Las Vegas – UFC returns to Mexico Metropolis for the second time in two years and seventh time total, headlined by a Prime 10 flyweight showdown between former UFC flyweight champion and No. 2 ranked contender Brandon Moreno and former title challenger and No. 9 ranked Steve Erceg. Within the co-main occasion, just lately introduced UFC Corridor of Famer Kelvin Gastelum faces Joe Pyfer.
UFC Mexico: Moreno vs Erceg will happen on Saturday, March 29 at Area CDMX. Your entire occasion can be simulcast on ESPN2 and ESPN+ in English and Spanish starting with the prelims at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT, adopted by the primary card at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT. ESPN Deportes may even broadcast each the prelims and most important card, becoming a member of in progress at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.
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Former UFC flyweight champion Moreno (22-8-2) preventing out of Tijuana, Mexico plans to impress in his third UFC most important occasion in a row. Among the many hottest athletes on the roster, Moreno has entertained followers together with his successful performances in opposition to Deiveson Figueiredo (twice), Kai Kara-France and Brandon Royval. He now intends to earn one other shot at flyweight gold with a press release efficiency in opposition to Erceg.
Erceg (12-3) preventing out of Perth, Western Australia, Australia goals to show he can compete with the highest of the flyweight division and earn one other shot on the championship. A well-rounded competitor who has completed eight of his 12 wins, he holds notable wins over Matt Schnell, Alessandro Costa and David Dvorak. Erceg now seeks to grab Moreno’s spot within the rankings in dramatic vogue.
Gastelum (19-9 1NC) preventing out of Yuma, Ariz. returns to the Octagon trying to put collectively one other lengthy win streak. Not too long ago introduced as the most recent inductee for the 2025 UFC Corridor of Fame for his iconic bout with Israel Adesanya, Gastelum has additionally delivered highlight-reel performances in opposition to Michael Bisping, Jacare Souza and Chris Curtis. He now plans to go toe-to-toe with Pyfer and placed on a present for the Mexican followers.
Dana White’s Contender Sequence standout Pyfer (13-3) preventing out of Philadelphia, Penn. seems to begin his yr with a signature knockout. A dynamic finisher, he has ended 12 of his 13 victories earlier than the ultimate bell, together with these over Marc-Andre Barriault, Gerald Meerschaert and Alen Amedovski. Pyfer now has his sights set on breaking into the Prime 15 by changing into the primary particular person to KO Gastelum.
Ronaldo Rodriguez (18-2) preventing out of Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico squares off with Kevin Borjas (9-3) preventing out of Lima, Peru in a flyweight bout. An exciting light-weight collision is ready between Rafa Garcia (16-4) preventing out of Brawley, Calif. and Vinc Pichel (14-4) preventing out of Englewood, Colo.
Flyweights Edgar Chairez (11-6 1NC) preventing out of Mexicali, Baja California Mexico and CJ Vergara (12-6-1) preventing out of San Antonio, Texas lock horns. Manuel Torres (15-3) preventing out of Tijuana, Mexico clashes with Drew Dober (27-14 1NC) preventing out of Denver, Colo. in a light-weight bout assured to ship fireworks.
Jose Daniel Medina (11-4) preventing out of Santa Cruz, Bolivia and Dana White’s Contender Sequence signee Ateba Gautier (6-1) preventing out of Doula, Cameroon go head-to-head at middleweight. Dana White’s Contender Sequence standout David Martinez (11-1) preventing out of Mexico Metropolis, Mexico will face Saimon Oliveira (18-5) preventing out of Balneario Camboriu, SC, Brazil in an thrilling bantamweight bout.
Additionally on the cardboard, No. 11 ranked UFC strawweight contender Crazy Godinez (12-5) preventing out of Vancouver, B.C., Canada by the use of Aguascalientes, Mexico places her spot within the rankings on the road in opposition to the harmful Julia Polastri (13-4) preventing out of Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and likewise a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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