UFC’s first Mexican champ Brandon Moreno will step away from fighting following consecutive defeats

Brandon Moreno is walking away from MMA after facing two defeats back to back.

UFC’s first Mexican champ Brandon Moreno will step away from fighting following consecutive defeats

Brandon Moreno unveils taking a break from MMA (via Imago/Instagram)

Former UFC champion Brandon Moreno last entered the octagon at UFC Mexico in February. He faced Brandon Royval in a potential title eliminator. Although the fight was close, Royval clinched the victory via split decision. Ever since, Moreno avoided the media and didn’t address his situation after the loss. Now, the Mexican posted a video on his social media and announced stepping away from MMA.

Brandon Moreno has slid to a two-fight losing streak with his loss to Brandon Roval. As such, ‘The Assassin Baby’ felt frustrated, given that he put 100% effort into his preparations. The Mexican revealed that he was taking a break from the sport. Here is what he said:

In the end, I think I’m just tired. I’m a little tired of the media. Of the same questions, and the environment, and the constant pressure...I’m going to be the champion again. I just need my body and my head to rest.
Brandon Moreno via Instagram
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Although Brandon Moreno walked away, he affirmed it was a temporary break and would return. As such, he aimed for the stars and vowed to become a champion once again. Known for his manifestation of words, fans had high hopes for the Mexican. He first won the flyweight title by defeating Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 263. They then had a historical quadrilogy, with Moreno leading by a score of 2-1-1. He lost the title to Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290 in one of the best fights of 2023.

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Right now, he wanted to spend some time with his family and focus on other things outside the octagon. Importantly, rest his mind and body. Further, ‘The Assassin Baby’ expressed his gratitude for the support he received at UFC Mexico. Being the first Mexican UFC champion, fans always backed Brandon Moreno.

Brandon Moreno promises his fans about a comeback

Brandon Moreno’s story has inspired many aspiring fighters in Mexico. Hailing from a humble background, the flyweight prospect went on to become the first Mexican UFC champion. Although he wasn’t one of the long-reigning champions, he regained his lost title once. Now, announcing a break from competition, Moreno promised he would again attain the UFC gold for the third time.

Brandon Moreno promises to become a champion while announcing taking a break from MMA
Brandon Moreno promises to become a champion after taking a break from MMA (Via The New York Times)

In his recent social media post, Brandon Moreno shocked the MMA community, saying he wanted to walk away from the sport. However, it was not a permanent one. Here is what Moreno said about his future:

For all the people that are with me in the good and the bad, look at this point the only thing I can promise is that I’m going to keep fighting. I’m going to keep going forward. I’m going to do everything I can to get up, and why not? I can, and I want to, and I’m going to achieve it. I’m going to be champion again. I just need my body and my head to rest.
Brandon Moreno via Instagram

Brandon Moreno was a two-time flyweight champion. He lost his title to Alexandre Pantoja last year. Subsequently, he lost a fight against Brandon Royval at UFC Mexico. These two consecutive losses, which were close calls, took a toll on Moreno. Only time will tell when the Mexican fighter will return to the UFC.

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