UFC Mexico City: Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg: Live round-by-round updates

A flyweight match-up between Brandon Moreno and Steve Erceg will headline UFC Mexico City later this evening (March 29) at the Arena CDMX in Mexico D.F.

Moreno (22-8-2) needs no introduction and is one of the most popular flyweight stars since Demetrious Johnson. While 'The Assassin Baby' is most known for his legendary rivalry with fellow former champion Deiveson Figueiredo, he also holds notable wins against the likes of Kai Kara-France and Brandon Royval.

Even though he already has two losses against reigning champion Alexandre Pantoja, a win this weekend will make him one of the favorites to get the next crack at the title.

In the other half of the event, Erceg (12-3) is on a two-fight skid. While he gave Pantoja a run for the money during their UFC 301 clash, 'Astro Boy' suffered a devastating KO against Kara-France in his last outing.

A win over Moreno could be the perfect comeback story he needs to thrust himself into the title mix again.

According to BetOnline, Moreno is a -240 favorite for the matchup, with Erceg as a +205 underdog. The main card of the event is now live. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from UFC Mexico City.

Check out the full fighter face-offs for the event below:

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UFC Mexico City: Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg

Round 1

Moreno misses with an overhand right. 'The Assassin Baby' goes to the body. He is using quick jabs to create space for his right hand. Erceg seems to be the slower of the two. He is getting outlanded in most exchanges.

Moreno connects with a jab-uppercut combo. Erceg starts to work his jab, but Moreno quickly pushes his opponent back with a right hand. A powerful right-hand lands for the former champion. A very good opening round for Moreno.

Our score: 10-9 Moreno, Moreno 10-9 overall.

Round 2

A beautiful right-hand lands for Erceg. He then follows it up with a well-timed knee to the head. A short left lands for Moreno in the clinch. 'Astro Boy' seems to be growing into this fight

A big right-hand lands for Erceg, momentarily buckling Moreno's legs. 'The Assassin Baby' quickly fires back with a body shot. An overhand right land for Moreno, Erceg's chin has held up well so far.

Moreno is clearly winning the striking battle, but 'Astro Boy' is also having his moments. A close round.

Our score: 10-9 Moreno, Moreno 20-18 overall.

Round 3

Moreno subtly feints a level change as the third round kicks off. Erceg is circling his opponent, stinging him with sharp jabs. 'The Assasin Baby' attacks the body. Erceg connects with an uppercut which elicits a reaction from the former champion.

With constant stance switches, feints, and in and out-movement, Moreno is keeping his opponent on his toes. Moreno is clearly the aggressor as Erceg has been on the back foot for almost the entirety of the round.

Our score: 10-9 Moreno, Moreno 30-27 overall.

Round 4

Erceg throws jabs and teeps to try and keep his opponent on the outside range. Another overhand right lands for Moreno. 'The Assassin Baby' blitzes forward with a flurry, connecting a few body shots.

Erceg is now finding more and more success at outlanding his opponent on the outside. A head kick lands for 'Astro Boy'. Moreno is finding it hard to effectively close range.

Moreno shoots for a takedown, but Erceg stuffs it. 'The Assassin Baby' takes his opponent's back and throws him to the ground at the end of the round.

Our score: 10-9 Moreno, Moreno 40-36 overall.

Round 5

A looping left-hand lands for Moreno. Erceg is trying to fire back with high kicks and jabs. A heavy leg kick lands for the former champion. 'Astro Boy' is still passive in the fight, resorting to fighting on the back foot.

Moreno lands a beautiful combination. The former champion is constantly uncorking his over hand right, however is failing to find the target on most occasion.

As Erceg lands a high kick, 'The Assasin Baby' uses the opportunity to take his opponent down. Moreno switches to side control, where he finishes the fight.

Our score: 10-9 Moreno, Moreno 50-45 overall.

Official decision: Brandon Moreno def. Steve Erceg via unanimous decision. (49-45,49-45,49-45)