Overview
- Both fighters made weight, with Moreno at 125 pounds and Taira using the one-pound allowance at 126.
- The matchup is set for three rounds, marking Moreno’s first non-title three-round bout since 2020.
- Taira, noted for elite grappling and four UFC finishes in seven wins, publicly vowed to finish Moreno.
- Moreno, who has never been finished in his professional career, dismissed the prediction and emphasized his readiness.
- After an eight-month layoff, Moreno returned with victories over Amir Albazi in November 2024 and Steve Erceg in March 2025 to regain momentum.