Moreno vs Erceg Prediction

The Mexican athlete is a versatile fighter with a background in boxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Brandon Moreno began his professional career in 2011 and made his UFC debut five years later. His first bout in Dana White's organization was at Fight Night 96, where he secured a victory. After experiencing some setbacks, Moreno was released from the UFC but was re-signed immediately after winning a championship in the LFA promotion. This marked the beginning of the "Assassin Baby" era, and just two years after his return, he became the UFC Flyweight Champion.

During this time, the legendary rivalry with Deiveson Figueiredo unfolded, spanning three years. The title exchanged hands multiple times, but in 2023, Brandon put an end to the saga by defeating the Brazilian via technical knockout. Moreno then lost to Figueiredo's fellow countryman Alexandre Pantoja by split decision, relinquishing his title. Last year, the Mexican stepped into the octagon twice: he suffered a loss to Brandon Royval and claimed a victory over Amir Albazi by judges' decision. Moreno boasts a record of 22 wins with eight losses (2 bouts ended in a draw).

The Australian fighter boasts versatile skills and feels confident both standing and on the ground. His professional career kicked off in 2016 with the local organization EMMA. By 2023, his talent caught the attention of UFC, where he made his debut in the summer of that year. After securing three consecutive victories, fueled by significant hype and a stroke of good fortune, Erceg earned a shot at the championship belt against Alexandre Pantoja.

In the title bout, the Australian put up a commendable performance but ultimately fell to the Brazilian, who capitalized on his grappling advantage. Following that fight, Steve faced off against Kai Kara-France, where he unexpectedly suffered a first-round knockout. This setback cast doubt on his reputation as a promising title contender. Currently, his record stands at 12 wins and three losses.