Brandon Moreno prepares for first Noche UFC appearance against Joseph Morales

Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will make his debut at Noche UFC on Sept. 12. The co-headliner event features Moreno against Joseph Morales. Moreno, 32, aims to halt a two-fight losing streak that includes recent defeats to Tatsuro Taira and Lone'er Kavanagh. After missing the promotion's previous Mexican Independence Day celebrations due to scheduling conflicts and minor injuries, the Tijuana native prioritized this date in his 2026 calendar. His opponent, Morales, enters the contest with a 2-0 record in his current UFC stint. Moreno maintains that he remains focused on the present as he continues his training regimen at the gym.

• 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Moreno enters first Noche UFC 'super focused on the present' after tough losses