RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 21: Brandon Moreno of Mexico reacts after his victory over Deiveson ... More Figueiredo of Brazil in the UFC flyweight championship fight during the UFC 283 event at Jeunesse Arena on January 21, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesFormer UFC mens flyweight champion Brandon Moreno is back and fighting in his home country of Mexico. Moreno takes on former title challenger Steve Erceg in an important battle at 125 pounds to see which man can stay in the title hunt.Follow along to see the most recent results, highlights, reactions and grades via the fight score as soon as each bout is over, and the stats are official.The Fight Score is a part of the F.I.G.H.T System metrics I created to gauge the unbiased excitement level of every fight.Here is a look at the card. The results will be filled in real-time.UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. ErcegDate: Saturday, March 29, 2025Location: Arena CDMX Mexico City, MexicoUFC Mexico Main CardFlyweight: Brandon Moreno vs. Steve ErcegLightweight: Manuel Torres vs. Drew DoberMiddleweight: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe PyferBantamweight: Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Vince MoralesBantamweight: David Martnez vs. Saimon OliveiraFlyweight: Ronaldo Rodrguez vs. Kevin BorjasUFC Mexico Preliminary CardFlyweight: Edgar Chairez vs. C.J. VergaraMiddleweight: Jos Daniel Medina vs. Ateba Abega GautierFeatherweight: Christian Rodriguez vs. Melquizael CostaStrawweight: Loopy Godinez vs. Julia PolastriLightweight: Rafa Garca vs. Vinc PichelFeatherweight: Jamall Emmers vs. Gabriel MirandaLightweight: Marquel Mederos vs. Austin HubbardUFC Mexico How to WatchThe event will stream live on ESPN+ in the United States.Prelims begin at 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PTMain Card starts at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PTFighters With the Most to Lose on SaturdayRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 04: Steve Erceg of Australia prepares to face Alexandre Pantoja of ... More Brazil in a UFC flyweight championship bout during the UFC 301 event at Farmasi Arena on May 04, 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesErceg is in a must-win situation. Hes on a two-fight losing streak, and those losses came against the champion Alexandre Pantoja and a knockout defeat at the hands of Kai Kara-France, the man most of us expect will challenge for the title later this year.If Erceg loses to Moreno in the main event, he wont just find himself on a three-fight losing streakhell have also ruined almost every logical path to a title shot any time in the near future.Thats pressure.MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 28: Kelvin Gastelum poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night ... More ceremonial weigh-in at CDMX Arena on March 28, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCKelvin Gastelum is another fighter in a bit of a must-win situation. Gastelum has declared himself a full-time middleweight, so he should be at his best since leaving the horrendous weight cut down to welterweight behind him.If Gastelum loses to Joe Pyferespecially by KOitll make it very tough for him to make another run at a world title.Fighters Making Their UFC DebutMEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 28: Ateba Gautier of Cameroon poses on the scale during the UFC Fight ... More Night official weigh-in at the InterContinental Mexico City on March 28, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCTwo fighters are making their promotional debuts, and both are among the more exciting prospects in the UFC. Ateba Gautier is a 6-foot-4, 22-year-old stud from Cameroon. He blew through Yura Naito on Season 8 of the Dana Whites Contender Series to earn his spot on the roster, and he draws Jose Daniel Medina in his first official fight with the UFC.MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 28: David Martinez of Mexico poses on the scale during the UFC Fight ... More Night ceremonial weigh-in at CDMX Arena on March 28, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCDavid Martinez is 11-1 and from Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico. The crowd will be fired up for him, and he has established himself as an all-action fighter. He will step into the Octagon with Saimon Oliveira on the main card.Be sure to stay here for the latest updates, highlights, reactions, and the Fight Scores to see which fight actually deserves the performance bonus.

Cynthia Jones married a man who didn't want to buy a house. After they divorced, she bought one then four more. Courtesy of Cynthia Jones 2025-03-29T08:51:01Z SaveSaved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? In the 1980s, Cynthia Jones wanted to own a home, but her husband didn't. They later divorced.After the split, she spent $28,000 on her first home for herself and her young daughter to live in.Jones, now 68, has taught her daughter the value of investing in real estate as a single woman.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cynthia Jones, a 64-year-old retired librarian in Toledo, Ohio, who purchased several homes without a cosigner or spouse. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.When I was in my mid-20s, I discovered that my husband had no interest in becoming a homeowner. This, along with other factors, ultimately led to our divorce.In 1982, as a single woman, I purchased my first property for my toddler and me. Since then, I've bought and sold four homes. Now, at 68, I live in my fifth and final home.I love being a homeowner because whether I use my home equity to make improvements, invest in other ventures, or simply enjoy the stability of ownership, it's mine to do with as I please.I've also passed this lesson on to my daughter, who happens to be single, too.Before turning 30, my daughter also purchased her first property alone, without a spouse. Prior to that, she earned her graduate degree. Now, at 44, she's enjoying traveling and her career.We're two women embracing single life, traveling, and making the most of our future.I have always encouraged single women to build wealth through homeownership and real-estate investing. Owning property is one of the few investments that allows you to retain the asset while still making money. In contrast, with investments like stocks, you must sell to realize any profit.Owning a home could also have developmental benefits. Some research has shown that children who live in a family-owned home may fare better in school, among other things. I have seen some of these benefits firsthand.I didn't need a spouse to be a homeownerHomeownership wasn't the sole reason my husband and I got a divorce, but it was, as I say, the straw that broke the camel's back.In 1981, I was living in Toledo, Ohio, in a townhouse with two bedrooms and one bathroom that my ex-husband and I rented for around $500 a month.At the time, I was considering setting up a private music studio to teach violin lessons from home, which required more space. The apartment was under about 1,000 square feet and felt cramped. Plus, when you share walls with neighbors, you hear them, and they hear you. There was also no laundry facility in the complex, so we had to go to a local laundromat.With a young child and the possibility of expanding our family, I realized it was the right time to stop renting and start building equity in a place of our own.While owning a home is a core value for me, my ex-husband never wanted the responsibility of homeownership. He believed it would be too costly. My counterpoint was that while there are expenses associated with owning a home, you can't build equity in an apartment, pay it off, or pass it down. Toledo, Ohio. halbergman/Getty Images Buying my first home after the divorce was surprisingly easy. Fortunately, my former boss's wife, a real-estate agent, knew an elderly man who was looking to sell his condo. He offered seller financing, and the process went smoothly with no issues.In 1982, I paid $28,000 for his two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo. The master bedroom and closet were spacious, and my daughter was thrilled to have her own room. I also enjoyed a nice balcony overlooking a pond, which was a peaceful place to relax.We lived in the condo for eight years before selling it for around $35,000. Although it was just a starter home, I was thrilled to finally own something. And now, even after all these years, my daughter and I still talk about the memories we made there.I taught my daughter the importance of homeownershipAfter my divorce, I remained single and returned to school to study fine arts and business. My focus was solely on my education and raising my daughter.Over the years, I purchased four more homes, with each sale helping to finance the next. I bought my final home a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house for $187,000 in 2019. It's now valued at nearly $300,000, according to Realtor.com.In the future, it will need a few repairs, so some of my equity will go toward that, and the rest will be saved, perhaps in a high-yield savings account for emergencies. That's the beauty of homeownership while real estate goes through up-and-down periods, over time, you're generally building equity. Jones is happy she chose homeownership over her marriage. Courtesy of Cynthia Jones In 2013, my daughter purchased her own home in Toledo for $130,000 a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath house in the same neighborhood as mine. My 90-year-old mother and my nephew are currently leasing it. Last year, a house across the street from hers sold for $313,000, so I estimate her home is now valued at around $300,000.My father passed last August, so we're transitioning my mother to my home, which has a first-floor bedroom and bathroom. Although my daughter's house has a chair lift, my mom is reaching a point where even that could become a challenge. It's safer for her to be here with us.In this situation, owning a home is definitely a benefit compared to living in an apartment because we can adjust or renovate it to suit her needs. Some apartments have accessibility issues. While some complexes are required by law to make accommodations, this isn't always the case. Even if a landlord agrees, renters can be expected to pay for the upgrades.My daughter plans to sell her house, and then we'll all be living together in my home. We are joining the ranks of others enjoying a multi-generational household.Our neighborhood is fantastic. Everyone knows each other and looks out for one another. Plus, we're lucky to be right next to a park that offers plenty of nature. This will definitely be our forever home.I want to encourage more single women to become homeownersI've made many financial blunders in my life but owning homes hasn't been one of them.My only regret in my homeownership journey is that I sold my previous properties instead of keeping them as rentals. I'd be in an excellent financial position now and could have passed that portfolio on to my daughter.It would have also helped with retirement. The rental income would have served as my primary source of retirement income, alongside other sources.A friend of mine, who also bought her first home as a single mother, has paid it off and also owns a paid-off investment property. Now, in retirement, she's reaping the rewards of those smart investments. Jones in her yard. Courtesy of Cynthia Jones Many years ago, I obtained my real-estate license, but due to various circumstances, I didn't pursue using it at the time.As part of my "encore career" or second act, I plan to return to real estate not just for income, but to educate women about the benefits of homeownership and investing in real property.I've kept up with reading about the real-estate market, and I'm aware that single women are outpacing men in homeownership. I think it's because women like me are no longer waiting for marriage or a partner to invest in their own homes. I think, in many cases, they are thinking long-term about securing their retirement and building wealth.More women understand the financial benefits of homeownership, and as I always say, you'll always need a place to live so why not make it something you own?Recommended video

Courtesy of Marcel English, Austin Martin and Sierra Hanson 2025-03-29T08:40:01Z SaveSaved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? Gone are the days when most movie theaters were packed on a Friday night.The pandemic, streaming, and inflation have thrown cold water on the popcorn-fueled outing.However, some movie theater superfans are living it up using subscription services like AMC A-list.This year, I've already seen ten movies in theaters.AMC A-List fanatics.For instance, Marcel English, 25, estimates that as inflation hits movie tickets, he saved $900 last year with the subscription service. AMC's A-List runs moviegoers about $20 a month for up to three movies a week, depending on location. English saw 55 movies in 2024 and has already seen 29 this year.One of his favorites last year was a Christmas Night showing of the remake of the vampireNosferatu.""And when I tell you I loved those showings I've seen 'Nosferatu' at least four or five times and I saw 'Wicked' six times before that," English, a tutor in Alabama, said.After Jeremy Chao, 42, had a stroke in late 2021, he hinged his recovery on one big goal: He wanted to regain his ability to walk back over to his local AMC theater. Within a year, Chao had made his triumphant return. These days, the New York City paralegal aims to see four or five movies a month.Chao, English, and I are all members of the movie theater chain AMC's highest-tier loyalty program, A-listers, but several others exist from the likes of Regal, Alamo Drafthouse, and Cinemark.Prices range from $15 to $30 a month, and industry research indicates that these offerings have helped lure in moviegoers. Cinemark CEO Sean Gamble said in a February earnings call that the company's subscription offering Movie Club has nearly 1.4 million members and tickets purchased through the program make up 25% of its domestic box office sales.Gamble added that the company has seen moviegoing "buck the trends" during inflationary periods, speculating that it may be a more affordable option than other forms of entertainment.A report from Cinema United found that, in 2024, subscription services saw a 12% increase in membership year over year. While AMC no longer shares exact membership numbers anymore, the paid A-List tier boasted about 790,000 members in the first quarter of 2019."The usage of and love for the program is strong among our A-list members," Carrie Trotter, the vice president of loyalty and brand marketing at AMC Theatres, said in a statement.Not everyone has been swayed back into theaters, however. One reason is that prices have been on the rise the average movie ticket was $10.78 in 2023, up from $9.35 at the start of 2020, per box office site The Numbers and ticket prices have increased 26% since 2019. Even AMC is upping prices for its A-List tier, although it'sPlus, two-thirds ofHarrisX for IndieWire said they'd rather"Filmmakers, keep making films for the big screen; I know I will," Sean Baker, whose "Anora" swept the Oscars, said in his acceptance speech for best director. "Distributors, please focus first and foremost on the theatrical releases of your films." Baker also had another plea: "For all of us, when we can, please watch movies in a theater, and let's keep the great tradition of the moviegoing experience alive and well."In an economy where Americans are less eager to go out drinking or partying or to have the disposable income to throw at more lavish entertainment the movie theater's appeal is becoming more clear to a certain set of superfans."Once it reopened after the pandemic, I just really wanted the movie theater experience to survive," Chao said. "So I thought the best way to do that was to, even if I couldn't go every week, was to sign up for A-list and see as many movies as I could."Movie theaters are a phone-down social outing and subscriptions help save moneyI'm no AMC shill I simply chose that membership because I love the option to visit the giant IMAX screen in Lincoln Center, and the chain's locations are convenient for me and several of my friends.Other friends have other subscriptions, and the rivalries run deep. One BI editor loves their Regal Cinemas subscription because it's truly unlimited; if they wanted to, they could see up to three movies a day for $26.49 monthly. They estimate they saved around $624 using their subscription last year. Different models fit different needs. Several A-Listers BI spoke to said that having a variety of theater and film options would make the subscription even better.A-Listers get perks beyond discounted tickets: It's cheaper to buy tickets for friends, there's a special concessions line, and you get free popcorn and soda upgrades. Plus, you can also see movies at traditionally pricier screenings in IMAX or Dolby."It's been really nice to sort of not worry about price because it can be like $20 for a ticket, and if I'm already paying 25 for unlimited, I can see one or two and feel like I've gotten my money's worth," Chao said.For Austin Martin, 31, AMC A-List has, for the most part, replacedMartin works remotely in North Carolinagrowing trend among younger Americans"My roommate, literally my best friend, says, 'This is our therapy to get out of the house and just not look at your phone, not be distracted,'" Martin said, adding that even his phone-addicted boyfriend focusesHaving a phone-down experience is also a draw for Taylor Gillman, a 33-year-old executive assistant on Long Island; she saw around 20 movies last year. Unlike Martin, Gillman was never a cinephile until she drank the A-List Kool-Aid; she had once proclaimed that she would never go to the movies. But after getting dragged to see the new "Mean Girls" and then "Wonka," she got the film bug."It's like I'm on another planet. I put my phone away," she said. "And I'm a lot less interrupted than I would be at home just watching in the background."For Gillman and her husband, it's become a nice new shared hobby they've tried everything from ax throwing to top golf, and both were far more expensive than AMC. Having a new third space somewhere that isn't home or work that lets them get out has been a good experience; the air conditioning in the summer also doesn't hurt."It feels different than a streaming platform because you could see anything you want on Netflix whenever, but being able to go somewhere and do something out of the house, I think is a really big plus for this," she said.Low on funds, but still wanting to go to the moviesJonathan van Halem, a 30-year-old television researcher in Brooklyn, is no longer an A-Lister.HeBarbenheimer if they chose a non-AMC venue.Ultimately, van Halem left A-List due to a combination of lower pay, shorter runtimes for smaller films, and movies heading straight to streaming services. If an AMC were to open closer to his home or another service would let him go to multiple movie chains he might be lured back into a new subscription service.While movie theater attendance is still fluctuating at Regal, Cinemark, and AMC in January 2025, it was down 1.7% compared to a year prior, per data from Placer.ai provided to Business Insider February saw 8.9% growth from a year prior.The rise of subscription services might also bring about the community and third spaces that folks like Gillman crave. Sierra Hanson, a 29-year-old bartender at AMC in Missoula, Montana, said that A-Listers bring a completely different demeanor to the theater. They're efficient and always respectful, she said.One frequent customer came to the theater right after he'd proposed. "We were the first three people he told that she said 'yes,'" Hanson said. "It is really special. You really do form special bonds with the people who come in."But, of course, there are hazards to centering social life on subscription services. Prices might go up, or folks might move out of the range of an AMC. And with individual services like AMC vs. Regal forcing moviegoers to choose brand loyalty, there can be divisions when you leave it behind. Look no further than van Halem."My entourage was like seven or eight people and we rolled deep. It's a meaningful thing to be in an A-list entourage with someone. It was a sad day when I had to tell them I was no longer participating," he said. He told them the cost just wasn't making sense anymore."They understood, but I never got a text to go to the movies with any of them ever again."Do you have a story to share about your finances? Contact this reporter at jkaplan@businessinsider.com or fill out this survey.Recommended video

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