The vibrant Arena CDMX in Mexico City is gearing up to host a thrilling evening of fights this Saturday with UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg. The anticipation has been building, and as of Friday, all the fighters are officially on the scale and ready for action.
Leading the charge on this card is a highly anticipated flyweight showdown. We have former two-time champion Brandon Moreno squaring off against the eighth-ranked contender, Steve Erceg. With a record of 22-8-2, Moreno is riding high after his recent victory over third-ranked Amir Albazi last November.
On the opposite side, Erceg, holding a record of 12-3, is stepping into the octagon motivated to overcome his recent setbacks. Having faced defeats against the current champion Alexandre Pantoja and fourth-ranked Kai Kara-France, Erceg is poised to alter his trajectory with a comeback.
Main Card Action (ESPN2/ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET):
- Brandon Moreno (125) vs. Steve Erceg (125)
- Drew Dober (155) vs. Manuel Torres (156)
- Kelvin Gastelum (186) vs. Joe Pyfer (185)
- Vince Morales (136) vs. Raul Rosas Jr. (135)
- David Martinez (135) vs. Saimon Oliveira (135)
- Kevin Borjas (125) vs. Ronaldo Rodriguez (127)*
Preliminary Card Lineup (ESPN2/ESPN+, 4 p.m. ET):
- Edgar Chairez (126) vs. CJ Vergara (126)
- Ateba Gautier (186) vs. Jose Daniel Medina (186)
- Melquizael Costa (145) vs. Christian Rodriguez (146)
- Loopy Godinez (116) vs. Julia Polastri (116)
- Rafa Garcia (155) vs. Vinc Pichel (156)
- Jamall Emmers (145) vs. Gabriel Miranda (145)
- Austin Hubbard (156) vs. MarQuel Mederos (156)
Note: Ronaldo Rodriguez did not make weight.
Fans are certainly in for a night full of intense matchups and surprises. Whether you’re tuning in to root for the seasoned Moreno or hoping for Erceg to flip the script, this event promises to deliver all the excitement UFC has to offer. Grab your snacks, settle in, and prepare for some top-notch MMA action!
