[ The UFC returns to Mexico for the seventh time in its history on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 237, which takes place at Mexico City Arena in Mexico City and streams on ESPN+. The main event will see former champion Brandon Moreno (21-7-2 MMA, 9-3-2 UFC) take on Brandon Royval (15-7 MMA, 5-3 UFC) … Read more
[ Brandon Moreno knows the world of MMA is an unpredictable one, but that doesn’t mean he can’t try to envision future plans. The former UFC flyweight champion would like to reclaim his title in 2024, and he has a good idea on how he wants to get it done. First, Moreno (21-7-2 MMA, 9-4-2 … Read more
[ Brandon Moreno would have preferred a fresh challenge for his next fight. Moreno (21-7-2 MMA, 9-4-2 UFC) runs things back with former title challenger Brandon Royval (15-7 MMA, 5-3 UFC) in the UFC Fight Night headliner Feb. 24 in Mexico City. Moreno beat Royval by TKO in November 2020 after a shoulder injury rendered Royval … Read more
[ It’s a new year and that means a whole new slate of fights ahead. As the UFC and other promotions fill out their Q1 2024 calendar, some intriguing matchups have been announced. From Brandon Moreno vs. Brandon Royval 2 in Mexico, to the return of Rose Namajunas against Amanda Ribas in Las Vegas, and … Read more
[ Brandon Royval doesn’t put any stock into his setback vs. Brandon Moreno. Royval (15-7 MMA, 5-3 UFC) steps in on short notice to rematch former flyweight champion Moreno (21-7-2 MMA, 9-4-2 UFC) in the UFC Fight Night headliner Feb. 24 in Mexico City. Moreno beat Royval by TKO in November 2020 after a shoulder … Read more
[ Brandon Moreno has defeated Brandon Royval once before, and the odd are that the former UFC flyweight champion will do it again. Originally scheduled to meet Amir Albazi, Moreno (21-7-2 MMA, 9-4-2 UFC) will now take on former title challenger Royval (15-7 MMA, 5-3 UFC) in the new UFC Fight Night headliner Feb. 24 … Read more
[ MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize. But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back. Each week, we’ll compile all the newly surfaced fights in one spot. Every Monday, expect a feature listing everything you might have missed from the UFC. … Read more
[ Former UFC flyweight champ Brandon Moreno now has a new, yet familiar opponent for his next outing. Originally scheduled to face Amir Albazi on Feb. 24, Moreno (21-7-2 MMA, 9-4-2 UFC) will now face former title challenger Brandon Royval in the new main event. The event takes place at Mexico City Arena in Mexico … Read more
[ Makhachev walked into one of the most intense atmospheres in UFC history as champion. When he left, the belt came with him. In front of a rowdy RAC Arena full of passionate fans who cheered on his opponent Volkanovski, the promotion’s lightweight champion Makhachev retained his title via unanimous decision. The bout served as … Read more
[ Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno Figueiredo became the first fighter to face the same UFC opponent four consecutive times with his bout against Moreno at UFC 283. Jessica Andrade landed 231 significant strikes at UFC 283, the single-fight record for a women’s flyweight bout. J. Hill landed 232 significant strikes at UFC 283, the … Read more
