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UFC Mexico Weigh-Ins: Moreno and Erceg Set for Flyweight Showdown, One Misses Weight

Garrett Kerman Sports Editor

Published28 Mar 2025

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The stage is set for an electrifying night of fights at UFC Mexico City, with former champion Brandon Moreno and rising contender Steve Erceg both making weight for their highly anticipated main event clash. The two flyweight stars tipped the scales at exactly 125 pounds, ensuring their headlining bout will proceed as planned.

🚨| 25 out of 26 athletes competing at #UFCMexico successfully made weight Friday morning. ⚖️✅

Ronaldo “Lazy Boy” Rodriguez missed the flyweight limit by a pound ahead of his fight with Kevin Borjas. pic.twitter.com/2142drVNNb

— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) March 28, 2025

Moreno, looking to break his winless streak in Mexico City, appeared confident and composed during the weigh-ins. The hometown hero will be eager to showcase his skills in front of a passionate crowd at the Arena CDMX. Erceg, on the other hand, aims to bounce back from recent setbacks and make a statement in hostile territory.

Scale Controversy Overshadows Preliminary Card

While the main event fighters hit their marks without issue, the same cannot be said for all competitors on the card. Ronaldo Rodriguez, scheduled to face Kevin Borjas in a flyweight preliminary bout, missed weight by 1 pound, coming in at 127 pounds. This marks the only weight miss of the event, however, the fight will continue with Rodriguez being fined a percentage of his purse.

The preliminary card features a mix of veteran talent and rising prospects, including an interesting flyweight clash between Edgar Chairez and C.J. Vergara. Fight fans will also be treated to the return of 18-year-old phenom Raul Rosas Jr., who faces Vince Morales in a bantamweight contest.

As the UFC returns to Mexico City for the seventh time in its history, the energy and anticipation are palpable. The combination of local heroes like Moreno and exciting international talent ensures that Saturday night will be a memorable one for MMA fans around the world.

With 25 out of 26 fighters successfully making weight, the stage is set for an action-packed event. However, the commission will likely face scrutiny in the aftermath of the weigh-in controversies, potentially leading to changes in procedures for future events in Mexico City.

As fight night approaches, all eyes will be on the Arena CDMX, where Brandon Moreno looks to finally secure a victory on home soil and cement his place at the top of the flyweight division. Standing in his way is the determined Steve Erceg, eager to play spoiler and launch himself back into title contention.

With a card stacked from top to bottom with compelling matchups, UFC Mexico City promises to deliver an unforgettable night of mixed martial arts action. Fight fans around the world will be tuning in to witness the drama unfold in one of the sport’s most passionate markets.