Brandon Moreno resets for Noche UFC after consecutive losses

Joseph Morales awaits Sept. 12 in Glendale

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

Brandon Moreno enters first #NocheUFC 'super focused on the present' after tough losses (via @mma_kings) https://t.co/Ys Via @MMAJunkie on X

What happened: The former two-time UFC flyweight champion will face Joseph Morales at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. It will be Moreno’s first appearance at Noche UFC.

Why it matters: Moreno has won two of his past six bouts as he tries to halt a two-fight skid. Morales enters with five straight wins, including submissions of Matt Schnell and Alibi Idris.

By the numbers: Moreno carries a 23-10-2 record into the matchup, while Morales is 14-2.

What to watch: The Sept. 12 bout will shape both fighters’ positions in the flyweight division.

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@MMAJunkie 2026-09-08T02:31:56.691202+00:00

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