UFC Main Card Delivers Shocking Upset In Las Vegas
UFC Main Card Delivers Shocking Upset In Las Vegas...
The UFC main card in Las Vegas last night ended with a stunning upset as underdog Alex Perez defeated reigning flyweight champion Brandon Moreno by split decision. The five-round thriller at T-Mobile Arena saw Perez overcome early knockdowns to outwork Moreno in the championship rounds, silencing the pro-Moreno crowd. This marks the second major title change in UFC's flyweight division this year.
Fans and analysts are buzzing about the result, with the fight trending nationally as one of 2026's most dramatic title bouts so far. Moreno (21-7-2), who entered as a -300 favorite, appeared to control the early action before Perez (25-8) mounted a late surge. Two judges scored it 48-47 for Perez while the third had it 48-47 for Moreno.
The upset comes at a pivotal moment for the UFC, which is negotiating a new broadcast rights deal. Last night's ESPN+ pay-per-view reportedly drew strong early buy rates, boosted by the card's competitive matchups. UFC President Dana White called it "one of those nights that reminds you why this sport is special" during the post-fight press conference.
Social media erupted immediately after the decision, with #PerezVsMoreno trending on Twitter/X. Many fans questioned the judging, particularly Moreno's corner who argued their fighter won rounds 3-5. The Nevada Athletic Commission will review the scoring upon formal request, though such appeals rarely change outcomes.
Perez, a 34-year-old Californian, becomes the first fighter to dethrone Moreno since 2022. In his post-fight interview, the new champion said: "They wrote me off after my last two losses, but I knew I had one more run in me." The UFC has already announced Perez will make his first title defense against rising contender Muhammad Mokaev later this summer.
The event's co-main event also delivered fireworks, with light heavyweight contender Jamahal Hill securing a brutal first-round KO over Anthony Smith. Complete results and medical suspensions are expected later today from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
