Overview
- Former two-time champion Brandon Moreno will face rising contender Tatsuro Taira in a three-round main-card bout at UFC 323 on December 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Industry reporting and fighter commentary position the winner as the likely next challenger, though the UFC has not formally guaranteed a title shot.
- Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is scheduled to defend against Joshua Van on the same card, aligning the division’s next steps in one night.
- Opening sportsbook lines list Taira around -135 and Moreno near +114, indicating a slight edge for the 25-year-old Japanese contender.
- Moreno has rebounded with decision wins over Amir Albazi and Steve Erceg to hold the No. 2 ranking, while Taira enters at roughly No. 5–6 with a 17–1 record after submitting Hyun Sung Park in August.