Yesterday’s UFC Fight Night featuring Moreno versus Royval 2 showcased a thrilling lineup of fights, captivating fans with intense action and electrifying finishes. The event, held in Mexico City, saw Mexican fighters delivering standout performances, capturing victories for their nation and thrilling the local crowd. Amongst the plethora of surprising outcomes emerged narratives that promise to add depth to the UFC roster. Here are some of the standout moments from the event:
Brian Ortega defeats Yair Rodriguez by submission (arm-triangle choke) in Round 3
Brian Ortega secured a remarkable victory over Yair Rodriguez, overcoming a tumultuous opening round to claim a third-round submission victory via arm-triangle choke in the co-main event. Despite facing early adversity with Rodriguez’s aggressive start, Ortega displayed resilience and tactical dominance in the subsequent rounds, eventually forcing the tap-out in the third. For Ortega, who endured multiple surgeries and a prolonged victory drought exceeding three years, this triumph marks a significant career milestone, positioning him back into contention within the championship landscape.
Brandon Royval defeats Brandon Moreno by decision (48-47, 46-49, 48-47)
In the highly anticipated flyweight main event, Brandon Royval faced off against Brandon Moreno in a closely contested battle that went the distance. Following an initial round of strategic maneuvering and tactical exchanges, both fighters engaged in a relentless stand-up battle, punctuated by occasional ground skirmishes. While Moreno landed significant strikes, Royval showcased consistent aggression, earning him the split decision victory. This win represents a pivotal moment in Royval’s career, propelling him back into title contention as he eyes a rematch with champion Alexandre Pantoja, who was present at the event.
Rest of the card results
Daniel Zellhuber defeats Francisco Prado by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Yazmin Jauregui defeats Sam Hughes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Manuel Torres defeats Chris Duncan by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:46 of Round 1
Raoni Barcelos defeats Cristian Quinonez by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:04 of Round 3
Jesus Aguilar defeats Mateus Mendonca by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Edgar Chairez defeats Daniel Lacerda by submission (triangle choke) at 2:17 of Round 1
Fares Ziam defeats Claudio Puelles by split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
Ronaldo Rodriguez defeats Denys Bondar by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:59 of Round 2
Felipe dos Santos defeats Victor Altamirano by split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Muhammad Naimov defeats Erik Silva by TKO (strikes) at 0:44 of Round 1
