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Brandon Moreno Reveals What The ‘Break Point’ Was That Led Him To Taking A Hiatus

Following his second consecutive loss inside the Octagon, Brandon Moreno announced that he would be taking some time off before coming back. The former UFC flyweight champion has fought in nothing but main events and title fights since December of 2020 when he first shared the cage with Deiveson Figueiredo. His recent performances haven’t necessarily […]

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Following his second consecutive loss inside the Octagon, Brandon Moreno announced that he would be taking some time off before coming back. The former UFC flyweight champion has fought in nothing but main events and title fights since December of 2020 when he first shared the cage with Deiveson Figueiredo.

His recent performances haven’t necessarily been bad either, having lost split decisions to the current champion Alexandre Pantoja and top contender Brandon Royval. However, the former two-time flyweight titleholder felt that something wasn’t right.

Though he admitted on media day that it was hard for him to not take a fight again just a few weeks after his defeat in February, Moreno stuck to his word and spent some quality time healing with his family. He’s now back this weekend to headline the UFC’s stop off in Edmonton where he faces Amir Albazi in a top five match-up.

In a recent interview with Shakiel Mahjouri, Moreno spoke about what it was about his last fight that made him realize that he needed to step away for a while and how that has helped him to come back at his best.

“In my mind, like trying to remember that moment in the fight like I wasn’t there, you know. My body was there and I was throwing punches, whatever, but my mind wasn’t there and that’s what made me feel very frustrated because I know I’m much better than the guy who fought last February so in that point, I think that’s the break point like, you know, I have to take a little step back. I have to take a little break. It wasn’t like a huge break but those months out of competition, out of thinking about my next fight, my next opponent, help me a lot to heal.”

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Brandon Moreno Reveals What The ‘Break Point’ Was That Led Him To Taking A Hiatus

Following his second consecutive loss inside the Octagon, Brandon Moreno announced that he would be taking some time off before coming back. The former UFC flyweight champion has fought in nothing but main events and title fights since December of 2020 when he first shared the cage with Deiveson Figueiredo. His recent performances haven’t necessarily […]

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Following his second consecutive loss inside the Octagon, Brandon Moreno announced that he would be taking some time off before coming back. The former UFC flyweight champion has fought in nothing but main events and title fights since December of 2020 when he first shared the cage with Deiveson Figueiredo.

His recent performances haven’t necessarily been bad either, having lost split decisions to the current champion Alexandre Pantoja and top contender Brandon Royval. However, the former two-time flyweight titleholder felt that something wasn’t right.

Though he admitted on media day that it was hard for him to not take a fight again just a few weeks after his defeat in February, Moreno stuck to his word and spent some quality time healing with his family. He’s now back this weekend to headline the UFC’s stop off in Edmonton where he faces Amir Albazi in a top five match-up.

In a recent interview with Shakiel Mahjouri, Moreno spoke about what it was about his last fight that made him realize that he needed to step away for a while and how that has helped him to come back at his best.

“In my mind, like trying to remember that moment in the fight like I wasn’t there, you know. My body was there and I was throwing punches, whatever, but my mind wasn’t there and that’s what made me feel very frustrated because I know I’m much better than the guy who fought last February so in that point, I think that’s the break point like, you know, I have to take a little step back. I have to take a little break. It wasn’t like a huge break but those months out of competition, out of thinking about my next fight, my next opponent, help me a lot to heal.”

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Alexandre Pantoja Predicts Moreno vs. Albazi Winner At UFC Edmonton

This weekend in Edmonton, top five flyweights meet in the main event as Amir Albazi looks for his biggest win to date when facing the former champion, Brandon Moreno. We already know who Alexander Pantoja’s next title challenger is but either man can put themselves in the mix with a win here. For Moreno, it’s […]

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This weekend in Edmonton, top five flyweights meet in the main event as Amir Albazi looks for his biggest win to date when facing the former champion, Brandon Moreno. We already know who Alexander Pantoja’s next title challenger is but either man can put themselves in the mix with a win here.

For Moreno, it’s going to be hard for him to earn a shot at Pantoja after losing to the Brazilian champion three times in his career. It’s still important for the Mexican star to bounce back here following his loss to Brandon Royval in February.

Albazi is one of the few new contenders at the top of the rankings who would provide a new challenge for Pantoja, assuming that the champion is able to retain the title in his fight with Kai Asakura at UFC 310 in December. He’s riding a five-fight winning streak since signing with the UFC and adding Moreno to that list will put him within reach.

In a recent interview with Sherdog, Pantoja gave his thoughts on how he sees this weekend’s main event playing out. He also spoke about how he sees a fight against the winner playing out if it does happen down the line.

“I think Albazi has more chance to get the victory. He’s very close to fight for the belt, I think he not gonna miss the opportunity, you know. Moreno is an incredible fighter, former champ, but maybe Albazi want more in that moment. Albazi maybe want more and his grappling is very good. I don’t know if Moreno can defend the takedown shots. I don’t know if Moreno, his boxing, can work against Albazi because Albazi moves a lot, he has very good wrestling.

“I think that fight is going to be a decision for Albazi and I don’t want to say like if you have an easy fight or something like that but I like to grapple. I think in that moment right now, a grappler for me, it’s a perfect fight. It’s a good challenge of course, all is different but I have very good jiu-jitsu and I’m very comfortable in the ground game.”

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Brandon Moreno reveals plan to take extended break away from UFC: ‘I’m just tired, I’m tired of the media’

Brandon Moreno betting favorite over Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno has announced he’s stepping away from MMA for the foreseeable future. Moreno is…

Brandon Moreno betting favorite over Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290

Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno has announced he’s stepping away from MMA for the foreseeable future.

Moreno is coming off a split decision loss to Brandon Royval in the main event of UFC Mexico City which was his second straight defeat. The Mexican lost his title to Alexandre Pantoja back in July and now following his second straight defeat, Moreno says he will be taking time off from the sport.

Brandon Moreno set to fight Amir Albazi at UFC Mexico City five rounds February 24
Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

“I feel like I’m at a point in my life where I’m putting in the work, I’m dedicated, but the results just aren’t there, and it’s very frustrating,” Brandon Moreno said in Spanish (translation by MMAJunkie). “This is something that makes me very sad, but something that makes me who I am is that I always find a way to come back. I think with all the technical aspect things aside, I think I’m just tired. I’m tired of the media, the same questions, the vibe, the constant pressure.”

“I don’t even think it’s a single moment anymore. I think it’s everything I’ve piled on my shoulders in the last few years. I’ve reached a point where my mind is stressed, and I just want to rest a bit. “

“I’m not saying I’m 100 percent stepping away from MMA, but I do want to take a break to rest, be with my family and just be a normal person, be with my daughters, and just do new things,” Brandon Moreno continued. “There are many things I haven’t done because I’m 100 percent focused on my training. I just want to rest a bit. This is by no means a goodbye. Just wait for me, have patience, let my body and my mind recover, and we’ll come back to do things well.”

Brandon Moreno

Although Brandon Moreno is taking time off, he says it isn’t a retirement. Instead, he needs to refresh his mind and body as he knows he will fight again.

Brandon Moreno vows to be UFC champion again

Despite losing back-to-back fights, Brandon Moreno has full confidence in himself that he has all the tools to become UFC champion again.

Moreno says the last time he took a break from MMA was after he was cut from the UFC. He ended up turning his career around and became the UFC champion.

“The last time that happened, I came back, and I became a world champion,” Moreno said. “I’d like to think I can do the same and when I return, I’m going to go on a tear. I still think I’m an incredible fighter, and I have all the qualities and abilities to be a champion again… At this point, all I promise is that I’ll continue fighting, moving forward, and I will find the right path to move forward. I’m going to do everything to pick myself up again. I want to do it, I know I can do it, and I’m going to do it. I’m going to be champion. I just need to rest my body and mind.”

Alexandre Pantoja set to fight Steve Erceg in title clash at UFC 301 in Brazil on May 4
Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie – USA TODAY Sports

Moreno is currently 21-8-2 as a pro and on a two-fight losing skid. He’s 9-5-2 in the UFC and before the back-to-back losses, he TKO’d Deiveson Figueiredo to reclaim the flyweight title for the second time.

Henry Cejudo calls for grudge fight with Brandon Moreno at UFC 306 in stunning Las Vegas Sphere clash

Henry Cejudo calls for Brandon Moreno fight at UFC 306 in Las Vegas Sphere showdownFormer two-division champion, Henry Cejudo has urged recent UFC Mexico City headliner and former two-time flyweight titleholder, Brandon Moreno…

Henry Cejudo calls for Brandon Moreno fight at UFC 306 in Las Vegas Sphere showdown

Former two-division champion, Henry Cejudo has urged recent UFC Mexico City headliner and former two-time flyweight titleholder, Brandon Moreno to finally meet him inside the Octagon later this year – in the form of a Las Vegas Sphere showdown at UFC 306 in September.

Cejudo, a former undisputed bantamweight and flyweight champion, returned to the Octagon at UFC 298 earlier this month, suffering a second defeat straight for the first time in his professional career, in the form of a unanimous decision shutout loss to Merab Dvalishvili in the pair’s title-eliminator bout. 

As for Moreno, the Tijuana native headlined UFC Fight Night Mexico City over the course of the weekend, fighting to a close, split decision loss to two-time foe and former title chaser, Brandon Royval in the pair’s main event rematch.

Henry Cejudo calls for Brandon Moreno fight at UFC 306 

Staking his claim for another turn at bantamweight spoils in the future, Olympic gold medalist, Cejudo shut down plans for a second retirement from mixed martial arts – calling for a grudge fight with Moreno at the Las Vegas Sphere on Mexican Independence Day in September, with UFC 306 set to land at the venue.

“What fight would be better than Triple C vs. Brandon Moreno, the Mexican-American vs. the true Mexican, and they come together, and they do a five round showdown,” Henry Cejudo said on his YouTube channel. “At the [Las Vegas] Sphere, in Las Vegas, for Mexican Independence Day. …Let’s do it, Mexican Independence Day. What you got? You gonna sign the contract? Are you a Mexican, or a Mexican’t?”

Returning from a 2020 retirement last year, Cejudo unsuccessfully challenged for the undisputed bantamweight title in a title charge against record-setting gold holder, Aljamain Sterling, dropping a split decision loss to the Uniondale native.

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