The UFC flyweight title bout between Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja is the co-main event at the UFC 290. These two guys had already met in the past when Pantoja won, but that was more than five years ago. Afterward, the Baby Assasin went on to win the belt, while Pantoya never got the opportunity to battle for the same.
Before Betting on UFC 290 Moreno vs. Pantoja
Brandon Moreno successfully finished his rivalry with Deiveson Figueiredo, whom he defeated twice in four matchups, triumphing in their latest meeting and taking the belt for himself. He had plenty of ups and downs throughout his career, but the Mexican never backed out.
The Baby Assasin has 21 wins, six losses, and two draws. He holds wins over Figueiredo, Kara-France, Brandon Rovyal, Jussier Formiga, and others. An extremely fast and very flexible fighter, Moreno is trouble inside the octagon, switching stances and firing from all positions. However, he is an excellent grappler, and 11 submission wins prove that.
On the other side is Pantoja, who rides a three-win streak, the last two via submissions, both getting the Performance of the Night bonuses. He was better than Manel Kape, and, afterward, Rovyal and Alex Perez. Pantoja’s record is 25 triumphs and five defeats.
His rise toward the top was stopped by Figueiredo back in 2019 and, after that, by Askar Askarov in 2020. Otherwise, he would have been in the title talks long ago. The Brazilian is a well-rounded fighter who knows how to battle both on the feet and on the mat.
Moreno vs. Pantoja UFC 290 Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moreno | Pantoja |
|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | 1.49 | 2.75 |
| MyBookie | 1.50 | 2.65 |
| BetUS | 1.50 | 2.70 |
| SportsBetting.ag | 1.49 | 2.75 |
| XBet | 1.50 | 2.65 |
The Mexican has a two-inch longer reach, and even though that might not be so sounding, in his case, that will be a solid edge. Moreno improved a lot since their previous fight in 2018, so we picked his win here.
