Brandon Moreno is set for a quick turnaround after his disputed TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323. Many fans and analysts felt the stoppage came too early, and Moreno voiced frustration after the bout.
According to reports from VestnikMMA, the former flyweight champion will return on March 1 in Mexico to face #7-ranked Asu Almabayev. Moreno had hoped to move closer to a title shot after defeating Steve Erceg earlier this year, but now aims to re-enter contention with another win.
Almabayev has rebounded from a loss to Manel Kape with victories over Jose Ochoa and Alex Perez, making this a significant matchup for both fighters.
The flyweight division has become wide open following Joshua Van’s title victory after Alexandre Pantoja’s injury at UFC 323. Taira appears positioned for the next title shot, but upcoming bouts — including this weekend’s Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape main event — could reshape the landscape quickly.
A win in March would help Moreno remain in the mix as the division undergoes major shifts.
