"Brandon Moreno's career can be summed up in five words: 'It all happened very fast.' Despite being an example of perseverance, he's gotten used to abrupt changes. Saturday, he'll fight at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico for the fifth time, fourth as a headliner, and at 32 years old, he's approaching the completion of his first decade in the UFC."
"In June 2021, he became the first Mexican-born UFC champion when he submitted Deiveson Figueiredo with a stunning rear-naked choke in the third round at UFC 263. That was the second in a streak of six consecutive championship bouts over the course of three years for Moreno -- four against Figueiredo -- a stretch of time that passed in the blink of an eye."
"On Saturday, ESPN's No. 7-ranked flyweight, faces Lone'er Kavanagh in a five-round fight with an opportunity to defeat an exciting prospect and return to the flyweight contenders list. But a loss could send him into limbo, where he'll be an attractive name for events focused on Latin crowds but far from championship consideration."
Brandon Moreno, a 32-year-old flyweight from Tijuana, has experienced rapid career progression in the UFC over his first decade. He made history in June 2021 by becoming the first Mexican-born UFC champion, submitting Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 263. Following an intense three-year stretch of six consecutive title fights, primarily against Figueiredo, Moreno's record declined to 2-2 after losing to Alexandre Pantoja in July 2023. Currently ranked No. 7 by ESPN, Moreno fights Lone'er Kavanagh on Saturday in Mexico City. A convincing victory would restore his championship contention, while defeat could relegate him to regional events despite his historic significance to Mexican MMA.
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