Moreno’s advanced stats clearly favor him when compared to Erceg. Erceg has a net strike rate (strikes landed minus strikes absorbed per minute) of plus-.15, whereas Moreno comes in at plus-.46. Moreno has a better strength of schedule, having fought and held the title for several years and defeated Amir Albazi last time out.

Brandon Moreno's quest to regain the flyweight title will continue this Saturday, when the UFC makes its latest stop in Mexico City. Standing across from the Mexican star will be visiting Australian Steve Erceg, a former title challenger on his own mission for redemption.