Brandon Moreno is wasting no time getting back to work after a recent setback.
After being stopped for the first time in his career at UFC 323 last week when he was put away by Tatsuro Taira, Moreno (23-9-2) has signed up to face Asu Almabayev (23-3) in the main event of UFC Mexico City in February.
Promotion officials announced the booking on Friday. Moreno is ranked fourth in the promotion’s 125-pound weight class, with Almabayev seventh.
Prior to the loss to rising Japanese star Taira, Mexico’s Moreno had victories over Amir Albazi and Steve Erceg. The 32-year-old is a former two-time UFC flyweight champion.
Almabayev, 31, has won his last two bouts, against Jose Ochoa and former title challenger Alex Perez. The Kazakh is 6-1 in the octagon overall since joining the company in 2023. Prior to his UFC run, Almabayev fought for the likes of Brave CF and M-1 Global.
UFC Mexico City takes place at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico on February 28, 2026. The following fights have been reported for the Fight Night card, which will stream on Paramount+ in the United States:
- Brandon Moreno vs. Asu Almabayev
- José Medina vs. Ryan Gandra
- Imanol Rodriguez vs. Kevin Borjas
- Felipe Bunes vs. Edgar Cháirez
- Wesley Schultz vs. Damian Pinas
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