In the highly anticipated main event of UFC Mexico City, the spotlight was on the clash between two top-tier flyweights, Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval, in a rematch of their 2020 showdown.
Moreno stepped into the octagon fresh off a tough loss to Alexandre Pantoja in July, which cost him his flyweight title. On the other hand, Royval had also suffered a defeat to Pantoja in December, further fueling the intensity of this rematch.
In a closely contested battle, Brandon Royval managed to secure a split decision victory, seeking redemption for his previous loss to Moreno despite enduring a shoulder injury in the opening round. As the dust settles after UFC Mexico City, let’s explore what lies ahead for these two warriors.
For Royval, despite his recent loss to Pantoja, another shot at the title seems imminent. With no clear-cut contenders emerging aside from Royval, especially with Amir Albazi withdrawing from his scheduled bout against Moreno, a trilogy match against Pantoja in Brazil for the flyweight title in May appears to be on the horizon.
As for Moreno, his path back to title contention involves navigating through the division’s ranks and stacking up consecutive victories. A logical next step for him would be to face the winner of the upcoming bout between Muhammad Mokaev and Alex Perez.
Should Mokaev emerge victorious, it presents an intriguing challenge for the undefeated prospect who has been vocal about his aspirations of becoming a future champion.
Conversely, if Perez secures the win, it sets the stage for a long-awaited showdown between him and Moreno, a matchup that was initially slated for 2020 before Perez was elevated to face Deiveson Figueiredo for the belt.
As the flyweight division continues to evolve, Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval’s paths intersect with the promise of thrilling encounters and the pursuit of championship glory.
