UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg
Mexico
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Australia
R1, 1:45
Performance of the Night
United States
R1, 2:30
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:38
Performance of the Night
Brazil
Peru
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Cameroon
R1, 3:32
Performance of the Night
Bolivia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:06
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded for this event.
Performance of the Night: Manuel Torres, Édgar Cháirez, David Martinez, and Ateba Gautier each received $50,000 for spectacular first-round finishes.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $250,000 | $100,000 | — | $350,000 | |
| LOSS | $85,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | $50,000 | $134,000 | |
| LOSS | $115,000 | — | — | $115,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | $50,000 | $106,000 | |
| LOSS | $36,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $50,000 | $82,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | — | $96,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | — | $76,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $34,000 | $34,000 | — | $68,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $38,000 | — | — | $38,000 |
*Purses and payout estimates reflect promotional contract benchmarks, commission structures, and confirmed post-fight awards. Ronaldo Rodríguez missed weight at 127 lbs and was fined 20% of his purse ($4,000), which was awarded to Kevin Borjas.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg
Former two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno claimed his first victory on Mexican soil since 2016, sweeping Steve Erceg on all three judges’ scorecards (49-46 x3).
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg drew an announced crowd of 19,731 fans producing a $2,530,474 live gate, marking the promotion’s 7th visit to Mexico City.
Manuel Torres preserved his reputation as one of the most dangerous first-round finishers in the lightweight division, stopping veteran slugger Drew Dober with punches in just 1:45.
Édgar Cháirez logged his second consecutive first-round stoppage inside the Octagon, tapping CJ Vergara via rear-naked choke at 2:30 of Round 1 to earn a $50k bonus.
Mexican bantamweight sensation David Martinez made an emphatic promotional debut, dropping Saimon Oliveira with a flying knee and follow-up strikes at 4:38 of Round 1.
Ateba Gautier claimed Performance of the Night honors by halting Bolivian competitor Jose Daniel Medina with heavy combinations and a knee at 3:32 of the opening round.
20-year-old phenom Raul Rosas Jr. extended his record as the youngest fighter in UFC history to record five promotional victories, controlling Vince Morales for 9:38 on the canvas.
Peruvian flyweight Kevin Borjas landed 83 significant strikes and a knockdown to hand Ronaldo Rodríguez his first promotional loss in their 127-pound catchweight bout.
Melquizael Costa landed 159 total strikes and controlled nearly 5 minutes of grappling action to sweep the scorecards (29-28 x3) against Christian Rodriguez.
Loopy Godinez utilized five takedowns and 7:30 of top control to defeat Brazilian newcomer Julia Polastri via unanimous decision.
Rafa Garcia notched his 17th professional victory, landing 64 significant strikes to outpoint tough veteran Vinc Pichel on two 30-27 scorecards.
Jamall Emmers scored two official knockdowns before finishing Gabriel Miranda with a punishing knee to the body and follow-up punches at 4:06 of Round 1.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg take place?
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg (also officially cataloged as UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg / UFC on ESPN 64) took place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Mexico City Arena (Arena CDMX) in Mexico City, Mexico.
Who won the main event between Brandon Moreno and Steve Erceg?
Former two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno defeated Steve Erceg via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) in their five-round headline clash.
How did Manuel Torres defeat Drew Dober in the co-main event?
Manuel Torres secured a blistering TKO (punches) at 1:45 of Round 1, stunning Drew Dober with sharp hooks to earn a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg?
Four fighters each received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses for explosive stoppage wins: Manuel Torres, Édgar Cháirez, David Martinez, and Ateba Gautier.
What was the attendance and live gate in Mexico City?
The event drew a passionate crowd of 19,731 spectators producing a total live gate of $2,530,474 at Mexico City Arena.
How did David Martinez win his UFC debut?
Mexican bantamweight prospect David Martinez delivered a show-stopping TKO (knee and punches) at 4:38 of Round 1 against Saimon Oliveira, earning a $50,000 bonus.
Did Raul Rosas Jr. win his fight against Vince Morales?
Yes. Raul Rosas Jr. defeated Vince Morales via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), relying on 9 minutes and 38 seconds of ground control to secure his fifth UFC win.
Why did Ronaldo Rodríguez vs. Kevin Borjas take place at a catchweight?
Ronaldo Rodríguez weighed in at 127 pounds, one pound over the flyweight non-title limit. He surrendered 20% of his purse to Kevin Borjas, who went on to win the bout via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
How did Ateba Gautier finish Jose Daniel Medina?
Cameroonian middleweight Ateba Gautier earned a Performance of the Night bonus by finishing Jose Daniel Medina via KO (punches and knee) at 3:32 of Round 1.
How did Édgar Cháirez defeat CJ Vergara?
Édgar Cháirez submitted CJ Vergara with a clean rear-naked choke at 2:30 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 performance award.
Who won the featherweight bout between Melquizael Costa and Christian Rodriguez?
Melquizael Costa defeated Christian Rodriguez via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after landing 159 total strikes and controlling the grappling exchanges.
How did Jamall Emmers defeat Gabriel Miranda?
Jamall Emmers scored two knockdowns before finishing Gabriel Miranda with a knee to the body and punches at 4:06 of Round 1.
Was Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer cancelled from this card?
Yes. A scheduled middleweight co-feature between Kelvin Gastelum and Joe Pyfer was cancelled on the day of the event due to an acute illness suffered by Pyfer.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The broadcast was called by lead commentator Brendan Fitzgerald alongside former champions Michael Bisping and Dominick Cruz, with Joe Martinez serving as Octagon announcer.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg broadcast?
In the United States, the entire card aired live across ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN+.
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