Former UFC champion Brandon Moreno announces his decision to take a break from MMA. Although not retiring, Moreno expresses the need to rest and alleviate the pressures of the sport.
| Brandon Moreno, the former UFC flyweight champion, recently announced that he will be taking a break from mixed martial arts. Although not retiring, Moreno expressed the need to rest and alleviate the pressures of the sport. His decision comes after a split-decision loss to Brandon Royval in the UFC Fight Night 237 main event on February 24. Despite being a two-time title holder, Moreno admitted feeling frustrated with his current performance. |
Brandon Moreno Steps Away from the Octagon
Brandon Moreno, the former UFC flyweight champion, recently announced that he will be taking a break from mixed martial arts. Although he clarified that he is not retiring, Moreno expressed the need to rest and alleviate the pressures of the sport.
Moreno’s decision comes after his split-decision loss to Brandon Royval in the UFC Fight Night 237 main event on February 24. Despite being a two-time title holder, Moreno admitted feeling frustrated with his current performance.
In an Instagram post, Moreno stated in Spanish, ‘I feel like I’m at a point in my life where I’m putting in the work, I’m dedicated, but the results just aren’t there, and it’s very frustrating.’
While it remains uncertain when Moreno will return to the octagon, his fans eagerly await his comeback.
| Date | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 24 | UFC Fight Night | Loss (Split-decision) |
