Brandon Moreno to Face Charles Johnson, Who Knocked Out Joshua Van, at UFC 335
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno is set to compete at the final major UFC event of 2026. He will face Charles Johnson, the only fighter to have knocked out the current flyweight champion Joshua Van during Van's UFC tenure.
Joshua Van recently defended his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 with a unanimous decision victory. While Van prepares for a potential bout with Manel Kape, other top contenders are vying for position. Brandon Moreno, who secured a win against Joseph Morales earlier this year, aims to re-enter the title contention picture following recent setbacks.
Moreno's upcoming opponent, Charles Johnson, is on a comeback trail. He recently submitted Eduardo Henrique at UFC 330, following a submission loss to Asu Almabayev. Johnson handed Joshua Van his first career knockout defeat in July 2024 at UFC Denver, a significant accomplishment against an previously undefeated Van.
Moreno's path has included losses to Tatsuro Taira and Lone’er Kavanagh before his win over Morales. A victory against Johnson at UFC 335 could place Moreno back in contention for a title shot. The UFC is expected to announce the full card for UFC 335 in Las Vegas in the coming weeks. Reports suggest former two-division champion Alex Pereira might also appear on the UFC 335 card.
Fresh materials — UFC
Israel Adesanya Sends Supportive Message to Rival Marvin Vettori Ahead of UFC 332 Return
Despite their past encounters, UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya offered words of encouragement to his rival Marvin Vettori. Vettori is set to compete at UFC 332. Adesanya conveyed his support for Vettori’s upcoming fight. SEO Title: <t
Aljamain Sterling Agrees to Striking-Only Bout with Kevin Vallejos for UFC Qatar
Aljamain Sterling, former UFC bantamweight champion, is open to setting aside his grappling expertise for a striking-focused fight against Kevin Vallejos at UFC Qatar later this year. The upcoming UFC event in Qatar is headlined by a light heavyweight bout between former champion Jiri Pro
Ailin Perez Fires Back at Norma Dumont with Explicit Message After UFC Vegas 121 Controversy
Ailin Perez and Norma Dumont remain in conflict following their contentious fight at UFC Vegas 121. Perez secured a unanimous decision victory over Dumont last weekend at the Apex, marking her seventh consecutive win since her UFC debut in September 2022. Many observers felt Dumont deserv
Wang Cong's Bold Prediction for Natalia Silva Title Fight at UFC 332
Wang Cong aims to establish herself as a prominent figure at UFC 332. Cong is slated to headline the event in Utah against Natalia Silva for the vacant women’s flyweight championship. The title became available when Valentina Shevchenko relinquished it due to injury, creating an opportunity
Henry Cejudo Targets "Dean The Great" Shabazz After Misfits Boxing Win
Henry Cejudo still wants to fight Nurideen “Dean The Great” Shabazz. An injury kept Shabazz off the Misfits Boxing card last Saturday, where Cejudo was scheduled to face him. Instead, Cejudo fought Javon Walton in Miami, winning by split decision. Tony Ferguson also competed on the same eve
Luis Hernandez Enters UFC Vegas 121 with Significant Weight Advantage Over Sedriques Dumas
Luis Hernandez, stepping into the Octagon for his UFC debut, secured a notable weight advantage over Sedriques Dumas at the UFC Vegas 121 weigh-ins. Hernandez weighed in at 204 pounds for their light heavyweight bout, while Dumas came in at 197 pounds. The impact of this weight differ