UFC Mexico City Results: Brandon Moreno defeats Steve Elseg (highlights)

It covers the entire outcomes of tonight’s UFC Mexico Metropolis, together with the principle occasions of Brandon Moreno and Steve Erceg.

Former Flyweight Champion in Promotion Moreno (22-8-2 MMA) will compete for the primary time since profitable a unanimous victory over Amir Albazi at UFC Edmonton this November. Earlier than that victory, “Murderer Child” suffered consecutive losses to Brandon Roybal and Alexandre Pantoja, respectively.

In the meantime, Steve Erceg (12-3 MMA) will enter the headliner of the evening, hoping to snap a skid who misplaced two video games after struggling losses to Alexander Pantoja and Kaikara France. Earlier than these setbacks, the Australians had been on a formidable 11-match profitable streak.

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One of many principal occasions in UFC Mexico Metropolis begins, with the flyweights assembly in the midst of the cage and throwing out the jabs. Brandon Moreno has a pleasant relaxation on prime. He goes to the physique with a jab. Steve Elseg has a pair of low kicks. Moreno with a pleasant left jab. He lands a fantastic hook on his physique after which kicks him to the rib. A beautiful jab and Elseg with a proper hand. Each males look fast and sharp right here. One other fast left jab and Moreno. He lands a hook on his physique after which goes upstairs. A giant uppercut and a proper hand from Moreno crashes Elseg. He stays on his ft, resets and lands a low kick. One other good jab, and a fast leap from the previous champion. Steve Elseg is lacking Brandon Moreno’s chin with the entrance kicking within the center. “The Murderer Child” responds with a great 1-2. One other good low kick from Australia adopted by a crisp jab with a physique kick.

Spherical 2 of the principle occasion for UFC Mexico Metropolis begins, with the fighters buying and selling jabs. Steve Elseg with a beautiful low kick. Brandon Moreno has solids on the highest proper. With a pleasant proper hand, Elseg and kneel on his physique. Moreno strikes ahead by leaping out left. He lands one thing good in a low kick. And one other. Good jab and “Astro Boy”. Moreno counters on the left, partially connecting. “Murderer child” has good rights. Steve Elsegg on the proper of the large counter. Moreno eats it and throws 1-2. One other crisp jab and elseg, and a physique kick. He is assured right here. Moreno shoots, then lands left and left. There are 2 minutes left within the spherical. One other good jab from Australia. Moreno is a mixture that ends with a tough low kick. A giant hook to the physique by a former champion. He dives in with a left hook that misses the mark. Elseg with a tough low kick. He instantly lands a great jab. One other good jab. Moreno solutions with a low kick. punch from each males within the pocket. Steve Erceg with a 3-punch mixture. He lands one other nice proper to shut the second.

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Spherical 3 of the UFC Mexico Metropolis Headliner begins, with Brandon Moreno transferring ahead underneath stress. He’s partially linked to the left hand, however the Australian solutions with a beautiful kick to the physique. Extra stress from the previous champion. He’s now struggling to attach along with his punches. Elsegg continues to take chips along with his jabs. He is now touchdown on Will. Moreno appears to be like to go to his physique, however each punches are missing. One other slip and rip from “Astroboy”. Brandon Moreno solutions with a low kick. He goes to the physique with a kick. Elseg counters with a beautiful 1-2. Two minutes will stay in a 3rd. Elseg with an inside low kick. Moreno sways to the proper and makes a mistake. He jabs Steve Elseg after which kneels on his physique. He appears to be like very snug now. One other good jab, and a entrance kick by Elseg. Moreno solutions with a low kick. Erceg responds with one in all his personal. Moreno’s jab could be answered 1-2. “Astro Boy” misses with a head kick. A beautiful knee from Elseg. The horn sounds to complete the third body.

quarter-hour later, 10 extra on the desk

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Spherical 4 begins, with Steve Elsegg snapping his fast jab. Brandon Moreno with a left hook that would have been partially landed. He comes with one other particular person, however he can keep away from Elsegg and go round. Moreno with a great physique shot, and a left hook on the prime. “Astro Boy” accompanied by a giant physique strike. “Murderer’s Child” holds a gust of wind. However there was nothing actually to flash. Elseg with a physique kick. Moreno has good well being rights. Elseg with a jab after which a low kick. Two minutes will stay at 4 minutes. Brandon Moreno with a left hook. He lands one other, this time on his physique. Elsegg is now minimize to his face. The group is attempting to encourage Moreno. He responds by throwing a left hook, however is blocked. Brandon Moreno shoots one foot and grabs him. He pushes Elseg into the cage however can’t battle to the ground. Moreno is on his knees after which he finishes spherical 4 with a takedown.

The fifth and closing rounds of the principle occasion at UFC Mexico Metropolis start, and the fighters return to leather-based buying and selling. Brandon Moreno has a left hook above. Steve Elseg entrance kicks his physique. Moreno with a tough low kick. “Astroboy” replies as one in all his personal. Moreno disguises the takedown. Elseg with a transparent left hook. 1-2 former champion. The Australian responds with a entrance kick. Fighters commerce jabs. Elseg, a blocked excessive kick. A straight proper Moreno. Lower than 2 minutes stays. Fighters proceed to commerce jabs and low kicks. Earn prime positions on the bottom with moreno travelling. 45 seconds stay. Moreno seems to cross facet management. Elseg is an effective defender along with his lengthy legs. Brandon will cross ultimately. He lands his elbow. The ultimate horn sound. Wonderful battle!

Official UFC Mexico Metropolis Outcomes: Brandon Moreno def. Steve Elseg (49-46 x3) unanimous resolution

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