UFC Mexico City delivered action-packed fights and jaw-dropping finishes, with four fighters earning $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses at Arena CDMX.
Brandon Moreno headlined the event with a hard-fought unanimous decision win over Steve Erceg, going toe-to-toe for five thrilling rounds to put himself back in title contention. His perseverance and performance earned him a $50k bonus. Meanwhile, Manuel Torres earned his bonus by stealing the show in the co-main event of UFC Mexico City, scoring a devastating first-round knockout over veteran Drew Dober with a pinpoint right hand followed by a barrage of hammer fists.
Joining Torres on the bonus list were UFC newcomers David Martinez and Ateba Gautier, who made spectacular debuts with first-round knockouts. Martinez dismantled Saimon Oliveira in under a round, while Gautier closed out the prelims with a brutal finish of Jose Daniel Medina. Edgar Chairez also cashed in, needing just half a round to submit CJ Vergara with a slick rear-naked choke. Other fights on the card include:
Main card
Brandon Moreno def. Steve Erceg via unanimous decision (49-46 x3)
Manuel Torres def. Drew Dober via round-one TKO (strikes)
Edgar Chairez def. CJ Vergara via round-one submission (rear-naked choke)
Raul Rosas Jr. def. Vince Morales via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
David Martinez def. Saimon Oliveira via round-one TKO (strikes)
Kevin Borjas def. Ronaldo Rodriguez via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Preliminary Card
Ateba Gautier def. Jose Daniel Medina via round-one KO (knee, punches)
Melquizael Costa def. Christian Rodriguez via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Loopy Godinez def. Julia Polastri via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Rafa Garcia def. Vinc Pichel via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Jamall Emmers def. Gabriel Miranda via round-one TKO (strikes)
MarQuel Mederos def. Austin Hubbard via split decision (28-29, 29-28 x2)
