Brandon Moreno outstrikes Steve Erceg, calls for Noche UFC spot after winning UFC Mexico main event

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Brandon Moreno finally got the job done in front of his home crowd as the former flyweight champion showcased superior striking across five rounds to beat Steve Erceg in Saturday’s UFC Mexico main event.

While it wasn’t a totally lopsided performance, Moreno’s ability to outwork and outstrike Erceg gave him the advantage on the scorecards as he continuously frustrated the Australian. With the pressure on after going 0-2-1 in his first three appearances in Mexico City since joining the UFC roster...