Brandon Moreno - News & Rumors - UFC

Added to UFC 335 card Moreno will face Charles Johnson in a flyweight bout at UFC 335 on Dec. 12, Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports reports.

Impact Moreno is coming off a win over Joseph Morales, who was competing in his second UFC fight. The flyweight barely won the judges' scorecards, securing a split decision. It was a much-needed victory for Moreno, considering he was on a two-fight skid that raised questions about whether he could compete against upcoming prospects. He now faces Johnson, who also won his last outing by submitting Eduardo Chapolin in August. Moreno is looking to spark another run at flyweight gold and extend his win streak.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

"Pantoja was a champion for a reason" - Ex-UFC champ issues bold preview of Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja title clash Former UFC champion Brandon Moreno recently shared his take on the Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja rematch.

SEPTEMBER 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Van and Pantoja set for long-awaited rematch at UFC 331 in Los Angeles

Champion Joshua Van attempts to remove any lingering doubt surrounding his reign, while former titleholder Alexandre Pantoja returns determined to reclaim a championship he never l...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

5 Fights the UFC Needs To Make Next After UFC Noche | Deadspin.com Jean Silva, Brandon Moreno, Alexa Grasso and David Martinez all have interesting options after Noche UFC. Here are five fights the UFC shoul...

SEPTEMBER 16 • DEADSPIN.COM

Brandon Moreno y Alexa Grasso sellan una Noche UFC con sello mexicano Brandon Moreno regresó al triunfo tras vencer por decisión dividida a Joseph Morales, Alexa Grasso derrotó por decisión unánime a Manon Fior...

SEPTEMBER 13 • SI.COM

Barely gets back in win column Moreno defeated Joseph Morales via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27) at UFC Noche 4 on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona.

Impact Entering on a two-fight losing streak, the announcers made it seem like Moreno picking up the victory would be a forgone conclusion when the final bell rang. Not only did he have to sweat out a split decision, but there's an argument to be made he was lucky to get the nod despite two judges giving him all three rounds. To Moreno's credit, he did get stronger as the fight progressed. He slowly was able to get his grappling game going, while Morales faded late. The striking exchanges were competitive throughout, with Moreno winging wild attempts as opposed to trying anything technical. With all due respect to Morales, the fact Moreno ended up in a competitive split decision against a 32-year-old in his second stint with the company isn't a great sign. We've seen nothing over the better part of the past two years to suggest Moreno is still a legitimate title contender at 125 pounds.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Din Thomas explains why Brandon Moreno is on "do-or-die" situation against Joseph Morales ahead of Noche UFC UFC analyst Din Thomas recently shared his thoughts on the Brandon Moreno vs. Joseph Morales fight.

SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Noche UFC Line Movement Report: Significant Odds Swings for Saturday | Deadspin.com Noche UFC betting lines have moved sharply on Sean King, Brandon Moreno, David Martinez and other fighters ahead of Saturday's card.

SEPTEMBER 12 • DEADSPIN.COM

Noche UFC celebra a México con Brandon Moreno, Alexa Grasso y una cartelera decisiva Moreno enfrentará a Joseph Morales en el mismo recinto donde conquistó por primera vez el campeonato de peso mosca.

SEPTEMBER 11 • SI.COM

Added to Noche UFC card Moreno will face Joseph Morales in a flyweight bout at Noche UFC on September 12, Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports reports.

Impact Moreno last fought young up-and-comer Lone'er Kavanagh back in February, losing by unanimous decision. The flyweight is currently on a two-fight losing streak. He will take on Morales, who is in his second UFC stint and last fought in November 2025, defeating Matt Schnell by submission. Moreno needs a win against Morales, or he could fall further in the flyweight rankings.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Three UFC Fighters Facing Uncertain Futures After Mexico | Deadspin.com After UFC Mexico, Brandon Moreno, Marlon Vera and Daniel Zellhuber face uncertain futures following tough losses.

MARCH 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

Stunned by Lone'er Kavanagh Moreno lost to Lone'er Kavanagh via unanimous decision (46-49, 47-48, 47-48) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Mexico City.

Impact It's foolish to bet against Moreno given the success he's had in the past, but this loss should just about do it terms of him impacting the title picture moving forward. Facing an opponent that accepted this fight just a handful of weeks ago, entering as a -210 favorite, and competing in his native Mexico, Moreno's main offensive weapon in this fight consisted of pinning Kavanagh along the fence. He was thoroughly dominated on the feet and failed on all eight of his takedown attempts. In many ways, it wasn't as close as the scorecards made it seem like, at least in terms of damage inflicted. Yes, Moreno has been facing the best the division has to offer for years, but you are what your record says you are in this sport and Moreno's record suggests he's 2-4 in his past six fights.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

UFC Mexico: Brandon Moreno vs. Lone'er Kavanagh Results (2/28) - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News UFC Mexico: Moreno vs. Kavanagh is set for Saturday, February 28 at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.

MARCH 1 • FIGHTFUL.COM

UFC Fight Night 268: Brandon Moreno vs. Lone'er Kavanagh odds, picks and predictions Brandon Moreno and Lone'er Kavanagh meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 268 in Mexico City, Mexico, with the main card beginning at 8 p.m. ET.

FEBRUARY 28 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

UFC Mexico City Betting Predictions: Moreno vs Kavanagh Fight Night Picks | Deadspin.com UFC Mexico City features Brandon Moreno vs Lone’er Kavanagh in the main event. Here are the best bets and predictions for Fight Night.

FEBRUARY 27 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kavanagh new opponent Moreno is scheduled to compete against fellow flyweight Lone'er Kavanagh in the main event of UFC Mexico on Feb. 28, per Nolan King of MMA Junkie.

Impact Initially scheduled against Asu Almabayev, Moreno needed a new opponent for UFC Mexico and got it in the form of Kavanagh, currently with a 9-1 MMA record and 2-1 in the UFC. Moreno will look to bounce back with a relatively quick turnaround after getting finshed by Tatsuro Taira late last year, thereby maintaining his status as a top contender for the UFC Flyweight Championship.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Needs new opponent Moreno will need a new opponent for UFC Mexico on Feb. 28 after Asu Almabayev (undisclosed) withdrew from the fight, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Moreno was planning to bounce back against Almabayev following his recent defeat to Tatsuro Taira, but now he needs a new challenger. Moreno will try to defend his No. 4 spot in the flyweight rankings, but it's unclear who he'll be facing.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Quick turnaround on tap Moreno is scheduled to compete against Asu Almabayev in a flyweight fight at UFC Mexico on Feb. 28, MMA reporter Ariel Helwani reports.

Impact Less than a week after getting finished by Tatsuro Taira, Moreno will look to get back on track with a strong start to his 2026. 2025 saw the Mexican go 1-1, with his lone win via decision over Steve Erceg in Mexico. Moreno will defend his No. 4 spot in the flyweight rankings against the division's No. 7, who went 2-1 this year.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

"It was a really strange fight" - Brandon Moreno gets honest about referee's stoppage after Tatsuro Taira loss at UFC 323 Brandon Moreno recently reflected on his loss against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323 and shared his thoughts on the referee's stoppage.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Petr Yan stunningly dominates Merab Dvalishvili to capture the bantamweight championship at UFC 323

Petr Yan stunned Merab Dvalishvili with a dominating effort to capture the bantamweight championship by unanimous decision at UFC 323 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

First stoppage loss of career Moreno lost to Tatsuro Taira via TKO (punches) at 2:24 of Round 2 at UFC 323 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact It's the first stoppage loss of Moreno's storied career and it may have been been a slightly early one from referee Mark Smith. Regardless, Brandon didn't look very good. He won Round 1 because he had Taira trapped in a modified triangle choke nearly the entire round, but he never appeared close to actually earning the submission. He was muscled to the mat early in Round 2 and never able to recover. Taira eventually ended up in a dominant position and Smith had seen enough following several unanswered blows to the side of the head. Set to turn 33 years of age tomorrow, Moreno falls to 2-3 in his past five fights dating back to July 2023, although both those losses (Brandon Royval, Alexandre Pantoja) came via split decision. He has work to do to get back into the title discussion at 125 pounds.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fighting Tatsuro Taira Moreno will fight Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323 on Dec. 6, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ilia Topuria makes case for being UFC's pound-for-pound best with first-round KO of Charles Oliveira

Ilia Topuria continued his ascension up the pound-for-pound ladder with a major statement via a vicious first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira to win the vacant lightweight champ...

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Ilia Topuria seeks to join elite UFC company when he meets Charles Oliveira for lightweight title

Former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria will enter the octagon for potentially the biggest fight of his career

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Brandon Moreno's coach opens up on forcing 'The Assassin Baby' to take time away from fighting following successful return to the sport Brandon Moreno secured his first UFC victory in his home country of Mexico on March 29 against Steve Erceg.

APRIL 3, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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