News about Brandon Moreno

The response from plenty of MMA fans when they heard it would be Steve Erceg (left, top right, bottom right) taking on Alexandre Pantoja (second from top right) at UFC 301, was: 'Who?' Erceg is only ranked No 10 in the division and the Australian has only fought three times in the UFC. But this Saturday night he will challenge the Brazilian in the champion's own back yard, no doubt serenaded by 'uh vai morrer', which translates as 'you're going to die'. Erceg's big opportunity was an unexpected call-up for fans but also the man himself. 

With a spectacular walk-off knockout of Matt Schnell on the main card opener, Australian Steve Erceg shocked fight fans at UFC Fight Night 238 on Sunday morning. Erceg, 27, entered the fight as a strong favorite and after the first round it was clear why. The Aussie displayed crisp boxing against his ranked flyweight challenge, and 'Astro Boy', who was less than 30 seconds into the second round, had Schnell crashing to the ground, leaving him with a flawless left hook that sent him crashing to the ground.

One of the sections was dominated by a mosh pit of punches as the fans traded blows while grabbing each other's clothing. Multiple groups of people are seen squaring off with no one in sight, according to a video of the squabble. A fan wearing a white top who seemed to have been torn during the tumultuous chaos was isolated. A fan in black then struck him with a left hook that knocked him out with his back on the ground. With his left hand just seconds before, the same fan who started the punch was struck again. During the brawl, however, nearby supporters made sure to set chairs down.

International Fight Week is always a highlight of the year, and the 2023 version is no different, with Alexander Volkanovski taking center stage. In the main event in Las Vegas on Saturday night, the featherweight champion faces an unpredictable Mexican Yair Rodriguez. The main card and pre-lims are also stacked with high-quality match-ups that are well worth watching. Brandon Moreno and Alexandra Pantoja are competing for the flyweight title in the co-main event, while middleweight candidates Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis are due to clash with Israel Adesanya.

Kai Kara-France is channeling inspiration and vigour from teammate Israel Adesanya's battle this weekend, and it reveals what it's like to coach the New Zealand Warriors. In the Kiwi's first appearance since his title fight loss to Brandon Moreno, Kara-France headlines UFC Vegas 74 this weekend against enigvious opponent Amir Albazi. The power-punching flyweight says it's difficult not to be inspired by his City Kickboxing colleague Adesanya, who recently regained the middleweight crown from bitter rival Alex Pereira.

Hill (right) defeated Glover Teixeira over five brutal rounds to win the light heavyweight title at UFC 283 in the early hours of Sunday morning UK time. But Prochazka (left) is now determined to recover the belt he lost due to a horrific shoulder injury, and he has made it abundantly clear to the American. He starts with a short clip displaying Prochazka, 30, wearing only a black t-shirt as snow falls around him.' 'Denisa' stares down the camera for a long time before saying 'I am coming.' He pulls the camera close in to his face before roaring 'I AM COMING!' In a chilling warning to Hill, a warning has been sent.

After a five-round demolition, Jamahal Hill is the new UFC light heavyweight champion. At every turn, the 31-year-old American gave a career-best showing to the thwart the teak-tough soldier. When the realization of his achievement dawned on him, he was overcome with emotion as a gruel crowd poured out of Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Hill said: "Anything is possible with hard work and dedication, but too many people told me that they couldn't do it, or that it wasn't even possible.' To survive, I had to fight to be here, but if you're up for it, you will succeed.'

After defeating home favorite Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 283, Brandon Moreno (right) was forced to leave the arena (left) in Brazil. In Rio de Janeiro's early hours of Sunday morning British time, the Mexican triumphed in the lion's den, winning by TKO after doctors called off the match due to Figueiredo's eye being unable to open. Moreno, who regained the unified flyweight title as a result, had to sprint outside the venue flanked by security to prevent violent fans from reacting. Moreno is seen being led out of the arena with beer cups and other items raining on the crowd as some in the crowd expressed their dissatisfaction with the result.

Glover Teixeira will attempt to regain the vacant light-heavyweight crown in the main event, while Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno will meet in the UFC's first-ever quadrilogy. Dana White and Co have put together essentially a Brazil vs. the world card match, as well as some British representation, with Paul Craig taking center stage in the main card curtain-raiser against Johnny Walker. From the pre-lims to the top of the show, stay tuned to Sportsmail's live coverage throughout the night.

For the first time in three years, the UFC returns to Brazil on Saturday night, with Rio de Janeiro hosting. Dana White and Co have teed up what amounts to a 'Brazil vs. the rest of the world' card in the first numbered event of the year.' Glover Teixeira will face Jamahal Hill in the headliner's clash, while Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno lock horns for the fourth time in the supporting act. Sportmail has the final say on the main card, and forecasts how many home fighters will have their hand raised.

As he prepares to face Brandon Moreno in the first quadrilogy in UFC history, Deiveson Figueiredo is determined to rubber stamp his name. The Brazilian admits it's been 'annoying' to face the same opponent four times in a row, but it hopes that this weekend's unified title fight in Brazil will put an end to their amazing rivalry. You may think that putting more than an hour in the octagon would foster a closeness and mutual admiration, but Figueiredo insists that there is no passion lost between the two people. Brandon Moreno and I don't like each other,' Brandon Moreno told the UFC: 'Brandon Moreno and I don't like each other.' We want to put on an amazing show for the fans and everybody who wants to see Deiveson Figueiredo versus Brandon Moreno,'s aging warrior.'

Brandon Moreno has talked about being pushed by the suspected betting scandal involving James Krause. In the midst of an ongoing probe into Darrick Minner's fight with Shayilan Nuerdanbieke at UFC Vegas 64, the former UFC flyweight champion had just started working with Krause when he found his athletic license suspended. Moreno had upped sticks to move to Kansas City to work with Krause, and he was brace for his upcoming UFC 283 match against Deiveson Figueiredo, which is set to take place on January 21.

Mason Jones, the former Cage Warriors two-weight world champion, has confirmed that he would not be re-signing with the UFC after struggling through the remainder of his deal. Jones did not rule out a return to the service, but rather that he "may have some fights outside the organization." I've fought my UFC contract out of office, as most of you know.' I will not be re-signing with UFC this year, and I may have to fight outside the organization before returning to keep you all entertained,' Jones said.