There’s no denying how difficult it is to win a UFC championship, but historically it might be even harder to win back a UFC title after losing it.

Brandon Morenowho held the UFC flyweight title just a year ago, is on a mission to reclaim what was once his after returning earlier this month and dominating top contender Amir Albazi in the main event of UFC 246 Fight Night. It was an impressive performance from Moreno (22-8-2 MMA, 10-5-2 UFC) that had his fans hopeful in his ability to compete at a championship level.

“The Assassin Baby” has once again set his sights on UFC gold and is confident he can once again rule the division.

“Right now I’m very focused on the title” Moreno told MMA Junkie in Spanish. “I seriously believe I can be champion again, especially after the showing I had (against Albazi), so I’m going to continue on that path.”

Moreno lost the UFC flyweight title in July 2023 and came up short in a split decision against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290. Then lost another split decision to Brandon Royval in February before announcing a break from MMA competition which lasted eight months.

The 30-year-old is happy to get back in the win column, but knows there is work to do before he can realistically have a shot at the title.

“Being very honest with myself, I think from a sporting standpoint, Royval is probably the most deserving of the opportunity,” Moreno said of the flyweight title picture. “I have no problem saying that. He has done a very good job and in his last fight against Tatsura (Taira), he looked very good. It was a great fight. There is also Kai (Kara France), but he is in a very strange position because I think he may deserve it. He had an incredible knockout against (Steve) Erceg, but I think my performance was very good and Royval is there. , also. I think Kai has the most awkward position.

“So, I think I need to do one more fight. And as for names, there is Tatsuro Taira, Manel Kape is also there. I don’t know what will happen to Kai Asakura; if he loses (to Pantoja at UFC 310), that may be an option. So I’ll be prepared for whatever comes next. “I’m just going to stay healthy and prepared.”