Don’t miss the highly anticipated rematch between Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval at UFC Mexico City. Find out all the details and get ready for an electrifying showdown in the flyweight division.
| Fighters | Ranking |
|---|---|
| Brandon Moreno | No. 2 |
| Brandon Royval | No. 7 |
Brandon Moreno is set to face Brandon Royval in a rematch at UFC Mexico City on Feb. 24. Moreno, the former two-time UFC flyweight champion, will return to his home country for this highly anticipated fight. The original opponent, Amir Albazi, had to withdraw due to an injury that requires surgery. Moreno defeated Royval in their previous encounter at UFC 255 via first-round TKO. Both fighters are highly ranked in the flyweight division, with Moreno currently holding the No. 2 spot and Royval ranked at No. 7. Moreno lost the flyweight title to Alexandre Pantoja in July at UFC 290, but he had an impressive record prior to that. Royval is coming off a title fight loss to Pantoja at UFC 296 in December and is determined to bounce back in this 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 these two talented fighters.
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 in that bout with a first-round TKO.
In an interview with C. Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes, Moreno expressed his excitement about the change in opponent and his eagerness to compete in front of his home crowd.
Both fighters are highly ranked in the flyweight division, with Moreno currently holding the No. 2 spot and Royval ranked at No. 7.
Moreno, with a record of 21-7-2, recently lost the flyweight title to Alexandre Pantoja in July at UFC 290. However, he had an impressive run prior to that, winning eight out 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 (15-7) is coming off a title fight loss to Pantoja at UFC 296 in December. Prior to that defeat, he was on a three-fight winning streak. Royval, the former LFA flyweight champion, is determined to bounce back and prove himself in this highly anticipated rematch.
The stage is set for an electrifying showdown between Moreno and Royval in UFC Mexico City. Fans can expect a thrilling display of skill and determination from these two flyweight contenders.
