A great fight for the Flyweight title was presented by Moreno and Pantoja. The Mexican wanted to impose respect and make his talent as champion prevail, but the Brazilian was sharp with his attacks and ended up taking away the honor.
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Preview of the Moreno vs. Pantoja fight for UFC 290
Brandon Moreno is the defending champion in the UFC Flyweight category and will have the obligation to keep the title in his hands. The Mexican fighter's record is impressive. Since 2019, he has not lost any fight and has emerged victorious in four of his last five, which is why he is one of the most beloved by mixed martial arts fans.
On the other side of the ring will be Alexandre Pantoja, the number two in the UFC category. The Brazilian athlete will have his first battle of 2023 against an opponent he has never faced. Since 2020, he has only fought three times, with his last fight being against Alex Perez (United States), whom he defeated. The previous two fights ended in draws and losses.
Moreno vs. Pantoja: date and time of the fight
Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja will face each other in the octagon on Saturday, July 8. As one of the main fights, it does not have a confirmed start time, but in general, the event will start from 9:00 PM local time (10:00 PM in Peru). Check the other schedules in the rest of Latin America.
- Mexico: 9:00 PM
- Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru: 10:00 PM
- Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Venezuela: 11:00 PM
- Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay: 12:00 AM on July 9
Where to watch Moreno vs. Pantoja LIVE for UFC 290?
The Moreno vs. Pantoja fight for UFC 290 will be broadcast LIVE ONLINE on ESPN, Fox Sports Premium, and streamed on Star Plus. Additionally, you can watch the entire card on UFC Fight Pass.
UFC 290: main card
- Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Yair Rodriguez, for the UFC Featherweight title
- Brandon Moreno (c) vs. Alexandre Pantoja, for the UFC Flyweight title
- Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis; Middleweight
- Jalin Turner vs. Dan Hooker; Lightweight
- Bo Nickal vs. Val Woodburn; Middleweight
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