UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg – Full Recap, Stats, and Highlights from Mexico City

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 UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg took place on March 29, 2025, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. The event featured a series of compelling bouts, culminating in a flyweight main event between former champion Brandon Moreno and rising contender Steve Erceg.

Main Event: Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg

In the headline bout, Brandon Moreno secured a unanimous decision victory over Steve Erceg, with all three judges scoring the fight 49-46 in favor of Moreno. 

Significant Strikes:

  • Total: Moreno landed 89 of 176 significant strikes (50.6%), while Erceg connected on 116 of 279 (41.6%)

  • Head Strikes: Moreno: 59 of 138; Erceg: 90 of 237

  • Body Strikes: Moreno: 18 of 25; Erceg: 11 of 24

  • Leg Strikes: Moreno: 12 of 13; Erceg: 15 of 18

Grappling:

  • Takedowns: Moreno successfully executed 1 of 5 takedown attempts, while Erceg did not attempt any takedowns

  • Control Time: Moreno maintained 1 minute and 25 seconds of control time; Erceg had none

Despite being out-landed in significant strikes, Moreno's effective grappling and octagon control were pivotal in securing the judges' favor. 

Co-Main Event: Manuel Torres vs. Drew Dober

In the lightweight co-main event, Manuel Torres delivered a spectacular first-round technical knockout (TKO) against Drew Dober at 1:45. This victory earned Torres a "Performance of the Night" bonus, highlighting his rising prominence in the division. 

Additional Main Card Results:

  • Édgar Cháirez vs. C.J. Vergara (Flyweight): Cháirez secured a submission victory via face crank at 2:30 of the first round, also earning a "Performance of the Night" bonus. 

  • Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Vince Morales (Bantamweight): Rosas Jr. won by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28. 

  • David Martínez vs. Saimon Oliveira (Bantamweight): Martínez achieved a first-round TKO victory at 4:38, earning a "Performance of the Night" bonus. 

Preliminary Card Highlight:

Ateba Abega Gautier made a notable UFC debut by knocking out José Daniel Medina with a knee strike at 3:32 of the first round, extending his winning streak to six and earning a $50,000 bonus. 

Event Bonuses:

The UFC awarded four "Performance of the Night" bonuses, each worth $50,000, to the following fighters:

  • Manuel Torres for his TKO victory over Drew Dober.

  • Édgar Cháirez for his submission win against C.J. Vergara.

  • David Martínez for his TKO triumph over Saimon Oliveira.

  • Ateba Abega Gautier for his knockout of José Daniel Medina. 

UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg showcased the depth of talent within the organization, with several fighters delivering standout performances that captivated the Mexico City audience.

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