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