[17][18], Moreno faced Sergio Pettis on August 5, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 114. Fight Coverage ... Moreno TKOs Royval Watch UFC 255 Highlight: Moreno TKOs Royval. [37] Moreno instead faced Brandon Royval. [20] Moreno subsequently tested positive for clenbuterol from an in-competition urine sample collected on August 6, 2017, a day after his fight with Pettis. In 2014, Moreno would debut for the World Fighting Federation promotion. Rory MacDonald Throttles Curtis Millender in Flawless Professional... Sherdog’s Pound-for-Pound Top 10 Rankings, How a UFC Impostor Became Australia’s First NHB Event, After the Bell: Shillan & Duffy Recap UFC on ESPN 23. [9], Moreno was born and raised in Tijuana, Mexico, in a modest family with a piñata business. [44] Moreno is friends with former UFC two-division Champion, Henry Cejudo, and has trained with him. Jiri Prochazka Spinning Elbow Wipes Out Dominick Reyes in UFC on Knockout. ESPN... UFC on ESPN 23 Bonuses: Jiri Prochazka Earns $100K for Main Event *Date given is the air date of the episode. Brandon se impuso por la vía de la decisión unánime. [38] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one. [16] He won the fight by submission in the second round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus. Esta victoria le llevaría a pelear por el título. Time. [35], As the first bout of his new contract, Moreno was expected to face Alex Perez on November 21, 2020 at UFC 255. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. Brandon Moreno talks about his first-round TKO win at UFC 255. [24] However, Borg withdrew from the bout to take care of his child from brain surgery,[25] and he was replaced by Alexandre Pantoja. [2] At the age of 12, he wanted to lose weight so his mother enrolled him in the local Entram Gym where he started training mixed martial arts. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d" Brandon Moreno breaking news and and highlights for UFC 263 fight vs. Brandon Moreno, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Flyweight fighter from Mexico. He currently competes as a flyweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [33], Moreno faced Jussier Formiga on March 14, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 170. Flyweight debut. Brandon Moreno breaking news and and highlights for UFC 263 fight vs. Brandon Moreno, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Flyweight fighter from Mexico. [21], Moreno was expected to face Ray Borg on April 7, 2018 at UFC 223. USADA has determined that the presence of clenbuterol in Moreno's system likely resulted from clenbuterol-contaminated meat that Moreno had consumed in Mexico, and so Moreno was not punished by USADA. Nov. 21, 2020. [39], Moreno faced UFC Flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 256. By: Brian KnappDominick [12] Moreno won the fight via submission in the first round. Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC on ESPN 23, Prime Picks: UFC on ESPN 23 ‘Reyes vs. Prochazka’, 5 Things You Might Not Know About Giga Chikadze. He faced Alexandre Pantoja in the opening stage and lost the fight via submission in the second round. 42:26. [29] Moreno won the fight via technical knockout in the fourth round. UFC on ESPN 23 Prelims: Illegal Upkick Disqualifies Randa Markos... Joshua Silveira Taps Rafael Viana in 41 Seconds at LFA 106. Boxing Coach Expects Clash of Styles Between Anderson Silva, Julio... UFC Fight Night 159 - Rodriguez vs. Stephens, Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media LLC, and its owned and operated websites may receive a small, CITC 11 - Xtreme Couture vs. Southern California, UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 24 Opening Round, Day 1, Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings, UFC 259 Prelims: Dominick Cruz Outpoints Casey Kenney, Records First Win Since 2016, Who You Got? [40] After five rounds of fighting, the fight was declared a majority draw. [32] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [42], A rematch with Figueiredo is expected to take place on June 12, 2021 at UFC 263. [22][23] The pairing was left intact and quickly rescheduled and was expected to take place on May 19, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 129. Stream live sports, game replays, video highlights, and access featured ESPN programming online with Watch ESPN. [45], [5] Fight Coverage. UFC 256 Bonus Coverage ... Moreno vs Royval. By: Tom FeelyFormer bantamweight champion Dominick 1. [8], Moreno faced promotional newcomer Askar Askarov on September 21, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 17. Brandon Moreno talks about his majority draw at UFC 256. Weekend Boxing Knockouts & Highlights Roundup: May 2, 2021, Weekend Boxing Knockouts & Highlights Roundup: April 25, 2021, Weekend Boxing Knockouts & Highlights Roundup: April 18, 2021, Children of Mackenzie Dern, Nina Nunes Share Moment After UFC on ABC 2, Weekend Boxing Knockouts & Highlights Roundup: March 28, 2021, UFC on ESPN 23 Post-Fight Press Conference Video. En el evento UFC 255, Brandon se enfrentó a Brandon Royval, ganó la pelea por TKO en el primer round. [26] Moreno lost the fight by unanimous decision. [2] Despite earlier intentions to attend law school and becoming a lawyer, Moreno decided to focus solely on his mixed martial arts career.[2]. [36] However, on October 2, it was announced that Cody Garbrandt, who was scheduled to fight Deiveson Figueiredo for the UFC Flyweight Championship at UFC 255, pulled out due to a torn bicep and was replaced by Perez. [34] He won the fight via unanimous decision. 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UFC 259 was headlined by a trio of title fights. Figueiredo vs. Moreno (UFC 256) ESPN+ • UFC. With a trio of title fights atop the card, there was only one upset leading to a … 205 has stepped out of the shadow of jones. As of November 17, 2020, he is #1 in the UFC flyweight rankings. [41] In the 3rd round, Figueiredo was taken away 1 point due to a groin strike. [6] He currently competes as a flyweight[7] for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Kenney this Saturday in Las Vegas. 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[13], In his second fight for the promotion, Moreno returned to face Ryan Benoit on December 3, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale[14] He won the fight via split decision. [27] In an interview in 2019, Moreno told that he was cut from the UFC in late 2018. NBA and NFL giant athletes you would like to see in MMA? The actual dates of the fight are not released by the UFC, Mexican mixed martial arts fighter (born 1993). [19] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Round. UFC.com: Updates to UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Prochazka MMA Junkie: Kamaru Usman's manager: Colby Covington 'one of the worst human beings,' doesn't deserve rematch MMAFighting.com: Brandon Vera to defend ONE heavyweight title against Arjan Bhullar on May 15 MMAFighting.com: Anthony Johnson now meets Jose Augusto in grand prix bout at Bellator 258 39:03. that’s how... By: Tristen CritchfieldIt’s time to put some respect on Jan However, it was announced on October 2 that Garbrandt pulled out due to a torn bicep and was replaced by Alex Perez, who was already scheduled to face Brandon Moreno at the event. Jiri is currently on a 10 fights KO/TKO streak. 04:59. UFC fighter Alexey Oleynik has been in MMA since 1996!!! Blachowicz’s name. [28], Moreno signed a multi-fight contract with the Legacy Fighting Alliance and made his promotional debut against the prevailing Flyweight Champion Maikel Perez at LFA 69 on June 7, 2019. Sean Strickland vs. Krzysztof Jotko - The fighters are being introduced by the announcer. Figueiredo has won three fights in 2020 — all finishes — and will look to do the same against Moreno, who earned a shot at the title with a win over Brandon Royval. Pulp Fiction once said, “They keep underestimating you — [8] A professional mixed martial artist since 2011, Moreno has competed for Legacy Fighting Alliance and on The Ultimate Fighter. Brandon Carrillo Moreno (born December 7, 1993) is a Mexican mixed martial artist. Over the next two years, he amassed a record of 6 wins and 3 losses. Brandon Royval vs Brandon Moreno Deiveson Figueiredo vs Alex Perez Mike Perry vs Tim Means Valentina Shevchenko vs Jennifer Maia Daniel Rodriguez vs Nicholas Dalby [43], Moreno and his wife have two daughters. Brandon Carrillo Moreno (born December 7, 1993)[1] is a Mexican[5] mixed martial artist. By: Tristen CritchfieldBig changes are afoot in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s flyweight *Date given is the air date of the episode. The win also earned Moreno his first Performance of the Night bonus award. By: Ben DuffyAs Butch Coolidge, the aging boxer portrayed by Bruce Willis in Share on … Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker (UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker) ... Kai Kara France vs. Brandon Royval (UFC 253) ESPN+ • UFC. Moreno faced Brandon Royval instead. UFC 261 was loaded with big names and the potential for some big divisional shake-ups. Method. division. He faced Louis Smolka at UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson on October 1, 2016. 39:03. [30] The back-and-forth bout ended in a draw. [18] Brandon se enfrentó a Jussier Formiga en el evento UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira, ganando la pelea por decisión unánime. Won the vacant WFF Flyweight Championship. Moreno made his professional MMA debut in his native Mexico in April 2011. A UFC Women's Flyweight Championship bout between current champion Valentina Shevchenko and Jennifer Maia co-headlined the event. Cruz still has something left to offer. Pictures: One Championship 'One on TNT 4', Shoop that Incredulous Cormier / Drug Wars, Bad move by Dana to allow fans in the events. [31], Moreno faced Kai Kara-France on December 14, 2019 at UFC 245. Join the UFC Vegas 25 live discussion; Tapology Picks: Sean Strickland 88% Krzysztof Jotko 12% Sean "Tarzan" Strickland (22-3-0) CA, US is the #19th Top Middleweight MMA fighter. In July 2016, it was revealed that Moreno was a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions. A professional mixed martial artist since 2011, Moreno has competed for Legacy Fighting Alliance and on The Ultimate Fighter.As of November 17, 2020, he is #1 in the UFC flyweight rankings. Fight Coverage 4 months ago. He would go undefeated in the promotion at 5–0 and would eventually win the Flyweight championship, which led to him being cast in the Flyweight tournament on the 25th season of The Ultimate Fighter. KO/TKO. 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