In a stunning alternative of recent opponent, the British flyweight has made an enormous assertion by stepping as much as face Brandon Moreno in Mexico.
The UFC is scheduled to return to Mexico on the finish of February, with the unique headliner being a flyweight bout between former champion Brandon Moreno and prime contender As Almabaev. As Mexico’s greatest consultant within the UFC, it is essential that Moreno not solely seem on the cardboard, but additionally headline it.
The up-and-coming Kazakh has a 6-1 document within the UFC, and this was his likelihood towards his hardest opponent to this point. Nonetheless, two days earlier than leaving for Mexico, he injured his hand and was compelled to withdraw. It is a massive disappointment for Almabaev, particularly since there are a variety of contenders within the division who’re gunning for the title after his career-best win towards Alex Perez final day out.
Brandon Moreno vs Roaner Kavanagh
British flyweight contender Lornear Kavanagh was scheduled to tackle Bruno Silva at Meta Apex in March as he appears to bounce again from his first profession loss in August final yr. At 9-0, he confronted Charles Johnson, a notoriously robust litmus check for an upcoming flyweight, and suffered a troublesome TKO loss. Many believed he would make his return at UFC London, however the unique battle was scheduled for the week earlier than.
Ranked fifteenth within the flyweight rankings, he steps up with an enormous likelihood to get again within the win column towards a longtime flyweight legend. Two-time champion Brandon Moreno by no means has a boring battle, and his four-part sequence with Deiveson Figueiredo will without end be remembered in UFC historical past. The previous champion suffered a loss in December in an eliminator to a different rising star destined for UFC gold, Tatsuro Hirata.
It has not but been formally confirmed by UFC followers, so anticipate it to be introduced quickly. The chance got here as a shock for the Brits, with some followers questioning how they have been in a position to get a chance from a loss. He would most likely be the one individual to say sure to the rushed major occasion.
Who shall be within the new UFC Mexico major occasion, Brandon Moreno vs. Roaner Kavanaugh?
