The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to make its seventh appearance in Mexico with UFC Fight Night 237. The event will take place at the Mexico City Arena in Mexico City and will be streamed on ESPN+. The main event features a rematch between former champion Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval, following their bout in November 2020 which Moreno won by first-round TKO.
Brandon Moreno holds a significant place in UFC history as the first champion to be born in Mexico. He recently fought Deiveson Figueiredo to a draw, marking the fourth draw in UFC title fight history. Moreno and Figueiredo are also the only fighters in UFC history to have fought each other three consecutive times. Moreno has a record of 21-7-2 in MMA, with a UFC record of 9-3-2. He has achieved notable milestones, including a between-rounds stoppage in a title fight at UFC 283. Moreno’s success in the flyweight division is evident with his nine victories, six of which were stoppages, and three submission wins.
Brandon Royval, on the other hand, has earned 13 out of his 15 career victories by stoppage. In the UFC, he has secured four out of his five wins by stoppage. Like Moreno, Royval has also achieved three submission victories in the flyweight division, placing him among the top fighters in divisional history.
Yair Rodriguez is another notable fighter to watch in this event. With a record of 15-4 in MMA and 10-4 in the UFC, Rodriguez has earned 10 victories in the featherweight division, making him part of an elite group of fighters. His knockout of Chan Sung Jung at UFC Fight Night 139 is remembered for its dramatic finish at the 4:59 mark of Round 5, tying with Demetrious Johnson’s finish at UFC 186 as one of the latest stoppages in a UFC fight. Rodriguez has also received nine fight-night bonuses, showcasing his exciting style in the featherweight division.
Brian Ortega, with a record of 15-3 in MMA and 7-3 in the UFC, has had a challenging run in his past four fights. Despite this, Ortega has showcased his finishing abilities with nine stoppage victories out of his 14 career wins, including all six of his UFC victories. His six stoppage victories in the featherweight division place him among the top fighters in divisional history. Ortega’s unique achievement lies in his four consecutive third-round stoppage victories, a feat that no other fighter in UFC history has accomplished.
Raul Rosas Jr., at the age of 18, made history as the youngest fighter to earn an octagon victory at UFC 282. With a record of 8-1 in MMA and 2-1 in the UFC, Rosas Jr. has displayed his finishing skills with seven stoppage victories out of his eight career wins, including both of his wins in the UFC.
Daniel Lacerda, on the other hand, is currently on a five-fight winless streak, the longest of his career. With a record of 11-5 in MMA and 0-4 in the UFC, Lacerda is eager to turn his luck around and secure a victory. Despite his recent struggles, Lacerda holds the record for the shortest average fight time in UFC flyweight competition, with an average of 4 minutes and 43 seconds.
Claudio Puelles has made a name for himself in the UFC with his impressive submission victories. His three wins by kneebar are the most in company history, a technique that no other fighter has achieved more than once. Puelles has a record of 12-3 in MMA and 5-2 in the UFC.
Fares Ziam, with a record of 14-4 in MMA and 4-2 in the UFC, has earned all four of his victories in the promotion by decision. While not known for his finishing abilities, Ziam has showcased his skills and determination in his fights.
As the UFC returns to Mexico City, fans can expect an exciting night of fights with a mix of experienced fighters and rising stars looking to make their mark in the octagon. Stay tuned for all the action on ESPN+.
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