UFC on ESPN 64: Live Fight Updates and Results

Welcome to live coverage of UFC on ESPN 64, taking place this Saturday at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Join us for real-time, round-by-round updates and official results as the action unfolds, starting at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT).

The main event features a compelling flyweight clash between former champion Brandon Moreno (23-8-2 MMA, 11-4-2 UFC) and rising contender Steve Erceg (12-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC), who recently challenged for the title. The co-main event will see veteran lightweight Drew Dober (27-14 MMA, 13-10 UFC) face off against Manuel Torres (15-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC).

Stay tuned for live updates starting at approximately 4 p.m. ET for the preliminary card and 7 p.m. ET for the main card.

Enjoy the fights!

UFC Mexico City Fight Card Lineup

MAIN CARD

• Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg
• Manuel Torres defeated Drew Dober via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:45
• Edgar Chairez defeated CJ Vergara via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:30
• Raul Rosas Jr. defeated Vince Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• David Martinez defeated Saimon Oliveira via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:38
• Kevin Borjas defeated Ronaldo Rodriguez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

PRELIMINARY CARD

• Ateba Gautier defeated Jose Daniel Medina via knockout (knee) – Round 1, 3:32
• Melquizael Costa defeated Christian Rodriguez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Loopy Godinez defeated Julia Polastri via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Rafa Garcia defeated Vinc Pichel via unanimous decision (30-37, 30-37, 29-28)
• Jamall Emmers defeated Gabriel Miranda via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:06
• MarQuel Mederos defeated Austin Hubbard via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg

Round 1 –

Drew Dober vs. Manuel Torres

Round 1 – The fight began with a glove touch and Torres initiating with a front kick to the body. Dober secured the center of the octagon. Torres unleashed a rapid 1-2 combination, followed by a powerful body kick. Continuing his aggressive start, Torres threw a head kick and punches, then landed a sharp 1-2 that dropped Dober! Torres immediately swarmed, and Dober grabbed a single leg. Torres kept striking relentlessly with unanswered blows. Dober held onto the leg, enduring a barrage of head strikes. Dober seemed on the verge of being finished but maintained his grip on the leg! More punches rained down! The referee intervened and stopped the fight! Dober stood up, appearing to think the fight was still ongoing, while Torres celebrated his victory. It was a dramatic moment for Dober, and a spectacular finish for Torres.

Result: Manuel Torres defeated Drew Dober via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:45

Edgar Chairez vs. CJ Vergara

Round 1 – They quickly touched gloves, and Vergara came forward aggressively with an opening combination. Chairez looked for a big uppercut while using his left jab. Vergara mixed in leg kicks. Chairez maintained his distance. Suddenly, Chairez landed a powerful hook, dropping Vergara! Chairez allowed him to stand and taunted as he pursued him around the cage. Chairez connected again, dropping Vergara for a second time! Chairez took Vergara`s back as he tried to get up, and locked in a rear-naked choke. Vergara tapped! Chairez was overcome with emotion as he celebrated a stunning performance.

Result: Edgar Chairez defeated CJ Vergara via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:30

Vince Morales vs. Raul Rosas Jr.

Round 1 – No glove touch. Rosas Jr. started with a midsection kick. After more kicks, Rosas Jr. attempted a takedown but couldn`t secure it. He stayed close with punches, then changed levels again, lifting and slamming Morales to the center of the cage. Rosas Jr. gained side control, looking for strikes and submission opportunities. Morales regained guard momentarily, but then tried to roll, giving up his back. Rosas Jr. tried to get his hooks in, but Morales defended well. Morales scrambled and secured his own single leg, transitioning to a double leg to end the round in a favorable position.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Rosas Jr.

Round 2 – Rosas Jr. opened with punches and kicks as Morales advanced with his own strikes. A clean leg kick landed for Rosas Jr., answered by a right hand. Rosas closed in for a single leg, taking Morales down to a knee against the fence. Morales briefly got up, but Rosas Jr. adjusted and completed the takedown, securing back control midway through the round. Morales remained patient as Rosas Jr. attempted a body triangle, maintaining ground control until the round ended.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Rosas Jr.

Round 3 – Morales showed urgency, working behind a left jab. Rosas Jr. attempted a takedown, but Morales countered, locking in a necktie. Morales tightened the squeeze! Rosas Jr. appeared in trouble but stayed composed, escaping and ending up in side control, landing a hard elbow. Morales turned and gave up his back, then attempted a heel hook. Rosas Jr. anticipated it and regained back control. Morales returned to his feet, but Rosas Jr. remained attached. Morales created space and countered with another necktie. Rosas Jr. rode out the position, giving a thumbs up.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Morales, but overall fight score is 29-28 for Rosas Jr.

Result: Raul Rosas Jr. defeated Vince Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

David Martinez vs. Saimon Oliveira

Round 1 – They touched gloves and gauged range. Martinez landed a hard leg kick, circled, and followed with a quick 1-2. Martinez stayed active with kicks, circling away from Oliveira`s offense. Martinez continued his stick-and-move approach. Oliveira attempted a spinning punch, but Martinez clinched and tried for a takedown, then abandoned it and went back to leg kicks and punches. Oliveira spun again, connecting this time but without much power. Martinez landed a right hand and caught Oliveira`s kick, then landed a beautiful counter right that rocked Oliveira! Martinez swarmed, Oliveira went down, and Martinez followed up with strikes. The referee stopped it! Impressive!

Result: David Martinez defeated Saimon Oliveira via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:38

Kevin Borjas vs. Ronaldo Rodriguez

Round 1 – Rodriguez controlled the center amidst crowd cheers. A wheel kick missed, but a jumping switch kick partially connected. Borjas stepped in and dropped Rodriguez with a right hand! Rodriguez rolled back up, waving Borjas on. Rodriguez, more cautious, advanced and attempted another spinning kick. Borjas landed a combination, then another right, dropping Rodriguez again! Rodriguez popped back up. Rodriguez closed distance and attempted a takedown but was met with a counter knee. He persisted with the takedown and succeeded just before the round ended.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Borjas.

Round 2 – Rodriguez again took the center, missing a big punch. Another jumping kick missed. Rodriguez landed a left. Borjas landed a pair of punches. Rodriguez telegraphed a takedown, which Borjas avoided. Borjas landed a strong right, but Rodriguez absorbed it. A wheel kick partially landed for Rodriguez. Borjas countered with a right. Rodriguez punched, and Borjas countered again. Rodriguez kicked to the body. Borjas countered another punch. Rodriguez kept advancing with strikes, but Borjas`s counters were sharper. A takedown attempt failed for Rodriguez, but he landed a spinning backfist before the horn.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Borjas.

Round 3 – Rodriguez pressured early, but Borjas countered with punches. They traded in the center, exciting the crowd. Borjas`s right hand remained effective. Rodriguez attempted another switch kick. A spinning back kick missed. Another right hand from Borjas landed. Midway through the round, Rodriguez struggled with Borjas`s right hand. Rodriguez attempted a head kick, and Borjas responded with his own. One minute left. Borjas landed cleaner in an exchange, bouncing in front of Rodriguez. Rodriguez wanted to stand and trade in the final seconds, swinging wildly, but Borjas defended well to close out the fight.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Borjas, giving him the fight 30-27.

Result: Kevin Borjas defeated Ronaldo Rodriguez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Ateba Gautier vs. Jose Daniel Medina

Round 1 – They met in the center, Gautier starting with a jab and an inside leg kick. Another jab from Gautier. A two-punch combo missed. Gautier landed a big uppercut, which Medina took. Medina punched but was countered with a left. Gautier went for a high kick and blitzed forward with strikes, but Medina just smiled. Gautier landed another combo. They exchanged hard punches, both smiling. Another left from Gautier. Medina waved him in. Gautier unleashed a flurry of punches, then a knee up the middle connected flush, dropping Medina! The referee stopped it before follow-up strikes could land. Impressive debut for Gautier!

Result: Ateba Gautier defeated Jose Daniel Medina via knockout (knee) – Round 1, 3:32

Melquizael Costa vs. Christian Rodriguez

Round 1 – They touched gloves and sized each other up. Costa attempted a head kick, but it missed. Rodriguez advanced with punches, tripped on a kick, but popped up and clinched against the cage. Rodriguez attempted trips, almost getting Costa down. They continued clinching, drawing boos. Costa controlled Rodriguez against the fence, landing knees and short punches. Rodriguez reversed and landed a trip, then attempted an anaconda choke, but Costa escaped and gained top side control, landing short strikes before the horn.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Costa.

Round 2 – Rodriguez opened with punches, but Costa caught a kick and swept out the plant leg, then let him stand. Rodriguez clinched against the cage. Costa broke free. Rodriguez darted forward, getting clipped before clinching again, attempting another trip which he landed just before the round`s midpoint. Costa quickly stood up. Costa controlled the clinch, landing a knee to the head and follow-up punches, hunting for a finish. Rodriguez defended well. Costa took the back, then attempted a guillotine. Rodriguez escaped but lost top position. Costa gained full guard, then stood and kicked the body.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Costa.

Round 3 – Rodriguez quickly secured a foot sweep takedown. Costa countered with a kimura. Rodriguez landed an elbow, creating an opening for Costa to reverse and land a knee. Back to standing clinch, Rodriguez landed another trip, but Costa quickly stood. Costa landed an elbow. Rodriguez punched before another clinch. Another trip for Rodriguez, taking the back, landing punches before Costa escaped. Rodriguez unleashed a combination, increasing punch volume. One minute left. They clinched in the center, Rodriguez landed another foot sweep, gaining full guard and raining down elbows and hammerfists until the horn.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Rodriguez, but the overall fight score is 29-28 for Costa.

Result: Melquizael Costa defeated Christian Rodriguez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Loopy Godinez vs. Julia Polastri

Round 1 – They touched gloves and started cautiously. Polastri initiated with a leg kick, but Godinez pressed forward with punches, showing early aggression. Polastri circled, using leg and body kicks. Godinez caught a high kick and powerbombed Polastri to the mat, then looked for ground and pound, but Polastri defended tightly. They returned to their feet, but Godinez secured another takedown, gaining half guard and landing elbows to the body and thighs. Polastri regained full guard and struck from her back. A clean elbow prompted Godinez to stand. Nothing else significant happened in the final exchange.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Godinez.

Round 2 – Godinez pressured with punches, while Polastri kicked from distance. Godinez clinched but disengaged. Godinez landed a left hand. Polastri went for a high kick. They exchanged punches before Godinez shot for a double leg, completing a takedown. Polastri defended from her back and stood up. However, Godinez immediately shot in for another takedown, landing in side control. A cut opened on Godinez`s forehead. They transitioned from side control to North-South, and as Polastri turned, Godinez took the back and attempted a choke. Polastri quickly escaped and regained full guard.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Godinez.

Round 3 – Polastri opened with leg kicks. Godinez advanced with punches. Polastri stood her ground, punching back, gaining momentum. Polastri dropped her hands and moved forward, landing more punches, taking control. Godinez clinched to slow the pace. With 90 seconds left, they traded punches again, Polastri landing cleaner strikes, visibly damaging Godinez. Godinez kept firing back. It became a brawl. Both exchanged swings. Godinez clinched and secured a takedown with an arm triangle threat as the horn sounded. A close round.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Polastri, but the overall fight score is 29-28 for Godinez.

Result: Loopy Godinez defeated Julia Polastri via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Rafa Garcia vs. Vinc Pichel

Round 1 – The crowd cheered for Garcia, the first Mexican fighter on the card. Garcia controlled the center, applying pressure with punching combinations. Pichel switched stances, mostly staying defensive. Midway through, Pichel used his jab. Garcia landed a calf kick and secured a standing back take, adding foot stomps while holding a body lock against the cage. Pichel attempted a spinning elbow, missing completely, allowing Garcia to complete a takedown before the horn.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Garcia.

Round 2 – Pichel opened with punches, and Garcia answered. Pichel landed an inside leg kick, but Garcia responded with punches. Another inside kick from Pichel. Garcia landed a right hand. Pichel taunted and jabbed. Pichel attempted to push Garcia`s lead arm, but poked him in the eye, pausing the fight. On restart, they exchanged punches. Garcia increased pressure, backing Pichel up and securing another body lock. Pichel landed a knee on the exit and fired punches, maintaining activity. Garcia answered with a combination. A front kick from Pichel landed, and another before the horn.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Pichel.

Round 3 – Pichel continued leading with jabs, circling and mixing punches and kicks. Garcia closed distance, landing body and head punches, slowing Pichel. Midway through, Pichel circled again, but Garcia landed a combination. Pichel drew a line, inviting Garcia to stand and trade, then landed sharp combinations, body kicks, and leg kicks, increasing volume. One minute left. Garcia shot in, lifted, and slammed Pichel, landing punches as Pichel stood. Pichel emptied his tank in the final seconds.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Garcia, giving him the fight 29-28.

Result: Rafa Garcia defeated Vinc Pichel via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Jamall Emmers vs. Gabriel Miranda

Round 1 – They opened with heated punches. Miranda shot for a takedown and got it, then looked for the back but slid off. Miranda then locked in a choke. Emmers stayed calm, escaped, and returned to standing. Emmers landed sharp punches, snapping Miranda`s head back. Midway through the round, Miranda landed a front kick, but Emmers dropped him with a right hand! Emmers didn`t follow to the ground. Miranda slowly stood, and Emmers resumed punching. An elbow wobbled Miranda! Emmers swung wildly to finish. They clinched. Emmers broke free and landed a haymaker, dropping Miranda again! Hammerfists finished him cold! Impressive knockout!

Result: Jamall Emmers defeated Gabriel Miranda via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:06

Austin Hubbard vs. MarQuel Mederos

Round 1 – Mederos started with a leg kick. Hubbard pressed forward, trading punches and kicks. The referee warned fighters about fingers. Mederos continued leg kicks, then a 1-2 combo. Hubbard answered with a left and a spinning back kick. Mederos landed another 1-2 and various kicks, but Hubbard stayed close, countering. Hubbard clinched, but failed to get a takedown. Mederos landed a left and another 1-2 before the horn.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Mederos.

Round 2 – Mederos opened with a spinning body kick. Hubbard advanced, landing a right. They exchanged punches. Mederos clinched but disengaged. Hubbard secured a single leg and took Mederos`s back against the fence, moving him to his corner, attempting an arm-under-neck choke. With under a minute left, Hubbard tightened the squeeze, leaning back to take Mederos down, but the choke wasn`t there. Hubbard maintained control until the horn.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Hubbard.

Round 3 – Hubbard quickly wrestled, securing a takedown and full guard, staying heavy on top, preventing Mederos from escaping. Mederos eventually escaped by turning to give up his back and opened a cut with an elbow from front headlock position. Hubbard stood and ate an elbow, then stalked forward. Mederos leaped with a knee, missing. Hubbard attempted another takedown, but failed.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9 for Mederos, giving him the fight 29-28.

Result: MarQuel Mederos defeated Austin Hubbard via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)