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Fighting Tatsuro Taira
Moreno will fight Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323 on Dec. 6, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Moreno will face off against Taira, who rebounded from his first professional defeat by defeating Hyun Sung Park via a second-round submission. Moreno has won back-to-back fights after dropping two straight before then.
Moreno will face off against Taira, who rebounded from his first professional defeat by defeating Hyun Sung Park via a second-round submission. Moreno has won back-to-back fights after dropping two straight before then.
Closing in on another title shot
Moreno defeated Steve Erceg via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Mexico City.
ANALYSIS
It was a vintage performance from Moreno. He pushed the pace on Erceg and made his strikes count, even though he landed considerably fewer than his opponent. Moreno is the type of fighter that looks busy at all times, and that's a positive thing in the eyes of the judges. He won this fight -- going away -- despite trailing 116-89 on the significant strike count and failing on four of five takedown attempts. Part of that is because Erceg's style simply isn't conducive to landing notable shots. Moreno lost two fights in a row -- both via split decision -- from July 2023 to February 2024, the second of which cost him his UFC Flyweight Championship. He rebounded with a brilliant effort in a unanimous decision win over Amir Albazi in November and was equally impressive tonight. Because of the lack of depth at the top of the 125-pound division, Moreno is going to be fighting for UFC gold once again in the not-too-distant future, and he deserves it.
It was a vintage performance from Moreno. He pushed the pace on Erceg and made his strikes count, even though he landed considerably fewer than his opponent. Moreno is the type of fighter that looks busy at all times, and that's a positive thing in the eyes of the judges. He won this fight -- going away -- despite trailing 116-89 on the significant strike count and failing on four of five takedown attempts. Part of that is because Erceg's style simply isn't conducive to landing notable shots. Moreno lost two fights in a row -- both via split decision -- from July 2023 to February 2024, the second of which cost him his UFC Flyweight Championship. He rebounded with a brilliant effort in a unanimous decision win over Amir Albazi in November and was equally impressive tonight. Because of the lack of depth at the top of the 125-pound division, Moreno is going to be fighting for UFC gold once again in the not-too-distant future, and he deserves it.
Headlines UFC Mexico against Erceg
Moreno will take on Steve Erceg in a flyweight matchup at UFC Mexico on March 29, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Moreno recently bounced back from a two-fight winning streak after defeating the up-and-coming Amir Albazi via unanimous decision in November. He now draws Erceg, who is on a two-fight losing streak, albeit against tough competition (including champion Alexandre Pantoja, who Moreno lost to as well). Both combatants -- who stack up similarly in height, reach and volume striking -- need a win desperately to remain relevant in the flyweight title picture.
Moreno recently bounced back from a two-fight winning streak after defeating the up-and-coming Amir Albazi via unanimous decision in November. He now draws Erceg, who is on a two-fight losing streak, albeit against tough competition (including champion Alexandre Pantoja, who Moreno lost to as well). Both combatants -- who stack up similarly in height, reach and volume striking -- need a win desperately to remain relevant in the flyweight title picture.
Vintage performance in win
Moreno defeated Amir Albazi via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Edmonton.
ANALYSIS
Fighting for the first time since a split decision defeat to Brandon Royval in February, Moreno appeared totally refreshed. He dominated Albazi from start to finish, pounding him on the feet and displaying his trademark toughness and aggressiveness. Through 15 minutes, the total strike count was 78-34 in favor of Moreno. He masterfully maintained distance, and the one time he was taken down, immediately got right back to his feet. It was a vintage performance in which Moreno once again looked like one of the best flyweights in the world. The issue for Brandon now is that he finds himself in a tough spot. Promotional newcomer Kai Asakura is getting the next UFC Flyweight Championship shot against title holder Alexandre Pantoja in December. Moreno is also behind Royval in the peking order given the result of their recent bout. Brandon needs another big win or two in order to be truly considered for another title shot.
Fighting for the first time since a split decision defeat to Brandon Royval in February, Moreno appeared totally refreshed. He dominated Albazi from start to finish, pounding him on the feet and displaying his trademark toughness and aggressiveness. Through 15 minutes, the total strike count was 78-34 in favor of Moreno. He masterfully maintained distance, and the one time he was taken down, immediately got right back to his feet. It was a vintage performance in which Moreno once again looked like one of the best flyweights in the world. The issue for Brandon now is that he finds himself in a tough spot. Promotional newcomer Kai Asakura is getting the next UFC Flyweight Championship shot against title holder Alexandre Pantoja in December. Moreno is also behind Royval in the peking order given the result of their recent bout. Brandon needs another big win or two in order to be truly considered for another title shot.
Listed for main event in Edmonton
Moreno will fight Amir Albazi in a flyweight bout at UFC Edmonton on Nov. 2, UFC chairman Dana White announced Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Moreno was expected to fight Albazi in Mexico City earlier this year, but Albazi withdrew from the bout due to an undisclosed injury that required surgery. However, the fight is back on, and these two top contenders in the division will collide in the UFC's return to Canada. Moreno is coming off a disappointing loss to Brandon Royval in what should've been the fight against Albazi, so there's no question he'll aim to bounce back here. Moreno has gone 2-3 over his last five fights.
Moreno was expected to fight Albazi in Mexico City earlier this year, but Albazi withdrew from the bout due to an undisclosed injury that required surgery. However, the fight is back on, and these two top contenders in the division will collide in the UFC's return to Canada. Moreno is coming off a disappointing loss to Brandon Royval in what should've been the fight against Albazi, so there's no question he'll aim to bounce back here. Moreno has gone 2-3 over his last five fights.