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Moraes Submits Batyrov, Claims Interim Flyweight Crown at One Championship 45

Adriano Moraes captured the interim flyweight championship with a second-round submission of short-notice foe Tilek Batyrov in the Kairat Akhmetov, who defeated Moraes via split decision to capture the belt this past November. Moraes improved to 15-2 with the victory, while Batyrov falls to 10-2 in defeat.

In earlier main card action: Eduard Folayang (16-5) took a unanimous decision against Adrian Pang at lightweight; Eddie Ng (7-4) outpointed Honorio Banario (10-6) at 155 pounds; and Martin Nguyen (7-1) upset 18-year-old prospect Christian Lee (5-1) via guillotine choke 4:30 into the first round at featherweight.