UFC Mexico City: Henry Cejudo, Jeff Molina, and others react to Brandon Moreno picking up a close decision against Steve Erceg: "Don't boo that man"

Henry Cejudo, Jeff Molina, and others react to Brandon Moreno picking up a close decision against Steve Erceg: "Don't boo that man"

By Manjit Sarmah

Modified Mar 30, 2025 11:48 GMT

Fans react to Brandon Moreno close decision win against Steve Erceg. [Image courtesy: Getty Images]

Brandon Moreno secured a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Steve Erceg in the main event of UFC Mexico City, earning his first UFC win on home soil. The judges scored the bout 49-46 across the board, though the competitive nature of the fight left fans and analysts divided.

Moreno started strong, landing crisp shots that forced Erceg to reset multiple times. However, the Australian challenger adjusted well in the middle rounds, finding his range and countering effectively. Despite Erceg’s technical approach, Moreno delivered the more impactful moments in the later rounds, which ultimately secured him the win.

The result sparked mixed reactions across the MMA community. Former UFC fighter Alan Jouban defended Erceg, saying:

Meanwhile, Henry Cejudo, a former two-division champion, weighed in with his own unofficial scorecard, stating:

UFC Mexico City: Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg bonuses

At Arena CDMX, tonight’s UFC Mexico City delivered explosive action and performance bonuses to four standout fighters. While the main event featured Moreno and Erceg, the prelims provided plenty of fireworks.

In the co-headliner, Manuel Torres showcased his striking power by halting Drew Dober in the opening round, pocketing an additional $50K bonus.

In a featured prelim bout, Ateba Gautier secured a first-round knockout over Jose Daniel Medina, earning an extra $50K bonus.

Meanwhile, David Martinez captured his bonus with a first-round TKO victory against Saimon Oliveira. Edgar Chairez impressed by locking in a first-round submission win over CJ Vergara to claim his $50K reward.

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Manjit has been an MMA writer at Sportskeeda since the past 3 years, specializing in covering boxing and MMA. Drawing from his past training in MMA, he brings a unique perspective to his reporting at Sportskeeda, culminating in compelling content.

While Conor McGregor holds a special place as his favorite fighter for the sheer legacy that the Irishman has built in MMA, Manjit's appreciation for the sport extends beyond individual athletes.

While writing, Manjit rigorously fact-checks and ensures the credibility of his sources to provide high-quality content for readers.

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