Moreno and Namajunas Retain Titles at UFC Fight Night 220
Brandon Moreno
Brandon Moreno successfully defended his UFC flyweight title against Kai Kara-France in a rematch of their 2019 bout. Moreno won by third-round TKO after dropping Kara-France multiple times with punches and elbows.
The victory was Moreno's second title defense and improved his record to 21-6-2. Kara-France fell to 24-10-1.
Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas retained her UFC women's strawweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Zhang Weili in a rematch of their 2021 bout. Namajunas controlled the fight from start to finish, taking Zhang down multiple times and outstriking her on the feet.
The victory was Namajunas's first title defense and improved her record to 12-5. Zhang fell to 23-3.
Other Fights
Other notable fights on the card included:
- Jack Shore defeated Kyler Phillips by unanimous decision
- Paddy Pimblett defeated Jared Gordon by submission (rear-naked choke)
- Devonte Smith defeated Kyle Nelson by unanimous decision
- William Knight defeated Marcin Prachnio by unanimous decision
- Michel Pereira defeated Douglas Silva de Andrade by unanimous decision
Conclusion
UFC Fight Night 220 was a successful event that featured two title fights and several other exciting matchups. Moreno and Namajunas both retained their titles, while Pimblett continued his impressive start to his UFC career.