Main Event: Brandon Royval vs. Brandon Moreno
The UFC made a triumphant return to Mexico City with a stacked card featuring top-ranked flyweights in the spotlight. The UFC main event showcased a highly anticipated rematch between No. 1 contender Brandon Moreno and recent title contender Brandon Royval.
A Closely Contested Battle
In a thrilling main event, Brandon Royval secured a tight victory over Brandon Moreno in a closely contested bout that went the distance. The fight saw both fighters trading blows back and forth, with Moreno landing significant shots while Royval maintained his activity with strikes and kicks.
Royval Emerges Victorious
In the end, Royval emerged victorious with a split decision, marking one of the biggest wins of his career. This was a strong bounce-back effort for the recent title challenger, who called for a rematch with champion Alexandre Pantoja following the contest.
Co-Main Event: Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega
The co-main event featured a five-round battle between No. 3 featherweight Yair Rodriguez and No. 4 Brian Ortega.
Ortega’s Resilience
Brian Ortega showcased tremendous resilience after enduring a tough opening round, eventually securing a third-round submission victory over Rodriguez with an arm-triangle choke. This win marked a significant moment for Ortega, who put himself back in the championship mix after multiple surgeries and a long hiatus from the octagon.
Other Impressive Performances
The main card also featured impressive performances from other fighters. Manuel Torres continued his winning streak with a first-round submission victory over Chris Duncan, while Yazmin Jauregui returned to the win column with a unanimous decision victory over Sam Hughes. Daniel Zellhuber showcased his striking skills in a dominant performance against Francisco Prado, earning a unanimous decision victory.
Event Details
The event took place at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City and was available for viewers on ESPN+. With prelims starting at 7pm ET/4pm PT and the main card kicking off at 10pm ET/7pm PT, fans didn’t miss a moment of the thrilling action.
As the UFC continues to deliver exciting events around the globe, fight fans can look forward to more adrenaline-pumping matchups and unforgettable moments in the world of mixed martial arts.