March 31, 2025
Former two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno scored a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Steve Erceg at UFC Mexico City to improve to 23-8-2 as a pro. The fight remained mostly on the feet, but Moreno landed the more powerful punches, especially hard hooks that hurt Erceg. In 25 minutes of action, Moreno landed a takedown and 89 significant strikes. For Moreno, the victory was his first on home soil since signing with the UFC. This was Moreno's 10th consecutive five-round fight. With the win, Moreno is now 11-5-2 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 31, 2025
On Saturday, former title challenger Steve Erceg dropped a unanimous decision to former two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in the main event of UFC Mexico City. Although Saturday's fight was closely competitive, Moreno won all but the third round on all three cards. Although he had a good performance, Erceg was one step behind Moreno. Erceg is now on a three-fight losing streak, which raises questions about his future in the UFC. In 25 minutes of action, Erceg landed 116 significant strikes. With the loss, Erceg is now 12-4 as a pro and 3-3 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 31, 2025
Drew Dober suffered a first-round knockout loss to Manuel Torres in the co-main event of UFC Mexico City on Saturday. Less than two minutes into the fight, Torres hurt Dober down with a huge right hand, forcing Dober to shoot for a single-leg takedown. While he was clinging to the leg, Dober got knocked out by absorbing a barrage of unanswered hammerfists to the side of the head. In 1:45 of action, Dober landed only three significant strikes. With the loss, Dober fell to 27-15 with one NC as a pro and 13-11 with one NC in the UFC as he's 1-4 in his last five.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 31, 2025
Manuel Torres scored a first-round knockout win over Drew Dober in the co-main event of UFC Mexico City. The 30-year-old Torres was looking to bounce back from suffering his UFC loss at the hands of Ignacio Bahamondes. Torres hurt Dober badly in the first round, and as Dober shot for a single-leg takedown, Torres landed a barrage of punches, knocking out Dober in the process. In 1:45 of action, Torres landed 23 significant strikes, compared to Dober, who landed only three. With the win, Torres is now 16-3 as a pro and 4-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 31, 2025
CJ Vergara suffered a first-round submission loss to Edgar Chairez on the main card of UFC Mexico City on Saturday. In the first round, Vergara got dropped multiple times by Chairez before falling victim to Chairez's rear-naked choke. Submission loss to Chairez marked Vergara's third defeat in a row. In 2:30 of action, Vergara landed six significant strikes. With the loss, Vergara is now 12-7-1 as a pro and 3-5 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 31, 2025
Edgar Chairez scored a first-round submission win over CJ Vergara on the main card of UFC Mexico City. From the opening bell, Chairez was one step ahead of Vergara, knocking Vergara down multiple times before securing a rear-naked choke submission. In 2:30 of action, Chairez landed eight significant strikes. Defeating Vergara marked a return to the win column for Chairez following a unanimous decision loss to Joshua Van at UFC 306. With the win, Chairez is now 12-6 with one NC as a pro and 2-2 with one NC in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 31, 2025
Vince Morales suffered a unanimous decision loss to Raul Rosas Jr. on the main card of UFC Mexico City on Saturday. Morales did have his moments, but for the most part, he got outwrestled and outgrappled by Rosas Jr. In the third round, Morales tried to finish the fight, threatening Rosas Jr. with submissions, but Rosas Jr. eventually fought his way free. In 15 minutes of action, Morales landed a takedown and 17 significant strikes. Morales has now dropped three straight unanimous decisions during his second UFC stint. He is now 5-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 31, 2025
On Saturday, Raul Rosas Jr. extended his win streak to four after beating Vince Morales via unanimous decision on the main card of UFC Mexico City. Rosas Jr. outwrestled, outgrappled and outworked Morales throughout three rounds to claim a unanimous decision with three 29-28 scorecards. In the third round, the 20-year-old Rosas Jr. nearly got submitted after Morales threatened Rosas Jr. with a D'Arce choke, but Rosas Jr. managed to survive. In 15 minutes of action, Rosas Jr. landed four takedowns and 20 significant strikes.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 31, 2025
Saimon Oliveira suffered a first-round TKO loss to UFC newcomer David Martinez on the main card of UFC Mexico City on Saturday. Oliveira was looking to get back in the win streak, as he was on a two-fight losing streak before this fight. Near the end of the first round, Oliveira got hurt by Martinez's counter right and got dropped by a vicious knee, before being finished with ground punches. In 4:38 of action, Oliveira landed seven significant strikes.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 31, 2025
On Saturday, David Martinez extended his win streak to eight when he defeated Saimon Oliveira via first-round TKO on the main card of UFC Mexico City. Martinez clipped Oliveira with a combination late in the first round, then put the pressure before landing a devastating knee up the middle that sent Oliveira to the canvas, and there Martinez finished Oliveira with hammer fists. In 4:38 of action, Martinez landed 27 significant strikes. Now 1-0 in his UFC career, Martinez has improved to 12-1 as a pro.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 31, 2025
Kevin Borjas got back in the win column when he defeated Ronaldo Rodriguez unanimously on the UFC Mexico City main card opener. The highlight of the fight was Borjas dropping Rodriguez, who immediately stood up. Before this bout, Borjas was on a two-fight skid, losing to Joshua Van and Alessandro Costa. In 15 minutes of action, Borjas landed 83 significant strikes. With the victory, Borjas improved to 10-3 as a pro and is now 1-2 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 31, 2025
On Saturday, UFC prospect Ronaldo Rodriguez suffered a unanimous decision loss to Kevin Borjas on the UFC Mexico City main card opener. One of the most memorable moments from the fight was when Rodriguez was dropped by Borjas. Prior to this bout, Rodriguez was on a seven-fight winning streak and was coming off a unanimous decision win over Ode Osbourne. in 15 minutes of action, Rodriguez landed a takedown and 64 significant strikes. With the loss, Rodriguez is now 17-3 as a pro while being 2-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 28, 2025
Former flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg will look to get back in the win column when he takes on former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in the main event of UFC Mexico City on Saturday. Erceg was last seen in action at UFC 305, where he suffered a first-round TKO loss to Kai Kara-France. Prior to that, Erceg fought for the title against Alexandre Pantoja but ultimately lost via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Erceg as the underdog with a salary of $7,600. Throughout his UFC career (five bouts), he averages 62.7 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 28, 2025
On Saturday, former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno is scheduled to take on former flyweight challenger Steve Erceg in the main event of UFC Mexico City. Moreno recovered from a lacklustre loss to Brandon Royval in 2024 by handing Amir Albazi his first UFC defeat. Moreno's second title reign at flyweight ended in 2023 when he lost his belt via split decision to Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290. DraftKings sees Moreno as the favorite with a salary of $8,600. Throughout his UFC career of 17 bouts, Moreno averages 78.5 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 28, 2025
On Saturday, Manuel Torres will look to get back in the win column when he faces off against Drew Dober in the co-main event of UFC Mexico City. Torres was last seen in action at UFC 306, where he lost to Ignacio Bahamondes via first-round TKO. Before losing to Bahamondes, Torres was on a six-fight winning streak. Since joining the promotion, Torres has gone 3-1. DraftKings sees Torres as a slight favorite with a salary of $8,200. Throughout his UFC career of four bouts, Torres averages 82.7 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
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