UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg – Full Results and Reflections

The octagon returned to Mexico City for a fiery night of fights on March 29, 2025, headlined by one of the sport’s most beloved champions. From crowd eruptions to tactical masterclasses, UFC Fight Night didn’t disappoint. But as always, win or lose, it’s back to the tatami mats for every fighter — because there’s always more to learn, sharpen, and conquer.

Main Event: Brandon Moreno Defeats Steve Erceg (Unanimous Decision)

In front of a roaring home crowd, Brandon Moreno reminded the world why he’s a fan favourite and former flyweight champ. Facing Australia’s Steve Erceg, Moreno delivered a clinical performance over five rounds, taking the win by unanimous decision (49-46 x3).

Erceg had flashes of success, particularly in round two, but Moreno’s composure, crisp combinations, and relentless pace kept him in control. For Erceg, it’s a third straight loss — but also a valuable lesson against elite opposition. The next chapter starts with reflection, drills, and another round of work — back on the mats.

Co-Main: Brian Ortega Submits Yair Rodriguez (Round 3)

In a rematch filled with tension and talent, Brian Ortega avenged his previous loss to Yair Rodriguez with a brilliant submission win in the third round. After weathering a dangerous striking storm early on, Ortega dragged the fight into his world — the grappling realm — and locked in a tight finish.

Rodriguez, ever the dynamic striker, will now go back to refining his ground game. And Ortega? Back to sharpening those BJJ transitions and control sequences on the tatami — because the featherweight title picture just got interesting again.

Co-Main: Daniel Zellhuber Defeats Francisco Prado (Unanimous Decision)

Daniel Zellhuber impressed the home crowd with a smart, tactical win over Francisco Prado, using distance and leg kicks to control most of the fight. Prado showed heart but struggled to close the distance effectively. A promising prospect, Zellhuber continues to grow — but he knows the lightweight division is stacked, and development only happens back in training.

Other Main Card Highlights

Raul Rosas Jr. def. Ricky Turcios – 1st Round TKO: The young phenom keeps making waves with another explosive finish. He’s still raw, but the ceiling is sky-high. Now it’s back to drilling fundamentals and tightening up holes in his game.
Yazmin Jauregui def. Sam Hughes – Unanimous Decision: Jauregui bounced back strong with crisp striking and smart movement. Hughes showed durability, but Yazmin was in control start to finish.

What’s Next? Back to the Tatami Mats

For every fighter on the card — win, lose, or draw — one truth remains: the real work starts in the gym. Tatami mats, where hours are spent drilling jiu-jitsu sweeps, takedown entries, and striking footwork, are where champions are made.

As the lights go out in Mexico City and adrenaline fades, the warriors of UFC Fight Night return to their teams, their coaches, and yes — their training mats. Because even for legends, it’s always back to basics.

Train hard. Stay humble. And keep showing up on the tatami.