Fight Breakdown: Moreno v Erceg

The UFC Fight Night this Saturday will kick off at 4pm pacific/7pm central. Brandon Moreno and Steve Erceg will headline the event. Let's take a deeper dive.

Former Champion Brandon Moreno will have many advantages going into this fight. First and foremost, he knows what it takes to excel at the highest level in the sport. He's fighting in his home country, Mexico, so the crowd will definitely be on his side as well. His grappling is also top tier. If he can utilize these advantages effectively, he should have a clear path to a title shot once more. However, Moreno absorbs a whopping 3.53 strikes per minute. This indicates a hole in his striking defense and something he certainly needs to look out for.

The number 8 ranked flyweight Steve Erceg has maintained a strong professional record at 12-3. Unfortunately for the challenger, he has lost 2 of his last 3, so Erceg needs to get one back in the win column. In order to do so, he needs to rely on his sharp striking, as evidenced by his 4.37 significant strikes per minute and 48% striking accuracy statistics. Similar to Moreno, Erceg also lacks in striking defense as he absorbs 4.22 strikes per minute. If Erceg can counter Moreno effectively, he could build up significant damage over the 5 round fight and get the win.

Prediction: Moreno UD

Fight Breakdown: Gastelum v Pyfer

UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Erceg kicks off on Saturday, March 29th at 4 pm Pacific/7 pm Eastern at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City. The fight I'm most excited about is Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer. Let's take a look at what each fighter needs to do to win

Kelvin Gastelum is a veteran of the game. With a professional record of 19-9, Gastelum is no stranger to the octagon. At a +400 underdog, there is incredible value here for the retail gambler. Fans and odds makers alike forget Gastelum is already a Hall of Famer. He put on one of the greatest fights I've ever seen against Israel Adesanya. If Kelvin keeps it on the feet, he can take Pyfer into deep water. Kelvin's biggest weakness going into this one is the ground, and by the ground, I mean wrestling and beef. Joe Pyfer is a strong grappler, and Kelvin struggles with the scales. Kelvin needs to keep his wrestling sharp and a surplus on his MyFitnessPal, and he'll have a solid shot

Joe Pyfer is a newcomer compared to Kelvin. However, Pyfer is young and boasts a strong record of 13-3. He's a very well-rounded fighter. His wrestling is strong, and his punches are powerful. He definitely has the power to shut Kelvin's lights out. Pyfer's biggest weakness going into this fight is his lack of experience. The veteran has plenty of experience in these big moments, and Gastelum will be the biggest test of his career

Prediction: Pyfer by submission

Fights of the Week: Mar 24, 2025

Happy Monday fight fans. We've got a somewhat slow week this week. Only event I'm looking forward to is the UFC this Saturday. Let's take a dive

UFC Fight Night kicks off on Saturday, March 29 at 4pm Pacific/7pm Eastern at the Area CDMX in Mexico City. The event will be headlined by Brandon Moreno and Steve Erceg. Other notable fights include Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer and Raul Rosas Jr. vs Vince Morales. Stay tuned throughout the week for breakdowns and predictions for each of these