So the thought is to go for all of it and end the first battle as quickly as potential, taking minimal injury. We simply instilled that as a apply. From then on, that’s the means we prepare, the way in which that we do camp – to complete the battle as quickly as potential.” “The plan for this 12 months is to battle three or 4 instances. The concept was to complete this battle as quickly as potential. … My important sparring companion within the fitness center has a battle in Could. I simply need to tag alongside and go into camp proper with him and battle in July – as quickly as potential – and attempt to get three or 4 fights.”
To listen to extra from Leal, take a look at the video of the complete post-fight interview above.
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Carlos Leal def. Alex Morono
Up to date information: Leal (22-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Morono (24-12 MMA, 13-9 UFC)
Key stats: Leal now has wins for 4 main promotions: the UFC, Bellator, PFL and LFA.
Leal on the battle’s key second
Leal on what he desires subsequent
