Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Brandon Moreno after UFC on ESPN 64 win?
Brandon Moreno showed that he's still among the most prominent figures in the flyweight division when he defeated Steve Erceg in Saturday's UFC on ESPN 64 main event.
Moreno (23-8-2 MMA, 11-4-2 UFC) earned a unanimous decision victory over Erceg (12-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, and afterward called for a title shot on the newly announced UFC 320 card for Noche UFC on Sept. 13.
Will Moreno get booked for a third showdown with champion Alexandre Pantoja? Or does something else make more sense given his current position at 125 pounds.
Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Moreno's future after UFC on ESPN 64.
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