Brandon Moreno hopes win over Jussier Formiga puts him in vacant flyweight title picture

Brandon Moreno beat Jussier Formiga with a unanimous decision Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN+ 28 in Brasilia, Brazil.

Take a look inside the fight with Moreno, who is undefeated in his past four fights.

Result: Brandon Moreno def. Jussier Formiga via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Updated records: Moreno (17-5-1 MMA, 5-2-1 UFC), Formiga (23-7 MMA, 9-6 UFC)
Key stat: Moreno won the striking battle 94-61.

Moreno on the fight’s key moment

“I can’t believe it. It was a tough fight, with a veteran who fought the best of the best in the UFC. Winning was incredible. I am excited (and) very happy with my future because I want to reach the end of the path, and the end of the path is the title. I believe. I want to win, and I feel I deserve it.”

Moreno on a potential title shot

“Beating Formiga, who already beat Deiveson (Figueiredo) – this is the mathematics of mixed martial arts. One (beats) the other, the other wins one – it’s crazy. Formiga is a great name. He fought the best of the best, won many – and very well. (Getting) the win today gives me great expectations for a fight against Deiveson Figueiredo.”

Moreno on what he wants next

“I want to wait a while to see what the UFC will decide on the rematch of Figueiredo and (Joseph) Benavidez, but I would love for the next fight to be for the title. But if not, I’m ready to face anyone who makes sense.”