Mr Roo Interviews Brandon Moreno

Mr Roo had the opportunity to catch up with our ambassador, Brandon Moreno, to catch up with him after his win against Kai Kara-France to become the flyweight champion of the world.

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You are now the Interim Flyweight champion of the world! What does that mean to you?

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It was just one more obstacle I have overcome In my life, the goal is to be the undisputed champion, but it feels good to have a gold taste again.

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‍What does your training schedule look like leading up to a tough match?

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‍I’m always training. It has been my lifestyle for a very long time, but when I have a fight coming up I have to be smart with my training sessions, so I make a plan with my team, about how many practices I can have to do my best.

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‍Do you have any pre-fight rituals?

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‍Everything starts in the morning, I try to keep the same routine as a normal day. Then before I to go to the arena I like to dress properly for the occassion and from the moment I’m in the locker room, I’m just ready to watch el bebé asesino be released.

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‍What, in your opinion, are the qualities needed to be a top-performing, successful UFC fighter? Not only physically, but also, what is the mindset required?

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‍Your mind has to be ready to be tough in every single moment in your life, including bad and good moments.

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‍What has been your hardest fight to date?

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‍Definitely against figgy (Deiveson Figueiredo) , specifically the third one.

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‍What fight have you have enjoyed the most?

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‍The first one against Kai kara-France.

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‍What motivated you as a youngster to take fighting professionally?

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‍The love for the sport and all the values that I have learned.

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‍What advice would you give to young, up and coming fighters that would like to follow in your footsteps to become a great UFC athlete?

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‍Not just in this sport, but in life, you need to be smart, be resilient and work hard every single day if you really want to success.

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‍When do you think your championship fight will be?

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‍I want to fight in the last PPV of December, but is very possible the could be January 21 in Brazil, nothing clear yet.

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‍Where do you see yourself in 5 years' time?

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‍Retired from my fighting career, but still working, enjoying my family and always trying to be happy.

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