This was reported by informed sources close to the situation.
Brandon Moreno, 29, lost his championship belt in July of this year, losing by split decision to Alesandre Pantoja on a five-round decision, and the Mexican is scheduled to fight Amir Albazi on February 24, which will take place if the former UFC champion does not have to step in as a replacement.
As a reminder, the Pantoja vs. Royval fight will be the second main event of the number show, and the event will be headlined by a welterweight title clash between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington.