Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will serve as a backup for the Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval fight at UFC 296, potentially giving him a chance to win back the belt he lost to Pantoja.
Well, here’s the scoop. Former UFC flyweight champ, Brandon Moreno, is on standby. This is in case something goes awry with Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval at UFC 296.
A few folks in the know have confirmed Moreno’s backup status. This confirmation came after an initial report from Eurosport Nederland.
Just so you know, UFC 296 is happening on Dec. 16. The venue? T-Mobile Arena, right in the heart of Las Vegas. The main event? A welterweight title fight between champ Leon Edwards and ex-interim champ Colby Covington.
Now, if Moreno gets the nod, he’ll have a shot at reclaiming the belt. The same belt he lost to Pantoja in a thrilling fight at UFC 290. That loss denied Moreno the chance to defend his title. He’d unified it in a fourth fight with Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 283. And he won that one via TKO, bringing his record against the Brazilian ex-champ to 2-1-1.
Since his loss to Pantoja, Moreno’s been cooling his heels. Meanwhile, Pantoja is gearing up for his first title defense. He’s riding high on a four-fight winning streak and now holds the flyweight title.
So, that’s the story. We’ll see how things play out.