Brandon Moreno is set to face Brandon Royval in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC Mexico City. Get all the details about this exciting showdown and its implications for the flyweight division.
| Fighters | Ranking |
|---|---|
| Brandon Moreno | No. 2 |
| Brandon Royval | No. 7 |
- Brandon Moreno will face Brandon Royval in a rematch at UFC Mexico City.
- The fight is scheduled for Feb. 24.
- Amir Albazi, Moreno’s original opponent, had to withdraw due to an injury.
- Moreno defeated Royval in their previous encounter at UFC 255.
- Moreno is ranked No. 2 and Royval is ranked No. 7 in the world at flyweight.
- Moreno lost the flyweight title to Alexandre Pantoja in July.
- Royval is coming off a loss in a title fight against Pantoja in December.
- Moreno became the first Mexican-born champion in UFC history in June 2021.
Brandon Moreno to Face Brandon Royval in Rematch
Brandon Moreno, the former two-time UFC flyweight champion, is set to make his return to his home country in a highly anticipated rematch against Brandon Royval. The main event of UFC Mexico City on Feb. 24 will showcase this exciting showdown.
Amir Albazi, Moreno’s original opponent, unfortunately had to withdraw due to an undisclosed injury that requires surgery. This news was confirmed by his manager, Ali Abdelaziz.
The upcoming fight between Moreno and Royval is a rematch of their previous encounter in November 2020 at UFC 255. Moreno emerged victorious with a first-round TKO.
In an interview with C. Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes, Moreno expressed his excitement about the change in opponents.
ESPN currently ranks Moreno at No. 2 and Royval at No. 7 in the world at flyweight.
Moreno, with a record of 21-7-2, recently lost the flyweight title to Alexandre Pantoja in July at UFC 290. However, prior to that, he had an impressive run, remaining unbeaten in eight of his nine fights. In June 2021, Moreno made history by becoming the first Mexican-born champion in UFC when he defeated Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 263.
On the other hand, Royval, with a record of 15-7, is coming off a loss in a title fight against Pantoja at UFC 296 on Dec. 16. Before this defeat, he had a three-fight winning streak. Royval, the former LFA flyweight champion, is determined to make a strong comeback.
This rematch between Moreno and Royval promises to be an intense battle that fans won’t want to miss. Both fighters have their sights set on victory, and the outcome of this fight will have significant implications for the flyweight division.
