Brandon Moreno News
UFC Mexico City: 'Moreno vs. Erceg' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 29, 2025
The Octagon returns to Arena CDMX for tonight’s UFC Mexico City, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg. Moreno (22-8-2 MMA), the promotion’s former flyweight champion, will be competing for the first time since scoring a unanimous decision win over Amir Albazi this past November at UFC Edmonton. Prior to that victory, ‘The Assassin Baby’ had suffered back-to-back losses to Brandon Royval and Alexandre Pantoja respectively.
UFC Mexico City weigh-in results: One main card fighter misses, headliner made official
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 28, 2025
The UFC Mexico City weigh-ins have wrapped up. Former multi-time UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno tipped the scales at the championship weight of 125 pounds. His opponent, Steve Erceg, also clocked in at that same weight. Their pivotal flyweight headliner is now official.
Brandon Moreno believes he can earn a title shot with a win at UFC Mexico City: "I move the needle more than the other guys"
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2025
Brandon Moreno thinks he can earn a title shot with a win at UFC Mexico City. Moreno is set to headline the card on Saturday against Steve Erceg in a pivotal fight at flyweight. Although the Mexican is 0-2 as a pro against Alexandre Pantoja and also lost to him in TUF, he believes he could earn a title shot.
Steve Erceg explains why he's so excited to fight Brandon Moreno
Harry Kettle - February 19, 2025
UFC flyweight contender Steve Erceg has explained why he’s so excited to battle it out with Brandon Moreno in his next fight. Since arriving in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Steve Erceg has been on quite the rollercoaster ride. Following a 3-0 start, he managed to vault himself into a title fight against Alexandre Pantoja. The two battled it out at UFC 301, and unfortunately for Steve, he came up on the wrong side of a unanimous decision defeat.
What's next for Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi after UFC Edmonton?
Cole Shelton - November 4, 2024
The UFC was in Alberta, Canada for UFC Edmonton with a ranked flyweight matchup headlining the card as Brandon Moreno took on Amir Albazi. Moreno entered the fight coming off back-to-back split decision losses including dropping his title to Alexandre Pantoja. Albazi, meanwhile, was fighting for the first time since November of 2023, and had gone 5-0 in his UFC career.
Amir Albazi issues statement following lopsided decision loss to Brandon Moreno at UFC Edmonton: “It wasn’t my night”
Harry Kettle - November 4, 2024
UFC fighter Amir Albazi has issued a statement following his one-sided defeat at the hands of Brandon Moreno last weekend. For the longest time, Amir Albazi has been seen as a legitimate contender at flyweight. Heading into UFC Edmonton, the expectation was that he could give Brandon Moreno a real run for his money. Unfortunately for him, that isn’t quite how things played out.
Manel Kape fires warning at Brandon Moreno following UFC Edmonton
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 3, 2024
Manel Kape has some words for Brandon Moreno following UFC Edmonton. Moreno scored a unanimous decision win over Amir Albazi inside Rogers Place this past Saturday night. It was a dominant performance from Moreno. “The Assassin Baby” succeeded in rebounding from a split decision loss to Brandon Royval earlier this year.
Brandon Moreno won't rule out another fight before challenging for gold again following UFC Edmonton win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 3, 2024
Brandon Moreno would gladly accept another title fight, but don’t expect him to demand it. Moreno headlined UFC Edmonton this past Saturday night. He collided with Amir Albazi inside Rogers Place. Moreno’s championship experience was simply too much for Albazi. “The Assassin Baby” earned a unanimous decision win.
UFC Edmonton Results: Brandon Moreno defeats Amir Albazi (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Edmonton results, including the men’s flyweight main event between Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi. Moreno (21-8-2 MMA) will enter the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The former flyweight champion most recently competed back in February of this year, where he dropped a split decision to Brandon Royval.
UFC Edmonton: 'Moreno vs. Albazi' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2024
The Octagon returns to Alberta for tonight’s UFC Edmonton event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi. Moreno (21-8-2 MMA) will enter the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The former flyweight champion most recently competed back in February of this year, where he dropped a split decision to Brandon Royval.
UFC Edmonton Weigh-in Results: Moreno vs. Albazi, Blanchfield vs. Namajunas Official
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 1, 2024
The UFC Edmonton event is upon us, and the weigh-ins are ongoing. Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi will collide inside Rogers Place this Saturday night. Both men tipped the scales at 125.5 pounds, making their headliner official.
Brandon Moreno opens up on struggles that led to layoff: "Maybe I’m a p***y"
Cole Shelton - October 30, 2024
Brandon Moreno has opened up on his mental struggles that led to his eight-month layoff. After Moreno lost to Brandon Royval at UFC Mexico City in February he revealed he would be taking some time off. The Mexican ended up taking eight months off as he will return at UFC Edmonton against Amir Albazi in an intriguing flyweight bout.
Brandon Moreno praises fellow flyweight Demetrious Johnson after retirement announcement: "Legend of the sport"
Josh Evanoff - September 9, 2024
Brandon Moreno has nothing but respect for UFC legend Demetrious Johnson. ‘Mighty Mouse’ made his return to the cage at ONE 168 over the weekend. Prior to the event, the promotion teased that Demetrious Johnson had a big announcement to make. While the 38-year-old had teased one final fight, that won’t be happening. Instead, Johnson announced his retirement in an emotional speech that had fans, and even the legend himself, in tears.
Brandon Moreno says recent MMA hiatus has him “very motivated” to fight at UFC Edmonton: “I find myself in a really good moment”
Harry Kettle - September 9, 2024
Brandon Moreno believes his recent MMA hiatus has left him feeling motivated ahead of his return at UFC Edmonton. For the longest time, Brandon Moreno was one of the top dogs at flyweight alongside Deiveson Figueiredo. Now, however, following two losses on the bounce, the Mexican sensation is in need of a big win to get back in the title picture. At UFC Edmonton later this year, he’ll try to get that win when he battles Amir Albazi.
Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi, Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas made official for UFC Edmonton
Josh Evanoff - September 3, 2024
UFC Edmonton now has its main event in the form of Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi. Earlier this year, the promotion announced that they were heading to Edmonton for the first time since UFC 240 in July 2019. Since then, many fights have been added to the November card. One of those bouts is a key women’s flyweight clash between former champion Rose Namajunas, and the rising contender Erin Blanchfield.
Brandon Moreno ends brief time away from MMA, set to return at UFC Vegas 100
Cole Shelton - September 2, 2024
Brandon Moreno will be ending his time away from MMA as he has his next fight booked. After Moreno suffered a split decision loss to Brandon Royval in the main event of UFC Mexico City he announced he would be taking time away from MMA. The Mexican felt like his mind and body needed time away from training and thinking about fighting. He said the last time this happened he went on his run to become the undisputed flyweight title.
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno announces he's stepping away from MMA for the foreseeable future
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2024
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will be taking a break from MMA. Moreno is coming off a split decision loss to Brandon Royval in the main event of UFC Mexico City in February. It was his second straight loss as he dropped a decision to Alexandre Pantoja to lose his title.
What's next for Brandon Royval and Brandon Moreno after UFC Mexico City?
Cole Shelton - February 26, 2024
In the main event of UFC Mexico City, top three flyweights threw down as Brandon Moreno took on Brandon Royval in a rematch from their 2020 fight. Moreno entered the fight coming off a decision loss to Alexandre Pantoja in July to lose his flyweight title. Royval, meanwhile, also lost to Pantoja by decision back in December for the flyweight title.