There’s no denying how difficult it is to win a UFC championship, but historically, it might be even harder to regain 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 making his return earlier this month and dominating top contender Amir Albazi in the main event of UFC Fight Night 246. It was an impressive performance from Moreno (22-8-2 MMA, 10-5-2 UFC) that gave his fans hope about his ability to compete at the championship level.

‘The Assassin Baby’ is once again aiming for UFC gold and he’s confident he can lead the division once again.

“At the moment I am very focused on the title” Moreno told MMA Junkie in Spanish. “I seriously think I can become champion again, especially after the performance I had (against Albazi), so I will stay on this path.”

Moreno lost the UFC flyweight title in July 2023, falling in a split decision against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290. He then dropped another split decision in favor of Brandon Royval in February before announcing a break from MMA competition it lasted eight months.

The 30-year-old is happy to be back in the win column, but he knows there is work to do before he can realistically hope for the title.

“To be very honest with myself, I think athletically, Royval is probably the one who deserves this opportunity the most,” Moreno said of the flyweight title picture. “I have no problem saying that. He did a very good job, and in his last fight against Tatsura (Taira), he looked very good. It was a big fight. There’s also Kai (Kara France), but he’s in a very weird position because I think he can deserve it, he had an incredible knockout against (Steve) Erceg, but I think my performance was very good, and Royval is there, too. I think Kai has the trickiest position.

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