Brandon Moore vs. Skylar Lacy: Live round-by-round updates

Heavyweight contender Brandon Moore is set to return to the ring as he takes on Skylar Lacy in a 10-round clash on Feb. 2, part of the DAZN undercard headlined by Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan.

Moore (16-1, 10 KOs), a Lakeland, Florida native, is looking to rebuild momentum after an early 2024 loss to Richard Torrez Jr. He racked up two straight wins after his first career loss and aims to build on the momentum with a win against Lacy. The former Top Rank fighter has since signed with Salita Promotions, a move he believes will propel him back into contention. Moore has been on a two-fight knockout streak and sees this bout as a stepping stone toward bigger opportunities.

His opponent, Skylar Lacy (8-0-2, 6 KOs), enters the fight undefeated, with a win against Hector Coronado sandwiched between the draws against George Arias and Antonio Mireles. The Indianapolis-based heavyweight stands at 6’7”, giving him a slight height advantage over Moore. Lacy’s power and durability make him a dangerous test for Moore, who has vowed to make a statement with a dominant performance.

The event will stream live on DAZN from 7.30 pm ET / 4.30 pm PT. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the live coverage and play-by-play updates of the Brandon Moore vs. Skylar Lacy clash:

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Round 1

Moore starts with a rather conventional stance while Lacy opens the fight with a wide stance. Lacy lands a cracking right hand that catches Moore's attention. Moore lands a couple of good shots to the body. Lacy attacks with a looping left hook as Moore gets in range with a solid jab.

Our Score: 10-9 Moore

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Round 2

Moore shows renewed vigor and aggression in the second round. He opens the attack with multiple jabs and a straight left. Lacy is seemingly feeling the sting of his opponent's attacks. Lacy snaps Moore's head back with a darting jab. Lacy applying pressure in clinch situations, throwing his body weight on Moore. A straight right hand a two follow-up shots to close out the action in the second round.

Our Score: 10-9 Moore

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Round 3

Moore lands a looping right hand and a follow-up strike to the body. Lacy counters with a straight right. Moore pressures Lacy, countering behind his opponent's jabs with a straight right hand. He's pushing Lacy against the ropes. A beautiful one-two combination from Moore as he swarms in for the finish.

Our Score: 10-9 Moore

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Round 4

Solid straight right to the body by Lacy. Moore attacks with jabs but fails to punctuate the combination with the final blow. The referee deducts a point from Moore despite Lacy seemingly engaging in the clinch. The analyst team is confused by the referee's decision. After a brief exchange of wild punches the referee deducts a point from Lacy as well.

Our Score: 9-8 Moore

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Round 5

Lacy is seemingly fading away while Moore is chasing the finish. Moore lands a counter right hand, sneaking in the punch behind Lacy's jab. The referee deducts one more point from Lacy for excessive clinching. A jab and right hook from Moore to close out another entertaining round.

Our Score: 10-8 Moore

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Round 6

Cracking right hand from Moore as he unleashes a barrage of strikes on his rival against the ropes. The referee preemptively warned Lacy against holding. Double jabs and a straight right land for Moore. Stifling right hand from Lacy but Moore maintains his composure. He closes the action with a left hook, arguably the best punch of the fight so far.

Our Score: 10-9 Moore

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Round 7

Moore is countering with the left hook now having sensed a pattern in Lacy's attacks. Double jab and follow-up strikes land for Moore. Double jabs from Lacy and Moore fires back with body strikes. Both fighters look fatigued, highlighted by the decline in action in later rounds.

Our Score: 10-9 Moore

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Round 8

Referee Steve Willis issues another point deduction to Lacy, who then once again clings to his opponent and drives Moore through the ropes. Both fighters fall onto the floor and the referee waves the fight off.

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Official Result

Skylar Lacy was disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct. Brandon Moore wins the fight by DQ.