The former flyweight champion **Brandon Moreno** is set to return to the octagon on December 12 in Las Vegas. The Mexican fighter will face **Charles Johnson** in the flyweight division during **UFC 335** at the T-Mobile Arena. The matchup was confirmed by multiple sources following an initial announcement by MMA Fighting. Both fighters had previously discussed the possibility of facing each other on social media a few weeks ago. Moreno is currently ranked eighth in the UFC media rankings and ninth in the UFC "Meta" rankings, while Johnson holds the 14th position in the "Meta" rankings. Moreno recently earned a crucial victory over Joseph Morales at the Noche UFC event earlier this month. The Mexican fighter had lost his previous two bouts and needed a win to remain in the conversation for the top spots in the division. After three rounds, he secured a split decision over Morales. Now 32 years old, Moreno will need to defend his standing when he faces Johnson at UFC 335. Having previously held the flyweight title twice, Moreno is aiming to reclaim the belt and move up in competition. A win over Johnson would be a necessary step toward facing stronger opponents in the division. For Johnson, this fight represents a significant challenge. His UFC career has had its share of highs and lows. He began with the organization with a record of two wins and four losses. During his seventh fight, he faced the undefeated Azat Maksum and won by unanimous decision, despite being the underdog. He then secured three more victories, including a knockout over current champion Joshua Van. Johnson had two fights last year: a loss to Ramazan Temirov, followed by a strong rebound with a knockout over Lone’er Kavanagh. Johnson hoped to build on that momentum in 2026 but was stopped by Alex Perez in January. He returned two months later to defeat Bruno Silva by split decision. However, he then lost by submission (Suloev Stretch) to Asu Almabayev. In his last appearance, he achieved a rare submission known as the "Scottish Twister" against Eduardo Chapolin. Now, Johnson faces a former champion in **Brandon Moreno**, marking a notable step up in competition for the American fighter. **UFC 335 – December 12 (Las Vegas)** - **Brandon Moreno** vs. **Charles Johnson**