Find out the winner and the losers of this weekend's UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg event in Mexico City!
Mexico City has always brought something special to UFC events. The energy, the passion, and the altitude combine to create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else. Arena CDMX buzzed with excitement as hometown heroes and international talents clashed inside the octagon this weekend. Mexican fight fans have supported the UFC since its earliest ventures into the country, and the promotion has rewarded that loyalty by bringing increasingly stacked cards to the capital city.
The March 29 event featured former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno headlining in front of his countrymen against rising Australian contender Steve Erceg. The card was loaded with Mexican talent up and down the lineup, giving local fans plenty to cheer about throughout the night. From emerging prospects to established veterans, the fighters delivered an action-packed evening that lived up to the high expectations.
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Brandon Moreno came into the fight determined to break his Mexico City curse (he had lost twice there). The former champion started sharp, landing significant strikes that had Erceg taking big reset steps in the opening round. Though the Australian found his rhythm in the middle frames, establishing range and reading Moreno’s offense more effectively, it wasn’t enough to swing the momentum. Moreno produced the bigger moments in the championship rounds, earning strong reactions from Erceg while maintaining his composure and technical approach.
VICTORY FOR THE ASSASSIN BABY 🇲🇽
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Brandon Moreno battles for 5 rounds to get his first win on home soil! #UFCMexico pic.twitter.com/p1QzlYiEUq
When the final horn sounded and the judges’ scorecards were read out, ‘The Assassin Baby’ earned a unanimous decision victory (49-46 on all three cards). The win marked his first UFC triumph on Mexican soil, a milestone that clearly meant the world to him during his emotional post-fight interview. His blend of striking precision, wrestling acumen, and cardio continues to make him one of the most complete fighters at 125 pounds.
The main card delivered a perfect balance of thrilling finishes and technical battles. Manuel Torres capped off the Mexican sweep with a devastating first-round knockout of Drew Dober, landing a laser-like right hand that sent the durable American veteran crashing to the canvas barely ninety seconds into their co-main event. Edgar Chairez followed with perhaps the most emotional moment of the night, rocking CJ Vergara with heavy shots before securing a face crank submission. Barely containing his tears in the post-fight interview, he showed what fighting at home truly meant.
EL LOCO ENDS IT 😱
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Manuel Torres with a HUGE TKO victory at #UFCMexico! pic.twitter.com/AJEOb1d490
EDGAR CHAIREZ GETS THE TAP 😮💨
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He gets the hometown victory in Round 1! #UFCMexico pic.twitter.com/oYaSDAF5G6
4 in a ROW 👏
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Raul Rosas Jr. keeps his win streak alive with a UD at #UFCMexico! pic.twitter.com/uuamoVPwjF
The Mexican momentum continued as 20-year-old phenom Raul Rosas Jr. secured his fourth straight win. He outgrappled veteran Vince Morales despite some dicey moments in the third round. David Martinez electrified the arena with a first-round TKO of Saimon Oliveira in his UFC debut, joining his sister Melissa as a UFC victor and becoming just the second brother-sister tandem to accomplish this feat. Mexico faced their first loss when Peruvian Kevin Borjas disappointed the crowd by upsetting Mexican Ronaldo Rodriguez in the opener of the main card.
The prelims set an energetic tone that carried throughout the evening. MarQuel Mederos and Austin Hubbard opened the show. This was a back-and-forth battle that saw Mederos edge a split decision victory. Jamall Emmers followed with a devastating first-round TKO of Gabriel Miranda. He unleashed devastating strikes after escaping an early submission attempt. Rafa Garcia gave Mexican fans their first reason to celebrate on the card, earning a unanimous decision over Vinc Pichel in a gritty lightweight contest.
WELCOME TO THE BIG SHOW 😳
— UFC (@ufc) March 29, 2025
Ateba Gautier ends his UFC debut early at #UFCMexico! pic.twitter.com/twbUt1Bri8
Won the WAR 😤@LoopyGodinez wins this crazy fight with a UD! #UFCMexico pic.twitter.com/i0HJk7NT4s
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Loopy Godinez continued the local success, using her wrestling prowess to ground dangerous striker Julia Polastri. Brazilian Melquizael Costa collected his second win in just five weeks by outpointing the Mexican Christian Rodriguez in a featherweight firefight. The preliminary card closed with a bang as well. 22-year-old Cameroonian prospect Ateba Gautier flattened Jose Daniel Medina with a perfectly timed knee for a highlight-reel knockout. His patient, polished performance has instantly marked him as one to watch in the middleweight division.
Performance of the Night: David Martinez, Ateba Gautier, Edgar Chairez, and Manuel Torres.
Big finishes get big bonuses 💰💰💰💰
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Here are your #UFCMexico POTNs! pic.twitter.com/D4fmIKHrNu
All these fighters earned an extra $50 K.
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